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NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock,6-9 p.m. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Thursdays, open mic, 6-10 p.m., no cover.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160.
July 26, Reggae Night, dub, roots, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Fridays, Bar Pong, with DJ Dick DePurrr, 8 p.m., $5.
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. July 20, DJ Finattik, dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3818. July 19, Mercy, blues, rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; July 20, Jim Lesher & The Western Express, country, country rock, 5:30-8;30 p.m.; July 21, The Wizards, classic rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. July 25, Ten02, alt rock. No cover.
MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. July 19, Sheryln in Song, jazz, blues, rock, country, 5-8 p.m.; July 20, Aussie Mark McCord, feel good music, 5-8 p.m.; Thursdays, Arturo Ville-Corona, classical, Latin-American, Spanish, international standards, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays-Sundays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. July 17, Aussie Mark McCord, feel good music, 8-10 p.m., no cover; July 18, The Ant Hill, bluegrass, country, Americana, 7-10 p.m., no cover; July 19, DJ Lion, dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; July 20, DJ Lion, dance music, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; July 20, DJ Ron, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.,$5; Tueusdays, open mike with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
STEAM DISTILLERY, 500 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-236-4459. Saturdays, Memory Lane, piano bar with Nick Direct from Nowhere, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
STONEYFRONT BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. July 21, Nathan Stone, acoustic variety, 4-7 p.m. No cover.
TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. July 18, Dr. Payne & The Remedy, classic rock, power pop. 4-6 p.m.; July 25, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. July 19, Enoch & David, acoustic rock, pop, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. July 20, ShakeDown, classic rock, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; July 24, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, trivia, 7-9 p.m., $5.
TRUE JUICE, 124 N.,W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-441-4541. Mondays, Irish music session, 1-3 p.m., no cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. July 19, The Pandora Band alt rock, 8 p.m.-midnight.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. July 23, trivia, 6-8 p.m.; July 24, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. July 19, Moon Magic, inspirational rap, with Space Walker, Namid Wolf, Lee L.A.B. Spivey, Emily Ra, 7 p.m.-midnight, $15, door; July 21, Golden Tee Virtual Golf Tournament, 1 p.m., $5; July 21, West Coast Swing Night, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. July 19, Comedy, with Casey Moran, 7 p.m.; July 20, Something Wicked, punk, 7:30-10 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with host Vinnie Rip, 7 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 871-645-5060. July 18, trivia, 6 p.m.; July 19, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 6 p.m.; July 20, Annoyful Joys Music, 6 p.m.; July 21, Moon Magic & Spacewalker, 6 p.m. No cover.
THE BEATRICE, 406 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1063. July 19, Connor, variety, 4:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
BELITASPACE, 135 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 310-200-6981. July 18, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6:30-8:30 p.m., suggested donation for Oasis Center of the Rogue Valley.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. July 18, Keith Barney, acoustic vartiety, 7-9 p.m.; July 19-20, Paul Jenny & Tom Freeman, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Juy 25, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m.; No cover.
THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Thursdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. July 20, Cool Bossa Nova, cool jazz, 6-8 p.m., $10.
BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, sign-ups 6 p.m., music -11 p.m. No cover.
CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. July 19, Bill Lachenmyer, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; July 20, John Johns, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; July 21, John Ivey, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. July 19-20, Comedy Night with opener Jason Toupes and headliner DaveyWebster, 8-10 p.m., $15; July 26-27, Comedy Night with opener Peter Sers and headliner Paul Moomjean, 8-10 p.m., $15.
DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. July 19, Blistered Earth, tribute to Mettalica, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; July 25, acoustic bluegrass jam, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Industry Nights, with DJ music, 8:30-11:30 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
DOUBLE R BAR & GRILL, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-299-0211. Sundays, karaoke, 4-8 p.m. No cover.
GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. uly 20, The Northerlies, folk, rock, pop, 7-9 p.m.; July 24, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic soul, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
GOLD RUSH BREWING, 1100 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-0029. July 24, Southern Oregon Women Outdoors Social Mixer, 5:30 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. July 19, Saucy, classic rock, pop, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; July 24, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Sundays, liver music, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.
THE GYPSYBLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Tuesdays, Conrad Rogue, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.
