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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Aug. 27 karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679, coppermug.com. Aug. 27, DJ Tay Banga, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Aug. 28, DJ Lion, 9 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; Sept. 19, Joker & Jester Comedy Tour, with Tony Dijamco, Jake Daniels and Freeway Farrell, 7:30 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Saturdays, DJ Stefan and karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Aug. 27, Dawna Crocker with Elena Leona, acoustic variety, 7-10p.m., outdoors, no cover.

MILL STREET MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Aug. 28, DJ Finattik, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Fridays, karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.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. 27, Burlesque Bingo, 7-9 p.m., $10; Aug. 27, ATR, Ferns, Steven, rock, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., no cover; Aug. 28, Latin Dance Night with DJ Fluffy, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.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, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 26, Greg Frederick, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 27-28, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; Sept. 2, Paul Jenny, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Aug. 26, Paul Turnipseed & Jeff Addicott, jazz, blues, bossa nova, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Sept. 2, Robbie Dacosta & Tom Stamper, rockabilly, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested, text 650-862-3343.

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

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, 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. 27-28, Comedy Club, with host Carl Lee, headliner Andrew Sleighter and opened Mike Coletta, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Aug. 26, Mister Bee. 6-8 p.m.; Sept. 2, The Mic's, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Aug. 27, Shelley & Joshua Jones, acoustic variety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Sept. 2, JustaDuo, easy listening, light rock, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover.

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

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Aug. 27, Cover 3, adult contemporary, Motown classics, modern R&B, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

INDIGO GRILL, 7360 Highway 238 Jacksonville 541-702-2320. Aug. 29, Doves & Vultures, soft rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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. 27, Stand-Up Comedy, with Erin Ingle, Ty Boice and others, 8 p.m, $20 at brownpapertickets.com; Sept. 3, Sensi Trails, rock reggae from San Diego, Perfect By Tomorrow, reggae rock from Bellingham, Washington, 7 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Aug. 29, Saucy, classic rock, pop, blues, 4-8 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.

PIER 21, 841 W. Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Aug. 27-28, live music, 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.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 515 Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-622-8622. Aug. 26, Oregon Wine Experience Medal Celebration Watch Party, 6:45 p.m., No cover.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 29, Mercy Duo, blues, R&B, 5-7 p.m. on the patio. No cover, RSVP recommended.

TROPHY CLUB, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 29, Josh Capehart, acoustic variety, 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. 28, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 27, Bryan Teal, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Aug. 28, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953, Aug. 29, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 26, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, folk, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 27, Rogue Rage Duo, Delta blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m; Aug. 28, Stardust Trio, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 29, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 2, live music, 5-7 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, noon and 3 p.m. Sundays, by reservation, $39 members, $55 nonmembers, includes wine tasting.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 27, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 29. Marshall Stack & Friends, acoustic variety, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 27, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Sept. 1, Shae Celine, rock, jazz, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 29, Jeff Kloetzel with Bob Evoniuk, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., $20 for table of 4-6, lawn seating is free, first-come, first-served; reservations by phone only.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Aug. 27, Sonido Alegre, flamenco, 5:30-7:30 p.m. , no cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 26, Sarah Dion Brooks, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 2, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sept. 10. Salsa Brava, salsa music, dance lesson 6:30 p.m., music 7-9:30 p.m., $15-$20, reservations required.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 27, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Sept. 3, JustaDuo, easy listening, soft rock,5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover. Events are outdoors; get advance tickets online.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 28, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m.; Aug. 29, The Giantess Duo, rock, jazz, blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Sept. 2, Jazz Mafia, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704.

Aug. 29, Jon Galfano, soft rock, easy listening, 3-5 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 27, Phil King, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 28, Mercy Trio, blues, R&B, 4-6 p.m., Aug. 29, Son Ravello, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 29, Dennis Konecny, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., $5; Sept. 1, Delilah's Hot Club, 1940s swing, 5-7 p.m. with dance lessons at 5 p.m., cover. Call for reservations or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 27, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 28, Brian Swan Band, eclectic rock and blues, 6-8 p.m., $10; Sept. 1, Adam Gabriel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 28, JustaDuo, light rock, pop, 5-7 p.m., outdoors. No cover. Call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Aug. 27, The High Bushy Tails, country. Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text for reservations.

MUSIC

Josephine County

SUBTRACTUS & JUSTIN SAYNE N8V, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 26, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Hard rock, rap 'n' roll, for Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park. Free.

