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Many entertainment venues are closed indefinitely in response to the coronavirus outbreak and the social distancing measures ordered by Gov. Kate Brown.

We've listed here events that are happening along with those that have been canceled, postponed or rescheduled. The listings are subject to last-minute changes.

NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

BLONDIE'S BISTRO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Aug. 16, David Modica, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Aug. 15, David Modica, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 16, David Modica acoustic variety, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 19, Whiskey Wednesday with Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. Aug. 15, Masquerade party and face mask contest, 6-10 p.m., with contest at 8:30 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. Aug. 14, Mike Brons, classic rock and country, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 15, Jim Lesher & The Western Express, classic country, country rock, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 16, Leonard Giffie Blues, blues, 5-9 p.m.; Aug. 17, Jesse Kennemer, acoustic guitar, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 19, Sequoia, Americana, bluegrass, folk, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

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GOODNESS GRACIOUS CAFE, 221 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-4116. Fridays, live music on the patio, 6-8:30 p.m.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Aug. 14, Elena Leona, R&B, soul from Eugene, with Dawna Crocker, 7-10 p.m., $5.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 6-9:30 p.m., no cover, mic covers $2.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30-9 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476- 1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Krank It Up Karaoke, 6-10 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 4-10 p.m., no cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Aug. 25, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $40, includes three-course meal, reservations only; Sept. 13, Beer & Yoga, all levels, 11 a.m.-noon, $20 .

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Aug. 14, Guppy, acoustic Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 15, Jay Barley, acoustic Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREW PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Saturdays, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic with Gary Margason, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays, Talk & Taste with brewer Scott Butts, 6 p.m.; Sundays, family friendly pub trivia, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover, limited seating, reservations recommended.

Jackson County

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Aug. 14, Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 8-10 p.m.; Sundays. Celtic music, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. Aug. 14, Steve Hopkins and Band of Brothers, jazz, pop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., reservations accepted; Mondays, trivia, 7 p.m., no cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Sept. 15, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Aug. 13, Shine Swing Duo, jazz, bossa nova, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 14-15, Saucy, rock, pop, 7-10 p.m.; No cover, reservations suggested.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238 Jacksonville 541-702-2320. Aug. 16, Redwood Empire, rock, pop, R&B, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Aug. 14, DreadKnot, rock, reggae from Portland, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Aug. 19, When Darkness Falls, hip hop, shadow rap, 8-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, music, poetry, comedy, spoken word, 8 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547, Aug. 16, Saucy, rock, pop, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21 TAVERN, 841 W. Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Thursdays, Pier Pressure, classic rock, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. Aug. 13, Jen Ambrose, acoustic blues, rock, folk, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 19, Nat Miller, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 20, Robbie Dacosta, blues, rock, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 16, Daniel Nickles, indie rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Aug. 15, David Cahalan, acoustic guitar and vocals, 2-5 p.m No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 14, lSarah Dion Brooks, jazz, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 16, Dayton Mason and Greta Gardiner, gypsy jazz, 1-4 p.m. No cover, reservations encouraged.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Aug. 16, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

AURORA VINES VINEYARD, 2287 Pioneer Road, Talent, 551-535-5287. Aug. 15, Buddy Paprock, pop, light rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover, reservations required.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 13, Jon Galfano, classic rock; Aug.14, Gypsy Rogue; Aug. 15, Duke Street, rock, blues; Aug. 16, Rob Petrone; Aug. 19, Charles Guy and Linda Powers, flamenco flavored classical; Aug. 20, Greta Gardiner, folk, country, soul; Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 14, Charles Guy, classical, flamenco guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 16, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 14, David Cahalan, acoustic guitar and vocals; Aug. 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals; Aug. 20, Don Harriss and Shae Celine, jazz, blues, standards. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Aug. 14, Marshall Stack and Friends, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover, some table reservations available.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 16, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz, 2-5 p.m.; Aug. 23, Phil King, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Aug. 16, Auto Europa, European classic and exotic car show, noon-4 p.m., no cover; Aug. 23, The Rogue Suspects and The Girls, music of Motown, 5-7 p.m., $25, advance tickets required; Sept. 12,. Alice DiMicele, acoustic groove, 6-9 p.m., $20, advance tickets required.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 14, Pacifica, folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 21, Verna Dodge and Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 30, The Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 2-4 p.m., $7, advance reservations.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 13, Paint & Sip, 6-8:30 p.m., $40, at eventbrite.com; Aug. 20, Paint & Sip, 6-8:30 p.m., $40, at eventbrite.com.

