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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. April 15, DJ Lion, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ, 7-11 p.m.; Thursdays, Throttle Night, with music and raffle, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. April 15, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 16, Little Blue Band, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Tuesday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. 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.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. April 14, B with Jack, acoustic variety, 7-11 p.m., $5.

RASCAL'S BAR & GRILL, 20215 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. April 15, open mic, 7-11 p.m., no cover.

SAM'S CORNER, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0069. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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 15, CJ5 and Mr Bee, classic country rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 16, DJ Poulper, Weslight, Lucho Randozza, DJs, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.; April 17, Subtractus, rock trio, and Harry Chin & The Mandibles, new wave industrial rock, 8-11 p.m.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. March 31, Fun & Company, 9 p.m.-midnight, $3; 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. April 19, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. April 14, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. April 15, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 14, Rock-n-Ebnother, variety, 7-9 p.m. April 15-16, Young Kid, variety, 7-10 p.m. April 21, Tim Mitchell, easy listening, soft rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 15, Scott Knickerbocker, acoustic originals, Americana, country blues, 8:30-10:30 p.m., $5; April 16, Casey & The Cutoffs, with Impulse Control, alt rock, pop punk, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $5; April 17, The Lantern, storytelling, 7:30-9 p.m.; 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 15, Grateful Dead Night, with Steve Shine, John Galloway and Cathy Dorris, 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. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. April 15-16, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. 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.; Friday's, Vinyl Night, 5-9 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.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. 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; April 15, Saucy, rock, pop, disco, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 16, Ring of Trees, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 21, Connor Reese, acoustic pseudo-comedy music, 7-9 p.m.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. April 14, Nerf gun target practice, 5-7 p.m.; 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 15, The Gist, classic rock, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, music jam, 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 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 14, Pound & Black Sheep Wall, 9-11 p.m., no cover; April 15, Money Talks Tour, with Miozere & Kuttl3ss, Crisis Tha Rhyme Don and CJ Jackson and 10 local acts, 8 p.m., no cover; April 16, In Your Graver, Cold Hearts, Insanity's Reign, hard rock, metal, 7-11 p.m., $10 door; April 21, Bryan Bielanski, acoustic singer songwriter, 8-10 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m. , no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 16, Jazz Piano Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; 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 21, Balkan acoustic music, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; April 23, Keith Little, acoustic, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 24, Anna Tivel Trio, folk rock, with Jacob Weil, 3-6 p.m. outdoors, $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. April 14, Kolby Stancil, acoustic variety, 8-10:30 p.m.Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. April 16, The Bluebirds, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. April 15, Elio Quest, 9:30-11:30 p.m.; April 20, Fog Holler, TBA; April 21, Mike Rufo, 8:30-10 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St

Ashland, 541-482-8572. Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. June 2, Eight Dollar Mountain, Americana, bluegrass, 7-9 p.m., $10 at eventbrite.com.

THE 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 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 17, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-7 p.m.; April 20, Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman, classical and jazz guitar. 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. April 24, Sterling Vintage Jazz Band, 1-4 p.m.; May 8, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 400 Brown Road, O'Brien, 541-596-2818. April 24, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m., weather permitting. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 15, Lady and The Tramp, variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. April 22, Earth Day, with farm tours on the hour from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a class of wine, $25 adults, $10 under 21, proceeds to Southern Oregon Land Conservancy; call to reserve tickets.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. April 22, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; April 23, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

AWEN WINECRAFT, 240 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-702-2164. April 14, trivia, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 20, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 28, trivia, 5-7 p.m., no cover;

