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.
Fridays and Saturdays, 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. July 27, Dave Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 6-9 p.m.; July 28, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz, 6:30 p.m.; July 29, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz piano, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. July 27-28, Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, funk, blues, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Fridays, corn hole tournament, 7-9 p.m. No cover, unless noted.
CHATEAU AT OREGON CAVES, 20000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592- 3400. July 27, Arthur Pons, rock, jazz, pop, piano, 7-9 p.m.; July 28, Illinois Valley String Band, old-time and contemporary Appalachian music, 4-6 p.m.; July 29, Bob Clark, one-man band, 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. 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. July 27, The Distilled-Spirit Rebellion, honky tonk, outlaw country rock, 7-11 p.m.; 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. Aug. 3, open mic, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.
THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. July 27, Brother Dege, psychedelic Southern Delta world punk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $7; Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover; 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. July 27-28, Tim Mitchell and Beats Workin', classic rock, country, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Aug. 12, wild horses paint & sip, 3 p.m., $40, includes a beverage, supplies and instruction, reservations at 541-450-1284.
GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. July 27, Willie and the Poor Boys, newgrass, 6-10 p.m.; July 28, Jim Lesher and the Western Express, 6-10 p.m.; July 29, Husk, country rock, 5-9 p.m.; July 30, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 1, Kentucky Blend, Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. July 27, Worshipper and Old Man Wizard, heavy rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; July 28, Brother Dege, psychedelic Southern Delta world punk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
HERB'S LA CASITA, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. 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. Aug. 1, Tipsy Paintbrush, paint and sip with jelly fish, 6:15 p.m., $40, reservations at squareup.com; Saturdays, pool tournament, 7 p.m., $6 entry.
JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. July 27-28, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.
THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. July 27-28, The Out-of-Towners, nostalgic 1950s and '60s rock, 7-10 p.m. Friday, 6-9 p.m. Saturday. No cover.
MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. July 27, Lonesome Road, country, 7-10 p.m., outdoor stage (smoke conditions permitting), $5.
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. 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. July 26, The Convergence, funk, 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 SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. July 26, Burlesque Bingo, dancers, comedians, bingo, 7-9 p.m., $5; July 27, The Rogue Underground, funk, soul, blues, reggae, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; July 28, Irie Rockers, reggae rock, 9:30 p.m. -12:30 a.m.; July 29, DJ Lion-O, dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; July 31, Rizlo Rinse Out, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 2, Doug Warner Duet, blues, ragtime, soul, 9-11 p.m. No cover, unless noted.
STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. Aug. 5, Roy Haber, comedy, 8:30 p.m., $10 advance, $15 door.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. July 27, Steve Berg, guitar, banjo, vocals; 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. July 26, open mic jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. July 28, Dale Hopper, old-time country, 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. Aug. 10-11 Comedy Night, with Patrick Garrity and Ricky Reyes, doors open at 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $10; Aug. 16, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. July 28, Lumina's Heart, Celtic pop duo with harp and historical clothing, 7-9 p.m.
Jackson County
APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. July 31, Orgone, dirty, organic California soul, $15 advance, $20 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. July 28, Behind the Wheat Grinder, Steamliner, and Insanitarium, 7-10 p.m., cover; July 31, Demon In Me, Cathedral Hills, SOAS, Undertows, Memoirs, 6-10 p.m., $5, all ages; Aug. 1, Boss' Daughter, John Dough Boys, 7-10 p.m., $5, all ages.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. July 26, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 7-9 p.m.; July 27-28, Danielle Kelly, soul, Motown, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 2, Adam Gabriel, acoustic, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. July 27, The John Dough Boys, punk blues, 9 p.m.-midnight;; $5; July 28, Comedy is a Drag, drag comedy show, 9-11 p.m., $10; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Magic Night, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m. No cover, unless noted.
BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252.
July 28,TC and the Reactions, power R&B, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.
BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. July 28, Slow Corpse, indie rock, 9 p.m, $10; Aug. 8, Planes on Paper with Josiah Johnson, folk, indie-rock, 9 p.m.; $8 advance at brownpapertickets.com, $10. door;
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. Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover,
CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. July 27-28, Comedy Night with opener Brad Ellis, and headliner David Conolly, 9-10:30 p.m. $10, karaoke after comedy.
THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10 p.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.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. July 27, Midnight Avocados, 8 p.m.-midnight; 28, The Giantess, blues, jazz, rock, country, soul, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. July 28, 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. July 28, The Rockets, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. July 27, Lauren Walker Madson, Americana, rockabilly, 9 p.m.-1 a.m; July 28, 40 Ounces to Freedom, Sublime tribute band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; 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. Wednesdays, karaoke, 10 p.m. No cover.