PARKHUST WINE CELLAR, 806 S. Pacific Highway, Talent, 541-324-4851. Aug. 15, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 16, Tony Brussat Trio, jazz, swing, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover;

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 16, Shybo Torres, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 14, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 16, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 14, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, $5-$7, reservations recommended; Aug. 16, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., reservations recommended; Aug. 19, Jon Martin, acoustic rock, Americana, pop, country, 5-7 p.m., reservation recommended.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug.14, Steve Shine Jazz, swing, jazz; Aug. 15, Alissa Weaver and Pacifica, folk; Aug. 19, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety. Music is 6-8 p.m., no cover, reservations suggested.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. Aug. 15, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Aug. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover, call for reservations.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Aug. 22, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 1-3 p.m. $12, includes a glass of wine or beer, $5 for non-drinkers, advance tickets on the winery's Facebook page.

MUSIC

Josephine County

SULTANS OF STRING, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Fusion of Celtic, flamenco, gypsy and Arabic rhythms. Tickets to six-concert season by subscription, $75 adults, $10 students, $160 family.

— CANCELED — ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, September, October and November concerts, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.

— CANCELED — MARCH FOURTH, 8 p.m. Oct. 2, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Vaudeville-style show with music, dancers, costumes, for 21 and older. $25 general.

— RESCHEDULED — LOS LOBOS, was 8 p.m. Oct. 2, now 8 p.m. April 23, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Tejano folk, country, rock, for 21 and older. $45 general.

— CANCELED — PETTY THIEVERY, 8 p.m. Oct. 30, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. American roots, blues, soul, R&B, for 21 and older. $20 general.

ROBERT CRAY BAND, 8 p.m. Nov. 7, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Tom Petty tribute band featuring Bret Levick, Alice DiMicele, Gene Black, Matthew Krimelman, Nick Kirby and Mark Thomas, for 21 and older. $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

BILLIE HOLIDAY PROJECT, 8 p.m. Jan. 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Stella Heath performs the music of Billie Holiday, for ages 21 and older. $20 general, $25 and $30 reserved.

JONNY LANG, 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues, for 21 and older. $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND, 8 p.m. March 23, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

MARC COHN, 8 p.m. April 21, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Ticket information not available.

LOS LOBOS 8 p.m. April 23, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Tejano rock, for 21 and older. Tickets $45.

— RESCHEDULED — PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. Oct. 9, 2021, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Pink Floyd tribute band performs 1975 "Wish You Were Here" album and other music from the Roger Waters era, for 21 and older. Tickets $25.)

Jackson County

BLACK CADILLAC KINGS, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Pear Blossom Park, downtown Medford, 541-774-2400, playmedford.com. Americana blues, rockabilly in the park. Free, reservations required; masks and social distancing enforced.

CHRISTOPHER JACKSON, 5 p.m. Aug. 15, osfashland.org. Tony-nominated and Grammy and Emmy-winning singer/composer livestreams a performance of show tunes, pop hits and original songs with a live band, followed by a Q&A. Tickets $40, only one ticket required per household; purchase through osfashland.org to benefit the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

— CANCELED — DANIELLE KELLY SOUL PROJECT, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 15, Aunt Caroline's Park, Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2225. Neo and retro soul, for Music in the Park Series. Free.

— CANCELED — BRITT FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA, through Aug. 16, Britt Pavilion, 350 First St., Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org.

BFONLINE, 3 p.m. Fridays, through Aug. 21, Britt Festival Facebook channel, www.brittfest.org. Britt Festival Orchestra streams past performances, with pre-concert discussion. Schedule: Aug. 14, Christopher Cerrone's "Meander Spiral Explode"; Aug. 21, Michael Gordon's "Natural History." Free.

SUNDAY BRUNCH CONCERT, 11 a.m. Aug. 23, Facebook Live; Alice DiMecele hosts the Petty Thievery Trio, to benefit KS Wild; sign up at kswild.org.

