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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. Aug. 13-14, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Sept. 2, Give 'Em the D, After Dark Drag Show, 8:30 p.m., $5, get tickets online;

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays, DJ Josh, 8 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, DJ Stefan and karaoke, 7 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, karaoke 6-10 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ and karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Aug. 14, DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Aug. 13-14, Allen Giardinelli Trio, jazz, gypsy jazz, blues, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Aug. 15, Ghost Bomber, freak wave, 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.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-11:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Aug. 13, Step It Up & Go, rowdy punkabilly, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Aug. 14, Two21Fly, original progressive rock, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover.

WEASKU INN, 5560 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-8000. Aug. 14, Allen Giardinelli Trio, jazz, gypsy jazz, blues, rock, 1:30-4:30 p.m. with free Coventina Vineyards wine tastings. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. Aug. 27, Prom: Hot Weekend Nights, costume contest and raffle with music by DJ Nic, 5:30-9 p.m., $10 advance, $15 door, benefits Josephine County Foundation; 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 PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 19, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 12, Nick Garrett-Powell and Shae Celine, rock, blues, jazz, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 13-14, Adam gabriel, acoustic variety, 8-11 p.m.; Aug. 19, Dave Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. 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 to RSVP.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Aug. 12, Robbie Dacosta and Tom Stamper, rockabilly, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 19, Grateful Dead Night with the Shine Swing Trio, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover; call for reservations.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

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.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Aug. 13-14, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Aug. 12, Sony Kanahele, ukulele, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 13, Charlee Prayers. 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 14, Yoga & Beer, noon, $2- includes yoga and one drink, reserve at catnortell@gmail.com.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Aug. 13, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

DUNN RANCH CENTER FOR FOOD & AGRICULTURE, 4224 Highway 62, Ashland, info@dunnranchcenter.org. Aug. 12, Vince Herman & Friends, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 19, Rutendo Marimba Band, music of Zimbabwe, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Aug. 13, Saucy, rock, pop, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Aug. 19, A Magic Mike Experience, male dancers, 8-10 p.m., $20-$35 at eventbrite.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. Aug. 15, Allen Giardinelli Trio, jazz, gypsy jazz, blues. 6 p.m. Call for reservations.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Aug. 12, Comedy Night, with Jake Silberman, Justin Talbot, Sean Ryan, 9 p.m., no cover; Aug. 13, John Dough Boys, punk bluegrass, and Suckerpunch, punk rock, 8 p.m., $10 advance; Aug. 14, Jessy Jayne & The Lit Dice, eclectic blues, country, rock, 7-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m., no cover. Tickets at brownpapertickets.com.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Aug. 15, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

THE MINER'S BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. Aug. 14, live music, 5-7 p.m., "Spaceballs," movie, 8 p.m., free.

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. Aug. 12, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 19, Highway Bound, country, 6-8 p.m.

PIER 21, 841 W. Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Aug. 13-14, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, open jam with Kat of Gypsy Gillis, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, live band karaoke with Pier Pressure, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Wednesdays, line dance lessons, 7 p.m.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. Aug. 12, Sam Chase, singer songwriter, 8-11 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door, benefit for Talent Club; Aug. 18, Stillhouse Junkies, roots, blues, bluegrass, 8-11 p.m., $10; Aug. 20, OWR Band, 8-11 p.m., $10.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 15, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. on the patio. No cover, reservations recommended.

TROPHY CLUB, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 15, Watson House, acoustic indie rock, pop, 3-5 p.m. 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. Aug. 14, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 13, Greta Gardiner, variety, 5-8 p.m.; Aug. 14, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 2:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Aug. 14, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 21, Matt & Amy, country rock dup from Georgia, 6-8 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

