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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. May 19, Brass Alibi, classic rock, blues, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; May 26, The Roadsters, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; 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. May 20, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, 7-11 p.m., $15; June 4, The Drunken Hearts, country roots, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; June 8, The Stinkfoot Orchestra, 9 p.m-midnight, $20. Tickets at brunoscavern.com.

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. May 20, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover.; May 25, comedy open mic variety jam show, 7-10 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. May 19, Suckerpunch, rock, with 2 Piece Face, rock, nu metal, and Rawk Water, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; May 20, The John Dough Boys, punkgrass, with Old Revival, folk rock, and Travor Hanks and the Blackburn Rebels, country, Americana, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 26-27, Dead AF, Grateful Dead, $15 advance, $20 door; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Sundays, salsa dancing, 6 p.m. No cover.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. May 20, Lee LAB Spivey, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; May 27 Rising Buffalo Tribe, 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. May 18, Slaphappy Comedy, with opener Jamaille Jackson, with Dee Funk, Pej The Maniac, with host Nic Lanier, 9 p.m., $5; May 19, DJ Night, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; May 20, Sunrise & The Starseed Experience, soulful rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998.May 18, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m.; May 25, Dark Eyes Duo, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m.; June 1, A Band of Brothers, rock, 6-8 p.m.; June 8, No Ordinary Love, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. May 19, Steve Berg, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; May 26 Tim Wallace and Michelle LeComte, jazz, blues, standards, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; June 2, Dave Day, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. ; June 9, Jen Ambrose, acoustic blues, rock, jazz, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. May 21, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20; May 24, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., no cover; May 29, Nick Garrett-Powell and Shae Celine, rock, blues, jazz, 2-5 p.m., no cover; May 30, no trivia; May 31, Ancient Baby, funky, folk, reggae, 6-8 p.m.; June 13, foodies trivia, 6-8 p.m., $5; June 18, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20; June 26, general trivia, 6-8 p.m., $5; July 16, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20;

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. May 18, open mic, 5-8 p.m.; May 22, Travelin Po Boy, Americana, 6-9 p.m.; May 25, Mike Brons, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. May 18, Joshua Smith, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; May 19-20, Young Kidz, variety, 7-9 p.m. Friday, 7-10 p.m. Saturday; May 25, Rogue Suspects Family, rock, funk, 7-9 p.m.; May 26, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. May 19, Alt Night, punk drag show, 8 p.m., $15-$20 ; May 20, The Broadway Roulette, drag show, 8:30 p.m., $15-$20; Sundays, Celtic jam, 2-5 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. May 19, Evan Davidson Trio,m jazz, 6-8 p.m, $10; May 20, Robbie Da Costa, jazz, blues, 6-8 p.m., $10.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-11 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. May 19-20, Comedy Club with opener Steven Tye and headliner Cory Robinson, 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. May 19, Josh & Shelly Jones, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. May 24, Jen Ambrose, & Jon Galfano, acoustic blues, rock, jazz, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. May 18, Shybo Torres, variety. 5-7 p.m., karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 19, Deluxe, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 20, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 24, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.

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. May 28, Prom, with karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. 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.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Tuesdays, Conrad Rogue, guitar and harmonica, 4-7 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. May 18, BYOP Art Night, 8 p.m., $5; May 19, music TBA; May 20, Sub Sequent, with Allmosthere, Cimsam, Seedling and Unconcious, metal, 9 p.m., $10; May 22, Escape from the Zoo, Doom Scroll, John Dough Boys, Thunderchud, 8 p.m., $20 at brownpapertickets; May 24, Sinking Season, Lavish Youth, Tarantula Trust fund, Something on the Wong, 8 p.m., no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. May 20, Keith Little & Friends, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; May 27, Thor Polson Jazz Trio, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. June 1, Psychotic Reaction, 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. May 21, Takilma, rock, 2-4 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. May 28, 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. May 19, sitar player, 6-8 p.m., General Mojo, 9-11:30 p.m.; May 22, Great American Trainwreck, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; May 23, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m.; May 24, Hurricane Ian, 8-10 p.m.; May 25, Lovecolor, 8-9 p.m. No cover.

PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. May 25, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m., $10 advance, $13 door.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. May 18, CJ Solar, Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo after-party, with Highway Bound opening, 9 p.m., $10 advance, $15 door; May 19, Mike Ryan, Wild Rogue Pro Rodeo after-party, with Highway Bound opening, 9 p.m., $10 advance. $15 door; May 20, Highway Bound, country, 9 p.m., no cover; Aug. 4, Chayce Beckham, country, 8 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door. Tickets at universe.com.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 245-B N. Front St., Central Point, 541-324-1447. May 21, Erika Flockoi, acoustic rock, country, 12:30- 2:30 p.m. No cover.

TALENT ARTISANS AND GROWERS MARKET, Corner of Main and John streets, Talent, 541-690-2714. May 26, live music, 5:308:30 p.m.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. May 26, The Gold Souls, good-time music, 8 p.m.-midnight, cover. June 13-14, The Polyrhythmics, funk, R&B, progressive jazz, Afrobeat, 8 p.m.-midnight, $25. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. May 21, Pozitronics, 5-7 p.m.; May 24, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; May 28, Grant Ruiz & Don Fellman, classical and jazz guitar, 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. May 20, King Roy Wing, Americana, 7-9 p.m.; May 21, Craig Martin, acoustic variety, 10 a.m.-noon; May 30, Last Tuesday Supper Club Showcase hosted by Alice DiMicele, 6-8 p.m.; June 10, David Jacob Strain, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m., $5-$20, suggested; No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. May 21, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-6:45 p.m.; May 24, Bob Dylan Birthday Bash, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. May 21, Blaine & Arwen, variety, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. May 26, Grand Re-Opening, with Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 1-3 p.m., Dizzy, family band, 4-7 p.m., no cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. 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. May 19, Jen Ambrose, acoustic blues, rock, jazz, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. May 18, 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 20, The Rogue Suspects, Eagles tribute, 6-9 p.m., $15-$25.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. May 18, Dan Fellman & Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 20, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic blues, rock, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 21, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m; May 24, Rod Petrone, classical, jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 25, Danielle Kelly Trio, soul, jazz, R&B, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. May 19, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 20, Rock 'n' Ebnother, variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 21, Band of Brothers, variety, 1:30-4 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. May 19 David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-7 p.m.; May 24, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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

May 19, Cover 3, adult contemporary, pop, Motown, 5-7:30 p.m., $5; May 21, Highway Bound, country, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. May 20, Ann Kelly & Mark Ross, variety, 4-6 p.m.; May 21, Danielle Kelly Trio, soul, R&B, jazz, 3-5 p.m.; May 26,. wine and dancing with Tess, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. May 18, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 19, The Reverberays, surf music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 20, Jodie Jean Marston, folk, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 25, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. 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; July 7, Pozitronics, R&B, blues, classic rock, tickets available soon.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. May 20, Sam Roxa-Chua, multimedia account of time as artist in residence at Portland Chinatown Museum, 3-5 p.m., no cover; June 2, Folias Duo, guitar flute duo celebrates album release, 7-8:30 p.m., $30, at guitarsocietyso.org; June 10, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 12:30-3:30 p.m., wine club only; June 28, Natalie and Brittany Haas, cello fiddle duo, album release, 7-9 p.m., $25, reservations.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. May 19, Shine Swing Duo, 5-7 p.m., no cover; May 21, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover; May 24, Verna Dodge, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. June 9, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro, neo soul, 5:30-9 p.m., $5-$20; June 16, Monkeyflower, groove, 5:30-9 p.m., $5-$15; June 23, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 5:30-9 p.m., $5-$20.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. May 20, Daniel Nickles Band, country, folk, 3-6 p.m.; May 21, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. May 19, Pamela Benton, fiddle, 6-8 p.m. $15; May 21, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; May 25, Modern Prometheus Jazz Trio, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. May 19, Joshua Paul, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 20, ukulele jam, 1-3 p.m.; May 21, Marshall Thompson, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. May 19, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; May 21, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 1-3 p.m.; David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. May 19, Mercy, R&B, blues, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15; May 21, Dennis Konecny, 4-6 p.m.; May 26, Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 6-8 p.m., $10-$15.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. May 19, Tom McReynolds, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; May 20, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, 6-8 p.m., $5; May 24, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. May 19, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; May 19, Matt Spurlock, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; May 20, Dinner & Drag Show, 6:30 p.m., $35, reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. May No cover. 9, Michaela Skye & Albert Lee, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. May 20, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, Americana, 2-5 p.m.; ; May 21, Gitanodelnorte, variety, 2- 5p.m. No cover.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. May 21, Cool Cat Funk, psychedelic funk rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m., suggested $10 donation.


