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Nightlife

Josephine County

• ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

• ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222. April 28-29, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m., Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

• BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. April 28, Jesse Kennemer, eclectic guitar, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; May 2, Fondue and Brew Night, with guitar music by David Modica, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

• CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. April 28-29, Oregon Rain with Dan Daniella, country, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam with AJ, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

• COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m. No cover.

• THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

• G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. April 27, Suckerpunch, punk, 9 p.m.; April 28-29, Deluxe, rock. Music is 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover.

• THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. April 28, live music, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 29, live music, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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• HERB'S LA CASITA, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds DJ, modern dance music, in the Vault, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; daily, karaoke in Shenanigans, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover.

• HEROES AMERICAN CAFE, Grants Pass Shopping Center, 943 S.W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-291-9295. Wednesdays, Steve Keim, acoustic eclectic folk, folk rock, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

• JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. April 28-29, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. April 28, Jim Lesher and Western Express, country, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; April 29, Mercy Duo, acoustic covers, originals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

• MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. April 28, DJ Galaxee and Statement, 8 p.m., no cover.

• MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. April 28, karaoke, 8 p.m., no cover; April 29, The Distilled-Spirit Rebellion, honky-tonky country rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5.

• RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Fridays and Saturdays, Scott Head, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

• THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. April 27, Burlesque Bingo, dancers, comedians, bingo, 7-9 p.m., $5; April 28, Harry Chin and the Mandibles, new wave, 9:30-11:30 p.m., no cover; April 29, Black Halo with Shanoa, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 30, Swayze Train, reggae, 8-11 p.m., no cover; May 1, Dirty Rotten Imbeciles, with Suckerpunch opening, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., $10 advance, $15 door; May 3, open mic with Frankie Hernandez, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

• SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. April 28, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m.; April 29, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, salsa/bachata dancing, lesson 8:30 p.m., open dance 9-11 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, Catchin' Eddies, eclectic covers, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Pints and Paints 6:30 p.m., $40-$45, call to confirm. No cover, unless noted.

• STITCHES! BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. April 28, The Rockets, classic rock, 8:30- p.m.-12:30 a.m.; April 29, 80s Retro DJ, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-5358. April 28, Sequoia, bluegrasss,m Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

• WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. April 29, Gary Marguson, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

• WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. April 28-29, Comedy Night, with Lang Parker and Shawn Halpin, hosted by Kris Vandehey, 8 p.m., $7 advance, $10 door; May 18, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

• APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. April 30, Hot Buttered Rum, West Coast bluegrass, $17 advance, $20 door; May 3, Crow and the Canyon, Americana, folk, bluegrass, $15 advance, $20 door; May 7, Shook Twins, indie folk-pop, $15 advance, $20 door.; May 17, Yak Attack, house, breakbeat, jazz, funk, $13 advance, $15 door; June 6, Afrolicious, electronic dance band, $15 advance, $20 door; June 21, Front Country, American roots, $13 advance, $15 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

• BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. April 27, T-Zank and Ben Frankie, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; April 28, Medford heat, all-age rap show, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; April 28, Black Halo, Phake, 9:30 p.m.; May 1, Chandler P, DJ Skills, Jared Dean, Clumzy Stonerz Music Group, Rayven, 9:45 p.m.-12:45 a.m.; May 2, People with Bodies, Impulse Control, Crappy Blue, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; May 3, Vinal from Boston, 8 p.m. Cover.

• BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 27, Tim Mitchell Duo, acoustic easy listening, 6-9 p.m. April 28-29, Beats Workin' Band, classic rock, 8-11 p.m.; May 4, Mark Charles Hill and Friends, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• BLACK SHEEP PUB AND RESTAURANT, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. May 5, Curtain Climbers Aerial Dance Company, 9-11 p.m., $3; Sundays, Celtic music jam, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

• BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. April 29, Tina 'N; the Mix, rock and blues, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

• BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. May 6, St., Cinder, ragtime, swing, blues, folk, 9 p.m., $5; May 8, Cataldo with Erik Walters opening, indie rock, 9 p.m., $5; May 11, Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, 9 p.m., $8; May 18, The Rogue Underground, funk, soul, rock, 9 p.m., $5; May 26, Slow Corpse, indie chillwave, with Mood Beach, synth-pop, opening, 9 p.m, $10.

• CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

• CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. April 28, Dos Tacos, classic and alternative rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m., no cover.

• CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. April 28-29, Comedy Night with opener Chase Mayers and headliner Gary Brightwell, 9-10:30 p.m., $10, karaoke after comedy.

• GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

• GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. April 28, Brian Risling and Airtight Alibi, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; May 9, Ashland Blues Society jam with Ben Rice, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover.

• HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. April 28-29, Hog Wild, rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

• HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-7625-0505. April 30, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

• THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. April 29, Rewind, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a,.m. No cover.

• HOWIE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. April 28-29, live music 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.;Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

• J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. April 29, Johnny G and The Stormchasers, classic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

• JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. April 28, American Sideshow,DJ Patriot, Evil Awesome, Junstinsayne, N8V. Shows at 9 p.m. Cover charges vary.

• LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 28, March to May, acoustic duo, 7-9 p.m., $8; April 29, Thor Polson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., cover.

• THE LITTLE BROWN JUG, 104 S. Pacific Highway, Talent, 541-535-3447. Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

• MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. April 28, Michael Quinn and Cherry Wine, country, pop, classic rock, 8-10 p.m. No cover, all ages.

• OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. April 27, Willa Mamet and Paul Miller, folk, country, grassy soul duo, 8-10 p.m.; April 27, Swayze Train, reggae pop, 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; April 28, Beavercoon, 9-11 p.m.; April 29, Beltaine, Celtic, 7-9 p.m.; April 29, C Wood and Friends, reggae jam band, 9 p.,m.-midnight; April 30, Dan Engle and Friends, 6-9 p.m.; April 30, Forest Beutel, solo Americana blues, 9-10 p.m.; May 2, Vinal, 9-11 p.m.; May 3, Ron Shalom and Dina, 9-11 p.m.; May 4, karaoke, 9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

• PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. April 28-29, Saucy, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

• ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. April 28-29, DJ dance music, 8:30 p.m.-midnight, cover; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 8 p.m., no cover.

• SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. April 30, Greg Frederick and Carla Bauer, 7-9:30 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie DaCosta, blues, rockabilly, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

• THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. April 28, Yak Attack, electronica trio, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; April 29, Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight.

• TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. April 30, Midnight Express, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

• THE WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. April 27, Frankie Hernandez, funk, soul, Latin, 8-11 p.m.; April 28, Dave Scoggin, 6-7:30 p.m., karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; April 29, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 30, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thom's Open Mike, hosted by Dave Hampton, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

Wineries

Josephine County

• SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 28, Lady and The Tramp, Janeen McGinnis and David Vestnys, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

• BELLE FIORE WINERY, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, 541-552-4900. April 27, No Too Shabby, ; April 28, Jeff Stanley, acoustic guitar and vocals; April 29, Danielle Kelly, jazz and pop standards, 1-4 p.m.; April 29, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues; April 30, Lee Stewart, noon-2 p.m.; April 30, Montana Soul, folk, rock, country, 5-7 p.m. Music is 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover.

• CAPRICE VINEYARDS, 1320 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-482-3798. Alpaca fiber wet felting hat class, May 13 and 20, 1 p.m., $75-$85, advance reservations; watercolor workshop, April 19-20, $180, 541-210-5575.

• DANA CAMPBELL VINEYARDS, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. April 30, trivia, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

• DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. April 27, Shae Collins and Don Harriss, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

• RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. May 7, Spring Artisan and Crafters' Market, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. No cover.

• ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 28, Marcy Trio, blues, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; May 3, live music, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

• SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 28, Marshall Stack, acoustic pop, folk; April 29, Jeff Kloetzel and Holly Gleason, acoustic guitar and vocals. Music is 6-8 p.m., no cover.

• WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. April 29, 10th anniversary celebration, 5-9 p.m., with music by Diane Patterson Trio, acoustic Americana, 6:30-9 p.m., plus face painting, raffle, games, winery tour (5:30 p.m.). No cover.

Music

Josephine County

• OLIVIA MILLERSCHIN, 7 p.m. April 27, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Indie folk-jazz singer songwriter. Tickets $10.