AURORA VINES VINEYARD, 2287 Pioneer Road, Talent, 551-535-5287. Aug. 14, JustaDuo, easy listening duo, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 12, Jon Galfano, easy listening, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 13, Gypsy Rogue, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 14, Stolen Moments, swing, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 15, Tim Church, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 18,. Son Ravello, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 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. Aug. 27, reception for featured artist Pam Arbogast, noon-5 p.m.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 14, Phil King, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 13, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, acoustic jazz, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 18, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug.15, Frankie Hernandez rock, reggae, funk, 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. Aug. 13, J Brothers, rock, pop, soul,. folk, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 14, Jeff K & Overtones, rock, pop, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $10.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 12, Phil King, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Aug. 19, Delilah Beaucoup, vintage jazz, swing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Aug. 13, Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $20 advance; Aug. 15, Women Will Rock, with Natasha Neece, Lynda Day, Jen Ambrose, Shae Celine, Danielle Kelly, Beth Henderson, Kristen Calvin, Jade Chavis, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $50 advance, benefit for Dunn House Emergency Shelter; Aug. 16, Jared Freiburg and the Vagabonds, 1950s and '60s rock, blues, 7-9 p.m., $30 advance.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 14, Comedy Night, with Carl Lee & Friends, 5-7 p.m., $25; Aug. 20, Phil King, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 22, Mercy, blues, R&B, rock, 2-4 p.m., $7 advance. Events are outdoors; get advance tickets online.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 12, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 15, Linda Powers and Charles Guy, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Aug. 27, Salsa Brava, salsa music and dancing, 7-9:30 p.m., $15 advance online, $20 door.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 13, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 15, Bray, variety, 1-3 p.m., Dave Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 17, Bray, variety, 5-7 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 13, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Aug. 15, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., $5; Aug. 18, Not Too Shabby, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5-7 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 13, Allissa Weaver and Pacifica, indie folk, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 14, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tunes, 6-8 p.m., $5; Aug. 18, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 14, Carla Bauer, light rock, pop, 5-7 p.m., outdoors. No cover. Call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Aug. 13, Sonido Alegre, Spanish- and gypsy-flavored originals and covers, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

MUSIC

Josephine County

THE BAND LEMON, FOGLINE AND TREVOR HANKS: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 7 p.m. Aug. 13, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091 Grants Pass. An acoustic evening to benefit Xtreme Couture GI Foundation. $25 for live show at eventbrite.com; livestream tickets $5 atthehivve.ticketspace.com.

FLEETWOOD MASK, 6 p.m. Aug. 12, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Fleetwood Mac tribute band, with The Brothers Reed opening. Tickets $15, plus fair admission $6-$10.

DARRYL WORLEY, 6 p.m. Aug. 13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Country music, with Reckless Kompany opening. Tickets $15, plus fair admission $6-$10.

ELVIS MUNROE, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Alt country, Southern rock, with Fogline opening. Tickets $15, plus fair admission $6-$10.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 19, 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.

ROCK FOR GALICE, noon-8 p.m. Aug. 22, Riverside Park, Seventh and Park streets, Grants Pass, 541-218-8895. Local bands perform to raise money for the Galice Resort: Adam Gabriel, Alice DiMicele, Broadway Phil & The Shouters, Bustin' Out, Cover 3, Phil King, Frankie Hernandez, Smokin' Rogues, Shybo Torres, Funktional Fusion. Sponsored by the Rogue Blues Society.

OL' BARNEY'S ACOUSTIC JAM, 1-5 p.m. Aug. 28, 2143 Lower River Road, Grants Pass. Musicians gather to play and sing together. Bring your own beverages, snacks and chairs. Free.

ZEPPARELLA, 8 p.m. Sept. 3, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. All-female Led Zeppelin tribute band, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25.

Jackson County

ASHLAND CITY BAND, 6:15 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 19 Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-245-9494. Band performs outdoor concerts, Thursdays at 7 p.m., with pre-concert ensemble at 6:15 p.m. Aug. 12 opener is High Society Jazz Ensemble; Aug. 19 opener is Jefferson State Brass Choir.

TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rock bluegrass, with pre-concert music by Band of Comerados in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $43 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child 12 and younger.

THE BROTHERS REED, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 13, Oak Knoll Golf Course, 3070 Highway 66, Ashland, 541-482-4311. Acoustic indie folk pop duo, outdoors. Free.

WOMEN WILL ROCK, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 15, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 N. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Music by Natasha Neece, Lynda Day, Jen Ambrose, Shae Celine, Danielle Kelly, Beth Henderson, Kristen Calvin, Jade Chavis, to benefit Dunn House Emergency Shelter. Tickets $50 advance.

JARED FREIBURG & THE VAGABONDS, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 16, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 N. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Rock and blues from the 1950s and '60s. Tickets $30 advance.

ZZ TOP, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rock, southern rock, with Marquise Knox opening, and pre-concert music by Ledbetter band in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Sold out.

BROTHER ANGUS WITH AKA, 8 p.m. Aug. 18, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Tribal rhythms with steel guitar, bagpipes and storytelling. Tickets $15. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

"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.

FITZ & THE TANTRUMS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Indie pop, neo soul, with Devon Gilfillian opening, and pre-concert music by The Elephant in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $47 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

DANIELLE KELLY SOUL PROJECT, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 27, Oak Knoll Golf Course, 3070 Highway 66, Ashland, 541-482-4311. Retro and new soul, outdoors. Free.

LIVING LOVING LED, 7:30-10:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, jacksonwellsprings.com. Led Zeppelin tribute band, with vocalist Natasha Neece. Ticket information not available.

PINK MARTINI FEATURING CHINA FORBES, 8 p.m. Aug. 28, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Jazz, swing, pop, with pre-concert music TBD in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $62 reserved, $42 lawn, $32 child lawn.

