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 11-12, 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 19, Paul Turnipseed, jazz, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; May 20, David Modica, acoustic guitar, 11 a.m.; May 23, Whiskey Wednesday with guitarist Jessee Kennemer, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. May 18-19, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m., No cover.

CHATEAU AT OREGON CAVES, 20000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592- 3400. May 20, Bob Clark, multi-instrumentalist, 4-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, poetry readings by David Hodges, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. May 26, Joker and Jester Comedy Tour, stand-up with Jake Daniels and Steve Mazan, 7-9 p.m., call for ticket information; Tuesdays, Salsa/Bachata Party, 7-9 p.m., with Latin dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-9 p.m., no partner necessary, $5.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 5 p.m., no cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. May 18, open mic with Luis Perez, 7-9 p.m., no cover; May 31, Sip & Art, etch wine glasses, 6:30 p.m., $35, call for reservations; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m., no cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. May 25, Bamboozle, psychedelic funk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. May 18, Through The Sky, alternative rock, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; May 19, FM79, classic rock, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. May 18, Leonoard Griffie Blues Band, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 20, Little Warrior Paint & Sip, 3 p.m., $40, benefit for 5-year-old Kaylee; May 25, MASQ, new age rock, 8-11 p.m.; May 26, Salem's Bend, hard rock, and High Priestess, heavy metal, doom, 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, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; daily, karaoke in Shenanigans, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., no cover.

IRON OAR, 915 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-479-3881. Saturdays, pool tournament, 7 p.m., $6 entry.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. May 18-19, World's Least Dangerous Band, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. May 18, Top Secret, covers and originals, 7-10 p.m. May 19, Jack and B, acoustic covers and originals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

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

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. May 19, Sip & Etch Event, etch pint or wine glasses, 6-8 p.m., $35, call for reservations; Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. May 19, Blue Pine, acoustic duo, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30- 8 p.m. No cover.

THE SMOKING DUCK, 18252 Redwood Highway, Selma, 541-597-2021. Tuesdays, Tuesday Bluesday, open mic hosted by Dusty Jones, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. May 17, Ernest Adam, acoustic guitar and vocals, 9-11 p.m.; May 18, Vomittface, Phake, and Suckerpunch, hard rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; May 25, The Distilled-Spirit Rebellion, cosmic country, outlaw rock. 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. May 18, Mike Brons, acoustic covers, 8-11 p.m.; May 19, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. May 21, Paint Night, 7-9 p.m., $45, all art supplies furnished, call for ticket information and discounts; nightly, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. May 18, UR Mom, acoustic rock, blues, country, soul, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. May 17, open mic jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. May 19, Guppy, Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays, Jay Barley, acoustic, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. May 17, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; May 18-19, Comedy Night, with Tim Gaither and John Slaton, doors open at 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. $10; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover., unless noted.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. June 10, Hackensaw Boys, American roots, $12 advance, $15 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. May 17, Seth Hansson, acoustic guitar and vocals, 7-9 p.m. May 18-19, Milestone in Review, 8-11 p.m.; May 24, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. May 18, Sweetgrass, original roots music, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; May 19, IndyCa, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight, $3; May 20, One Man Bandit, high-octane acoustic, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m. No cover, unless otherwise noted.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252.

May 19, Scott William Perry, modern country, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. May 24, Petunia and The Vipers, ragtime, Americana, roots, 9 p.m., $15; June 16, Motel Radio, indie rock, 9 p.m., $10.

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 18, Robbie DaCosta Duo, blues, rockabilly, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234.May 18-19, Comedy Night with opener Daniel Storrow, and headliner Gabe Rutledge, 9-10:30 p.m. $10, karaoke after comedy.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. May 19, Sexy Little Dress Party, sexy dress contests, prizes, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m. No cover.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Saturdays, Jug of Punch, Irish music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. May 22, Speed Networking with Nando Raynolds, meet new people, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15; Sundays, karaoke, 9:30 p.m., no cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. May 18, The Rogue Suspects, rock, funk, 8-11 p.m.; May 19, Ripple Effect, Beatles and Grateful Dead covers, originals, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 22, Ashland Blues Society jam with BarrelHouse, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. May 19, Latino Night with DJ Coco, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. May 19, The Roadsters, country, pop, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. May 19, Tiffany Wilson, soul, funk, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; June 1, Floater, alt rock record release show, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $15 advance, $18 door; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

IPUB, 137 E. Main St, Ashland, 541-482-8572. May 17, Andre Nickatina, 8 p.m., with Lucid, All Cash Playa/Tuffshed, Cain the Catalyst and Bremer opening, $25 advance, $35 door; Wednesdays, karaoke, 10 p.m. No cover.

