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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. April 21, Dos tacos, alt funk rock, and Pandora Band, rock, blues, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 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 15, New Songs From the Old West, with Nate Porter, Rosie Whittman, Evaaaaan Allison Porter, Dale Hopper, Adam Catscratch and Paddy Jay, 7 p.m., no cover; 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 13, City Mouse, Se Vende, Flamingoes in the Attic, folk punk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10, eventbrite.com; April 15, Hutchie, power-pop, Americana, country, and Templet, nostalgia-rock trio, 8 p.m.-midnight, $7 advance, $10 door; 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. April 15, Pickin Bones, 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 13, costume karaoke, 8 p.m., no cover; April 14, gary Margason and Dawna Crocker, variety, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 15, Wisoul international DJ event, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; May 7, Supersuckers, rock, with The Hangmen opening, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15 at brownpapertickets.com.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. April 13, Geary Hanley, variety, 6-8 p.m.No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. April 14, B Wishes, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. April 13, The Wizards, classic rock, 9 p.,m.-midnight; 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. April 16, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20; April 18, general trivia, 6 p.m., $3; April 19, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 26, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. April 13, Comedy Night, with Myles Weber and Sedric Drake, 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; April 14-15, Comedy Night, with Myles Weber and Sedric Drake, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, themed trivia, 6:30 p.m. $5; Tuesdays, cornhole league, 6-10 p.m., $10 per person.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 13, Honey Pot, variety, 7-9 p.m.; April 14, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; April 15, Rock-n-Ebnother, variety, 7-10 p.m.; April 20, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 14, DiZzy, 8:30-11 p.m., $10; April 15, FiddlerQuest, kids' Celtic jam, 3-5 p.m., no cover; April 15, Correa, acoustic duo tribute to The Beatles, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $5; April 16, The Lantern, storytelling, 7:30 p.m., no cover; 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 14, Modern Prometheus Jazz Quartet, jazz from all decades, 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 14-15, Comedy Club, with opener Robert Omoto and headliner Michael Glatzmeier, 8-10 p.m., $15; Sundays, open mic stand-up comedy, hosted by Nic Lanier and Nick Meier, 8-10 p.m., no cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. April 14, Clayton Joseph Scott, 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 14, Moonbow, folk-rock jam band, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 19, Rogue Blues Society jam with Bill Scholer, 6-9 p.m.; April 26, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 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. April 15, Stand-up Comedy. 8:30 p.m., no cover suggested $20 donation; 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 13, BYOP Art Night, 8-11 p.m., $5 for a canvas; April 14, TBA; April 15, Medford Metalfest 3, with 11 bands, noon-midnight, $25 advance, $30 door. free for 12 and younger; April 19, Williford and The Northerlies, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. 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 14, Hutchie, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 17, Chris Baron, acoustic funky folk, 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. Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. April 16, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 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 15, B.O.OM., rock, blues, 8 p.m., $20; April 19, Radio's Rockin' Karaoke, 7-10 p.m., no cover; April 26, Wreckless Strangers, California Americana soul, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 30, Abstract Rude, with Jaeda and guests, underground rap, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. April 16, Dennis Konecny and Ryan Johnson duo, rockabilly, blues, 5-7 p.m.; April 19, Connor Reese, 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. April 14, Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman, classical and jazz guitar, 6-8 p.m.; April 15, Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, 6-8 p.m.; April 25, Last Tuesday Supper Club Showcase hosted by Alice DiMicele, 6-8 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 16, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m.; April 19, Jeff Savage, variety, 6-9 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 14, Allen Giardinelli Trio, jazz, gypsy jazz, blues, rock, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. April 15, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover. May 14, Mother's Day Dinner, reservations required.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 400 Brown Road, O'Brien, 541-596-2818. April 16, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

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. No cover. May 26, Wine Down, with music by Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, funk, Latin, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 14, Steve Keim, acoustic variety, 5-8 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 13, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 14, Jones, classic rock, R&B, pop, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 15, Blue Lightning, rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $8; April 16, The Shabby Guys, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 19, Grant Ruiz, flamenco and classical guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 20, Jon Galfano, classic rock of the 1960s-80s, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329.April 14, Shae & Jenni, rock, blues, standards, 4-7 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. April 14, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, jazz, blues, 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 14, B With Jack, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; April 16, Marshall Thompson, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. April 13, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 14, Lily Jo's Revolution, folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 20, 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 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; May 13, Clayfolk Show & Sale, with Trade Winds Trio, noon-2 p.m.; May 26, Salsa Brava, Latin, salsa, bachate, music and dancing, dance lesson, 6:30-7 p.m., music, 7-9 p.m., $15 cash, $20 card.

