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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. April 8, Highway Bound, modern country rock, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays, Tim Mitchell and Dennis Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. April 7, The Kind, acoustic duo, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April 9, DJ Fluffy, dance music, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. April 8, Your Hands Write History, progressive metal from Medford, album release with Separating the Seas, To Die Elsewhere, I Sank Atlantis, 8 p.m., $10 advance at eventbrite.com; April 9, Brenboy, rock-rap, with DJ Zone, 8 p.m., $20 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door; April 14, Scott H. Biram, dirty blues, country punk, with JD Pinkus, 8 p.m., $15 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door; April 15, The Cryptics, punk rock from New Hampshire, with Another Anthem, 8 p.m., $7 at eventbrite.com.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-11:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. April 7, D.O.A., hardcore punk, with Death Set and Suckerpunch, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20 advance at brownpapertickets.com; April 8, Nightbird Casino, new age pop rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 9, Whalien, eclectic jam prog fusion from Seattle, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 10, open mic night with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. May 21, 2022 Gay Emerald Empire Pageant, 6 p.m., $10; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. May 1, Yoga Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; Tuesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. April 7, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m., no cover; April 8-9, Comedy Night, with Phillip Kopczynski and Ryan Newcomb, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 7, Tim Mitchell, easy listening, 7-9 p.m.; April 8, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m. April 9, Cover 3, adult contemporary, Motown classics, modern R&B, 7-10 p.m.; April 14, Rock-n-Ebnother, variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 8, Correa, mother-son acoustic variety duo, 8:30 p.m., $5; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. April 8, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-7 p.m., on the patio. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. April 14, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., no cover, $10 tip suggested for comedians; Thursdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. April 9, Robbie dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 5-8 p.m.; Sundays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. April 8-9, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. April 7, Dennis Konecny and Asa Hoffman, new country, oldies, blues, alt rock, 6-8 p.m.; April 9, The Reverberays, surf rock, 7-9 p.m.; April 14, Michael Kemp, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., call ahead to reserve. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. April 17, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

FRY FAMILY FARM, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. May 4, Jacob Jolliff Band, folk, Americana, 7-10 p.m. outdoors, $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.

GIL'S, 175 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-488-6139. April 9, The Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, bluegrass, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. April 7, Hunks, The Show, 8 p.m., $21.95-$69.95, at eventbrite.com; April 8, Gunstock Red, rock, rap, pop, country, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 9, Blowin' Smoke, modern country, country rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 13, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; April 14, Latin Night, 6-10 p.m., lesson (6 p.m.) and social dance (7-10 p.m.), $10, advance at saraleno.com, $15 door, text 541-630-4745 or contact saralenodanceco@gmail.com.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Thursdays, bingo night, 5-7 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 5-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. April 1, Brass Alibi, classic rock, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, live band karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. April 13, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., no cover with two drink minimum; April 14, Aaron Reed, edgy folk, 6-9 p.m.; April 29, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. April 7, The Kops, punk rock, with Elk Witch and Ghost Bomber, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 8, Vela, indie rock from Kansas City, with The Shaky Harlots and Thunderchud, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; April 9, Medford Metalfest, with 13 bands, noon, $20 at the door; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m. , no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 16, AJ Lee and Blue Summit with Jake Blount, bluegrass, Americana, country, folk, 7-10 p.m. outdoors, $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door, free 12 and younger; April 24, Anna Tivel Trio, folk rock, 3-6 p.m. outdoors, $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door;

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. April 9, Takilma, rock, blues, jam. 7-11 p.m.; April 10, Takilma, rock, blues, jam. 4-8 p.m., no cover; Fridays, line dancing, 7 p.m.;

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. April 7, Rambling Bear, folk, blues, jazz-grass duo, 9-11:30 p.m.; April 10, The Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, bluegrass, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. April 22, Moonshine Bandits, country hip hop fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight, tickets $25 at universe.com, starting Friday.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. April 7, Scott Pemberton, album release, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 9, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 15, LDW, Talking Heads tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 16, Deep Sea, sonic psychedelia, 8 p.m., $10; April 22, Gold Souls, funk, soul, blues, 8 p.m., $15; April 23, Blu Egyptian, bluegrass, rock, funk, reggae, 8 p.m., $10; April 28, Music of Cream, psychedelic rock-blues, 8 p.m., $50; Tickets at ticketleap.com

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. April 10, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. April 17, Sip & Paint Pottery Party, 2-4 p.m., $25-$40 at eventbrite; May 21, Redwood Empire, pop, rock, soul, 6:30-8:30 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 8, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. April 29, Aged to Perfection, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; May 8, Mother's Day Luau, with live hula dance and slack key guitar, food, fresh leis for sale, 1-4 p.m., $10-$15, must be purchased in advance; food, wine, leis are extra; May 14, Summer Blues Revue, music by David Pinsky & Phil Newton, Ben Rice trio and Lisa Mann Band, tickets $10-$30 at rogueblues.org.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 8, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. April 8, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; call for reservations.