JOHNNY B'S, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. July 17, Exceptional Failures, rock from Portland, Something on the Wing, punk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; July 18, Hermit Crab, Secretary of Nature, 9 p.m., no cover; July 19, Prince Grievous, Uncle Luc, Dick Depurr, Funky Junky with The Get Down, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. $10; July 20, Farewell, Tragedies Before Us, Fatal Point, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. July 20, Thor Polson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; July 24, house band, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. July 19, Melissa Fairy, acoustic indie folk, 8-10 p.m.; July 24, live music, 8-10 p.m.; July 25, bingo, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. July 17, N'Kahoots, rock, soul, R&B, 5-7 p.m.; July 24, Dennis Konecny, rockabilly, old and new country, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. July 21, Tina N' The Mix, rock/pop/oldies 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
LUCKY'S II, 22225 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-2096. July 20, The Gist, classic rock, southern rock, blues, country, 6-10 p.m. No cover.
MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. July 19, Buford T. Justice Band, country, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
MAIN EVENT SPORTS BAR, 120 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-9544. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. July 19, Kami Sorrento, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 19, Homunculi, 9 p.m.-midnight; July 21, Ten02, 7-10 p.m.; July 23, OSF open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Juy 24, Dan Doshier, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. July 18, The Rogue Suspects Motown Soul Revue, 7 p.m., $15; Sept. 5, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop trio, 7 p.m., $10.
THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. July 21, Giovanni & The Hired Guns, country rock, 8 p.m., $15; Sept. 6, Redferrin, country, 8 p.m., $15.
ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. July 20, open mic, 7-10 p.m., no cover.
SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. July 19, Danielle Kelly Trio, soul, R&B, jazz, 6-7:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
TAILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. July 19, open mic, 7-10 p.m., no cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Aug. 2, Simple Dreams, Linda Ronstadt tribute band, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Aug. 10, Apollo Suns, jpsychedelic jazz rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Aug. 17, The Cabin Project, indie folk rock from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Aug. 23, The Jauntee, improvisational jazz, funk, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. July 21, Brisbane Project,, 5-7 p.m.; July 24, Cleo Lynx, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. July 21, 2-6 p.m. The Spiral Kings, classic rock, cosmic jams, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. July 24, Comedy Night, 7 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. July 19, David Vallee, classic rock, light rock, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. July 27, Wildheart Music with Carla Bauer, pop, classic rock,6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE WHARF FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & EATERY, 827 W. Jackson St., Medford, 541-858-0200. July 19, The Roadsters, classic rock, country, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. July 18, Blue Mountain, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; July 21, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; July 24, The Ateliers, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. July 20, Wet T-shirt Contest, with music by Bittersweet, 7 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sundays, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
DWELL WINES, 7281 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 214-697-0435. July 20 Christina Hanks, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. July 26, Wine Down with Tension Deficit, rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover. Aug. 23, Wine Down with The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985.
July 19, Jim Lesher & Western Express, country, country rock, 5-8 p.m., no cover; July 20, barrel tasting, 6-8 p.m., $30-$25.
TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. July 21, Conrad, sooulful ballads, 2- 4 p.m. No cover.
WALPORT FAMILY CELLARS, 470 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9463. July 21, No Ordinary Love, acoustic duo, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. July 21, Rebekka Swan, jazz ukulele, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. July 20, The Pozitronics, classic rock, R&B, blues, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900July 18, Brisbane Project Duo, blues, Texas rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; July 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; July 20, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; July 21, Blue Lightning, rock, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $8; July 24, Mark Thales, indie rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; July 25, Danielle Kelly Trio, jazz, soul, funk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. July 20, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; July 21, The Pozitronics, R&B, blues, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. July 19, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; July 22, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, soul, R*B, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; July 24, Marshall Thompson Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. July 19, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m., $8-$12; July 20, Lady & The Tramp, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; July 21, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, soul, R&B, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. July 19, Pozitronics, R&B, blues, classic rock, 6-8 p.m.; Juy 20, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; July 21, Tristan Moonbow, acoustic folk rock jam, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hilllcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. July 18, traditional Irish music and dance, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 19, Watson House, classic rock, modern rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 20, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 25, traditional Irish music and dance, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 26, The Rosa Lees, Americana, bluegrass, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. July 21, Sarah Dion Brooks, variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.
ELIANA WINES, 158 Gaerky Creek Road, Ashland, 541-690-4350.