• B WISHES AND ALL HER BEES, 7 p.m. April 28, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, bandsintown.com. Girls choirs sing a variety of music. Tickets $5.

• ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. May 2, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Infinite Me, Everett, Motions, Your Hands Write History. $7.

• ROBERT WYNIA & THE SOUND, 8 p.m. May 5, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, www,roguetheatre.com. Singer-songwriter from Floater performs rock, for ages 21 and older. $20.

• GRANTS PASS HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ FEST, 5 p.m. May 6, Grants Pass High School Commons and Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-295-0642, gphsband.org. Southern BBQ dinner with live music, silent auction, dessert sales and concert. Dinner and show $25 adults, $20 students and seniors, show only $15 adults, $10 students and seniors. Tickets at Oregon Books, Kelly Automotive and the high school.1

• A NIGHT OF SWING TO REMEMBER, 7-10:30 p.m. May 6, Rogue Barbers, 304 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, squareup.com/store/candela-dance-studio. Band du Pays plays big band, jazz and swing music, with dance lessons, no-host beer and wine. $14 advance, $16 door.

• ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. May 7, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.Works by Sibelius and Beethoven, and Mozart's "Requiem" with the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers. $15, $22, $30, $37; $10 for youth.

• COMMUNITY MUSIC NIGHT, 6-9 p.m. May 7, May 21, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3923. Acoustic music jam. Free.

• TODRICK HALL: STRAIGHT OUTTA OZ, 8 p.m. May 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, www,roguetheatre.com. American Idol finalist puts a twist on "The Wizard of Oz" with originals songs, choreography, costumes and a social message, for all ages. $28 general, $38 and $60 reserved.

• AN EVENING TO REMEMBER, 7 p.m. May 13, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eight and Olive streets, Grants Pass, aneveningtoremember.org. Jocelyn Schmidt and guests present song and dance. $25, benefits Women's Crisis Support Team.

• ROCK CONCERT, 6-10 p.m. May 15, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Daisyhead, emo-punk from Nashville; Fossil Youth, indie pop-punk from Oklahoma; Sundressed, emo indie punk from Arizona; Laurel Ave., emo punk from Grants Pass. $7.

• ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. May 18, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

Jackson County

• LITTLE RIVER BAND, 7:30 p.m. April 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Classic rock, to benefit the Use Your Gift Foundation, $25 and $35.

• PACIFICA STRING QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. April 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, chambermusicconcerts.org. Program includes music of Mozart, Shulamit Ran, Shostakovich. $33 and $38, $5 for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

• BELTAINE, 8 p.m.-midnight. April 28, Jackson Welllsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. Celtic fusion rock concert (8-10:30 p.m.), followed by acoustic jam (until midnight). $10.

• BOB HAWORTH, noon-1:30 p.m. April 29, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Tales and tunes from the folk music era, from Woody Guthrie and the Weavers to the Brothers Four and The Kingston Trio. Free.

• ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7:30 p.m. April 29, 3 p.m. April 30, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The Golden Age of Operetta program explores music from the early days of Broadway. $10-$20 general, $5 students.

• SOUTHERN OREGON JAZZ ORCHESTRA, 8-10 p.m. May 3, Eagles Lodge, 2000 Table Rock Road, Medford, sojazzorchestra.com. Sixteen-piece big band. Free.

• DARRELL GRANT'S MJ NEW QUARTET, 7 p.m. May 4, Artistic Piano Gallery, 1390 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-488-3869, www.siskiyoumusicproject.com. A tribute to the modern jazz quartet. $25 general, $20 members, $10 students.

• ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. May 5-6, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org.Works by Sibelius and Beethoven, and Mozart's "Requiem" with the Southern Oregon Repertory Singers. $15, $25, $31, $36, $42, $48; $10 for youth.

• JEFFERSON BAROQUE ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. May 7, First Congregational Church, 717 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-683-6648. Scenes from early English theater paired with complementary music. $15 general, $10 seniors, $5 students.

• HIP HOP POETRY OPEN MIC, 7-9 p.m. May 8, Black Swan, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Community shares poetry, music, dance, theater, with guest artist Bryce Monroe. Free. Event repeated July 10.

• CRIS WILLIAMSON, BARBARA HIGBIE, TERESA TRULL, 7 p.m. May 11, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Folk musicians perform old favorites and new music. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door; sold online and at Music Coop in Ashland.