J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. July 27, Jon Galfano and The Stormchasers, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. 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. July 26, Jane Machine, bummer pop, Iconoplasty, electro looping, BoPl, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; July 27, McFarland, rockabilly, 9 p.m.; July 28, Cash'd Out, 7 p.m.; July 29, Lethal Injektion and Insanitarium, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; July 31, Hip Priest, Whoopee Cushion, and the Shaky Harlots, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Aug. 1, The Jack Maybe Project, American sound, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 2, The Routine, funk, rock, 8-11 p.m. Cover charges vary.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. July 27, Delilah Beaucoup, jazz, gypsy jazz, blues, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; July 28, Thor Polson Jazz Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Aug. 1, Myshkin Warbler, singer-songwriter, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 2, original play readings, 6-9 p.m. Cover charges vary.
MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. July 27, Incognito, pop light rock, 8-10 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. July 26, Holly Pyle and Shea Marshall, multi-instrumental, polyphonic looping, 9-11 p.m.; July 27, Cosmonautical and Space Challenger, rock, 9-11:30 p.m.; July 29, Balto, 7 p.m.; Aug. 1, Tyler Preston, acoustic blues, 8 p.m.; Aug. 3, Smith & Tegio, country folk duo, 7 p.m.; Sundays, Corner Boys, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m. No cover.
PONY ESPRESSO, 545 N Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3757. July 27, The Jerome Prairie Dogs, original folk, Americana, blues, rock. No cover.
PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. TAug. 19, Drake White, country for age 21 and older, 7:30 p.m., $18 advance, at universe.com, $25 door; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., no cover.
SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. July 28, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 9-11 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie DaCosta and Friends, rockabilly, blues, 8-11 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. Sept. 23, Gina Villalobos and Amee Chapman, country, blues, soul, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Aug. 17, Object Heavy, progressive soul, R&B from north California coast, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Aug. 19, Terry Robb, acoustic blues guitar, 7-10 p.m., $15.
TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. July 29, The Fabulous Savoys, R&B, soul, blues, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. July 28, Jon Galfano, classic rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. July 26, Sage Meadows, 7-10 p.m.; July 27, Dave Scoggin Duo, 6-8 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11 p.m.; July 28, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; July 29, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thom's open mic, 8-11 p.m.; July 30, Peggy Rose's Singers Showcase, 7-10 p.m., Aug. 1, Gene's Themed Open Mic, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 2, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. July 29, Buckle Rash, outlaw country, southern rock, 2-5 p.m.; Aug. 12, Fortune's Folly, alternative rock from Eugene, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. July 27, Wine Down with music by Rick Millward and Friends, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. July 27, Lady and the Tramp, variety, 5-8 p.m.; July 29, Doug Warner, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m.; No cover.
TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. July 29, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 1:30-4:30 p.m., no cover.
Jackson County
AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. Aug. 3, Mark Hill Band, mellow rock, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. July 26, David Cahalan, acoustic guitar, 6-8 p.m.; July 27, Stardust Trio, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; July 28, Stolen Moments American jazz, Latin jazz, gypsy jazz, flamenco, 6-8 p.m.; July 29, Blue Lightning, high energy rock, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 1, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 2, Hannah Cooper, folk singer songwriter, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 1, Shae Celine and Don Harriss, rock, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. July 29, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, contemporary, 3-5 p.m, no cover; Aug. 17, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 6-9 p.m., $7.50-$12.50.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 2, East Main Band, 1970s rock, 6-9 p.m., $5; Aug. 9, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, soul, funk, reggae, 6-9 p.m., $5; Fridays, Friday Family Night, lawn games and kids' activities, 4-8 p.m., no cover.
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. July 27, Duke Street, blues, 6:30-9 p.m., $6; Aug. 1, Aallotar, original chamber folk on violin, accordion and vocals, 7-9 p.m., $15; Aug. 3, Bishop Mayfield, blues, 6:30-9 p.m., $6; Aug. 5, Folk Music Festival, music by Jive Mountain, Blades of Grass, St. Cinder, Jen Ambrose, Matthew Fawcett, 4-7:30 p.m., $20 donation, includes dinner; Aug. 9, Polyphony Marimba, music of Zimbabwe 7-8:30 p.m., $10, benefits Rogue World Music.
KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. July 26, Ellipse, contemporary and classic rock duo, 5-7 p.m.; July 28, Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 2, Leonard Griffee, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. July 26, Art and Wine, new work by Mary Landberg, 6-8 p.m., no cover; July 27, Waking Hazel, bluegrass, Americana, 7-9:30 p.m., $10; Aug. 7, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. July 26, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo; Aug. 2, Jeff K and the Overtones, funky feel-good music. Music is 6-8 p.m. No cover.
ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. July 27, Mercy with Lynda Morrison, rock, blues, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5-$7; July 29, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. July 27, Nick Garrett Powell, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; July 28, The Evening Shades, progressive indie rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
2 HAWK WINERY, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Aug. 11, Behind the Wine: vineyard tours, 1 and 4 p.m., $30-$40, includes wine tasting, reservations required.
WEISINGER'S WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. July 28, Dayton Mason, harp, 2-5 p.m.; July 29, Matt Dorris, solo guitar, 2-5 p.m.No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
CIRCLE OF STONE, 6-8 p.m. July 26, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Celtic and classic rock. Free.
THE ANTHONY CUSENZA BAND, 6-9 p.m. July 27, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-476-3924. Reggae, roots, blues. $6, free for 12 and younger.
SOUND STAGE REVUE, 6:30 p.m. July 31, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-476-7717. Music of the 1980s. Free.
JUNIOR BROWN, 8 p.m. Aug. 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Alt country, indie rock, contemporary country, for ages 21 and over. $25.
SILAS WOLF, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 2, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Soulful solo guitar. Free.
GOOD SAINT NATHANAEL, 6-10 p.m. Aug. 3, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Indie folk, Americana, gospel, for all ages,. Cover.
221 FLY, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-476-7717. Original progressive rock. Free.
SUN ROSE, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 9, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Classic rock. Free.
LONESTAR, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, ext. 2. Country and country rock music, with Billy Lund and Whiskey Weekend opening. $15 reserved, $25 front of stage seating (includes fair admission); VIP tables for 10 are $600. Tickets at fairgrounds office (in person or by phone) and at the Grange Co-op in Grants Pass, Medford, Central Point, White City and Ashland.
ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 16, 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.
GRETCHEN OWENS, 9 p.m. Aug. 16, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, ext. 2. Country. Free with fair admission, $10 adults, $6 youth 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger.
L.E.F.T., 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-476-3924. Americana, indie roots and rock. $6, free for 12 and younger.
SOUND STAGE REVUE, 9 p.m. Aug. 17, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, ext. 2. Variety. Free with fair admission, $10 adults, $6 youth 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger.
COUNTRYFIED, 9 p.m. Aug. 18, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, ext. 2. Country. Free with fair admission, $10 adults, $6 youth 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger.
JONNY LANG, 8 p.m. Sept. 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Blues, gospel, rock singer-songwriter and guitarist, for ages 21 and over. $45 general, $55 reserved.
Jackson County
COUNTRY CROSSINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-6 p.m. July 26, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. July 27-28, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 29, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, cxfest.com. Country music artists on three stages, plus kids activities and entertainment, food and beverage concessions. Headliners include Alan Jackson, Ashley McBride, Brad Paisley, Dustin Lynch, Eric Church, Chris Janson. Single-day general admission $100, four-day pass $180-$200, VIP $240-$499.
BLUE LIGHTNING, 6:30 p.m. July 26, Bear Creek Park, Medford, 541-774-2400. High-energy dance music. Free.
ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. July 26, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-245-9494. Marches, show tunes, novelties, originals, with featured soloists. Pre-concert entertainment starts at 6:15 p.m.
BRITT ORCHESTRA WITH MEASHA BRUGGERGOSMAN, 7:30 p.m. July 27, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Soprano joins orchestra to perform commissioned work by Gabriel Kahane, plus Leonard bernstein. $25 and $45 reserved, $20 adult lawn, $10 student lawn.
ROCKER-T, 8-10:30 p.m. July 26, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. Reggae, with Dub Smashers. $15 advance, $20 door.
BRITT ORCHESTRA WITH SASHA COOKE, 7:30 p.m. July 28, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Mezzo-soprano joins orchestra to perform Bernstein and Bates, plus Brahms. $25 and $45 reserved, $20 adult lawn, $10 student lawn.
BRITTKIDS KONCERT, 10:15 a.m., July 29, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. "Iggy's String Theory," with Ignace Jang and Mark Bergman. Free.
BRITTKIDS KONCERT, 10:15 a.m., July 30, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. "Flora and the Search for the Groove," with Gabriel Globus-Hoenich and Britt Orchestra members. Free.
ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-245-9494. Marches, show tunes, novelties, originals, with featured soloists. Pre-concert entertainment starts at 6:15 p.m.
BRITT ORCHESTRA WITH JONATHAN BISS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Mezzo-soprano joins orchestra to perform Bernstein and Bates, plus Brahms. $25 and $45 reserved, $20 adult lawn, $10 student lawn.
