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. April 13, Victoria Prince, 9 p.m.; April 14, Nate Porter, 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ and karoke, 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. April 14, Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 11:30 a.m.; April 17, Whiskey Wednesday, with David Modica, acoustic guitar, 6 p.m.; April 20, Allison Scull and Victor Martin, blues, vocals, guitar and sax, 6:30 p.m.; April 21, Nick from Nowhere, piano, 11:30 a.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. April 12-13, Brass Alibi, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 S.W. G St. 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. April 12, Free Creatures, CBD Social with DJ, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, funk jam, 7-10 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. April 25, The Tipsy Paintbrush, 6:15 p.m., $35, reservations at squareup.com; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.

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. April 11, Men Next Door Uncovered, interactive male revue, 9 p.m., $14.99-$34.99 at mennextdooruncovered.com; April 12-13, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 8 p.m.p, no cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. April 12, Suckerpunch and I Want The Knife, Fighting Mondays, punk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 13, BLUSH burlesque revue, 7-10 p.m., $10, at brownpapertickets.com; April 14, folk circle jam, acoustic Americana variety music, 3-6 p.m., no cover; April 18, Year of the Cobra with Arson Wells, powerhouse rock, 8-10:30 p.m., no cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. April 12-13, Ghost Kings, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. April 12, Pandora, classic rock, 7-10 p.m. April 13, Barefoot Servants, '60s classics and more, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. April 12, Rosie Wittman, folk, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

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

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. 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.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. April 12, Sights and Sounds Unlimited Hip Hop, DJ Chili Dog, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; April 13, Sights and Sounds Unlimited Hip Hop, DJ Ron, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday-Wednesday, karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., hip hop DJ Niko, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. April 11, Dayton Mason and Eric Elmer, gypsy jazz,, 9-11 p.m.; April 12, Doves and Vultures, progressive rock, and Parole Denied, country punk, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 13, Latin Dance Night with DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; April 14, open mic hosted by Ambur Rose, 8-11 p.m.; April 18, DJ FiNaTTiK's Ladies Night, 9-midnight. No cover.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. April 12, Beth Wishes, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. April 12, Guppy, acoustic Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Thursdays, trivia, 6:15 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. April 13, Bunco and Beer, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $20, benefits PEO scholarships; April 14, foosball tournament with prizes, noon-2 p.m.; April 18, Jug of Punch, Irish music, Americana, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. April 13, 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. April 12-13, Comedy Night, with headliners Andrew Sleighter and Bo Johnson, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $7 advance, $10 at the door; April 18 acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover; April 24, The Brothers Reed, 6-9 p.m. acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. April 12-13, April 19-20, April 26-27, "Where There's a Will There's a Way"," country western dinner theater show with Top Hat Theatre Co., 6-8 p.m., $38 adults, $20 children 12 and younger.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. May 14, TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, indie punk, outsider folk, $10 advance, $25 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. April 12, Rogue Suspects featuring Shae Celine and Jennifer Davis, rock, funk, blues, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. April 11, Mizere's Hardly Sober Tour, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 14, Armed for Apocalypse, Splitjaw, and Chains of Belmont, 7-10 p.m., $7; May 2, Pound, Thrpii, Your Hands Write History and Duskala, rock, 7 p.m., all ages show until 10 p.m., $7.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 11 Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 7-9 p.m.; April 12, Bustin Out, rock, 8-11 p.m.; April 13, Not Too Shabby Duo, rock, pop, 8-11 p.m.; April 18, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 12, Waking Hazel, bluegrass, roots, 9-11 p.m.; April 13, GreenHAUS Drag Show, 2 p.m., $5; April 13, Johnny Callahan Band, folk, Americana, songwriter, and Wind Fields, rock, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; April 14, Kristen Calvin with Robbie DaCosta, classic rock, 7-9 p.m.; April 16, Rogue Poetry Salm with Alex, 7:30 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Magic Night, 6-9 p.m., Blades of Grass, acoustic bluegrass, 9-11 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. April 13, Rock Candy, rock, blues, soul, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. April 17, Griffin House, Americana, folk, 9 p.m., $18 at brownpapertickets.com; April 19, Fortune's Folly, rock, 9 p.m., $10; May 3, Olivia Millerschin, pop, folk, 9 p.m., $10, at brownpapertickets.com.

