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Some entertainment venues are closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Some events are being held online. All are subject to last-minute re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.

NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. May 30, David Modica, acoustic variety, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. May 28, DJ Finnattik, 8-11 p.m.; May 29, DJ Lion, 8-11 p.m.; June 20, Comedy Night, with Nick Meier, Tory Ward, Sam Whiteley, Cam Strong, Bryan Bixby, Sean Ryan, Freeway Farrell, 7 p.m., $5 advance, tickets at thecoppermug.com; Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m., on the patio. no cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. May 27, DJ Lion, 8-11 p.m.; May 30, karaoke, 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. May 28, Broadway Phil & the Shouters, blues, rock, 4-8 p.m.; May 29, The Roadsters, modern and classic country, classic rock, 4-8 p.m.; May 30 Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 4-8 p.m.; May 31, Tim Mitchell, light rock, easy listening, 5-8 p.m.; June 2, JustaDuo, light rock, 5-8 p.m. Music is outdoors on the deck, no cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7-10:45 p.m., outdoors. No cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head, acoustic guitar, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. No cover.

HENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. May 28, Dennis Mitchell, guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m.; May 29, Ras Gabriel & the 4Word Band, reggae, 8-11 p.m. No cover. Music is on the patio, reservations suggested; June 11, Vaccine Vixens Burlesque, , a COVID-19 vaccination clinic and burlesque show, 6-11 p.m, $10, free to pre-registered people.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Fridays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. May 31, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 3-6 p.m.; June 20, Seth Brown, Americana, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Fridays and Saturdays, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island music, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. May 27, David Pinsky and "Broadway" Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m.; May 29, Watson House, modern and classic covers, 8-11 p.m.; June 3, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. May 28, Templet, rock, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; May 29, Skyler Squiglio, 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. May 29, Dennis Konecny and Ryan Johnson, '50s, blues, standards, old and new country, 6-8 pm; Tuesdays, pub trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Saturdays, Doug Warner, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Sundays, Dayton Mason, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. May 28 and 30, The Giantess Duo, original rock, jazz, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. May 27, Latin dance, 7:30-10 p.m., class and social dance, sold out; May 28, Noisy Neighbor, rock, 7:30-10:30 p.m., $5; May 29, Holus Bolus, with Arthur Buezo, psychedelic groove rock meets savage folk, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; June 10, Latin dance, 7:30-10 p.m., class and social dance, $10, advance tickets.

HIDDEN DOOR CAFE, 1263 N. Riverside Ave., Suite 4, Medford, 541-203-7711. May 29, The Giantess, original blues, rock, jazz, 6-8 p.m., on the courtyard. No cover.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238 Jacksonville 541-702-2320. May 30, Beth, Seth and Casey, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. May 28, John Dough Boys with Arthur Buezo, punk bluegrass meets savage folk, 8-11 p.m., $10, advance tickets; May 29, Boondock Boys, southern rock, country, 8-10 p.m., no cover; June 4, Step It Up & Go, psychobilly, 8-10 p.m.; June 12, Felix Thursday, live recording for a live album, 9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic , 8-11 p.m., no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. May 29 Jah Sun and The Rising Tide, reggae, roots with aerial dance performance, 6-9 p.m., $15 advance at eventbrite.com.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St

Ashland, 541-482-8572. Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. June 10, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 6 p.m. No cover.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, 541-500-1632. May 30, Highway Bound, country, 5-7 p.m. on the patio. No cover, reservations recommended.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. May 30, Josh Capehart, rock, pop, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sundays, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. May 29, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. May 29, Cowboy Dinner Concert with music by Martin Gerschwitz, 5:30 p.m., $30 per person, advance reservations required.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. May 28, Brian Teal, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; May 29, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 2:30-5:30 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. June 5, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15-$25 music and glass of wine only, $40-$50 with dinner, reservations.

