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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

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Fridays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. June 18, DJ FINATTIK, 8-11 p.m.; June 19, 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. Thursdays, DJ Lion, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, DJ, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, karaoke, 6:30-10 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. June 19, Dawna Crocker, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. June 18, Rosie Wittman, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m., outdoor stage.; June 19, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

MILL STREET MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. June 18, Saucy, rock, pop, 6-10 p.m.; June 20, Stony Holiday, rock, 4-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Music is 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.

SHENANIGANS 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. June 18, Alcyon Massive, psychedelic hip hop, 8-11 p.m., $10 at brownpapertickets.com; June 19, DJ FiNaTTIK and DJ Ruku$, 8-11 p.m.; June 25, Dusty Jones Duo, funky blues, 8-11 p.m.; June 26, Tristan Moon Bow Jensen, bohemian folk, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Fridays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

WEASKU INN, 5560 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-8000. June 20, Allen Giardinelli, jazz, gypsy jazz, delta blues, 3-6 p.m. with free Ryan Rose Wine wine tastings. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. June 20, Seth Brown, Americana, folk, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. June 27, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

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

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. June 17, Paul Jenny, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; June 18, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 8-11 p.m.; June 19, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 8-11 p.m.; June 24, Tim Mitchell, easy listening, light rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. June 18, The Music fo Frank Ellis, indie rock, and The Elephant, 8-10; p.m.; June 20, The Lantern, storytelling, 7:30-9 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. June 18, Highway Bound, country, 6-8 p.m.; June 23, live music, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, pub trivia, 6 p.m. Music is outdoors. No cover. Call for reservations.

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

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. June 17, The Mikes, classic rock, folk, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. June 18 and June 20, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Sunday. No cover.

DUNN RANCH CENTER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE, 4224 Highway 62, Ashland, info@dunnranchcenter.org. June 17, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 7-9 p.m.; June 20, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, and New Constellations, 7-10 p.m. June 24, Jubba & Stone, reggae, 7-9 p.m. Free.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. June 17, Dennis Konecny & Ryan Johnson, classic rock, rockabilly, pop, country, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; June 18-19, Flat Patty, hard rock, 7:30-10:30 p.m.;

June 24, Latin dance, 7:30-10 p.m., class and social dance, $10, reserve tickets at saralenodanceco@gmail.com.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. June 20, Allen Giardinelli Quartet, gypsy jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Call for reservations.

HIDDEN DOOR CAFE, 1263 N. Riverside Ave., Suite 4, Medford, 541-203-7711. June 19, The Giantess, original blues, rock, jazz, 6-8 p.m., in the courtyard, with free dance lessons at 5 p.m. No cover.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238 Jacksonville 541-702-2320. June 20, Mercy, rock, blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. June 17, Kuttl3ss & Majorgang, rap, hip hop, with guests, 6 p.m., $10 advance, $15 door; June 18, Elk Witch, heavy rock trio, 8-10 p.m., no cover; June 19, Phenom, Dead Leslie and Phake, metal, 6-10 p.m., no cover. Tuesdays, open mic , 8-11 p.m., no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. June 19, Janus Jazz Quintet, new, progressive, classic jazz, 7-9 p.m. $25, reservations only. July 2, 33 String Drive, acoustic Americana, bluegrass, 6 p.m., outdoors, no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. June 20, Deluxe, rock, blues, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 6:30-10 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St