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

CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. April 12, Rogue Underground, comedy, 9 p.m., karaoke to follow; April 13, The Legendary Good Times, straight up rock and roll, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. April 12-13, Comedy Night with opener Julia Fretwell and headliner Steven Briggs, 8 p.m., $10.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. April 12, Doc Martin, electronic rock, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m.; $15. advance, $20 at the door; April 13, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

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. April 12, Mercy, rock, blues 8 p.m.-midnight; April 13, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 16, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. April 12, Hog Wild, classic rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April 13, DJ Coco's Latino Night, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. April 12, Ashland Independent Film Festival After-Party, 8 p.m.- 1 a.m. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. April 13, Ruby Rain, country, rock, blues, pop, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic jam, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. April 13, The Girls with the Rogue Suspects, classic rock, funk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 advance, $12 door, tickets at eventbrite.com.

IPUB, 137 E. Main St, Ashland, 541-482-8572. May 10, "Cattle Mutilation The Musical, " puppet musical comedy, 8 p.m., $10-$20.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. April 12, The Highway Cats, rock, funk, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. April 16, Dusty Santamaria, and Moira Ichiban, indie rock, 9-11 p.m.; April 17, Norman Baker and The Backroads, Americana, roots, folk, 9 p.m. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 13, The Peter Anastos Quartet, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 17, Bread and Jam, 10 a.m.-noon.

LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. May 7, Paint and Sip Pottery, 6-8 p.m., $40, advance registration.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. April 14, Danielle Kelly Trio, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; April 17, Tim Church, acoustic, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. April 13, The Done Goners, hillbilly swing, 9-11 p.m.; April 19 Nick and Luke, 9:30-11:30 p.m.; Fridays, Dan Engle and Friends, traditional Irish dance music, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

O'SHAE'S IRISH PUB, 14 Calle Guanajuato Way #100, Ashland, 541-234-4020. April 12, Robbie DaCosta, and Tom Stamper with an Irish twist. 6-9 p.m.; April 13, Blades of Grass, bluegrass, Americana, 5-8 p.m.; April 14, The Merry Mariner's acappella chanty, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.

OSMO'S ALEHOUSE, 522 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-816-4422. April 17, trivia, 7 p.m.; April 23, Blackwood River, acoustic, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. April 12, Pier Pressure, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1a.m.; April 13, Crossing Gate, classic rock, country rock, country, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. April 18, Moonshine Bandits, with Overtime, hip hop country, Crucifix, rap rock from Atlanta, 8-11 p.m., $18 advance, $22 door; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., no cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. April 13, Phil King, acoustic country, retro pop, rock, ballads, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GROWLER, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. April 16, Phil King, acoustic country, retro pop, rock, ballads, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. April 13, The Runaway Truck Ramps, acoustic roots, old-time country, bluegrass, 8-10:30 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. April 11, Black Market Comedy, with Alex Avery and Bryan Bixby, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 13, Dirty Revival, rock, soul, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15; April 17, Ghost-Note, funk, pop, 9 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 24, Polyrhythmics, funk, soul, R&B, progressive jazz, 9 p.m.-midnight, $20.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. May 5, The John Dough Boys, folk rock, punk grass, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. April 12, Rick Millward, acoustic, 5-7 p.m.; April 14, cooking class with Tim Keller, 3-5 p.m., cost TBA, call to reserve a spot.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. April 13, corn hole tournament, noon-8 p.m., $30-$50 singles, $30-$100 doubles.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. April 11, Craig Martin & Friends, 7-10p.m.; April 12, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April 13, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April14, Jim Quimby, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; April 15, Loretta Lynn B-day Bash, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; April 16, Justin Gordon and the Holy Mackerels, 8-11 p.m.; April 17, Wild Goose Chase Trio, 7-10 p.m.; April 18, Ashley Flynn & The Riveters, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. April 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 2-5 p.m.; April 21, Easter egg hunt ( 1 p.m.), drawn wagon rides, music by David Cahalan, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. April 26, Wine Down, with music by Sequoia and barbecue for sale, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 12, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. April 21, Easter events, 11 a.m.-4p.m., with music by Briana Renea (noon-3 p.m.), egg hunts (1 and 2 p.m.), vendors, balloon creations, bounce house, food trucks, wine hopper tours; May 13, Mother's Day at the Winery, free wine tasting for moms, plus a small gift. Email for details.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. April 11, David Cahalan, acoustic, 6-8 p.m.; April 12, Bishop Mayfield Band, original R&B, blues, funk, 6-8 p.m.; April 13, Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman, classical and flamenco guitar, 6-8 p.m.; April 14, Jen Ambrose, blues, rock, soul, Americana, 5-7 p.m.; April 17, the Brothers Reed, Americana, folk, 5-7 p.m.; April 18, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. April 14, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar. 2-4 p.m.; April 21, Easter Sunday Brunch, seatings start at 10 a.m., $25-$35, reservations required; April 21 Easter egg hunts, 12:15 and 12:50 p.m., $10-$15; May 12, Mother's Day Tea, noon-4 p.m., with music by Richard Millward, reservations required.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. "The Good German," drama, 8 p.m. April 19, 2 p.m. April 20-21, $18; May 1, Gerry O'Connol and Richard Mandel, Irish fiddler and guitarist, 7-9 p.m., $24 advance at brownpapertickets,com.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. April 13, David Cahalan, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 13, Band du Pays, swing, dance lesson 7 p.m., music 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10; April 14, chocolate decorating class, 2-4 p.m., call for cost; April 19, Jim Kline, 11-string guitar, 7-9:30 p.m., $20; April 27, Duo Jette, Pat O'Scannell and Michal Palzewicz on bass violas da gamba, 7 p.m., $25.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 12, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, roots, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; April 14, Nicole Dahl and Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 12, The J Bros' Trio, 6-8 p.m.; April 13, Alissa Weaver and Pacifica, 6-8 p.m.; April 17, Jeff Kloetzel, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. April 20, Dennis Mertens, acoustic pop, rock, country, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 12, Phil King, acoustic country, retro pop, rock, ballads, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

