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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-close. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Dec. 5, Holus Bolus, psychedelic rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 7, Make a Christmas Succulent Tree, 11:30 a.m., $40, reservations; Dec. 9, open jam with Rick Edwards. 6-8:30 p.m., no cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Dec. 13, BitterSweet, 1980s rock, metal, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Jan. 7, music bingo with prizes, 6 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

CODE 4 TAP HOUSE, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1313. Dec. 7, DJ Sean Paul, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dec. 8, open mic, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Dec. 6, The Torpedoes, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Dec. 6, D3f3nd3r, underground hip hop, EDM, bass, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS TAPHOUSE, 531 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-916-5558. Dec. 4, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 7, Make a Succulent Christmas Tree, 3 p.m., $40, reservations; Dec. 11, HopStone, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Bingo Gone Rogue, 6 p.m., card $2 each or six for $10.

MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Wednesdays, karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

PAPPY T'S AT TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Dec. 5, Steve Berg, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Dec. 5, Moonbow, alt, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 6, DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 9, old-timey bluegrass jam, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. Thursdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 pm.-midnight; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Dec. 6, Jesse Kennemer, rock, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Dec. 10, No Ordinary Love, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Thursdays, music bingo, 6 p.m.; Fridays, country line dancing, 7-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 7 p.m. No cover.

TRUE JUICE, 124 N.W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-441-4541. Dec. 5, community movement, 5-6 p.m. community drum circle, 6-7 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m., no cover; Dec. 6, Heaven Zest, vibrational music, 7-10 p.m., $20 advance, $30 door, free 12 and younger.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Dec. 5, Vinyl Grooves, with DJ Sycamore and DJ Ryzohm, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Dec. 10, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 16, trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Dec. 17, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 30, trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Dec. 31, live music, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.

THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Fridays, karaoke with DJ Misfit, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, open mic, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with DJ Misfit, 7 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLE OUTLAW, 15090 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-7109. Wednesdays, live music, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 971-645-5060. Dec. 4, open mic, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 5, Fork in the Road, country, Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 6, Tatjana & Geo, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 10, Talent Song Circle, 4-6 p.m.; Dec. 11, Holiday Crafting 101, 6 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Dec. 4, Jared Gutridge Duo, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 5, Davis Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 6, The Shabby Guys, smooth blues, jazz, R&B, rock, pop, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 11, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, sign-ups 6 p.m., music 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.

BUTTERFLY CLUB 557, 557 Medford Center, Medford, 541-499-1133. Dec. 7, Butterfly Burlesque, 6 and 8:30 p.m., $40, with $25 food/drink minimum.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, Saturdays, live music, 6-9 p.m.; Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Dec. 5-6, Comedy Night with opener Jay Markovich and headliner Ralph Anthony, 8-10 p.m., $15. Dec. 12-13, Comedy Night with opener Corbin LeMaster and headliner Davey Wester, 8-10 p.m., $15.

COLUMBIA HOTEL, 262 E. Main ASt., Ashland, 541-601-2087. Dec. 5, Slow Corpse and Blake Corvelle, 9:30 p.m., $10-$15; Dec. 6, Ashland Sarcasm Festival After Party, with Free Creatures, alt rock, hip hop, funk, with Ian George and the Knee Pockets, folk-rock, 9:30 p.m., $25-$30.

THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. Dec. 5, Craig Wright Band, bluesy country, 8-10 p.m., tickets; Dec. 7, Music Bingo, 7 p.m., $5 per card; Jan. 9, Welcome to the Woodshed and Cody Ponder, live podcast and music, 6 p.m., no cover; Saturdays, Irish folk music, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m, no cover.

DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Dec. 4, trivia, 7-9 p.m.; Dec. 5, Ashland Sarcasm Festival Stand-up Showcas e, with Sam Miller, Adam Pasi, Julia Corral, 10 p.m., $20; Dec. 6, Ashland Sarcasm Festival: Princes of Persia Comedy Battle, 10 p.m., $20; Saturdays, Fluid Druids, Irish music, 5-7 p.m.; Tuesdays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Fridays, DJ Justin Fader, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, acoustic jam, 2-6 p.m.; Sundays, bingo, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-10:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Dec. 10, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Dec. 17, Rogue Blues Society jam with 12 Bars Deep, 6-9 p.m.. no cover; Fridays, Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.; Wednesdays, music bingo, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Dec. 6, Sonido Alegre, Latin-inspired world music, 6-8 p.m.; Dec. 9, Mike Whipple's Virtual Trio, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Crooked Heart, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Dec. 6, Band du Pays, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, Slim Chickens, Christmas songs, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LEGEND NW CIDER CO., 245 W. Valley View, Talent, 541-610-3357. Tuesdays, 6 p.m.; trivia, Wednesdays 6 p.m. No cover.

LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Dec. 4, Music Bingo, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 5, Connor Reese, music and comedy, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Dec. 5, Dirty & Raunchy Relationship Dating Comedy, 9:30 p.m., $20; Dec. 6, Ashland Sarcasm Festival, comedy with Jared Goldstein, Sam Miller, Lynette Manning, 8 p.m., $20 advance; Dec. 11, Robbie DaCosta, rock, rockabilly, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Dec. 7, Tension Deficit, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 10, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country, pop, Americana, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 12, Bunco, 6 p.m., $10; Dec. 14, Abdo Family Trio, variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Dec. 11, bingo, 7 p.m.; Dec. 12, Ugly Sweater Party, holiday cookies & candies exchange, 6 p.m. No cover; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, open jam with Fireball, 3-7 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S II, 22225 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2096. Sundays, karaoke, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Dec. 13, PJ & Hideous Sweater Party, with karaoke contest, 6 p.m., no cover; Jan. 17, Murder Mystery Dinner & Casino Night, 6 p.m., tickets include dinner and dessert, reservations by Jan 10; Thursdays, karaoke, 6-11 p.m., no cover; Saturdays, karaoke, 7 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 6 p.m., no cover.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Dec. 6, Festive Sweater Soiree, and wreath-making workshop, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

MORRTONS TOO, 302 E. Main St., Talent, 541-535-3813. Dec. 6, Jared Gutridge Duo, acoustic variety, 8-10 p.m., no cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Dec. 4, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Dec. 5, Keenan Pruitt, 5-9 p.m.; Dec. 6, Another Anthem, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Dec. 9, open mic with Gyasi Silas, 6 p.m.-2 a.m.; Dec. 10, Dan Doshier, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Dec. 11, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Mondays, Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Modern Prometheus Trio, jazz, 7-10 p.m., $10.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. March 5, Hayden Coffman with Lane Smith, country, $20; Thursdays, Comedy Night Open Mic, sign-ups 7:30 p.m., show 8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, line dance lessons, 7 p.m., no cover.

ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Fridays, karaoke, with DJ Poppa, 7-11p.m., no cover.

SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Dec. 6, Danielle Kelly Sarcasm Project, R&B, soul, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Dec. 4-5, State of Terrapin, Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Band songbook, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20 one night, $35 both nights, $25 door; Dec. 7, Stand-up Comedy with Marc Yaffee, 7 p.m., $15; Dec. 10, Dan Bern, folk rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 11, Maxwell Friedman Group, neo-jazz, funk soul fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 12, Yak Attack, electronic power trio from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 13, Patterns Fly, funk, psychedelic groove, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Dec. 19-20, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20.

TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. Dec. 6, Jasmine Den, acoustic folk, rock, pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Create Your Own Succulent Christmas Tree, 1 p.m., $40, reservations.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays, Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, DJ dance music, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, musicians' jam with GypsyGillis band, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

VOODOO MARTINI, 106 Grape St., Medford. Thursdays, Boozy Bingo, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Fridays, Danger Zone, karaoke sing-alongs, 8-11 p.m., After Party with DJ Kamoflage, old-school hip hop, 11 pm.-2 a.m.; Saturdays, Retro Rewind, hip hop, pop with DJ Kamoflage, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Hollyvoodo, game night, 7 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. Thursdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover; first Wednesdays, bingo, 6 p.m., $1 card.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m., no cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Dec. 4, Craig Martin, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. Dec. 19, Ugly Sweater Christmas Party, with karaoke, contest, games, prizes, 8 p.m.-midnight; Dec. 27, Pandora Band, acoustic alt, indie, 7-11 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sundays, live music, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

