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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

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

ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222.

Fridays and Saturdays, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Aug. 17-18, Worlds Least Dangerous Band, vocal driven party band, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, 9-ball tournament, 7-11 p.m., $5.

CHATEAU AT OREGON CAVES, 20000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592- 3400. Aug. 24. Arthur Pons, piano covers, 7-9 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. Aug. 24, Groove Convergence, cosmic funk, 8-11 p.m., outdoors; 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. 16, Tipsy Paintbrush, art, 6-9 p.m., $35, reservations required through squareup.com; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.

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THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. 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. Aug 17, Box Brothers, heavy blues, funk, pop, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 18, live music TBA, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. Aug. 17, Diamonds and Denim, rock, country rock, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 18, Jim Lesher & Western Express, country, country rock, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 19, Tim Mitchell and Beats Workin', classic rock, 5-9 p.m.; Aug. 20, Tim Mitchell, acoustic rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 22, Gary Berlant, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Aug. 17, The Higgs, cosmic California rock, 8-11 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. Aug. 17-18, Noisy Neighbors, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Aug. 17, Ben Rice Trio, traditional blues, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 18, Kentucky Blend Trio, bluegrass, country, folk, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Aug. 17, The Cultivators, roots reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight, $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.

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.

ROYAL BARGE THAI CUISINE, 120 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-6942. Aug. 24, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Aug. 17, Maddy Joy and Company, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 18, The Invaders, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Sunday-Thursdays, karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Aug. 16, The John Dough Boys, high energy punk grass, 9 p.m.-midnight.; Aug. 17, Dawna Crocker, singer-songwriter, 9:30-10:30 p.m., DJ Finattik, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; Aug. 18, DJ For the Wicked, with guest Alcyon Massive, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Aug. 19, Mikael Pederson, soulful folk, 9-11 p.m.; Aug. 23, Jesse Meade, acoustic fingerstyle guitar and vocals, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. Aug. 20, Paint Night, 7-9 p.m., $45.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Aug. 17, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Aug. 23, open mic jam, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9-ball tournament, 7 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Aug. 18, Guppy, Americana duo, 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. 16, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Aug. 20, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Aug. 25, Artful Rain, American and English folk duo, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Aug. 17, Awaken I Am, Y.H.W.H., and Cathedral Hills, 7 p.m.; Aug. 18, Long Hallways, Graveburner, Bathophobia, 7 p.m.; Aug. 21, Artificial Aliens, Impurities, Phaedrus, Steaksauce Mustache, Soot; 7 p.m. Cover charges vary.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 16-18, Eric Leadbetter & Friends, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, 8-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Aug. 23. Shybo Torres Duo, acoustic folk rock, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Aug. 18, L.E.F.T., eclectic indie rock, 9-11:30 p.m.; Aug. 19, Tess and Casey Minnick, eclectic blues, Motown, old country, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 21, Rogue Valley Poetry Slam, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 25, Derek Deon and The Vaughns, dreamy indie pop, 9-11 p.m., $5; Aug. 27, Monday Rainbow Affair, LBGTQ social gathering, 6 p.m.; 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.

Aug. 18, Crossfire, country, 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. Aug. 25, Lenny "Fuzzy" Rankins, blues, jazz, 9 p.m, $5.

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. Aug. 17-18, Comedy Night with opener Rick Reyes, and headliner Patrick Garrity, 8-10 p.m. $10, karaoke after comedy.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Aug. 17, WAZ UP Southern Oregon Summer Take Over 3, two stages, two bars, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m., $5; Aug. 18, 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. Aug. 16, Pole Formance, pole dance and fitness, 8-11 p.m., $10-$20; Aug. 17, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 19, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 21, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 23, Doug and Greg, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. Aug. 19, Black Spice Polynesian Popup, island music, tropical menu and cocktails, 7 p.m.-1 a.m.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Aug. 18, The Spiral Kings, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m . No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Aug. 17, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 18, live music, 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. Aug. 16, Ras Cricket and the Cultivators, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 17, Black Cadillac Kings, rockabilly, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