2 HAWK WINERY, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. May 11 and June 22, Behind the Wine: Walking Vineyard Tours, 2-4 p.m., tickets $35-$45, available beginning April 19.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. April 28, Diane Patterson, folk, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

DAYTIME KARAOKE, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Cascade Retirement, 1357 Rewood Circle (three-story building), Grants Pass, 541-479-1284. Legacy Karaoke hosts karaoke open to community members of all ages. Free, with free refreshments.

PORTLAND GAY MEN'S CHOIR, 7 p.m. April 13, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, newmanumc.net. Soul-stirring music, from classic hits to contemporary favorites. Tickets $16; sold at church office, Oregon Books in Grants Pass, Musichead in Medford, Music Coop in Ashland and at the door. Proceeds benefit Hearts with A Mission.

HOME FREE, 8 p.m. April 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Country a cappella, for all ages. Tickets $54.50 gold reserved, $285.50 VIP2.

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

CLAUDE BOURBAN, 7 p.m. April 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Finger-style guitarist takes blues, Spanish and Middle Eastern stylings into new territories. Tickets $15.

A NIGHT OF MUSIC TO BUILD CAVEMAN COURT, 7 p.m. April 20, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, www.kidzonefoundation.org. GPHS graduate Tom Cohen plays contemporary and classic folk rock and originals, to raise money to build an outdoor community basketball court. Admission by donation.

DAWG TRIO WITH DAVID GRISMAN, 8 p.m. April 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Acoustic bluegrass, folk, for 21 and older only. Tickets $45 general, $55 reserved.

LOVE AND THEFT WITH ELVIS MONROE, 6 p.m. April 26, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-441-6749, brownpapertickets.com. Grammy-nominated band Love and theft, perform with Elvis Monroe, Fogline and The Brothers Reed, for all ages, with food vendors and adult beer garden. Floor seats $35 adults, $25 kids 12 and younger, general admission $25 adults, $20 kids 12 and younger; portion of proceeds will benefit Our Foster Kids.

MAUREEN MCGOVERN, 7:30 p.m. May 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199. Grammy-nominated Broadway and recording artist shares songs and stories, for the Josephine County Community Concert Association series. Tickets by subscription; call for availability.

OLIVIA MILLERSCHIN, 7 p.m. May 4, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Folk pop singer songwriter performs original music. Tickets $15.

ANTHONY CUSENZA, 7:30 p.m. May 16, Barnstormers Theater, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Singer-songwriter, AKA Ras Cricket, plays guitar, keyboards. Tickets $15.

KEB MO, 8 p.m. May 7, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues for 21 and older only. Tickets $45 general, $55-$65 reserved, $149 VIP meet-and-greet.

SINGSPIRATION, 5 p.m. June 30, First Christian Church, 305 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-226-5704. Sing and celebrate event open to the public. Free.

Jackson County

THE BROTHERS REED, 7 p.m. April 12, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Southern Oregon-based folk troubadours commemorate release of their fourth album, with guest musicians, openers Windfields and Redwood Son. Tickets $20 general, $60 VIP, $25 at the door.

STARS ON STAGE — CELEBRATING STATE SOLOISTS, 7 p.m. April 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Jackson County winners of District 8 solo music competition perform. Free.