Jackson County

AURORA VINES VINEYARD, 2287 Pioneer Road, Talent, 551-535-5287. May 29, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. May 27, Jen Ambrose, rock, blues, soul, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 28, The Rogue Suspects Lite, rock, blues, funk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 29, Duke Street, R&B, soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 30, Rod Petrone, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; June 2, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. May 28, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, -7 p.m.; May 29, Rogue Suspects Lite, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m.; May 230, Nick Garrett-Powell and Shae Celine, rock, jazz, standards, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. May 28, Danielle Kelly & Pau Turnipseed, jazz, blues, standards, 5-7 p.m.; June 2, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. May 30, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., $20 for table of 4-6, $10 for lawn spot for 2-4, reservations by phone only.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. May 28, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 29, Doug Rubenstein, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 30, Hollis & Hayworth, folk, easy listening, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. May 27, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. May 29-30, "My Beijing Opera Dream," ancient craft and culture of Chinese opera with Ghaffer Pourazar, 3-5 p.m., $20 adults, $10 students, at the door; June 6, Alice DiMicele with Rob Kohler, organic acoustic groove, 4-6 p.m., $20, advance reservations.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. May 28, Watson House, acoustic modern and classic covers, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; May 30, The Money Beats, 2-4 p.m., no cover; June 16, Southern Oregon Strong Songwriters Night, including Seth Brown, Dustin Clark and Sam Kovic of Fogline, Casey Parnell and Clayton Joseph Scott, 5:30-8 p.m., $20, advance tickets, benefits for 2020 fire relief.

JAXON VINEYARDS, 5709 Hughes Road, Medford, 541-512-1514. May 29-30, Jon Galfano and Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m., outdoors on the lawn. No cover.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. "Dracula," original immersive theatrical adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic horror classic, 7 p.m. June 11-13, June 18-20, June 25-27, July 2-4, July 9, July 11, July 17-18, for ages 10 and older.; tickets $100 per pod, which can seat one to six people; no individual tickets available.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. May 30, Grant Ruiz, flamenco guitar, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. May 30, Jon Galfano and Richard Cole, rock classics, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. May 28 Frankie Hernandez, acoustic rock, reggae, funk, 5-7 p.m.; May 29, Rogue Trio, 4-6 p.m.; May 30, Not Too Shabby, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 4-6 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. May 28, Jeff Kloetzel & The Overtones, rock, funk, 6-8 p.m., $10 advance; May 30, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; May 31, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, 3-5 p.m.; June 2, The Giantess, original rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; June 4, Saucy, rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. May 28, Steve Hopkins & Band of Brothers, 5-7 p.m.; May 29, Verna Dodge & Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 5-7 p.m.; June 2, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; June 4, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. May 29, Wild & Blue, fold time folk, bluegrass, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. May 28, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

JESHUA MARSHALL: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 8 p.m. May 28, livestream from The Hivve, Grants Pass. Multiinstrumentalist singer songwriter plays punk rock. Free, on The Hivve Facebook page.

Jackson County

MAY MUSICALE, 4 p.m. May 27, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-414-8309, rouguevalleychorale.org. Musicians from Jefferson Baroque Orchestra and the Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon present chamber music, outdoors. Admission is free, donations welcome; reserve at kris@cagefreemusician.com.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE AND LEFT EDGE PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. May 27, livestream through Oregon Center for the Arts, oca.sou.edu. SOU students perform. Free.

ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, May 28-31, hybrid festival with livestream in-person events, rogueworldmusic.org/awmf. Livestream performances with Q&As — with Son Huitilin, Halau Hula, Kevin Carr Duo, Raye Zaragoza, Nell & Jim Band and Las Horas — plus HeartBeat Stories virtual storytelling, and Sound Walks, curated, self-guided interactive audio/visual experiences in Ashland, downtown, railroad district, North Mountain Park (maps available).

LIVING LOVING LED, 7-10 p.m. May 29, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. Led Zeppelin tribute band rocks the park. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7 p.m. June 11, 3 p.m. June 13, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-414-8309, rouguevalleychorale.org. Chorale presents "Carmina Burana," musical setting of secular medieval poems from the 11th and 12th centuries, Tickets $23 adults, $7 students and kids.

RELAXPANSION CONCERT, 6-11 p.m. June 19, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, 4150847-1144. Outdoor summer solstice gala features Donna De Lory, Mikey Pauker, Shylah Ray Sunshine and James Marienthal. $30; advance tickets at Music Coop in Ashland or via BrightStar events online.

Central Oregon

OREGON BACH FESTIVAL, June 25-July 11, online, through Oregon Bach Festival, oregonbachfestival.org. Artists include Emerson String Quartet, cellist Matt Haimovitz, vocalists Lawrence Brownlee and Tyler Duncan, organist Paul Jacobs, pianist Lara Downes, Scottish baroque ensemble Dunedin Consort. All concerts free; get schedule at event website.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"MUSICAL "REVUE"ING THE SITUATION, June 4-6 and June 11-13, video on demand, showtix4u. Grants Pass High School students stage musical revue for folks to watch at home. $10.

