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Nightlife

Josephine County

• ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

• ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222. May 5-6, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m., Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

• BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. May 5, Brandon Dannals, songs in Spanish and English, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

• CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. May 5, The John Dough Boys, bluegrass punk country, with The Deadly Gallows opening, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; May 6, The Rogue Underground with Josh Gibson, funk, soul, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam with AJ, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

• CHATEAU AT OREGON CAVES, 20000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3400. May 7, Bob Clark, piano, harp, guitar, 4-6 p.m.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m. No cover.

• THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

• G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. May 5-6, Legendary Good Times, rock, with Parole Denied opening Friday, Hieser opening Saturday. Music is 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover

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• THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. May 5, Cherry and the Lowboys, bluesabilly, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• HERB'S LA CASITA, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds DJ, modern dance music, in the Vault, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; daily, karaoke in Shenanigans, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover.

• HEROES AMERICAN CAFE, Grants Pass Shopping Center, 943 S.W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-291-9295. Wednesdays, Steve Keim, acoustic eclectic folk, folk rock, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

• JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. May 5-6, Tina & The Mix, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. May 5, Rhy Duo, Al's Django Project, Rogue Rebellion, Johnny Cash, covers, originals, 7-10 p.m.; May 6, Cover 3, acoustic originals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

• MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. May 5, Cinco de Mayo with Dawna Crocker and Rosie Wittman, 7 p.m., no cover.

• MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Fridays and Saturdays, Scott Head, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

• ROGUE ROASTERS, 610 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6134. May 5, open mic with Rachel Hughes, 6-8:30 p.m. No cover.

• THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. May 5, Heritage with One Dollar Check, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; May 6, Fire Up the DJ fire dancing, 9-10 p.m.; May 6, Underground DJs, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; May 7, Blues Jam with Dave Vestnys, 4-7 p.m. No cover.

• SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. May 4, May the Fourth Be With You: Star Wars Trivia, 8 p.m.; May 5, Relative Soul, acoustic blues, soul, rock, 8-11 p.m.; May 6, Gary Margason, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, salsa/bachata dancing, lesson 8:30 p.m., open dance 9-11 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, Catchin' Eddies, eclectic covers, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Pints and Paints 6:30 p.m., $40-$45, call to confirm. No cover, unless noted.

• STITCHES! BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. May 5-6, Willie & The Poor Boys, fiddlegrass, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-5358. May 5, Phil King, Americana, originals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

• WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. May 6, Guppy, acoustic duo, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

• WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. May 12-13, Comedy Night, with Gabriel Rutledge and Billy Anderson, hosted by Kris Vandehey, 8 p.m., $7 advance, $10 door; May 18, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

• APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. May 7, Shook Twins, indie folk-pop, $15 advance, $20 door.; May 17, Yak Attack, house, breakbeat, jazz, funk, $13 advance, $15 door; June 6, Afrolicious, electronic dance band, $15 advance, $20 door; June 21, Front Country, American roots, $13 advance, $15 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

• BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. May 5, Mistaken Existence, Dead Horse Trauma, Source of All Sorrows, metal, 7-10 p.m. Cover.

• BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. May 4, Mark Charles Hill and Friends, 7-10 p.m.; May 5-6, Rogue Suspects Trio, rock, funk, 8-11 p.m. May 11, The Brothers Reed, acoustic folk pop duo, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• BLACK SHEEP PUB AND RESTAURANT, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. May 5, Curtain Climbers Aerial Dance Company, 9-11 p.m., $3; Sundays, Celtic music jam, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

• BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. May 6, Hog Wild, rock, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. May 5, DJ Spank, Latin, pop, dance, 9 p.m., $5; May 6, St., Cinder, ragtime, swing, blues, folk, 9 p.m., $5; May 8, Cataldo with Erik Walters opening, indie rock, 9 p.m., $5; May 11, Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, 9 p.m., $8; May 18, The Rogue Underground, funk, soul, rock, 9 p.m., $5; May 26, Slow Corpse, indie chillwave, with Mood Beach, synth-pop, opening, 9 p.m, $10; June 2, Lindi Ortega, country singer-songwriter, 9 p.m., $12 advance. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com.

• CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

• CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. May 5, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m., no cover.

• CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. May 5-6, Comedy Night with opener Rodger Lizalola and headliner Rio Hillman, 9-10:30 p.m., $10, karaoke after comedy.

• GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

• GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. May 5-6, Fogline, country, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; May 9, Ashland Blues Society jam with Ben Rice, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover.

• HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. May 5, Cinco de Mayo with DJ Coco, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ; May 6, Latino Night with DJ Coco, 8:30 p.m.-12:30- a.m. No cover.

• HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-7625-0505. May 7, Bette, Babs and Beyond,Laura Derocher serves up biography and music of female superstars, with Brent Olstad on keys, 8 p.m., $10, reservations recommended.

• THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. May 6, Jim Lesher and Western Express, country, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a,.m. No cover.

• HOWIE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. May 5, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; May 6, Chihuahua Races, with doggie costume contest, prizes, giveaways, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.

• J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. May 5, Frankie Hernandez, funk, soul, Latin, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. MAY 5, X SUNS with Grin Hound, Alphalux, Iconoplasty, metal; May 11, Ese, rock. Shows at 9 p.m. Cover charges vary.

• LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. May 5, Plainfolk, 6:30-8 p.m.; May 6, St. Cinder, ragtime, swing, blues, folk, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cover.

• THE LITTLE BROWN JUG, 104 S. Pacific Highway, Talent, 541-535-3447. Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

• MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. May 5, Mercy Duo, blues, light rock, soul, 8-10 p.m. No cover, all ages.

• OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. May 3, Ron Shalom and Dina, 9-11 p.m.; May 5, Jupiters Beard, 9-11 p.m.; May 6, One Man Bandit, 7-9 p.m., May 6, The Sky System, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 7, Dan Engle and Friends, 6-9 p.m.; May 9, Oh Malo, 8:30 p.m.; May 10, Sunny, 8-10 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

• PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. May 5, Hog Wild, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; May 6, Saucy, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

• ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. May 5-6, DJ dance music, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, cover; May 12, Love for Larry benefit, with Billy Lund and Whiskey Weekend, Blowin' Smoke, Fogline and Five Mile Dirt Road, plus silent and live auctions, raffles, 6 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 8 p.m., no cover.

• SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Mondays, Robbie DaCosta, blues, rockabilly, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

• THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. May 5, Collin and Co, jam band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; April 29, Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight.

• TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. May 7, Harpo, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

• THE WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. May 4, Jef Fretwell Band, 8-11 p.m.; May 5, Dave Scoggin, 6-7:30 p.m., karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; May 6, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 7, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thom's Open Mike, hosted by Dave Hampton, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; May 8, Blue Notes, 8-11 p.m.; May 9, Donna Bishop and Beau Berry, 8-11 p.m.; May 10 Jim Quinby and Jeff Addicott, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; May 11, Craig Martin and Friends, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

Wineries

Josephine County

• SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. May 5, Dav Pinsky, acoustic blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

• AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. May 19, Wine Without Reason, rock, pop, alternative, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8.

• BELLE FIORE WINERY, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, 541-552-4900. May 4, Jef Ramsey Duo, bluegrass, country, Cajun; May 5, Savanna, classic country, folk-rock, soul, blues; May 6, Rod Petrone, jazz guitar; May 7, Jon Galfano, light rock, noon-2 p.m.; May 7, Craig Wright Band, rock, 5-7 p.m.; May 10, Ed Dunsavage, jazz guitar; May 11, Ed Dunsavage Trio, jazz, swing. Music is 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover.

• CAPRICE VINEYARDS, 1320 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-482-3798. May 6, Windscape, 2-5 p.m.; May 7, Shybo Torres, 2-5 p.m.; May 13 and 20, Alpaca fiber wet felting hat class, 1 p.m., $75-$85, advance reservations.

• DANA CAMPBELL VINEYARDS, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. May 5, Tacos and Tempranillo; May 7, trivia, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

• DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. May 5, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

• KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. May 14, UR Mom, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

• PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. May 12, Band du Pays, swing, 7-9:30 p.m., dance lesson 7 p.m. music 7:30 p.m., $10.

• RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. May 7, Spring Artisan and Crafters' Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.

• ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. May 5, Blue Lightning Band, rock, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; May 10, The King Project, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

• SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. May 5, Incognito Duo; May 6, Harmless Addiction, pop, rock, standards; May 10, Jeff Kloetzel and Holly Gleason, acoustic guitar and vocals. Music is 6-8 p.m., no cover.

Music

Josephine County

• ROBERT WYNIA & THE SOUND, 8 p.m. May 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, www,roguetheatre.com. Singer-songwriter from Floater performs rock, for ages 21 and older. $20.

• GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ FEST, 5 p.m. May 6, Grants Pass High School Commons and Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-295-0642, gphsband.org. Southern BBQ dinner with live music, silent auction, dessert sales and concert. Dinner and show $25 adults, $20 students and seniors, show only $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. Tickets at Oregon Books, Kelly Automotive and the high school.1

• LIN-SNYDER DUO, 7 p.m. May 6, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass. Vernon Snyder and Yafei Lin perform classical piano pieces by Debussy, Brahms, Leopold, Piazzolla. $15.

• A NIGHT OF SWING TO REMEMBER, 7-10:30 p.m. May 6, Rogue Barbers, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, squareup.com/store/candela-dance-studio. Band du Pays plays big band, jazz and swing music, with dance lessons, no-host beer and wine. $14 advance, $16 door.

• ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. May 7, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.Works by Sibelius and Beethoven, and Mozart's "Requiem" with the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers. $15, $22, $30, $37; $10 for youth.

• COMMUNITY MUSIC NIGHT, 6-9 p.m. May 7, May 21, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3923. Acoustic music jam. Free.

• TODRICK HALL: STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ, 8 p.m. May 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, www,roguetheatre.com. American Idol finalist puts a twist on "The Wizard of Oz" with originals songs, choreography, costumes and a social message, for all ages. $28 general, $38 and $60 reserved.

• AN EVENING TO REMEMBER, 7 p.m. May 13, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, aneveningtoremember.org. Jocelyn Schmidt and guests present song and dance. $25, benefits Women's Crisis Support Team.

• 3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. May 13, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-479-6577. Prayers and blessings in honor of Mother's Day, with music by Mozart, Kodaly, Pablo Casals, Brahms and contemporary pieces by Bobbie McFerrin and John Rutter, with violinist and cellist joining on some selections. Admission by donation.

• 3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. May 14, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6577. Prayers and blessings in honor of Mother's Day, with music by Mozart, Kodaly, Pablo Casals, Brahms and contemporary pieces by Bobbie McFerrin and John Rutter, with violinist and cellist joining on some selections. Tickets $15 general, $54 youth; sold at Oregon Books and at the door.

• ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. May 15, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Daisyhead, emo-punk from Nashville; Fossil Youth, indie pop-punk from Oklahoma; Sundressed, emo indie punk from Arizona; Laurel Ave., emo punk from Grants Pass, Southwest Royal. $7.

• ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. May 18, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

• JOHN NILSEN, 7:30 p,.m. May 19, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.org. Pianist, guitarist and vocalist from Portland. Tickets $15.

Jackson County

• DARRELL GRANT'S MJ NEW QUARTET, 7 p.m. May 4, Artistic Piano Gallery, 1390 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-488-3869, www.siskiyoumusicproject.com. A tribute to the modern jazz quartet. $25 general, $20 members, $10 students.

• ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. May 5-6, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.Works by Sibelius and Beethoven, and Mozart's "Requiem" with the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers. $15, $25, $31, $36, $42, $48; $10 for youth.

• JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. May 7, First Congregational Church, 717 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-683-6648. Scenes from early English theater paired with complementary music. $15 general, $10 seniors, $5 students.

• HIP HOP POETRY OPEN MIC, 7-9 p.m. May 8, Black Swan, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Community shares poetry, music, dance, theater, with guest artist Bryce Monroe. Free. Event repeated July 10.

• CRIS WILLIAMSON, BARBARA HIGBIE, TERESA TRULL, 7 p.m. May 11, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Folk musicians perform old favorites and new music. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door; sold online and at Music Coop in Ashland.

• LEGENDS OF THE ROAD, HONORING THE MUSIC OF ERIC CLAPTON, 7:30 p.m. May 11-13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Local musicians Doug Warner, Bret5 Levick, Don Harriss, Matt Terreri, Gene Black and Greg Frederick rock the house. Tickets $24.

• TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. May 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Season finale. $20 general, free for students.

• HOLLY NEAR, 7:30 p.m. May 17, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Folk singer-songwriter. Advance tickets $20 general, $25 premium, $25 and $30 at the door; sold online and at Music Coop in Ashland.

• SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. May 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Early works of Lou Harrison. $10.

• SONGS OF HOPE HYMN FEST, 10 a.m. May 20, First Presbyterian Church, 1615 Clark Ave., Ashland, 541-482-3075. Organists present music based on Psalm 42. Admission by donation.

• ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONIC BAND, 3 p.m. May 21, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-227-3787. French-inspired compositions and music set in Paris. $12 adults,, $10 seniors, $8 students, $20 for families.

• SOUTHERN OREGON JAZZ ORCHESTRA, 8-10 p.m. June 7, Eagles Lodge, 2000 Table Rock Road, Medford, sojazzorchestra.com. Sixteen-piece big band. Free.