PIONEER HISTORY IN STORY AND SONG, 1:30 and 3 p.m. April 14, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. David Gordon performs 19th century "Songs of Hardship and Hope." $5, reservations required.

JUMP, JIVE & WAIL, 7 p.m. April 14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Swing band The Jive Aces put on high-octane, colorful show. $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 youth 22 and younger.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. April 16, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Garrick Ohlsson performs. Tickets $20 reserved, free for full-time students.

MELVIN SEALS AND JGB, 9 p.m. April 18, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-944-2844, liveatthearmory.com. Funk, rock, R&B, for 21 and older. $25 advance, $30 door; tickets sold at Music Coop in Ashland, Immortal Spirits in Medford.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING, 6-7 p.m. April 19, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Drumming circle, no experience needed. Some drums, rattles available or bring your own. Free.

JIM WITTER'S IT'S STILL ROCK AND ROLL TO ME, 7:30 p.m. April 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Music of Billy Joel and Elton John. Tickets $32, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 youth 22 and younger.

INDUBIOUS, 7 p.m. April 20, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-944-2844, medicineroots.brownpapertickets.com. Roots reggae, for all ages, with Jon Wayne and The Pain, and Policulture. $15 early bird.

POWERMAN 5000, 8 p.m. April 24, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Rock, for all ages. $20, sold at Music Coop in Ashland, Immortal Spirits in Medford, online.

MINGUET STRING QUARTETT, 7:30 p.m. April 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Music by Haydn, Mahler and Beethoven. Tickets $35-$42, $5 for children, full-time university students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

OLOX, 8 p.m. April 26, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-488-8282. Shamanic sound healing. $20 advance, $25 door, online or at Music Coop in Ashland.

BLAZE YA DEAD HOMIE, 8 p.m. April 26, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Rap, for 21 and older. $15 advance, $20 door.

KINGSTON KING TRIBUTE, noon-2 p.m. April 27, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Bob Haworth, John Hollis and Andrew Brock perform folk music. Free.

DUO JETTE, 7 p.m. April 27, Paschal Winery 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Pat O'Scannell and Michal Palzewicz on bass violas da gamba. Tickets $25 at the door, free for children under 12.

BHAGAVAN DAS, 7 p.m. April 28, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-488-8282. Singing prayer, devotional indian chanting, $20 suggested donation.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. April 27, 3 p.m April 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-482-5290."From the Americas to the Baltics" program includes works by Aaron Copland, a Quaker hymn, Cuban ballad, Japanese folk song and the premiere of "Butterfly" by local composer I'lana S. Cotton. Tickets $20 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders; sold at Music Coop or Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford and at siskiyousingers.org.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONIC BAND, 7 p.m. May 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 703-927-0541, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. "Cinco de Mayo" program includes dance by Ballet Folklorico and pianist Caleb Hutchings. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students, $20 for families.

WOODSTOCK MUSIC CELEBRATIONS, 7:30 p.m. May 10--11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Music of Janis Joplin[lin, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Richie Havens, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez and more. Tickets $28; complimentary beer tasting at 6:30 p.m.

MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHMS OF PEACE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. May 15, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Yair Dalal and Dror Sinai interweave traditions of Iraqi and Jewish Arabic music, The Balkans and India. Tickets $22 advance, $25 door; sold online and at The Music Coop in Ashland.

LOCASH, 8 p.m. May 31, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Modern country, classic rock. Tickets on sale March 15.

Northern California

THE SWEET REMAINS 7 p.m. May 2, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336, dnaca.net. Trio of singer-songwriters. Tickets $12-$18.

REDWOOD COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL, May 9-12, Eureka, Calif., 707-445-3378, rcmfest.org. Four days of music, two nights of blues in seven venues with dance floors. Four-day pass, $100-$115, single-day passes $30-$55.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY," 6-8 p.m. April 12-13, April 20-21, April 26-27, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Top Hat Theatre Co. presents country western dinner theater show. $38 adults, $20 children 12 and younger.

"QUAKETOWN," 7 p.m. April 12-13, 2 p.m. April 14, Lorna Byrne School, 102 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 816-769-7287. RiverStars Performing Arts present dance theater performance of a post-apocalyptic fable about teenage resilience in the face of adversity, with 80 Illinois Valley youth. Tickets $20 adults, $12 youth, group discounts available; get tickets at brownpapertickets.com, or pay-what-you-can starting 20 minutes before showtime.

"THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, April 12-28, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Five Southern women recharge their relationships on a long weekend every August over 33 years. Tickets $15; preview is 7:30 p.m. April 11, $5; April 18 is pay-what-you-want night.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. April 26, 2 p.m. April 27-28, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio program with "Life of Riley: Giant Easter Bunny" and Groucho Marx' "You Bet Your Life" plus musical entertainment. $12 with advance reservation, $14 door, $10 for groups of eight or more with reservations.

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

Jackson County

"THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, April 12-May 12, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Musical love story. Tickets $25 general, $22 seniors, $18 students and children.

"SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SIGN OF THE FOUR," Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, April 12-May 26, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Holmes and Watson tackle a mystery, multiple murders. $25, $36, $39.

"THE GOOD GERMAN," 8 p.m. April 13. 2 p.m. April 14, Carpenter Hall, Pioneer Street, Ashland, 4 p.m. April 19, 8 p.m April 20, 2 p.m April 21, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org. In the late 1930s, an esteemed history professor shelters a German Jew in his home, in this staged reading. Tickets $18; sold at Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford, online and at the door.

"SHOUT ! THE MOD MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 19-May 5, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Five groovy girls come of age in the 1960s. Reserved seating $22 before April 19, $24 after, pick-you-price ($5-$20) at the door, subject to availability.

"SPOTLIGHT ON FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 21, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Narration and music of popular American rock pop band from the 1960s and '70s. $20-$36.

"CATTLE MUTILATION: THE MUSICAL," 9 p.m. April 24, SOU Digital Media Center, 7 p.m. April 26, SOU Stevenson Union, 7 p.m. April 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland. Puppeteers for fears present original R-rated horror-comedy musical with puppets, space-jazz music. $10-$20 suggested donation.

"THE LEGEND OF SHAKTI AND SHIVA," 7:30 p.m. April 27, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-488-8282. Mythic clown theater and live kirtan music. $10-$20.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 27, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2019 season continues with: "As You Like It" through Oct. 26; "Mother Road," through Oct. 26; "Hairspray," through Oct. 27; "Cambodian Rock Band" "Between Two Knees," through Oct. 27. Next up: "Macbeth, June 7-Oct. 11," "Alice in Wonderland," June 8-Oct. 12, "All's Well That Ends Well," June 9-Oct. 13. Dates, times, ticket prices vary.

Douglas County

ANDY GROSS — COMEDY MAGICIAN, 7 p.m., April 5-6. Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000. $30 adults, $25 seniors and kids under 13.

"SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 21, Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com.Young Will Shakespeare finds inspiration for his new play in a young actress named Viola. $6-$13.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. May 8, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about edible plants and herbs. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

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.

YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, Williams, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Grants Pass, through May, 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 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 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 Exhibits: Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life," through Sept. 2. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For April: Janice Webb, at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.; Carol Ransom at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. New art by Moges Dinkins, through April. .

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Light paintings by Andrea Boyle, through April.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Acrylic pouring paintings on canvas, tile, wood by Leslie Clark, through April.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Social Justice Revisited," select paintings spanning five decades of remembering, reliving, resisting, by Betty LaDuke, through May 24.

THE HIVVE, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Large abstract paintings by e' bender-webb, through April.

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. Dues $30 per year.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Loving," artwork exploring the many ways love can be expressed and sharing different objects of affection, through April 20.

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 224 N.W. D St., Grants Pass. "Gifts From God: The Artists Within," paintings done by congregation members and former members, through April.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. Large abstract paintings by e' bender-webb, through April.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. Recent paintings by Cole Lyons, RCC student, April 11-May 9; reception 4-6 p.m. April 11.

Jackson County

ART SALON, 2 p.m. last Sundays, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of their art and present digital photos of their work. Schedule: April 28 is Micah Ofstendahl; May 26 is Linda Dixon.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. April 19, 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, 541-488-9006. "Essential Ingredients," mixed media paintings by Eve Margo Withrow, through April 28.

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. "Up and Away," work by gallery artists, with guest artist Zoe West, through April 28.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Fresh textiles and paintings for spring.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "The Inconscious in Paint" work by Micah Ofstendahl, through May 21.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "High Yellow Redbone Blues," artwork exploring culture and identity by Jae Lamar, "Unity," SOU students and community group exhibition, "Students of the Rogue Valley High Schools," group exhibition, April 5-26.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Artist as Poet," through April.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Dark Landscapes for a White House," video and photomontage by Deborah Oropallo, through April 23, in conjunction with the Ashland Independent Film Festival; artist talk and reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 11.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

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

OAK LEAF STUDIO, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images by John Kirk, through April.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Adventures in Experience," encaustic monotypes and mixed media prints by Jean Erickson and mixed media paintings by Barbara Martin, through April 12; Elementary Arts Outreach Student Show, through April 12.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 42 E, Main St.,m, Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Pacific Northwest Wonderland," landscape paintings by Jessica Johnson, through April.