J'S BISTRO, 258 A St., 3B, Ashland, 541-488-6982. May 19, Dinner and Drag, dinner buffet, 5-7 p.m., $15, drag show, 7:30-9 p.m., $10, reservations.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. May 18, Disposition, grunge, alternative, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JAMMIN' SALMON, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Rogue River, 541-299-0888. Wednesdays open mic with Jack Hopfinger, 6-9 p.m. No cover. every Wednesday,

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. June 1, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, blues, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. May 17, Druid, psychedelic rock, and Supermoon, doom, 8-11 p.m., cover; May 18, Erik Anarchy, Living Skins, CDirt, BOPL, indie, electronic, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $5.; May 21, Franks and Deans, Monkey, punk, ska, 8-11 p.m., cover; May 22, Brain Bagz, Ten High, Something on the Wing, rock, 8 p.m.; May 23, D.R.I., Deathwish and Suckerpunch, rock, 8 p.m., $15-$20.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. May 17, Piano and Bass combo, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; May 18, Adam Harris Trio, jazz, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Mau 19, Thor Polson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; May 19, Whetherman, folk blues, country, soul, 7-9 p.m., $10 at brownpapertickets.com; May 22, Mile 12 and Rainy and the Rattlesnakes, Americana, 7-9 p.m., cover; May 23, Bread & Jam, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; May 23, Good Morning Bedlam, Americana, indie folk quartet, 7-9 p.m., cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. May 18, Rodeo Flyer, pop, light rock, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. May 17, Julian Ruck, singer, songwriter, 7-10 p.m.; May 18, Indyca, acoustic variety, 9 p.m.; May 19, Heart Farm Duo, acoustic originals and covers, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 23, Teardrop Trailer and Jim Gilkeson, acoustic variety, 7-11 p.m.; May 24, D. Pel and the Strange Attractors, old time folk, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, Corner Boys, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. May 18, The Spiral Kings, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; May 19, Rickishane, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, open jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. May 18, Mardi Gras in May, cornhole tournament and other games, 6 p.m. music by Snake Bite, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, benefits David's Chair; May 19, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. May 18, Giardinelli Hot Club, gypsy jazz string band, 9-11 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie DaCosta and Friends, rockabilly, rock, 7:30-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

STANDING STONE BREWING COMPANY, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-2448. May 20, Green Mountain Guild, folk, jazz, soul-inspired pop, 7-9 p.m. on the patio. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. May 17, Tiffany Wilson, R&B, roots singer songwriter, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. May 27, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 2-6 p.m. No cover,

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. May 17, Darrin Wayne, 8-11 p.m.; May 18, Dave Scoggin Duo, 6-8 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11 p.m.; May 19, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; May 20, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thom's open mic, 8-11 p.m.; May 21, Bob Dylan Birthday Bash, 7-10 p.m.; May 22, Phoenix Sigalove & Friends, 7-10 p.m.; May 23, The Elephant, 7-10 p.m.; May 24, Sage Meadows, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. May 25, Wine Down with music by Sequoia bluegrass, Americana, folk, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. May 18, Bryan Teal, acoustic, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. May 27, Jen Ambrose, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. June 8, Frankie Hernandez Band, funk, reggae, Latin, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. May 17, Jeff and Jeffri, acoustic guitar and vocals; May 18, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, contemporary; May 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic pop, rock, folk, blues; May 20, Son Ravello, folk, 5-7 p.m.; May 23, Bishop Mayfield, R&B, funk, rock fusion, 5-7 p.m.; May 24, Tim Church, classical, jazz, Brazilian, Broadway. Music is 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. May 17, Shae Celine and Don Harris, jazz, blues, standards; May 18, Danielle Kelly Jazz Project, jazz, swing. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. May 20, UR Mom, acoustic rock, blues, country, soul, 3-5 p.m., no cover; June 8, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, 1950s and '60s soul, 6-9 p.m., $7.50-$12.50.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. May 20, Wine Club party with The Good Lookers, 1-4 p.m.