SOU PERCUSSION, through Aug. 26, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Southern Oregon University Percussion Ensemble gives virtual performance of Michael Pisaro's "ricefall" with an interview with the composer. Free.

DRIVE-IN CONCERT: CARS UNDER THE STARS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Nick Garrett-Powell performs acoustic music, with the audience listening to a live radio feed in their vehicles. Tickets $30 per car, plus processing fee, online only in advance at sohs.org/drive-in-concert.

LEFT EDGE PERCUSSION, through Sept. 5, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Percussion group gives virtual performance of Josh Gottry's "Quintic," with an interview with the composer. Free.

— NEW DATE — THE MODERN GENTLEMEN, was 7 p.m. Aug. 28, now 7 p.m. May 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Four-part harmony. $30-$35.

FRANKIE HERNANDEZ, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 5, Aunt Caroline's Park, Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2225. Funk, reggae, rock, for Music in the Park Series. Free.

— CANCELED — PABLO CRUISE, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Classic rock, to benefit the Use Your Gift Foundation. $30-$40 general, $100 VIP.

"SKETCHES OF YOUTH," through Sept. 11, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. The Chalumeau Trio educational clarinet video created for Britt Music & Arts Festival's youth music education program. Free.

— CANCELED — BRITT MUSIC FESTIVAL, through September, Britt Pavilion, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org.

— CANCELED — ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, September, October and November concerts, Craterian Theater, Medford, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.

— CANCELED — DRUM TAO, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Japanese taiko percussion troupe, with costumes and choreography. $42, $45, $48.

"BLUE MONK MUSIC," through Oct. 28, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Virtual performance of Taran McGuire's arrangement of "Blue Monk" by Thelonious Monk, performed on guitar, trumpet, piano, sax and bass. Free.

Douglas County

— CANCELED — MUSIC IN THE PARK, Millsite Park,. Myrtle Creek, 541-860-2037, myrtlecreekchamber.com.

— CANCELED — MUSIC ON THE HALF SHELL, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"THE PONY EXPRESSO... OR THE VILLAIN CAME TO A GRINDING HALT," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Aug. 15, Barnstormers Theater YouTube channel, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A livestreamed, coffee-themed melodrama. Pay-what-you-can tickets, with a suggested $12 donation.

PREACHER LAWSON, 8 p.m. Dec. 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Stand-up comedy, for all ages. $38.

— RESCHEDULED— MAMMA MIA!, originally late August-early September, now 2021, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, 541-450-9334, roguemusictheatre.org.

Jackson County

"RADIO DAYS:BROADWAY BOUND," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 14-15, Aug. 28, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 16 and Aug. 30, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Neil Simon's semi-autobiographical comedy about two brothers working together toward being comedy writers for the radio and, eventually, television. All seats $25, reserve tickets by phone; face coverings required.

"WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE," 11 a.m. Aug. 15-16, Aug. 22-23, outdoors at The Village at Medford Center, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. A bilingual (English/Spanish) production of the beloved Maurice Sendak children's book, adapted by Evalyn Hansen. Free, donations welcome; bring mat or folding chair and face covering.

"WAITING FOR GODOT," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21-22, Aug. 26, Aug. 29,1:30 p.m Aug. 23, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Radio-style production of Samuel Beckett's existential tragicomedy about the human condition. All seats $25, reserve tickets by phone; face coverings required.

"THE ODD COUPLE," 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 6, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Neil Simon comedy about a mismatched pair of housemates, Tickets $29, $39, $43, by phone only.

"POIROT: MURDER ON THE LINKS," Sept. 17-Nov. 8, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Agatha Christie's beloved detective and Captain Hastings work to solve a murder mystery. Tickets $25, $36, $39.

— POSTPONED — AN R-RATED MAGIC SHOW, 8 p.m. Sept. 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy and Magic for 18 and older. $26, $34, $42.

FRINGETTES VOL. III, A VIRTUAL CABARET," through Oct. 31, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Music, visual art, theater, circus performance. Free.