AWEN WINECRAFT, 240 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-702-2164. April 8, Pottery Party, 3-7 p.m., tickets at eventbrite.com; April 10, Sunshine Crafts and wine, 2-5 p.m., tickets at eventbrite.com; April 14, trivia, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 20, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. April 7, Blades of Grass, Americana, bluegrass, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 8, Gypsy Rogue, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m.; April 9, Stolen Moments, swing, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; April 10, Jon Galfano, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 13, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 14, Shine Swing Trio, swing, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted. Call for reservations.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. April 16, Wine Lovers Easter Egg Extravaganza, adults-only Easter egg hunt, prizes, noon-5 p.m.. call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. April 8, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. April 7, Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 8, Sonido alegre, acoustic gypsy flamenco, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 14, Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. April 10, Phil King, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. April 9, Pacific Arts Ensemble, masterworks from ancient to modern on cello, harp, flute, 3-5 p.m., $20; April 10, benefit concert, 4-7 p.m., $30 suggested; April 16, LEFT, indie rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. April 13, Shine Swing Duo, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 16, Doug Warner, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; April 16, Adult Easter Egg Hunt, 5-7 p.m., $7, ticket required.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. May 7-8, Kite Festival, noon-5 p.m.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 10, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; April 14, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. April 8, Little Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; April 9, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; April 10, Billy Rock, variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 7, Sip & Paint Pottery, 6-8 p.m., $40, reservations required; April 8, Saucy, rock, pop, funk, 6-8 p.m.; $7-$10; April 10, B.O.B., bluegrass, 4-6 p.m., $5; April 12, Family Night, 4-7 p.m.; April 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Call for reservations. or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 8, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m, no cover; April 9, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 13, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. April 9, Daniel Nickels, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 8, Mark Hill & Dan Roux, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text for reservations.


MUSIC

Josephine County

BRENBOY, 7 p.m. April 8, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091 Grants Pass. Intimate unplugged concert of rap, hip hop, with a live band. $15 at simpletix.com; livestream available.

JIM MESSINA, 8 p.m. April 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Founder of Poco and Loggins & Messina performs rock and folk rock, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

JAZZ FEST 2022, 5:30-9 p.m April 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Performances by Rogue Gold, jazz bands from both North and South middle GPHS jazz bands, with guest trombonist Javier Nero. Silent auction and dessert sale (5:30 p.m.), live music (7 p.m.). Tickets $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.

RODNEY CROWELL, 8 p.m. April 9, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m April 10, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, threeriversorchestra.org. Ensemble performs works by N=Brahms, Beethoven, Faure, Cohen, AL Webber and more. Free, donations welcome.

JOHN DENVER MUSICAL TRIBUTE STARRING TED VIGIL, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. The music of John Denver. Tickets at the door, $30 or by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

DANIEL BOLING, 7 p.m. April 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Folk singer songwriter from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tickets $20, advance.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. April 21, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. April 24, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. "Reaching for the Sky" program includes works by Milhaud, Tomasi, Otis Murphy, Weiss/Thiele and Respighi. Tickets $18, $24, $30, $38, $46. See website for COVID-19 protocols.

MARC COHN, 8 p.m. April 26, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Folk rock with Chelsea Williams, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $30 general, $40 and $50 reserved.


Jackson County

FRIDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fridays, April 8-June 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, and livestreamed online, 541-552-6348, oca-sou.edu. Music appreciation course, with concerts by various musicians. Free.

PEAR A FARE CONCERT, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 8, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford. Music by Seth Hansson and 221 Fly. Free.

VIENNA PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. April 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Piano and violin group performs works by Schubert and Mendelssohn.Tickets $45, $36 reserved, $10 SOU faculty and staff, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

PIANO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 9, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Morgan List presents her senior piano recital. Free.

DEE-APALOOZA — BENEFIT CONCERT, 4-7 p.m. April 10, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Music on two stages, featuring Alice DiMicele, LEFT, Pinsky & Newton, Dangerous Lee and The Rattlin Three, The Dusty Rubies, Creekside Strings, The Espirit de Cour Quartet, plus silent auction, food truck. Suggested $30 donation.