BRITT ORCHESTRA, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Music by Shostakovich and Aaron Copland. $25 and $45 reserved, $20 adult lawn, $10 student lawn.
BRITTKIDS KONCERT, 10:15 a.m., Aug. 5, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. "Got Melody?" program with 16 Strings, Free.
FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL, 4-7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-488-2905. Music by Jive Mountain, Blades of Grass, St. Cinder, Jen Ambrose, Matthew Fawcett. Suggested donation $20, includes dinner, with no-host bar.
BRITTKIDS KONCERT, 10:15 a.m., Aug. 6, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. "Kid's Drums Unlimited" by Gabriel Globus-Hoenich and Friends. Free.
BRITTKIDS KONCERT, 10:15 a.m., Aug. 7, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. "Flora and the Search for the Groove," with Gabriel Globus-Hoenich and Britt Orchestra members. Free.
RONI LEE GROUP, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Pear Blossom Park at the Commons, Medford, 541-774-2400. Rock and alternative rock. Free.
POLYPHONY MARIMBA, 7-8:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-488-2905. Music of Zimbabwe. Admission by donation to benefit Rogue World Music.
FANNA-FI-ALLAH 8 p.m. Aug. 9, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. Traditional sufi qawwali music with deep devotion and ecstatic rhythms. $20 advance, $25 door.
THE BROTHER BROTHERS, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 10, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross lane, Medford, brobro.bpt.me. Acoustic duo plays Appalachian folk, traditional bluegrass, with Caitlin Jemma and the Goodness opening. $15, get tickets online.
BRITT ORCHESTRA WITH ANTHONY MARWOOD, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Violinist joins orchestra to perform Leonard Bernstein, plus Strauss. $25 and $45 reserved, $20 adult lawn, $10 student lawn.
BRITT ORCHESTRA CLOSING NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Program features Mahler's Symphony No. 6. $25 and $45 reserved, $20 adult lawn, $10 student lawn.
AMILTON GODY, LEA FREIRE & HARVEY WAINAPEL 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-488-3869. Pianist, flautist and reeds player perform Brazilian music. $25 general, $20 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.
GREEN SHOW, 6:45-8 p.m., through Oct. 14 (no shows Mondays), Courtyard Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, osfashland.org. A variety of musicians and dancers and other entertainers perform. Free.
Douglas County
DAKHA BRAKHA, 7 p.m. July 31, Stewart Park, Roseburg, 541-677-1708, halfshell.org. Ukrainian folk quartet. Free.
DUSTY HERD, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 2 Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-2037. Classic country from Eugene. Free.
NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, 7:30 p.m Aug. 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. co.douglas.or.us. Country rock. Free with fair admission, $8-$10, or $18-$30, plus fair admission.
PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, 7:30 p.m Aug. 8, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. co.douglas.or.us. Rock 'n' roll. Free with fair admission, $8-$10, or $18-$30, plus fair admission.
TOYZ, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 9 Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-2037. Classic rock from Coos Bay. Free.
GARY ALLAN, 7:30 p.m Aug. 9, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. co.douglas.or.us. Country. Free with fair admission, $8-$10, or $18-$30, plus fair admission.
PAPA ROACH, 7:30 p.m Aug. 10, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. co.douglas.or.us. Rock. Free with fair admission, $8-$10, or $18-$30, plus fair admission.
KUTLASS, 7:30 p.m Aug. 9, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. co.douglas.or.us. Christian rock. Free with fair admission, $8-$10, or $18-$30, plus fair admission.
ALTAN, 7 p.m. Aug. 14, Stewart Park, Roseburg, 541-677-1708, halfshell.org. Traditional Irish. Free.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"DOGSBREATH DEVERAUX, THE DASTARDLY DOCTOR OR…NURSES! FOILED AGAIN," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 27-Aug. 12, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Melodrama involving a good doctor, a bad doctor, a nasty nurse, a wealthy widow, and a heroine. Tickets $15 adults, $10 seniors, $5 children 12 and younger; $5 preview 7:30 p.m. July 26; Aug. 2 is pay-what-you-can night.
"ROCK 'N' ROLL FOREVER," 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Students 7-14 from Youth Theatre Ensemble theater camp perform the history of rock. Free.
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
"QUILTERS," 8 p.m. July 26-28, 2 p.m. July 22 and July 29, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, liviageniseproductions.org. Musical story of pioneer women, the challenges and rewards of frontier life. $15, online, at Paddington Station or at the door.
"JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT," 7:30 p.m Aug. 3-4, Aug. 9-10, 2 p.m Aug. 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon perform Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber musical based on the biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, his 11 brothers. and the coat of many colors. $25 adults, $15 students.
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 28, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2018 season opens with "Destiny of Desire" through July 12; "Romeo and Juliet," through Oct. 12; "The Book of Will, " through Oct. 13, "Love's Labor's Lost," through Oct. 14; "Henry V," "Manahatta," "Oklahoma," through Oct. 27; "Othello," "Sense and Sensibility" and "The Way the Mountain Moved," through Oct. 28. Next up: "Snow in Midsummer," Aug. 5. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.
"UNDER THE MANGO TREE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through July 29 Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. A young girl from New York is sent to Puerto Rico to live with her grandmother, resulting in cultural and generational clashes. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $18 students and children.
"PRISCILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 5 Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. Musical about two drag queens and a transsexual who take their drag show on the road through the Australian Outback. $29-$36.
"CALL MR. ROBESON," 5 p.m. Aug. 12, 3 p.m Aug. 13-14, 52 p.m Aug. 15, Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, 800-838-3006, brownpapertickets.com. The story of African-American actor-singer Paul Robeson's life, highlighting his pioneering and heroic political activism and his music, written and performed by Tayo Aluko. $20-$30.
"PIPPIN" 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 12, Randall Theatre, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical about a young man in search of fulfillment. Tickets $22 general, $17 on Thursdays.
"AVENUE Q," 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 9, 8 p.m., Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A recent college grad moves into a new neighborhood where he and his new friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their purpose in life. $25-$39.
Douglas County
"THE LITTLE MERMAID," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 26-Aug. 5, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Musical story of a mermaid princess, fascinated with the human world, makes a dangerous seal with a sea witch to find.
CHILD'S PLAY
Josephine County
YOUTH THEATER ENSEMBLE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 23-Aug. 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Summer musical theater camp for ages 7-14, with public performances Aug. 2-3. $150 per camper.
MUSICAL STORYTIME, 3 p.m. July 25, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Learn about ukulele, listen and sing-along to songs and hear stories about music, with children's author Judy Cox. Free.
W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. July 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.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM: LIBRARIES ROCK," through 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 THEATER CAMP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6-18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Ages 7-16 learn singing, acting, dancing, costume, prop and set making, improv, and put on public performance. $200 per person, if registered by July 2, $225 July 3-Aug. 1; partial scholarships available.
SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS, through 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.
SUN SCHOOL, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays or Tuesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 9, Rusk Ranch Nature Center, Cave Junction, 541-287-0172. Four-week outdoor education and activity program, for grades K-3 (Monday and Wednesday) grades 4-8 (Tuesday and Thursday). Sliding scale.
BOOKS IN THE PARK, 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Aug. 17, Grants Pass, 541-474-0571, summerfoodoregon.org. Special storytimes, free lunch and books to take home for ages 18 and younger. Tuesdays at Lawnridge Park, 1090 N.W. Hawthorne Ave; Wednesdays at Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 S.W. Webster Road; Thursdays and Riverside Park, 304 E. Park St. Free.
SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon, Aug. 18, 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.
CAMP EEK, weekdays through 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 DAY CAMPS, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Aug. 30, 14614 Watergap Road, Pacifica Garden, Williams, pacificagarden.org. Youth enjoy variety of activities and educational opportunities. July 23-26, Rock Band Camp; July 30-Aug. 2, Dramatic Adventures; Aug. 6-9, Summer Sewing Fun; Aug. 13-14 and Aug. 15-16, Into the Wild (overnight camp); Aug. 20-23, Yoga Camp; Aug. 27-30, Building and Art,. $175, scholarships and discounts available.
SUMMER DAY CAMP, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 31, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Week-long program of activities for ages 6-11, with a different theme each week. $110-$135 per week, $27-$32 per day.
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.
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, through 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.-6 p.m. daily through Labor Day; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2, free to active duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day, admission $2 every first Sunday.
ART
Josephine County
FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 3, 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 July: Jean Mount at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway; Billye Woodford at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St . For August: Maria DeRuyte at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway; Gillian Keir at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St .
ART FRIDAY, 4-8 p.m. Aug. 10, Jubilee park, Cave Junction, 541-592-6222. Connie Sue's birdhouses are featured, with music, children's art activity at the Cave Junction Farmers Market. Free,
BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Bright and colorful paintings by Hope Frederick, through July.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Mid-Century Beat," paintings by Cherri Van Syoc with geometric designs, colors and images of 1962, through July 31.
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. "Something About James: Memories From My Childhood," real and fantastical creatures by James Condos, through July 27. "Ambus," a group exhibit, Aug. 3-Sept. 13.
