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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. April 7, Rock Candy, rock blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Pandora Band, 7:30-10:30 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. April 8, Electric Eel, 8 p.m. $5; April 9, Orgone, psychedelic funk rock, with Frankie Hernandez Band, funk, reggae, Latin, 7 p.m., $20, all ages, ticketweb.com; April 15, Vinyl Williams, celestial pop, 7 p.m. 10-$15; at ticketweb.com; April 20, High Step Society, dance party band, with Banshee Tree, 7 p.m., $15 general, $40 VIP at ticketweb.com; Fridays, karaoke, 7 p.m.; Thursdays, Teen Night with all-ages karaoke, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 7 p.m., no cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Fridays, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-midnight; and Saturdays, DJ Lion-O, 9 p.m-midnight. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Tuesdays, open mic comedy, 8:30 p.m. sign-up, 9 p.m. show; No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Fridays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m., Wednesdays, karaoke, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

DIS 'BAR N GRILL, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. 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 piano, vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. April 8, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

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. April 6, Slap Happy Comedy, open mic with Nic Lanier, 8:30 p.m., no cover; April 7, The John Dough Boys, punkgrass, Bone Rollers, Steven, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 8, Elk Witch, with Verota, Sweater for an Astronaut, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. April 6, No Ordinary Love, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. April 7, The Remnants, variety trio, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. April 6, Nick Spurgeon, acoustic variety, 9-11 p.m.; April 7, DJ Ryzohm & Dr. CC, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.; April 8, More or Les Paul, rock, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. April 12, Brooklyn Leamons, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 15, Music Bingo, 1 p.m., cards $4 each or three for $10; April 18, general trivia, 6 p.m., $3.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. April 13, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. April 13, Mike Brons, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover; March 29, end of quarter review trivia, 6 p.m., $10 buy-in; April 14-15, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Sundays, pong tournament, 1 p.m., $5.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 6, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; April 7-8, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; April 13, Honey Pot, variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 7, Levity Circus Collective, aerial acrobatics, 9-10:30 p.m., $15; April 8, Moonbow, folk rock jam band, 8-11 p.m., $8.; April 9, Rogue Poetry Slam, 8 p.m., $5 cash; Thursdays, karaoke for all ages, 8:30-11 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. April 7, Muskadine Blues Band, blues, 6-8 p.m. $10.

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. April 7-8, Comedy Club, with opener Blake Kiltoff and headliner Rodger Lizaola, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. April 7, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. April 12, Matt Spurlock, classic rock, light rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. April 6, Retro Rodney, music of the 1960s, 70s, 7-10 p.m.; April 7, Ruby Vinyl Tap, funk, country, pop, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 9, The Bouray, funk fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 12, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; April 19, Rogue Blues Society jam with Bill Scholer, 6-9 p.m.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Mondays, ping pong, 3:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 5-7 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m.

GYPSY BLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. April 16, karaoke brunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; April 17, open mic comedy, 8:30 p.m. sign-up, 9 p.m. show. No cover