MUSIC

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. May 18, 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.

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, instrumental, for the Music At The Museum series. Tickets $20.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 7 p.m. May 19, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-592-2981. Anonymous folk music from around the world. Tickets $15 adults, $5 for children under 12.

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.

LOLABELLE WEE, 4 p.m. May 21, Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist church, 1360 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass. Pianist performs classical pieces by Mozart, Beethoven, Debussy, Donizetti, Marcello and Bach, to benefit the Seventh-day Adventist School. Admission by donation.

STATE OF JEFFERSON MEMORIAL REUNION, 5 p.m.-midnight, May 21, Out & About Treehouses, 300 Page Creek Road, Takilma, 541-592-2208. Music by State of Jefferson, Frankie Hernandez Band, Redder Than Red. $15.

TRAVELIN' PO BOY, 6 p.m. May 22, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Feel-good music. Free,

FRAN COSMO & JOHN CAFFERTY, 7 p.m. May 26, softball field, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com. Rock. Tickets $30.

JOHN WAITE, 8 p.m. May 26, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Rock. Tickets $45, $55, $65, $75, VIP experience $90 plus ticket.

SEBASTIAN BACH 7 p.m. May 28, softball field, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com. Hard rock. Tickets $30.

AMERICAN MUSIC NIGHT, 8 p.m. June 3. The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Music by The Pine Hearts, bluegrass, folk, Jason Dea West, Americama, and The Stillas, roots. Tickets $20 advance at eventbrite.com, $25 door.

OVERTIME & CRUCIFIX, 8 p.m. June 3, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Outlaw hip hop country rock, with The Blue Collar Soldiers Band, and guest Sean P. East, Long Cut and Austen Martin. Ticket price not available.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. June 4, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olivie streets, Grants Pass. Music by Beethoven, John Williams, Bernstein, Schubert, Gershwin, Mozart, Hammerstein and three piece with choir. Free, donations welcome.

STARVATION HEIGHTS, 6 p.m. June 4, Thunder Ridge Ranch, 600 Taylor Creek Road, Merlin, 541-471-2206.Sunday Sessions Music Series continues with adult contemporary, pop. Free.

HIGH STEP SOCIETY, 9 p.m. June 9, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Seven=piece electro-swing, jazz band. Tickets $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.

GATEWAY TO THE BLUES, 4-8 p.m. June 10, Siskiyou Field Institute, 1241 Illinois River Road, Selma, 541-592-4444. Music by Danielle Kelly Soul Project Trio, Broadway Phil & The Shouters, plus art exhibit, silent auction. Tickets $15 singles, $25 couples; at Listen Here or brownpapertickets.com. Bring your own seating and picnic; food truck on site/ Benefits two schools.

ANA POPOVIC, 8 p.m. June 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Blues guitarist. Tickets $35.

THAT OTHER BAND, 6:30 p.m. June 13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-7717. Funk, R&B and soul band from Roseburg opens the Concerts in the Park series. Free.

JAMES GARNER'S JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE, 8 p.m. July 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Band plays the music of Johnny Cash. Tickets $29, $45, $59.


Jackson County

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. May 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform. Free.

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.