July 19, Dalielle Kelly Soul Project, soul, R&B, jazz, 7-9 p.m., $20 per car, free for wine club members.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. July 21, Deliliah Beaucoup, cool jazz, blues, 2-4 p.m., no cover; July 26, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-7 p.m., no cover; July 27, rock bingo, 4-7 p.m., $20, reservations.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. July 20, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; July 21, Jeff Kloetzel & Bob Evoniuk, variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; July 26, Alissa Weaver Band, variety, 6-8 p.m., $10.
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. July 26, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. July 19, The Rogue Suspects, The Girls, 6-9 p.m., $20; July 21, Side Project Duo, variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; July 25, Witchy Nights, live music, tarot & chakra readings, 6-9 p.m., no cover; July 26, Blue Lightning, rock, blues, pop, contemporary, 6-9 p.m., $15 door; July 27, Noche Latina, music by DJ Fresca, 6:30-10:30 p.m., $15 door.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. July 19, Jones, variety, 5-7 p.m.; July 20, ukuklele jam, 2-4 p.m.; July 21, Crutcher & Dunsmoor, variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. July 19, Allen Giardinelli Duo, jazz, gypsy jazz, blues, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. July 18, The Fret Drifters, finger-style guitar, 6-8 p.m.; July 25, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. July 19, Deluxe, rock, pop, July 20, Sonido Alegre, Latin, Spanish, 4-6 p.m.; July 21, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. July 20, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. July 21, Nick Garrett-Powell & Shae Celine, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m., no cover; July 26, Adam Moezania Folk Element Trio, jazz-folk, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, Family Night, kids karaoke, yard games, 5-7 p.m.. no cover.
SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248- 0494. July 18, Reading Between the Vines, reading/social group, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. July 19, Encore Five, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; July 24, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. July 27, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, neo, retro soul, 5-7 p.m., $5-$8.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. July 19, Ann Kelly & Mark Ross, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. July 27, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. July 19, David Modica, acoustic variety, 2:30-5:30 p.m.; July 20, Jesus Rios, acoustic variety, 2:30-5:30 p.m.; July 21 David Modica, acoustic variety, 2:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.
Douglas County.
AZALEA MOUNTAIN VENUE, 245 Forest Drive, Azalea, 541-291-8300. July 24, The Lack Family, variety, 6-9 p.m., $7.
MUSIC
Josephine County
CIRCLE OF STONE, 6-8 p.m. July 18, Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn St., Merlin, 541-660-2364. Celtic and classic rock continues the Merlin Concerts in the Park series, which runs through Aug. 8.
LYNX FAMILY BAND, 6 p.m. July 18, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Bluesy southern rock continues the outdoor summer concert series, which runs through Aug. 15. Free.
HIGH STEP SOCIETY, 8 p.m. July 19, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Seven-piece electro-swing, jazz band from Eugene. Tickets $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.
ACOUSTIC JAM, 5:30-7:30 p.m. July 23, 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.
THE ROGUE SUSPECTS AND THE SOUL REVUE, 6:30 p.m. July 23, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-226-3101. Mowtown, soul, wraps up the outdoor Concerts in the Park series. Free.
ELLYSIUM, 6 p.m. July 25, Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn St., Merlin, 541-660-2364. Easy listening music continues the Merlin Concerts in the Park series, which runs through Aug. 8.
TAKILMA, 6 p.m. July 25, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. High-energy rock jam continues the outdoor summer concert series, which runs through Aug. 15. Free.
RUPERT WATES, 7 p.m. July 25, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, museum.com. Acoustic art folk with flavors of jazz, Vaudeville and cabaret. Tickets $20.
ROCK STEADY, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 1, Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn St., Merlin, 541-660-2364. Light rock continues the Merlin Concerts in the Park series, which runs through Aug. 8.
FORK IN THE ROAD, 6 p.m. Aug. 1, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Americana newgrass continues the outdoor summer concert series, which runs through Aug. 15. Free.
ENCORE — BENEFIT CONCERT — VILLAINS EDITION, 7 p.m Aug. 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Song and dance of music from the last 18 years of show by One Eleveln Theatre Company, with a focus on villains. Tickets a siggesyed $10 donation at the door.
EASTON CORBIN, 8 p.m. Sept. 4, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Traditional and modern country. Tickets $45, $55, $65.