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Wednesdays, open mic comedy, 7 p.m. sign-up, 8 p.m. show; Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. April 6, Holus Bolus, one-man psychedelic acoustiloop, 8-11 p.m.; April 7, Resonant, Volume 2, with music by Nox, Druzy, Nofux, Legendgary and Misbelief, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 8, Unique, a Gathering of Unicorns, blacklight rave with music, performance, body paint, tea table, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; April 12, Nightbird Casino, Vertacyn Arc Materializer, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 13, BYOP Art Night, 8-11 p.m., $5 for a canvas.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 8, Keith Little & Friends, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.; April 15, Anna Christina Streletz, classical piano, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. April 6, One Man Bandit, one-man funky blues rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 7, Zookraught, chaos from Seattle, with The Music of Frank Ellis, indie rock, Casey & The Cutoffs, post-grunge boogie, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 8, Left of Tenth, funk, rock, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Wednesdays, open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. April 9. Brass Alibi, classic rock, blues, 2-6 p.m., $9; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. April 11, Hurricane Ian, 6-11 p.m. No cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. April 16, Demun Jones with Sam Grow, country, 7 p.m., $20, with VIP meet-and-greets available; April 22, Moonshine Bandits, country hip hop, 8 p.m., tickets $28; May 3, Corey Kent, country, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door; Aug. 4, Chayce Beckham, country, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door. Tickets at universe.com.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. April 6, Stand-up Comedy, with Morgan Anderson and Nick Makar, 8 p.m., $15 singles, $25 couples; April 7, Bumpkin Uglies with Kyle Smith, reggae rock from Maryland, 8 p.m., sold out; April 15, B.O.OM., rock, blues, 8 p.m., $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. April 9, Barrel-aged Troubadours, 5-7 p.m.; April 12, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5-7 p.m.; April 16, Dennis Konecny and Ryan Johnson duo, rockabilly, blues, 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 URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. April 7, Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. April 22, John Ivey, classic rock, light rock, 6-8 p.m.; April 29, Frankie Hernandez, rock, funk, Latin, reggae, 6-8 p.m.; May 13, American Contraband, rock 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. April 9, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 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. April 8, Industry Mixer, showcase of wedding and special event vendors, 1-6 p.m.; April 9, Blaine & Arwen, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. May 14, Mother's Day Dinner, reservations required.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. April 28, Wine Down, with music by Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 7, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. April 7, B With Jack, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. May 6, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-9 p.m., free to wine club members, $25 general public.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. April 6, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 5-7p.m.; April 7, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; April 9. Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, noon-2 p.m., 4-8 p.m.; April 12, Danielle Kelly Jazz Duo, jazz, swing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 13, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. April 8, Easter Egg Extravaganza, with prizes, noon-5 p.m., no cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. April 7, Jimmy Limo, acoustic variety, 4-7 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. April 7, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062.

April 16, Mike Brons, soft rock, easy listening, 3-5 p.m.; April 22, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, blues, pop, 3-5 p.m.; April 23, David Modica, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. April 8, Jon Galfano & Jen Ambrose, rock, blues, pop, 4-6 p.m.; April 9, Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m.; April 9, The Rogue Suspects Lite, blues, rock, funk, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. April 6, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 7, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 9, Easter egg hunt, noon, free; April 13, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. April 9, Easter Egg Hunt, 12:15 p.m.(1-5 years), 1 p.m., (6-12 years), plus Easter Bunny, prizes and treats, $15-$20 advance; April 21, The Rogue Suspects present the Tina Turner Tour, rock, soul, blues, 7 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door; May 7, Rise & Shine Yoga, call for details.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. April 16, Henry Wainapel Quartet, jazz standards, 4-6 p.m., sold out; April 29, Opa, Greek music and food, 6-9 p.m., $60 online or cash only at the door; April 30, Michal Palzewicz and Ayke Agus, cello, piano and violin, 3-4:30 p.m., suggested $25; May 7, Pacific Arts Ensemble, classical, Celtic, original, 3-5 p.m., $30.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. April 8, adult Easter egg hunt, 4-7 p.m., $10, reservations; April 12, Rick Milward, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 16, Son Ravello, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m.; Thursdays, Sip'N'Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., $22, reservations.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. April 8, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 6, Drag Bingo, 6-8 p.m.; April 7, Cookie and Wine Pairing, 6-8 p.m.; April 9, Easter egg hunt, with music, 1-3 p.m.; April 9, Tony Brussett, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; April 11, Guitar Society, of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. April 7, Bill Scholer & Todd Rageland, blues, jass, pop, 5-7 p.m.; April 9, live music TBA, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. April 7, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 8, Sonido Alegre, 4-6 p.m.; April 9, Easter brunch, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Liam O'Neil, 11 a.m.; Danielle Kelly Band and Easter egg hunt, 2-4 p.m.. Dennis Konecny, 5-7 p.m.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 6, Sip & Paint, cost includes mug, paint, supplies, reservations required; April 7, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 7, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; April 8, Alissa Weaver, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; April 12, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, standards, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. April 7, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; April 8, Jodie Jean Marston & Friends, variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 7, Hot Copper Kettle, bluegrass, Americana, folk, country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

ELTON DAN & THE ROCKET BAND, 8 p.m. April 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Elton John tribute. Tickets $20, $35, $55, VIP $60.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. April 20, 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.

SAIL ON! THE BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE, 7:30 p.m. April 22, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Music of the 1960s and ,'70s on piano. Season tickets (five concerts) are $75 adults, $10 students; call for single ticket availability.

THE KINGSTON TRIO, 8 p.m. April 22, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Classic folk music. Tickets $48, $58, $73.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. April 23, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6401. The orchestra performs "In the Tatras" by Novak and "The Planets" by Holst. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. April 29, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Pink Floyd tribute band showcases a full performance of "The Dark Side of the Moon," with immersive visual experience. Tickets $28 advance, $33 door.