• LEGENDS OF THE ROAD, HONORING THE MUSIC OF ERIC CLAPTON, 7:30 p.m. May 11-13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Local musicians Doug Warner, Bret5 Levick, Don Harriss, Matt Terreri, Gene Black and Greg Frederick rock the house. Tickets $24.

• TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. May 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Season finale. $20 general, free for students.

• HOLLY NEAR, 7:30 p.m. May 17, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Folk singer-songwriter. Advance tickets $20 general, $25 premium, $25 and $30 at the door; sold online and at Music Coop in Ashland.

Douglas County

• MOLLY TUTTLE BAND, 3 p.m. May 7, Huncrest Community Church of God, 2075 N.W. Witherspoon Ave., Roseburg, 541-236-2566, umpquasymphony.org. Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist. $5-$20, $40 for families.

Portland area

• OREGON ZOO AMPHITHEATER, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, 503-226-1561, zooconcerts.com. June 21, Seu Jorge — The Life Aquatic: A Tribute to David Bowie; June 23, John Prine; July 22, 2Cellos; July 23, Natalie Merchant; Aug. 16, Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Rick Springfield; Sept. 9, Mac DeMarco. Call or go online for times and ticket prices.

Northern California

• RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. May 10, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336. Original gypsy jazz. $12-$20.

On Stage

Josephine County

• "THE FANTASTICKS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 7, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their fathers who try to kep them apart. Tickets $20; April 20 is pay-what-you-can actors' benefit.

• 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. $30, reservations required.

Jackson County

• "CHECK PLEASE," 7 p.m. April 27-29, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point. Story follows a guy and girl through a series of blind dinner dates. $6 adults, $5 students and seniors.

• LATINX PLAY PROJECT, April 28-30, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, contact 800-219-8161, www.osfashland.org/LxPP. Three days of play readings, panel discussions, development workshops related to Latin art, theater and culture. Most events free, but require tickets; get schedule online.

• "GOD'S COUNTRY," 8 p.m. April 28-29, 2 p.m. April 30, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland; 8 p.m. May 6 and 13, 2 p.m. May 7 and 14, Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-951-3492, liviageniseproductions.org. Staged reading of a docudrama about he growing white supremacist movement in America and the right-wing lunatic fringe. All seats $15; tickets at Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford, or online.

• "THE FOREIGNER" 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 28-May 21, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. A shy man who pretends to not speak or understand English overhears more than he should. Tickets $27-$34; April 26 8 p.m. preview is $18.

• "WOMB OF LIGHT," 6-9 p.m. April 29, Jackson Welllsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. Ceremonial performance with songs, spoken word, drumming and dancing. $15 advance, $20 door.

• "LEADING LADIES," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through April 30, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Two down-and-out actors pose as an ailing woman's long-lost nieces to get a cut of her estate. $20 general, $15 students and seniors.

• "ON THE TOWN," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, May 5-28, Randall Theatre J-Ville, 520 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical tale about three sailors on a 24-hour leave from their ship docked in New York City. $20 reserved seating, pay-what-you-want at the door, subject to availability.

• "SUMMER PEOPLE," 8 p.m. May 11-12, 2 and 8 p.m. May 13, 2 p.m. May 14, SOU Theater, Ashland, 541-552-8196, oca.sou.edu. Maxim Gorky play depicting ordeals and aspirations of Russia's new middle class. $18-$21.

• COLIN AND BRAD — TWO MAN GROUP, 7:30 p.m. May 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood perform improv from audience suggestion and participation. $52, $55, $58.

• OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 29, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2017 season continues with "Mojada," through July 6; "Henry IV, Part 1," "Hannah and The Dread Gazebo," and UniSon," through Oct. 28; "Julius Caesar," through Oct. 29; "Shakespeare in Love," through Oct. 29. Next up: "The Merry Wives of Windsor," June 16, "The Odyssey" June 17 and "Beauty and The Beast," June 18. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

• "THE ALL NIGHT STRUT" 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through June 25, with 8 p.m. Wednesday shows added in June, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Musical celebration of the music of the 1930s and '40s. $22-$39.