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.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. ""Hidden Magic," artwork by gallery artists, through Aug. 10.
UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "The Selfie Show," portrait paintings by Cheryl Magellen inspired by selfie photo submissions from around the world, and "Beg to be Remembered," collaborative exhibit of Stephanie Lee and Sue Hadden, through July 28.
WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. "CreatorSpace Exhibition," work by RCC students and faculty, through Aug. 10.
Jackson County
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.
THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17, 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. "Varied Expressions," realistic, abstract, acrylic, pastel, oil watercolor and mixed media paintings by the gallery's four directors Linda Boutacoff, Eve Margo-Withrow, Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, Judy Richardson, through July 29.
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. Plein Aire Group, through July 29.
ART SALON, 2 p.m. July 29, 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. July 29 is Denise Souza Finney; Aug. 26 is Ann DiSalvo.
ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Trunk show by Thalia Keple, Deb Van Poolen, Midge Black, through July, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735.Art quilts by Claudia Law and pottery by Bonnie Morgan, through July.
CAFE 116, 116 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-488-6414. "Oregon Coast Trail," a collection of outdoor scenes done in contemporary realism meets impressionism by Kristen O'Neill, through August. Reception 4-7 p.m. Aug. 3.
CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Entering the Infinite," large-scale drawings exploring control and chaos, by Andrew Youngblood; "Seasons," photographs by Taylor Sayles; "Lacy River Botanicals," abstract jewel-tones collage paintings by Jessica Lee Findleton; "Pour, Puddle, Smear, Crinkle," pink watercolors by Paige Gerhard; "Sanitary Flow," 3-D printed constructions by Ben Gradel; "Tree Friend," photography by Sam Schuh, through Sept. 21.
GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Images Through the Eye of the Lens," through July.
GALT GALLERY, 40 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-625-4014. "Animals of the Spirit," animal;-inspired tribal creations by Wendy Bloom, Loren Shaw and Mariano Padilla, through July.
HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Siskiyou Paintings," abstracts of the landscape by Tom Hausken, through July 31.
HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. "The Art of 'Peanuts' Animation," storyboard sketch by Vill Melendez Productions, with some signed and numbered animation cel setups, rare vintage animation cel set-ups. production layouts, character model original drawings, limited edition "Peanuts" art, through July.
LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. "Control and Chaos," large paintings by Marigny Goodyear, through August; reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 3.
NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.
OAK LEAF STUDIO, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756. New landscapes by Leif Trygg, through July.
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Caught in the Moment," images by Julie Bonney, through July.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Sanctuary," ceramics by Julia Janeway, through Aug. 24.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "Casta Paintings" minimalist works by Nancy Friedmann-Sanchez, exploring memory, migration and pursuit of the American dream; "When the Moon Hangs on the Wall," landscapes, seascapes and abstracts by Douglas Melini, "Hyperian," free-standing sculpture inspired by pop culture and geometry by Esther Ruiz, "I Often Dream of Mountain" paintings of natural landscapes by Karla Woziak, through Sept. 8.
SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Manifest Magik," work by Heather Brunetti, through July.
STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Photographs by Robert Jaffe, through July.
Douglas County
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Umpqua Valley Arts Association Members Show," through Sept. 7.
LITERARY
Josephine County
BOOK SIGNING AND READING, 3:30-4:30 p.m. July 28, Aquarius Books and Gifts, 528 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-479-4000. Nin Sharyn Bebeau presents her novel "Meshka the Wise Woman."
BOOK SIGNING, 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Former Grants Pass resident Daniel Grimm presents his young adult novel "Team Triassic...Beginning."
AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Aug. 7, 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. Aug. 10, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.
BOOK SIGNING, noon- 4 p.m. Aug. 11, Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-787-5525. Nine local authors present their books, from historical fiction to healthy living to a children's picture book.
BOOKS IN THE PARK, 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, through Aug. 17, Grants Pass, 541-474-0571, summerfoodoregon.org. Special storytimes, free lunch and books to take home for ages 18 and younger. Tuesdays at Lawnridge Park, 1090 N.W. Hawthorne Ave; Wednesdays at Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 S.W. Webster Road; Thursdays and Riverside Park, 304 E. Park St. Free.
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
AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. July 28, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Film, TV and radio writer Jackie Apodaca presents "The Working Actor: Two Backstage Columnists Share Ten Years of Advice." Free.
WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon July 28, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.
AUTHOR TALK, noon July 29, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Dr. Tae Yun Kim presents her self-improvement book "Seven Steps to Inner Power." Free.
AUTHOR TALK, 2-3 p.m. Aug. 5, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Doctor and counselor Jan Harrell presents her nonfiction "Love Now! Untangling Relationships." Free.
BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 7, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group.
GOLD HILL WRITER'S CRITIQUE GROUP, 5-6 p.m. Aug. 8, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Writers of any genre share works in progress. Free, registration required.
AUTHOR READING, 7 p.m. Aug. 8, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. San Francisco author Cara Black presents her novel "Murder on the Left Bank." Free.
PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group discusses "vacation." Free.
WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 10, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.
AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Aug. 11, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Hank DenHerder presents his revised story of environmentalists and the people who supply their needs, "False Alarm." Free.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through 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. Aug. 14, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "Splintered" by A.G. Howard. Free.
BOOK SALE, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 17, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228.
AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Aug. 18, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Ginger her inspirational biography "In the Silver Maple Tree: The Adventures of an Impetuous Young Girl Captivated by God." Free.
AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Aug. 25, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author John Mortenson presents his novel "Steadfast Sword." Free.
BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "From Bacteria to Back and Back: the Evolution of Minds" by Daniel C. Dennett. Free.
SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group. Free.
FAIRS/ FESTS
Josephine County
BACK TO THE FIFTIES, through July 28, Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, travelgrantspass.com. Retro fest with poker run (July 26), classic car pre-show, lime-up, 50s legends concert and movie (July 27), car show, kids games, show and shine, car cruise, Elvis impersonator concert (July 28.) Free.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 15-18, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Carnival rides and games, exhibits and demonstrations, racing pigs, pedal pullers, reptile exhibits, livestock, Jest in Time circus, clowns, live music, food concessions, concerts (Lonestar Aug. 15; Gretchen Owens Aug. 16; Sound Stage Revue Aug. 17; Countrified, Aug. 18) truck and tractor pulling (Aug. 16-17), open horse show (Aug. 17), rodeo broncs, bulls and barrels (Aug. 18).
Jackson County
COUNTRY CROSSINGS MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-6 p.m. July 26, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. July 27-28, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 29, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, cxfest.com. Country music artists on three stages, plus kids activities and entertainment, food and beverage concessions. Headliners include Alan Jackson, Ashley McBride, Brad Paisley, Dustin Lynch, Eric Church, Chris Janson. Single-day general admission $100, four-day pass $180-$200, VIP $240-$499.
Douglas County
MYRTLE CREEK SUMMER FESTIVAL, 4-10 p.m. July 26, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 27-28, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-3037. Game booths, bingo, live music, cake walk, rock painting, contests and tournaments, car show and shine, parade lumberjack show, fireworks. Free admission.
ROSEBURG BEER WEEK, through July 28, various breweries and pubs, Roseburg, brewburg.com/rbw. Brewery and pub visits, special releases, tastings and tap takeovers, beer and food pairings, live music, contests, games, diversions. Check online for schedule of events.
DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR, 7 a.m.-11 p.m Aug. 7-11, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. co.douglas.or.us. Carnival games and rides, livestock, agriculture, food, entertainment. Headliners: Aug. 7: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Aug. 8, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Aug. 9, Gary Allen, Aug. 10, Papa Roach, Aug. 11, Kutless.
Admission $8-$10, free for children 12 and younger., concert tickets $18-$30.
Willamette Valley
OREGON STATE FAIR, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 24-25, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 26-Aug. 30, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 31-Sept. 2, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sept. 3, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, 800-833-0011, oregonstatefair.org. Live music, rides, games, livestock, competitions, food, exhibits. Headliners: Styx, Aug. 24; Randy Houser with Blackhawk, Aug. 25; American Idol Live, Aug. 27; Roots and Boots, Aug. 28; Faith and Family Night with Skillet, Aug. 29; Kool & The Gang with The Village People, Aug. 30; John Kay Steppenwolf with The Guess Who, Aug. 31; Masters of Illusion, Sept. 1; Old Dominion and Michael Ray, Sept. 3. Admission $5-$6 advance, $6-$8 at the gate reserved concert seating is extra.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
PIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 5-9 p.m. July 26, Powderhorn Cafe, 321 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Pie and ice cream to benefit Josephine County Search & Rescue. By donation.
PIE & ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 4-7 p.m. July 27, Josephine County Historical Society, Fifth and J streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Pie baking contests, musical entertainment, pie and beverages for sale. Free admission.
TEXAS HOLD'EM POKER TOURNAMENT, 6-9:30 p.m. July 27, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-218-1227, eventbrite.com. Poker tournament to benefit Securing Our Safety research project. $50 buy-in, includes dinner; prizes to top 25 finishers, top prize is $500 cash.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 28, Rogue Valley Humane Society, 429 N.W. Scenic Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Sale of Christmas decorations and others items in preparation for the holidays.