BRIDGEVIEW VINEYARDS WINERY, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Dec. 12, Holiday Wreath Workshop, 5 p.m., reservations.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Dec. 5, Christina Hanks, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK VINEYARD, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Dec. 13-14, Holiday Market, with Applegate artists and vendors, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Dec. 4, John Johns, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 4, wreaths and wine, 5:30-7 p.m., $75, reservations; Dec. 5, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, ballads, early jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 6, Maurizio Naudalet, Italian and American standards, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 7, Grant Ruiz, flamenco and classical guitar, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 11, Jon Galfano, classic rock, 1960s-80s, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Dec. 5, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Dec. 7, Holiday Market, noon-4 p.m.; Dec. 14, Wishes Duo, rock, pop, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Dec. 5, The Rogue Suspects, Bonnie Raitt tribute, 6-8 p.m., $22-$25; Dec. 11, Southern Oregon Songwriters open mic, 3-7 p.m., no cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Dec. 4, Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover; Dec. 5, Upwind Groovers, country, folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 6-7, wreath making, 1 p.m., $30; Dec. 6, Fork in the Road, classic rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2.

Dec. 14, Children's Christmas Tea, treats, crafts, 1-4 p.m., $15-$50.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Dec. 7, Just A Duo, easy listening, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Dec. 7, Dave Rogers, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Dec. 11, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13-14, A Holiday Market, vendors, 1-5 p.m., no cover; Dec. 14, Dave Brendlinger, folk, Americana, bluegrass, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 15, Michal Palzewicz, holiday candlelight cello concert, 6-8 p.m., $15; Dec. 18, Rogue Suspects Lite, blues, rock, soul, 6-8 p.m., $20; Dec. 21, Yakilima, family holiday concert, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 28, Jesus Cuerdas, Americana, Latin jazz, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 3, Band du Pays Swing, dance lesson 7 p.m., music, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $15.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704.

THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Dec. 13, Trevor Hanks, Christmas music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Dec. 4, trivia, 6 p.m.; Dec. 5, Papermoon Jazz Duo, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 6, Just A Trio, easy listening, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Dec. 13, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, roots, 5-7 p.m., no cover

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Dec. 6, Mark Hill, variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Dec. 18, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $50.

SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. Dec. 14, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, holiday tunes, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Dec. 12, Alissa Weaver, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Dec. 13, Carla Bauer, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover; Dec. 17, Jeff Kloetzal, modern folk, country, pop, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $5; Dec. 20, Adam Gabriel, R&B, roots, 5:30-7:30 p.m., tickets; Dec. 27, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Dec, 6, John Ivey Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Dec. 13, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Dec. 5, Just A Duo, easy listening, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Dec. 10, Poker Tournament, no-limit hold 'em, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $50 buy-in, $10 add-in, reservations.

Douglas County

SPIRE MOUNTAIN CELLARS, 774 Hidden Meadows Lane, Oakland, 541-580-1999. Dec. 6, David Knebel Band, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

MESSIAH COMMUNITY SING-ALONG, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass. Community singers join orchestra and soloists to sing Handel's classic Christmas music. Free.

HARMONY FOR HUNGER, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, River Valley Church, 405 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-956-7054. Rogue Community College Concert Band perform a variety of music to benefit the Josephine County Food Bank. Admission is free, but monetary and canned food donations are appreciated.

NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER CONCERTS, 6 p.m. Dec. 8, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. North Middle School choir (6 p.m.), orchestra (6:45 p.m.) and band (7:30 p.m.) perform. Free.

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL WINTER CONCERTS, 6 p.m. Dec. 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. South Middle School choir (6 p.m.), orchestra (6:45 p.m.) and band (7:30 p.m.) perform. Free.

THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER, 4 p.m. Dec. 11, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. The Magic Film Orchestra and Choir perform favorites from the Harry Potter films, for all ages. Tickets $58.90, $69.40, $79.90.

THE EPIC MUSIC OF THE LORD OF THE RINGS, THE HOBBIT, RINGS OF POWER, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. The Magic Film Orchestra and Choir perform favorites from Lord of the Rings films. Tickets $58.90, $69.40, $79.90.

SOUNDS OF THE SEASON, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Grants Pass Vitality Center, 234 S.W. L St., Grants Pass, soschoolofmusic.com. Southern Oregon School of Music students perform Christmas classics and festive tunes. Free.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS CONCERT, 7 p.m. Dec. 16-17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Grants Pass High School Music Department presents music from holiday movies, including "Elf," "Home Alone," "Polar Express," "White Christmas," "Carol of the Bells" and more. Tickets $10 general, $6 students, seniors and veterans.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Jan. 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Michael Stephen Brown joins the orchestra to perform MacDowell's Concerto No. 2, plus works by Liszt and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $25 -$70.