HEATHER PIERSON DUO, 7 p.m. May 18, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Americana, blues, New Orleans jazz, folk,m instrumental, for the Music At The Museum series. Tickets $20.


Jackson County

MUSIC OPEN MIC, 8-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Open to all ages; sign up between 7-8 p.m. No cover.

GOLDEN OLDIES WITH THE VALLEY DUO, 2-3 p.m. April 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8690. Pop hits, classic tunes, standards of the 1950s and '60s. Free.

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

JAKE XERXES FUSSELL, 7-10 p.m. April 13, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Folk music and storytelling. Tickets $25; bring your own beverages.

YESTERDAY AND TODAY — THE INTERACTIVE BEATLES EXPERIENCE, 7:30 p.m. April 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Band performs Beatles songs as requested by the audience. Tickets $32, $35, $38.

VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, 7 p.m. April 14, Historic First Presbyterian Church, 405 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-821-1129. Vocal ensemble performs "And the Night Shall be Filled with Music" program, including lyrical works by Longfellow and Shakespeare, a Black gospel classic. Free.

ACADEMY OF ST. MARTIN IN THE FIELDS WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. April 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Ensemble joins pianist Caroline Palmer to perform works by Poulenc, Molbe, Glinka, Schulhoff and Mozart. Tickets $36-$45, with discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

THE SWINGIN' WITH DEAN SHOW, 4-5 p.m. April 15, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8690. Jazz standards, 1960s rock and soul, original tunes. Free.

VOICES OF THE APPLEGATE, 3 p.m. April 16, The Lindsay Lodge (formerly Applegate River Ranch House), Vocal ensemble performs "And the Night Shall be Filled with Music" program, including lyrical works by Longfellow and Shakespeare, a Black gospel classic. Free.

CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS, 9 p.m. April 16, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. R&B, funk, southern rock, for all ages. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 April 21-22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6401. The orchestra performs "In the Tatras" by Novak and "The Planets" by Holst. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. April 22, 3 p.m. April 23, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, siskiyousingers.org. "Something to Think About, Something to Laugh About" program includes music ranging from the profound to the hilarious. Tickets $20 general, $5 for Oregon Trail Card holders; tickets at Music Coop or Paddington Station in Ashland or online.

BASSOON RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Master's student Travis Munoz performs first master's recital. Free, in person and livestream.

DUO JETTE, 1-2 p.m. April 27, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8690. Michal Palzewicz and Pat O'Scannell perform Renaissance and Baroque music on seven-string French Baroque bass viols. Free.

THE BABYS, 7:30 p.m. April 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Classic rock, with guests The Fret Drifters and Jacob Howard. Tickets $30, $40 general, $100 VIP; benefits Use Your Gift foundation.

FACULTY RECITAL: TERRY LONGSHORE, 7:30 p.m. April 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Solo percussion recital with original compositions presented with animations and videos. Free, in person or livestream.

BETTE, BABS & BEYOND, 7:30 p.m. April 29, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Celebration of powerhouse pop female vocalists, including Bette Midler, Barbra Streisand, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and others. Tickets $42, $45, $48 general, $30, $33, $36 age 22 and younger.

SOU CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. May 2 SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Saxophone and clarinet "Revolution" spring concert. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free to full time SOU faculty and students, free to livestream.

DAVID FINCKEL AND WU HAN, 7:30 p.m. May 5, 3 p.m. May 6, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Cellist and pianist perform, Friday works by Myaskovsky, Shostakovich, Rachmaninoff; Saturday works by Bach, Brahms, Debussy, Saint-Saens. Tickets $36-$45, with discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA; JACK SCHUUMAN MEMORIAL CONCERT, 3 p.m. May 7, Ashland Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, jeffersonbaroque.org. Performance of Vivaldi's "Gloria" and Buxtehude's "Cantata 79." Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $5 students.

HALEY HEYNDERICKX, 7-10 p.m. May 12, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk. Tickets $25; bring your own beverage.

THE POLISH AMBASSADOR, 9 p.m. May 13, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Electronic dance music from San Francisco, for all ages. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

ANNA MOSS & THE NIGHTSHADES, 7-10 p.m. May 19 Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Indie folk. Tickets $25; bring your own beverage.

SHAKEY GRAVES, 7:30 p.m. June 11, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Americana, with Katie Pruitt opening and pre-concert music TBD at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $49 reserved, $45 lawn, $35 child lawn.