ENOTECA BY EDENVALE, 17 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3377. Sundays, Sunday Funday, with games and tastings, 3-7 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. June 8, Wake the Dead, Grateful Dead jam band, 7-9 p.m., $20.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. May 18, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 5-7 p.m.; May 19, Leonard Griffie, blues, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

LEDGER DAVID CELLARS, 245 N. Front St., Central Point, 541-664-2218. May 24, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. May 20, Ed Dunsavage, jazz guitar, 4-6 p.m.; May 27, Tony Brusset Duo, 4-6 p.m.; June 5, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. June 7, Blue Lightning, rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. May 18, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, rock, , 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; May 23, LEFT Trio, eclectic, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. May 18, Lynda and Dave, acoustic guitar and vocals; May 19, Adam Gabriel, acoustic guitar and vocals; May 23, Holly Gleason, acoustic guitar and vocals. Music is 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER'S WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-7488-5989. May 26, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals; May 27, Tim Church, classical, jazz, Brazilian, Broadway. Music is 2-5 p.m., no cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. May 17, 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.

CLAUDE BOURBON, 7 p.m. May 18, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Medieval and Spanish blues guitar. $15.

PIGS ON THE WING — PINK FLOYD TRIBUTE, 8 p.m., May 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. The music of Pink Floyd, for 21 and over only. $20; by phone, online or in Grants Pass at Oregon Outpost, The Music Shop, FireRiver Music.

YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 7:30 p.m. May 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-858-8859. Young musicians play music by Brahms, Musella and from "Pirates of the Caribbean." $10 general, $5 students; tickets at Oregon Books and the door.

ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, 8 p.m., May 21, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Western swing and country rock, for 21 and over only. $38 general, $48 and $58 reserved; by phone, online or in Grants Pass at Oregon Outpost, The Music Shop, FireRiver Music.

ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. May 24, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Belmont (pop funk from Chicago), Young Culture (pop rock from New York), Someone Else (emo from Medford), JV (pop punk from Seattle) and others. All ages, $8, at the door.

WARRANT, 7 p.m. May 25, baseball field, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com. 1980s big hair hard rock metal band, with Bloodmoon Warning opening. Tickets $30 advance until May 21, $35 gate; sold at Lil'Pantry

Jackson County

YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 7:30 p.m. May 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. May 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Young musicians play music by Brahms, Musella and from "Pirates of the Caribbean." $10 general, $5 students; tickets at Paddington Station, Artistic Piano.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY FAMILY CONCERT, 2 p.m. May 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Piece by composer Avner Dorman, with orchestra, guest percussionists and narration, with an instrument "petting zoo" at 1 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $5 youth.

ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-6 p.m. May 19, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-488-5340. Music, dance, vendors, artisans and food from cultures around the world. Free admission.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. May 19, 3 p.m. May 20, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. "Baroque Majesty" program features works by Handel and Bach, with choir, soloists, strings and oboe. $32 and $38, $5 for Oregon Trail Card holders.

SISKIYOU SAXOPHONE ORCHESTRA AND CASCADE CLARINET CONSORT, 7:30 p.m. May 21, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348. oca.sou.edu. Program includes "Pictures at an Exhibition" by Mussorgsky. $5-$10.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. May 23, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-324-0404. Program of band classics, including worls by Holst, Bennett and Aaron Copeland. Suggested $5 donation.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. May 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348. oca.sou.edu. Program includes "Shared Spaces" with guest artist Lynn Vartan. $5-$10.

FLOATER, 9 p.m. June 1, Howiee's on Front, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767, eventbrite.com . Progressive rock from Portland. $15 advance, $18 door.

SUGARBEATS, 9 p.m. June 1, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Funk, with Bamboozle and Grid Division, for 21 and over. $25 advance, $30 door.

BENEFIT CONCERT, 7 p.m. June 2, Eagle Creek Estate, 1404 Brownsboro Highway, Eagle Point, www.buttecreekmill.com. Jim Belushi joins Muskadine Blues Band to raise money for the Butte Creek Mill Foundation. Tickets $150 general, $300 VIP, which includes reserved seat, meet-and-greet with Belushi.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7:30 p.m. June 2, 3 p.m. June 3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. "Walking in Beauty" program features songs that celebrate beauty, love and life and the diversity of our cultural landscape. $10 and $20 general, $5 students and children.

SONIDA ALEGRE, 3 p.m. June 3, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keeneway Drive, Medford, 541-734-4116, jccconcerts.org. Spanish, flamenco and gypsy-flavored orignals and covers. $25.

BLUES 'N' GROOVES, 7:30 p.m. June 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Jefferson State Choral Coalition teams with the Hank Shreve Band to explore the birth of American blues. $25 adults, $10 students.

