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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke and DJ, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. Jan. 13, Camo Karaoke Night, 7 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Jan. 12, Slaphappy Comedy, with Ryan Danley, Kyle Adams, Jake Hays, Nic Lanier, 9 p.m.; Jan. 13, DJ Ron, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jan. 14, DJ Hype 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sundays, comedy open mic hosted by Nic Lanier, 9 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Fridays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.

DIS 'BAR N GRILL, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Thursdays, karaoke, 5:30-8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sunday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

FOOD STUDIO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Thursdays, Larry Cavalier, jazz keyboards, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Jan. 14, Pandora Band, rock, 8-11 p.m., $5.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4-11 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. Jan. 12, Costume Karaoke and DJ, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 13, Rose Moon Motel, alt rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 16, 2016, rock, with Vinnie RIP opening, 9 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 19, Slaphappy Comedy, with Nic Lanier, Jake Hayes, Mike Spark, Anthony Schuman, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Jan. 12, Matt Spurlock, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Jan. 13, The Remnants, acoustic Americana trio, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. 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. Jan. 15, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20, includes beverage; Jan. 18, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Jan. 12, Comedy Night, with Alex Elkin and Jamal Harrington, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Jan. 12, open mic with Mike Brons, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Jan. 13-14, Comedy Night, with Alex Elkin and Jamal Harrington, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only; Jan. 18, Friends trivia, 6:30-7:45 p.m.; Mondays, karaoke, 5:30-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, cornhole league, 6-10 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Jan. 13, The Kind, classic rock, blues, folk, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 14, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 19-21, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Jan. 13, Midnight Party Band, rock, blues, country, folk, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $8; Jan. 14, Moonbow, folk jam rock, with Erika Fkockoi opening, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $8; Jan. 16, Monday Night Fiddle, young musicians from Creekside Strings and some pros, 6:30-9 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Jan. 13, Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, jazz, 6-8 p.m., upstairs. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-11 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 SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Jan. 13-14, Comedy Club, with opener Chris Moran and headliner Michael Harrison, 8-10 p.m., $15

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Jan. 12, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m. No cover. Jan. 19, Phillip Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Jan. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Jan,. 12, Band of Brothers, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 13, Dos Tacos, indie rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 18, Rogue Blues Society jam with Duke Street, 6-9 p.m.; Jan. 19, The Campfire Show, stand-up comedy and acoustic country music with James Blame and James Manning The 3rd, 7 p.m., $15 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Jan. 12, Creature, house, electro, dubstep, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 13, Moonbow, folk rock jam, with Templet opening, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Jan. 14, SubSequent, Mystral, cQuake, Hyphae, Chillenium, 9 p.m.-midnight, $7; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Jan. 12, Jacob Miller & Love Dean, 7-8:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 14, Malinka, seven-piece acoustic world beat, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 25, Melissa Carper and Kassi Vallasa, folk, 7-10 p.m., $25-$30; Jan. 28, Thor Polson Jazz Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Jan. 19, Honeypot, Southern Oregon acoustic duo, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Jan. 20, Skyler & The Sketchy Kids, underground jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Jan. 13, Rare Bird Committee; Jan. 14, Vanilla Abstract; Jan. 15, Grant Livingston Duo; Jan. 17, Anna May, 8-9:30 p.m.; Jan. 18, Chris Baron, 8-9:30 p.m. No cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Feb. 26, Casey Donahew & Beer Joints Acoustic Tour, country, 7-10 p.m., $25 advance, $30 door; April 16, Demun Jones with Sam Grow, country, 7 p.m., $20, with VIP meet-and-greets available, tickets at universe.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Jan. 15, Highway Bound Duo, country, country rock, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 18, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, jam session, 2-6 p.m., on the patio. No cover.

THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Jan. 13, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 14, Actual Wolf and Jef Fretwell, classic country, 6-8:30 p.m.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Jan. 14, Fogline, country, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Fridays, and Saturdays, DJ with karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Jan. 18, Thomas James, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, Jim Quinby, 5-7 p.m; Sundays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Jan. 20, Sip & Paint, 6-8 p.m., $50, reservations; Jan. 21, wreath-making class, 1-3 p.m., $55, reservations.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Jan. 13, David Modica, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 408-203-3737. 408-373-6990. Jan. 19, pottery, 5-7 p.m., call for cost, reservations; Jan. 25, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Jan. 12, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 13, Gypsy Rogue, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 14, Stolen Moments, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 15, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 18, II Briconne Duette, Italian classic on guitar and mandolin, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 19, live music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Jan. 13, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Jan. 14, The Winery Comedy Tour, 7 p.m.$15-$20; Feb. 4, Crab Feed, 4-8:30 p.m., reservations; Feb. 14, Island Getaway Dinner, with music by Sonny Kanahele, 6-8 p.m, reservations.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Jan. 15, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, Sip'N'Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., $22.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Jan. 13, dance lessons with Tess, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 14, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m.; Jan. 15, Vanessa Finney Duo, variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Jan. 12, Guitar Society, of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m.; Jan. 13, Wicca Nights, live music, tarot readings, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 15, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Jan. 14, Prohibition Party & Dinner, with music by Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio, 6:30 p.m., $115, reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Jan. 13, trivia, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Jan. 15, Jesse Kennemer, acoustic guitar, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Jan. 20 blind wine tasting, 6-8 p.m., $20-$25; Jan. 22, Watson House Duo, folk, Americana, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Jan. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Jan. 13, Albert Lee, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Jan. 14, Williams Grange, 20122 Williams Highway, Williams, jeffersonbaroque.org. Showcase concert features chamber music of Maddalena Sirmen. Tickets $20, online and at the door.

SAM GRISMAN PROJECT, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Acoustic Americana, for all ages. Tickets $20.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 19, 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. Jan. 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6401. Guest violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky joins the orchestra to perform Violin Concerto No. 1 by Shostakovich, plus Borodin's Symphony No. 2. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

JUDY CARMICHAEL, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Stride and string piano and vocals. Season tickets (five concerts) are $75 adults, $10 students; call for single ticket availability.

MAT KEARNEY, 8 p.m. Feb. 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Acoustic trio with Marc Scibilia, country, folk, Americana. Sold out.

Jackson County

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. Jan. 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, socband.org. "Snow Day Celebration" program includes music focused on a winter theme, plus highlights from The Nutcracker and a sing-along medley of carols. Admission is free, donations accepted at the door.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Jan. 15, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. Showcase concert features chamber music of Maddalena Sirmen. Tickets $20, online and at the door.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 19, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music, Free.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 Jan. 20, SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6401. Guest violinist Alexander Sitkovetsky joins the orchestra to perform Violin Concerto No. 1 by Shostakovich, plus Borodin's Symphony No. 2. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

MELISSA CARPER & KASSI VALLASA, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 25, la Baguette Music Cafe, 340 S. A St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk, country, Americana. $25 advance, $30 door,.

RECYCLED PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Interactive junk rock band plays non-traditional instruments. Tickets $32, $35, $38 general, $22, $25, $28 ages 22 and younger..

SHAWN COLVIN, MARC COHN & SARAH JAROSZ, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Singer-songwriters perform folk, country, pop. Tickets $52, $55, $58.

DOVER QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, 3 p.m. Jan. 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Friday concert features music by Schnittke, Still and Mendelssohn; Saturday concert features music by Haydn, Amy Beach, Dvorak. Tickets $36-$45 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

DIRTWIRE, 8 p.m. Jan. 27, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Swamptronic experimental music for all ages. Tickets $25.

YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERTO COMPETITION, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-858-8859, ysso.org. Advanced-level musicians perform. $10-$15.

MUSIX, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Southern Oregon University's premiere rock band presents its winter concert. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free to SOU students, faculty and staff; free livestream.

LIVE FROM LAUREL CANYON, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Songs and stories of American folk rock. Tickets $32, $35, $38.

SOU CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Program features Cascade Clarinets, Reed Quintet, Siskiyou Saxophone Quartet. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free to SOU students, faculty and staff; free livestream.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Pasquale Iannone performs. Tickets $25 in person, $20 per household for livestream.