JAMMIN' SALMON, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0888. Aug. 25, Forrest The Band, 8-11 p.m., 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. Aug. 17, The Higgs, 9 p.m.; Aug. 18, Waking Things, 9 p.m.; Aug. 20, Hi Crime, Whoopie Cushion, BoPl, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 22, Talia Keys; Aug. 27, Void King, The English Language, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 28, Phono Pony, BoPl, The Elephant, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 29, Forty Feet Tall. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Aug. 17, Jim Quinby and Julia Roup, jazz, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 18, Terry Robb, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Aug. 22, La Baguette House Band, 10 a.m.-noon; Aug. 23, folk and Americana, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Aug. 23, Talia Keys, 8-10 p.m. Cover charges vary.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Aug. 17, Ripple Effect, classic rock, Beatles, Grateful Dead, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Aug. 16, Marshall House, 9 p.m.; Aug. 18, Matt Bradford, 7 p.m.; Aug. 21, 2 Singer Songwriters Walk Into A Bar, 8 p.m.; Aug. 22, Chris Lind and Grand Kid, 8 p.m.; Aug. 24, Sonic Pallettes Showcase with Iconoplasty, RQM Kincaid and Iconoplasty, 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. Aug. 17-18, Hog Wild, rock, soul, blues, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Aug. 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. Aug. 18, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 8:30-11 p.m.; Aug. 19, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 8-11 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; Aug. 23, Mike Dillon, with Brad Houser and Paulo Baldi, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15; Aug. 30, Marty O'Reilly and the Old Soul Orchestra, roots music, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. Aug. 19, The Ben Rice Blues Band, blues, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Aug. 17, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 17, Rogue Comedy Underground, stand-up comedy, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 24, Hog Wild, classic rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Aug. 16, Gayle Wilson Trio, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 17, Dave Scoggin Duo, 6-8 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11 p.m.; Aug. 18, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Aug. 19, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thom's open mic, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 20, Wild Goose Chase Trio, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 21, Fredricks and Warner, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Aug. 26, Bob Luna & The Lunatics, rock and blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Aug. 18, Wine Down with music by The Hurrman Burrman Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m. $5.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 17, Bryan Teal, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m.; Aug. 19, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, R&B, contemporary, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 19, Tim Togstad (of Relative Soul), 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. Aug. 17, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, soul, Motown, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8; Aug. 31, Tim Mitchell and Beats Workin', classic rock, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 16, Jeff & Jeffri, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m. ; Aug. 17, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, R&B, contemporary, 6-8 p.m; Aug. 18, Eric Leadbetter, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 19, David Cahalan, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m.; Aug., 22, Tim Church, classical, jazz, Brazilian, Broadway, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 23, John Nilsen, piano, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. Aug. 19, Dinner in the Vines, Italian varietals with Italian foods, 5-7 p.m., $75-$90, advance reservations; Sept. 22, Dinner in the Vines, old and new Thone varietals paired with foods, 5-7 p.m., $75-$90, advance reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 17, Savanna, folk, rock, reggae, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 23, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 17, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, 6-9 p.m., $7.50-$12.50; Aug. 19, Robbie DaCosta Band, rockabilly, blues, 3-5 p.m, no cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 16, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 6-9 p.m., $5; Aug. 17, Salsa Brava, Latin, salsa, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $10 general, $5 kids 5-12, free for 4 and younger, with salsa and bachata dance lessons at 6:30 p.m.; 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. Aug. 17, Broadway Phil and the Shouters, harmonica-driven rock and blues, 6:30-9 p.m., $6; Aug. 24, Mercy, blues, 6:30-9 p.m., $6; Aug. 25, Gypsy Soul, acoustic rock-pop, blues-jazz, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $25 concert only, $40, music plus wine, appetizers, meet-and-greet (5:30 p.m.), tickets at Music Coop or gypsysoul.com; Aug. 31, The Rogue Suspects, funk, rock, blues, R&B, 6:30-9 p.m., $6.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Aug. 16, Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 23, Ellipse, contemporary and classic rock duo, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 17, John Nilson, piano, 7-9 p.m., $10.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 16, Fogline, country; Aug. 23, Blowin' Smoke, modern country. Music is 6-8 p.m. No cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 17, Robbie DaCosta Band, R&B, rockabilly, blues, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5-$7; Aug. 19, Don Harris and Shae Celine, jazz, standards, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 17, Doug Warner, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 18, Deja Neaux, jazz fusion, 6-8 p.m., $5; Aug. 22, Jared Gutridge, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