MARCHFOURTH, 9 p.m. June 15, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Carnival-style music, acrobatics, costumes, for 21 and over. $20 advance, $25 door.

INDIGO GIRLS, 7:30 p.m. June 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Acoustic folk-rock duo. $46, $52, $58.

Douglas County

SYMPHONIC BAND, 7:30 p.m. May 29, Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4715. $10, free for students and children.

UMPQUA SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. June 1, Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4693. Chorus is joined by the Bighorn Jazz band performing jazz standards, contemporary selections. $10, free for students and children.

CANYONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, Pioneer Park, Canyonville, 541-825-3565, canyonvillejazzfestival.org. Seven regional bands play various forms of jazz, from small combo to big band, including a 12-piece vocal jazz group. Free.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. June 8, 2 p.m June 9-10, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skit of Agatha Christie's "The Case of the Careless Victim" and the romantic skit "It's About Time" by Diane Nichols of Ashland, plus musical entertainment and refreshments. $12 with advance reservation, $14 door.

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

"A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE," 8 p.m. May 17-18, 2 and 8 p.m. May 19, 2 p.m. May 20, Main Stage Theatre, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Musical about a bus conductor in 1964 Dublin, struggling with his unacceptable sexuality, tries to stage Oscar Wilde's "Salome" at his church. $21 general, $18 seniors, $6 students.

"WAITING STAR," 7 p.m. May 18, Randall Theatre, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Staged reading of new musical comedy inspired by shakespeare's three plays about Prince Hal. Free.

HUMAN SPIRIT DANCE RECITAL, 7 p.m. May 18-19, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-494-6348. Dance students ages 9-24 perform modern choreographed pieces, contemporary ballet. Pay what you want.

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM," 7:30 p.m. May 18-19, May 25, June 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m. May 26, June 2, 2 p.m. May 20, June 3, Rogue Performance Hall, Rogue Community College, 130 E. Eighth St., Medford, 541-608-4401. Shakespeare comedy follows four young lovers, six amateur actors and a host of forest fairies. $13 general, $7 students.

"BAREFOOT IN THE PARK," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 20, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. A conservative attorney and a free spirit flower child try to make a life together. $27-$34, with $20 rush tickets 10 minutes before performances.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT, 7 p.m. June 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy by Anita Renfroe. $20, $25, $30.

"MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, June 1-24, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Comedy about the creation of "Gone With the Wind," the iconic film about the Civil War. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $18 students and children; preview is 7:30 p.m. May 31, $15.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 28, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2018 season opens with "Destiny of Desire" through July 12; "Henry V," "Manahatta," "Oklahoma," through Oct. 27; "Othello," "Sense and Sensibility," through Oct. 28. Next up: "Romeo and Juliet," June 15, "The Book of Will, " June 16, "Love's Labor's Lost," June 17. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

"ONCE," 8 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through July 1, 8 p.m. Wednesday shows start in June, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A Dublin street musician is about to give up his dream when a woman takes a sudden interest in his love songs. $25-$39.

Douglas County

"ROUGH CROSSING," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 20, Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691 information, 541-440-7700 tickets. Tom Stoppard's British farce set in 1936 on an ocean liner. $8-$13.

"CHARLOTTE'S WEB" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, May 31-June 17, Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Tale of friendship, loyalty and trust unfold between a pig and a spider. $6-$13.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

FAMILY FUN CAMP, 5:30 p.m. May 17, May 24, May 31, Boys & Girls Club, 203 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1923, randy@begreat4kids.com. For kids 10-14 and parents, with dinner, classes geared toward family dynamics, management and communication. Free, free child care offered,

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon, May 19, 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.

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. June 3 and 24, July 15 and 29, Aug. 19, Williams, contact info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational program for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

CAMP EEK, June 18-Aug. 24, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222 wildlifeimages.org. Week-long outdoor educational summer camp for kids. $90$100 per week.

SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS, June 19-Aug. 9, Creative Connections Arts and Crafts, 225 N.E. Hillcrest, Grants Pass, 541-761-5812, creativeconnectionsartsandcraftsstudio.com. Four-day sewing camps and crafting camps for ages 8-14. Sewing sessions, $125, crafting sessions $95. Call or go online for class schedule.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: LIBRARIES ROCK," June 23- Aug. 5, Josephine Community Libraries, Grants Pass, Williams, Wolf Creek, Cave Junction, 541-476-0571. Children 12 and younger read and record books, get stickers, earn other prizes. Free.

