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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.; 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 20, High Step Society, dance party band, with Banshee Tree, 7 p.m., $15 general, $40 VIP at ticketweb.com; April 25, Vinyl Williams, 7 p.m.; April 28, Spring Groove, with The Fountainhead, Bluessence, Slippy and the Sheets, Cow Alice, Coyote Rising Giant Puppets, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., all ages, $10 advance, 415 door at brunoscavern.com, benefit for The Dome School; Fridays, karaoke, 7 p.m.; April 29, Spunj, 8 p.m., $10-$15; Thursdays, Teen Night with all-ages karaoke, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 7 p.m., no cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., 541-479-6160. April 21-22, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, $2.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. April 21, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 22, Gary Magason, acoustic clkassic rock, 8-11 p.m. 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 20, Fox Medicine, bubblegum doom duo, and Elk Witch, stoner rock, 8-10 p.m, $10 at eventbrite.com; 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 22, Takilma, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5.

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

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. April 20, BrenBoy and Burlesque, hip hop with dancers, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 advance, $15 door; April 21, Lost Ox, funk, jazz, progressive rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 22, Blue Egyptian, fusion jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, 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 20, Dave Day, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. April 21, Michael Cruz, flamenco guitar and favorites, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. April 20, Moonbow, indie rock, with Glitch Feratu, 9 p.,m.-1 a.m.; 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 26, Kevin Conness, country, folk, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; May 2, trivia, 6 p.m., $3; May 3, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop duo, 6-8 p.m., no cover; May 7, Mother's Day Vendor fair, noon-4 p.m.; May 21, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. April 27, 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 27, Mike Brons, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover; April 28-29, Comedy Night, 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 20, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, blues, 7-9 p.m.; April 21, Sonido Alegre, Spanish and flamenco-flavored music, 7-10 p.m.; April 22, Cover 3, adult contemporary, Motown, blues, 7-10 p.m.; April 27, Adam Gabriel, acoustic R&B, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 21, Bleulesque, burlesque takeover drag show, 8 p.m, $20, call to reserve; April 22, Cowboys vs Aliens with Whiskey Rick, 8 p.m., $20, call to reserve; April 23, Bekkah McAlvage, country, folk, Americana, 7-9 p.m., no cover; April 24, Cosplay Fashion Show, all ages, 8 p.m., $5. April 28, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $10; 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 21, Sour Dough Jazz Band, cool jazz, 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 21-22, Comedy Club, with opener Jason King and headliner Reena Calm, 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 21, Josh & Shelley Jones, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. April 26, Jodie Jean Marston, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. April 20, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; April 21, The Gist, classic rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 22, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 26, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Tuesdays, bingo, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m.

GYPSY BLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. April 30, 70s themed karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 1, 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 20, Jah Rome, EDM, dub, bass, hip hop, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 21, Jackie Tomato & The Book, psychedelic jazz fusion, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 21, Earth Day takeover with Sub Sequent, Ruku$, and TBA, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 27, Slaphappy Comedy , stand-up with Nik Lanier, Erol Chandler, Nick Makar, Freeway Farrell and more, 9 p.m., no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 22, Iryna K, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 29, Thor Polson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. April 20, Neil Mangacaro and Roots Works Band, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 21, Dead AF, Grateful Dead, 9 p.m.-midnight, $15; April 22, TNDRGRL, blues rock, with 1335, MKC, 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 20, Winterlark, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; April 21, Honey Run Band, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; April 22. Brandt & Friends, 6-10 p.m., Camellia Boutrous, 10 p.m.-midnight; April 25, Hurrican Ian, 6-11 p.m. No cover.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. April 22, Moonshine Bandits, country hip hop, 8 p.m., tickets $28; May 3, Corey Kent, country, 8 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door; May 5, Cinco de Mayo Party with DJ Poppa, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 13, PNW Stompede, line dance competition, Jack & Jill swing competition, 5 p.m., $5 per event; 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 26, Wreckless Strangers, California Americana soul, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 29, Electric Eel, 8 p.m.; 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 23, Jimmy Limo, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 26, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, standards, 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 21, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover. April 28, Carla Bauer, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. April 21, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; April 22, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 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.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. April 23, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m.; April 26, Sage Meadows, 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 23, David and Enoch, rock, pop, country, 3-6 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. 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 21, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. May 5, Rachel Sandeen, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. April 20, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

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 20, Jon Galfano, classic rock of the 1960s-80s, 5:30-7:30 p.m, no cover; April 21, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 22, Duke Street, R&B, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $8; April 23, Il Braccione Duetto, instrumental Italian classics on guitar and mandolin, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 26, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 27, Michaela Skye & Albert Lee, pop, jazz, bossa nova, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329.April 21, Highway Bound Duo, country, country rock, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. April 28, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-7 p.m.; May 3, Marshall Thompson Duo, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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

April 22, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, blues, pop, 3-5 p.m.; April 23, David Modica, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. April 21, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 5 p.m. beginning dance lesson, 6-8 p.m. social dance; April 22, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. April 20, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 21, Siskiyou Celt, Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 27, 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, bachata, 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 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 21, Brother, 5-7 p.m.; April 23, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m.; April 26, Phil King, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.

