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NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Aug. 3, The Roadsters, classic rock, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 6-10 p.m. No cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Aug. 3, HoneyPot, classic rock, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, Bar Pong, with DJ Dick DePurrr, 8 p.m., $5.
FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Aug. 3, More or Les Paul, eclectic rock, blues, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 6, open mic, hosted by Tristan Moonbow, sign-ups 7 p.m., music 8-11 p.m. No cover.
GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-476-3818. Aug. 2, The Gist, classic rock, pop, contemporary, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, Jim Lesher & The Western Express, country, country rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, Broadway Phil & The Shouters, harmonica-driven rock, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Aug. 15, Bryan Hopkins (of Elvis Monroe) with Christina Hanks, country, Americana, 6:30-9 p.m., $10 advance,m $15 door.
MA MOSA'S, 118 N.W. E St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0236. Aug. 2, Sunrise Riverflow, variety, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover.
MYPLACE MERLIN, 330 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-244-1808. Aug. 2, Sherlyn in Song, 5-8 p.m.; Aug. 3, Saucy, classic rock, pop, funk, 6:30-9:30 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. Aug. 1, Chris Garrett, southern rock, country blues, Americana, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 2, Patio Party with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 2, DJ Lion, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Aug. 3, Rose Moon Hotel, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mike with Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
STONEYFRONT BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Aug. 2, Josh Hunt and The Upper Left, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 3, Red Dirt Rock, blues, 10 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 4, Rick Lilly, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Aug. 1, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 8, No Ordinary Love, soft rock, easy listening, 4-6 p.m.; No cover.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Aug. 2, Steve Berg, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE TOASTED BARREL, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Aug. 3, Honeymoon Killers, swamp rock, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 7, No Ordinary Love, easy listening, 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. Aug. 2, community drum circle, 5:30-6:30 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Mondays, Irish music session, 1-3 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Aug. 2, Vinyl Grooves, with Doctor CC Ryzohm, 10:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Aug. 3, DJ Fluffy, dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Aug. 7, Aaron 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. Aug. 8, Comedy Night, with opener Nick Meier and headliner Sam Demaris, 7 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 4, Dungeons & Dragons & Drafts Competition, 1 p.m., no cover; Aug. 9-10, Comedy Night, with opener Nick Meier and headliner Sam Demaris, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.
THE WONDER BUR, 116 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1082. Sundays, open mic with host Vinnie Rip, 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 871-645-5060. Aug. 1, open mic with Dave Hampton, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 2, The Roomy Depth & Paper Gardens, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 3, The Pozitronics, rock, pop, blues, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 4, Lone Quail, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
BEAR CREEK GOLF CENTER, 2355 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-773-1822. Thursdays, Bourbon & BBQ, with live music, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
BELITASPACE, 135 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 310-200-6981. Aug. 15 Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 1, Marshall & Stan, variety, 7-9 p.m., Aug. 2, Shabby Guys, rock, blues, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 3, Mark Hill & Friends, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 8, Bryan Oliver, variety, 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. Aug. 2, Jean & John Mazzei, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Aug. 3, Dirk Price Trio, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $10.
BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, sign-ups 7 p.m., music 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Aug. 2, John Johns, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, Jimmy Limo, smooth guitar, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Aug. 2-3, Comedy Night with opener David Ohlfelders and headliner Spunky Robinson, 8-10 p.m., $15. Aug. 9-10, Comedy Night with opener Robert Omoto and headliner Joe Hill, 8-10 p.m., $15.
DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Aug. 2-3, Charlee Prayers & His Homies, rock, soul, 9:30 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Aug. 9, Duke Street, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Aug. 15, King Youngblood, alt rock from Seattle, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; 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.
GIL'S, 175 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-488-6139. Aug. 2, Fun & Company, variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Aug. 1, Hunks, male strippers, 7 p.m., $15 advance; Aug. 2, Lynx Family Band, modern classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 7, Rogue Blues Society Jam with Delux, 6-9 p.m.; Saturdays, Club Night with DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.
THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0837. Aug. 2, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, trivia, 6 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. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. -midnight. No cover.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Aug. 3, Marshall Thompson & friends, variety, 7-9 p.m.; 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. Aug. 2, Elk Witch, heavy rock, Wyoming Young and Strong, metal duo, Red Cloud, heavy rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 3, Jackie Tomato and the Cursed Quartet, psychedelic jazz fusion, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Aug. 6, Jacob Jolliff Band, jazz, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 17, Thor Polson Jazz Band, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, house band, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. Aug. 2, Victoria Lawton, acoustic jazz, folk, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 3, Tim Church, jazz, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 7, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, blues, folk, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 8, bingo, 7-9 p.m.; Mondays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight p.m. No cover.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Aug. 7, Tension Deficit, vintage, blues, classic rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Aug. 2, bingo, 7 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, live music, 3-7 p.m. No cover.
MAC'S DINER, 21900 Highway 62, Shady Cove, 541-878-7303. Aug. 2, American Contraband, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 3, car show and live music, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Aug. 4, live music, 4-5 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. Aug. 1, Rushadicus, 9-11 p.m.; Aug. 2, Aliza Hava, 7-9 p.m., Charlee Prayers & The Double Dares, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug, 3, Lone Quail, 6-8 p.m., Ruby Lee Hill, Americana, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, The Gold Souls, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. Aug. 1, trivia, 6 p.m, no cover.; Aug, 2, comedy night, with Nic Meier, Freeway, Casey Moran, Dustin Wood, Mike Spark, 8 p.m., $10; Aug. 7, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Mondays, karaoke, 6-10 p.m. , no cover.
SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. Aug. 2, Malinka World Music Collective, music of Eastern Europe, Slavic, Latin, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.
TAILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. Aug. 10, trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Aug. 16, 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. 8, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, soul, funk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Aug. 9, Smokey the Groove, funk, rock, jazz, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Aug. 10, Apollo Suns, psychedelic 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. Aug. 4, Honeypot Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 7, Danielle Kelly & Dean Angermeier, soul, R&B, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Aug. 11, Sunday Jam Band, 2-6 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Aug. 2, Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 10, Wildheart Music with Carla Bauer, classic rock, pop, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE WHARF FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & EATERY, 827 W. Jackson St., Medford, 541-858-0200. Fridays, live music, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Aug. 1, Craig Martin, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
WILLIE'S TAVERN, 14760 Highway 62, Eagle Point, 541-826-8548. Aug. 6, The St. Clairs, country, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 10, American Contraband, rock, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Aug. 17, Luau Party, with DJ Joey, roast pig, 6-10 p.m., no cover, dinner is $15; 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. Aug. 3, Trevor Hanks, acoustic alt rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. 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. Aug. 2, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-8 p.m., no cover. No cover.
TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. Aug. 4, David Modica, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. Aug. 10, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
WALPORT FAMILY CELLARS, 470 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9463. Aug. 11, Brooklyn Leamons, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. Aug. 3, FlexTones, classic rock, blues, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Aug. 2, Zumba & Wine, 6-8 p.m., $25.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 1, John Ivey, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 2, Duke Street, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 3, Nick & Shae, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 4, John Johns, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 7, Victoria Lawton Diaz, folk, modern and classic rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 8, Angelic Noise, acoustic pop, rock, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 9, Chasing Keridwyn, bluegrass, Americana, folk, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $8; Aug. 17, Boozy Yoga, 11 a.m.-noon, $35, reservations; Sundays, chateau tours, noon and 3 p.m., $29-$69, reservations.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 3, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 2, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 5, Shae & Jenni, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 7, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 3, Delilah Beaucoup, swing, blues, gypsy jazz, Latin, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, Hopfinger, rock, blues, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover. Aug. 11, Jeff Kloetzel & Bob Evoniuk, variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Aug 16, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro, neo soul, 6-8 p.m., $8-$12.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Aug. 2, Phoenix Sigalove, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, Adam Gabriel, folk-rock, southern blues, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 4, Simple Dreams, Linda Ronstadt tribute, 4-6 p.m., $17; Aug. 8, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association, 5-7:30 p.m., no cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hilllcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. Aug. 1, traditional Irish music and dance, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 2, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 3, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 8, traditional Irish music and dance, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 4, Tony Brussat, acoustic variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.