SUMMER THEATRE CAMP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 25-29 and July 9-15, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.org. Stage craft, technical aspects of producing a show, designing props, costumes, lights, sound and set. June session for ages 8-12, July session for ages 13-18. $200, scholarships available.

INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, 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, 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass branch library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-956-2059, 541-301-1537. Parents and babies up to 24 months meet for nursery rhymes and playtime. Free.

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.

YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, Grants Pass, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Williams, 707-481-3403, thesharpeningstone.com. Wilderness education for ages 7-9 and 10-13, with games and activities to help youth experience nature. $30 per student per day; registration in one-month blocks only.

Jackson County

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, June 9-Aug. 11, Jackson County libraries, 541-774-6451. With the theme Libraries Rock,the program includes incentives, activities, programs for kids, teens and adults, arts and crafts, storytimes. Free.

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 $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2, $2 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. June 1, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, www.facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For May: Gillian Keir at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway; Judy Crum at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Colorful paintings by Julie Rae Bickle, through May.

BOUTIQUE BANDIT, 227 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-508-1437. Leather crafts, felting and crochet work by Maria Slape, through May.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Realistic oil paintings by Ron Anderson, through May.

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. "Where Art and Nature Meet," abstract ceramic sculpture installation that references structures found in nature, by Jenni Ward, through May 25; exhibit sponsored by Redwood Nursery.

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.

PAIN 2 PERFORMANCE, 111 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8350. "Birds of My Neighborhood," monotype prints depicting our fine feathered friends, by Stan Fullerton, through May.

THE SHOPS @ SIXTH &G, 245 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Analytical abstract oil paintings, intimate and organic studies ion watercolor and pencil by Allen Smith, through May.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "The Neighborhood Beat: True Art Stories," wacky, colorful and insightful paintings, drawings, prints and mixed media works by Stan Fullerton, with an Art Beat magazine to accompany the exhibit, through May.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 117 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Vintage educational graphics re-issued as school charts with dowels for hanging, through May.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. "Annual Student Art Exhibition," work by RCC student artists in a variety of mediums and subjects, through June 8; artist reception 4-6 p.m. May 23.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. June1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 18, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. "Landmarks," oil paintings by Jenay Elder, through May 27.

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. "Gardens Gone Wild: A Celebration of Summer," through June 17.

ART SALON, 2 p.m. May 27, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of art and present digital photos of their work. May 27 is Claudia Law.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Glass work by Dan Seffinger, textile art by Jo Ann Manzone, photography by John Kirk, through May, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. W"Water, Ice, Birds and Blossoms," photography by Tamara Enz, metal and clay sculptures by Cheryl Kempner, through May.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Collected Stories," mixed media collage paintings by Arlene Warner, through May 22.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "65¼ over 55¼," paintings, sculpture and video by Elizabeth King; "You're Fine," sculptural work by Caitlin McMorris, "Intentional Chances," pink watercolors by Paige Gerhard, "Haunted Hearts: Of Laments and Love," photography exploring horror and beauty by Miranda Redhead, "Exploring Self Identity: A Color Study," photographs by Madison Reames, "Narrative of Hands," photography by James Montes" and "Stars and Stripes," poetry and objects by Jazmine Heard, through May 23.

ENCLAVE STUDIOS, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Large-scale works on paper by Corey Kahn, figurative mixed media works by Gabriel Mark Lipper, installation by Robyn Forsyth, mixed media figurative work by Inger Jorgensen, abstract paintings by Nicole Wasgatt, through May.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Artist as Poet, Part II," poetry and artwork by Ken Deveney, Todd Davis, Steve Dieffenbacher and May Miller, through May.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Photography by Lewis Anderson, intuitive landscape paintings by Jamie Hutchinson, wire mesh sculptures of birds by Marly Eidsness, through May.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Selected works by Russell Cahtham. Thomas M. Houston, Stephen McMillan and Yugi Hiratsuka, through May.

NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Artwork by Linda Lamore, plus contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Looking Back," a retrospective of images by John Kirk, through May.