Jackson County
ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. Thursdays, through Aug. 15, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandband.org. Free outdoor summer concert series, with pre-concert entertainment at 6 p.m. Free.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. July 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Members of the Rogue Valley Symphony perform. Free.
JOSH TURNER, 7 p.m. July 18, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Country, country rock, with Highway Bound opening. Reserved seating $12-$60, general admission seating free with fair admission.
MARK CHARLES HILL BAND, 5-7 p.m. July 19, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Variety. $20-$25.
DUELING HOBBITS, 6:30-9:30 p.m. July 19, Bear Creek Park, 530 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-774-2400. Piano duo. Free.
SOJA, 6:30 p.m. July 19, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Roots reggae, with Arise Roots and Sensamotion opening. Tickets $46 reserved, $42 adult lawn, $32 children lawn.
CLAY WALKER, 7 p.m. July 19, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Country, country rock, with Jessie Leigh opening. Reserved seating $12-$60, general admission seating free with fair admission.
GRANT RUIZ, 2 p.m. July 20, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Classical and flaamenco guitar. Free.
QUEEN NATION, 7 p.m. July 20, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Queen tribute band, with Brisbane Project opening. Reserved seating $12-$25, general admission seating free with fair admission.
BRUCE FORMAN, 7 p.m. July 20, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz guitarist. $30 general, $25 members, $10 students.
WINDIER, 7 p.m. July 21, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rokfairy.org. Alt rock from Maine, with Ericprincessdragon and Etterath opening. $5 advance, $15 door.
METAL CONCERT, 7 p.m. July 22, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rokfairy.org. Music by No Home, Ghost Chant, Sorry No Sympathy, Tragedies before Us, 2 Piece Face. $10 advance, $15 door, all ages.
INNER CIRCLE, 8 p.m. July 23, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. The Bad Boys of Reggae, with UB-40, KES, the Band, Junior Marvin, Third World, for all ages. Tickets $40 advance.
WILLIE NELSON & FAMIMLY, 7:30 p.m. July 25, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country, country rock, with The Adam Moezinia Folk Elmenet Trio on thje Enfield Stage. Tickets $149 reserved, $76 adult lawn, $76 children lawn.
DANIEL NICKELS BAND, 5-7 p.m. July 26, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Variety. $20-$25.
RANDY HOUSER, 7:30 p.m. July 26, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country, with Cloverdayle opening. Tickets $68 reserved, $48 adult lawn, $38 children lawn.
LIVE HIP HOP, 9 p.m. July 26, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rokfairy.org. Music by Angelo Florez, with Rapid Rhymez, Travalanche, Tyron Player, Sunday Park; all ages. $20 advance, $25 door.
OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. July 27, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.
SHAGGY, 7:30 p.m. July 27, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Reggae. Tickets $79 reserved, $52 adult lawn, $42 children lawn.
RAYLAND BAXTER, 8 p.m. July 27, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Alternative country, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance.
CONCERT AT THE ROCKS: THE BROTHERS REED, July 28, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Americana, folk; call for times. $30-$59.
BLITZEN TRAPPER, 6 p.m. July 29, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Experimental country-folk from Portland. Free.
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE, 7:30 p.m. July 31, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. New Orleans jazz, with Celisse opening. Tickets $62 reserved, $46 adult lawn, $36 children lawn.
MELISSA CARPER BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 1, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Old-time jazz, vintage R&B, with guest Sean Rowe. $25 advance.
COLBIE CAILLAT & GAVIND DEGGRAW, 7 p.m. Aug. 1, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country, pop. Tickets $89 reserved, $62 adult lawn, $52 children lawn.
POZITRONICS, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 2, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Variety. $20-$25.
THE BROTHERS REED, 7 p.m. Aug. 2, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Americana folk, with guest Eric Long. $25 advance.
RICK SPRINGFIELD & RICHARD MARX, 8 p.m. Aug. 2, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pop rock. Tickets $89 reserved, $59 adult lawn, $49 children lawn.
ATMOSPHERE, 7:15 p.m. Aug. 4, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Hip hop. Tickets $47.50 reserved, $39.50 adult lawn, $29.50 children lawn.
THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Bluegrass fusion, with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highwway. Tickets $59 reserved, $47 adult lawn, $37 children lawn.