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. April 14, Shine Swing Trio, swing, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. ; April 15, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 16, Jon Galfano & Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, jazz, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 17, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, noon-3 p.m., Rod Patrone, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 20, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; April 21, Danielle Kelly Trio, soul, 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 15, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, jazz, blues, folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. April 14, Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 15, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 17, Easter egg hunt for kids, 1 p.m.; April 21, Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. April 17, Easter egg hunt, 12:15 (1-5 years), 1 p.m. (6-12 years), $15-$20, includes Easter Bunny photos, prizes and treats, lawn games, and goodie bag, advance tickets required; April 17, Sarah Dion Brooks, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. April 15, Peter Anastos Quintet, original modern jazz, 7 p.m., $20; April 16, LEFT, indie rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15; April 29, Eterno — El Flamenco, flamenco dancer and guitarist, 7 p.m., $28 general, $13 child, $55 front row; May 4, Gerry O'Connor, Irish fiddle with guitarist, 7 p.m., $25.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. 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; April 21, Sip & Paint, 5-7 p.m, call for reservations; April 23, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 3-5 p.m.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 15, winemaker's dinner, 7 p.m, call for cost and reservations; April 16, Grant Ruiz, flamenco, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; April 17, Danielle Kelly Duo, jazz, soul, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. April 15, Band of Brothers, 5-7 p.m.; April 16, J Brothers, 4-6 p.m.; April 17, Easter Egg Extravaganza, with egg hunt, Easter Bunny, candy, noon-3 p.m.; April 17, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 15, Hog Wild, rock, 6-8 p.m, $7-$10; April 17, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 4-6 p.m., $5; April 19, Family Night, lawn games, indoor games, snacks, 4-7 p.m. Call for reservations. or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 15, Marshall Stack & Friends, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m, no cover; April 16, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 20, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. April 15, Easter dinner, $30, call for reservations; April 16, JustaDuo, light rock, easy listening, 2-4 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 15, Jodie Jean Martson and Friends, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text to RSVP.


MUSIC

Josephine County

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.

FREE CREATURES, 8 p.m. April 22, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Alt hip hop, indie rock trio, with Felix Free' s "Rocketship Theory." Tickets $45; get link at The Hivve's Facebook page; livestreaming available.

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, through 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.

STARS ON STAGE: CELEBRATING STATE SOLOISTS, 7 p.m. April 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Jackson County winners of the District 8 solo music competition perform. Free.

DIRTWIRE, 8 p.m. April 20, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.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.

TAMBUCO PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. April 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Mexican percussion quartet plays a wide range of styles. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students, free to livestream.

LISA LOEB, 7:30 p.m. April 29, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Singer-songwriter, guitarist shares songs, stories, wit. Tickets $29, $32, $35 general, $20, $23, $26 ages 22 and younger.

CHRIS WEBBY: THE UNAPPROPRIATE TOUR, 8 p.m. April 29, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Rap, with Ekoh, Louvis, Dane07, for 21 and older. Tickets $30 general, $40 front rows, $60 meet-and-greet, $250 VIP, online or at 42 Degrees in Medford.

JERUSALEM STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. April 29, 3 p.m. April 30, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Friday's program features work by Haydn, Shostakovich and Beethoven; Saturday's program includes works by Mendelssohn, Webern and Tchaikovsky. Tickets $45 and $36 reserved, $10 SOU faculty and staff, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. See website for COVID safety protocols.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"GODSPELL," 7 p.m. 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.

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 14, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Nic Lanier hosts stand-up comedy featuring Tony Meyer and Matty J, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $10 in person, livestream available to Best Seat Club members.

"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.

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 14-15.

"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" IGLESIAS, 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.

"PETER AND THE STARCATCHER" 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through 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.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

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 and 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

CHILDREN'S GARDEN STORYWALK, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through April 30, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Pages of a picture book in display in the garden outside the children's library. Free. Continues in May with a new book.

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; attendance is limited, masks required; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.


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 in America, through May 14.


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.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. Work by gallery artists, through April, to celebrate the gallery's reopening .

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Painting Outside," plein air paintings by Ilene Gienger, through May 1, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Photographs by Thomas Glassman, through April 16.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Painting, sculpture and mixed media by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Nicole Wasgatt, Corey Kahn, Inger Nova Jorgensen and Robyn Forsyth, ongoing.

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. "Space is Doubt," delicately curious ceramics by Elizabeth Arzani and playfully abstract paintings by Tanner Lind, through April 30. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Abstract and landscape paintings by Jeff Danzik, through April; artist reception 5-8 p.m. April 16, with music by Bluebird.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Sterling Beginnings," sculptures by Jane Sterling, April 15-May 20, with a reception 5:30-8 p.m. April 15; "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 wot the Ashland Independent Film Festival, through May 21; opening reception 5-7 p.m April 7. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.


LITERARY

Josephine County

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.

JULIET LOCKWOOD, 10 a.m.-noon April 23, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Local poet and author presents her new anthology, "Lockwood Legacy: Three Generations of Poetry," featuring poems by the daughter, granddaughter and great-granddaughter of Martha Ann Lockwood Hall, ranging from 1938-20212. Portion of sale will be donated to the Women's Crisis Support Team.

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

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. April 15, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. April 16, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk, via Zoom, for ages 11-18, Free.

THE GREAT OUTDOOR BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. April 20, North Mountain Nature Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book group focuses on nature, reads "The Hidden Life" by Peter Wohlleben. Free.