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

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, 541-500-1632. June 20, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 5-7 p.m. on the patio. No cover, reservations recommended.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. June 27, Rogue Blues Society jam hosted by the Ben Rice and Brady Goss, 2-5 p.m., $5. Music is outdoors.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. June 16, JustADuo, light rock, easy listening, 4-8 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. June 18, Brian James & The Revival, blues, soul, 5-8 p.m., outside, with raffle and silent auction to provide eyeglasses and hearing aids to those in need; June 20, Wildheart Music, featuring Carla Bauer, light rock, pop, 3-5 p.m., on the patio. 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. June 19, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. June 18, Rogue Hot Club, 5-8 p.m.; June 19, Jen Ambrose and Jon Galfano, acoustic rock and originals, 2:30-5:30 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. July 3, Dayton Mason Duo, gypsy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15-$25 music and glass of wine only, $40-$50 with dinner, reservations. Aug. 7, Tom Boylan, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15-$25 music and glass of wine only, $40-$50 with dinner, reservations. Sept. 4, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 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. June 19, Dennis Konecny and Ryan Johnson, 50s, blues, standards, old and new country, 3-5 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953, June 26, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. June 17, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. ; June 18, Gypsy Rogue, gypsy jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 20, live music, 5-7 p.m.; June 23, Dark Eyes, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; June 24, Jen Ambrose, blues, jazz, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended. Ongoing: chateau tours, including a five wine flight, tour of the estate and gardens and souvenir wine glass, are $39 members, $55 nonmembers, reservations required.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. July 17, Dinner in the Vines, 6-8 p.m., $75-$90, advance reservations; Aug. 25, Dinner in the Vines, 6-8 p.m., details to be announced.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. June 18, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; June 20, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. June 23, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. June 20, Shae Celine and Nick Garrett-Powell, jazz, blues, rock, 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. June 18, Seth Brown, acoustic Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 19, Tobago Breeze, music of the islands, 5-7 p.m., $15, advance purchase on website; June 25, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. June 17, JustADuo, light rock, easy listening, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 24, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover; June 25, Salsa Brava, salsa dance music, 6-9 p.m., $20, advance at eventbrite.com.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Rogue Valley Chorale, 7-9 p.m. June 17, Fellow Pynins & Hannah Stone, folk duo, 6-8 p.m., $15, advance; June 20, Piano Trio Concert, chamber music, 4 p.m., indoors, $25 suggested donation, reservations; July 2, Bishop Mayfield, blues, R&B, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $13-$15; July 9, Duke Street, R&B, soul, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $13-$15.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. June 18, Pacifica, Americana, folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 20, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. June 19, Applegate Open Paragliding Competition Viewing Party, with music by Frankie Hernandez, noon-4 p.m., $5-$15 advance reservations at longswordvineyard.com; June 26, Applegate Open Paragliding Competition Viewing Party, with music by Sweetgrass, noon-4 p.m., $5-$15 advance reservations at longswordvineyard.com.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. June 20, Frankie Hernandez Duo, acoustic rock, funk, reggae, 2-5 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. June 20, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, jazz, standards, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Music is outdoors, no cover, call for reservations.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Sundays, live music, 3-5 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. June 18, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; June 19, The J Brothers, classic rock, blues, 4-6 p.m.; June 20, Shelly and Joshua Jones, 4-6 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. June 19, Freeway Farrell, comedy, 6-8 p.m; June 20, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; June 23, Delilah Beaucoup & Friends, 5-7 p.m No cover, call for reservations.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. June 18, Marshall Stack, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; June 19, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, 6-8 p.m.; June 23, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. June 19, Mark Charles Hill, light rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. June 18, Robbie Dacosta, Kristen Calvin, Tom Stamper, rockabilly, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. June 26, Cool Cat Funk, psychedelic funk rock, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

THE ALLEN GIARDINELLI QUARTET: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 8 p.m. June 18, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Gypsy jazz, delta blues, Americana, with a live studio audience and streamed on The Hivve Facebook and YouTube sites. $15 for live show at eventbrite.com, streaming is free.

LIVING LOVING LED, 8-11 p.m. June 19, Sugarloaf Community Association, 206 Tetherow Road, Williams. Rogue Valley-based Led Zeppelin tribute band performs outdoors, with food truck on site. Admission $15-$20, sliding scale.

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.

OL' BARNEY'S ACOUSTIC JAM, 1-5 p.m. June 27, 2143 Lower River Road, Grants Pass. Musicians gather to play and sing together. Bring your own beverages, snacks and chairs. Free.

FOURTH SUNDAY ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. June 27, Wild River Brewing and Pizza, 249 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Musicians gather to play and sing together. Free.

Jackson County

PREMA LOVE: SACRED CHANT CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. June 18, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. Sound healing, with Nico Ji, Prio Deva and Daouda. $15 advance, $20 door.

RELAXPANSION CONCERT, 6-11 p.m. June 19, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, 415-847-1144. 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.