PIANO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Tiana Wong presents her master's piano recital. Free.

PIANO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 13, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Joseph Wong presents his master's piano recital. Free.

DIRTWIRE, 8 p.m. April 20, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, eventbrite.com Gut-bucket delta blues, space cowboy blues, swamptronic, electro-twang. Tickets $25.

NEW WEST GUITAR GROUP, 7 p.m. April 22, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-7500, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz guitar ensemble. $30 general, $25 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. April 22-23, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, rvsymphony.org. "Reaching for the Sky" program includes works by Milhaud, Tomasi, Otis Murphy, Weiss/Thiele and Respighi. Tickets $18, $32, $36, $44, $52.

ORGANIZED RHYTHM DUO, 3 p.m. April 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Combination of percussion and organ, both in person and livestreamed. Free.

CIRCUSMUZIEK, 7:30 p.m. April 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU woodwind ensembles perform contemporary chamber ensemble music for saxophone, clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet, bassoon, both in person and livestreamed. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"GODSPELL," 7 p.m. April 8-10 and April 15, Edgewater Christian Fellowship, 101 Assembly Circle, Grants Pass, 541-474-7172. Upbeat musical in which Jesus Christ recruits a group of followers and teaches them lessons from the Bible through song and dance. Free.

"BECKY'S NEW CAR," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, April 22-May 8, and May 5, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A middle-aged woman is given a chance of a new life. Tickets $18; May 5 show is for fully vaccinated audience members only. Masks required.

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


Jackson County

SLAPHAPPY COMEDY, 8 p.m. April 7, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Nic Lanier hosts stand-up comedy featuring Katy Ipock, Stuart Wilson, Cody Michael, Dillon Kolar, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $10 in person, livestream available to Best Seat Club members.

"PETER AND THE STARCATCHER," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, April 8-May 1, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Musical adventure about the boy who would become Peter Pan. Tickets $35 adult, $28 students and seniors, online and by phone; April 7 preview is $20. See website for COVID protocols.

"SPOTLIGHT ON CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 10, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Songs of the vocal pop group from the 1960s and '70s. Tickets $33, $36, $38; 8 p.m. March 17 preview is $20. See website for COVID safety protocols.

"MOON OVER BUFFALO," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. various days, through April 10, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Ken Ludwig comedy about two actors desperate for a last shot at stardom. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

"SPOTLIGHT ON ROY ORBISON," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 15-May 8, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Songs of the popular 1960s vocalist. Tickets $33, $36, $38; 8 p.m. April 14 preview is $20. See website for COVID safety protocols.

AN AFTERNOON WITH MARLYN MASON, 2 p.m. April 16, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-601-8810, randalltheatre.com. Actress shares stories from her many years in Hollywood, answers audience questions. Tickets $20, in-person only.

"UNSEEN," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, April 16-July 31, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. An American photographer wakes up at the site of a massacre in Syria and must piece together what happened.Tickets $35-$75; previews April 12-15.

"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, April 16-Oct. 30, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A young Caribbean girl is rescued from a monstrous storm by four gods, in this story f Black joy and sorrow, the aftermath of colonization and isolation, the triumph of love. Tickets $35-$75; previews April 12-15.

"GAGA FOR GERSHWIN," April 22-May 8, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-601-8810, randalltheatre.com. A musical tribute to the music of George and Ira Gershwin and Lady Gaga. Tickets on sale soon.

"IN THE HEIGHTS" 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays with 1 p.m. matinees Saturdays and Sundays, April 22-June 19, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Three generations struggle with tradition, identity and community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

PAULA POUNDSTONE, 7:30 p.m. April 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedy. Tickets $29, $32, $35.

GABRIEL "FLUFFY" IGELSIAS, 8 p.m. April 29, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Stand-up comedy. Tickets $40 general admission lawn seats; reserved seats sold out. See website for COVID safety protocols.

HYPROV: IMPROV UNDER HYPNOSIS, 7:30 p.m. April 30, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Master hypnotist hypnotizes 20 audience members and pairs the five funniest with Colin Mochrie of Whose Line Is It Anyway. Tickets $42, $45, $48 adults, $30, $33, $36 youth.