JASON MRAZ & THE SUPERBAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 6, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Contemporary rock. Tickets $91 reserved, $58 adult lawn, $48 children lawn.
SCOTTY MCCREERY, 7 p.m. Sept. 21, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Country. Tickets $30 lawn, $50, $70, $90 reserved.
THE GREEN SHOW, 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, through Oct. 12, Courtyard Stage, off Pioneer Street next to Angus Bowmer Theatre, Ashland, osfashland.org. A variety of music, dance, comedy performances. Free.
Douglas County
IAN MOORE BAND, 7 p.m. July 23, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. Texas blues, continues Music on the Half Shell outdoor music series, which runs through Aug. 6. Free.
I DRAW SLOW, 7 p.m. July 30, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. Acoustic roots music continues Music on the Half Shell outdoor music series, which runs through Aug. 6. Free.
PAUL MCDOONALD, 7 p.m. Aug. 6, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. Alt rock, southern soulk wraps up Music on the Half Shell outdoor music series. Free.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"FACE YOUR FEARS," 7 p.m. Aug. 2-3, 2 p.m. Aug. 4, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Youth theater camp performance of an original play by Samuel Dinkowitz. Tickets $10.
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
SPEAKEASY REVUE: HOT AS HELL, 8 p.m. July 20, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-224-5111, speakeasyrevue.com. Burlesque inspired by the seven deadly sins and Dante's nine circles of hell. $10 advance, $15 door.
"ANYTHING GOES," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through July 21, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. Musical follows the misadventures of passengers aboard an ocean liner in the 1930s. Tickets $35-$40.
"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, through July 21, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Shakespeare's classic tale of love, magic, passion, fairies, lovers and clowns. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.
"STONES IN HIS POCKETS," 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, July 17-Aug. 4, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. Two extras on a Hollywood film set in rural Ireland experience a clash of cultures. Tickets $35.
COMEDY NIGHT, 7:30 p.m. July 27, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Stand-up comedy with Borderline Lysha, Gabby Jesus, Freeway Farrell and Nic Lanier. Tickets $35.
"HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 3, 3 p.m. Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, 3 p.m. Aug. 10-11, Craterian Theater,. 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents musical satire of nig business and all it holds sacred. Tickets $28 general, $18 under age 22.
"SPOTLIGHT ON JIMMY BUFFET," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 8-Sept. 1, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. The life and music of the pop rocker, featuring Robbie DaCosta. Tickets $35-$40.
"BASKERVILLE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Aug. 15-Sept. 15, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A Sherlock Holmes mystery about a wild hellhound on he moors by Ken Ludwig. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.
"LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL" 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 1, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Musical about a woman who charms her way into Harvard Law School to prove that she's more than just a pretty face. Tickets $32, $42, $46, $49.
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 1:30 and 8 p.m., various dates, Thomas Theatre and Allen Elizabethan Theatre, through Oct. 13, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Currently playing in repertory: "Virgins To Villains: My Journey With Shakespeare's Women," through July 19; "Jane Eyre," through Oct. 11; "Macbeth," through Oct. 12; "Much Ado About Nothing," through Oct. 12; "Lizard Boy," through Oct. 12; "Born With Teeth," through Oct. 13. Opening soon: "Coriolanus," July 23-Oct. 13; "Behfarmaheen (If You Please)," July 31-Sept. 15. Tickets $35-$125.
Douglas County
"CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY" 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, July 25-Aug. 4, Jacoby Auditorium, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Children get a tour of Willy Wonka's mysterious factory/ Tickets $22 adults, $17 child 10 and younger, $42 VIP, which includes a souvenir lanyard, dessert and drink, photos with the cast.
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: SMITH & YARN, 10 a.m. July 23, Lithia Park Band Shell, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Music and performance for children. Free.
BRITTKIDS: HI, JOE KYE, 10 a.m. July 25, Twin Creeks Park, Central Point, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Music and performance for children. Free.
KID DISCO; SUPER HEROES VS, DINOSAURS, noon-4 p.m. July 28, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Dance party, music, games, splash zone, dino-hunt. crafts. Free with museum admission ($10-50-$12.50), free for museum members.
BRITTKIDS: LUCY KALANTARI & THE JAZZ CATS, 10 a.m. July 30, Blue Heron Park, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Music and performance for children. Free.