ARSENIC AND OLD LACE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, June 11-27, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A pair of old ladies populate their cellar with the remains of former roomers, while their nephew tries to keep the cops out if it. Limited in-house seating with livestreaming available. Tickets for in-person viewing is $60 for a group of four. Virtual viewing details to be announced.

AUDITIONS, 6-8 p.m. June 14-15, Barnstormers Theater, 112 N,.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp@gmail.com. Auditions for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by William Shakespeare, with prepared Shakespearean monologue and cold readings from the script. Contact in advance to sign up for a one-hour time slot.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive, outdoor murder mystery dinner theater. $30 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"SNOW IN MIDSUMMER," through May 29, streaming through Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Video of 2018 production of the interweaving of two stories — a young woman who curses her city from beyond the grave, and a wealthy businesswoman who must face the parched, locust-plagued city. $15.

"MY BEIJING OPERA DREAM," 3 p.m. May 29-30, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Ghaffer Pourazar presents program on ancient craft and culture of Chinese opera. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students, at the door; reserve at gpwreservations@gmail.com.

"THE CANTICLE OF THE BLACK MADONNA," 5:30 p.m. May 30, streaming online through Anima Mundi Productions, humanitytickets.com. A soldier journeys from the desolation of war to the healing embrace of love. Cinematic five-camera high definition recording of the live premiere sung in English with English subtitles. Video is free to watch; tickets required to attend the May 30 launch that includes discussion with the opera creator and Oregon combat veterans.

"THE COMEDY OF ERRORS," June 1-26, streaming online through Oregon Shakespeare Festival, osfashland.org. Director Kent Gash's 2014 production of Shakespeare's comic romp, set in the heart of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance. $15 to view, or combine with "Snow in Midsummer" (through May 29) for $25.

"INTO THE WOODS," 7:30 p.m. June 4-5, June 10, June 12, June 17-20, 3 p.m. June 6 and June 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stephen Sondheim's Grimm fairy tale mashup performed by Teen Musical Theater of Oregon. Tickets $25.

"INTO THE BREECHES," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through June 6, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. In 1942, while men are off at war, women step up to save a struggling community theater. Tickets $30 adults, $25 students and seniors; Tickets by phone only. Masks required.

"BACK TO BROADWAY: THE 1970S," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays, June 11-June 27, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, randalltheatre.com. Concert-style revue of songs from Broadway musicals from the 1970s. Ticket information not available.

"DRACULA," 7 p.m. June 11-13, June 18-20, June 25-27, July 2-4, July 9, July 11, July 17-18, Longsword Vineyard, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, wanderlusttheatre.co. An original, immersive, theatrical adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic horror classic that will travel one-half mile across the vineyard. For ages 10 and older. Tickets $100 per pod, which can seat one to six people; no individual tickets available. Patrons should wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers and have a facemask.

ROMANCING THE WEST: HOW THE WEST WAS SUNG, 6 p.m. dinner, 6:30 p.m. show, June 21, Jacksonville Inn, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-292-7829, romancingthewest.org. Documentary concert celebrating hope, faith and woven histories of the people of the West, and prime rib dinner (vegetarian option available). $48 per person.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

CAMP EEK, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekly sessions June 14-Sept. 3, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildlifeimages.org. Kids 6-11 play games, make crafts, explore the outdoors, meet animal ambassadors. $120 per week for members, $140 per week for nonmembers, advance registration.

HOW TO SPROUT A READER, 10:30-11 a.m. June 17, online through Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Virtual storytime for ages 5 and younger, and tips on how to lead your own at home. Free; register by phone or info@josephinelibrary.org.

GARDEN SUMMER CAMP 2021, 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, June 17-Aug. 19, Raptor Creek Farms, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5556. Kids in third through sixth grade learn about gardening, growing, farming, composting, pollinators and more. $25 per camper per session, scholarships available.

KINDERMUSICK AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon June 26, Music4Kids Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Class is full. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 18 months to 7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $20 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

MOANA JR. SUMMER THEATER CAMP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, July 5-17, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Youth 7-17 learn singing, dancing, acting, auditioning, improvisation, set design, costume design, makeup, followed by a production of "Moana Jr." Cost $200 per person if registered by May 31; $225 for late registration by June 7, or until camp sells out. Register online.

Jackson County

VIRTUAL SATURDAY STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Saturdays, online through Barnes & books for children on Barnes & Noble Facebook page or YouTube channel. Free.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Digital programs, storytimes, music, activities. Free.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. 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.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Pastels by JoAnn Pearce, through May. Watercolors by Tracy Fredrickson, June 1-30.