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

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

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Ford Fellows Exhibit, through May 10.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "What Needs to Be Said: Hallie Ford Fellows in the Visual Arts," 13 artists express the importance of artistic exploration, "Tempora; Dance, " work by Sarah Grew and "The Reveal: A Personal Journey," work by Roseburg High School art students, through May 8.

LITERARY

Josephine County

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. April 12, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, on the theme "Lighting Up Life." Free, donations welcome.

PARKING LOT BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 13, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Book sale to benefit local nonprofits. This month: Joe's Place and Josephine County Library Foundation.

AUTHOR SIGNING, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Author Andrea Childreth presents "On the Edge — Help and Hope for Parenting Children with Mental Illness." Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. May 7, Washington federal Bank, 290 Union Ave., 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-1:30 p.m. May 14, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-0932, writerkate@mail.com, 541-601-1588, genekimsim@gmail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing to share. No membership fee, donations welcome.

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

Jackson County

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. April 11, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Poetry reading with Amy Miller and Judith Montgomery. Free.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon, April 13, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.

POETRY POTPOURRI, 12:30-1:30 p.m. April 13, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Bert Eikelberry facilitates this sharing and discussion of favorite poems from Shakespeare, Plath, Tennyson, Arnold, cummings and others. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 1-2:30 p.m. April 13, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996. Ashland-based outdoor writer John Soares discusses the best nearby day hikes and backpacking trips in Northern California. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. April 13, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Ben Courson presents his self-improvement book "Optimisfits." Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 6 p.m. April 13, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Robert Cole presents "The Falcons of Gebhtu." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 1-2:30 p.m. April 14 Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Ashland-based outdoor writer John Soares discusses the best nearby day hikes and backpacking trips in Northern California. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. April 15, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Sierra Faith presents "Absolutely Adored — Stop Choosing Narcissistic Men and Finally Be a Well-Loved Woman." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. April 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Rick Snyder presents "Decisive Intuition: Use Your Gut Instincts to Make Smart Business Decisions." Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 6 p.m. April 17, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Rick Snyder presents his self-help book "Decisive Intuition." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. April 18, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. The poetry of Kim Stafford. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. April 19, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Mink River" by Brian Doyle. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. April 20, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Clay Dickerson presents his memoir "Fire At My Feet." Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 23, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. April 24, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group. reads "The Red Road" by Denise Mina. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. April 25, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. The poetry of Tia Hatch and Diana Morley. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. April 27, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Georgia Cockerham presents her mystery "Murder on the Oregon Coast." Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. May 7, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.

PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. May 9, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. May 14, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. Free.

EASTER

Josephine County

EARLY EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. April 13, Schmidt House, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5398, 541-479-7827. For kids 10 and younger; bring a basket to collect plastic eggs with wrapped candy inside; starts at 1 p.m. sharp. Plus photos with Easter Bunny. Free, donations welcome.

EASTER CELEBRATION, 8 a.m. April 20, Wolf Creek, 541-866-8582, 541-761-8140. Pancake breakfast (8-11 a.m.), parade (noon, starts from 76 Station), Easter egg hunt (right after parade in Wolf Creek Park), Easter bonnet competition for prizes. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 20, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-476-8139. Dyed eggs and plastic eggs for kids in three age groups, plus special prize eggs.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 20, Merlin Community Park, Merlin, 541-956-5220. Plastic eggs with candy and prizes for kids in three age groups: 4 and younger, 5-9 and 10 and older. Free.

HELICOPTER EGG DROP, 11 a.m. April 20, New Hope Christian School, 5961 New Hope Road, Murphy, 541-690-8612. Helicopter drops Easter candy for two age groups, weather permitting. Free.

EASTER AT TROON VINEYARD, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21, Troon Vineyard, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Hunts for kids in two age groups 1-5 p.m.(1 p.m.), 6-11 p.m. (2 p.m.), plus bounce house, balloon creations, food trucks, local vendors and live music.

Jackson County

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 20, Evans Valley Education and Community Center, 8205 E. Evans Creek Road, Wimer, 541-582-6006. Egg hunt, games, refreshments and the Easter Bunny. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

BRICK FEST, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13, Rogue Innovation Hub, 214 S.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-956-7303.Lego building event, with thousands of Lego bricks to work with, with a gallery tour. Free; kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, noon-2 p.m. April 18, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, dswain@roguecc.edu. Information booths from local organizations, research by RCC chemistry students, free lunch, gently worn clothing fair (8 a.m.-5 p.m.)