2 HAWK WINERY, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Sept. 15, So Long to Summer Bash, BBQ, wine bar, performances, dancing, games, $60-$70, reservations required.

WEISINGER'S WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Aug. 18, Dayton Mason, acoustic guitar and vocals, 2-5 p.m.; Aug. 19, Tim Church, classical, jazz, Brazilian, Broadway, 2-5 p.m.No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

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, $6 adults, $3 youth 6-12, free for ages 5 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, $8 seniors, $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, $8 seniors, $6 youth 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger.

DANIKA AND JEB, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Nashville-based acoustic duo with eclectic repertoire. $15.

THE EVENING SHADES, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 25, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-476-3924. Alternative power and indie rock. $6, free for 12 and younger.

RUPERT WATES, 7 p.m Aug. 31, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Vocalist and guitarist presents eclectic mix of acoustic folk, flavored with jazz, vaudeville and cabaret. $15.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 1, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-779-8145. Acoustic music jam, for all ages. Admission by donation.

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, with Zane Carney, for ages 21 and over. $45 general, $55 reserved.

GEORGE WINSTON, 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316. Rural folk piano for ages 21 and over. $38 general, $48 and $58 reserved.

Jackson County

REBELUTION, 6 p.m. Aug. 16, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. California reggae, with guests Stephen Marley, Common Kings and Zion I. $49.50 reserved, $39.50 lawn, $29.50 children.

YAK ATTACK, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Pear Blossom Park at the Commons, Medford, 541-774-2400. Electronic power trio from Portland. Free.

ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, 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.

HANUMAN PROJECT, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 17, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. Live kirtan, with Paul Mitchell and guided meditation. Suggested $15 donation.

BRITTKIDS KONCERT, 10:15 a.m., Aug. 18, Bear Creek Park, Medford, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. "Corps of Discovery" with The Meriweathers. Free.

PEACE JAM, 6 p.m. Aug. 18, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-7001, liveatthearmory.com. Music by Sol Seed, reggae fusion from Eugene, and Craig Wright and Friends, The Evening Shades, Southwest Royal, plus craft beer, wine, food trucks, local artists, glassblowers. $15 advance (online), $20 door, for all ages.

BEE-LOVED BENEFIT, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-488-2905. Sentimental ballads, contemporary pop and timeless classics with vocals by Jen Ambrose and arrangements and piano by Annieville. Donations.

BRITTKIDS KONCERT, 10:15 a.m., Aug. 20, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Traditional folk dance of Mexico with Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre. Free.

DISPATCH, 6:15 p.m. Aug. 23, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Indie folk rock-reggae, with Nahko and Medicine for the People. $46 reserved, $39 standing room only and lawn, $29 children.

FRANKIE HERNANDEZ BAND, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Pear Blossom Park at the Commons, Medford, 541-774-2400. Funk, rock, reggae, Latin. Free.

BRANDI CARLILE, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Folk singer songwriter, with Jade Bird opening and Haley Johnson in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $59.50 reserved, $43.50 lawn, $33.50 children.

BEATS ANTIQUE, 9 p.m. Aug. 24, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-7001, liveatthearmory.com. Experimental world fusion, electronic music from the Bay Area, for 18 and older. $25.

BRITTKIDS KONCERT, 10:15 a.m., Aug. 25, Britt Performance Garden, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. "Don't Laugh at Me" with Steve Seskin. Free.

SONGS AND STORIES FROM THE PIONEER ERA, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 25, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850.David Gordon presents songs from the Oregon Trail, Stephen Foster ballads, music form 1849 and more. Free.