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 16, Son Ravello, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m.; April 19, Doug Warren, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 21, Brother, 5-7 p.m.; Thursdays, Sip'N'Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., $22, reservations.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. May 13-14, Mother's Day Weekend Kite Festival, with music by Charles Guy Trio, food truck, bring your own kites.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. April 15, Daniel Nickels Band, rockin' Americana, 3-6 p.m.; April 16, Joshua Paul, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 13, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m.; April 16, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. April 14, Gary Dunsmoor, blues, rock, funk, R&B, 5-7 p.m.; April 16, live music TBA, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. May 14, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Fogline, country, 2-4 p.m., $15-$20, ticket required.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. April 14, Jimmy Limo, 5-7 p.m.; April 8, Sonido Alegre, 4-6 p.m.; April 15, The Giantesss, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; April 16, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic variety, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; April 16, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 14, trivia, 6-8 p.m., free, reservations; April 16, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 4-6 p.m., no cover; April 21, Malinka World Music Collective, elective world music, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 14, Josh Gibson, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; April 15, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; April 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. April 14, Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, roots, Latin, 6-8 p.m.; April 15, Mr. Bee, acoustic goth, rock, alternative, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 14, Dr. Pain & The Remedy, classic rock, 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.

THE RIVERSIDE FOLK, 7 p.m. May 4, Vista 222, 222 Missouri Fat Road, Grants Pass, 541-450-9422, vista222.com. String band plays savvy folk, with opening bands, for this May the Fourth Be With You concert. Tickets $15 advance, $20 door, free for ages 12 and younger; costumes and light sabers encouraged.

KRIS ALLEN, 8 p.m. May 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. American Idol winner. Tickets $25.

ANDY THORN & ROSS JAMES, 6 p.m. May 14, Vista 222, 222 Missouri Fat Road, Grants Pass, 541-450-9422, vista222.com. Mother's Day concert of acoustic Americana, folk, country. Tickets $27 advance, $37 door, free for 12 and younger; food and flower bouquets for purchase.

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.

ACOUSTIC EIDOLON, 3 p.m. May 21, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Guitar, cello and vocal duo. Season tickets (five concerts) are $75 adults, $10 students; call for single ticket availability.


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.

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.

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.

SPRING CELLO & PIANO CONCERT, 3 p.m April 30 Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, pianocello.eventbrite.com. Michal Palzewicz and Ayke Angus perform music of Telemann, Vivaldi, Frescobaldi, Keirsler, Franck and others. Suggested $25 at the door.

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.

ROGUE VOICES: "FEELING MIGHTY FINE," 2 p.m. May 13, First Presbyterian Church, Eighth and Holly streets, Medford, 541-450-3952, roguevoices.com. A cappella quartets perform a variety of music. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students, at the door.

THE POLISH AMBASSADOR, 9 p.m. May 13, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Electronic dance music, band 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.

FACULTY RECITAL: TERRY LONGSHORE, 7:30 p.m. May 19, 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. $10 general, $5 seniors, free to SOY students, faculty and staff.

YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 7:30 p.m. May 20, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-858-8859, 3 p.m. May 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Youth Symphony and Youth Orchestra perform a variety of works. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students.

BLITZEN TRAPPER, 7-10 p.m. May 30, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Experimental country/folk-rock from Portland. Tickets $30; bring your own seating.

BIG RICHARD, 7-10 p.m. May 31, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. All-female badass bluegrass.. Tickets $25; bring your own seating.

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.

ROGUE MUSIC FEST, 3:30-10 p.m. June 16, 1-10 p.m. June 17, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, roguemusicfest.com. Two days of country music; Friday is Eric Church, Chris Janson, The Cadillac Three, Dillon carmichael; Saturday is Carrie Underwood, Brothers Osborne, Sawyer Brown, Tenille Townes, Frank Ray. Tickets $200-$550 for both days; parking is extra.

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 only.


Douglas County

UMPQUA SINGERS, 7 p.m. April 14, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, 1140 Umpqua College Road, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. "Swing Into Spring" program. Free.

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, cash 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, cash at the door.


Northern California

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. 14-15, 2 p.m. April 16, 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.

"THE REVOLUTIONISTS," 7:30 p.m. April 13-15, 1:30 p.m. 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.

"FIVE ON FIRE: GROUNDBREAKING 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, Carole King, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack, Stevie Nicks, Sara Bareilles and other influential women of song. Tickets $29, $39, $43. RSVP for a meal separately.

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.

"HEROES," 2 p.m. 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.

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.

THE HAMAZONS: "HEART & HILARITY," 8 p.m. April 21, 2 and 8 p.m. April 22, 3 p.m April 23, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamzaons.com. A completely improvised show in the style of Jane Austen. Tickets $15 advance online, $18 at the door.

"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.

"INTO THE WOODS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, May 4-28, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Stephen Sondheim musical intertwines the plots of several Brothers Grimm fairy tales and follows them further to explore the consequences of the characters' wishes and quests. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors; call about group rates.

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.

BARRY KRAFT & SHAKESPEARE'S FIRST FOLIO, 10-11:30 a.m. May 20-21, private home, Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatrecompany.com. Shakespeare scholar explores new material in each session. Participate in person or via Zoom or receive a recording of the sessions. $50 for both days.


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.

CAMP EEK, June 19-Aug. 25, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildifeimages.org. Ten weeks of nature-themed camps for kids ages 6-11, with a different theme each week. Cost is $50 per week, with discount code offered by Allcare Health. Advance registration.