CANNAFAIR, noon-5 p.m. April 20, River City Dispensary, 115 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-450-1585. Live music, vendors, carnival games, deals, drawings, for 21 and older.

Jackson County

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, April 11-15, Varsity Theatre, Ashland Street Cinemas, Ashland Armory, Ashland Springs Hotel, Ashland, ashlandfilm.org. Screening of more than 150 films over five days, plus director Q&As, panel discussions, opening and closing parties, late-night drink parties. Films $14 general, $13 seniors, $6 students, $5 Oregon Trail Card holders; special events are extra. Get full schedule online.

PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, April 12-13, Pear Blossom Park, downtown Medford, pearblossomparade.org. Annual celebration includes a street fair and Pear Affair (noon-10 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday), smudge pot stroll ( 5-9 p.m. Friday), parade (11 a.m. Saturday), bike race (9 a.m. Saturday), 5k, 10-mile races and fun run (7 a.m. Saturday)

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, noon-2 p.m. April 18, Rogue Community College, 117 S. Central Ave., Medford, egiesen@roguecc.edu. Information booths from local organizations, research by RCC chemistry students, free lunch.

ROGUE VALLEY EARTH DAY, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, roguevalleyearthday.net. Exhibits, crafts, field games, demonstrations, goat petting zoo, live music and dance, edibles and beer. Admission is free.

MEDFORD COMIC CON, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27, noon-4 p.m April 28, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, RCC Riverside Campus, Medford and Astral Games, jcls.org/mcc. Vendors, workshops, panels, costume contests, pokemon league play, food trucks. Free.

A TASTE OF ASHLAND, noon-4 p.m. April 27-28, downtown Ashland, 541-951-9442, atasteofashland.com. Food and art festival Tickets $65 both days, $55 Saturday only, $45 Sunday only.

Douglas County

EARTH DAY AND ENERGY FAIR, 10 a.m.-4 p.m April 20, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-315-8176. Booth and exhibits, free workshops, crafts, entertainment, food concessions. Admission is free.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SISKIYOU FILMFEST MINI FEST, 5-9 p.m., April 14, Williams Grange, 20100 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-218-8690. One-hour documentary "Wilder Than Fire," followed by seminar with Yurok tribal members, and fundraising dinner at intermission. Donation.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. April 11, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-890-3015, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians share on the theme "It's All About the Kids." suggested $5 at the door, to benefit a Kiwanis Clubs.

HAM BINGO, 6 p.m. April 12, Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520 E. River St., Cave Junction, 541-597-2828, 541-592-6888. Play games of bingo to win a ham. Three game sheets 50 cents; benefits Glenn Morrison American Legion Auxiliary Unit 70.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY SHERIFF'S MOUNTED POSSE GYMKHANA, 9 am. April 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-660-5767. Riders compete in a variety of events, including pole bending, speed barrels, keyhole and Texas barrels. Free for spectators.

ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7:30 p.m. April 19-20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 5441-944-7408, aftontickets.com. Bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, chute dogging, women's barrel racing, junior bronc riding, plus raffle, entertainment, vendors, food concessions, Tickets $10 advance, $15 at the gate, $10 seniors; tickets online, or at Victoria's Station in Merlin, Your Cutting Crew, South 40 Farm Store and Cowboy Corral in Grants Pass.

ROGUE VALLEY ROSE SOCIETY PLANT & PARKING LOT SALE, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 20, Dutch Bros Headquarters parking lot, fourth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-218-2130. Roses, plants, household items, tools.

BACON, BREWS & BRONCS, noon-6 p.m. April 20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 541-474-5460. Tastings of bacon dishes and local beer with vote for people's choice, corn hole tournament, kids' activities, square dance showcase, vendors, cooking contest. Free admission; must purchase glass and tasting tickets.

SECOND CHANCE PROM, 7-10 p.m. April 20, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-441-7458, ourfosterkids.com/prom. Fancy-dress dancing, games, silent auction, photo booth, no-host bar. Tickets $35.

GEM & GEOLOGY SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-415-1720, 541-472-0925. Hand-crafted jewelry, mining equipment, crystals, rough rock, polished slabs, gems, demonstrations, dealers, silent auction, door prizes, raffle, children's games, food and snacks. Admission free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday is $2 adults, $1 seniors, students and children, free for 11 and younger.

PLANT SALE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27, Abby's parking lot, Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-7091. Grants Pass Garden Club sells annuals, perennials, vegetable and herb starts, garden art, raffle.