BANG ON A CAN, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. June 20, online through Oregon Center for the Arts. oca.sou.edu. Twelve hours of streaming performances of Michael Gordon's "Timber" by ensembles from around the world (including the Rogue Valley's Left Edge Percussion), interviews with performers and collaborators, archival videos, remixes. Free, donations welcome. Visit live.bangonacan.org.

PIANO TRIO CONCERT, 4 p.m. June 20, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Chiharu Sai on piano, Michael Edby on violin and Michal Palzewicz on cello perform chamber music by Mozart, Debussy, Rubinstein, Elgar, Dvorak and Shostakovich, indoors, $25 suggested donation; reservations at gpwreservations@gmail.com.

"THIS MOMENT IN TIME," noon June 21, Thalden Pavilion, 155 Walker Ave., Ashland, oca.sou.edu. Percussionist Terry Longshore performs as part of Make Music Day. Free.

CARS UNDER THE STARS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 1, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536, sohs.org. Drive-in concert features Nick Garrett-Powell performing classic to contemporary on guitar and vocals. $55 per car, plus ticket processing fee. Get details online.

"BRUSH: MUSIC IN THE WOODLANDS," 6:30 p.m. July 30, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. July 31, 10 a.m and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 67:30 p.m Aug. 2, Jacksonville Woodlands trail, above the Britt venue, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville, brittfest.org.

Britt Festival Orchestra presents an experiential new work by Caroline Shaw outdoors, with audience members walking the trails with groups of musicians spread around. Free, but advance registration required; registration opens June 25. Donations welcome.

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

"ARSENIC AND OLD LACE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 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. Ticket for in-person viewing is $60 for a group of four. Video on-demand rental available June 18-28, $15 per rental.

MUSIC DIRECTING FOR THE STAGE: FROM A TO G, 6:30-9 p.m. July 13-14, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Ron Strom leads this two-part workshop on responsibilities of a music director, including score preparation, casting, rehearsal techniques, challenges of hiring and conducting a pit orchestra. $20, advance registration.

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

"INTO THE WOODS," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays, through June 20, 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. Sold out.

"DRACULA," 7 p.m. 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. Sold out; contact wanderlust@wanderlusttheatre.co or call 541-227-4011 to be put on a waiting list.

"TO BROADWAY AND BACK: THE 1970S," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays, June 18-June 27, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Concert-style revue of songs from Broadway musicals from the 1970s. In-person is $40 per table for up to four people, livestreaming is $15.

"THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL," 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays, and 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, through June 20, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A new tenant wreaks havoc in an exclusive Florida trailer park. Sold out.

SLAPHAPPY COMEDY, 7:30 p.m. June 21, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Kayla Marie hosts opener Autumn Cummings, featuring Cienna Jade , Gabby Jesus and Jane Malone, for ages 18 and older. Table for up to four people $25, and streamed online.

"RADIANCE: THE PASSION OF MARIE CURIE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, June 25-July 18, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A portrait of a great scientist and a strong woman. Tickets $30 adults, $25 students and seniors; June 24 preview is $15. Tickets by phone only. Masks required.

"THE COMEDY OF ERRORS," through June 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.

"TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS," 1 p.m. July 16-25, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted by Nia Vardalos, the story follows a columnist weaving personal experience with insights on life and love. Tickets $25-$35; July 15 preview is $20-$30; July 16 opening night includes talk back with the director.

"BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY," 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays, and 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, July 2-Sept. 5, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. The story of Buddy Holly's rise to fame and the fateful night he died. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

"FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, July 1-Oct. 9, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. The story of Mississippi-born civil and voting rights activist, told through song. Tickets $35; on sale to OSF members June 15, to the general public June 18.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

STORYBOOK WALK, mid-June through July, starting from Travel Grants Pass Welcome Center, 198 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Families can stroll downtown on their own time and pace to read Crockett Johnson's "Harold and the Purple Crayon" in store windows; each chapter directs readers to the next location. Free; see josephinelibrary.org for more info and a printable map.

STORYBOOK WALK, mid-June through July, starting from City Hall. 222 Lister St. Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Families can stroll downtown on their own time and pace to read Crockett Johnson's "Harold and the Purple Crayon" in store windows; each chapter directs readers to the next location. Free; see josephinelibrary.org for more info and a printable map.