GHOST BOMBERS, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 2, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Freak wave, for Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park. 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.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m Sept. 4, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-488-3593. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

FUNQDAQIT, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 9, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Pop rock, hip hop, for Illinois Valley Concerts in the Park. Free.

Jackson County

FRANKIE HERNANDEZ BAND, 6 p.m.. Aug. 27, Callahan's Mountain Lodge, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Roots, reggae, funk, soul music on an outdoor stage. Tickets $25 at eventbrite.com.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN VIBES MUSIC SERIES 2021, 6 p.m.. Aug. 27, Sept 10, Sept. 24, Oct. 2, Oct., 29 and Dec. 31, Callahan's Mountain Lodge, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Live music on an outdoor stage. Aug. 27: Frankie Hernandez Band with guest; Sept. 10: Free Creatures with Wind Fields; Sept. 24L Zepdrix with Phoenix Sigalove; Oct. 2, Sol Seed with The Illies. Tickets $25 per show; Oct. 29: Jeff Pevar and Inger Nova Project (tickets on sale Sept. 1); Dec. 31, New Year's Eve party, (tickets on sale Nov. 1.) Tickets at eventbrite.com.

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.

GRAPEFEST 2021, 5 p.m. Aug. 28, Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Metal music indoors and outdoors by Tallboy, Doves & Vultures, Beyond the Tide and Seth Hansson. No cover.

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 by the Peter Anastos Quntet in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $62 reserved, $42 lawn, $32 child lawn. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

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. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

"SIX FEET APART: STORIES OF RESILIENCE AND TRANSFORMATION," 5:30 p.m. Aug. 29, online, through Anima Mundi Productions, 541-833-3066, humanitytickets.com. Multimedia choral oratorio performed by the HEX Vocal Ensemble, 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. 29 launch event.

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. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

PORTUGAL, THE MAN, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Alt rock pop, with opening artist TBD, and pre-concert music by Aurelian Blue in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $69 reserved, $49 lawn, $39 child lawn. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

CHICAGO, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Britt Hill, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rock, with opening artist TBD, and pre-concert music by David Pinsky & Phil Newton in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $85 reserved, $55 lawn, $45 child lawn. Masks and proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test required.

CHIC STREET MAN, 8 p.m. Sept 8, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Urban blues, funky jazz, wit and humor. Tickets $15. Masks and proof of vaccination — or recent negative COVID test results — required.

JORDAN ST. CYR, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 10, The Story, 318 B St., Ashland, eventbrite.com. Christian singer songwriter performs, with guest Frankie Hernandez. $35 advance, $45 door.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 1: SURPRISED SURRENDER, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, 3 p.m. Sept. 11-12, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Cellist Cicely Parnas joins the orchestra to perform works by Saint-Georges, Tchaikovsky and Haydn. Tickets by subscription only.

THE SINGER & THE SONGWRITER, 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Allen Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Original music of Rachel Garcia and Thus Tran. Tickets $15. Masks and proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test results required.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 2: AUTUMN SHINES, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Tomas Cotik joins the orchestra to perform works by Gounod, Piazzola, Vivaldi. Tickets by subscription only.

Douglas County

TOB — THAT OTHER BAND, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-5846. R&B, jazzy blues, 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

"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.

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

"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).

"BROADWAY'S BEST BAD GIRLS," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 3-19, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, randalltheatre.com. Concert-style revue of songs from Broadway musicals. Tickets on sale soon.

"THE BOOK OF WILL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through 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. Tickets $30 adults, $25, seniors and students, online and by phone.

"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.

SLAPHAPPY COMEDY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Stand-up comedy with host Nic Lanier, openers Sammy Edan and Sam Bloom, featuring Alvin Duke and closer Shannon Battle, for 18 and older. $10.

"POIROT: MURDER ON THE LINKS," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sept. 16-Nov. 7, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Adaptation based on Agatha Christie mystery featuring Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. Tickets $25, $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.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK FALL ON THE FARM PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Sept. 25, 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.

Jackson County

BILINGUAL STORYWALK, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. through Sept. 6, William Mott Memorial Park, 2190 Jeremy St., Central Point, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Families can stroll through the park at their own pace to read "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" in English and Spanish. Free.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday; attendance is limited; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

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. Open by appointment only, contact 541-659-3858 or guild@southernoregonguild.org.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Adornment," mixed media paintings by Eric Peterson, through Aug. 31; "Splash," intuitive abstract expressionism in watercolor by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, Aug. 31-Sept. 26. 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; viewed in person or take a virtual tour on gallery's website.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. "Urban Hieroglyphys, images of pavement etched onto fabric by Chris Carpenter, through August, plus work by about 30 artists.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Safari II" art by Jane and Vernon Lawhorne, Judy Benson Le Neir and artists of Africa, through August.