Douglas County

• MOLLY TUTTLE BAND, 3 p.m. May 7, Huncrest Community Church of God, 2075 N.W. Witherspoon Ave., Roseburg, 541-236-2566, umpquasymphony.org. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist. $5-$20, $40 for families.

Portland area

• OREGON ZOO AMPHITHEATER, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, 503-226-1561, zooconcerts.com. June 21, Seu Jorge — The Life Aquatic: A Tribute to David Bowie; June 23, John Prine; July 22, 2Cellos; July 23, Natalie Merchant; Aug. 16, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Rick Springfield; Sept. 9, Mac DeMarco. Call or go online for times and ticket prices.

Northern California

• RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. May 10, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336. Original gypsy jazz. $12-$20.

On Stage

Josephine County

• "THE FANTASTICKS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 7, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their fathers who try to kep them apart. Tickets $20; April 20 is pay-what-you-can actors' benefit.

• ROGUE COMEDY FESTIVAL, 6-10 p.m. May 12, Rogue Building, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7033. Ten comedians from Portland to San Diego compete for a $1,000 prize. Tickets $10 advance, $15 door; on sale May 8 at RCC Student Center. Benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Josephine County.

• DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30, reservations required.

Jackson County

• THE HAMAZONS — "VENETIAN BLINDS," 8 p.m. May 5-6, 2 p.m. May 7, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, www.hamazons.com. Improvised story in the style of film noir, with mystery, comedy, musical accompaniment. $15 advance, $18 door.

• "ON THE TOWN," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, May 5-28, Randall Theatre J-Ville, 520 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical tale about three sailors on a 24-hour leave from their ship docked in New York City. $20 reserved seating, pay-what-you-want at the door, subject to availability.

• "GOD'S COUNTRY," 8 p.m. May 6 and 13, 2 p.m. May 7 and 14, Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-951-3492, liviageniseproductions.org. Staged reading of a docudrama about he growing white supremacist movement in America and the right-wing lunatic fringe. All seats $15; tickets at Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford, or online.

• "THE FOREIGNER" 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 21, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. A shy man who pretends to not speak or understand English overhears more than he should. Tickets $27-$34; April 26 8 p.m. preview is $18.

• "SUMMER PEOPLE," 8 p.m. May 11-12, 2 and 8 p.m. May 13, 2 p.m. May 14, SOU Theater, Ashland, 541-552-8196, oca.sou.edu. Maxim Gorky play depicting ordeals and aspirations of Russia's new middle class. $18-$21.

• "JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, May 12-28, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Musical revue examines thems of love, war,being young and growing old. $25 general, $20 students and seniors, $15 children.

• COLIN AND BRAD — TWO MAN GROUP, 7:30 p.m. May 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood perform improv from audience suggestion and participation. $52, $55, $58.

• MARC PRICE, 8 p.m. May 24, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Stand-up comedian. $15 advance, $18 at the door.

• "PETER AND THE STARCATCHER," 7:30 p.m. May 26, 2 and 7 p.m. May 27, 2 p.m. May 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Prequel to the stroy of Peter Pan. $10-$22

• OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 29, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2017 season continues with "Mojada," through July 6; "Henry IV, Part 1," "Hannah and The Dread Gazebo," and UniSon," through Oct. 28; "Julius Caesar," through Oct. 29; "Shakespeare in Love," through Oct. 29. Next up: "The Merry Wives of Windsor," June 16, "The Odyssey" June 17 and "Beauty and The Beast," June 18. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

• "THE ALL NIGHT STRUT," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through June 25, with 8 p.m. Wednesday shows added in June, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Musical celebration of the music of the 1930s and '40s. $22-$39.

Child's Play

Josephine County

• W.I.L.D — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. May 7, May 21, June 4, July 2, July 16, July 30, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject,org. Outdoor experience for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

• YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-3:45 p.m. May 10, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Program looks at plants for pollinators, favorite plants of bees and butterflies, other friendly pollinators. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

• SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon May 20, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

• KIDS CARNIVAL, noon-4 p.m. May 20, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Free games and ID kits, Wildlife Images animals, raffles. Admission and games are free, raffle tickets $1.

• INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.

• BABY RHYME TIME, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Grants Pass Branch Josephine Community Libraries, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass., 541-956-2059, 541-474-3101, ext. 232. Parents and babies up to 2 years old meet for storytime and playtime with others. Free.

• PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Physical activities and sports for kids 3-4. Free; parents must stay with children.