MUSIC OPEN MIC, 8-9:30 p.m. May 19, 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 SYMPHONIC BAND, 3 p.m. May 20, Lithia Park Bandshell, Ashland, 3 p.m. May 21, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. Fifty member, semi-professional band performs works by Holst, Grainger and Bernstein; program also includes SOU student Jared Rountree performing a marimba concerto and winners of the Young Artist Competition. May 20 preview is free; May 21 concert is $20 adults,, $15 seniors, $5 youth; get tickets at Paddington Station in Ashland or online.

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.

MASTERS OF MUSIC PERCUSSION RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. May 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashlans, 541-552-6348, events.sou.edu. SOU master of music student Sophie Chin performs her first percussion recital. Free, in person and livestream.

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., with free livestream.

JUNIOR VOCAL RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. May 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, events.sou.edu. SOU music students Alexa Ehrlich, Henrik Hunt and Alexandra Carwithen perform. Free, both in person and livestream.

ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL; PARK PERFORMANCES, noon-5 p.m. May 28, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, rogueworldmusic.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.

SENIOR VOCAL RECITAL: ERIC SOHNNREY, 7:30 p.m. May 31, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, events.sou.edu. SOU music major performs his senior recital. Free.

SOU WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. June 1, 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 in person, free to livestream.

FOLIAS DUO, 7-8:30 p.m. June 2, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, guitarsocietyyso.org. Flute and guitar duo presents instrumental compositions inspired by the Rocky Mountains, Argentine folk music, classical literature, with album release. Tickets $30 general, free for students.

SENIOR VOCAL RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. June 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, events.sou.edu. SOU student Katie Joos performs. Free, both in person and livestream.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. June 6, 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 in person, free to livestream.

THE HILL IS WHERE THE HEART IS: NEIGHBORHOOD KICK-OFF PARTY, 6:30 p.m. June 8, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Acoustic music by Adam gabriel, Alice DiMicele and Michal Palzewicz Trio. Free; nonperishable food donations accepted for ACCESS Food Pantry.

GOV'T MULE, 7:30 p.m. June 9, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Southern rock, blues rock, rock jam, with pre-concert music TBD at 6 p.m. in the Britt Performance Garden. Tickets $59 reserved, $44 lawn, $34 child lawn.

RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND, 8 p.m. June 10, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Rock, blues, honky-tonk. Tickets $149 reserved, $76 lawn, $66 child lawn.

SOU CHAMBER CHOIR, 3 p.m. June 11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348,. "Breathing Masterworks" spring concert. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students in person, free to livestream.

MUSIC IN THE MEADOW, 3-8 p.m. June 11, Vesper Meadow, 16534 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, vespermeadow.org. Bluegrass, old-time, roots music by The Rosa Lees, and instrumental jazz, pop, tango by Kismet. Tickets $45 adults, with free shuttle from Ashland; $52 adults driving personal vehicle.

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.

SEAN HAYES, 7-10 p.m. June 16, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Gritty R&B-inflected folk. Tickets $30; bring your own seating.

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

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.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. May 19, 2 p.m. May 20-21, Toyota Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skits, "The Big Want" from Dragnet, and "Little Blue Riding Hood" from Stan Freberg, plus musical entertainment. Tickets $13 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $12 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.

NIGHT OF ILLUSION, 6 p.m. May 20, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639, David and Teesha Laflin perform illusions, tricks with a gospel message. Free, advance registration at parkwaycc.com/events.

"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.

"GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, June 10-25, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A progressive white couple's liberal sensibilities are put to the test when their daughter brings her Black fiance home to meet them. 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. Thursdays, 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 PLAY THAT GOES WRONG," 7 p.m. May 19-20, May 26-27, 2 p.m. May 21, May 28, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, sites.google.com/district6.org/craterpac. A theater company stages a whodunit murder mystery but things go from bad to disastrous. Tickets $15 general, $12 students, seniors and veterans.

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.

"INTO THE WOODS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through May 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.

"HELLO, DOLLY," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 28, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. A strong-willed matchmaker tried to find a wife for the miserly half-a-millionaire, Horace Vandergelder. Tickets 33-$38; May 3 is pay-what-you-can preview, May 4 is $20 preview.