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.

ANTHRAX, 8 p.m. Aug. 25, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-7001, liveatthearmory.com. Speed metal. $25 advance, $30 door.

THE SHOOK TWINS, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 29, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, shooktwins.bpt.me. Folk music, with full band and guest Bart Budwig. Tickets $20 advance (online), $25 door.

PETER FRAMPTON, 7 p.m. Aug. 30, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Rock, with Lenny "Fuzzy" Rankins in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $69 reserved and standing room only, $48 lawn, $38 children.

PORTUGAL. THE MAN, 6 p.m. Aug. 30, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Alternative rock, with LiquidLight in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $49.50 reserved, $39.50 lawn, $29,50 children.

THE BREVET, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Pear Blossom Park at the Commons, Medford, 541-774-2400. Alternative and Americana from Irvine, California. Free.

THE ORIGINAL WAILERS, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Reggae band performs the "Legends" album, with Ozomatli and Chali 2na. $43 reserved, $48 standing room only, $38 lawn, $28 children.

JASON MRAZ, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Soulful folk-pop, with Brett Dennen opening and Frankie Hernandez in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $89 reserved, $95 standing room only, $56 lawn, $46 children.

VOODOO THREAUXDOWN, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 7, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. New Orleans jazz, with Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Galactic, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New Breed Brass Band with guests Cyril Neville, and Walter Wolfman Washington. $59 reserved, $42 lawn, $32 children.

BLUEGRASS PROMENADE, 3-8:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-664-2079, sohs.org. Music by Rainy & the Rattlesnakes, Waking Hazel and Siskiyou Summit, plus instrument petting zoo, and an old-fashioned hoedown (7-8:30 p.m.). $20 adults, $15 Southern Oregon Historical Society members and children 6-18.

STORM LARGE AND LE BONHEUR, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8, Britt Gardens, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Jazz and standards, with the Paul Turnipseed Trio in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $48 reserved, $38 lawn, not recommended for children.

MADELEINE PEYROUX, 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Jazz and contemporary music singer-songwriter. $40.50, $50.50, $60.50.

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

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. 11, 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.

FRANKIE HERNANDEZ BAND, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-2037. Reggae, rock, funk and soul, from Medford. Free.

PINK MARTINI WITH GUESTS, 7 p.m. Aug. 21, Stewart Park, Roseburg, 541-677-1708, halfshell.org. Classical pop, Latin, jazz. Free.

KENTUCKY BLEND, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-2037. Americana, folk, cowboy, country rock from Grants Pass. Free.

SOUND STAGE REVUE, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-2037. Salute to the USA. Free.

ALICE DIMICELE, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 30, Oran Mor Meadery, 305 Melrose Road, Roseburg, 928-600-8138. Jazz-blues-R&B-rock fusion, to benefit Umpqua Watersheds. $20 advance, $25 door; tickets sold in Roseburg at Umpqua Watersheds, While Away Books and Oran Mor Meadery.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"PETER PAN JR." 11 a.m. Aug. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Students 7-17 from One Eleven Theatre Company summer theater camp perform musical. Free.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, 2 p.m Aug. 25-26, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skits, My Favorite Husband's "Young Matrons League Tryout" and Baby Snooks' "Animals," plus musical entertainment and refreshments. $12 with advance reservation, $14 door.

"CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG," 7 p.m. Aug. 25, 2 p.m Aug. 26, 7 p.m Aug. 31, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 1, 2 p.m Sept. 2, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, roguemusictheatre.org. Musical adventures of an eccentric inventor who restores an old race car that can float and fly and attracts the interest of a dastardly baron. Get advance tickets online or at Oregon Books & Games, or at the door. $15 general, $12 seniors (65 and older) and students (10-18), $7 children under 10.

"PRIDE AND PREJUDICE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Sept. 7-23, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel about a match-making mother with five unmarried daughters. Tickets $15; on sale beginning Aug. 16.

