BEST BETS
CONCERTS
VARIETY: Rogue Valley Symphony musicians, 3 p.m. today, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Free; 541-774-6980.
LATIN Hermanos Gutierrerz, 7:30 p.m. today, Britt Festival, Jacksonville. $39-$82; britt.org.
ROOTS, ROCK: Elisabeth Carlisle Band, 8 p.m. today, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. $25; 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org.
SWING JAZZ: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, 7 p.m. Friday, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. $50-$62; 541-779-3000, craterian.org.
INDIE FOLK: The Brothers Reed,
7 p.m. Friday, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. $30-$35; ashlandfolkcollective.com.
CLASSICAL: Rogue Valley Symphony, 7:30 p.m. Friday, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Saturday, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Sunday, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. $28-$80; 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.
VARIETY: Southern Oregon Battle of the Bands, nine bands compete, 7 p.m. Saturday, The Sound Lounge, 225 S.E. H St., Our Studio, 219 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. Free; 541-479-0712.
GRATEFUL DEAD: Definitely Dead, 8 p.m. Saturday, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. $35; 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org.
FOLK ROCK: Sean Hayes, 6 p.m. Monday, Lithia Park, Ashland. Free; ashlandfolkcollective.com.
ON STAGE BURLESQUE: An Evening With Cabaret Risque, drag, comedy, 8 p.m. today, 6th Street Ballroom, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, $10-$15, thecabaretrisque.com. MUSICAL MYSTERY: 8 p.m. Friday, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland. $32-$54; 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Through Nov. 9. ALBUMS Dropping Friday: CARDI B: "Am I the Drama?" SARAH MCLACHLAN: "Better Broken" BUCKINGHAM NICKS: "Buckingham Nicks" EVENTS FAMILY FUN: Jacksaphine Count(r)y Fair, Friday through Sept. 28, various venues in the Applegate Valley; agreaterapplegate.org. ART & MORE: Third Friday Medford, 5-8 p.m. Friday, downtown Medford. Free. CANINES: Doxin Dash, contests, doggie fun, food, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Walkabout Brewery, 921 Mason Way, Medford. Free; medfordoregon.gov. DRIVE-IN: "The Sandlot," 8:30 p.m. Friday, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, $10-$20; gpdrivein.com. GAMES: Bingo and Brews, 6 p.m. Friday, Jackson County Expo, Central Point. $50; attheexpo.com. VENDORS: Southern Oregon Flea Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. $1; 541-295-5986. SEASONAL: Scarecrow & Harvest Festival, scarecrow contest, games, family activities, quilts, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Free; sohs.org. HOBBIES: Caveman Coin Show, 10 am.-5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Free; cavemancoinclub.org. FANDOM: Ani-Medford, anime artists, speakers, vendors, cosplay, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford; $10-$35, free for 12 and younger, with an adult. FOOD & DRINK: Fermentopia Harvest Edition, vendors, tastings, education, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St. $7; fermentopia.com. HISTORY: Centennial Time Capsule Event, 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St. Free. AMATEUR BOXING: The Superior Showdown, 5 p.m. Saturday, Jackson County Expo, Central Point. $15-$20; attheexpo.com. CULTURAL: Ashland Aloha Festival, music, dance, workshops, food, 2-6:30 p.m. Sunday, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. $10-$30; 808-281-4222, ashlandhula.com. BOOKS Released Tuesday: DAVID MCCULLOUGH: "History Matters" WALTER MOSLEY: "Gray Dawn: An Easy Rawlins Mystery" GARY MYERS: "Brady Vs. Belichick: The Dynasty Debate" |