Child's Play

Josephine County

• WILD WEEKENDS, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, through April 29, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Day camp for children 7-12, with themed educational activities. $25-$30 per session. Upcoming sessions: "Critter Kitchen," April 29.

• HEALTHY KIDS DAY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Information on healthy habits, activities, YMCA programs, healthy eating, community organizations, free child car seat inspections, bounce obstacle course, rock wall climbing, carnical games, vendors. Free; recreational swim (noon-5 p.m.)

• CHILDREN'S LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE, noon-4 p.m. April 29, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 5410476-0571, ext. 112. See new permanent art installations, multi-language storytime (1:30 p.m.) followed by a craft. Free.

• W.I.L.D — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. May 7, May 21, June 4, July 2, July 16, July 30, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject,org. Outdoor experience for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

• YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-3:45 p.m. May 10, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Program looks at plants for pollinators, favorite plants of bees and butterflies, other friendly pollinators. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

• SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon May 20, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

• INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.

• BABY RHYME TIME, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Grants Pass Branch Josephine Community Libraries, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass., 541-956-2059, 541-474-3101, ext. 232. Parents and babies up to 2 years old meet for storytime and playtime with others. Free.

• PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Physical activities and sports for kids 3-4. Free; parents must stay with children.

• SHALLOW WATER PLAY HOUR, 10-9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Youth ages 3-5 and their parents play water games, swim. $5 per family for nonmembers, free for members.

• FAMILIES AT PLAY, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Storytime and play time for toddlers, preschoolers and older children, parent support group. Free; parents must stay with children.

Jackson County

• KID TIME DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $4-$8.

• SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other sciences. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; admission $8-$10, free for kids under 2, $1 every first Sunday.

Art

Josephine County

• FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. May 5, downtown Grants Pass, grantspassport.com. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

• ANN & SHAN'S 224 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2339. Wildlife and pet portraits on rock slabs and canvas and custom painted yard art by Rose Saenz, through April.

• ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For April: Paula Lundy and Yovette Bronson at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Yovette Bronson at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway. For May: Billye Woodford at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Janice Barnes Webb at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway, Roberta Lightfoot at The Glass Forge, 501 S.W. G St.

• BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Colorful abstract paintings by Peace, through April.

• FIREHOUSE GALLERY, 214 S.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-956-7489. RCC Art Faculty Exhibit, work by Karl Brake, Dana Bussel, Tommi Drake, Pat Enos, Jennifer Eufusia, Irene Kai, Ted Helard, Phil Fishwick, Carl Seyboldt, through April 28.

• GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Watercolor paintings of animals by Marianne Nielsen, through April.

• GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Artwork by Brandon Davis, paintings and carvings by Dorae Bowen, through April.

• GRANTS PASS BRANCH LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. New mosaic paper and glass art by Bebe Keith, ongoing.

• GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Best of the Best," student art show, with work from 15 high schools in Josephine and Jackson counties, through May 11.

• ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

• THE NEW NAPA WINE COMPANY, 114 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-3359. Paintings by Brandace Rojo, through April.

• ROGUE ROASTERS, 610 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6134. Paintings in watercolor, acrylic and oil by Cassandra L. Auker, through April.

• SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Spring Currents," artwork by gallery artists, through May.

• UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "e' bender-webb in the twenty-first century," one-man exhibit of paintings, sculptures and mixed media assemblages tackling societal topics such as politics, war, abandonment and abuse, through April.

• VINTAGE OUTLET AND CONSIGNMENTS, 117 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. Inventive furniture and rustic home decor made from reclaimed wine barrels by Alex Nelson of Rogue Barrel WRX, through April.

• WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541956-7241. "They Lay Down Their Bones," large-scale mixed media on paper by Sarah Nguyen, reflecting folklore, nature and daily life, through May 12.

Jackson County

• ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 5, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

• THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 19, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

• ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "The Wanderer," oil paintings of the natural world by Diana Wright Troxell, through April.

• ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

• ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "New Beginnings," artwork about life, change, growth by gallery artists, through April 30. "Garden Party," ART'clectric artisans celebrate spring, May 5-28; reception 1-3 p.m. May 6.

• ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-301-5975. Work by Leonard Lea, Paula Fong, Marty Hogan, Amy Godard, Michael Corcoran, Martin Ball, through April; plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

• ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "Celebrating Silk," vibrant hand-painted scarved by Connie Simonsen, through April.

• BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "In Full Bloom," exuberant flower paintings by Kathy Morawiec, through May 23.

• CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Soil Continuity," printed and video works by Hannah Bakken; "grand nuances," abstract landscapes by Tiffany Hokansan; "How Is It," photos by Teague Wasserman; "Folk Tales," paintings by Piper George; "Neutral Figures in the Foreground," oil paintings by Tess Meier; "A Bundle Full of Wildflowers," abstract compositions by Paige Gerhard, through April 27.

• GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Artist As Poet," sketches and photos by Steve Diffenbacher, photographs by Johan Bernstein, portraits by Rebecca Gabriel, sumi-e ink drawings by Liz Shepherd, all paired with and incorporating poetry, through April.

• HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Lush, colorful paintings by Gabriel Mark Lipper, through March 31. Figurative and abstract paintings by Vince Carl and soft atmospheric minimal landscapes by Carol Ingram, through May 2. Ceramic sculptures with Japanese motifs by Wataru Sugiyama, and photographs of the Pacific Northwest digitally blended into inventive landscapes by Lewis Anderson, May5-31.

• HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING, 280 E. Hersey St., No,. 11, Ashland, 541-482-1983. Found object metal sculptures by Margie Mee, through April, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

• NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

• THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images by Leonard Lea, through April.

• PIONEER VILLAGE, 805 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-702-1804. Paintings by Anne Brooke, through April 19.

• ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "2017 Artist Teen Mentoring Project," work in a variety of media and styles, through April 28; "Patterns and Proximities," art by Tom Glassman," through May 26.

• SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Avenue, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "Convergence: Digital Media and Technology," through May 27.

• SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Grape Expectations," watercolor paintings by Kay Myer, through April.

• STEVENSON UNION GALLERY, Stevenson Union, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Here's Looking at You Looking at Me Looking at You," an examination of communication, point of view and physical and idealogical distance, with photographs by Dan Cheek, sculpture and painting Karin Davis and internal and external landscapes by Summer Ventis, through April 28.

Douglas County

• THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Ambivalently Yours," exploration of feminist convictions and concerns, through May 5.

• GALLERY 7, Seven Feathers Casino Resort, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. "Beauty of the Farm and River," artwork by Jan Barba Horn, through May 29.

• UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Spells," a collaboration between fiction writer and five photographers; "Presence," artwork by Elaine Balderston; "Graphic Content," artwork by Anvil Collective; "In Search of (Im)Possibilities," artwork by Roseburg High School students; "Spring Collection," artwork by Holly Wilson (Werner)," through April 28.

Literary

Josephine County

• BOOK SALE & YARD SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 6, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Hardback and paperback books, CDs, DVDs, VHS and books on tape, vintage, autographed and better books, plus gently used household items.

• POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. May 12, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, Free, donations welcome.

• AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. May 2, Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

• CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. May 9, All the World Christian Center, 239 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-0932, writerkate@mail.com. No membership fee, donations welcome.

• ECKANKAR BOOK DISCUSSION, 10:30 a.m. May 13, Grants Pass Branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-7648. Ongoing study of "Wisdom of the Heart" 3.

• JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

• BOOK EVENTS, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. April 27, poetry reading with More of the Applegate Poets, 7 p.m.; April 28, poetry reading with Heather Altfeld, Troy Jollimore, Allan Peterson, 7 p.m.; May 5, Fonda Lee, author of "EXO," 7 p.m. Free.

• SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. May 9, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group. Free.

• EXPLORATIONS OF AGING BOOK GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. May 17, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group, facilitated by Gaea Yudron. Free.

• THIRD THURSDAY LIBRARY BOOK GROUP, 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 18, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Readers share about their favorite books. Free.

• BOOKS ON SATURDAY, 10-11 a.m. May 20, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8679. Book discussion group. Free.

• BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3 p.m. May 23, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Making of Behavioral Economics" by Richard Thaler. Free.

• SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 31, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Well-Schooled in Murder" by Elizabeth George. Free.

Fairs, Fests

Josephine County

• VENDOR FAIR, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29, Redwood Grange, 1830 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass. Artisans, crafters, direct sales, growers and food, raffle, silent auction, give-aways, bounce house and games for kids. Free admission.