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

MEXICAN DANCE RECITAL, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Central Medford High School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 510-697-7884. Advanced and intermediate students perform dances from various regions of Mexico with authentic costumes. Tickets $5, free for kids under 10.

"LEND ME A TENOR — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 16, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Classic Ken Ludwig farce re-imagined as an over-the-top musical. Tickets $28 general, $22 seniors, $20 students and children; Aug. 16 preview is $15.

"SPOTLIGHT ON THE KINGSTON TRIO," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 26, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. The Kingston Trio's own Bob Haworth pays tribute to the band's timeless folk music. from the 1950s and '60s. $20-$33.

"FORBIDDEN BROADWAY," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 7-23, Randall Theatre, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical revue satire tribute to Broadway's stars and songwriters.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.

PAULA POUNDSTONE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedy and political commentary. $27, $30, $33.

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," "Snow in Midsummer," through Oct. 27; "Othello," "Sense and Sensibility" and "The Way the Mountain Moved," through Oct. 28. Dates, times, ticket prices vary.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FAIR, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Grants Pass-Merlin Moose Lodge, 220 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Free school supplies and clothing for families with kids, plus refreshments. 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.

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 19, Sept. 2, Sept. 16, Sept. 30, Oct. 21, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, 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, 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.

KIDS CARE FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 25, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass. Health screenings, safety information, resources for families, backpacks and school supplies to those in need, bounce house. Free.

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. 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.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. Sept. 12, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids explore plant parts, their names and functions. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

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

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. Sept. 7, 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 August: Maria DeRuyte at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway; Gillian Keir at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St .

ART ANNEX @ SIXTH &G, 245 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. "A Summer of Color," a collection of artists representing bold and unique uses of color, including Janet Matthey, Tim Weldon, Stan Fullerton and Louise Young, through Sept. 1

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Photos of the sun, moon and stars by Donna Torres, through August.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Basket weaver Janice Dunn and potter Susan Paul-Williams, through Aug. 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. "Ambus," a group exhibit, with contemporary work by Darla Baack, Eileen Bowie, Susan Burnes, Frieda Golding, Janet Higgins, Kris Hoppe, Nancy Jo Mullen and Nancy Pagani, through 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.

ROGUE ROASTERS, 610 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6134. "Art of Hope," animal paintings by Hope Weaver, through August.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Dog Daze," work by gallery artists, featuring photographs of a recent trip to Morocco by Jim Lettis, Aug. 19-Nov. 3; opening reception 4-6 p.m Aug. 19, with an hors d'oeuvre buffet, wine tasting, music, raffle, $5.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. Works of print, photography and sculpture by Hannah Bakken, that highlight the latent aesthetics of natural resource enterprises and the western American identity, with "Banlieue, Terrain vague" by Paul James Cunningham, in the mezzanine, through Sept. 1.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 117 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Casual salon-style display of Louise Young's figurative drawings, circa 1940, through Sept. 1.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

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. "My Vision," abstract and representational abstract paintings by John Lambie, through Sept. 2.

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. The Artists Workshop 34th Annual Show and Sale, work by 16 area artists, through Aug. 26.

ART SALON, 2 p.m. Aug. 26, 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. Aug. 26 is Ann DiSalvo; Sept. 30 is tattoo artist Mori Samuel-Garloff.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Work by Thalia Keple, Deb Van Poolen and Midge Black, through Sept. 2, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Whimsical assemblages and patterned ceramics, through August.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118."The Stage as Muse: The Art of the Rogue Gallery Staff," with works by Rachel Barrett, Ashley Clasby, Kim Hearon and Anna Hinkle, through Sept. 11.

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.

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. "The Female of the Species," all women artist's invitational, through August.

GALT GALLERY, 40 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-625-4014. "Animals of the Spirit," through August.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562."Outside the Lines," narrative vignettes in acrylics by Robert Koch, mixed media painting-sculptures by Peter Van Fleet, mixed media folk art by Pamela Kroll, through August.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. "The Art of Peanuts Animation," with artist Larry Leichliter, through August.

LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. "Control and Chaos," large paintings by Marigny Goodyear, through October.