BRITT FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: ZARATHUSTRA, 8 p.m. June 15, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Guest violinist Anne Akiko Meyers joins the orchestra to perform "Blue Electra," plus "The Insects Became Magnetic" and "Sprach Zarathustra" by Bach. Tickets $49 premium reserved, $29 standard reserved, $27 lawn, $12 child and student lawn.

BRITT FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: THE PRINCESS BRIDE, 8 p.m. June 17, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Experience the film witha full symphony orchestra performing the score. Tickets $40 premium reserved, $25 standard reserved, $20 lawn, $10 child and student lawn.


Douglas County

UMPQUA SINGERS, 7 p.m. April 14, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College Road, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Spring concert. Call for tickets.

VINTAGE SINGERS, 3 p.m. April 23, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College Road, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Spring concert. Tickets $10, at the door.

UCC CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. May 23, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691, music@umpqua.edu. Spring concert. Tickets $10, at the door.


Northern California

"HOW SWEET IT IS," 7 p.m. April 7, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Steve Leslie sings James Taylor. $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.

CELLOBOP, 7 p.m. May 12, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Gideon Freudmann performs innovative cello compositions. $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"MATILDA THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays through April 16 (no show April 9), Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. One Eleven Theatre Company presents musical based on Roald Dahl's book about a girl who takes a stand and changes ger own destiny. Tickets $15 adults, $12 students and seniors, $10 kids 10 and younger.

"RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 21-May 7, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Comedy about two women who covet each other's life and begin a dangerous game of musical chairs. 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

COMEDY OPEN MIC, 8-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Open to ages 21 and older, followed by karaoke; sign up between 7-8 p.m. No cover.

"HEROES," 2 p.m. April 8, April 12, April 15, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Three retired World War I veterans are trapped in a home for old soldiers and plan to escape their humdrum existence, translated by Tom Stoppard. Suggested $10 donation at the door.

"FIVE ON FIRE: GROUNDBBREAKING WOMEN OF SONG," 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays and select Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays,1 p.m. Sundays, April 14-June 4, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Five musicians perform the music of Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Caroll King, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack, Stevie Nicks, Sara Barielles and other influential women of song. Tickets $29, $39, $43.

TURNING POINT DANCE COMPANY SHOWCASE, 6 p.m. April 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Showcase of a variety of dance styles. Tickets $20-$25.

"THE REVOLUTIONISTS," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, through April 16, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A female-powered comedy — featuring a playwright, an assassin, a former queen and a Haitian rebel — set in the French Revolution, with some strong language and coarse humor. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors; call about group rates.

SOU DANCE CONCERT, 8 p.m. April 21-22, 2 p.m. April 23, SOU Theater Building, Main State Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU Dance Club presents spring showcase, directed by Suzanne Seiber. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, free for students.

"SPOTLIGHT ON JOHN DENVER," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 23, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. A look at the life and music of John Denver Tickets $20-$38; March 30 preview is $20.

"ROMEO AND JULIET," 8 p.m. April 28-Oct. 15, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Contemporary production of star-crossed lovers from two different families and backgrounds who sacrifice all to be together. Tickets $35-$75.

"RENT," 8 p.m. April 29-Oct. 14, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Musical about a group of young artists fighting for justice and visibility, creating bonds of friendship and family during the AIDS crisis. Tickets $35-$75.

"OUR UTOPIA," 7:30 p.m April 29, 1:30 p.m April 30, Main Stage Theatre, Southern Oregon University, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, ashlandnewplays.org. Readings of a new play by Carlos-Zenebn Trujillo that delves into the darker side of an idealistic community. Tickets $15-$25.

THE DOLL PACK: WELCOME TO THE QUEENDOM, 7 p.m. May 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Drag show for ages 18 and older only. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

"BROADWAY OR BUST: THE 1980S," 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, May 19-June 4, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, randalltheatre.com. Music and more from some of the great shows that made their Broadway debuts in the 1980s. Ticket info available soon.


Douglas County

"MURDER'S IN THE HEIR." 6 p.m. May 5-6, May 12-14, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Comic mystery dinner theater, with the audience deciding whodunit. Tickets $65, includes entree, salads, dessert.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: SPRING FLING, 11 a.m.-noon April 22, 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.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY, 10 a.m.-noon April 29, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Free.