EASTER

Josephine County

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 PARADE AND EGG HUNT, noon April 16, Wolf Creek, 541-761-8140, 509-216-5315. Parade starts at noon from the gas station. Egg hunt in Wolf Creek Park immediately after the parade, with 11,000 plastic candy-filled eggs, small treasures, golden eggs, with hundreds for five age groups. Free.

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, 11:15 a.m. April 17, Pursuit Church of the Nazarene, 922 Harbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7100. Egg hunt for fifth graders and younger on the church lawn after the 10 a.m. service. Free.

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.


Jackson County

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 16, Evans Valley Community Center, 8205 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River. Kids 12 and young hunt for plastic eggs, meet the Easter Bunny.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 16, Palmerton Park, Rogue River, Hunt for kids ages 10 and younger, with a special area for 5 and younger. Free hot chocolate, coffee and doughnuts. special eggs win prizes.


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.

SPRING GARDEN FAIR, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 7, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m May 8, OSU Extension Office, 215 Ringuette St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6613. Annuals, vegetables, shrubs, perennials, native plants, pollinator lants, to benefit Josephine County Master Gardeners, plus 4-H compost sale, Master Gardener plant clinic for gardening questions. Free admission.


Jackson County

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.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 1-4 p.m. April 24, Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 E. Main St., Ashland, soheva.net. Educational booths with information about alternative energy, water conservation, home and water heating, electric vehicles, plus music, food trucks, children's activities, free bike tune-ups, electric vehicle test drives. Free, nonperishable food donations welcome.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

DANCES, a listing of all area dances now can be found on the first weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

GAMES, a listing of all area game groups now can be found on the second weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

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.

EARTH DAY AT TROON, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22, Troon Vineyard, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900, ext. 1. Tours of the vineyard's biodynamic farm and information about regenerative and sustainable farming practices. Tours on the hour, followed by a glass of wine. Tickets $25 adults, $10 for youth under 21; proceeds will be donated to the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy.

SHINING A LIGHT ON HUNGER, 5-8 p.m. April 23, Josephine County Food Bank, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5556, jocofoodbank.org. Casual evening with live music, silent auction, raffle, food and beverages to benefit the food bank. Tickets $85 per person or $580 for a table of eight; price includes drinks, appetizers, dinner and dessert.

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.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY, 10 a.m.-noon April 30, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1001 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Inflatable obstacle courses in the pool and gym, games, prizes, crafts, snacks, activities, fire truck and police car. Free.

FUN FLY, 10 a.m. April 30, Grants Pass Skypark, Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 714-614-2890, roguevalleyflyers.com. Radio-controlled flying activities hosted by the Rogue Valley flyers. $5, includes lunch.

TASTE OF THE ROGUE, 5 p.m. April 30, Boys & Girls Club, 203 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5258. Tastes from local restaurants, wineries and breweries, plus silent and live auctions, with a 1970s theme, to benefit the Boys & Girls Club. Sold out.

MOTHER'S DAY LUAU, 1-4 p.m. May 8, Plaisance Ranch, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Live hula dance, slack key guitar music, Hawaiian lunch plate ($13-$15), fresh leis ($10-$25), shave ice ($5). Admission $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; tickets must be purchased in advance.; doors open at noon for ticketholders.


Jackson County

KBO FUNDRAISER, 1-4 p.nm. April 30, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, klamathbird.org. String quartet, guitar duo, art exhibit, finger foods, wine, to benefit Klamath Bird Observatory. Tickets $75.

HERITAGE PLANT SALE, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30--May 1, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point,541-773-6536. Spring and fall blooming plants, native plants, herbs, food plants, pollinator-friendly, deer-resistant, drought-tolerant plants, garden books, raffle for a wall-hanging succulent garden. Free admission.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Hotel California, salute to the Eagles, April 16; Strawberry Roan, through April 17; Copper Still, April 20-21, April 24; DJ Renz, April 22-23; Tattoo Expo, April 22-24; The Koz, April 27-May 1; Cagesport 63 Live, May 7; RV Resort Rally, May 27-29; Boz Scaggs, May 28; Aaron Lewis, June 11; Jay Leno, Aug. 13; Foghat, Aug. 20.


Oregon coast

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

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. BBQ, Blues & Brews, May 28.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. The Boondock Boys, April 22-23; Highway Bound, July 22-23.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Grand reopening at new location, April 22.

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. Spring Fling, car show, entertainment, May 28.


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