ELIANA WINES, 4360 E. Barnett Road, Medford, 541-690-4350. Aug. 23, The Band Sunago, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 2, Tony Brussat, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 4, Kami Sorrenta, keyboards and vocals, 2-4 p.m.; Aug. 7, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 4, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. Aug. 9, Highway Bound Trio, country, country rock, 6 p.m.
PARKHURST WINE CELLARS, 845 E. California St., Jacksonville, 925-785-9027. Aug. 10, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 1, Q Night: Drag Bingo, 6-9 p.m., no cover. Aug. 2, Danielle Kelly Band, jazz, soul, R&B, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $15; Aug. 4, Mystic Bard, acoustic classic rock, blues, classical, progressive pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 8, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 2, Dennis Konecny, new country, classic oldies, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Sundays, live music, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
THE PUNCH HOUSE, 9115 Blackwell Road, Central Point, 541-414-7941. Aug. 2, Sophia Phoenix & Mark Johnson, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 1, The Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 8, Nick Garrett-Powell & Shae Celine, rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 1, trivia, 6 p.m.; Aug. 3, Mike Brons, easy listening, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. Aug. 3, John Johns, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 4, Steam Kettle Duo, folk, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 2, Deluxe, rock, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 4, Dennis Konecny, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 9, The Pozitronics, R&B, blues, classic rock, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 10, open mic with Rick Millward, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Aug. 11, Watercolor & Wine, 12:30-3 p.m., $40, reservations; 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. Aug. 3, Shybo Torres, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 2, David Modica, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 3, Alissa Weaver, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 3, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. Aug. 2, Chasing Keridwyn, Americana, bluegrass, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Aug. 2, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Fridays and Saturdays, live music, 2:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.
Douglas County.
AZALEA MOUNTAIN VENUE, 245 Forest Drive, Azalea, 541-291-8300. Aug. 7, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m., $7.
MUSIC
Josephine County
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 Eleven Theatre Company, with a focus on villains. Tickets a suggested $10 donation at the door.
EAGLE EYES, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Midway, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Eagles tribute. Free.
SAWYER BROWN, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Grandstands, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Country, country rock, with Cloverdayle opening. $20 general, VIP seats sold out.
JEN AMBROSE & THE MYSTICS, 6 p.m. Aug. 8, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Blues, jazz and rock continue the outdoor summer concert series, which runs through Aug. 15. Free.
THE REVERBERAYS, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 8, Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn St., Merlin, 541-660-2364. Surf rock wraps up the Merlin Concerts in the Park series. Free.
IKONS OF ROCK, 8 p.m. Aug. 9, Grandstands, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Music of 1970s and '80s big hair bands, such as Kiss, Def Leppard, Heart, Alice Cooper and Joan Jett. $20 general, $30 VIP.
THE CADILLAC THREE, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10, Grandstands, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Country, rock, with Trevor Hanks &The Blackburn Rebels opening. $20 general, $30 VIP.
RED, 7 p.m. Aug. 10, Midway, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Taylor Swift tribute. Free.
NEVIN, 6 p.m. Aug. 15, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Blue, country7, alt rock wrap up the outdoor summer concert series. Free.
TED GANGER, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 22, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Singer-songwriter-storyteller on keyboards and vocals. $20.
ACOUSTIC JAM, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, 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.
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.
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 & GAVIN DEGGRAW, 7 p.m. Aug. 1, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country, pop, with pre-show music by Ian George Band. 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, with pre-show music by Jared Gutridge Duo. 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, with HEBL & NOFUN opening Tickets $47.50 reserved, $39.50 adult lawn, $29.50 children lawn.
BRYAN BIELANSKI, 6 p.m. Aug. 5, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockfairy.org. Folk-rock singer songwriter, for all ages. Free.
THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Bluegrass fusion, with Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, with pre-show music by 33 String Drive.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, with Molly Miller Trio opening. Sold out.
MERCY DUO, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 9, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Variety. $20-$25.