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 22, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m., no cover; April 23, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m., no cover; April 27, Sip & Paint Pottery, 4-6 p.m., $40-$70, reservations.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 23, Joshua Paul, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m; April 27, Witchy Nights, with tarot and chakra readings, live music, 6-9p. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. April 121, Jon Galfano, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; April 23, Breath of Bluegrass, Americana, folk, country, 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 22, The Reverberays, surf rock, 4-6 p.m.; April 23, J Brothers, rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m.' April 24, Mike Brons, soft rock, easy listening, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 21, Malinka World Music Collective, eclectic world music, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15; April 23, Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, folk, country, 4-6 p.m., no cover; April 28, Hog Wild, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15; April 30, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, jazz, blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 21, Rogue Strings, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; April 22, Holly Gleason trio, urban folk, 6-8 p.m., $5. April 26, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. April 21, Geary Hanley, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 22, Mercy Duo, blues, R&B, 4-6 p.m.; April 29, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; May 5, Cinco de Wino Comedy Show, and dinner, wirth Ed Mena and Jacqui Pirl, 6 p.m., $30, reservations; May 12, Burlesque Bingo, dinner show, 6 p.m., $30, reservations; May 20, Dinner & Drag Show, 6:30 p.m., $35, reservations;

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 21, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. May 14, Sasha Rose, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m, suggested $10 donation.


MUSIC

Josephine County

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.

FREE CREATURES, 8 p.m. April 22, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Earth Day album release party, with Femme Deadly Venoms, plus raffle fundraiser for Bee Girls. Tickets $35-$45 at hivve.live/earthday.

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.

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.

"HONORING MY SISTER'S BEAUTY," 3 p.m. May 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-833-3066, humanitytickets.com. Los Angeles Opera singers Lindsey Abdou and Brooke Lohman celebrate European and African American musical traditions through the lens of sisterhood, with blues, spirituals, original poetry and visuals exploring women's struggles for greater equality and racial reconcilation. Tickets $25, $33, $39 general, $10 students, $5 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.

SOUTHERN OREGON REPERTORY SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. May 13, 3 p.m. May 14, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-0900, repsingers.org. "Rivers of Light" program includes two new choral works — ""m=pV" by Will Todd and "The Kiss of Peace" by Jodi French — plus works that explore themes of beauty, mystery and harmony. Tickets for in person concert are $15-$36, $5 for Oregon Trail Card holders; livestream,/video replay tickets are $10.

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.

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.

SOU JAZZ BAND, 7:30 p.m. May 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348,. Spring concert. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students.

ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL; PARK PERFORMANCES, noon-5 p.m. May 28, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, rogueworld music.org. A variety of world music by six groups: The Family Carr (Celtic diaspora), Arjum Verma (northern India), Malinka Wold Music Collective (Balkan diaspora), Jake Blount Black diaspora), Fabiola Mendez Trio (Puerto Rico), San Francisco Yiddish Combo (klezmer). Free admission.

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.


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

"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.

CELEBRATING THE ARTS & SILENT AUCTION, 6 p.m May 6, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, fusionpaa.com. Performances by Fusion Force Dance Team, Jocelyn Schmidt & Fusion Dancers, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, Doug Brons, Brooklyn Leamons, One Eleven Theatre Company, Barnstormers, GPHS theater department, Julia Cuppy, Clarion Theatre Company, Rogue Gold Jazz Band. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors and youth.

"LIVE ON STAGE," 7 p.m. May 6, 2 p.m. May 7, Redwood Grange. 1830 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, redwoodgrange.org. Top Hat Theatre Company presents song and dance, with desserts, beverages, 25/25/50 raffle drawing. Tickets $30 each, $25 each for groups of 10 or more; tickets online or at KAJO radio.

"MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING," 7:30 p.m. June 8-9, June 16-17, June 23-24, on the lawn at the Harry & David Shelter, Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 S.W. Webster Road, Grants Pass, roguevalleyshakespeare.com. Classic Shakespeare comedy set in Renaissance Italy. Tickets $15.

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.

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.

CIRCUS ON ICE, 4:30 and 7 p.m. May 6, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Circus acts, jugglers, hula hoops, clowns and skaters on synthetic ice. Tickets $25.50 general, $15.50 ages 2-12, 50 cents for kids under 2.

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.

"EVERYBODY," 8 p.m. May 25-27. June 1-3, 2 p.m. June 3-4, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. A kaleidoscopic, funny and poignant update of the medieval morality play, "Everyman," in which the title character learns about life while journeying toward death. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 SOU alumni, free for SOU students.

"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, through 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.


Douglas County

"JOSEPH & THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT," 7 p.m. May 11-12, 3 and 7 p.m. May 13, 3 p.m. May 14, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691, umpqua.edu. A reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers, and the coat of many colors, told through song. Tickets $15, cash at the door.