YAMATO — THE DRUMMERS OF JAPAN, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Seventeen-piece percussion ensemble blends contemporary music with ancient sounds. Tickets $42, $45, $48 general, $30, $33, $36 youth.

SEPTURA, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. British brass ensemble performs "The Special relationship: Contrasting Sounds of Britain and America." Tickets $36-$45 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

STROM LARGE, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Tortured and titillating love songs, for mature audiences. Tickets $37. $40, $43.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

STEVE-O, 7 p.m., Jan. 25, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Comedy for age 18 and older. Tickets $45, $59 general, $169 VIP; Jan. 27 shows both sold out.

DANCE VARIATIONS, 7 p.m. Feb. 4, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, southernoregondancecenter.org. Pre-professional youth performance groups, guest artists from Heartland Dance Studio, professional contemporary dance company in residence perform pieces in contemporary, hip hop, rhythm, tap, ballet, jazz/theatrical and more. Tickets $15 general, $12 students, children, seniors 65 and older.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Feb. 18-19, Toyota Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skits from Life of Riley and Abbott & Costello. Tickets $13 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $12 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.

"LOCKDOWN," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 17-March 5, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Comedy about the COVID-19 crisis and the struggles and sacrifices people endured during the height of the pandemic, by local playwright Diane Nichols. Tickets $18.

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. $38 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

DANCING IN A WINTER WONDERLAND, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Jan. 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Turning Point Dance Studio dancers take the stage. Tickets $15-$20.

"SPOTLIGHT ON SONDHEIM," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 20-Feb. 12, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. The life and,music of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Tickets are $20-$38; Jan. 19 preview is $20.

"FOR THE LOVE OF SHAKESPEARE," 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3-4, Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, roguevalleyshakespeare.com. Dinner theater features some of The Bard's most famous stage couples and lovers. Tickets $89, includes the selection of one of three entrees.

"THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG," 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays and select Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays.1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 3-April 2, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A 1920s whodunit features a show within a show. $29, $39, $43.

"DON QUIXOTE," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9-March 5, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. An unlikely hero's epic adventures, in English and Spanish, with classical Spanish guitar music by Grant Ruiz. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors.

LOVE IS FUNNY — VALENTINE'S DAY COMEDY SHOW, 8 p.m. Feb. 11 Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedians Andrew Rivers, Carl Lee and Morgan Anderson. Tickets $20, $25, $30, $35.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: SHAKIN' OFF THOSE WINTER BLUES, 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 21, 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 1-7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $29 per child, $10 each additional sibling, advance reservations online.

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; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission $8 adults, $12 children.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Work by gallery members, 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. "Faux Fun" spoofs or imitations of masterworks, and "6 x 6," artwork measuring 6 inches by 6 inches, on auction to benefit the museum, Jan. 20-Feb. 18.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Roads Not Taken," work by gallery members, plus items suitable for holiday giving, through Jan. 14. "Full Circle," work by gallery artists, Jan. 29-March; opening reception 2-4 p.m., with live music, snacks, refreshments.

Jackson County

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. "Zero-G Humanity," experimental paintings by Karl Brake, through Jan. 23, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Naked Art," artwork with no mats or frames, plus bold vibrant art by Brenda Mills Brannan, through Jan. 29.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Woven rugs and wall hangings on a Navajo loom by Kathleen Coolidge, through January, plus work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces, ongoing.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. "Fire Heart Racer," geometric and abstract paintings by Scott Malbaurn, through January, plus work by contemporary artists, ongoing.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. "Attracted to Light," works inspired by the curious lights of winter, Jan. 16-Feb. 26.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Nature's Splendor," photographs by Ravindra C. Vasavada, through Jan. 13; new work by gallery members, through Jan. 13' works from the gallery collection, Jan. 13-March 3, reception 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 17.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Filaments," traveling, juried exhibition of fiber arts by local Oregon fiber artists, mixed media retrospective by Jon Leach, "More Than Meets the Eye," Northwest landscape photographs with infrared light by Rich Bergeman, Jan. 20-March 17;

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Only the Lonely," serene paintings of everyday Midwestern scenes by Jason Cytacki, through Feb. 9.

LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 13, Cascade of Grants Pass, Spring Meadow Independent Living, 1357 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass, 541-479-4778, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.

GENERATIVE BLACKOUT POETRY WORKSHOP, 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 14, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Jennifer Rood leads middle and high school students in writing found poetry. Free.

BOOK SIGNING, 10 a.m.-noon Feb. 4, Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Grants Pass writer Jennifer Rood signs copies of her new chapbook of found poetry, "What the Heart Says."

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Feb. 7, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 14, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5330, 541-479-5948. (use door between the cleaners and the church). Writers share samples of their latest writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 14, 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.

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.

Jackson County

AUTHOR TALK: HERBERT ROTHSCHILD, 7 p.m. Jan. 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Bad Old days: A Decade of Struggling for Justice in Louisiana," discusses his non-fiction book. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: HENA KHAN, 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 17, online through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-8690. Author of "Amina's Voice" discusses her book for middle schoolers. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: DANA K. WHITE, 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 17, online through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-8690. Author of "Organizing for the Rest of Us" and "Decluttering at the Speed of Life" discusses tips. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 20, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "84 Charing Cross Road" by Helen Hanff. Free.

ROMANCE READER'S BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Jan. 23, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Grace Under Fire" by Julie Garwood. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: JIM GILKESON, 7 p.m. Jan. 30, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Three Lost Worlds: A Memoir of Life Among Mystics, Healers and Life-Artists," discusses his memoir. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

BRINE, BREW & BARREL FESTIVAL, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 13, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 15, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-631-2004, oregonfermentationfest.com.

Celebration of the culinary tradition of fermented food products with vendors, workshops and demonstrations, family activities and special events. Admission to the Jan. 15 expo is $20, free for 12 and younger; the opening BrewBash is $65; the closing Bloody Mary Brunch Buffet is $74 for table of two, $148 for table of four.

Oregon coast

FLORENCE WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Jan. 27-29, Florence Event Center, Florence, 541-991-8811, wintermusicfestival.org. Bluegrass, new and traditional folk and Americana by 12 bands over three days, plus a documentary movie, workshops, open mic, jam sessions. Tickets $149 for all three days, $75 for Friday and Sunday, $119 for Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday; $35-$50 for single performances.

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.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY GATHERING, 3 p.m. Jan. 15, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, gpremembrance@gmail.com. Speakers and program focused on reconcilation, remembrance, repair, redemption. Free.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Jan. 19, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.org. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "Connections." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Children's Advocacy Center of Josephine County.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 25, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

Jackson County

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Jan. 14, 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.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 15, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

JPR WINE TASTING, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10, Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, ijpr.org. Samples from more than 40 regional wineries and restaurants, music by Danielle Kelly Jazz Project, wine pull, 50/50 raffle

BLUSH BRIDAL SHOW, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 28, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, blushbridalshow.com. Wedding professionals offer ideas, suggestions, products, services to brides and grooms to be. Tickets on sale Jan. 7.

Douglas County

CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30-11:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-580-8901. Admission $20 general, free for 5 and younger.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Bri Marie, Jan. 12, Jan. 15; Traditional Lion Dancers, Jan. 13; DJ Marc Eazy, Jan. 13-14; Strawberry Roan, Jan. 18-22; The Boondock Boys, Jan. 25-29; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 12; Warren G, Feb. 18; Quiet Riot, March 4; Gary Allan, May 6.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show, Jan. 13-14; Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 20-21; Three Dog Night, Feb. 3-4; King of the Cage, Feb. 11; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 12; Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 17-18; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, March 17-18; CageWarriors MMA, May 13; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 283, Jan. 21; Robert Burns Night Celebration, Feb. 4; South Coast Clambake Music Festival, March 10-12.

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

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

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Comedy Night, Jan. 14; lounge entertainnment, ongoing.

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

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