BRIDGE & WOLAK'S "SCANDALOUS ROMANTICS," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. A "tabloid" take on the stories behind the most celebrated music stars across genres. Admission by subscription; call for cost.

NASHVILLE SONGWRITER EXPERIENCE, 7 p.m. Feb. 14, The Hivve,164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, lu.ma/thehivve. Two to three songwriters from Music City share original music and the stories behind it. Tickets $35.

EASTON CORBIN, 8 p.m. Feb. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country. Tickets $57.50, $68, $79.

Jackson County

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. Dec. 4-5, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. Christmas selections from Handel's "Messiah," plus Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Trumpets, with a sing-along "Hallelujah" chorus. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors, $5 students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

FALL CHORAL SHOWCASE, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU Concert Choir and SOU Choral Choir perform varied choral works spanning numerous styles, periods, and cultures. Free, in person and to livestream.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Dec, 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Eugene Skovorodnikov performs. Tickets $35-$45 in -person, $30 livestream.

"HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS," 3 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Four Rogue Valley Chorale Association ensembles — Rogue Valley Chorale, Youth Ensemble, Cantare Chorus and Children's Chorus — share holiday songs and stories. Tickets $25 adults, $10 youth and students.

SHIREEN ABU-KHADER, 3 p.m. Dec. 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-833-3066, ext. 1, animundiproductions.com. Vocalist and composer performs music of the Middle East, Sufi-inspired songs, Arab classics. folkloric compositions. Tickets $25, $33, $39.

OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 8, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.

MASON JENNINGS, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk. Tickets $40.

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Dec. 13, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all

THE BROTHERS REED, 8 p.m. Dec. 13, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Album release concert of acoustic indie folk pop, with Briana Murphy (fiddle) and Nancy Martin (cello). $32.50-$37.50.

BENEFIT CONCERT FOR UKRAINE, 2-4:30 p.m. Dec. 14, Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-840-6410, asap.booktix.com. Music by Southern Oregon Repertory Singers, Rogue Suspects, pianist Iryna Kudielina, Ukrainian Women's Vocal Ensemble, plus speakers, video about Ashland's sister city. Tickets $20 adults, $15 students, free for Ashland High School students and children under 11.

"A SHAKESPEARE HOLIDAY," 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. Rogue Valley Symphonic Band presents traditional and unique holiday musical compositions inspired by the winter season. Free; advance reservations available online.

HOLIDAY CELLO CONCERT, 6 p.m. Dec. 15, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Cellist Michal Palzewicz performs music for a winter celebration, with traditional offerings, original compositions. Tickets $25 adults, $10 students, free for 12 and younger.

NEW SONG SINGERS, 7 p.m. Dec. 17, Rogue Valley Mall, Medford, 541-858-4085. Rogue Valley choir presents Christmas concert, with Neighborhood Puppets sharing a holiday story and The Evergreen Handbells performing classic carols. Free,

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org; 2 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Southern Oregon University Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. "A Ceremony of Carols" program celebrates the timeless appeal of holiday carols, traditional classics and more. Tickets $15-$45.

A JUDY GARLAND CHRISTMAS, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 19, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20-21, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 541-708-6400 or go to rvsymphony.org. Vocalist Joan Ellison joins the Rogue Valley Symphony to perform Judy Garland arrangements of holiday music. Tickets $45-$80.

"SO GOOD — THE NEIL DIAMOND EXPERIENCE," 7 p.m. Jan. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Tribute to Neil Diamond, with classic hit songs, multimedia, stories, trivia. Tickets $43, $46, $49.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Jan. 11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Jan. 10, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Michael Stephen Brown joins the orchestra to perform MacDowell's Concerto No. 2, plus works by Liszt and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $35-$80 in Ashland, $25-$75 in Medford.

RAINBOW GIRLS, 7 p.m. Jan. 15 The Story, 318 B St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk trio. Tickets $30 general, $15 for ages 10 and younger.

Douglas County

UMPQUA SINGERS, 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Lang Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Vocal ensemble performs holiday favorites, served with a variety of desserts, wine and beverages. Free, donations welcome.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDY," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Disaster strikes at James and Jamesy's Christmas tea party, in a show reminiscent of British panto. Tickets $54, $64, $74.