• SPRING FLING ART AND GARDEN SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 29-30, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-778-5186. Vendors sell plants and flower starts, garden accessories, garden art, outdoor furniture, greenhouses, plus raffle prizes, children's activities, food vendors. Free admission.

• SAFETY FAIR, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 6, Grants Pass Shopping Center, 959 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-474-0858. Stranger safety, firearm safety, car seat safety check, free bike helmets, bounce house, craft clinic, science experiments, ATVs, Search & Rescue equipment, meet firemen and police. Free admission.

• CHILDREN'S FAIR AND PET PARADE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 6, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3259. Information from local agencies covering health and dental, fire safety and other resources for parents, hands-on science and art activities, child IDs, bike helmets, seed planting, face painting, children's books, pet parade (11:30 a.m.). Free.

• SUSTAINABLE CANNABIS FAIR, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 7, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3731. Speakers, workshops, demonstrations, plus vendors, food, music, door prizes.

• NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL & MOTHER'S DAY POWWOW, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 13-14, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-973-1155. Native arts and crafts, dance, music and drumming, giant puppets, food vendors, raffle, Mother's Day presentation with free gifts (3 p.m. Sunday). Free admission.

Jackson County

• ELK MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES AND MAY DAY FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29-30, 8205 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, elkmountaingames.com. Heavy athletic and edged weapons contests for adults and youth, live music, vendors, May pole dance, youth and kids activities, primitive skills and Society for Creative Anachronisms demonstrations, food. $5-$10 for Saturday, $5 Sunday, $8-$15 for a two-day pass.

• SPRING GARDEN FAIR, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-776-7371. More than 100 plant and yard exhibitors, Mother's Day gift items, free gardening demonstrations, free well water nitrate testing. Admission $3.

Misc.

Josephine County

• GEM & MINERAL SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 28-29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m April 30, Josephine county Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-415-1720. Dealers, silent auction, exhibits, demonstrations, raffles, kids games, food. Admission free on Friday, $2 adults, $1 students and seniors on Saturday and Sunday, free for kids 11 and younger.

• MARCH FOR BABIES, 9 a.m. April 29, Riverside Park, 304 E. Park St., Grants Pass, 541-686-2170, 800-811-0805. Fundraiser for the March of Dimes.

• SPRING PLANT SALE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29, by Abby's, Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-226-7398. Annuals, perennials, bulbs, herbs, vegetables, unique plants, gift items.

• HEALTHY KIDS DAY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Information on healthy habits, activities, YMCA programs, healthy eating, community organizations, free child car seat inspections, bounce obstacle course, rock wall climbing, carnical games, vendors. Free; recreational swim (noon-5 p.m.)

• MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET AND BIKE SHOW, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m April 30, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-659-8715. More than 40 vendors with new and used parts, leathers, accessories, plus food, music, beer garden. Bike show is noon-3 p.m Saturday for all bikes. Admission $5 per day or $8 for t wo-day pass.

• AND THE BEET GOES ON, 4-8 p.m. May 7, Plaisance Rance, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, bropwnpapertickets.com. Concert and fundraiser for GMO Free Rogue Valley includes gourmet dinner and wine, silent auction, live music by Hollis Peach. Tickets $75, $125 for two; sold online, at The Vine, Whistling Duck Farm, Diggin' Livin'.

• ROGUE VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT SHOW, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 12-13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-955-4767. More than 150 quilts on display, handcrafted items, vendors, exhibits, raffle baskets, door prizes. Admission $5.

• MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. May 14, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Champagne meal, with animal encounters and photo opportunities. $38 members, $42 nonmembers, $22 children; reservations required.

• FAMILY NIGHT, 6 p.m. Fridays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Fun activities for families. Free.

• TEEN NIGHT, 6:30-9 p.m. Fridays, Boys and Girls Club, 209 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1923, ext. 115. Ages 13-18 enjoy football, foosball, open gym, pool air hockey, and dodgeball. Free.

Jackson County

• MEDFORD COMIC CON, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 29, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8685. Panelists, workshops, contests for fans of the arts, technology and popular culture. Free admission.