OPEN CAMPUS, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 28, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Tour the wildlife animal rehabilitation facility without a guide, but with docents to share information. $14 adults, $12 seniors, $7 kids 4-13.
OUTDOOR MOVIE, 8:30 p.m. July 28, Caveman Pool, Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. YMCA presents a showing of the film "The Sandlot," with swimming from 7-8:15 p.m., movie at 8:30 p.m., $5 per family.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk Aug. 3, Redwood Park, 1395 Dowell Road, Grants Pass, 541-471-6435. Showing of "Paddington 2." Free. Aug. 10 is "The Goonies" in Reinhart Volunteer Park; Aug. 24 is "CoCo" in Riverside Park.
Jackson County
VETERAN BENEFIT EXPO, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 503-373-2389, expo.oregondva.com. More than 65 booths with state and federal service providers, nonprofit agencies, employers and other resources for Oregon veterans and their families.
HIVE TO TABLE, 6:30 p.m. July 28, Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, beegirl.org. Local farm dinner and fundraiser — with live music and silent auction — to benefit Bee Girl.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk Saturdays, through Aug. 11 (except July 7), various Jackson County parks, 541-774-2400. Free family movies, with entertainment starting around 7 p.m. July 28 is "The Ninjago Movie" at Lewis Park; Aug. 4 is "The Incredibles" at Lone Pine Park; and Aug. 11 is "Ferdinand:" at Howard Park. Free admission.
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING, 5 p.m. July 30, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Showing of "Generation Zapped," about the ill effects of cell phone technology. Free.
HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Aug. 1, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Aug. 8, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "Newswatch '65: Rogue Valley TV News From the 1960s," the eighth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.
HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour walking tours through the town's ghosts and spirits of the past. $5, advance reservations recommended.
SHAKTI UNITED — DIVINE FEMININE MINI-FEST, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 4, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, brightstarevents.com. Mantra music, kirtan, musical meditation, open mic, nada yoga, harmonium chant, and Indian classical voice workshops, dharma talks. $29-$58, camping available.
LUNAFEST, 1 p.m. Aug. 4, Smullin Center, 2825 E. Barnett Road, Medford, 541-621-1349, lunafest.org. Short films by, for and about women. $15, proceeds assist local women with breast cancer issue and needs.
SUNDAYS AT THE FARM, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through 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.
LIVING HISTORY TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through September, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into the house, the family, the Victoria Era. Family Life tours first, second and fifth Saturdays; Victorian Days tours third Saturdays, Living History tours fourth Saturdays. $3-$10 adults, $3-$8 seniors and students.
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.
Douglas County
SUTHERLIN STAMPEDE RODEO, 7 p.m. July 27-28, Sutherlin Rodeo Grounds, sutherlin, 541-672-4882. Mutton busting, calf riding, peewee and junior barrels, junior bull riding, high school bull riding, women's barrel race, open bull riding. Free, canned food donations welcome.
SUTHERLIN STAMPEDE PARADE, 10 a.m. July 28, downtown Sutherlin, 541-459-3280.
Oregon coast
BANANA BELT FAT TIRE BIKE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 4, Gold Beach, eventbrite.com. race ride, casual ride, slow race, log pull, fat bike activities, beach games, after-ride celebration. Registration $30-$32.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Gabriel Iglesias, Aug. 4; UFC 227 Viewing, Aug. 4; Summer Nights Scotch and Cigar Samping, Aug. 16; Tacotopia Tequila and Music festival, Sept. 15; Los Lonely Boys, Sept. 15; Summer Nights Scotch and Cigar Samping, Sept. 20; Tattoo Expo, Sept. 28-30; Music in the Courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 29; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 5; The Brittney Ride Event, Oct. 12-14; karaoke, Tuesdays.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Rally in the Valley, July 28; Jeff Foxworthy, Aug. 11; Manila Disco Fever, Aug. 25; Three Dog Night, Sept. 15; One Night in Memphis, Oct. 13; Skid Row with Slaughter, Nov. 3; Jo Koy, Dec. 15; lounge entertainment, ongoing.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Happy Together, July 28; Rodney Carrington, Aug. 3-4; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 24-25; 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; Comedy on the Coast, Sept. 28-29; Paula Abdul, Nov. 2-3; lounge entertainment, ongoing.
MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Food Truck Off, Aug. 3-5; DJ Summer Dance Party, Thursdays through Aug. 31; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 8-9; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Olem Alves and Inner Limits, July 27-28; Vicky Lawrence and Mama, Aug. 11; lounge entertainment, ongoing.