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.

KINDERMUSIK 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.

MATT SANDBANK'S SHADOW FACTORY PUPPET SHOW, 1 p.m. June 26, online at josephinelibrary.org. Virtual performance of educational puppet show that includes science, literacy, poetry and engineering in a world of imagination. Free, advance registration required; contact info@josephinelibrary.org.

SUMMER DAY CAMPS, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.,m. weekdays, through Aug. 20, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Weekly sessions with educational and physical activities for youth entering first through seventh grades. $175 per week for YMCA members, $195 for nonmembers.

CAMP EEK, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekly sessions through 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.

MONTHLY CRAFT KITS FOR CHILDREN, noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Josephine Community Library branches, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. New kits available for pick up each month at all four branches, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Williams and Wolf Creek, while supplies last. Free.

Jackson County

BILINGUAL STORYWALK: "WILD SYMPHONY," June 21-28, Bonhart Park, Buck Point Street, Central Point, 541-664-3228, jcls.org. Self-guided stroll in the park reading pages from Dan Brown's "Wild Symphony" placed along the route, with codes to scan to listen to the symphony that accompanies the story. Free.

SUMMER OF HEROES: 2021 BRITT KIDS KONCERT VIDEO SERIES, 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 11, Britt Festivals facebook, Instagram and YouTube Pages, brittfest.org. Music videos for children. Free.

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. Closed indefinitely.

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. Watercolors by Tracy Fredrickson, through June 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. "Rogue Valley Biennial," juried exhibit of innovative, compelling and timely work by regional artists, through July 17.

Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Following the Circuitous Thread," mixed media paintings by Eve Margo Withrow, through June 27. 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. "Fiber arts by members of the Southern Oregon Longarm Association, and new works by gallery artists, through June, viewed in person or take a virtual tour on gallery's website.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Work by gallery artists, ongoing; Outdoor Open Studios, noon-5 p.m. June 19.

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.

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, 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; 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. "2021 Artworks Northwest Biennial," a regional juried art show by artists from the Pacific Northwest, and Stories Told By Water," art and stories by Leah Wilson, through Aug. 20.Gallery is open to in person visits by appointment.

LITERARY

Josephine County

POETRY MINERS: DIG IT, 1-3 p.m. June 19, via Zoom, through Josephine Community Library., 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org Applegate poet Lisa Baldwin leads poetry writing workshop; free, advance registration.

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.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through 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.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting date and location. Free.

Jackson County

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. June 18, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "The Perfect Nanny" by Leila Slimani via Zoom; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. June 19, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Girl Mans Up" by MW Girard, via Zoom. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3-5 p.m. June 22, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Let Them Eat Tweets: How the Right Rules in an Age of Extreme Inequality" by Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson, via Zoom. Free.

POETRY READING: COMMUNITY, 6-7 p.m. June 24, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Five local poets read their works and answer questions about their, writing process, via Zoom. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: NANCY LANE, 3-4 p.m. June 27, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Local author discusses her short story collection "Pretty Chrysanthemums and Other Stories," via Zoom. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. July 6 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. July 6, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Becoming" by Michelle Obama, via Zoom. Free.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 31, Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org. Theme is "Readers are Leaders," with online programs, take-and-make kits, recommended readings for all ages.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine/Jackson County

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.

Jackson County

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, June 24-28, venues in Medford and Ashland, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Live and outdoor events include outdoor film screenings at ScienceWorks in Ashland and Walkabout Brewing Company in Medford, an art exhibit at Schneider Museum of Art and the AIFF Film Center. Tickets $10-$12, some events are free. See website for details.

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

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.

ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19-20, Pottsville, Merlin area, 541-659-4535. Antique tractor and engine show with activities for children. Pedal tractor pull for kids 10:30 a.m. both days, parade of power at noon both days, tractor pull is at 2:30 p.m. both days. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, free for youth 13 and younger.

DINNER IN THE VINEYARD, 6 p.m. June 25, Rockin' R Ranch, O'Brien, 541-479-5258, begreat4kids.com. Formerly called Taste of Illinois valley, this fundraiser benefits youth of the Illinois Valley. Tickets $40, limited capacity.