WALKER HAYES, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country, with Matt Schuster opening. Tickets $89 reserved, $59 adult lawn, $49 children lawn.
CONCERT AT THE ROCKS: HIGHWAY BOUND, Aug. 10, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Americana folk; call for times. $30-$59.
ROBERT SCHWARTZ, 2 p.m. Aug. 11, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, brownpapertickets.com. Classical piano. $30.
RANDY PORTER DUO, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz piano and bass. $30 general, $25 members, $10 students.
METAL CONCERT, 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockfairy.org. With SKINLAB from the Bay Area, joined by Short Fuse, Another Demon and bongXhammer. $15 advance, $20 door.
THE DEAD SOUTH, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Progressive bluegrass, alt Americana, country, folk, with The Builders and the Butchers opening. Tickets $49 reserved, $44 adult lawn, $34 children lawn.
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, 6 p.m. Aug. 13, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Funk, reggae, jazz, folk, rock, with Citizen Cope & Bombargo opening. Tickets $69 reserved, $57 adult lawn, $47 children lawn.
SETH HANSSON, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 16, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Variety. $20-$25.
HARDCORE NIGHT, 6 p.m. Aug. 16, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockfairy.org. Dolores, Mirror Fear, Oddities and Fatal Point. $10 advance, $15 door.
CONCERT AT THE ROCKS: GUNSTOCK RED, Aug. 18, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Rock, southern rock, country, blues; call for times. $30-$59.
CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: FLEETWOOD MAC RUMOURS, 8 p.m. Aug. 16, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Classic rock. Tickets $46 reserved, $41 adult lawn, $31 children lawn.
CHRIS YOUNG, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Britt Festival Stage, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country. Tickets $109 reserved, $69 adult lawn, $59 children lawn.
"PIPES AND PEDALS," 2-4 p.m. Aug. 23, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-8196, oca.sou.edu. Margaret Evans performs on SOU's Worth Harvey pipe organ, followed by a cake and punch reception. Free.
LYNX FAMILY BAND, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 23, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Variety. $20-$25.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY POPS CONCERT: HOLLYWOOD'S GREATEST HITS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23, 3 p.m. Aug. 24-25, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Musical journey through movie scores from the 1950s to the presents, including "Star Wars," "Indiana Jones," The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Lawrence of Arabia, "Dr. Zhivago, "Mission Impossible." Tickets $50, $60, $70, $80, $20 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.
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
PAUL MCDONALD, 7 p.m. Aug. 6, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. Alt rock, southern soul wraps up Music on the Half Shell outdoor music series. Free.
GREAT WHITE & SLAUGHTER, 7 p.m. Aug. 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, douglasfairgrounds.com. Hard rock. Reserved seats $30, free with fair admission, $10 general, free for 12 and younger.
PARMALEE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, douglasfairgrounds.com. Country. Reserved seats $30, free with fair admission, $10 general, free for 12 and younger.
SMASH MOUTH, 8 p.m. Aug. 10, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, douglasfairgrounds.com. Rock. Reserved seats $30, free with fair admission, $10 general, free for 12 and younger.
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.
"THE CRACKED SLIPPER," 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 16-Sept. 1, and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. World premier by local playwright, a modernized telling of the Cinderella story. Tickets $20, Aug. 22 show is pay-what-you-can; $5 preview is Aug. 15.
DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $38 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.
Jackson County
"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 big business and all it holds sacred. Tickets $28 general, $18 under age 22.
"STONES IN HIS POCKETS," 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through 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.
"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 the moors by Ken Ludwig. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.
RODNEY NORMAN, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockfairy.org. Comedy, with Omar Rodriguez, Nic Lanier, Mike Spark, Thomas Borders. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.
"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: "Behfarmaheen (If You Please)," July 31-Sept. 15; "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," through Oct. 13;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
TAKELMA BILINGUAL STORYTIME, 2-3 p.m. Aug. 9, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Children and their families listen to Taklema language primer children's books followed by a craft. Free.
STORYTIMES, a listing of all area storytimes now can be found on the third weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.