• SHALLOW WATER PLAY HOUR, 10-9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Youth ages 3-5 and their parents play water games, swim. $5 per family for nonmembers, free for members.

• FAMILIES AT PLAY, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Storytime and play time for toddlers, preschoolers and older children, parent support group. Free; parents must stay with children.

Jackson County

• CHILDREN'S HERITAGE FAIR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. History-related activities, arts and crafts, games, heritage-themed demonstrations, entertainment. $8 adults, $5 children 6-13, free for 5 and younger.

• KID TIME DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $4-$8.

• SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other sciences. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission $8-$10, free for kids under 2, $1 every first Sunday.

Art

Josephine County

• FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. May 5, downtown Grants Pass, grantspassport.com. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free. See art listings below for individual venues.

• ART FRIDAYS, 4-7 p.m. second Friday, May-September, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-6222. Featured artist, music or art activity. Free.

• ANN & SHAN'S 224 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2339. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5, with custom cocktail tastings by Dogwood Distilling, prize drawings and sales.

• ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For May: Billye Woodford at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Janice Barnes Webb at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, Roberta Lightfoot at The Glass Forge, 501 S.W. G St.

• THE BEAD MERCHANT, 115 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-0645. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5, with sales on freshwater pearls.

• BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Artwork by Lissa Spurlock, through May. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5, with ballads in English and Spanish by Brandon Dannals.

• CANDELA DANCE STUDIO, 122 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-291-7900. First Friday Live Dance, 7:30-11 p.m. May 5, with west coast swing lesson at 7:30 p.m., dancing 8:30-11 p.m. Admission $8.

• THE CLOSET CATALYST, 213 S.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1774. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5 with"Sip & Save," samples of sangria and sale items.

• FIREHOUSE GALLERY, 214 S.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-956-7489. "The Way We Travel," oil and graphite on panel by Kathryn Jill Johnson, and winners of the Josephine County Artists Association spring show, through May 26. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5.

• GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "What If? A Mixed media Fairytale," paintings by Karen O'Brien, through May.

• GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Paintings and carvings by Dorae Bowen and Roberta LIghtfoot, through May. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5, with glass blowing demonstrations.

• GRANTS PASS BRANCH LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. New mosaic paper and glass art by Bebe Keith, ongoing.

• GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Best of the Best," student art from 15 Josephine and Jackson county high schools, through May 11. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5.

• ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

• LAVENDER STREET BOUTIQUE, 124 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5, with music by Ellipse.

• MAMOSA'S, 118 N.W. E St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0236. Garden-themed acrylic paintings by Judy Davidson and Valente Ornelas, through May.

• REBEL BRICKS, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1933. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5, with games and prizes with Knightingale Studios.

• ROGUE ROASTERS, 610 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6134. Artwork by Carly Ann, through May. Open for First Friday Live, with and open mic hosted by Rachel Hughes, 6-8:30 p.m.

• SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Spring Currents," artwork by gallery artists, through May.

• SPURLOCK ART & WINE, 220-A S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-660-0366. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5, with tastes of wines for summer.

• UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "Oregon Coast Trail," 50 photographs on stretched canvas by Pete Miller and 50 acrylic paintings on paper by Kristen O'Neill, through May. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.,m. May 5, with cello music by Cassie Stanger.

• VINTAGE OUTLET AND CONSIGNMENTS, 117 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. May 5, with artist Peter Sedlow and his life-sized clay model for a bronze monument of Brady Adams.

• WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541956-7241. "They Lay Down Their Bones," large-scale mixed media on paper by Sarah Nguyen, reflecting folklore, nature and daily life, through May 12.

Jackson County

• ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 5, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

• THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 19, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

• ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. "Spring's Sweet Flowering Month of May," watercolor paintings by Kay Myer, through May.

• ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

• ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Garden Party," ART'clectric artisans celebrate spring, May 5-28; reception 1-3 p.m. May 6.

• ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-301-5975. Work by Leonard Lea, Paula Fong, Marty Hogan, Amy Godard, Michael Corcoran, Martin Ball, through May.

• ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Surrealistic Winescapes," paintings in homage to Dali and Chirico, by Michael Gibson, through May.

• BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "In Full Bloom," exuberant flower paintings by Kathy Morawiec, through May 23.

• GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. Ned additions of early work by Dori Appel, Todd Davis, Jesse Widener, Ken Deveney, Karen Wasser, through May.

• HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Ceramic sculptures with Japanese motifs by Wataru Sugiyama, and photographs of the Pacific Northwest digitally blended into inventive landscapes by Lewis Anderson, May 5-31.

• HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING, 280 E. Hersey St., No,. 11, Ashland, 541-482-1983. Found object metal sculptures by Margie Mee, through May, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

• NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

• THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images by Bobbi Murphy, through May.

• ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Momentary Patterns and Proximities," art by Tom Glassman," through May 26.

• SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Avenue, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "Convergence: Digital Media and Technology," through May 27.

• STEVENSON UNION GALLERY, Stevenson Union, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Dancing with Alchemy," by Mara Reinhardt; "Imagined: 30 Years of Performance Mask" by James Jesse Peck; works by Ka'ila Farrell-Smith; "[i s h} by Samuel Lindley; "Revelation" by Charlie Howarth, through May 26.

• STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Exploration of time-based imagery with video collages by Bruce Bayard, through May.

Douglas County

• THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Ambivalently Yours," exploration of feminist convictions and concerns, through May 5; UCC Student Show, juried work by Umpqua Community College Students, May 15-June 9.

• GALLERY 7, Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. "Beauty of the Farm and River," artwork by Jan Barba Horn, through May 29.

• UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532.

Literary

Josephine County

• BOOK SALE & YARD SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, VHS and books on tape, vintage, autographed and better books, plus gently used household items.

• POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. May 12, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, on the theme of Josephine County, Oregon. Free, donations welcome.

• CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. May 9, All the World Christian Center, 239 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-0932, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share up to one page of material. No membership fee, donations welcome.

• ECKANKAR BOOK DISCUSSION, 10:30 a.m. May 13, Grants Pass Branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-7648. Ongoing study of "Wisdom of the Heart" 3.

• AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. June 6, Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

• JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

• BOOK EVENTS, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. May 5, Fonda Lee, author of "EXO," 7 p.m.; May 8, Carolyn Wood, author of "Tough Girl:An Olympian's Journey," 7 p.m.; May 11, Christopher Harding and Will Wilkinson, authors of "Thriving" In Business and Life," 7 p.m. Free.

• BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6-7, Shady Cove School, 37 Schoolhouse Lane, Shady Cove.

• SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. May 9, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group. Free.

• EXPLORATIONS OF AGING BOOK GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. May 17, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group, facilitated by Gaea Yudron. Free.

• THIRD THURSDAY LIBRARY BOOK GROUP, 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 18, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Readers share about their favorite books. Free.

• BOOKS ON SATURDAY, 10-11 a.m. May 20, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8679. Book discussion group. Free.

• BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3 p.m. May 23, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Making of Behavioral Economics" by Richard Thaler. Free.

• SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 31, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Well-Schooled in Murder" by Elizabeth George. Free.

Fairs, Fests

Josephine County

• SAFETY FAIR, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 6, Grants Pass Shopping Center, 959 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-474-0858. Stranger safety, firearm safety, car seat safety check, free bike helmets, bounce house, craft clinic, science experiments, ATVs, Search & Rescue equipment, meet firemen and police. Free admission.

• CHILDREN'S FAIR AND PET PARADE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 6, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3259. Information from local agencies covering health and dental, fire safety and other resources for parents, hands-on science and art activities, child IDs, bike helmets, seed planting, face painting, children's books, pet parade (11:30 a.m.). Free.

• SUSTAINABLE CANNABIS FAIR, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 7, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3731. Speakers, workshops, demonstrations, plus vendors, food, music, door prizes.

• ROGUE COMEDY FESTIVAL, 4-10:30 p.m. May 12, Rogue Building, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7033. Ten comedians from Portland to San Diego compete for a $1,000 prize. Tickets $10 advance, $15 door; on sale May 8 at RCC Student Center. Benefits Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Josephine County.

• NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL & MOTHER'S DAY POWWOW, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 13-14, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-973-1155. Native arts and crafts, dance, music and drumming, giant puppets, food vendors, raffle, Mother's Day presentation with free gifts (3 p.m. Sunday). Free admission.

• GALICE GARDEN FAIR, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 13-14, Galice Community Center, 10821 Galice Road, Galice, 541-479-8712. Plant and gardening-related vendors, crafts, food and beverage cart, raffles. Free admission.

• SPRING ARTS FEST, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 14, Pacifica Garden, 14615 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-660-4295. Fifth annual Esther King Price Sculpture Show and Contest, with art vendors, live music, food vendor, craft classes, plant sale, kids' activities, bird walk (10 a.m.), wildflower walk (11 a.m.). Free admission.

Jackson County

• SPRING GARDEN FAIR, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-776-7371. More than 100 plant and yard exhibitors, Mother's Day gift items, free gardening demonstrations, free well water nitrate testing. Admission $3.