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 Leiff Trygg landscapes, through August.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images by Kate Geary, through August.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Sanctuary," ceramics by Julia Janeway, through Aug. 24; "Stories from Around the Ring," provocative, sometimes humorous paintings in carnival-like settings by Doug Anderson, through Sept. 7; reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 17.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "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. "Quantum Entanglement,"bird paintings by Pam Haunschild, through August.

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

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Photographs by Robert Jaffe, through August.

Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY MUSEUM, 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg, 541-957-7007. The Joe Burgess Collection of vintage and replica bicycles, tricycles and pedal toys from 1870s through 1970s, through January 2019. Admission $8.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Umpqua Valley Arts Association Members Show," through Sept. 7.

LITERARY

Josephine County

LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 25, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., 541-476-3132. Some 40-50 local authors present their books — from science fiction and romance to self-help, memoirs and children's stories — to peruse and purchase. Free admission.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Sept. 4, 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.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 11, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-4907, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, 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. 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 Lawrence presents her inspirational biography "In the Silver Maple Tree: The Adventures of an Impetuous Young Girl Captivated by God." Free.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 25, 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. 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.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 4, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group.

SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 11, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury. Free.

GOLD HILL WRITER'S CRITIQUE GROUP, 5-6 p.m. Sept. 12, 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. Sept. 13, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group. 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 reads "The Moth Catcher" by Ann Cleeves. Free.

FAIRS/ FESTS

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. 16-18, 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 (Countrified, Aug. 18) truck and tractor pulling (Aug. 16-17), open horse show (Aug. 17), rodeo broncs, bulls and barrels (Aug. 18). Admission $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 youth (Thursday admission is $3-$6.)

CLOTHING AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FAIR, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Grants Pass-Merlin Moose Lodge, 220 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Free school supplies and clothing for families with kids, plus refreshments. Free,

THC FAIR, noon-10 p.m. Aug. 18, Smoke on the Water Campground, Lake Selmac, Selma, 541-201-8497, thc-fest.com. Music and cannabis festival, with live music, vendors, dab shack, food trucks. Bands include: Mista Chief, Wilderness 1 Love, One Dollar Check, The Rogue underground, The John Dough Boys, Funqdaqit, Synrgy, Hirie. Admission $49, all-day pass, $79 VIP pass.

KIDS CARE FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 25, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass. Health screenings, safety information, resources for families, backpacks and school supplies to those in need, bounce house. Free.

FAMILY FAIRE, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass. Celebration of breast-feeding, with information and resources, family-friendly exhibitors, family activities, face painting, puppet show, interactive Kindermusik, refreshments, silent auction, gift bags, demonstrations, photo booth, drawings, hosted by La Leche League. Free admission.

LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 25, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., 541-476-3132. Some 40-50 local authors present their books. Free admission.

Jackson County

OREGON HONEY FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 18, Ashland Elks Lodge, 255 E. Main St., Ashland, oregonhoneyfestival.com. Tastings of honey, mead, chocolates and cheese, presentations on bee culture and pollinators, live music, face painting, art show, honey and hive products for sale. Admission $10.

Douglas County

SUTHERLIN BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL, 1-7 p.m. Aug. 17, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 18, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19, Central Park, Sutherlin, 541-459-3280. Poker run, car shows and cruises and motorcycle show, BMX racing, mud volleyball, live music, chili cook-off, diaper derby, pancake breakfast, 5k fun run. Admission is free.

CELTIC HIGHLAND GAMES, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25-26, Henry Estate Winery, 687 Hubbard Creek Road, Umpqua, dccelts.org. Edged weapons competition, heavy Scottish athletics, family clan tents, kids heritage tent, history kiosk, vendors with Celtic, Scottish and Irish goods, traditional music and bagpipers, traditional and American food. Admission $11 adults, $10 seniors, $5 kids, $37 families, free for 6 and younger.