GOOD VIBES SUMMER TOUR, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rebelution with Kabaka Pyramid, Keznamdi, DJMackle. Sold out.

PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 1, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rock, with opening artist TBD, and pre-concert music TBD in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $67 reserved, $45 lawn, $35 child lawn.

"SOUNDWALK," through 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.

Douglas County

INNER LIMITS, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-5846. Blues, funk, rock from Eugene, outdoors. Free.

Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR CONCERTS, 7 p.m. Aug. 27-Sept. 4, 4 p.m. Sept. 5, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, 800-514-3849, oregonstatefair.org. Chicago, Aug. 27; Seether, Aug. 28; Jon Pardi, Aug. 30; Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Aug. 31; Zach Williams, Sept. 1; Flo Rida, Sept. 2; Granger Smith with Earl Dibbles Jr., Sept. 3; Collective Soul, Sept. 4; Ezra Ray Hart, Sept. 6. Fair admission $1-$8, concert tickets $40-$100.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"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. Tickets $60 for a group of four with lawn seating, $75 for table and chair seating.

"SHREK THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Sept. 3-4 and Sept. 10, 2 p.m. Sept. 5 and 12. 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778. oneeleventheatrecompany.com, www.tinyurl.com/111shrek. Mythical adventure story about a green ogre, fairy tale characters, a princess, a dragon, with live orchestra. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $10 for 10 and younger; on Sept. 3, all seats $10.

DINNER TO DIE FOR, 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

"THE BOOK OF WILL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 12-Sept. 5, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Two aging actors set about the task of punishing, in a single volume, all the plays of their late friend William Shakespeare. Aug. 12 preview is $15; tickets $30 adults, $25, seniors and students, online and by phone.

"DISNEY'S HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. 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. $25 adults, $15 youth and students 22 and younger.

SLAPHAPPY COMEDY, 7 p.m. Aug. 16, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Stand-up comedy hosted by Nick Meier, with opener Jubal Chaplin, featuring Marcus Tyrrell and closer David Ledbetter. $10, online, adults only.

"SPOTLIGHT ON ARETHA FRANKLIN," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 19-Sept. 12, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Jade Chavis, Jennifer Davis and Shae Celine, with the Rogue Suspects Band. Aug. 19 8 p.m. preview is $20 all seats; regular show tickets $33, $36, $38.

BALLET FOLKLORICO RITMO ALEGRE, 8 p.m. Aug. 25, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Regional folk dances of Mexico. Tickets $15.

"HOW TO CATCH CREATION," through Aug. 28, on-demand through Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Video of OSF's 2019 production, a contemporary play about legacy, life and love. Tickets $15 single, or $25 with "Water By the Spoonful" in September.

"WATER BY THE SPOONFUL," Sept. 1-25, on-demand through Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Video of OSF's 2014 production, a groundbreaking play challenging notions of family, forgiveness, community and courage. Tickets $15 single, or $25 with "How to Catch Creation" in August (see above).

"BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY," 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturday and Sundays, and 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and Wednesdays, through 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, through Oct. 9, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. The story of Mississippi-born civil and voting rights activist, told through song. Tickets $35. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

Douglas County

"CRAZY FOR YOU," 8 p.m. Aug. 12-14, outdoor courtyard stage, Glendale, 541-556-4524. Top Hat Theatre Co, ensemble performs a George and Ira Gershwin musical. Tickets $40.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

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. $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.

KINDERMUSIK IT'S MUSIC DAY PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 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.

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.

Jackson County

BUBBLE PARTY STORYTIME, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Darndanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Outdoor fun on the library lawn. Free.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Pottery by Susan Paul-Williams and photography by Michael Williams, through August.

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. "Painting Outside," plein air paintings by Ilene Gienger-Stanfield, through Sept. 10.

THE HIVVE, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Drawings with acrylic on canvas, airbrush with colored pencils and graphite by Dan Kennedy, through September.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Bursting Forth, Moving Foward," artwork created by gallery members during the pandemic sequester, through Oct. 25.

Jackson County

JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 14, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. The work of 25 potters from Mata Ortiz, Mexico, featured for July, with indigenous arts and crafts, jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Adornment," mixed media paintings by Eric Peterson, through Aug. 31. Exhibit also accessible on the gallery's website and YouTube channel.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Art Dreams," monotype prints, drawings and paintings by Denise Kester, through Sept. 12; reception 3-6 p.m. Aug. 14; viewed in person or take a virtual tour on gallery's website.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Pattern and Decoration," work by gallery artists inspired by the Pattern and Decoration movement, through Aug. 13; Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts: Printmaking Works from the Permanent Collection, Aug. 13-Sept. 24; new work by gallery members, through Aug. 27; reception 5:30-8 p.m. Aug. 20.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Digital Fibers — 1975 to Present," algorithmic drawings and textiles. digital paintings, fiber art and woven tapestries by Joan Truckenbrod, through Sept. 16. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

LITERARY

Josephine County

AUGUST BOOK CLUB, Fridays through July, through Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary .org. Facebook discussion group reads "Transcendent Kingdom" by Yaa Gyasi, through August. Free.