• LITTLE WOODY FESTIVAL, 5-10 p.m. May 12, noon-10 p.m. May 13, Harry & David Field, Medford, roguebrewfest.com. Barrel-aged beer, cider and whiskey tastings, games, live music, food vendors, 5k run. Admission $12-$30 advance, $15-$35 gate, run is $30, extra taste tickets $2-$10.

• CHILDREN'S HERITAGE FAIR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. History-related activities, arts and crafts, games, heritage-themed demonstrations, entertainment. $8 adults, $5 children 6-13, free for 5 and younger.

• ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-6 p.m. May 20, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-488-5340, ashlandparksandrec.org. Music by Frankie Hernandez, Ha'ena with Ka Pi'o O Ke Anuenue, New Autonomous Folk Singers, Rogue World Ensemble with Unity Drum & Dance, SOU Percussion Ensemble., Kevin Carr Family, Creekside Strings. Free.

Douglas County

• BREW HAHA CRAFT BEER FEST, 3-10 p.m. May 20, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-440-4396. Sampling of regional beers, with food, entertainment, vendors. Admission $12, includes tasting glass and four taste tickets.

Misc.

Josephine County

• BRIDGE RUN, 8:30 a.m. May 6, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. A 5k route across the pedestrian bridge into Reinhart Park. $10 advance, $12 day of.

• MAGICAL MERLIN PARADE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6, downtown Merlin, 541-660-2364. Parade through town, followed by craft fair in the park. Free.

• CAVEMAN EAGLES MEMBERSHIP DRIVE CARNIVAL, noon-3 p.m. May 6, Seventh and J streets, Grants Pass, 541-244-0983. Fishing booth, ring toss, cake walk for kids, information about the Eagles for parents. Free.

• CASINO NIGHT, 4:30-8:30 p.m. May 6, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-218-3815, facebook.com/grantspassptsa. Casino tables, live auction, pizza dinner and dessert, to benefit South Middle School Parent Teacher Student Association. Tickets $35 advance, $50 door.

• AND THE BEET GOES ON, 4-8 p.m. May 7, Plaisance Rance, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, brownpapertickets.com. Concert and fundraiser for GMO Free Rogue Valley includes gourmet dinner and wine, silent auction, live music by Hollis Peach. Tickets $75, $125 for two; sold online, at The Vine, Whistling Duck Farm, Diggin' Livin'.

• ROGUE VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT SHOW, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12-13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-955-4767. More than 150 quilts on display, handcrafted items, vendors, exhibits, raffle baskets, door prizes. Admission $5.

• MOTHER'S DAY SPA FOR WOMEN, 1-4 p.m. May 13, Frog Farm, 9044 Takilma Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3386, spiralliving.org. Up to three 15-minute treatments, including massage, herbal foot soaks, tea and treats, tarot readings. $20-$35, sliding scale.

• MOTHERS DAY HIGH TEA, 3-5 p.m. May 13, Bear Hotel, 2101 Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. String quartet, dainty sandwiches, scones with clotted cream, assorted cakes and cookies. $25, reservations required; benefits Rogue Valley Humane Society.

• SPRING WINE STROLL, 3-6 p.m. May 13, downtown Grants Pass, 541-476-5773. Wine sampling and food pairing at several downtown locations.$25 advance, $30 day of, if tickets remain; sold at Umpqua Bank, The Bead Merchant, Blind George's.

• MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 14, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Champagne meal, with animal encounters and photo opportunities. $38 members, $42 nonmembers, $22 children; reservations required.

• BIG TOP CIRCUS, 5 and 7:30 p.m. May 15, Junction Inn, 406 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 866-244-8676. One-ring big-top circus, with animal acts, acrobats, clowns. In advance, $10 adults, $7 children and senior; at the gate, $13 and $8.

• CARNIVAL & SILENT AUCTION, 5-8 p.m. May 19, Fort Vannoy Elementary School, 5250 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-4440. Carnival games, concessions, silent auction, face painting, 50/50 raffle. Games 25 cents-$1.

• GOLF TOURNAMENT, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 20, Laurel Hill Golf Course, 9450 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-479-5154. Two-person scramble, to benefit Rogue Valley Humane Society. $35 per person.

• COW SCRABBLE & COW PLOP BINGO, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 20, Grants Pass High School Commons, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571, ext. 114. Teams compete for prizes. Bingo at noon, tickets $20

• MAGICAL MERLIN PARADE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 6, downtown Merlin, 541-660-2364. Parade through town, followed by craft fair in the park. Free.

