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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Fridays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. July 1, Misbelief, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; July 2, DJ Finattik and DJ Hmbne, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; July 3, DJ Lion, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m., on the patio. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays, DJ Lion, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, karaoke, 6:30-10 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. July 3, Ghostbomber, hard rock, CD release, 7 p.m., outdoors, $5.

MILL STREET MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. July 2, live music, 6-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. Music is outdoors. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. July 2, The John Dough Boys, punkgrass, and Suckerpunch, punk rock, 8 p.m., $5 at brownpapertickets.com; July 3, The Bouray, classic rock, funk, and The Rogue Underground, rock, funk, 8 p.m., $5 at brownpapertickets.com.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Fridays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Tuesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREW PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. July 15, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Fridays, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. July 1, Rogue Suspects Lite, rock, funk, blues, 7-9 p.m.; July 2-3, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 8-11 p.m.; July 8, Paul Jenny, variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. July 11, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7-8:30 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. July 1, Robbie DaCosta and Tom Stamper, rockabilly, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover; call for reservations.; July 8, Steve Shine Trio, Grateful Dead music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover; call for reservations.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. July 7, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. Music is outdoors. No cover. Call for reservations.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. July 1, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, old country, folk, blues, 6-8 p.m.; July 2, First Friday Food Trucks, with live DJ, 2-5 p.m.; July 10, Mister Bee, acoustic gothic, alt rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. July 2, Maddy Joy, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DUNN RANCH CENTER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE, 4224 Highway 62, Ashland, info@dunnranchcenter.org. July 8, The Fret Drifters, finger-style guitar duo,7-9 p.m. ; July 15, Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, Americana, 7-9 p.m. Free.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. July 1, Josh Paul, 7:30-8:30 p.m., no cover; July 2, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; July 6, The Brewery Comedy Tour, two to four stand-up comedians, 8-9:30 p.m., no cover; July 7, Steve Shine Swing, vintage jazz, Latin, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; July 8, Latin Night, 7:30-10 p.m., class and social dance, $10, advance tickets.

HIDDEN DOOR CAFE, 1263 N. Riverside Ave., Suite 4, Medford, 541-203-7711. July 3, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 6-8 p.m., in the courtyard. No cover.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238 Jacksonville 541-702-2320. July 11, Hog Wild, rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. July 2, Ghost Bomber, album release, with The Diabolical Hog Jockey and & Boski B, 7 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, open mic , 8-11 p.m., no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. July 2, 33 String Drive, acoustic Americana, bluegrass, 6 p.m., outdoors, no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. July 4, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

MINER'S BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. July 3, Scarlet, rock trio, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover. July 10, Lily Jo's Revolution, alternative folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m.. sign-ups at 8:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St Ashland, 541-482-8572. Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. July 8, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $5.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, 541-500-1632. July 11, Calysta Cheyenne & Tim Church, 5-7 p.m. on the patio. No cover, reservations recommended.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. July 3, The John Dough Boys, punk bluegrass, and Intuitive Compass, folk, Americana, 6-9 p.m., $5 advance, $10 door. July 11, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, roots, pop, blues, rock, 3-5 p.m., on the patio. 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.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. July 3, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 400 Brown Road, O'Brien, 541-596-2818. July 4, Saucy, classic rock, pop, funk, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. July 2, live music, 5-8 p.m.; July 3, live music, 2:30-5:30 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. July 3, Dayton Mason Duo, gypsy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15-$25 music and glass of wine only, $40-$50 with dinner, reservations. Aug. 7, Tom Boylan, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15-$25 music and glass of wine only, $40-$50 with dinner, reservations. Sept. 4, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $15-$25 music and glass of wine only, $40-$50 with dinner, reservations.

Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953, July 3, Sean Trujillo, variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. July 1, Steve Shine Swing, vintage jazz, Latin, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 2, Blades of Grass, folk, pop, bluegrass, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 3, Not Too Shabby, blues, jazz, pop, R&B, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 4, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, 4-6 p.m.; July 7, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m; July 8, Jon Galfano, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations. Ongoing: chateau tours, including a five wine flight, tour of the estate and gardens and souvenir wine glass, are $39 members, $55 nonmembers, reservations required.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. July 17, Dinner in the Vines, 6-8 p.m., $75-$90, advance reservations; Aug. 25, Dinner in the Vines, 6-8 p.m., details to be announced.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. July 2, Dayton Mason, gyp-sy jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; July 3, Pacifica,, acoustic Americana, folk, 5-7 p.m.; July 4, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. July 2, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. July 11, Buddy Paprock, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., $20 for table of 4-6, $10 for lawn spot for 2-4, reservations by phone only.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. July 2, Lily Jo's Revolution, alternative folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; July 9, Delilah Beaucoup Duo, jazz, standards, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. July 1, JustADuo, easy listening, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. July 2, Bishop Mayfield, blues, R&B, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $13-$15; July 9, Duke Street, R&B, soul, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $13-$15; "Tiny Beautiful Things," 1 p.m. July 15-18, July 22-25, $20; Aug. 6, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty tribute, 6:30 p.m., $13-$15.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. July 2, Greg Frederick and Doug Warner, rock, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Music is outdoors. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. July 4, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, plus adoptable dogs, food truck, 1-5 p.m. No cover.

PLATT ANDERSON CELLARS, 357 E. Main St. Ashland, 2-6-714-3345. July 2, Robbie Dacosta, Tom Stamper and friends, jazz, blues, rockabilly, 6-8 p.m., no cover, text for reservations.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. July 2, The Money Beats, classic rock, 5-7 p.m.; July 3, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; July 4, Bluebirds, 4-6 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. July 2, Tobago Breeze, island music, 6-8 p.m.; July 7, Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 5-7 p.m.; July 9, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, 6-8 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. July 2, Steve Hopkins & The Band of Brothers, 6-8 p.m.; July 3, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 6-8 p.m.; July 7, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. July 3, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, old country, folk, blues, 5-7 p.m., outdoors. No cover. Call for reservations. July 10, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. July 2, Grant Ruiz, classical and flamenco guitar, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. July 10, Cool Cat Funk, psychedelic funk rock, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

JESHUA MARSHALL: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 8 p.m. July 9, livestream from The Hivve, Grants Pass. Multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter plays punk rock. Free, on The Hivve Facebook page.

OL' BARNEY'S ACOUSTIC JAM, 1-5 p.m. July 10, 2143 Lower River Road, Grants Pass. Musicians gather to play and sing together. Bring your own beverages, snacks and chairs. Free.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. July 15, 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.

FOURTH SUNDAY ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. July 25, Wild River Brewing and Pizza, 249 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Musicians gather to play and sing together. Free.

Jackson County

"ELLEN REID SOUNDWALK," July 1-Oct. 15, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Audience install free Soundwalk app on their smartphone, put on headphones and explore parts of the city on foot, discovering different musical elements. Map and locations will; be posted online. Free.

COLLECTIF9, 7:30 p.m. July 8, livestream, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Cutting-edge classical string band from Montreal performs genre-bending chamber music. Tickets $20 adults, $10 faculty, $5 full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

MATT STELL, 7:30 p.m. July 15, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Country, part of the Jackson County Fair. Free with $12 fair admission.

EAST MAIN BAND, 7-10 p.m. July 16, Oak Knoll Golf Course, 3070 Highway 66, Ashland, 541-482-4311. Classic rock, outdoors. Free.

THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND, 7:30 p.m. July 16, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Country rock, part of the Jackson County Fair. Free, with $12 fair admission.

COLT FORD, 7:30 p.m. July 17, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Country, country rap, part of the Jackson County Fair. Free, with $12 fair admission.

"A MAGICAL NIGHT AT BRITT: YOUR BFO RETURNS TO READ THE CLASSICS," 7:30 p.m. July 25, Britt Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Free informal reading of classic pieces performed by members of the Britt Festival Orchestra. Free, open seating, firs come, first served.

THE GIRLS FEATURING THE ROGUE SUSPECTS, 8 p.m. July 28, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Rogue Valley band performs rock, blues, funk, soul. Tickets $15.