BRITTKIDS: THE LUCKY BAND, 10 a.m. Aug. 1, Pear Blossom Park, Medford, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Music and performance for children. 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, $5 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, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $10 adults, $15 children.
ART
Josephine County
ASCENSION ART & TEA HOUSE, 200 Lister St., Cave Junction. Watercolor paintings by Deborah Dawson, book signing by Michael Spring, aura photohraphy by Megan Halling, and music by George & Anwyn Leverett, 6-9 p.m. July 20.
BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Paintings and collage by Dara Daniel, through August.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Pottery by Susan Paul-Williams and photographs by Michael Tilton Williams, through July 31, 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. "Persona Grata," portraits by Heidi Brueckner, July 24-Sept. 20.
HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091."U-F-(Uh)-Oh!," 15 colorful acrylic paintings by Colene Milligan, detailing otherworldly visitors to Earth collecting samples of earthly life, plus work by gallery members Colene Milligan, Steve Elfrink, Michael Marans, Dan Kennedy, Eva Creature, Michelle McAfee, through July 31.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Transformation," work by guild members, July 28-Oct. 19; reception 4-6 p.m. July 28, with music, appetizers, drinks.
Jackson County
"GLUED"— ONLINE ART SHOW FUNDRAISER, through Aug. 29, ashlandgalleries.com. Thirteen artists have created 9-by-12-inch compositions with collage as the primary medium, to raise money for the Ashland Gallery Association.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Botanical Nouveau Ceramics," stoneware by Julie Furrer, through July 31.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Pastel Artists of Oregon, work by 12 member artists from Roseburg to Ashland, through August; color pencil pieces by Roy Musitelli, and pottery by Hannah Brehmer, through July.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Oils, pastels by Judy Richardson, and photographs by Caleb Salvadori, and a crazy quilt once owned by Ginger Rogers, through July 31.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Woodworking by Amy Baumgart and hand-built clay pieces Cheryl Kempner, through July 31, plus artwork by gallery members, ongoing.
BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Painting by Bruce Allen, Sept. 4-Nov. 6.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Large-scale oil on canvas pieces by Martin Steele, July 19-Aug. 9; reception 5-8 p.m. July 19.
FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Member Art Show: The Answer is Nature, What is the Question," work by gallery members, through July 31, plus work by about 30 artists, ongoing.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Bhaktibee Art," live sculpture, photographs by Rachel Pellow, through July 31.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Fresh Colors," an Alice Stambaugh Retrospective, through Aug. 9; "Biophilia: Threads of Natural Wonder," Studio Art Quilt Associates, Oregon regional Juried Exhibition, through Aug. 23, new work by gallery members, through Aug. 23; reception July 19.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Pacing," photographs by Dru Donovan, Melanie Flood and Tarrah Krajnak, through Aug. 10.
SCIENCEWORKS HANDS-ON MUSEUM, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767. "Bovine Beach and Seasons at Vesper Meadow," paintings by Sarah F. Burns, through July 31.
HE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.
WINDOW ART, 180 Lithia Way, Ashland, hainesandfriends,org Temporary installation of work by Sarah Peters, through Sept. 9.
Douglas County
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "I Want You To See Me," work by LGBTQ+ artists; "Resilience," works by Tiffany Hokanson; "Journey to Ponder Beyond the Surface," photographs by Devon Mabry; "No Apologies," works by Douglas County LGBTQ+ students, through Aug 16.
LITERARY
Josephine County
GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; ALL THEMES, 2 p.m. July 18, The Lonely Pine, 130 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Lost Coast Literary" by Ellie Alexander.
GRANTS PASS FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK CLUB, 3 p.m. July 20, The Toasted Barrel, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Ice Planet Barbarians" by Ruby Dixon.
AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. Aug. 6, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 10, Josephine Community Libraries (except Cave Junction), 541-456-0571, jcls.org. Free program for all ages, with reading challenges, recommended reading, bookish fun. Free.
WESTERN WELCOME NEWCOMERS BOOK CLUB, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Elmer's, 175 N.E. Agness Ave., Grants Pass. Book discussion group. Free.
PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Aug. 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.