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

TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLS, 7 p.m. Aug. 16-17, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Multi-engine modified tractors compete to pull a heavy sled along a track. Free with fair admission; Thursday admission is $6 adults, $3 youth, free for 5 and younger; Friday admission is $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 youth, free for 5 and younger.

ONCE UPON A HORSE OPEN HORSE SHOW, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 17, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Competition in multiple classes for youth, adults and seniors. Free with fair admission, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 youth, free for 5 and younger.

BRONCS, BULLS AND BARRELS, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Riders compete in bareback riding, barrel racing, saddle bronc riding, bull riding. Free with fair admission, $10 adults, $8 seniors, $6 youth, free for 5 and younger.

ART SHOW RECEPTION, 4-6 p.m. Aug. 19, Southern Oregon Guild Gallery, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Dog Daze," work by gallery artists, featuring photographs of a recent trip to Morocco by Jim Lettis, with an hors d'oeuvre buffet, wine tasting, music, raffle, $5.

WINE @ 5, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 23, Raptor Creek farm, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5556. Light refreshments, music by singer-songwriter Phil King and wine from Bridgeview Winery, hosted by Blue Zones Project. Free; register at eventbrite.com.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk Aug. 24, Riverside Park, Seventh and Park streets, Grants Pass, 541-471-6435. Showing of "CoCo." Free.

OPEN CAMPUS, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 25 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.

BLUES, BREWS & BARBECUE, 2-7 p.m. Sept. 8, Tom Pearce Park, 3700 Pearce Park Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Live music, food, classic car show, vendors, to benefit the Rogue Valley Humane Society. Music by Phil Newton & David Pinsky, Rogue Rage Duo, Peter Cipes Band, Leonard Griffee Blues Band. Admission $25, includes one beverage and one plate of food.

Jackson County

HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7 and 7:30 p.m. 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.

STAYIN' ALIVE: DISCO-THEMED DANCE PARTY, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-7001, liveatthearmory.com. DJ dance music, costume contest, disco dance off, games, no-host bar, for ages 18 and older. $15 advance, $20 door; benefit for local man's medical bills.

THUNDERSTRUCK CUSTOM BIKES EXTREME BIKE SHOW AND STREET PARTY, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 18, Rogue Regency Inn, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-779-0340. Stock and custom motorcycles, foreign bikes, hot rods and classic cars, with live music, raffles, vendors, beer garden, food booths, to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County. Admission is free.

KING OF THE ROGUE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m Aug. 18, Ti'lomikh Falls Overlook, 996 Upper River Road, Gold Hill, goldhillwhitewater.org. Expert river races in several categories, plus youth and novice categories, with awards, plus riverwalk marketplace. food trucks. Proceeds support Gold Hill Whitewater Park.

OREGON WINE EXPERIENCE BARREL AUCTION TASTING, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 24, Bigham Knoll, 525 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville, theoregonwineexperience.com. Sample wine directly from the barrels. $25.

OREGON WINE EXPERIENCE GRAND TASTING, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 26, Bigham Knoll, 525 Bigham Knoll Drive, Jacksonville, theoregonwineexperience.com. Wine and food tasting from more than 100 Oregon wineries. $100, $40 for designated drivers.

ROGUE CLIMATE SUMMER SHINDIG, 4-9 p.m. Aug. 26, Mount Ashland Ski Lodge, 11 Mount Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, rogueclimate.org. Storytelling, tamales, music by URE Mom and Blame it on the Sun, beer and wine, kid zone, silent auction. Admission $5-$20, sliding scale, or free with registration to be a monthly donor.

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.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Sept. 5, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Sept. 12, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "Stories of Southern Oregon: Landscape Changed," the ninth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

PATRIOT'S RUN, 9 a.m. Sept. 8, VFW Post 4116, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-761-6336, 541-761-1379. Car and motorcycle poker run to benefit high school scholarship fund, $15 per rider or $20 for rider and passenger, $5 for second hand; starts with breakfast (9-11 a.m., $5) followed by barbecue, silent auction, prize drawings, raffle and live music by Mercy (2 p.m.)

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.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. 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. 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. 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. 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. Lounge entertainment, ongoing.


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