"BRUSH: MUSIC IN THE WOODLANDS," 6:30 p.m. July 30, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. July 31, 10 a.m and 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1, 67:30 p.m Aug. 2, Jacksonville Woodlands trail, above the Britt venue, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville, brittfest.org.

Britt Festival Orchestra presents an experiential new work by Caroline Shaw outdoors, with audience members walking the trails with groups of musicians spread around. Free, but advance registration required; registration opens June 25. Donations welcome.

PHOENIX AND FOUR DIRECTIONS, 8 p.m. Aug. 4, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Singer and storyteller Phoenix Sigalove celebrates culture, love and gratitude. Tickets $15.

"SIX FEET APART: STORIES OF RESILIENCE AND TRANSFORMATION," 5:30 p.m. Aug. 22, online, through Anima Mundi Productions, 541-833-3066, humanitytickets.com. Multimedia choral oratorio, with music by Ethan Gans-Morse, poetry by Tiziana DellaRovere, contributions by poets laureate Anis Mojgani and Kim Stafford and artist Betty LaDuke. Free. tickets required for Aug. 22 launch event.

"SKY AND ALL," through August, online, through Anima Mundi Productions, 541-833-3066, humanitytickets.com. Soprano Esteli Gomez and guitarist Colin Davin perform classical and contemporary songs of the beauty and vulnerability of nature. Free.

"A TIME FOR LIFE," through August, online, through Anima Mundi Productions, 541-833-3066, humanitytickets.com. Cappella Romana performs music focused on environmental stewardship. Free.

"SONG OF DEMOCRACY," online concert, siskiyousingers.org. The Siskiyou Singers, under the direction of Mark Reppert, come together from a distance to present songs that celebrate the values that built a nation. Watch entire concert or listen to individual songs. Free, donations welcome.

Central Oregon

OREGON BACH FESTIVAL, through July 11, online, through Oregon Bach Festival, oregonbachfestival.org. Artists include Emerson String Quartet, cellist Matt Haimovitz, vocalists Lawrence Brownlee and Tyler Duncan, organist Paul Jacobs, pianist Lara Downes, Scottish baroque ensemble Dunedin Consort. All concerts free; get schedule at event website.

Douglas County

MARCHFOURTH, 7 p.m. July 6, Stewart Park, Roseburg, halfshell.org. Group of 20 musicians, dancers, acrobats and artisans perform outdoors. Free.

'SOUND STAGE REVUE, 6-8:30 p.m. July 8, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-5846. Eight-member group performs a variety of rock and blues., outdoors. Free.

DUELING PIANOS, 7 p.m. July 31, Umpqua Valley Arts Center, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Jeff and Rhiannon perform interactive show outdoors, with appetizers, dessert and reserved seat. Tickets $20, on sale July 12.

Northern California

REDWOOD COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL, Sept. 30-Oct. 3, eight venues in Eureka, Calif., rcmfest.org. More than 40 bands perform on eight stages over four days. Performers include Curtis Salgado, Duke Robillard, Michael Doucet, Gator Nation, Dale Watson & The Lonestars, The Yokels and The Silver Bell Jazz Band. Adult tickets $125 for four-day pass, $50 Friday only, $65 Saturday only, $40 Sunday only, $45 for prime time after 5 p.m.; Thursday kick-off dance party is $30.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

MUSIC DIRECTING FOR THE STAGE: FROM A TO G, 6:30-9 p.m. July 13-14, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Ron Strom leads this two-part workshop on responsibilities of a music director, including score preparation, casting, rehearsal techniques, challenges of hiring and conducting a pit orchestra. $20, advance registration.

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Aug. 13-28, Harry & David Shelter, Rinehart Volunteer Park, Lincoln and Webster roads, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Shakespeare comedy revolves around a celebration of the wedding of Duke Theseus and the Amazon queen. Ticket prices to be determined.

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive, outdoor murder mystery dinner theater. $30 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"RADIANCE: THE PASSION OF MARIE CURIE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through July 18, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A portrait of a great scientist and a strong woman. Tickets $30 adults, $25 students and seniors. Tickets by phone only. Masks required.