"PERICLES," through Sept. 2, Oregon Center for the Arts YouTube channel, oca.sou.edu/events. Virtual reading of Shakespeare's "Pericles." Free.

— CANCELED —OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through 2020, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org.

COLIN MOCHRIE PRESENTS: HYPROV: IMPROVE UNDER HYPNOSIS, 7:30 p.m. May 1, 2021, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy and hypnosis. Tickets 30-$48.

Douglas County

"TICK, TICK...BOOM" 7 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Aug. 14-23, outdoor stage between Umpqua Actors Community Theatre and Umpqua Valley Arts Association, Harvard Avenue, Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. A playwright/composer longs to write the great American rock musical. Tickets $10; bring lawn chairs and blankets, masks encouraged.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

SEWING CAMP — SUMMER SEWING FUN, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 17-20, Pacifica, 14615 Watergap Road, Williams, 541-846-1100, vanessa@pacificagarden.org. Kids 7-18 learn practical skills including basic sewing machine usage, pattern making and cutting, hemming. $175, includes Aug. 10.

CAMP EEK, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Aug. 28, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildlifeimages.org. Summer camp for children 7-12, centered on wildlife, nature and conservation, with a different theme each week. Limited to 10 participants each week. $120 per week for members, $140 per week for nonmembers, advance registration.

Jackson County

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. New Pterosaurs exhibit open through summer. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW, through August, lobby at Club Northwest, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, 541-955-2582. About 50 members of the Caveman Camera Club show a variety of images.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Pottery by Susan Paul-Williams and mixed media sculpture by Janet Higgins, through Aug. 31.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

Jackson County

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

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Oil and Water Don't Mix," oil paintings and watercolors by Joan L. Brown, through Aug. 31.

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Summer Daze," new collection of sun-drenched art by gallery members, and paintings by Lucy Warnick, through Sept. 13; virtual gallery tour at artprescence.org, ongoing.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Images Thru the Eye of the Photographer II," photography by various artists, through August.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. ""Black & White," large-scale mixed media paintings by Korey Gulbrandson and ceramic sculpture by Penelope Dews, Aug. 7-Sept. 2.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, including paintings and fine art prints by Thomas Houston, chine colle etchings by Yugi Hiratsuka, aquatint etchings by Stephen McMillan and paintings by Erin Lee Gafill, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Brushes with Nature," paintings by Linda Boutacoff, through Sept. 4; "Let It Be," raku ceramics by Rebecca Arthur and mixed media paintings by Geralyn Inokuchi, Aug. 14-Sept. 25.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. Virtual exhibit, Celebrating Wild Beauty, work by seven artists that pay homage to the 30th anniversary of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, through July 25. "Migrating Bodies: For(Saking) Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, work by five artists or artist collectives that address global migration, its causes and effects, through Oct. 10; admission free, suggested $5 donation.

STUDIO AB, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Charcoal, pastel and graphite pieces by Ann DiSalvo and photo-based digital collage by Bruce Allen Bayard, ongoing.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Mixed media sculptural art by Elizabeth York, through August.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "2020 Annual Members' Show," with work by gally members, through Sept. 18.

LITERARY

Josephine County

— CANCELED — SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 14, 41-479-3290, gpmuseum.com.

VIRTUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 23, Josephine Community Library, www.josephinelibrary.org, 541-476-0571. With the theme "Imagine Your Story," there are reading suggestions, printable coloring pages, online tips, digital events and activities for all ages. Free.

Jackson County

END OF SUMMER VIRTUAL READING PARTY, 1-3 p.m Aug. 15, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Games and discussion, via Zoom; details will be sent after registration.

VIRTUAL SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 15, Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org/srp. With the theme " Imagine Your Story," there is interactive programming for all ages, take-and-make kits, virtual workshops, hands-on activities for all ages, Free.

RESILIENT READS: A BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 19, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Speaker Joel Daniels focuses on three books "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks, "The Go Giver" by Bob Burg and "The E-Myth Revisited" by Michael; E. Gerber, via Zoom; get link on registration.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 21 jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads ""Dispatches from Pluto" by Richard Grant, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Aug. 22, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Half Magic" by Edward Eager. via Zoom; free, advance registration.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Aug. 25, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The World in Six Songs: How these Musical Brain Created Human Nature" by Daniel J. Levitin, via Zoom. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 1, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 22, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Leadership in Turbulent Times" by Doris Kearns Goodwin, via Zoom. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 19-22, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Art, craft, food entries for judging and viewing online, goat shows and livestock auction, fair food trucks, food drive. Details online.

