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All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.

NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679, thecoppermug.com. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke with Judi, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays, Tim Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ Finattik, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Jan. 6, Ripple Effect, Grateful Dead and Beatles, 8-11 p.m.Wednesdays, and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

MILL STREET MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Thursdays, open mic and karaoke, p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, DJ, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, DJ dance party, 7-11 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

SAM'S CORNER, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0069. Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 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. Jan. 7, Saucy, rock, pop, funk, 9 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 8, The Rogue Underground, funk, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 14, Dos Tacos, alt rock, Pandora Band, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 15, Step It Up 'N Go, rockabilly, 9 p.m.-midnight. ; Jan. 22, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Jan. 6, Nick Spurgeon, acoustic variety, with comedian Justin Talbot, 10 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. 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.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Jan. 14-15, Comedy at the Pub, with Travis Nelson, and Chase Mayers, 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $20 at eventbrite.com; Jan. 20 acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Jan. 6, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 7, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 8, Cover 3, adult contemporary, Motown classics, modern R&B, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Jan. 7, Levity Circus Collective, aerialists, 9-10:30 p.m., $8; Jan. 9. Rogue Poetry Slam, 7-9 p.m., $5; Jan. 14, The Bouray, funk, 8-11 p.m., no cover; Jan. 16, The Lantern: Beginnings, storytelling, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., no cover.

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. Fridays and Saturdays, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Jan. 6, Boondock Boys, southern rock, country, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 7, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 8, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 12, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m. No cover. Jan. 13, Latin Night, class and social dance, 6:30-10 p.m., $10 advance, $15 door, call or text 541-630-4745, or contact saralenodanceco@gmail.com.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Jan. 12, trivia, 5-8 p.m.; Jan. 27, bingo, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Thursdays, live band karaoke, 7-10 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. Jan. 7, hip hop social, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 8, The Music of Frank Ellis, Crux of NIMH, Insanity's Reign, Acousta Noir, rock, metal, acoustic storyteller blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Jan. 12, WC Edgar, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Jan. 9, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 4-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 5-9 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Thursdays, karaoke, 10 p.m.-1 a.m. , no cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Jan. 7, Buddy Paprock, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Jan. 15, Geary "The Legend" Hanley, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Jan. 6, Shine Swing Trio, jazz, swing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 7, Not Too Shabby, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 8, Stolen Moments, jazz, swing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Jan. 9, Danielle Kelly Trio, vintage, neo soul, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Jan. 7, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Jan. 8, Phil King, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Jan. 20, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $40 in advance., call or go online.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Jan. 9, Phil King, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Jan. 9, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Jan. 13, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Jan. 8, Highway Bound, country, 4-6 p.m.; Jan. 9. Frankie Hernandez, rock, reggae, soul, 4-6 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Jan. 7, Bustin' Out, rock, 6-8 p.m. , $7-$10; Jan. 9, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Jan. 8, Jeff Kloeztel, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Jan. 7, Michael St. John, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text for reservations.

MUSIC

Josephine County

MARTY RAY PROJECT: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 7 p.m. Jan. 7 The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091 Grants Pass. Alt rock, Americana, bluegrass, blues, for both live audience and livestream. Live show tickets are $60, livestream tickets are $5, online at thehivve.ticketspice.com.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Jan. 8, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-218-0126. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation. Masks required.

TAYLOR RED, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Identical triplets showcase sibling harmony and multi-instrumentalist skills performing country and pop music. Tickets by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 4: TRIANGLE OF LOVE, 3 p.m. Jan. 23, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Vijay Venkatesh joins the orchestra to perform work by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Tickets $18, $24, $30, $38, $46. Or watch a digital recording of it at noon Jan. 28 for $20 per person.

DIEGO FIGUEIREDO, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Brazilian jazz guitarist. Tickets by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

SONS OF SERENDIP, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Quartet offers fresh interpretations of popular music with unique instrumentation. Tickets by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

Jackson County

WINTER SOUNDWALK, through 9 p.m. Jan. 6, downtown Ashland, rogueworldmusic.org. Stream or download an audio stream of 12 music groups from around the world, along with a map, for a self-guided, interactive tour of visual installations of art. Free.

FRIDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fridays, starting Jan. 7, online through Oregon Center for the Arts, 541-552-6101, oca-sou.edu. Music appreciation course, with concerts by various musicians. Free.

BRETT DENNEN, 7 p.m. Jan. 7, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-7001, liveatthearmory.com. Folk-pop singer-songwriter. Tickets $30 general, $139 VIP; proof of vaccination or proof of negative COVID test required, along with masks.

THE PIANO MEN, WITH JIM WITTER, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 8, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Music of the 1970s from the songbooks of Billy Joel and Elton John. Tickets $33, $35, $38 adults, $22, $25, $28 ages 22 and younger.

THE WEEPIES, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, livestream from SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland, 541-552-6348, ijpr.org. Singer-songwriter folk-pop duo perform for Jefferson Public Radio's One World Series. $32 reserved, $15 SOU students. See website for COVID safety requirements.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY — MASTERWORKS 4: TRIANGLE OF LOVE, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland; 3 p.m. Jan. 22, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Vijay Venkatesh joins the orchestra to perform work by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms. Tickets for Ashland concert: $36, $32, $48, $58; Tickets for Medford concert: $18, $32, $36, $44, $52. Or watch a digital recording of it at noon Jan. 28 for $20 per person.

ROGUE VALLEY YOUTH CHORUSES, 3 p.m. Jan. 22, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-414-8309. Youth in third through 12th grade perform a program titled "May You Always Have a Song," the first concert of the group's 40th anniversary season. $10 adults, $5 students.

THE MOTET, 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-7001, liveatthearmory.com. Funk, soul, jazz quintet. Tickets $25 general; proof of vaccination or proof of negative COVID test required, along with masks.

JESSE COOK, 7 p.m. Jan. 23, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Guitarist and his band present rhythm and rhumba. Tickets $29, $32, $35 adults, $20, $23, $26 ages 22 and younger.

SO PERCUSSION, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Percussion ensemble performs work by modern, contemporary composers. Tickets $45 and $36 reserved, $10 SOU faculty and staff, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

Oregon coast

FLORENCE WINTER MUSIC FESTIVAL, Jan. 28-29. Florence Events Center, Florence. 541-997-1994, wintermusicfestival.org. Bands play bluegrass, new and traditional folk, Americana, plus workshops, jam sessions, food and drink. Lineup includes Growling Old Men, Appalachian Road Show, Kristen Grainger and True North, Karla Bonoff. Tickets: $42 for Friday night, $31 for Saturday afternoon, $49 for Saturday night, $98 for two-day pass;

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, Feb. 25-March 13, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Sherlock Holmes investigates a fanged beast, a family curse and the supernatural in a modern setting. Tickets $18. Masks required.

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

Jackson County

"SPOTLIGHT ON BOBBY DARIN," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 7-30, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Showcase of the singer's greatest hits, including "Beyond the Sea," "Splish Splash" and "Mack the Knife." Ticketsare $20-$38; 8 p.m. Jan. 6 preview is $20.

SLAPHAPPY COMEDY, 8 p.m. Jan. 13, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Comedians perform. Tickets $10 in person or livestreaming.

WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Improvised comedy and song based on audience suggestions. Tickets $47, $50, $53.

FRIENDS THE MUSICAL PARODY, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Loving lampoon of the popular TV sitcom, for mature audiences. Tickets are $32, $35 and $38.

"MOON OVER BUFFALO," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. various days, Feb. 10-April 10, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Ken Ludwig comedy about two fading actors desperate for one last shot at stardom. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

Douglas County

"THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 20-Feb. 13, Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Six misfit adolescents compete in a high-spirited spelling bee. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; on sale Jan. 3. Masks and other safety measures required.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK SHAKIN' OFF THOSE WINTER BLUES PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Jan. 22, 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

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.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited, masks required; 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-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

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. "Faux Fun," art by local artists spoofing a well-known masterwork, and "6 x 6," an auction of work measuring 6 inches by 6 inches, Jan. 18-Feb. 19.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. Work by gallery members, ongoing.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, ongoing.