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
GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. July 19, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — MIKE WILKINSON, 7 p.m. July 22, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Ollie, Ollie, Oxen Free" discusses his novel. Free.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. July 25, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — JENNY MCGLOTHERN, 7 p.m. July 25, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Mam Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness" discusses her self-help books. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — SEAN SAN JOSE, 4 p.m. July 28, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author discusses "PLay On Coriolanus,"mhis sophisticated modern verse translation of Shakepeare's "Coriolanus," with members of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's production crew. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — JULIE MATHISON, 7 p.m. July 29, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Indie author talks about the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing. Free.
OUTDOOR READS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 1 Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Group reads "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben. Free.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 31, all branches, Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-8689, jcls.org. Free program for all ages, with reading challenges, recommended reading. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 7 -11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 5441-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Carnival rides, midway boohts, live music, livestock, exhibits, sea lion shows, butterfly experience, balloon art, ventriloquist, hula hoop shows, vendors. Free admission.
Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY FAIR, 4-11 p.m. July 18, 11 a.m.-midnight July 19-20, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 21, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Carnival rides, midway games, concerts, animal and vegetable and horticultural exhibits. Admission $5-$15 at the gate.
Douglas County
MYRTLE CREEK SUMMER FESTIVAL, 4-10 p.m. July 25, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. July 26, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 27, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, myrtlecreekchamber.com. Vendor booths, live music, car show, sand volleyball tournament, eating contests, cornhole tournament, arm wrestling, cake walk, parade, fireworks. Free admission.
DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 7-10, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, douglasfairgrounds.com. Carnival rides, midway games, exhibits, vendors, live music.Ad ission $10 general, free for 12 and younger, $10 parking.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
HE HEARTH, 7 p.m. July 18, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "Cars In Our Life." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Greeenleaf Industries.
JOSEPHINE COUNTY NONPROFIT SHOWCASE, noon-6 p.m. July 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1969 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-250-9648. Information on more than 35 local nonprofit services and volunteer opportunities, plus music, games, prizes, youth activities, food vendors. Free.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 8:20 p.m. July 19-20, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, gpdrivein.com. July 19 showing of "The Mummy"; July 20 showing of "Jurassic Park." Gates open at 8:20 p.m., movie at 9:20 p.m. Admission $10 per person, $20 per fammily, $15 classic cars.
CARS & COFFEE, 9-11 a.m. July 20, Jimmy' Classic Drive-In, 515 N.E. E St., Grants Pass. 1960s-style cruise-in for hot rods, Corvettes, classics, customs, trucks, exotics, Free to join and for spectators.
LADY STANGS SOCCER ANNUAL CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. July 20, Three Rivers School District Office, 8550 New Hope Road, Grants Pass, 541-761-0176. Car showm with pancake breakfast (8-10 a.m.), lunch (11 a.m.-2 p.m.). Car entry fee $20, free for spectators.
COMMUNITEA, 10:30 a.m. July 20, Mam Gaia Yoga & Wellness, 1607 Williams Highway, No. 5, Grants Pass, 541-295-4745, mamagaiayoga.com. Tea and conversation. Free.
PIRATHON FUN RACE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 20, starting from Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 S.W. Webster Road, Grants Pass, 970-404-2095, pirathon.info. A pirate-themed triathlon, with a 2.5-mike bike cruise, 1.5-mile walk and 1.5-mile float, with pirate costumes encouraged, with after-paapprty 1-4 p.m. Prizes for first, last, best team costume and best average time. Registration $20.
FABULOUS '50S PRE-SHOW CAR DISPLAY, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. July 26, Growers Market parking lot, Fourth and F streets, Grants Pass, roguevalleyclassiccruisers.com.Showing of classic care, with kids' games, hot rod games, music, prizes. Free for spectators.
PIE AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL, 4-7 p.m. July 26, Schmidt House Barn, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Pie, ice cream, entertainment. $5.
PASTOR RON MARSH MEMORIAL SHOW & SHINE ON THE PARKWAY, 4-9 p.m. July 26, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639. Show of classic and special interest cars, with food vendors. Free.
AMERICAN GRAFFFITI HOT ROD CRUISE-IN PARTY, 5-9 p.m. July 26, Jimmy's Classic Drive-In, 515 N.E. E ST., Grants Pass. Classic car cruise-in, with prizes. Free for spectators.
DIVE-IN FAMILY NIGHT, 7 p.m. various Fridays, through Aug. 23, Caveman Pool, 801 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Swimming and a movie for the whole family. July 26: "The Goonies." $5 per person to swim, movie included.