PROJECT SPACE GALLERY, 106 Talent Ave., Suite 5, Talent, 541-621-7767. Work by Sarah Burns and Julian Bell, 2-8 p.m. Aug. 27.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Crow's Shadow Institute of the Arts: Printmaking Works from the Permanent Collection, through Sept. 24; new work by gallery members, through Aug. 27.

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

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. Sept. 7, 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. Sept. 7, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "And The Mountains Echoed" by Khaled Hosseini, via Zoom. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 10, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Overstory" by Richard Powers, via Zoom. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

LABOR DAY FESTIVAL, Sept. 4-6, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-254-4161. Parade, Tuff trucks, game booths, karaoke contests, Harley raffle.

Jackson County

FESTIVAL ON THE ROGUE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 11, Upper Rogue Regional County Park, 7660 Rogue River Drive, Shady Cove, festivalontherogue.net. Food and music, river boats, fly tying demos, casting lessons, aquarium of adult salmon and steelhead, Smokey Bear, educational exhibits, raffles, artisan and craft booths. Free admission.

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." September theme is "As Autumn Leaves Fall."

SCHOOL SUPPLIES & CLOTHING FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m Aug. 28, Grants Pass Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Giveaways of free school supplies and clothing for kids and families in need.

NONPROFIT BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 28, in the parking lot at Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Book sales to benefit local nonprofit organizations, including the Rogue Valley Humane Society, Josephine County Historical Society, JOE's Place, Our Foster Kids, KS Wild.

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.

SWAMP CARNIVAL, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Reinhart Volunteer Park, Lincoln and Webster Roads, Grants Pass. Shrek-themed lawn games, crafts, treats, meet-and-greet with characters from "Shrek." Activity tickets one for $1, six for $5, 15 for $10; bring cash.

CORVETTE SHOW & SHINE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m Sept. 4, Jim Sigel Automotive, 1601 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0811, sovette.com. Corvette owners converge to show off their rides. Free.

FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHT, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 10, 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. Everything is free except the food.

RAT ROD RUKKUS, Sept. 18, Pottsville Museum, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-450-4429. Show of homemade custom cars, traditional and modified cars, vintage travel trailers and motorcycles, with vendors, pin-up contest, hula hoop contest, beard contest, raffle, swap meet, food vendors. $10 for participants, $3 for spectators.

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.

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. 26, 4-H demonstrations. Admission is free.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk Aug. 27, Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, 334 Holmes Ave., Medford, 541-774-2400. Showing of "Cars." Free.

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.org. Poker chip fun run, movie in the park, two show 'n' shines, downtown cruise, multicultural car show and performance event.

LOCAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon-1 p.m. Sept. 1, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "Napoleon Revisited: Kerby's Fascinating History," ninth in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

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.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 5, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-295-5986. Up to 75 vendors. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

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

PATRIOT'S RUN, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 11, Moose Lodge, 9713 Old Stage Road, Gold Hill, 541-761-1379, househuntergp@hotmail.com. Sign-ups 9-11 a.m. for all bikes and cars, with breakfast and BBQ, 50/50 raffle, auction, live music by Mercy; $15 for one rider, $20 for two, second hand $5.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Sept. 11, 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.

SOUTHERN OREGON WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S, 10 a.m. Sept. 18, US Cellular Park, 300 Lowry Lane, Medford; 503-416-0213, alz.org/walk. Registration 10 a.m., ceremony, 10:45 a.m., walk 11 a.m., with promise garden flowers.

CANCELED — "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.

CANCELED — WILD ROGUE PRO RODEO, 7 p.m. Sept. 10-11, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com.

CANCELED — SOUTHERN OREGON BREWFEST, 5-10 p.m. Sept. 17, noon-8 p.m. Sept. 18, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com.

— CANCELED — 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.

— CANCELED — 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.

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

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. Gary Margason, Aug. 27-28; The Eddy Ross Band, through Aug. 29; Tacotopia: Tequila & Music Festival, Sept. 11; Larry the Cable Guy, Sept.17; Fall Classic Rodeo, Sept. 18-19; 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. 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, Sept. 17-18; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800.

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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