STORYTIMES, a listing of all area storytimes now can be found on the third weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.


Jackson County

STORYBOOK WALK, through April 15, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Families can take self-guided stroll outside to read "Bloom Boom!" by April Pulley Sayre, displayed page by page on a walking route through town. Free.

BRITTKIDS KONCERT: SCOUT'S SILENT ROBOT DANCE PARTY, 10:15 a.m. June 15, Lithia Park Bandshell, Ashland, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Interactive program with music, DJ, storyteller, dance area. Free.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; 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

FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. April 7, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late.

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Landscape paintings and sculpture by Sheila Mason, through April; artist reception 5-8 p.m. April 15.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Watercolor paintings and hand-fused dichotic glass jewelry by Tina Albrecht of Grants Pass, through April, , plus work by gallery members, ongoing. Open for First Friday Stroll, 5-8 p.m. April 7, with Albrecht demonstrating her jewelry techniques.

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. "Best of the Best," work by Josephine and Jackson county high school artists, April 7-26; reception 5-8 p.m. April 7.

SHOEFLY OREGON, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-6813. Open for First Friday Stroll, 5-8 p.m. April 7, with printed kimonos by Dara Daniel.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Full Circle," work by gallery artists, through April 15.


Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. April 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, ongoing.

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Reflections: Celebrating One Year of Art & Soul Ashland," a diverse selection of artwork in a variety of mediums, styles and themes by artist members, through April; open for First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m. April 7.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Digitally manipulated photography, drawings and paintings by Kim Sterling, and mixed media work by Nancy Sterling, plus work by former gallery member Angalee O'Connor, through April; artist reception 5-8 p.m. April 21, with music by classical guitarist Rod Petrone,

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Digitally manipulated photography, drawings and paintings by Kim Sterling, through April; "Artists on the Vine," interpretations by gallery members, through May.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Associate Members Showcase," a fun selection of artwork by each of the gallery members, including floral paintings by Suzanne Etienee, abstract silk scarves by Connie Simonsen, collages by Roxanne Evans Stout and oil paintings by Sandra Davis, through April; open for First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m. April 7.

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Travel photography by Chris Anderson, through April.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Paintings by Annekatrine, through April 9. Paintings by Belinda Moffitt, April 15-June 30.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Effortful Aimlessness," new paintings by Allen Smith, through April 7.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Whimsical paintings by Andre Satie, through April.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Mixed media sculptural and assemblages by Cleo Wolfus inspired by nature and craft history, through March, plus fiber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Twist," two-dimensional mixed media by Emily Somoskey and ceramics and sculpture by James Houghton, April 7-May 2; open for First Friday reception, 5-8 p.m. April 7.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Paintings by Desmond Serratore, through April.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Wild & Wooly," nature-inspired needlefelted soft sculptures,masks and tapestries by Williams artist Corbin Brashear, through April; open for First Friday reception 5-7 p.m. April 7.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Celtic Art Show, work by galley members inspired by Celtic art or Ireland, through April 7; new work by gallery members, through April 26; "Encounters with Nature," pine needle baskets by Alfred Pierson and woodcut prints by Millie Whiplesmith Plank, through April 28.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium," diverse printmaking by 11 artists, through April 29. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

SOUTHERN OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-2025, sohs.org. "Wine Glasses from the Peter Britt Collection," through June 30.


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "In the Spirit of Nature," botanical prints by Christine Harrison, fauna illustrations by Dennis Worrel, animal totems by Sue McMillan; "Seeing With Your Sou," recent watercolors by Judi Danielson; "On the Verge," textile art by Amanda Miller, Diane English and Janet Hiller; "If I Have To, I Can Do Anything," body of work by Julie Anderson Bailey, through May 26.

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Billions & Billions," work by Jonathan Barcan, through May 4.


LITERARY

Josephine County

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. April 11, 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. April 11, 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.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. April 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry, on the optional theme off "bunny rabbits." Free, donations welcome.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. April 20, Weekend Beer Company, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd. or 5:30 p.m. April 20, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "The Overstory" by Richard Powers.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. May 2, 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.

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: LISA MANYON, 7 p.m. April 10, Bloomsbury Books, 390 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Spiritual Sugar: The Divine Ingredients to Heal Yourself with Love." Free.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. April 11, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads. "The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax" by Dorothy Gilman. Free.