Jackson County
BRITTKIDS: BIRDS OF A FEATHER, 10 a.m. Aug. 7, Blue Heron Park, 4385 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, 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
FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2, downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.
ASCENSION ART & TEA HOUSE, 200 Lister St., Cave Junction. Watercolor paintings by Deborah Dawson, aura photography by Megan Halling, through August.
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. "Journeys," pastel and oil paintings by Janis Lacey Ellison, Aug. 1-30, plus work by gallery members, ongoing; reception and artist demonstration 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2.
GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO,>
GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Persona Grata," large-scale portraits on recycled materials by Heidi Brueckner, and work by Applegate Artists Working Group, through Sept. 20.
HIVVE ART HUBB, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Detailed graphite drawings by Kim Ragsdale, through August, pluys work by gallery members Colene Milligan, Steve Elfrink, Michael Marans, Dan Kennedy, Eva Creature, Michelle McAfee, ongoing; open for reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2, with music by Christina Hanks.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Transformation," work by guild members, through Oct. 19.
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.
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.
RT & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Wanderings," mixed media paintings of wild spaces of the Pacific Northwest by Shelli Walters, through August; reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2.
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 Aug. 10.
ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, artonfirstashland.com. Work by more than 20 gallery artists, ongoing. Open for First Friday, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2, with harp music, nibbles and libations.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Pastels by Jacksonville artist Steve Bennett and ceramic work in the European tradition by guest artist Sandie Smario-Alison. Reception 1-4 p.m. Aug. 3.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Paintings by Michael Gibson and glass sculptures by Dan and Stef Seffinger, through August, plus artwork by gallery members, ongoing. Reception 5-8 p.m. Aug. 2.
BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Paintings by Isabelle Rosario Alzado, through August. Reception 5-7 p.m. Aug. 2.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Large-scale oil on canvas pieces by Martin Steele, through Aug. 9.
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 August, plus work by about 30 artists, ongoing.
GYPSY ROAD STUDIO, 369 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6930. International and local artwork, vintage and artisan jewelry, home decor, collectibles, ongoing. Open for First Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 2, with Bill Scholer & The Brash Band, eclectic blues funk quartet.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Wild & Scenic," paintings exploring the KS wildlands by Kristen O'Neill, through August. Open for First Friday, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 2, with wine, refreshments.
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.
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. "Seasons at Vesper Meadow," paintings of the restoration and conservation property near Howard Prairie Lake by Sarah F. Burns, through August.
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
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.
SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. Aug. 9, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry, with the optional theme "boat trips." Free,
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.
GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; ALL THEMES, 2 p.m. Aug. 15, 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. Aug. 24, The Toasted Barrel, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Broken Bonds" by J. Bree.
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
OUTDOOR READS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 1 Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Group reads nature-based nonfiction. Book for A is "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben. Free.
AUTHOR TALK — CATHY MORTON, 7 p.m. Aug. 5, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "A Healer Forged in Fire" discusses her memoir. Free.
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 6, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what
they are reading. Free.
BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Aug. 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Hiroshima" by John Hersey. Free.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 8, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "How to Fail at Flirting" by Denise Williams. Free.
POETRY READING 7 p.m. Aug. 12, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Rachel Barton and Louise Barden share their work. 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, A11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 7-10, noon-7 p.m. Aug. 11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. Carnival rides, midway booths, live music, livestock, exhibits, sea lion shows, butterfly experience, balloon art, ventriloquist, hula hoop shows, vendors. Free admission.
Douglas County
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. Admission $10 general, free for 12 and younger, $10 parking.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
LEMONADE DAY, 3-6 p.m. Aug. 2, Grats Pass, 541-956-4101. Young entrepreneurs open up lemonade stands all around town to develop business skills.
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 8:20 p.m. Aug. 2-3, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, gpdrivein.com. Showing of "Shrek" on Friday, "Jaws" on Saturday. Gates open at 8:20 p.m., movie at 9:20 p.m. Admission $10 per person, $20 per family, $15 classic cars.
THE DASH AT DUTCHER CREEK, 9 a.m. Aug. 9, Dutcher Creek Golf Course, 4611 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5258. Four-person team scramble golf tournament to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of the Rogue Valley. $400-$600, includes team entry, cart and lunch.