FABULOUS '50S CHARITY CAR SHOW, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 27, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, roguevalleyclassiccruisers.com. Showing of classic cars, with kids' games, hot rod games, costume contsts, music, merchadise booths, awards (2 p.m.). Free for spectators.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE MUSEUM WITH ARTISTS, 2 p.m. July 28, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Screening of a documentary film about David Hockney at the Royal Academy of Arts. $5, at the door.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 18, 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.
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.
Jackson County
PARK OUTREACH PROGRAM, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 19, Hunter Park, 1699 Homes Ave., Ashland, ashlandparksandrec.org. Activities, crafts, games, treats, information about city parks. Free.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, July 19, Twin Creeks Park, 555, Twin Creeks Crossing Loop, Central Point, 541-664-3321. Showing of "Wonka" for all ages. Free.
D.A.R.E. SHOW & SHINE CRUISE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. July 27, Twin Creeks Crossing Perk, Central Point. Vehicle show and shine (7 a.m.-1 p.m.) followed by a cruise on East Pine Street (5 p.m.). Free for spectators.
MEADOWLARK COMIC CON, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 27-28, Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, meadowlarkcomiccon.com. A pop culture and comic conference with celebrity guests, local creators, video games, cosplay contest, guest panels, games, toys and comics vendors, food vendors. Admission both days $25-$35,Saturday only $15-$20, Sunday only $10-$15; family passes $35, $40 and $75 sold onlinle only.
SWING DANCE, 7-10 p.m. July 27, Galaxxy Ballroom, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-941-6651. Dance lesson (7 p.m.) followed by open dancing (8-10 p.m.), with music by Band du Pays Swing. Admission $20 general, $5 students.
FLICK & FLOAT. 8 p.m. July 27, Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drice, Medford, 541-774-2400. Watch a screening of "Finding Nemo" on the water. $5-$6.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. July 28, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission free.
MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 28, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, learn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, Aug. 2, Robert Pfaff Park, 5635 Manzanita St., Central Point, 541-664-3321. Showing of "Grease" for all ages. Free.
CARS THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 3, Hanley Farm, 1053 Henley Road, Central Point, 541-622—2025. Display of classic pre-1970 cars, pioneer children's games and activities, pinewood derby race track, prizes, reefreshments. $10 to enter a car, free for spectators.
Douglas County
RIVER APPRECIATION DAY, 1-7 p.m. July 20, River Forks park, Roseburg, 541-672-78065, umpquawatersheds.org. Community celebration, with live music, activities for kids, art tent, storytelling, food trucks. Free.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Littletown, July 18-20; Dylan James Clark, July 19-20; Bri Marie, July 24-29; Littletown, July 26-27; Bri Marie, July 31-Aug. 4; Jeff Crossman, Aug. 1-4; Nate Smith, Sept. 20; DJ Trivia, Sundays.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Northwest/West Coast Indigenous Fashion Show, July 25; Chase Rice, July 28; Nikki Glaser, Aug. 2; Kansas, Sept. 15.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. War, July 20; Los Cadetes El Ultimo Batallon, July 21; King of the Cage Twilight, July 27; Rodney Carrington, Aug. 3; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 9-10; Surf City 2024, Aug. 17; Surf City Soundoff, Aug. 17-18; Tommy James and The Shondells, Aug. 24; Blac Rabbit — Beatles Tribute, Aug. 31; The Temptations, Sept. 21; The Mavericks, Sept. 22; Hotel California — Tribute to the Eagles, Sept. 28; Locash, Oct. 19; Air Supply, Nov. 23; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin nights, Sundays, ongoing.
THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. MUFC 304 viewing party, July 26; Food Truck Off, Aug. 2; Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, Sept. 9-10; cribbage tournament, Nov. 29-Dec. 1.
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. Steve Berg, July 19-20; Take a Little Ride — Tribute to Jason Aldean, July 26; Jesse Meade, July 26-27; Rally at Elk Valley Car Show, Aug. 31; Alien Ant Farm, Sept.7; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. DJ Music Night, July 19; Mega Trivia, July 26; Petty Rocks — Tim Petty Tribute, Aug. 10.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Taste of Summer, live music, July 25, Aug. 8, Aug, 22, Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17.