ROMANCE READER'S BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. April 13, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: MARGARATE LAPLANTE, 7 p.m. April 17, Bloomsbury Books, 390 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Murder for Hire Plots: Oregon." Free.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 21, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. April 27, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 5410-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.

BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. May 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "This is My America" by Kim Johnson. Free.


EASTER

Josephine County

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 8-9, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Egg- and baby-themed keeper talks, scavenger hunt with prizes, egg-focused enrichment activities with animal ambassadors. Free with park admission: $16 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children, free for 4 and younger.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 8, Merlin Community Park, Merlin, 541-331-6788. Three age groups hunt for 3,000 plastic eggs, with candy and prizes. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m. April 8, Rewood Park, 1395 Dowell Road, Grants Pass, 541-660-1711. Kids hunt for 2,500 real eggs and 2,500 plastic eggs along with golden egg prizes and the Easter Bunny. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 11 a.m. April 8, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639. Thousands of plastic goodie-filled eggs up for grabs for kinds 10 and younger in five age groups, with prizes for first, second and third place in each age group. Weather permitting, a helicopter egg drop will be around 11:15 a.m. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 2 p.m. April 8, Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6400. Children of all ages hunt for about 400 plastic and hard boiled dyed eggs for prizes. Free.

EASTER EVENTS, 2-4 p.m. April 8, Resort at Lake Selmac, 2700 Lake Shore Drive, Selma, 541-597-2277. Easter egg dyeing and Easter egg hunt for ages 12 and younger (around 3 p.m.), plus games and activities. Free; egg donations welcome.

EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA, noon-4 p.m. April 9,Vista 222, 222 Missouri Flat Road, Grants Pass, vista222.com. Live music by the Illies, bounce house, yard games, face painting, Easter cookie decorating, egg hunts for different age groups (2-3:30 p.m.) for cash prizes and gift certificates, with vendors, food trucks. Free admission.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. April 9, Jubilee Park, 307 S. Junction Ave., Cave Junction, 541-254-4161. Children in various age groups hunt for about 4,000 dyed hard-boiled eggs and pre-wrapped candy, with 100 special prize eggs good for an Easter basket of goodies, visit with Easter Bunny. Hot dogs and sodas for sale.


Jackson County

EASTER BASKET MOTORCYCLE RUN, 9 a.m. April 8, from Lucky's, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-999-2007. Ride to present Easter baskets to Jackson County foster kids, an after party with music by Gypsy Gillis, raffle, 50/50 drawing, auction and lunch. Registration $20 per rider, $5 per passenger.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 8, Beck Field, Rogue River Middle School, Rogue River, 541-660-6162. Open to kids 10 and younger, with free hot chocolate, coffee and doughnuts. Free.

FAMILY FUN DAY & EGG FIND, 10 a.m.-noon April 8, The Village at Medford Center, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 310-235-0444. Games, egg hunt involves stamped cards and spinning for prizes. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 8, Evans Valley Education & Community Center, 8205 E. Evans Creek Road, Wimer. Children 10 and younger search for plastic candy-filled eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. Free.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA, 10 a.m.-noon April 8, Twin Creeks Park, 555 Twin Creeks Crossing, Central Point, 541-664-3321, ext, 130. Games, crafts, family activities; egg hunt for kids 12 and younger (11 a.m.) for prizes. Photo opps with the Easter Bunny and Disney princesses. Free.

EASTER EGG HUNT, noon, April 9, Lithia Park, Ashland (near pickleball courts). Easter Bunny arrives followed by hun for more than 250 dozen eggs (1 p.m.) for kids in five age groups. Free.


Douglas County

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. April 8, Glendale City Park, Sixth Street, Glendale, 541-450-1679. Egg hunt for children in four age groups (0-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-18), with three prize golden eggs in each group and the Easter Bunny. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

ILLINOIS VALLEY VOLUNTEER FAIR, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8, Illinois Valley High School Gym, 625 E. River St., Cave Junction, 816-769-7287. Meet local nonprofit organizations, learn about volunteer opportunities, with break-out learning sessions at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

EARTH DAY: GRATITUDE FOR ALL LIFE, 11 a.m.-6 p.m April 22, Sugarloaf Community Association, 206 Tetherow Road, Williams, williamscommunityforestproject.org. Opening drum circle, live music, all species parade (2 p.m.), environmental booths, food and beverage vendors/ Admission a suggested $10-$20 donation for the Williams Community Forest Project.