• HERITAGE PLANT SALE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29-30, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. More than 50 varieties of shrubs, herbs, perennials, plus wagon rides, faery garden exhibit, tea. Free admission.

• A TASTE OF ASHLAND, noon-4 p.m. April 29-30, 19 venues in downtown Ashland, 541-488-0178, www.atasteofashland.com. Foods and wines from local vendors served at galleries. Tickets $55 Saturday, $45 Sunday, $65 both days.

• MARCH FOR CLIMATE, JOBS AND JUSTICE, 3-6 p.m. April 29, Pear Blossom Park at the Commons, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-301-4107. Speakers, music, information on getting involved.

• WILD TRIBAL MEDICINE DANCE, 2:45-4:45 p.m. May 2, Jackson Welllsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. Infusion of prayers and dancing. $10-$15, sliding scale.

• HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon May 3, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, May 10, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, 541-773-6536. "The Show Started on the Sidewalk" The History of the Holly and Other Theaters," the fifth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

• HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7-7:45 p.m. first Fridays, May-September, Oregon and C streets, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. One-hour tours leave every 15 minutes with costumed docents to explore sites of real hauntings resulting from past events. $5.

• ROAM THE ROGUE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6, Upper Rogue area wineries, upperroguewinetrail.com. Tour of six Upper Rogue wineries, with food and wine pairings. Tickets $39, include wine glass and two tastes at each winery,

• WILDFLOWER SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6-7, Shady Cove School, Cleveland Street, Shady Cove. More than 200 wildflower specimens, plus a plant sale, arts and crafts, silent auction, Master Gardener. Admission by donation.

• ROGUE VALLEY BIRD DAY, 8 a.m.-noon May 13, North Mountain Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-6606, roguevalleybirdday.net. Wildlife Images birds of prey exhibits, guided bird walks, bird-calling contest. Free.

• RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 2222 Table Rock Road at Berrydale Avenue, Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.

Douglas County

• GLIDE WILDFLOWER SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 29-30, Glide Community Center, 20062 N. Umpqua Highway, Glide, glidewildflowershow.org. More than 600 species of native wildflowers, plus displays of natural dyes, noxious weeds, trees, mosses and ferns, demonstrations, info booths. Suggested $3 donation.

• PLANTS & GARDEN EXPO, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 6, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-459-7897. Plants, garden-related items on display and for sale, Admission $2.

• UMPQUA VALLEY BARREL TOUR, 9 a.m. May 6, five or six Umpqua Valley wineries, 541-673-5323, umpquavalleywineries.org. Bus tour to sample wines with food, learn about wineries, winemaking process. $50, two routs to choose from.

• GEM & MINERAL SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 7, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-643-9950. Exhibits, vendors, demonstrations. Free admission.

Casinos

Douglas County

• SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-772-5425. Hank Shreve Band, through April 30; Littletown, May 3-14; Mark Chestnutt, May 13; Easy Rider Brotherhood, May 17-21; Dylan James Clark, May 24-28; Woodie and the Longboards, May 28; Amy Clawson, May 31-June 4; Howie Mandel, June 17; Hammer N; Ales Brewfest, July 22; Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Aug. 19; Sawyer Brown, Sept. 15; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

• SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. The Commodores, April 29; RV Palooza, May 11-14; Terry Fator, May 19-20; Rock The Mountain, June 16; Roll the Dice Car Show, June 17; Lisa Lampanelli, June 24; Kool & The Gang, July 15; Melissa Etheridge, Aug. 5.

Oregon coast

• CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Gary Allen, May 5-6; Comedy on the Coast, May 5-6; King of the Cage, May 27; Clint Black, June 22-23.; casino 22nd Anniversary fireworks, June 24; Air Supply, July 6-7; Beach, Bacon & Brews, July 15; Surf City Car Show, Aug. 26.

• MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Merrill, April 28-29; Tine Turner tribute, April 29; BBQ Blues and Brews on the Bay, May 26-28; Festival of Sail, June 1-4; fireworks over the bay, July 3; cribbage tournament, Sept. 1-5; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 9-10; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

• THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. The Hit Men, May 12-13; UFC 211 Viewing Party, May 13; Let it Ride Bike Show and Poker Run, May 19-20; Cruise Oregon Car Show, July 11; So You Think You Can Sing, Wednesdays.


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