• KIDS CARNIVAL, noon-4 p.m. May 20, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Free games and ID kits, Wildlife Images animals, raffles. Admission and games are free, raffle tickets $1.

• FAMILY NIGHT, 6 p.m. Fridays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Fun activities for families. Free.

• TEEN NIGHT, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Boys and Girls Club, 209 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1923, ext. 115. Ages 13-18 enjoy football, foosball, open gym, pool air hockey, and dodgeball. Free.

Jackson County

• HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7-7:45 p.m. first Fridays, May-September, Oregon and C streets, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. One-hour tours leave every 15 minutes with costumed docents to explore sites of real hauntings resulting from past events. $5.

• HOLLY THEATRE TOURS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6, Holly Theatre, 315 S. Front St., Medford, 541-772-3797. Final day of public tours, leaving every half hour. Free.

• ROAM THE ROGUE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6, Upper Rogue area wineries, upperroguewinetrail.com. Tour of six Upper Rogue wineries, with food and wine pairings. Tickets $39, include wine glass and two tastes at each winery,

• WILDFLOWER SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6-7, Shady Cove School, Cleveland Street, Shady Cove. More than 200 wildflower specimens, plus a plant sale, arts and crafts, silent auction, Master Gardener. Admission by donation.

• HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon, May 10, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, 541-773-6536. "The Show Started on the Sidewalk" The History of the Holly and Other Theaters," the fifth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

• ROGUE VALLEY BIRD DAY, 8 a.m.-noon May 13, North Mountain Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-6606, roguevalleybirdday.net. Wildlife Images birds of prey exhibits, guided bird walks, bird-calling contest. Free.

• SALSA FIESTA, 7 p.m. May 13, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. Salsa dance lessons, dinner, wine tasting, margarita tastings, silent auction. Admission $15.

• SPRING INTO AUCTION, 5:30 p.m. May 20, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, jaro15@me.com. Silent and live auctions, live bluegrass music, appetizers and light hors d'oeuvres. Admission, $15 suggested donations, to benefit the Rogue Valley Unitarians.

• TREE OF LIVING AND DYING: A GATHERING FOR SACRED STORY, 6:30-9 p.m. May 20, Gathering, 1970 Ashland St., Ashland, 510-390-1098, reshfoundation.org. Storytelling about accepting death as part of the wholeness of living. $10 advance, $15 door.

• JACKSONVILLE WINE CRUISE, noon-6 p.m. May 21, Jacksonville, jacksonvillewineries.com. Tour of five area wineries, with three wines and food pairings at each. Tickets $35.

• RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 2222 Table Rock Road at Berrydale Avenue, Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.

Douglas County

• PLANTS & GARDEN EXPO, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-459-7897. Plants, garden-related items on display and for sale, Admission $2.

• UMPQUA VALLEY BARREL TOUR, 9 a.m. May 6, five or six Umpqua Valley wineries, 541-673-5323, umpquavalleywineries.org. Bus tour to sample wines with food, learn about wineries, winemaking process. $50, two routs to choose from.

• GEM & MINERAL SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-643-9950. Exhibits, vendors, demonstrations. Free admission.

Casinos

Douglas County

• SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-772-5425. Littletown, May 3-14; Mark Chestnutt, May 13; Easy Rider Brotherhood, May 17-21; Dylan James Clark, May 24-28; Woodie and the Longboards, May 28; Amy Clawson, May 31-June 4; Howie Mandel, June 17; Hammer N; Ales Brewfest, July 22; Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Aug. 19; Sawyer Brown, Sept. 15; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

• SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. RV Palooza, May 11-14; Terry Fator, May 19-20; Rock The Mountain, June 16; Roll the Dice Car Show, June 17; Lisa Lampanelli, June 24; Kool & The Gang, July 15; Melissa Etheridge, Aug. 5.

Oregon coast

• CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Gary Allen, May 5-6; Comedy on the Coast, May 5-6; King of the Cage, May 27; Clint Black, June 22-23.; casino 22nd Anniversary fireworks, June 24; Air Supply, July 6-7; Beach, Bacon & Brews, July 15; Surf City Car Show, Aug. 26.

• MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Tina Turner tribute, April 29; BBQ Blues and Brews on the Bay, May 26-28; Festival of Sail, June 1-4; fireworks over the bay, July 3; cribbage tournament, Sept. 1-5; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 9-10; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

• THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. The Hit Men, May 12-13; UFC 211 Viewing Party, May 13; Let it Ride Bike Show and Poker Run, May 19-20; Cruise Oregon Car Show, July 11; So You Think You Can Sing, Wednesdays.


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