ALICE'S TURNING POINT: AN ADVENTURE THROUGH WONDERLAND, 6 p.m. June 2-3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Spring concert by students of Turning Point Dance Studio; June 2 is grades 1-3, June 3 is grades 4-8 and teen adult. Tickets $20, $25, $30 general, $17, $22, $27 youth for each concert.

ALICE'S TURNING POINT PRESCHOOL ADVENTURE, 2 p.m. June 3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Spring concert by preschoolers from Turning Point Dance Studio; Tickets $14, $20, $25 general, $$12, $17, $22 youth.

BALLET FOLKLORICO RITMO ALEGRE, 7 p.m. June 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Southern Oregon dance group performs regional folk dances of Mexico, with Mariachi Joya de Oro. Tickets $35 premium, $25 general, $15 youth 12 and younger.

SPRING SHOWCASE, 6 p.m. June 10, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Students for all levels of Studio Roxander — Academy of Ballet, with special performances by professional dancers with the Philadelphia Ballet.Tickets $20 general, $15 youth under 12.

"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.

"KINKY BOOTS," 8 p.m., Thursdays Fridays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays,1 p.m. Sundays, June 16-Sept. 3, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A young mand\ tries to save his family's shoe business, joining forces with a drag entertainer in need ot some sturdy stilettos. Tickets $29, $39, $43.

CYBERLAND: OSF'S CINEMA HOUSE, 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. Sundays, through July 16, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Showcase of five short award-winning films created by theater-makers. Tickets $12-$17.

"ROMEO AND JULIET," 8 p.m. various dates through 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. various dates through 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.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

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

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 May.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Abstract watercolors and alcohol ink paintings by Doug Iverson, through May 27, 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. "Watercolor Medley," watercolor paintings by Anne Brooke, founder of Art Presence in Jacksonville, through May 26.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Our Fragile Planet," work by gallery members, through July 22.


Jackson County

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

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "I Live in the Forest," watercolor paintings by Bob Drake, through May 29.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Artists on the Vine," interpretations of everything wine by gallery members, oil and pastel paintings by Willow Balfrey and mosaics by Suzan Hatch through May.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Sterling silver jewelry by Elizabeth Ellingson and woodworks by John Weston, through May 30.

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Globetrotting photographs by Chris Anderson, through May.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Faces of West Medford," paintings by Belinda Moffitt, through June 30.

CATALYST ASHLAND, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-625-6565. "transmogrified," cyanotypes exploring human connection, expression and existing in a body by Rachel Mulder, and paintings inspired by the movement and rhythm, of the individual in private and public spaces by Ahuva Zaslavsky, through May 30,

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Pastels by Bonnie McManus, through May.

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

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Artist as Poet," the artistic work of 18 poets, through May.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. "Spirit & Matter," paintings and sculpture by Inger Nova Jorgensen, May 25-July 8; reception 5-8 p.m. June 2.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Abstract paintings on stretched canvas and wood panels by Elizabeth Magee and articulated human and bird-like ceramic sculptures by John and Robin Gumaelius, through May 30.

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

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

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. Artwork by April-Marie Johnston, through May.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Near and Dear," acrylic and watercolor Rogue Valley landscape paintings by Midge Black, through May 19, reception 5:30-8 p.m. May 19.

SOUTHERN OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-2025, sohs.org. "Wine Glasses from the Peter Britt Collection," through June 30; "Clink! A Taste of Oregon Wine," traveling exhibit from the Oregon Historical Society, and "Southern Oregon Vines; A History of Local Wines,"through July 31.

WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Artwork by Brenda Mills Brannan, through May.


LITERARY

Josephine County

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. May 18, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grats Pass, or 5:30 p.m. May 18, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "the Guest List" by Lucy Foley.

BOOK SIGNING, noon-2 p.m. May 20, Weekend Beer Company, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Grants Pass author Michael Amaranthus signs copies of his mushroom identification pocket guide, "Fry, Thrive or Die."

BOOK SIGNING, 11 a.m. -1 p.m. May 26, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Grants Pass author Michael Amaranthus signs copies of his mushroom identification pocket guide, "Fry, Thrive or Die."