"EVERY CHRISTMAS STORY EVER TOLD (AND THEN SOME)," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Dec. 5-21, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Three actors take a madcap romp through the holiday season, with Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons and every carol every sung. Tickets $20 general, $25 opening night; Dec. 4 preview is $5, Dec. 11 show is pay-what-you-can.

THE NUTCRACKER BALLET, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, 2 p.m. Dec. 15, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, 2 p.m. Dec. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eight and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-4641, gpnutcracker com. Stillpoint Productions presents classic holiday ballet. Tickets $12 opening night; other performances $19, $24 general, $15 military, senior, youth.

"MRS. WARREN'S PROFESSION," 2 p.m. Jan. 11, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A National Theatre Live production starring Imelda Staunton, filmed from the West End. Tickets $15 general, $12 seniors and students.

ADAM CAROLLA, 8 p.m. Jan., 16, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Comedy, with Andrea Abbate opening. Tickets $53.50, $64, $74.50.

Jackson County

"O CHRISTMAS TEA: A BRITISH COMEDY," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Disaster strikes at James and Jamesy's Christmas tea party, in a show reminiscent of British panto. Tickets $54, $64, $75 adults, $44, $54, $65 youth/students.

ASHLAND SARCASM FESTIVAL, Dec. 5-7, various venues, Ashland, sarcasmfest.com. Three days of stand-up comedy, musical comedy, improv, drag performances, live game shows and other comedic mischief. Tickets vary; get schedule and prices online.

"MOULIN SCROOGE," 8 p.m. Dec. 5-6, Modern Prometheans, 310 N. Main St., Suite C, Phoenix, speakeasyrevue.com. A naughty and nice "Christmas Carol" burlesque cabaret for ages 18 and older. $20 advance, $25 door, VIP packages available.

THE HAMAZONS — "A HOLIDAY CLASSIC," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12-13, Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Improv comedy troupe presents an unscripted tale inspired by classic Christmas films. Tickets $17 advance, $20 door.

"A CHRISTMAS CAROL — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 13, Dec. 18-19, 3 p.m. Dec. 14, Dec. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical based on the Charles Dickens story. Tickets $33 general, $22 youth and students.

THE NUTCRACKER, 7 p.m. Dec. 15, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org.. The Grand Kyiv Ballet performs the beloved holiday classic about a young girl who takes a magical journey on Christmas Eve. Tickets $46.50-$76.50.

"THE JINKX & DELA HOLIDAY SHOW," 8 p.m. Dec. 20, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Drag queens present over-the-top camp spectacle with a Christmas theme. Tickets $39.50-$149.50.

TOMASEEN FOLEY'S A CELTIC CHRISTMAS, 3 and 7 p.m. Dec. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A show of Irish songs, stories, and dance featuring a cast of champion dancers and musicians. Tickets $43-$49 adults, $32-$38 youth and students.

"HANSEL & GRETEL: A PANTO TALE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, some Tuesdays, 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, some Wednesdays, through Dec. 31, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Classic children's story told in British panto style, with comedy, music, dance and audience interaction. Tickets $35-$40.

"TWELFTH NIGHT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through Dec. 31, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Romantic comedy of mistaken identities, misadventures and true love centers around twins who are separated in a shipwreck, recommended for ages 13 and older. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

"THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING," 1 and 8 p.m., various dates, through Dec. 31, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A girl and her companion embark on an adventure to a distant land plagued by a sinister mouse king, a story told by six actors. Tickets $32, $34, $45, $49, $54.

Douglas County

"HAVE YOURSELF A CRAZY LITTLE CHRISTMAS," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 4-19, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Chaos befalls a family Christmas Eve gathering. Tickets $17 adults, $12 children.

CHILD'S PLAY

Jackson County

THE POLAR EXPRESS EVENT, 9:30 a.m.-noon, 1-3:30 and 4-6:30 p.m. Dec. 13-14, Children's Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Winter and Polar Express-themed activities for kids, including reindeer games, sock skating rink, snow cave, tree decorating, mini golf, gingerbread men, treats, face painting or temporary tattoos, crafts, storytime. Admission, $10-$12 adults, $17-$22 child, free for kids under 1.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 for Oregon Trail Card holders, $5 every first Sunday.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $10 adults, $15 children.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Holiday Creations," Christmas cards and ornaments by gallery members, plus other works of art suitable for gifting, through December.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Annual Membership Exhibit, a variety of work in various media by museum members, through Dec. 20.

HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Work by gallery members, ongoing.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Unseen Forces," work by gallery members, through January.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "The Magic of Minis," 6-by-6-inch works by gallery members, through December.

ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. "Biological Treasures," realistic and life-like paintings of the natural world — amphibians, botanicals, insects, crustaceans, fungi — by Zebith Thalden, through Dec. 31, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "A Gathering of Angels," angel art show, through Dec. 28.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Annual Member Exhibition, ceramics, paintings, jewelry, woodwork, garden sculptures, plus mixed media works by Britt Humphrey, through December.

BESPOKE REAL ESTATE, 145 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-3145

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. "Fusion Artworks," dreamlike work by Mori D., and steampunk metal creations by John Garloff, through Dec. 31; reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Ellisions," artwork by Chris Koehler and Yasmine Pond, through Dec. 13.

COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Fiber art and quilting by Diana Rasmussen and metal work and watercolors by Diane Rasmussen, through Dec. 28.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "So Much Together," prints and etchings by Betty LaDuke exploring the myth, magic and reality across Latin America, Asia, Africa and the harvests of farm workers in Oregon, through Dec. 31; reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "It's the Little Things," annual members exhibition, through Dec. 23; work by gallery members, through Jan. 1; "Secrets," paintings by Claire Harkins, through Jan. 16.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Modern Language," bold, colorful work by Jason Stopa that treats abstraction like a visual language, and "Angel of History," works that build on the legacies of Henri Matisse and Bob Thompson, through Dec.13.

SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. "Nature's Paradox," paintings that feature portraits of native species paired with signs of human impact, by Claire Duncan, through Dec. 31; reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 5.

SISKIYOU GALLERY HOUSE, 2475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 231-499-4274. Watercolors by Douglas Racich, acrylics by Moira Racich, hand-painted silk by Joy Light, pen and ink illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, hand-beaded earrings by Hannah B, ongoing.

THE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing, with artist talks, at noon on Sundays.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Annual Members' Show, through Dec. 19.

LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Dec. 12, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.

Jackson County

ROGUE READS: WINTER READING PROGRAM, through Feb. 28, Jackson County libraries, jcls.org. Participants read "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt and the children's book "The Octopus Escapes" by Maile Meloy; plus related crafts, speakers, other activities. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: KIMBERLY CARLSON AESARA, 7 p.m. Dec. 4, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Unwrapping Christmas" presents her new novel. Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 11, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Any Trope But You" by Victoria Lavine. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — LINDA LOCHARD, 2-3 p.m. Dec. 13, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Local author discusses her historical fiction, "Life Along the Applegate Trail: A Tale of Grit and Determination." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: PAUL BANNICK, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Woodpecker: A Year in the Life of North American Woodpeckers" presents his new book. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Dec. 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group is to reads "The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Free.

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION BOOK CLUB, 5-6 p.m. Dec. 18, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine. Free.

FREE BOOKS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, noon-7 p.m. Thursdays, noon-5 p.m. Saturdays, through Dec. 29, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Fiction, nonfiction, movies, audio items, music, Christmas items.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Jan. 6, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Dec. 2, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Tom Lake" by Ann Pachett. Free.

BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Bear Town" by Fredrik Backman. Free.

HOLIDAYS

Josephine County

GRANTS PASS COMMUNITY NATIVITY FESTIVAL, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4-5, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 6, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, gpcommunitynativityfestival.org. hundreds of Nativity sets and artwork from around the world, with live music, children's activities. Free admission.

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY, 2-9 p.m. Dec. 5, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6071. Craft vendors on G Street (2-9 p.m.), horse-drawn carriage rides (3-5 p.m.), games (5-9 p.m.), Rogue Singers (5:15 p.m.), speakers (6:45 p.m.), tree lighting (7 p.m.). Free.

SANTA'S HOLIDAY EVENT, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 5, Lorna Byrne Middle School, 101 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Santa and Mrs, Claus and elves, toys for kids, hot chocolate.

CHRISTMAS IN WHOVILLE, 4-8 p.m. Dec. 5, Lorna Byrne Middle School, 101 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Carnival, cake walk, Whoville-themes games, crafts, train rides, silent auction, tree display, face painting, Grinch music, food.