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. Aug. 9, "The Lego Movie." $5 per person to swim, movie included.
CARS & COFFEE, 9-11 a.m. Aug, 17, 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.
COMMUNITEA, 10:30 a.m.Aug. 17, Mam Gaia Yoga & Wellness, 1607 Williams Highway, No. 5, Grants Pass, 541-295-4745, mamagaiayoga.com. Tea and conversation. Free.
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.
DIVE-IN FAMILY NIGHT, 7 p.m. Aug. 23, Caveman Pool, 801 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Swimming and a movie, "The River Wild," for the whole family. $5 per person to swim, movie included.
Jackson County
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 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-622-2025. Display of classic pre-1970 cars, pioneer children's games and activities, pinewood derby race track, prizes, free refreshments. $10 to enter a car, free for spectators.
19TH CENTURY LIFE, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours of 1870s home, insights into the Victorian way of life. Admission $5, advance reservations.
WHEELS & REELS, 9 p.m. Aug. 3, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N.Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-776-3255. Join the 40th anniversary drive-in showing of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles." Free, with pizza to purchase.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, Aug. 3, Rogue X Spray Park, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 541-774-2400, playmedford.com. Showing of "Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kracken," with raffle, give-aways, pre-show crafts or games. Free, must register in advance online.
MOVIE NIGHT ON THE MOUNTAIN, 9:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland, 541-482-2897. A showing of "Star Wars: A New Hope. Free. Snacks available.
STORY WALKING TOURS, 7, 7:15, 7:30, 7:45 p.m. Aug. 9, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Walking tour of the ghosts that still linger. Tickets $10, advance reservations; tours every second Friday through Sept. 13.
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, Aug. 10, Rogue X Spray Park, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 541-774-2400, playmedford.com. Showing of "The Iron Giant," with raffle, give-aways, pre-show crafts or games. Free, must register in advance online.
THUNDERSTRUCK EXTREME BIKE SHOW & STREET PARTY, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 17, Rogue Regency Inn, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-779-0340, 541-479-5258. Live music, vendors, raffles, beer garden, hot rods, bike show (1-3 p.m.), trophies (3 p.m.). Free admission; benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson & Josephine counties.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Jeff Crossman, Aug. 1-4; Nate Smith, Sept. 20; Halestrom, Oct. 5; Clash at the Casino, live boxing, Oct. 12; DJ Trivia, Sundays.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Nikki Glaser, Aug. 2; winemakers dinner, Aug. 14; Kansas, Sept. 15; Wheel of Fortune Live, Oct. 18-19.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Rodney Carrington, Aug. 3; Books and Beaches, Aug. 3-4; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 9-10; Surf City 2024, Aug. 17; Surf City Soundoff, Aug. 17-18; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 23-24; Tommy James and The Shondells, Aug. 24; Blac Rabbit — Beatles Tribute, Aug. 31; King of the Cage — Attack Point, Sept. 7; Voces Del Rancho and Oro Norteno, Sept. 15; 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. Far West Rock and Gem Show, Aug. 2; Food Truck Off, Aug. 2; Brawl on the Bay, live MMA, Aug. 24; 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. Saucy, Aug. 16-17; Erica Flynn & Highway Bound, Nov. 22.
Northern California
ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Steve Nelson, Aug. 2-3; Robert Tiernan, Aug. 9-10; Motley 2, Aug. 10; Comedy with Joey Medina, Aug. 16; Mike Powell, Aug. 16-17; Jesse Meade, Aug. 23-24; Hannah Paysinger, Aug. 30-31; 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. Bloodline Band, Aug. 2; karaoke, Aug. 9; Petty Rocks — Tim Petty Tribute, Aug. 10; DJ, Aug. 16; Mega trivia, Aug. 23; open mic, Aug. 30; Comedy Night, with Kay Lewis and Bob Johnston, Sept. 14.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Taste of Summer, live music, Aug. 8, Aug, 22, Sept. 5, Sept. 19, Oct. 3, Oct. 17.