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER, 101 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-956-7481. "Annual Student Art Exhibition," work by RCC student artists in a variety of mediums and subjects, through June 8; artist reception 4-6 p.m. May 24.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Art in Bloom," stained glass by Darla Baack, mosaics with abstract textures and patterns by Vera Melnyk and loose and lively flower paintings by Kathy Morawiec, through June 1; reception 6:30 p.m. May 18, with piano music by Teddy Abrams.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "The Animated Image," digital and stop-motion animation by Matt Bollinger, Chris Doyle, Rick Silva and Stacey Steers, in collaboration with the Ashland Independent Film Festival, through May 12.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Rogue Impressions and Beyond," paintings by Sylvia Trujillo, through May,

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Drawings by Ann Di-Salvo and digital collage by Bruce Bayard, ongoing.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Mixed media, sculptural and wall art, ongoing.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Annual Student Art Exhibit, through June 1.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "ArtWorks Northwest," regional juried exhibit of work by Pacific Northwest artists; "Color Gone Wild, showcase of textile art by Weaving Guilds of Oregon; "Remnants 4," photographs blending photosensitive materials, digital media and printmaking by Karen Hymer; and "Afterschool Expressions," work by youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Umpqua Valley, through June 24.

LITERARY

Josephine County

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. June 5, Brookdale Independent Living, 1357 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. June 8 Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.

ECKANKAR BOOK DISCUSSION, 10:30 a.m. June 9, Grants Pass Branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-7648. Ongoing study of "Wisdom of the Heart" 3.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1 p.m. June 12, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-218-0763, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

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 SALE, 1-4 p.m. May 17, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228.

AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. May 17, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. John Kalb presents his non-fiction work, "Keep Your Marbles: Your Game Plan for a Healthy Brain." Free.

BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-5325-7090.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. May 19, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Author Claire Krulikowski presents her travel memoir, "Moonlight on the Ganga." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 1 p.m. May 20, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Daniel Mark presents "Sharing Jerusalem: A Peace Agreement." Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. May 21, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Beth Alderman presents "Melissa's Match: The Great Society."Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 22, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "A Different Kind of Animal: How Culture Changed Our Species" by Robert Boyd. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. May 24, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Julia Seidler presents her nonfiction book "Living with the Enemy." Free.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon May 26, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 6 p.m. May 27, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Frank Romano presents his memoir "Love and Terror in the Middle East," about trying to promote understanding and cooperation between Jews, Muslims and Christians. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 30, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Gods and Beasts" by Denise Mina. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. May 31, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Bonnie Greenwell presents her nonfiction book "When Spirit Leaps: navigating the Process of Spiritual Awakening." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. June 2, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Jack McDermott presents his novel "The Legend of Henry Pech." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 6 p.m. June 2, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Dr. Tae Yun Kim presents "Seven Steps to Inner Power: How to Break Through to Awesome." Free.

BOOK SALE, noon-4 p.m. June 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415.

BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2, Hold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994.

AUTHOR TALK, 1 p.m. June 3, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Deedie Runkel presents her memoir "Scone By Scone: Tales from an Innkeeper's Life." Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. June 5 Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, June 9-Aug. 11, Jackson County libraries, 541-774-6451. With the theme Libraries Rock,the program includes incentives, activities, programs for kids, teens and adults, arts and crafts, storytimes. Free.

SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. June 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green. Free.

GOLD HILL WRITER'S CRITIQUE GROUP, 5-6 p.m. June 13, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Writers of any genre share works in progress. Free, registration required.

PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. June 14, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group. Free.

BOOK SALE, 1-4 p.m. June 21, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228.

Douglas County

BOOK, PLANT & BAKE SALE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10-11, Glendale Library, 190 Third St., Glendale, 541-832-2360. Books, baked goods, plants for gifts.

FAIRS/ FESTS

Josephine County

BOATNIK, May 24-28, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com.Carnical, midway booths, parade, whitewater hydroplane boat races, water shows, sprint boar and drag boat exhibitions, brewfest, concert, softball tournaments, golf shoot-out, fireworks, bingo, food booths, live music. Free admission to most events.

BOATNIK BREWFEST, 1-7 p.m. May 26-27, baseball field, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnikbrewfest.com.Showcase of regional beers, wines, ciders, with food concessions. $20, includes souvenir pint glass and six samples. additional samples available.

GRANTS PASS BALLOON & KITE FESTIVAL, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. June 1-2, 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3, Parkside Elementary School and off Lower River Road, Grants Pass, gpballoonfest.com. Early morning launches, followed by kids activities, tethered rides, flag and kite show, live music, food vendors. Free admission.

ROGUE VALLEY ROSE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-878-2852. Rose and garden-related displays and presentations, vendors with roses, companion plants, garden crafts, workshop for kids, rose experts. Free admission.

HATHKAPASUTA — ILLINOIS RIVER CELEBRATION, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9, Illinois River Forks State Park, Cave Junction, 541-291-8860. Arts and nature experiences, games and crafts, hands-on history and nature exhibits, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts. Free.

