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CONCERTS BLUES: Mark Hummel Blues Harmonica Blowout, with eight harmonica players, 7 p.m. today, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. $26-$42; 541-779-3000, craterian.org. STRINGS BY CANDLELIGHT: Michael Palzewicz & Fellowship of the Strings Quartet, 7 p.m. Friday, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. $10-$30; cellom.eventbrite.com. POP: Vitamin String Quartet, the music of Billie Eilish and “Bridgerton,” 7 p.m. Friday, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. $46-$133; 541-779-3000, craterian.org. WORLD FUSION: Beats Antique, 8 p.m. Friday, Historic Ashland Armory. 208 Oak St., Ashland. $35; liveatthearmory.com. MUSIC OF SOCIAL JUSTICE: “The Power of Song,” Eugene Peace Choir, In Accord Community Choir, Portland Peace Choir, Rogue Valley Peace Choir, 6 p.m. Sunday, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland; $20 suggested donation; roguevalleypeacechoir.org. ON STAGE DRAMA: “Rabbit Hole,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 2 p.m Sunday, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass. $20-$25; 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Runs through March 1 EVENTS ART/MUSIC: Second Friday Art Walk, art, music, pop-up performances, food trucks, 5-7 p.m. Friday, downtown Phoenix. Free; travelphoenixoregon.com LITERARY: Poetry Sharing, 7 p.m. Friday, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St. Free; 541-479-3290. FAMILY FUN: Love in Bloom — Valentine’s Day Event, activities, crafts, games, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. $10.50-$12.50; 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. DINNER/DANCE: Valentine’s Dinner/Mardi Gras Bash, 5:30 p.m. (dinner), 8:45 p.m. (live music), Friday, Takilma Community Center, 9367 Takilma Road, Cave Junction. $7-$12 dinner, $10$20 dance party; 541-592-3911. ALBUMS Dropping Friday: CHARLI XCX: “Wuthering Heights” (soundtrack) CHET FAKER: “A Love for Strangers” GOGOL BORDELLO: “We Mean It, Man!” HEMLOCKE SPRINGS: “The Apple Tree Under the Sea” HOWLING BELLS: “Strange Life” JILL SCOTT: “To Whom This May Concern” BOOKS Released Tuesday: GREGG HURWITZ: “Antihero: An Orphan X Novel” JAMES PATTERSON AND BRIAN SITTS: “Cross and Sampson: An Alex Cross and John Sampson Thriller” BRIAN REFFERTY: “Hannibal Lecter: A Life” LIONEL SHRIVER: “A Better Life” |