"DRACULA," 7 p.m. July 2-4, July 9, July 11, July 17-18, Longsword Vineyard, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, wanderlusttheatre.co. An original, immersive, theatrical adaptation of Bram Stoker's gothic horror classic that will travel one-half mile across the vineyard. Sold out; wanderlust@wanderlusttheatre.co or call 541-227-4011 to be put on a waiting list.

"BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY," 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays, and 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, July 2-Sept. 5, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. The story of Buddy Holly's rise to fame and the fateful night he died. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

"FANNIE: THE MUSIC AND LIFE OF FANNIE LOU HAMER," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, July 3-Oct. 9, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. The story of Mississippi-born civil and voting rights activist, told through song. Previews July 1-2. Tickets $35.

AN O! STAGED READING SERIES, 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through July 28, online through Oregon Shakespeare Festival, osfashland.org. Five-part weekly series features live readings of a diverse selection of plays. Free, advance registration. Not available as video on demand after the scheduled performance.

"TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS," 1 p.m. July 16-25, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190. Based on the book by Cheryl Strayed and adapted by Nia Vardalos, the story follows a columnist weaving personal experience with insights on life and love. Tickets $25-$35; July 15 preview is $20-$30; July 16 opening night includes talk back with the director.

URBAN JAZZ DANCE COMPANY, 8 p.m. July 21-22, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Modern dance company from San Francisco lifting up socially marginalized artists. Tickets $15.

"ALL SHOOK UP," 2 and 7 p.m. July 30-July 31, 2 p.m Aug. 1, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. A jukebox musical fantasy set in a small town in 1955 with music from the Elvis Presley songbook. Tickets $22 and $25, on sale July 1.

"HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 6-7, Aug. 13-14, 3 p.m. Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theater of Oregon presents live musical about a jock and a brainiac who team up to audition for the school musical.Tickets $25 adults, $15 youth and students 22 and younger.

"THE CANTICLE OF THE BLACK MADONNA," 5:30 p.m. streaming online through Anima Mundi Productions, humanitytickets.com. A soldier journeys from the desolation of war to the healing embrace of love. Cinematic five-camera high definition recording of the live premiere sung in English with English subtitles. Video is free to watch.

AN R-RATED MAGIC SHOW, 8 p.m. Oct. 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy magician Grant Freeman brings raunchy surprises, with adult language and material. Tickets $26, $34, $42.

COLIN MOCHRIE PRESENTS: HYPROV: IMPROVE UNDER HYPNOSIS, 7:30 p.m. April 30, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy and hypnosis. Tickets $30-$48.

Douglas County

"THE LION KING JR." 7 p.m. Aug.12-15, 19-22, Wildlife Safari, 1790 Safari Road, Winston, 541-672-2532, uact-theatre.com. A condensed version of the story of a young lion named Simba, newborn cub of King Mufasa, who is betrayed by his murderous uncle.Tickets go on sale July 23.

Klamath County

"PIRATES OF PENZANCE," 7:30 p.m. July 9-10, 2 p.m. July 11, Ross Ragland Theater, 218 N. Seventh St., Klamath Falls, 541-884-5483, rrtheater.org/events. Comedic opera about a pirate apprentice, his lady love and the Major General. Tickets $22 adults, $20 senior and military, $18 students, $10 12 and younger; livestreaming July 9 only for $22.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK ZOOTRAIN PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon July 21, Music4Kids Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. Class is full. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 18 months to 7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $20 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

STORYBOOK WALK, through July, starting from Travel Grants Pass Welcome Center, 198 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Families can stroll downtown on their own time and pace to read Crockett Johnson's "Harold and the Purple Crayon" in store windows; each chapter directs readers to the next location. Free; see josephinelibrary.org for more info and a printable map.

STORYBOOK WALK, through July, starting from City Hall. 222 Lister St. Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Families can stroll downtown on their own time and pace to read Crockett Johnson's "Harold and the Purple Crayon" in store windows; each chapter directs readers to the next location. Free; see josephinelibrary.org for more info and a printable map.

GARDEN SUMMER CAMP 2021, 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays, through Aug. 19, Raptor Creek Farms, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5556. Kids in third through sixth grade learn about gardening, growing, farming, composting, pollinators and more. $25 per camper per session, scholarships available.