"CHAPATTI," 2 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, May 5-15, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. Michael Elich and Robin Goodrin Nordli rediscover the importance of human companionship. Tickets $30 general; May 5 preview is $25; opening night with wine and a talk-back is $40 to benefit Friends of the Animal Shelter.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

BILINGUAL STORYTIME: DIA DE LOS NINOS, 2:30-3:30 p.m. April 9, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Elementary school children and their families read and discuss stories in English and Spanish, do a Dia de los Ninos art project. Free.

SPROUT A READER, 10:30-11 a.m., April 21, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Free storytime kit and early literacy tips for parents and caregivers of children 5 and younger. Free. registration required.

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: SPRING FLING, 11 a.m.-noon April 23, Music4Kids Music Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. 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. $24 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME: EVERYDAY EMPATHY, 2:30-3:30 p.m. May 14, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Elementary school children and their families read about empathy and being kind to others, look at self-portraits of famous artists, create their own. Free.

K9 READING BUDDIES, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Children 10 and younger read out loud to trained therapy dogs. Free.


Jackson County

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.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday.


ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Abstract paintings by Doug Iverson, through April 30, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

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. "Fire, Fury & Resilience," totem witnesses and turtle wisdom by Betty LaDuke, through May 20.

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME CENTER GALLERY, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7319, Western and historic art from artist Carl Seyboldt, including original acrylic on panel paintings and giclee prints, plus student work produced in Seyboldt's classes over the last five years, through April 18. Free admission.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Renaissance 2022," work by gallery artists on themes of rebirth, forward movement, navigating a post-pandemic time, April 10-June; opening reception 4-6 p.m. April 10.


Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. April 15, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers., with live music, food trucks and other performers. Free.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Celtic Art Show," artwork inspired by Ireland and the Celts, through April 7; "Enclave," paintings by Jay Gordon, Corey Kahn, Gabriel Mark Lipper and Nicole Wasgatt, through April 29; new work by gallery artists, through April 29.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "The Presence of Nature," six Oregon-based artists share interpretations of nature that arise when wholly immersed in Oregon's diverse natural environments, in collaboration with the Ashland Independent Film Festival, April 8-May 21; opening reception 5-7 p.m April 7. Admission free.


LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. April 8, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poems on the optional theme: Poetry Redux. Free.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. April 12, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

SOMETHING ABOUT POETRY: A COMMUNITY OF POETS, 2-4 p.m. April 16, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Poet Diana Coogle shares her work and her writing process, followed by a Q&A and open mic for poetry sharing, facilitated by Applegate poet Lisa Baldwin. Free, advance registration.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. April 19, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5330, writerkate@mail.com. (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-218-5330, genekimsim@gmail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.


Jackson County

SUE DEMARINIS, 4 p.m. April 7, Jacksonville Library, 340 W/ C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665, jcls.org. Local author discusses her second novel, "The Station Master's Wife," set among historical events spanning 50 years. Free.


EASTER

Josephine County

MEET THE EASTER BUNNY, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. April 9, Grants Pass Shopping Center, 955 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-474-0858. Easter treats, face painting, balloon animals. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 16, Merlin Community Park, Merlin, 541-331-6788. Children in three age categories (under 5, 5-8 and 9 and older) search for 6,000 plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes. Free; organized by North Pacific Grange, Merlin Community Baptist Church and Young Marines.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. April 16, Josephine County Historical Society House Gardens, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5398, 541-479-7827. Open free to the first 50 children ages 10 and younger, to collect plastic eggs with wrapped candy inside, plus a few prize gold eggs; bring a basket. Easter bunny photo opps, raffle drawing for handmade baby blanket and bunny (tickets $1 each or six for $5).

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, 9 a.m.-4 p.m April 16-17, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Easter-related activities for visitors, including egg- and baby-themed keeper talks, scavenger hunt for prizes, egg-focused activities with animals. Free with admission, $16 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children 5-12, by donation for ages 4 and younger.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. April 17, Jubilee Park, 302 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 541-254-4161. Children search for hidden Easter eggs (bring your own basket), with prizes from the Easter Bunny, hot dogs sodas.

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA, 1-4 p.m. April 17, Vista 222, 222 Missouri Flat Road, Grants Pass, 541-450-9422. Live music, rock climbing bounce house, oversized yard games, face painting, bubble machine and egg hunts for four age groups (2 and younger, 3-5, 6-8, 8-10). Free, food and beverages for sale.