PRIDE IN THE VALLEY, noon-4 p.m. June 26, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-4844. Live music, food trucks, speakers, information tables for the LGBTQ+ community and supporters. Free.

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

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 10, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items. Admission $1, free to 12 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.

SAVING WILDLIFE BANQUET & AUCTION, 4:30-9 p.m. July 31, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildlifdeimages.com. Live music, local beer and wine, dinner, meet with animals, live auction. $150 per person, $1,100 per table.

SUMMER WILD EXPERIENCES, 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.

SATURDAY ARTISAN AND CRAFTERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through October, Fifth Street between E and F streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-2371. Outdoor showcase of local arts and crafts. Free admission.

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

SUMMER THURSDAYS AT HANLEY FARM, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 2, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536, ext. 202. The farm is open for picnics, self-guided garden tours and interior video tours ($3-$5) and special programs. June 17 is Family Heritage Fair with pioneer activities, from laundry to faux calf roping. June 24 is program by Randall Theater Company. Admission is free.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM GALA ONLINE SILENT AUCTION, through June 18, online through oca.sou.edu. Bid on packages, experiences and more.

SATURDAY IN THE PARK: LITHIA PARK PLEIN AIR PAINTING EVENT, 9 a.m.-5 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.

STILL WE RISE: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford. Music by Bishop Mayfield Band, booths from Black-owned businesses and organizations that focus on cultural equality and inclusiveness. Free.

OUTDOOR OPEN STUDIO TOUR, noon-5 p.m. June 19, Ashland Art Works, 291 Oak St., 541-488-4735. Outdoor exhibit of paintings, textile art, abstract and glass work, with demonstrations, a chance to talk with artists. Free.

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.

FAIR FILM FESTIVAL — DOCUMENTARY SCREENING, 6 p.m. June 21, online through Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism, 541-840-1492, fairoregon.info. Online showing of "How Jack Became Black," with a Q&A with film director and FAIR adviser. Free; watch at fairoregon.live.

ROOSTER CROW CAR SHOW, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 26, Umpqua Bank parking lot, Pine Street, Rogue River, 541-582-4401. Cars of all makes and models on display, with prizes for best of show and people's choice, plus raffles. $20 per vehicle to participate, free for spectators.

HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 7 , 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, and 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8-9, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided outdoor walking tour of some of the town's historic buildings and the restless ghosts and spirits who occupy them. Two routes: a courthouse route and a Britt Hill walk. $10 per person; reservations required.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. July 10, 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.

WALK THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through 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.

RIDE THE ROGUE, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, Palmerton Park Rogue River, 458-229-6285, ridetherogue.com. Three rides - 67-mile, 37-mile and 20-mile routes, followed by post-ride party with food, craft beer and live music. $30, $40, $55, bbq dinner tickets $15 per person.

SOCIAL DANCING, 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Central Point. Live music by Darren Kuykendall, no partners required. Admission $5-$6, free for first-time visitors. Call Joyce, 541-727-7070.

Northern California

FATHER'S DAY CAR SHOW, 9 a.m. June 20, Siskiyou Golden Fairgrounds, 1712 Fairland Road, Yreka, Calif., 510-919-5756, pammiesuesguy@yahoo.com. Any and all cars, from rusty to concourse, on display. Free admission, donations welcome to benefit Contemporary Historical Vehicle Association.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Dave & Hank, June 18-19; Eddy & Jona, June 25-26; Bites, Blues & Brews, June 26; Queensryche, July 9; Midget Wrestling Warriors, July 17; Southern Oregon All Truck Show, July 24-25; Josh Turner, July 31; Foghat, Aug. 21; Larry the Cable Guy, Sept.17; Old Dominion, Nov. 18-19; 98 Degrees, Nov. 20.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. George Thorogood & The Destroyers, July 31; Tesla, Aug. 6; ZZ Top, Aug. 15; Bret Michaels, Aug. 27; Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Sept. 3; The Oakridge Boys, Sept. 11.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. UFC 264 Viewing Party, July 10;Surf City Classic, Aug. 21; Oregon Coast Customs car show, Aug. 22; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

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.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Paperback Writer, a Beatles experience show, July 17.

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


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