SUMMER DAY CAMPS, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. weekdays, through Aug. 20, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Weekly sessions with educational and physical activities for youth entering first through seventh grades. $175 per week for YMCA members, $195 for nonmembers.

CAMP EEK, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, weekly sessions through Sept. 3, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildlifeimages.org. Kids 6-11 play games, make crafts, explore the outdoors, meet animal ambassadors. $120 per week for members, $140 per week for nonmembers, advance registration.

MONTHLY CRAFT KITS FOR CHILDREN, noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Josephine Community Library branches, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. New kits available for pick up each month at all four branches, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Williams and Wolf Creek, while supplies last. Free.

Jackson County

ART WITH MISS MOLLY: GROW HAPPY, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 21, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Molly Moncrief reads "Grow Happy" by John Lasser then leads kids in watercolor painting basics. Free; call to register.

SUMMER OF HEROES: 2021 BRITT KIDS KONCERT VIDEO SERIES, 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, through Aug. 11, Britt Festivals facebook, Instagram and YouTube Pages, brittfest.org. Music videos for children. Free.

VIRTUAL SATURDAY STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Saturdays, online through Barnes & books for children on Barnes & Noble Facebook page or YouTube channel. Free.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Digital programs, storytimes, music, activities. Free. Closed indefinitely.

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.-4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, free for kids under 2.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Paintings on silk by Judy Elliott, through July; artist reception 5-8 p.m. July 2.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Rogue Valley Biennial," juried exhibit of innovative, compelling and timely work by regional artists, through July 17.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. July 2, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Colors of the Pacific Northwest," watermedia paintings by Pam Haunschild, through Aug. 1. First Friday reception and demonstration, 5-8 p.m. July 2. Exhibit also accessible on the gallery's website and YouTube channel.

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

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Mixed Emotions," work by members of the Calligraphers' Guild, July 2-Aug. 1; reception 3-6 p.m. July 10; viewed in person or take a virtual tour on gallery's website.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Brightly colored ceramic flowers by Marydee Bombick, delicate landscape watercolor paintings by Shari Southard, July 2-Aug. 1.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Mixed media — spray paint, wheat paste, stencil, newspaper, acrylic paint — on large format wood panels, sculpture, paper and canvas by Jerryck Murrey, through June .

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Ceramic sculptures by Wataru Sugiyama and landscape paintings by Jon Jay Cruson, July 1- Aug. 14. Exhibit also accessible on the gallery's website.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Portland Impressions: Printmaking from Print Arts Northwest," through Aug. 5; "new work by gallery members, through Aug. 27.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Collecting Cuba: Selections from the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art," an exploration of contemporary Cuba art through three lenes: history, identity and materiality, through July 1, admission free, suggested $5 donation.

Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "2021 Artworks Northwest Biennial," a regional juried art show by artists from the Pacific Northwest, and Stories Told By Water," art and stories by Leah Wilson, through Aug. 20. Gallery is open to in person visits by appointment.

LITERARY

Josephine County

JULY VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB, Fridays through June, through Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Group reads and discusses "A Long Petal of the Sea" by Isabel Allende, on a Facebook group.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 14, Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Theme is "Reading Colors Your World," with virtual reading challenge, recommended reading, printable activity sheets in English and Spanish, coloring pages, virtual shadow puppet performance, craft kits, family activities, storybook walks in Grants Pass and Cave Junction. Free, for all ages.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting date and location. Free.

Jackson County

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. July 6 online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 2-3:15 p.m. July 6, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Becoming" by Michelle Obama, via Zoom. Free.

UNCLE TOM'S CABIN BOOK DISCUSSION CLUB, 10-11:30 a.m. Sundays through Aug. 29, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe as a springboard to talk on the evolution of anti-racism in the US, via Zoom. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. July 13, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Born with Teeth" by Kate Mulgrew, via Zoom. Free.

MAISEY AND MEGAN: A CONVERSATION BETWEEN FRIENDS (AND ROMANCE AUTHORS), 6-7 p.m. July 15, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Two local authors, Maisey Yates and Megan Crane, discuss their work, via Zoom. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. July 16, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "In Extremis: The Life and Death of the War Correspondent Marie Colvin" by Lindsey Hilsum, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. July 17, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Amal Unbound" by Aisha Saeed, via Zoom. Free.