ROGUE WINTERFEST — WEEKEND HOLIDAY EVENTS, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, roguewinterfest.org. Holiday tree displays with Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday music, a fishing pond, stroll-thru Southern Oregon Adventure. Admission $5, free for kids 2 and younger, at the door.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA, 9 a.m.-noon Dec. 13, Hawthorne Memorial Gardens, 2500 Upper River Road, Grants Pass. Wreath-laying on veterans' graves (9-11:45 a.m.), ceremony (noon). Free.

KRAMPUS NIGHT MARKET, 3-10 p.m. Dec. 13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, somethingweirdgp@gmail.com. Holiday market with strange and unusual oddities, tattoos, tarot readings, food. Admission $5, $20 with burlesque show.

CHRISTMAS PARADE, 6 p.m. Dec. 13, Sixth Street, from C to L streets, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-8901. Holiday lights, floats, bands parade through town. Free for spectators.

LAST-MINUTE GIFT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. More than 70 vendors with a variety of gift items for sale, plus raffles, door prizes, photos with Santa (11 a.m.-1 p.m.). Free admission. Call 541-476-3215.

CELEBRATION OF CHRISTMAS PAST, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 20, Josephine County Historical Society, 512 S.W. Fifth St. Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Visits with Father Christmas, the Schmidt Family, entertainment, children's crafts and refreshments. Free.

HIVVE HAUS YULE, 9 p.m.-midnight Dec. 20, The Hivve,164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, notacultproductions.com. Winter solstice celebration with DJ music, craft table, playful competitions, pole dance performance. Admission $20 pre-sale, $30 general, $50 VIP; collection of warm clothing for the unhoused.

Jackson County

PROVIDENCE FESTIVAL OF TREE PUBLIC VIEWING, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, providencefoundations.org/medford. Displays of decorated trees, teddy bear hospital, live entertainment, pictures with Santa. Tickets $8 adults, $5 kids 3-12 and seniors 65 and older, free for children 2 and younger, at the door.

HOLIDAY PARADE, 10 a.m. Dec. 6, California and Fifth streets, Jacksonville. Procession through town with decorated vehicles, floats, music. Free.

WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 6, Pear Blossom Park, North Bartlett St., along Fourth, Fifth and Sixth streets, Medford. Holiday tree lighting, DJ music, candy cane hunt, light parade, photos with Santa, vendor booths, food trucks. Free.

COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARADE, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 6, Pine Street, downtown Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext. 130, visit centralpointoregon.gov/parksrec. Christmas lights parade and tree lighting ceremony, visits with Santa, hot cocoa and cookies and holiday crafts.

LIGHT UP GOLD HILL, 5:30-6 p.m. Dec. 6, Gold Hill City Park, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Holiday tree lighting with Santa and caroling, followed by the city's Festival of Trees (see below).

WINTER WONDERLAND, 6 p.m. Dec. 6, Plaza Park, downtown Rogue River. Community tree lighting and holiday celebration, with a gingerbread house contest and photos with Santa.

FESTIVAL OF TREES, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 6, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Community spaghetti dinner, live music, decorated trees, visit from Santa. Free.

WINTER WONDERLAND WALK, 5-9 p.m. Dec. 11-13, Dec. 18-20, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-622-2023. Walk-thru holiday lights display, with more than 20,000 lights, with refreshments and snacks. Admission $5 per car.

CHRISTMAS ON A COVERED BRIDGE, noon-5 p.m. Dec. 13, McKee Bridge, Mile Post 9, Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville. Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, caroling, painted rock hunt, bake sale, handcrafted gift sale, raffle. Free.

WINTER FEST, 3-6 p.m. Dec. 20, IOOF Hall, 483 Fourth Ave., Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Games, art activities, music, snacks for all ages. Free; donate a canned food item and receive a gift.

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Dec, 21, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650 or go to historicjacksonville.org. Costumed docents share Victorian origins of popular Christmas observances and traditions, stories of the Beekman family and Jacksonville holiday festivities in the late 1800s. Tours $10 adults, $5 children, reservations required.

HOLIDAY TRAIN DISPLAY, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. most days, through Dec. 31, first floor, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-776-3255. Showcase of holiday model railroad layouts by the Medford Garden Railroaders. Free.