Jackson County

PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, April 7-8, downtown Medford, 541-840-8007, pearblossomparade.org. Street fair, (noon-10 p.m. April 7, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. April 8) Smudge Pot Stroll (5-9 p.m. April 7), Pear A Fare (3-10 p.m. April 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 8), parade (11 a.m. April 8), cornhole tournament (April 8), Pear Blossom Run (April 8).

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: 23023 DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, April 14-20, Varsity Theatre, Ashland, and virtual streaming, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Showings of six new documentary features plus six short films by local filmmakers, plus special guest filmmakers, Tickets for live screening are $7.75-$9.50 per film; online screenings are $4.99 per film.

OREGON FRINGE FESTIVAL, April 26-30, Southern Oregon University. Ashland, 541-552-6348, oregonfringefestival.org. Multi-day celebration of creativity arts, including music, theater, visual art, film, physical theater, dance, circus, spoken word. See website for full schedule of events. Free.


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 7-8, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 541-944-7408, aftontickets.com. McCaslin Rodeos presents bronc riding, chute dogging, barrel racing, bull riding; concert with Tony Buckman after Saturday's events. Tickets $15 advance online, $20 at the gate; gates open at 6 p.m.

SPRING CLOTHING FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8, Evergreen's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-476-3877, Women's and men's clothing, shoes, purses, outerwear and formalwear. Everything is $2; benefits Women's Crisis Support Team.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 15, 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.

BOWLING FOR BOWZER, 12:30-2:30 p.m April 15, Caveman Bowl, 1230 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Bowling to benefit the Rogue Valley Humane Society. $15 per person, includes snacks, shoe rental and two games, plus 50/50 raffle and prizes.

YOUTH POETRY SLAM SHOWCASE, 3 p.m. April 15, Rogue Auditorium, Rogue community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-218-3751. Up to 25 youth 14-19 share what they created at a youth poetry workshop designed to help them find their voice through art. Admission by donation at the door.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. April 20, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "The End is Still Going." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Oregon Remembrance Project.

WINE STROLL, 2-6 p.m. May 13, downtown Grants Pass, 541-226-3101, grantspasschamber.org. A walking tour of downtown businesses, with wine and food sampling. Tickets $40 advance, $45 day of, if available.


Jackson County

1932 LIVING HISTORY, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. April 8, May 13, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours of historic home with insights into early 20th-century life. Admission $10, tours limited to 10 people; advance reservations.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. April 8, 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.

ROLLER DERBY, 6 p.m. April 8, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, soderby.org. Southern Oregon Derby rolls against Nor Cal Roller Girls. Advance tickets $12 online; at the door, $15 general, $12 military, seniors and students, free for kids 10 and younger; portion of the proceeds benefits Friends of the (Jackson County) Animal Shelter, plus a silent auction, bake sale, beer garden.

MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 9, April 23, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, earn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. April 21, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers., food trucks. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.July 30, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.


Douglas County

GLIDE WILDFLOWER SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29-30, Glide Community Center, Glide, 17 miles east of Roseburg, glidewildflowershow.org. Display of more than 600 species of wildflowers, shrubs, trees, mosses, lichens, ferns, plus special horticultural displays, roving botanists, sales of books and field guide, food and drink. Suggested $3 donation.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Boys II Men, April 15 (sold out); Tattoo Expo, April 21-23; Gary Allan, May 6 (sold out); CageWarriors MMA, May 13; Third Eye Blind, May 17; Arabian Nights RV Resort Rally, May 26-28; Music in the Courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays May 26-Sept. 30; I Love the '90s Tour, June 17 (outdoors, sold out); Squathee Fest, June 24; America, July 7 (outdoors); Comedy Night, Wednesday in April; DJ Trivia, Sundays in April; lounge entertainment, ongoing.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Winemakers Dinner, April 12; Winemakers Dinner, May 10; Riley Green, May 25; Winemakers Dinner, June 14.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, April 21-22; Starship with Mickey Thomas, April 29; Grits & Glamour: Pam Tillis and Lorrie Morgan, May 12-13; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Hotel California, April 21; High Tide Tattoo Arts Festival, April 28-30; Enchantment Under the Sea Prom Night, May 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. Cut It Like the Kings, April 7-8; Comedy Night, April 8; Jesse Meade, April 14-15; Jeremy McComb, April 15; Robert Tiernan, April 21-22; Steve Berg, April 28-29; Paint Party, April 29; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Corey Kent, May 2.

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


Entertainment Guide

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