READERS ARE LEADERS: BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSION, 6 p.m. July 20, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Group discuss works by Carol Dweck, via Zoom. Free.

ANNE BROOKE, 5 p.m. July 23, online through Art Presence Art Center, 541-941-7057, art-presence.org. Author talks about her Jacksonville Coloring Book, online via Zoom. Free, registration required; get link at gallery website.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3-5 p.m. July 27, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Humankind: A Hopeful History" by Rutger Bregman, via Zoom. Free.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 31, Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org. Theme is "Readers are Leaders," with online programs, take-and-make kits, recommended readings for all ages.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine/Jackson County

SOUTHERN OREGON LAVENDER FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., July 16-18, Southern Oregon lavender farms, southernoregonlavendertrail.com. Self-guided tours of local lavender farms, with you-pick lavender, lavender products for sale, demonstrations. Participating farms are: The English Lavender Farm in Applegate; Goodwin Creek Gardens in Williams; Lavender Ally in Rogue River; Lavender Fields Forever in Jacksonville; Dos Mariposas in Medford; and the Oregon State University Lavender Garden in Central Point.

Jackson County

FREEDOM FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 4, Pfaff Park, Central Point, 541-664-5301. Parade through downtown, followed by vendors and music (The Brothers Reed, Rogue Rage Duo, DJ Veach) in the park. Free. Fireworks will follow at dusk from the Jackson County Expo.

JACKSON COUNTY FAIR, 2-11 p.m. July 14-15, 11 a.m. to midnight July 16-17, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 18, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Carnival rides, games, exhibits, bull riding, concerts. Tickets $12 ages 13-61, $6 ages 62-74, free for kids 12 and younger and adults 75 and older. Concerts are free with fair admission; Sunday is free admission to all.

Douglas County

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 2-3, 8 a.m.-dusk July 4, Memorial Park, Glendale. Kids' games, vendor and food booths, dunk tank, contests, cake walk, parade (11 a.m. Sunday), and fireworks from the high school (at dusk Sunday).

GRAFFITI WEEKEND, July 7-11, Roseburg, Canyonville, Myrtle Creek, Oakland and Umpqua, 541-680-0384, graffitiweekend,com. Five days of car shows, show n shines, cruises, drag races, competitions and challenges, fun runs. Find complete schedule of events online.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FRONT PORCH QUILT SHOW, online, ongoing, msquilters.com. Members of the Mountain Stars Quilters Guild show quilts, with a different theme each month. July themes are "Red, White & Blue" and "Vacation Time."

WESTERN DANCE, 6-10 p.m. Fridays, Ralph's Place, 4570 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-291-0114. Live western music and dance. $5 donation.

FEATHERS AND FREEDOM, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pas, 541-476-0222, wildlifdeimages.com. Educational displays about our feathered friends, photos with animals, children's activities. Free with general admission, $9-$16.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 10, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items. Admission $1, free to 12 and younger.

SHINING A LIGHT ON HUNGER, 5-8 p.m. July 10, Raptor Creek Farm, 3658 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-479-5556. Live music, silent auction, food, to raise money and awareness for the Josephine County Food bank. $100 per person, $375 for a table of four.

RACING ON THE ROGUE, 5:15 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, through July 14 and 1 p.m. July 4, Grants Pass Downs, at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-787-3480, gpdowns.com. Horse racing open to a limited number of in-person fans. Tickets $6, call 541-507-1699.

WESTERN STATE BLACK POWDER SHOOT, July 15-20, Sportsman's Park, 7404 Highland Ave., Grants Pass. 541-476-2040. Black powder shooting, antique firearms, marksmanship competitions. Range fee $5-$6, free for spectators.

SAVING WILDLIFE BANQUET & AUCTION, 4:30-9 p.m. July 31, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pas, 541-476-0222, wildlifdeimages.com. Live music, local beer and wine, dinner, meet with animals, live auction. $150 per person, $1,100 per table.