HOLIDAY TROLLEY LIGHTS TOUR, 5-8:30 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31 (except Dec. 24-25), Jacksonville, 541-702-7060, christmasinjacksonville.com. A 45-minute trolley ride through the town's holiday light displays and landmarks, with hot cocoa and coffee and festive music. Tickets $18, reservations required.

Douglas County

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Dec. 5 , 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Dec. 6, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Dec. 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. Showcase of local crafters. Admission $6 adults, $5 with canned food donation, free for 12 and younger.

HOLLY JOLLY GIANTS, noon-2 p.m. Dec. 5-7, Dec. 12-14, Dec. 19-21, Wildlife Safari, Winston, 541-679-1148, wildlifesafari.net. Visit the giraffe and elephant barns for close encounters, get treats. $50.

WILDLIGHTS, 4-7 p.m. Dec. 5-7, Dec. 12-14, Dec. 19-21, Wildlife Safari, Winston, 541-679-1148, wildlifesafari.net. Walk-thru holiday lights, with animal appearances, storytime, holiday music, treats. $10-$15.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

TEEN TAKEOVER HOUR, 1-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Josephine Community Library, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Williams, Wolf Creek, 541-476-0571. Ages 10-17 enjoy snacks and giveaways, take home a free book. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON SPORTS GUN SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-900-5500, soshootingsports.com. Guns, ammunition, shooting, hunting, Admission $8, free for 12 and younger.

Jackson County

WINTER WONDERLAND, 6-8 p.m. Dec. 13, The Rrink, 1349 Center Drive, Medford, 541-770-1177. Performances by local figure skaters of all levels, plus guest Sara Barcik Weissman, 2024 adult national gold medalist. $8.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 19, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

NOON YEAR'S EVE, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 31, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. Two balloon drops, music, egg drop challenge, with a sensory-friendly countdown available. Free for members, $10.50-$12.50 for nonmembers.

NEW YEAR'S EVE HONKY TONK BASH, 7-10 p.m. Dec. 31, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, cedarwoodbarn.com. Two-step dance lesson (7 p.m.), country music by Slim Chicken and Jimmy Fretwell (7:30 p.m.). $25.

ELVEATION: NEW YEAR'S EVE 2026, 8 p.m. Dec. 31, Historic Ashland Armory. 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Eight DJs, vendors, photo booth, full bar. Tickets TBA.

CARD SHOW, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 3, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, atthexpo.com. Buy, sell, trade sports cards, TCG, more. Admission $10 adults, free for 12 and younger.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 4, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986, More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.

FILM SCREENING, 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Showing of "Stop Making Sense," with introduction insights and Q&A with Jerry Harrison. $36.50-$56.50.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Bump in the Road, Dec. 4; A Holly Dolly Christmas — Dolly Parton tribute, Dec. 5-6; DJ Marc Eazy, Dec. 5-7; Strawberry Roan, Dec. 10-14; The Ashes, Dec. 17-21; Drop Comedy Club, Dec. 19; Bri Marie,Dec. 24-25; Stevie Mac, Fleetwood Mac — Stevie Nicks tribute, Dec. 27; DJ Marc Eazy, Dec. 26-28; Through the Decades New Year's Eve party. Dec. 31; MJ Live, Michael Jackson tribute, Jan. 10; Theresa Caputo, Jan. 24; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 8; Andrew Santino, Feb. 14.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Dave Bock, Dec. 5-6; Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Christmas Tour, Dec. 6; UFC 323, Dec. 6; Bret Lucich and Lisa Tyack, Dec. 12-13; The Edge Band, Dec. 19-20; Ol Crow Band, Dec. 26-27; Mark Normand, Jan. 24; Bingo Loco, Feb. 21; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, March 13.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Night Ranger, Dec. 13; Comedy on the Coast, Dec. 19-20; New Year's Eve Midnight in Wonderland, Dec. 31; Sebastian Bach, Original Voice of Skid Row, Jan. 17; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 23-24; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. Festival of Trees, Dec. 4; UFC 323, Dec. 6.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Comedy Night with Marc Yaffee, Dec. 6; New Year's Eve with Gotcha Covered, Dec. 31; The Morgan Wallen Experience, Jan. 3.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Merry-oke, Dec. 5, Dec, 9, Dec. 19; Cody Ponder, Dec. 31.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud with Nat Baimel and Ira Summer, Dec. 18; New Year's Eve Splash Bash, Dec. 31.