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

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Layered abstract paintings by Vince Carl, through May 16. "Rogue Valley Biennial," juried exhibit of innovative, compelling and timely work by regional artists, June 3-July 17.

Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Fresh Paint," acrylic and oil paintings by Jenay Elder, through May 30. Exhibit also accessible on the gallery's website and YouTube channel.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Artwork by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Petlandia," exhibition of pet-themed art to benefit C.A.T.S., through May 30, viewed in person or take a virtual tour on gallery's website and Facebook page.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Hypostatize," images by Megan Ross; "Beautiful Erasure," graphic portraiture of women of color by Lillian Pichardo, through June 11.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. creative work by 24 artists and photographers, along with antiques, artifacts and jewelry and handmade dolls and animals, ongoing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Mixed media sculpture by John and Robin Gumaelius and paintings by Robert Koch, through June 26. Exhibit also accessible on the gallery's website.

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. "Habitat," fiber art by Studio Art Quilt Associates, through June 18; "Bloomin' Beautiful," watercolors by Charlotte Peterson, through June 25, with artist reception 5:30-8 p.m. May 21; new work by gallery members, through Aug. 27.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Collecting Cuba: Selections from the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art," an exploration of contemporary Cuba art through three lenes: history, identity and materiality, through July 1, admission free, suggested $5 donation.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "A Watched Pot Always Boils," juried open media exhibit of work that sheds light on what it takes to participate fully in American society and shape the destiny of one's community, "Wood, Water and Oils," artwork of Debi Bates, Andrew Duclos and Dick Worthey; "Postcards for a Beautiful World," postcard-sized artwork relaying messages of hope and renewal for the coming year; "Typewriter Art," intricate pictures made with a typewriter by Paul Smith; and work by teens, including fabric dyeing, illustrations and comics, through June 4, open by appointment.

LITERARY

Josephine County

JUNE VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB, Fridays through June, through Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Group reads and discusses "Fifty Words for Rain" by Asha Lemmie, on a Facebook group.First set of questions posted June 4.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, June 12-Aug. 14, Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Theme is "Reading Colors Your World," with virtual reading challenge, recommended reading, printable activity sheets in English and Spanish, coloring pages, virtual shadow puppet performance, craft kits, family activities, storybook walks in Grants Pass and Cave Junction. Free, for all ages.

Jackson County

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. June 1 online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 2-3:15 p.m. June 1, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Still Life" by Louise Penny, via Zoom. Free.

R. DANA SUSKIND, 4 p.m. June 6, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author of "Thirty Million Words: Building a Child's Brain, Tune In, Talk More, Take Turns" discusses her work. Free, via Zoom.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. June 8, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Born with Teeth" by Kate Mulgrew, via Zoom. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine/Jackson County

BOATNIK, May 27-31, Riverside Park and downtown, Grants Pass. boatnik.com. Scaled-down carnival with food and craft vendors (Thursday-Monday), parade (10 a.m. Saturday), brewfest, (11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday), fireworks (dusk Sunday) boat show and shine (1 p.m. Sunday), wreath-lying ceremony (noon Monday), hydroplane race (1 p.m. Monday).

SOUTHERN OREGON LAVENDER FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., June 25-27, Southern Oregon lavender farms, southernoregonlavendertrail.com. Self-guided tours of local lavender farms, with you-pick lavender, lavender products for sale, demonstrations. Participating farms are: The English Lavender Farm in Applegate; Goodwin Creek Gardens in Williams; Lavender Ally in Rogue River; Lavender Fields Forever in Jacksonville; Dos Mariposas in Medford; and the Oregon State University Lavender Garden in Central Point. A second festival is scheduled for July 16-18.

SISKIYOU FOLK & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 26, Lake Selmac, Selma, siskiyoubluegrassfestival.com. Music by White Oak Wood, The Brothers Reed, Ginger Creek, Blades of Grass, Antonucci Collective, 33 String Drive and The Muddy Souls. Food and beer on site, camping available. Tickets $20 per person, at the gate only, plus $5 per vehicle parking fee.

Douglas County

SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL, noon-9 p.m. June 25, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 27, Fir Grove Park, Roseburg, 541-672-2532, uvarts.com. Local and regional artists offer hand-crafted work, art projects for kids, art demonstrations, live music and dance, food court. Free admission.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SUMMER WILD EXPERIENCES, May 28 through August, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Ongoing events for ages 6 and older: Ambassador Training, 11:30 a.m. daily, $20; Critter Playdate, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. $20; Critter Kitchen, 2:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, $20; Creation Station, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, $20. Advance reservations in person or by phone.