Jackson County

ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-6 p.m. May 19, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-488-5340. Music, dance, vendors, artisans and food from cultures around the world. Free admission.

BUNCOM DAY, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 26, historic ghost town Buncom, Applegate Valley, buncom.org. Old-time fun, parade, crafts, food, petting zoo, chicken-splat contest, barbecue, live music. Free.

GOLD DUST DAY, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, Gold Hill, 541-727-1690, 541-855-1182. Historical and educational displays and demonstrations, parade (10 a.m.), vintage vehicles, kids' games and activities, gun fight re-enactments, music, food. Free admission.

Douglas County

BREW HA HA CRAFT BEER FEST, 3-10 p.m. May 19, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-440-4396. Craft beer and wine tastings, live music, games, food. $12, includes tasting glass and four taste tickets, additional tickets extra.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

MOVIE NIGHT, 7 p.m. May 18, Williams Grange, 20100 Williams Highway, Williams. Showing of "DamNation," a documentary exploring the country's big dams and the future and health of rivers. Donation $5-$10 to benefit Williams Community Forest Project.

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB OBEDIENCE SHOW AND RALLY, 3 p.m. May 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19-20, Schroeder Park. 605 Schroeder Lane, Grants Pass, 541-778-6521, asca.org. Judged obedience and rally trials. Free for spectators.

CAR SHOW, SWAP MEET, CRAFTS SHOW, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 19, North Valley High School, 6741 Monument Drive, Grants Pass, 541-441-1212. Stock, modified, rat rods, hotrods, foreign cars, muscle cars, special interest cars and more, plus, silent auction, 50/50 raffle, concessions, crafts. Free for spectators, vehicle entry $15 advance, $20 day of.

SPRING UNCORKED BARREL TOUR, noon-4 p.m. May 19, Applegate Valley wineries, applegatewinetrail.com. Self-guided tour of 18 wineries, with barrel tastings, food pairings, special sales, $49, includes glass.

PARTY FOR A CURE - '50s SOCK HOP, 5-10 p.m. May 19, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-472-1334. DJ dance music, dinner, wine and beer, silent auction, prize drawings, for age 21 and older only, to benefit Josephine County Relay for Life. Tickets $20, includes dinner and drink ticket.

WHAT THE HEMP, 10 a.m.-5 p.,m. May 19-20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-862-7420, www.wthehemp.com. Hemp product vendors, speakers, panel,exhibits, educational forum. Free, with donation to local charities.

BENEFIT AUCTION, 4-7 p.m. May 20, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 129 N.W. E St., Grants Pass, auction@uugp.org. Original paintings, hand-blown glass, metal sculptures, services, unusual items, includes music and a potluck. Free admission.

NATURE CENTER OPENING, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 24-27, Rusk Ranch Nature Center, 27746 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-287-02164. Outdoor educational activities, butterfly pavilion, natural playground. Admission $3-$6.

MOON TREE RUN, 9 a.m. June 2, Smokejumper Base Museum, Cave Junction, contact 541-441-4804, or gobijumpers@gmail.com. Annual event includes 5k and 10k races, with awards.

541 OUTLAW CAR CLUB CHARITY CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2, Sixth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-659-3473, 541-660-9182. Hundreds of cars, trucks, motorcycles, with trophies, raffles. $15 car entry fee, free for spectators.

GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 800-6590-3440. Dealers offer firearms, ammunition, knives, accessories. Admission $7.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH CAR SHOW, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 9, Merlin Community Baptist Church, 361 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-479-6303, 541-660-1920. Cars of all years, makes and models, entertainment, raffle prizes, lunch. Free.

GOLF TOURNAMENT, 8:30 a.m. June 9, Dutcher Creek Golf Course, 4611 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-441-7945. Two-person scramble with prizes, to benefit Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center. $50 per player.

ART IN THE GARDEN, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 9-10. Grants Pass area, 541-479-3290. gpmuseum.com. Self-guided tour of area gardens and landscaping., along with art by area artists on display and for sale. Tickets $20, at Oregon Books, Pennysworth Acres, Gallery One and the Grants Pass Museum of Art.

Jackson County

BOWLS OF HOPE, 5-7 p.m. May 17, Ramada, 2250 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-690-3974, 541-244-4138. Soups and breads supper, with hand-painted ceramic bowl to take home, to benefit those facing hunger, special challenges or disabilities. $25 advance, $30 door.