Douglas County

EASTER EGG HUNT,
1 p.m. April 16, Glendale City Park, Sixth Street, Glendale, 541-499-9665, 541-450-1679. Children in four age groups (0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-18) search from Easter eggs, with an Easter basket for those who find the golden eggs, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 1-6 p.m. April 23, Sugarloaf Community Association Bandshell, 206 Tetherow Road, Williams, cebruner@hotmail.com. Opening circle dedication (1 p.m.) children's songs (1:30 p.m.), all species parade (1:50 p.m.), drummers (2:20 p.m.), environmental speakers (3 p.m.), live music (3-5:45 p.m.), closing circle (6 p.m.). Burrito lunch and baked goods for sale, plus environmental education booths.


Jackson County

PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, April 8-9, do, downtown Medford, 541-840-7209, pearblossomparade.org. Street fair with endors, games ( noon-10 p.m. April 8, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. April 9, Pear Blossom Park); Pear A Fare, food and beverage tastings with vendors, music (3-10 p.m. April 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m April 9, Fifth and Central, $5); Smudge Pot Stroll; (5-9 p.m. April 8, walking and tasting tour, ticket info TBA); parade (11 a.m. April 9); cornhole tournament (2-9 p.m. April 9).

BARNSTORMERS VINTAGE FAIRE, 4-8 p.m. April 9, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 10, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Vendors with vintage goods, farmhouse-style decor, upcycled furniture, handmade items, plants and garden goodies, plus food trucks. Admission $12 (enter Friday 4-6 p.m. also good for Saturday), $10 (enter Friday after 6 p.m. also good for Saturday), $8 (enter Saturday 9 a.m.-noon), $5 (enter Saturday after noon).

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, through April 10, online, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Screenings of more than 60 feature films, more than six short film compilations, with three one-day-only screenings April 1, April 6 and April 10). Tickets $13.50 per film, one-day-only features $20 each; ticket packages $25-$800.

EARTH DAY EXTRAVAGANZA, 3:30-6:30 p.m. April 22, The Farm at Southern Oregon University, 155 Walker Ave., Ashland, sustainability.sou.edu, ecos@sou.edu. Exhibits, ecoquest adventure, educational workshops, lawn games, live music, craft projects, farm tours, food trucks. Free.

OREGON FRINGE FESTIVAL, April 27-May 1, live and online, through Oregon Center fort he Arts at Southern Oregon University, Ashland, oregonfringefestival.org. Live and online performances of theater, music, visual art, and educational components, with interactive creative opportunities. Free.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY HOME SHOW: LET'S CELEBRATE HOME, noon-5 p.m. April 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-773-2872, buildso.com. What's new, fun and exciting for the home, home office, yard and garden. Free admission.

COMMUNITY SEED SWAP, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 9, Raptor Creek Farm, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5556, jocofoodbank.org. Bring seeds, plats, cuttings to share and a nonperishable food item to donate. With talks about pollinators and bees, a bird walk, children's crafts, and a plant clinic. Free.

GRAND OPENING, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9, Kerbyville Museum, 24195 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5252. Exhibits of local historic interest. Admission is free, there will be raffles and door prizes.

ROGUE VALLEY ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7:30 p.m April 15-16, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-944-7408. Bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding and barrel racing. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door; sold at Cowboy Corral, Grange Co-Op, Your Cutting Crew, Victoria's Station and aftontickets.com.

VETERAN SUICIDE AWARENESS & CAR SHOW, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16, Fifth and D streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5454. Open to all makes and models, with live music by the DD-214's and a suicide prevention info booth. Free.

GEM & MINERAL SALE, 9 a.m.-5 p.m April 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m April 24, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-415-1720, 541-956-3242. Vendors, silent auction, kids corner, raffle, food truck. Free admission.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE MUSEUM WITH ARTISTS, 2 p.m. April 24, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Film series looks at various artists. The featured artist for April is Cezanne. $5, get tickets online.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. UFC 273, April 9; Hotel California, salute to the Eagles, April 16; Tattoo Expo, April 22-24; Cagesport 63 Live, May 7; RV Resort rally, May 27-29; Boz Scaggs, May 28; Aaron Lewis, June 11; Foghat, Aug. 20.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Roll the Dice Car Show, June 18.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Late Night Comedy on the Coast, April 8--9; UFC 273 Viewing, April 9; Late Night Comedy on the May 20-21; Late Night Comedy on the June 17-18; Clint Black, June 23-24; Surf City, Aug. 27; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 273 Viewing, April 9.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Highway Bound, July 22-23.


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. New Year's Eve Party — Midnight Masquerade (with four bands) Dec. 31.

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


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