"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. Health-related booths, games and craft activities, inflatables. 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.


ART

Josephine County

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

SPRING ART SHOW, 2-6 p.m. April 30, Illinois Valley Family Coalition, 535 E. River St., Cave Junction, 541-592-6139. Artwork by students, plus work by local artists, plus music, activities for children and adults, silent art auction, snacks. Free.

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Landscape paintings and sculpture by Sheila Mason, through April.

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. "Our Fragile Planet," work by gallery members, April 23-July 22; reception 3-5 p.m. April 23, with music by Terry D. Davis, appetizers, refreshments.


Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 5, 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.

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, to June 30.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. "Expressive Portraits," work in a variety of styles and media by students of Jenay Elder; reception 5-8 p.m April 21.

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.

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.

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. 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; "Near and Dear," acrylic and watercolor Rogue Valley landscape paintings by Midge Black, through May 19, reception 5:30-8 p.m. May 19.

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. Free tour 12:30 p.m. April 25, by registration.

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


LITERARY

Josephine County

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.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. May 12 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. Free, donations welcome.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. May 18 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.

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: FRANK DELUCA, 6 p.m. April 20, Art Presence Art Center, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. Author of "A Field Guide to Humans." 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.

AUTHOR TALK: JENA FRIEDMAN, 5 p.m. May 10, online through Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org. Author discusses her debut collection of writings, "Not Funny." 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.


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.

CHILDREN'S FAIR & PET PARADE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 6, Jubilee park, cave Junction, 541-659-8148. Seed planting, beading, face painting, children's books, hands-on science activities, art activities, bike helmets, pet parade (11:30 a.m.). Free.


Jackson County

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: 23023 DOCUMENTARY SHOWCASE, through April 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.

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.

MAGICAL MERLIN PARADE, 10 a.m. May 6, Merlin, 541-955-5241, 541-660-9802. Floats, bands, decorated vehicles. Free for spectators.

ROGUE VALLEY PIECMAKERS QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12-13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-299-0007. Judged show of quilts by local artists, with special exhibits, demonstrations, boutique, silent auction, vendors, prizes and drawings, opportunity quilt raffle. Admission $5 per day.

MOTHER'S DAY TEA, 2-5 p.m. May 13, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Traditional afternoon tea, with music by a string quartet, with door prizes for best hat, outfit, duo and more. Tickets $30, benefits Rogue Valley Humane Society.

ROAM THE ROGUE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m May 13, six area wineries, roamtherogue.com. Wine tasting and appetizers at Cliff Creek Cellars, Del Rio, Kriselle, Bayer Family Estate, Sam Creek Cellars, The Punch House. Tickets $45, includes glass, $10 for designated driver.

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.

MOTHER'S DAY BOTANIZING, noon-2 p.m. May 13, Rusk Ranch Nature Center, 27746 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-287-2164. Explore spring wildflowers and native plants on the nature center property. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.


Jackson County

OPEN HOUSE, 5-8 p.m. April 21, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797. Theater is open to the public for tours to see the latest renovations. Free.

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.

LITHIA ARTISANS MARKET, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29-30, Calle Guanajuato, Ashland. Outdoor sale of work by local artisans and crafters. Free admission.

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.

SING INTO SPRING, 1-4 p.m. May 6, Gold Hill Sports Park, 14745 Highway 234, Gold Hill, 408-375-9733. Music by The Rogue Suspects, family activities, face painting, artisan booths, food vendors, business and community groups information booths. Free admission.

JACKSONVILLE SPRING WINE CRUISE, noon-6 p.m. May 7, nine Jacksonville-area wineries, jacksonvillewineries.org. Two tastes and a food pairing at each winery; shuttles run every 20 minutes between locations. Tickets $69, includes wine glass.

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.

CLAYFOLK SPRING SHOW & SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 13, EdenVale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, clayfolk.org. Outdoor pottery event with show and sale of work by 17 local artists, plus food and drink, and music by Tradewinds Trio (noon-2 p.m.). Free admission,

ROAM THE ROGUE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m May 13, six area wineries, roamtherogue.com. Wine tasting and appetizers at Cliff Creek Cellars, Del Rio, Kriselle, Bayer Family Estate, Sam Creek Cellars, The Punch House. Tickets $45, includes glass, $10 for designated driver.

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. $100 each, table of eight for $750.

ROLLER DERBY, 6 p.m. May 13, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, soderby.org. Southern Oregon Derby takes on Crow City Derby from Washington County, Oregon. Tickets $12 advance online, $15 door, $12 for military, seniors and students, free for kids 10 and younger. A silent auction and bake sale to benefit Community Works!

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.


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, uvquilters.com. Dozens of quilts on display, featured quilter, quilt raffle. $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. 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); Justn Moore, Aug. 26; 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; Comedy on the Coast, May 26-27; Comedy on the Coast, June 16-17; 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. 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.


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