— CANCELED — LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, Sept. 5-7, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-597-4486.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

TRUMP THE ROGUE FLOAT, 2 p.m. Aug. 22, Riverside Park boat ramp, Grants Pass. Float to Schroeder Park to support the President and law enforcement. Free; bring your own flotation device and Trump swag.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m Aug. 29, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-259-5986. Shop for treasures. Admission $1.

RIDE FOR THE KIDS POKER CHIP RUN, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 29, Joe's Place. 130 S.E. K St., Grats Pass, 541-476-4563, roger@joesplaceministries.org. Ride through Rogue River and Applegate valleys, ending at Tom Pearce Park for a lunch barbecue, with music, raffles, cash prizes. Registration is $15, additional cards $5 each, lunch is $7. Limited to 100 participants; proceeds benefit Joe's Place ministries work with youth.

RIDE THE ROGUE, 7 a.m. Sept. 26, starting from Palmerton Park, Rogue River, ridetherogue.com. Rides: 99 miles, 62 miles, 40 miles and 19.6 miles; $30, $40, $55 and $65, feast tickets $15; registrations must be submitted before Sept. 15, no registration at the event.

— CANCELED — OPEN STUDIOS, Sept. 26-27, Grants Pass area, 541-479-3290.

— CANCELED — KITCHEN TOUR, Oct. 17, Grants Pass area, 541-226-2194.

HULA IN THE PARK, 5-6 p.m. Thursdays, across from the playground in Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-890-0515, greenekat@opendoor.com. Free.

BARN DANCE, 6:30-10 p.m. Fridays, Ralph's Barn, 4697 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-291-0114. Dancing to live music for all ages. Free, donations welcome at the door.

SATURDAY ARTISAN AND CRAFTERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Fifth Street, between E and F streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-2371. Locally made arts and crafts for sale.

BINGO, games start noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, 541-324-1043. $10 buy in.

Jackson County

— CANCELED — THUNDERSTRUCK CUSTOM BIKE SHOW, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 15, Rogue Regency Inn, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-779-0340.

— CANCELED — RELAY FOR LIFE SOUTHERN OREGON, 10 a.m. Aug. 22, 541-779-6092.

VIRTUAL A TASTE OF ASHLAND 2020, Aug. 29-30, Ashland, atasteofashland.com. Virtual event, with an at-home art collaboration and limited edition coloring book as well as virtual gallery tours, interviews, chef demonstrations. Tickets $55, includes coloring book, access to the virtual event ands a chance to win gifts

— CANCELED — ROGUE CANINE AGILITY, Sept. 4-7, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-944-7880, attheexpo.com.

TURTLE TROT — COVID-19 SAFE TRAIL RUN, 6 a.m.-8 p.m. through Sept. 7, Wilow Witt Ranch, 685 Shale City Road, Ashland, 206-6189-5618, thecrestatwillowwitt.org/event. A 5k trail adventure race to raise money for outdoor education programs. $10 per run; register online to ensure runners are not on trail at the same time.

DARE TO DREAM GALA, 5 p.m. Sept. 12, osfashland.org, 541-482-2111, ext. 4690. OSF-inspired online auction, entertainment, tributes to past productions. Free.

Douglas County

— CANCELED — GREATEST OF THE GRAPE GALA, Aug. 29, Seven Feathers Casino, Canyonville, umpquavalleywineries.org.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Back to the Bayou RV Rally, Sept. 11-13; Tacotopia Tequila & Music Fest, Sept. 12; Thunder From Down Under, Oct. 3; Larry the Cable Guy, Oct. 17; Jay Leno, Nov. 7; Terry Fator, Nov. 21; Midget Wrestling Warriors, March 6; Tattoo Expo, April 30; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Criss Angel, Dec. 12; Tower of Power with Average White Band, Feb. 27; Ken Jeong, March 13.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

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

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Spring Fling, Sept. 5.


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