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Entertainment
Last Update Thursday, August 6th, 2026
Hot First Friday events feature cool art

Fight off this early August heat wave by immersing yourself in some way cool art. It’s time for another evening of first Friday fun.

First Friday events in the Grants Pass historic district are from 4-8 p.m., in Ashland, they’re from 5-8 p.m.

Here are some highlights:


In Grants Pass

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Barnstormers opens a new season with comedy
Barnstormers Theatre — the longest continuously operating community theater in Oregon — opens its 75th season next week with a show that was last produced there almost 20 years ago. Read More »

Flower contestants filled fair hall with colorful blooms and arrangements
The Floral Building was full of entries in the Josephine County Fair last week.  Read More »

AT THE MOVIES
Schedule is good beginning Friday. A dot (•) indicates a movie new to the area. Read More »

Entertainment guide
All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out. Read More »

Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
Talented artists and crafters take home top honors in Josephine County Fair contests
Briefly
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
Fair art winners celebrated
New 'Blackberry Nights' event celebrates the creative spirit of Illinois Valley
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026
Loop Festival cultivates new work
American Legion to host tri-tip dinner
Thursday, July 30th, 2026
Ashland City Band celebrates 150 years
Mt. Ashland hosting drive-in movies in August
BEST BETS
AT THE MOVIES
Entertainment guide
Wednesday, July 29th, 2026
Josephine library runs counter to national trends (Between The Pages)
Art workshops for all ages offered at GPMA
Briefly
Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
Winners at Cruise the Rogue car show named
Classic cars welcome to join Hanley Farm's Cars Through History event this Saturday
Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Terrapin Roadshow in GP next week
'Seeds of Peace' film features survivors of Hiroshima bombing
Multi-media Poeticon set Friday in Ashland
Friday, July 24th, 2026
New exhibit opens at Guild Gallery
Art Walk to showcase Talent's talent tonight
Fun 'flocking' fundraiser to benefit Rogue River Community Center
GOLD HILL CONCERT
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
The cars keep comin'
BEST BETS
AT THE MOVIES
Entertainment guide
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026
NEW MARKER HAS ARTIST'S TOUCH
Cosplay and combat featured at this weekend's Comic Con
Briefly
Tuesday, July 21st, 2026
A salute to shiny things
Auditions open for Clarion productions
Briefly
Sunday, July 19th, 2026
JBO announces 33rd season's performances
Ashland New Plays Festival 2026 winners announced
Briefly
Friday, July 17th, 2026
Interactive wildlife wisdom series starts this Saturday