NONPROFIT BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 29, in the parking lot at Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Book sales to benefit local nonprofit organizations, including the Rogue Valley Humane Society, Josephine County Historical Society, JOE's Place, Our Foster Kids, KS Wild.

FRONT PORCH QUILT SHOW, online, ongoing, msquilters.com. Members of the Mountain Stars Quilters Guild show quilts, with a different theme each month. May theme is "Mom, Mother, Ma," and "May Flowers"; June themes are "Dads are Special People" and "Summertime."

FAMILY FISHING DAYS, June 5-6, throughout Oregon, odfw.com. Anglers can fish, crab or clam with no license, no tag. Also Nov. 26-27.

CRAFT FAIR POP UP SHOP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Local vendors sell a variety of items. Free admission.

COLLECTORS WEST GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 6, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Dealers with firearms, cutting implements, ammunition, accessories. Admission $7.

ART IN THE GARDEN, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12-13, Grants Pass area, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Self-guided tour of local private gardens filled with art for sale. The first 200 tickets include a full-color booklet of photos of the gardens and a map. Tickets $25; get them at the museum, The Kitchen Company, Redwood Nursery, Greenleaf and the Downtown Visitor Center. Event benefits the Grants Pass Museum of Art.

WILD ABOUT FATHER'S DAY, 4-9 p.m. June 19, Wildlife images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Catered barbecue dinner, beer and cider, corn hole tournament, Corvette show, chipping competition, axe throwing, radio-controlled airplanes, animal encounters.Tickets $45-$55 adults, $22 kids 5-12, free for those 4 and younger.

RACING ON THE ROGUE, 5:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, through July 14 (dark June 14-15) and 1 p.m. July 4, Grants Pass Downs, at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-787-3480, gpdowns.com. Horse racing open to a limited number of in-person fans. Tickets $6, call 541-507-1699.

BINGO, games at noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-415-9000, 541-476-3215. $10 buy in. Check Friends of Jo Co Fairgrounds Bingo Facebook page for COVID-19 updates.

Jackson County

LOCAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon-1 p.m. June 2 online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "Ten Quirky Things to Know About Historic Ashland," sixth in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

WALK THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 5-Sept. 4, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided outdoor walking tour to see historic landmarks, learn the area's history. Free, reservations required.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. June 12, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration.

BATTLE OF STEWART PARK RE-ENACTMENT, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13, Joseph Stewart State Park, Prospect. Cascade Civil War Society stages Civil War re-enactments with authentic uniforms, replica cannons, displays. Battles at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday and at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m .Sunday. Admission is free, donations welcome.

SATURDAY IN THE PARK: LITHIA PARK PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. June 19, Lithia Park, Ashland. Artists do paintings in the outdoors, talk about their work and their process with visitors. Free; interested artists must register by June 1; contact info@ashlandgalleries.com.

APPLEGATE NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK SUMMER FUNDRAISER, 4 p.m. June 19, Little Applegate Valley, applegateneighborhood.network. Music by the Holly Gleason Trio, food and beverage vendors. Make an online donation of $25 or more to receive driving directions and additional information.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Mike Brons, May 28-29; Robert Henry, through May 30; Resort Rally, May 28-30; Ashley McBryde, May 29; Memorial Day bingo, May 31; Hecktic Week, June 4-5; Backroad Interstate, June 11-12; Blacklight Luau bingo, June 12; Bites, Blues & Brews, June 26; Queensryche, July 9; Midget Wrestling Warriors, July 17; Josh Turner, July 31; Foghat, Aug. 21; Larry the Cable Guy, Sept.17; Jay Leno, Oct. 16; Old Dominion, Nov. 18-19.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. George Thorogood & The Destroyers, July 31; Tesla, Aug. 6; ZZ Top, Aug. 15; The Oakridge Boys, Sept. 11.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. UFC Viewing Party, June 12; Comedy on the Coast, June 11-12; Surf City Classic, Aug. 21; Oregon Coast Customs car show, Aug. 22; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

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.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.


Entertainment guide

AT THE MOVIES
This movie schedule is good beginning Friday. A • indicates a film new to the area. Beginning Friday, SouthGate Cinema in Grants Pass will be open seven days a week. Read More »


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