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. June 6, 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.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. June 13, 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.


Jackson County

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228, jcls.org. Sale of new and gently used books, CDs and more.

BOOK RELEASE, 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 19, Medford Chamber of Commerce, 101 E. Eighth St., Medford. Author Michael D. Davis comments on and reads selections from his book "Start Here: The Art of Building Your Creative Legacy," with finger food and beverages. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: COURTNEY SUMMERS, 11 a.m. May 20, online through Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org. Young adult author discusses her book "I'm the Girl." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: JEFF LALANDE, 7 p.m. May 22, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Jackson County Rebellion: A Populist Uprising in Depression-Era Oregon" discusses his new book of local history. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: PC CAST, 7 p.m. May 31, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Earth Called: Tales of a New World" discusses this last installment of the "Tales of a New World" series. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

BOATNIK, May 25-29, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com. Carnival and midway booths, downtown parade, whitewater hydroplane boat races, water shows, sprint boat and drag boat exhibitions, brewfest, concerts, golf shoot-out, fireworks, bingo, food booths.

BOATNIK BREWFEST, noon-6 p.m. May 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 28, softball field, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com. More than 50 brews, live music, food vendors, entertainment. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the gate.

PRIDE AGENDA FESTIVAL, 11 a.m., June 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, notacultproductions.com. Vendors, nonprofit groups, art, dancing, food and drinks, with an all-ages daytime show and a 21-and-over-only drag and burlesque show at 7 p.m. Tickets $10 daytime festival only, $20 daytime festival and 21+show, $35 21+ show reserved seating, $50 21+ show VIP.


Jackson County

FESTIVAL ON THE ROGUE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 4, Upper Rogue Regional Park, 7660 Rogue River Drice, Shady Cove, festivalonttherogue.net. Recreational opportunities, local history exhibits and demonstrations, casting lessons, storytelling, artisans, music, food. Free admission.

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.

AUTHORS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: AUTHORS' BOOK FAIR, 5-8 p.m. May 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289. More than 20 local authors have autographed copies of their books for sale. Free admission.

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION, 4-7 p.m. May 19, Siskiyou Community Health Center,1701 N.W. Hawthorne Ave., Grants Pass, 541-472-4710. Food, music, raffles, photo booth, face painting for kids. 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.

GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 800-659-2440, collectorswest.com. Firearms, knives, ammunition, accessories. Admission $8.

PACIFICA FLUTE GATHERING, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 27, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. May 28, Pacifica, 14615 Water Gap Road, Williams, ashlandflutecircle.com. Flute and craft vendors, raffle and silent auction, with a native American-style flute open mic (11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 27) with Mary Youngblood and others, followed by a concert (7 p.m. May 27). The open mic is free, concert is $10 at the door. Classes by the performers will be held May 28.

541 OUTLAW CAR CLUB CHARITY CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 3, G Street, between Fourth and Sixth streets, Grants Pass, 541-659-3473, 541-291-7872. Hundreds of cars, trucks, motorcycles of all vintages. Free for spectators.

BIRDS & BREWS, 1-6 p.m. June 3, Siskiyou Field Institute, 1241 Illinois River Road, Selma, 541-597-8530. Live folk/ bluegrass music, local beer, wine, food, birding hikes, kids' activities. $10-$25.

FREE FISHING DAYS, June 3-4, throughout Oregon, myodfw.com. Anglers can fish, crab or clam with no license; bag limits and other regulations still apply. Also Nov. 24-25.

ART IN THE GARDEN, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-11, Grants Pass area, 541-479-3290. Self-guided tour of eight private gardens, paired with work by local artists at each, with food trucks and authors at two of them. Tickets $25, good for both days at Grants Pass Museum of Art, Diamond Home Improvement, The Kitchen Company, Gallery One, Greenleaf and Redwood Nursery.


Jackson County

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, roping for points and cash. Tickets $20 general, $25 reserved, in advance online; $25-$30 at the door.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. May 19, throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music, food trucks. Free.