GARDENS FOR GOOD TOUR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m May 19, Central Point and Jacksonville, 541-890-7490. Self-guided tour through six gardens, with live chamber music at one. Tickets $20, at Judy's Central Point Florist, Southern Oregon Nursery in Medford, Penny and Lulu in Medford, Blue Door Garden Store in Jacksonville, Eufloria in Ashland.

HISTORIC HOME TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into 19th-century inventions, $8 adults, $5 seniors and students.

SPRING ANTIQUES & VINTAGE SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20, Medford Armory,. 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 530-241-4063, www.tbcashows.info. Dealers from five states show and sell a variety of goods, antique evaluation and identification, free doll appraisals, quilt and lace displays and demos, food concessions. Admission $6, with free return.

JAPAN WEEK, 1-3 p.m. May 19, 2-3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. May 20, 7-10 p.m. May 26, Ashland and Phoenix, www.ja-so311.org. Events include a tea ceremony, ink brush painting workshop, Japanese storytelling performance, presentation by artist Wataru Sugiyama. Locations vary; all events are free.

LIVING HISTORY TOURS, 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. May 26, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into The Great Depression, $10 adults, $8 seniors and students.

SUNDAYS AT THE FARM, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, May 27-Sept. 2, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-608-0171. Family fun, children's activities, house and garden tours, featured guests or vendors. Admission free, house tours, 1-3 p.m., are $3-$5.

WILD ROGUE PRO RODEO, 7 p.m. May 31-June 2, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Professional cowboys compete in a variety of riding, roping, wrestling events. Thursday, $10 general, free for kids; Friday and Saturday, $10-$20 reserved, $15 general adult, $10 general child.

BREWS, BLUEGRASS & BBQ, noon-8 p.m. June 2, Roxy Ann Winery, 3283 Hillcrest Road, Medford, roguebbb.org. Samples from regional breweries, food from local ranchers, music by five regional bands, plus craft vendors, kids' activities. $20 advance, $25 door; cost includes pint glass and two half-pint tickets; $15-$20 for non-beer drinkers.

ROGUE VALLEY VETERANS POWWOW, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2-3, Veterans Administration Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics, 8495 Crater Lake Highway, White City, 541-601-3627.Native American music, drumming, gourd dancing, grand entries, arts and crafts. Free admission.

JUST RESIST: AN EVENING WITH WINONA LADUKE AND WATER PROTECTORS, 4-6 p.m. June 3, Stevenson Union, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland,541-301-9204, rogueclimate.org. Art, music, stories and speaker to benefit indigenous sovereignty and clean water. $20 general, $10 students and seniors, free for Native Americans.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon June 6, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, June 13, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541- "Gone Beneath the Waters: Lost Creek lake Villages," the sixth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

BEST OF BRITT, 5 p.m. June 21, Britt Pavilion, 350 First St., Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Food, spirits, live auction, music by Scott Bradflee's Postmodern Jukebox. Tickets $125, to benefit Britt's educational programs.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 799 Berrydale Ave., 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.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. RV Rally and Guaranty RV Showcase, May 25-27; Kansas, May 26; Bites, Blues & Brews, June 16; The Clairvoyants, June 16; George Thorogood and The Destroyers, July 6; The Takelma Run Cars & Coffee, July 8; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Little River Band, May 19; Australia's Thunder From Down Under, June 1-2; Roll the Dice Car Show, June 16; Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone, June 30; Peter Cetera, July 14; Eli Young Band, July 21; Rally in the Valley, July 28; Jeff Foxworthy, Aug. 11; Sept. 15, Three Dog Night, Sept. 15.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. King of the Cage, May 26; Comedy on the Coast, June 8-9; Happy Together Tour, June 20-21; Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, June 21-22; Brewer's Classic Golf Tournament, June 30; Comedy on the Coast, July 6-7; Beach, Bacon and Brews, July 14; Happy Together, July 20-21; Rodney Carrington, Aug. 3-4; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 3-4; Surf City Car Show and Playground Show & Shine, Aug. 25; Surf City Soundoff, Aug. 25-26; UB40, featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey, Sept. 14-15.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. BBQ Blues & Brews on the Bay, May 26-27; South Coast Clambake Music Festival, March 8-11; BBQ, Blues & Brews, May 26-27; Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone, June 9; Christopher Titus — Amerigeddon, June 30; Comedy Night, Wednesdays;Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Let it Ride Bike Show, Poker Run and Vendor Fair, May 18-19; Reckless Envy, May 18-19; Olem Alves, May 25-26; lounge entertainment, ongoing.