SUMMER WILD EXPERIENCES, through August, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Ongoing events for ages 6 and older: Ambassador Training, 11:30 a.m. daily, $20; Critter Playdate, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays. $20; Critter Kitchen, 2:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, $20; Creation Station, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, $20. Advance reservations in person or by phone.

SATURDAY ARTISAN AND CRAFTERS MARKET, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, through October, Fifth Street between E and F streets, Grants Pass, 541-476-2371. Outdoor showcase of local arts and crafts. Free admission.

BINGO, games at noon Sundays, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Arts & Crafts Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-415-9000, 541-476-3215. $10 buy in. Check Friends of Jo Co Fairgrounds Bingo Facebook page for COVID-19 updates.

Jackson County

SUMMER THURSDAYS AT HANLEY FARM, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 2, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536, ext. 202. The farm is open for picnics, self-guided garden tours and interior video tours ($3-$5) and special programs. July 1 concert canceled due to heat; July 8 is Siskiyou Violins. Admission is free.

THE GATHERING OF GOODNESS, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 3, Bear Creek Park, 747 Highland Drive, Medford, gatheringofgoodness@gmail.com. Music, art demonstrations, food trucks. Music lineup includes Smiley & The Tall Trees, Frankie Hernandez Band, Cornflower, Namid Wolf, Ears Mysterious and seven others. Free.

BOOMFEST, dusk July 4, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Fireworks show. Free.

LOCAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon-1 p.m. July 7, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "Over Here: Jackson County and World War I ," seventh in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT, 6-9 p.m. July 9, LifeLink Church, 2600 New Hope Road, Grants Pass, 541-916-8214. Bounce houses, water slides, hayrides, children's games, food court with both indoor and outdoor dining and live music by New Hope Road. Everything is free except the food. Events also planned Aug. 13 and Sept. 10.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk July 9, Bear Creek Park, 757 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-774-2400. Showing of "Spies in Disguise." Free. Movies continue Fridays through Aug. 27.

HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 7 , 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10, and 6-7 p.m. Oct. 8-9, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided outdoor walking tour of some of the town's historic buildings and the restless ghosts and spirits who occupy them. Two routes: a courthouse route and a Britt Hill walk. $10 per person; reservations required.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. July 10, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration

WALK THROUGH HISTORY, 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 4, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Guided outdoor walking tour to see historic landmarks, learn the area's history. Free, reservations required.

RIDE THE ROGUE, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 18, Palmerton Park Rogue River, 458-229-6285, ridetherogue.com. Three rides - 67-mile, 37-mile and 20-mile routes, followed by post-ride party with food, craft beer and live music. $30, $40, $55, bbq dinner tickets $15 per person.

SOCIAL DANCING, 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Central Point. Live music by Darren Kuykendall, no partners required. Admission $5-$6, free for first-time visitors. Call Joyce, 541-727-7070.

BINGO, 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Rogue River Community Center, 132 Broadway St., Rogue River, 541-582-0609. Regular games and specials with prizes.

Douglas County

SUMMER DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT, dusk July 17, Douglas County Museum, 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg, 541-957-7007. Showing of "Raya and the Last Dragon." Free. Next up is "The Croods: A New Age" on Aug. 21.

PARTY IN THE PARK, 5-8 p.m. July 30, Umpqua Valley Arts, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532, uvarts.com. Outdoor celebration with small bites, wine tasting, live music, raffle drawing. Tickets $25, reserve online.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461.Heavy Chevy Band, through July 4; Queensryche, July 9; UFC 264, July 10; Midget Wrestling Warriors, July 17; Southern Oregon All Truck Show, July 24-25; Josh Turner, July 31; Foghat, Aug. 21; Larry the Cable Guy, Sept.17; Old Dominion, Nov. 18-19; 98 Degrees, Nov. 20.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. George Thorogood & The Destroyers, July 31; Tesla, Aug. 6; ZZ Top, Aug. 15; Bret Michaels, Aug. 27; Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Sept. 3; The Oakridge Boys, Sept. 11.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. UFC 264 Viewing Party, July 10; Comedy on the Coast, July 16-17; Surf City Classic, Aug. 21; Oregon Coast Customs car show, Aug. 22; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 264 Viewing, July 10.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Paperback Writer, a Beatles experience show, July 17.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.


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