MOVIES IN THE CEMETERY, 7:45 a.m. May 19, Central Point Cemetery, 223 W. Vilas Road, Central Point, centrapointoregon.gov/schedule. "Arachophobia," to benefit cemetery resorations. $10.

VET'S TROUT DERBY, 7 a.m. May 20, Lost Creek Lake, 541-531-7219, 801-698-5773. Fishing derby for veterans, with boats and gear provided, awards for three largest trout caught, oldest and youngest vets, followed by a barbecue and raffle. Free to enter, $5 parking fee, fishing license required.

THOMAS USSARY MEMORIAL CAR SHOW & JERRY DORMAN MEMORIAL MOTORCYCLE SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 20, Eagle Point High School, 203 N. Platte Ave., Eagle Point, 541-973-9801, 541-890-9145. Vehicles of all makes and models. Entry fee is $20 (open 8-10 am.), free for spectaors.

UNCORKED SPRING BARREL TOUR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20, Applegate Valley wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Self-guided tour of 17 area wineries, with tastings at each. Tickets $59, online, where you choose your starting location.

COLOR PARTY, 11:30 a.m. May 20, Crater High School partking lot, 665 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-494-6314. Block party with live music, games, a color run. swag for sale. Tickets $10, includes two bags of color powder; benefits high school band and color guard.

BUTTE FALLS HERITAGE DAY, noon-4 p.m. May 20, Butte Falls. Tour the town's heritage sites, natural resource center, cemetery, museums and artifacts. Free.

PAWS FOR A CAUSE DOG WALK & FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21, Nature's Pet Market, 969 Medford Center, Medford, 541-261-2717. fotas.org/dog-walk. Dog walk (10 a.m.) with 1- and 2-mile routes with pit stops along the way, plus costume contest for dogs, games, prizes, pet-related booths. Registration $30 per dog, includes goodie bag; benefits Friends of the Animal Shelter.

NOTCHO GRAMMA'S BINGO, 1 p.m. May 21, Ethos Academy, 4414 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Fast-paced adult bingo, with adult beverages, food for sale.

WALK THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m. Saturdays, May 27-Sept. 2, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour guided walking tour through Jacksonville's National Historic Landmark District. Free, donations encouraged.

19TH CENTURY FAMILY LIFE, noon-3 p.m. Saturdays, May 27-Sept. 2, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours of historic home with insights into early 20th-century life every 20-30 minutes. Tours $5, at the gate.

STEP BEHIND THE COUNTER, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, May 27-Sept. 3, Beekman Bank, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Take a peek into late 19th century banking practices in an 1863 financial institution that's been turned into a museum. Free.

MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.

GOLD DUST DAYS, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 3, Gold Hill, candogoldhill.org. Breakfast (7 a.m.), parade (10 a.m.), food booths, car and motorcycle show, music by Calamity Jane, Arabella Belle's Victorian Circus, puppet show, face painting, children's activities, historical society open to the public. Free admission.

OPEN HOUSE, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. June 3 Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797. Theater is open to the public for tours to see the latest renovations. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON PHILATELIC EXHIBITION, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10, First United Methodist Church, 607 W. Main St., Medford, 541-770-1689. At least eight dealers offer stamps for sale, purchase stamps and collections. Free admission.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. June 10, 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.

EMERGING LEADERS CELEBRATION GALA, 6 p.m. June 15, Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-779-3275. Recognition of adult and student leaders in the community. Tickets $50.

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.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. 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); Squatchee Fest, June 24; America, July 7 (outdoors);Yesterday: A Tribute to the Beatles, Julhy 22; Justin Moore, Aug. 26; DJ Trivia, Sundays in April; lounge entertainment, ongoing.


Portland area

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


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, May 26-27; Comedy on the Coast, June 16-17; Larry The Cable Guy, June 22-23; Beach, Bacon & Bbrews, July 8; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. BBQ, Blues & Brews on The Bay, May 27.

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. Tom Rhodes, May 20; Comedy, May 20; The Mighty Steelheads, May 20-21; 60s Summer of Love, May 27; Robert Tiernan, May 27-28; Vixen, July 1; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

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

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


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