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

STORYWALK: "THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR," May 15, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313. Read this book for ages 3 and older by Eric Carle while walking around the library property, 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

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.

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, through April 26.

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


Jackson County

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.

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.

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. "Faces of West Medford," paintings by Belinda Moffitt, April 15-June 30.

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. Sculptural assemblage art works by Cleo Wolfus, through April, 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, through May 2.

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.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Near and Dear," acrylic and watercolor landscape paintings by Midge Black, April 14-May 19; 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

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.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. May 9, 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. May 9, 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

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: MARGARET 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.

AUTHOR TALK: A.H. OSTMO, 7 p.m. April 24, Bloomsbury Books, 390 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Trellis — Book 1 in the Alaster Trilogy." Free.

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.

AUTHOR TALK: WILLIAM KENT KRUEGER, 5 p.m. April 27, online through Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org. Author discusses "Ordinary Grace,: his newest book in the Cork O'Connor series "Fox Creek." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: BRITT HAWTHORNE, 10 a.m. May 3, online through Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org. Author discusses their interactive guide, "Raising Anti-Racist Children." 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.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. May 9, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Rosie Effect" by Graeme Simsion. Free.

ROMANCE READER'S BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. May 11, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "A Lady for a Duke" by Alexis Hall. Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. May 25, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 5410-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

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

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: 2023 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.

ROGUE EARTH DAY, 3:30-7 p.m. April 21, The Farm at Southern Oregon University, 155 Walker Ave., Ashland. 541-552-8139, sustainability.sou.edu. Exhibits and educational opportunities for environmental action, electric vehicle showcase, bike rodeo, ecoquest for prizes, food trucks, live entertainment. Free.

PHOENIX EARTH DAY, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 22, Phoenix Industrial Studios, 4495 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix. Children's activities such as rock painting, bean bag toss, seed planting, photo opps, native plant exhibit and sale, live music (Jen Ambrose 11 a.m., Ring of Trees 1 p.m.). Free.

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.

ROGUE MUSIC FEST, 3:30-10 p.m. June 16, 1-10 p.m. June 17, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, roguemusicfest.com. Two days of country music; Friday is Eric Church, Chris Janson, The Cadillac Three, Dillon Carmichael; Saturday is Carrie Underwood, Brothers Osborne, Sawyer Brown, Tenille Townes, Frank Ray. Tickets $200-$550 for both days; parking is extra.


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.

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

BOWLING FOR BOWSER, 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.

SCHOOLING HORSE SHOW, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., April 16, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Josephine County Sheriff's Mounted Posse horse show with riders in age groups from 8 and younger to 50 and older. Free for spectators.

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.

GEM & MINERAL SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 30, Josephine County fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-415-1720, roguegemandgeology.com. Vendors, demonstrations, display cases, kids corner, fluorescent room, silent auction, raffle, food truck. Free admission.

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.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH, 9:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. May 14, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass. 541-476-0222. Catered brunch, with champagne, family activities, entertainment, gift-making craft for kids, with 45-minute time slots. Tickets $55 adults, $22 children 1-12, free for infants 1 and younger. Reservations required.


Jackson County

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.

MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 23, May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, Aug. 13, Aug. 27, Sept. 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, 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.

"WHAT THE FUNK?" 7-9 p.m. April 28, Meese Auditorium, SOU Art Building, ashland, sou.universitytickets.com. Showing of a Burlesque film by Adriana Guilam that tells the story of the first What the Funk BIPOC Burlesque Festival in Seattle in August 2019. tickets $10 general, $5 students.

MYSTERY OF THE MUSEUM AFTER DARK, 7 p.m. April 28, ScienceWorks Museum 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. Adults-only event with dancing, cocktails, hands-on experiments and a mystery solving game. Tickets $20.

SOUTHERN OREGON HOME SHOW, noon-6 p.m. May 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-773-2872. Dozens of vendors and exhibits with everything that's new, fun and exciting for the home, office, yard or garden. Admission $5, good for all there days.

1932 LIVING HISTORY, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. 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. May 13, 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.

CONSERVATION CELEBRATION, 5-9:30 p.m. May 13, Ashland Hills Inn, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541482-3069, landconcerve.org. Live music, art display, dinner with local wine,keynote speaker Pepper Trail, silent auction. Tickets $100 each, table of eight for $750.

WILD ROGUE PRO RODEO, 7 p.m. May 18-20, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com.Bull riding, bareback riding, barrel racing, bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping for points and cash. Tickets $20 general, $25 reserved, in advance online; $25-$30 at the door.

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

SOUTHERN OREGON ROD & CUSTOM SHOW, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. April 22, 9 a.m.-4 p.m April 23, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-951-7846, bettercarshows.com. More than 300 vehicles — custom builds, classic and vintage restorations, low riders, rat rods, classic and custom motorcycles — on display, plus pin-striping brush bash, vendors. Admission $10-$12.

UMPQUA VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m April 28-29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-430-2566, uvqilters.com. Dozens of quilts on display, featured quilter, quilt raffle. Admission $8 adults, free for 12 and younger.

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, 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. 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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