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

READERS ARE LEADERS: BUSINESS BOOK DISCUSSION, 6 p.m. Aug. 17, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Group discusses works by Gay Hendricks, via Zoom. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 20, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, 4-11 p.m. Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug.13-14, 1-8 p.m. Aug. 15, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Carnival rides and games, food booths, exhibits, vendors, live music. Admission $10 general ($8 advance through Aug. 10), $8 seniors, $6 children 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger, veterans and active duty service members; carnival ride armbands $35.

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. August themes are "Garden Harvest" and "How Grows My Garden."

FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 13, 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 an outdoor film. Everything is free except the food.

HOT ROD PIT PARTY, 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 14, Star Body Works, 715 Union Ave., Grants Pass. Display of classic cars from the 541 Outlaw Car Club to benefit Canine Angels. Donate at least $5 and get a gift bag, one per person 18 and older or accompanied by an adult.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items. Admission free.

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.

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.

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. Aug. 12 is Model A Club and Small Motor Club demonstrations; Aug. 19 is Family Heritage Fair, Part II. Admission is free.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk Aug. 13, Bear Creek Park, 757 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-774-2400. Showing of "Aladdin." Free.

ARTISTS TAKE ON ATHLETES, 6 p.m. Aug. 13, Oregon Strength, 806 S. Pacific Highway. Talent. Six figurative artist will create depictions of Oregon Strength athletes from 4-6 p.m., then display their completed work, with voting for people's choice and a chance to take home art. $30 for bites, beverages, four chances to win art, $5 each additional vote.

HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 7 , 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. 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. Aug. 14, 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.

COMMUNITY BARBECUE, 4-7 p.m. Aug. 14, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford. sohsbbq.eventbrite.com. Barbecue plus music by David Pinsky Z& The Rhythm Kings, face painting, jump house, water slide, raffle. Entertainment and activities are free; tickets for barbecue $10 adults, $6 children, either online in advance or at the gate.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 15, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-295-5986. Up to 75 vendors. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

MEDFORD CRUISE, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 28, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 29, Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, 334 Holmes Ave., Medford, 541-608-8527, medfordcruise.com. Poker chip fun run, movie in the park, two show 'n' shines, downtown cruise, multicultural car show and performance event.

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.

"BEHIND THE COUNTER," BEEKMAN BANK TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 5, Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., downtown Jacksonville, 41-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Walk through the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest. Free, donations welcome.

WILD ROGUE PRO RODEO, 7 p.m. Sept. 10-11, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Bull riding, bareback riding, tie-down roping, team roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing. Advance tickets $20 general admission, $25 reserved seating; at the gate $25 general, $30 reserved.

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 Aug. 21, Douglas County Museum, 123 Museum Drive, Roseburg, 541-957-7007. Showing of "The Croods: A New Age." Free.

UMPQUA PLEIN AIR, dawn to dusk, Aug. 23-28, with orientation 3-5 p.m Aug. 19, Roseburg area, 541-672-2532, uvarts.com. Outdoor painting event for artists to celebrate "Earth, Sky, Paint." Register and get schedule of events online, $55-$60.

Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 28-29, Sept. 3-6, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, oregonstatefair..org. Carnival rides and games, exhibits, concerts, competitions, animal shows. Advance tickets $5 for adults and children, $5 for seniors 65 and older, through Aug. 26; $8 and $6 at the gate.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Doubleshot Duo, Aug. 13-14; Toyz, through Aug. 15; Schwing, Aug. 18-22; Haywire Unplugged, Aug. 20-21; Foghat, Aug. 21; The Eddy Ross Band, Aug. 25-29; Gary Margason, Aug. 27-28; Tacotopia: Tequila & Music Festival, Sept. 11; Larry the Cable Guy, Sept.17; Foreigner, Sept. 25; Daughtry, Oct. 2; Old Dominion, Nov. 18-19; 98 Degrees, Nov. 20.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. ZZ Top, Aug. 15; Bret Michaels, Aug. 27; Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Sept. 3; The Oakridge Boys, Sept. 11; TLC, Oct. 30.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Late Night Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 13-14; 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. Salmon Celebration, Sept. 10-12.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Saucy, Aug. 27-28.

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. Caravanserai, Santana Tribute, Sept. 24

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Summer Showdown, car show, Sept. 4.


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