CONCERTS
PIANO: John Nilsen, 6 p.m. today, Bear Creek Park, Medford. Free; 541-774-2400.
SOUL-JAZZ: Maddy Joy, 7 p.m. Friday, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction. Free; 541-592-3326.
BRITT BITS: This week at Britt Festivals in Jacksonville: Jim James and Claypool Lennon Delirium, 7 p.m. Friday, $29-$52; Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, $32-$59; Kris Kristofferson and The Strangers, 8:45 p.m. Monday, $32-$62; Michael Franti and Spearhead, 7 p.m. Tuesday. $31-$52. Contact 541-773-6077, brittfest.org.
FOLK/BLUEGRASS: Siskiyou Folk & Bluegrass Festival, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Lake Selmac, Selma. $20; siskiyoubluegrassfestival.com.
COUNTRY/GOSPEL: The Band Wanted, 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunny Valley Campground, 140 Old Stage Road, Sunny Valley. Free; 541-479-0209.
VARIETY: Heather Mae and Crys Matthews, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. $18-$20; 541-488-7716.
VARIETY: Singspiration, 5 p.m. Sunday, First Christian Church, 305 S.W. H St., Grants Pass. Free; 541-226-5704.
ON STAGE
VARIETY: Theater camp showcase, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave.; Free; 541-479-3557.
MUSIC & NARRATION: "When America Came of Age," 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford. $15; 541-632-3258.
IMPROV: The Hamazons: Sci-Fi, The B Films, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. $15-$18; hamazons.com.
EVENTS
BENEFIT: Southern Oregon Horse Racing Casino Night and Social, 7-11 p.m. today, Wild River Pub, $25-$100; 541-507-1669.
LITERARY: Sophia Bogle, 5-6:30 p.m. Friday, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St. Free; 541-476-3132.
FAMILY FUN: Rooster Crow, 5-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Rogue River. Free; 541-582-582-4401.
VEHICLES: All Wheels Show, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction. Free; 541-592-9243.
FAMILY FUN: Hathkapasuta Illinois River Celebration, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Illinois River Forks State Park, Cave Junction. Free; 541-291-8860, 541-415-6699.
HISTORY: Living History Days, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point; $4-$7; 541-773-6536.
ALBUMS
Dropping Friday:
311: "Voyager"
CHICK COREA: "Antidote"
THE APPLESEED CAST: "The Fleeting Light of Impermanence"
THE BLACK KEYS: "Let's Rock"
THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH: "I Love You. It's a Fever Dream"
KATE ATKINSON: "Big Sky"
CHASE ATLANTIC: "Phases"
BOOKS
Released this week:
KATE ATKINSON: "Big Sky"
LISA JACKSON: "Paranoid"
DEBBIE MACOMBER: "Texas Home"
DANIELLE STEEL: "Lost and Found"
BRAD THOR: "Backlash"
VIDEO
Released Tuesday:
"THE AFTERMATH": In 1946 Hamburg, destroyed by war, a British couple arrive and live with a German widower and his daughter and must overcome prejudice the war instilled. Starring Keira Knightley, Alexander Skarsgard. R
"DUMBO": Live-action remake of the original Disney classic starring Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton and directed by Tim Burton. PG.