SPRING ART SHOW, LUNCHEON AND CRITIQUE, noon-3 p.m. April 29, Grants Pass Golf Club, 230 Espey Road, Grants Pass, artjcaa@yahoo.com. Josephine County Artists Association annual show, with art display and critique, lunch. Lunch and critique only is $25; lunch, critique and entry of one painting, $30 members, $35 nonmembers.

VETERANS BREAKFAST, 6-8 a.m. May 2, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. Meal and program for veterans of all eras. Meal is $10, program is free.

FAMILY FUN CAMP, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. May 2-June 6, Boys & Girls Club, 203 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1923., randy@begreat4kids.com. Class for families with kids 10-14, with info on communication, drug/alcohol, resistance skills, household management. Free, dinners included; attend all six sessions and receive a $50 gift card, movie bucks or gas cards. Register by phone or email.

Jackson County

SUNDAYS IN SPRING, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14, May 5, May 19, May 26, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Garden and orchard walks, family gardening activities, live music, farmhouse tours, picnic area. Admission is free, home tours are $3-$5.

HIGH TEA & FASHION SHOW, noon April 13, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway, Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Homemade foods, thrift store fashions. $15; tickets at Community Center.

SHRINE CIRCUS, 3 and 7 p.m April 13, 1 and 5 p.m. April 14, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Central Point, eventbrite.com. Aerial acts, animal attractions, and more. $9-$18, family pack $30.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, April 14-Oct. 27, 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.

MEDFORD ROD & CUSTOM SHOW, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. April 20, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21, Jackson County Fairgrounds, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Street rods, classic cars, hot rods and other custom vehicles, vendors $12 adults, $10 kids, seniors, military.

HERITAGE PLANT SALE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27-28, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Annuals, perennials, heritage plants, herbs, children's activities, garden tours, wagon rides, raffle, food and gift itens.

BEEKMAN HOUSE LIVING HISTORY, 10:30, 11:30 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. April 27, May 25, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Tours of historic home, with history of the late 1800s. $5-$8.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon May 1, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, May 8, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "Central Point: A Crossroads through Time," fifth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

Douglas County

GREATEST OF THE GRAPE, 7-11 p.m. April 13, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-673-5323. Wine tastings, appetizers, live music, silent auction, raffles. $90 general, $125 VIP early entry at 6 p.m.

QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26-27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-391-3567. Quilt displays, classes and workshops, raffle quilt, door prizes, vendors. Admission $8 per day, $15 weekend; bring nonperishable food donation for $1 discount.

GLIDE WILDFLOWER SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27-28, Glide Community Center, Glide, glidewildflowershow.org. More than 600 species of native Oregon wildflowers, with special displays, roving botanists, spinning demos, beekeepers booth, books for sale, food concessions. Admission is suggested $3 donation.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. UFC 236 Viewing Party, April 13; EC Adams, through April 14; Amy Clawson, April 17-21; Ron White, April 19; Hard Days Night, April 24-28; Brady Goss, May 1-5; Heavy Chevy, May 8-12; CageSport 57, MMA fighting, May 11; Captain Blue, May 15-19; Billy Shew, May 22-26; RV Resort Rally, May 24-26; Easton Corbin, May 25; Briana Renae, May 29-June 2; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, June 22; Bites, Blues and Brews Festival, June 29; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, July 5; Styx, Aug. 24; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Comedy Night with Susan Jones and Spenser O'Neill, April 20; Johnathan Celestin and DJ Afterparty, May 18.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. California Country, May 17-18; Blackwell Brothers, May 24-25; Spring Fling Car Show, May 25; Fourth of July fireworks, July 4; Danielle Kelly Soul Project, July 13.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Wine & Spirits Fair, April 13; Ron White, April 20; Lee Brice, May 18; Thunder From Down Under, June 7-8; Roll The Dice Car Show, June 15; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. UFC 236 Viewing, April 13; Cheech & Chong, April 26-28; Chicks With Hits, May 3-4; Oregon Coast Classic Cribbage, May 3-5; Comedy on the Coast, May 10-11; King of the Cage, May 25; Comedy on the Coast, June 14-15; Clay Walker, June 20-21; Comedy on the Coast, July 5-6; Beach, Bacon & Brews, July 13; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 16-17; Celebration of Honor, Sept. 18-22; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Queen Nation, the music of Queen, April 13; BBQ. Blues and Brews, May 25-26; Lighthouse Run, June 14-15; Fireworks on the Bay, July 3; Food Truck Off, Aug. 2-4; Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, Sept. 14-15; Oktoberfest, Oct. 12; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

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