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

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Painting, sculpture and mixed media by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Nicole Wasgatt, Corey Kahn, Inger Nova Jorgensen and Robyn Forsyth, ongoing.

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.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "East Meets East — The Year of the Tiger," work from Japan, China, Tibet and Thailand, through January.

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

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. "Attracted to Light," new work in various media by area artists, through January and February.

PROJECT SPACE GALLERY, 106 Talent Ave., Suite 5, Talent, 541-621-7767. Work by Sarah Burns and Julian Bell, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Light Waves," mixed media paintings by Wendy Hines, through Jan. 7; "Winter Romance," paintings by Annekatrine Harrington, Jan. 14-Feb. 25; "Nature's Elegance," sculptures by Joe Garnero and photographs by Allan rowell, Jan. 14-March 4.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Mixed media sculptural work by Elizabeth York, ongoing. All proceeds support York's Shine a Light organization, raising awareness about, preventing and rehabilitating victims of sex trafficking.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Abstract Architectural," optic-twisting photographs by Richard Greene, through Feb. 2.

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

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Jan. 11, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, via Zoom. Free.

RANDOM FANDOM, 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 15, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Group discusses Fruits Basket, via Zoom. Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 21, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Jan. 22, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Diwmline, via Zoom, for ages 11-18, Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 25, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Goodness Paradox: The Strange Relationship Between Virtue and Violence in Human Evolution" by Richard Wrangham, via Zoom. Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. Feb. 1, 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. Feb. 1 jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Wright Brothers" by David G. McCollough, via Zoom. Free.

ROGUE READS, through February, through Jackson County Library Services, jcls.org. Reading program encourages readers of all ages to read and discuss the same books. This year's program features titles related to themes of indigeneity, community and the environment. Free.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

GRANTS PASS DANCE CLUB, 11:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays, starting Jan. 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-499-1405, grantspassdanceclub.com. Line dance lessons (11:45 a.m.), ballroom lessons (1 p.m.) , open dancing to music by Rogue Gold (2-3:30 p.m.); $5-$7, first visit is free, no partner needed, bring own water and snacks. Masks required.

GRANTS PASS DANCE CLUB, 1-4 p.m. Fridays starting Jan. 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-499-1405, grantspassdanceclub.com. Social dancing, with different musicians each week; $5-$7, first visit is free, no partner needed, bring own water and snacks. Masks required.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 15 Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items. Admission free.

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 updates.

Jackson County

CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Jan. 7-8, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Riders compete in the 2021 finals. Friday tickets $15 in advance, $20 at the gate; Saturday tickets $20 inn advance, $25 at the gate.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Jan. 8, 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.

ROGUE BROADBAND BREWFEST, Jan. 14-15, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Beer brewers come together to share samples. Six tastes $5, six tastes and glass $15, 12 tastes and glass $20.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan, 16, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 541-295-5986. Up to 75 vendors set up outdoors in the parking lot. Admission $1.

WINTER BLUSH BRIDAL SHOW, 5-8 p.m. Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Jan. 29, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Wedding professionals share information and products on all things related to engagements, weddings, honeymoons. Admission $5 per couple, $2 guests, advance, $7 per couple, $4 guests at the door.

ASHLAND ROTARY CENTENNIAL ICE RINK, Thursday-Sunday, through Feb. 21, Nutley Street and Winburn Way, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-552-2258, ashland.or.us/icerink. Outdoor ice rink open to the public. Admission $5 adults, $4 ages 6-13, free for 5 and younger. Check online schedule for free skate hours, lessons, hockey times before heading out.

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, starting at 4 p.m. Masks required.

Portland area

ZOOLIGHTS, through Jan. 9, Oregon Zoo, Portland. oregonzoo.org/zoolights. Walk-through and drive-thru display of more than 1.5 million lights. Tickets are entry-times and must be purchased in advance. Drive-thru is $65 per car; walk-thru is $24 for adults, $19 for kids 2-11.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Brothers Reed, Jan. 5-9; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 8; Daughtry, Jan. 15; Larry The Cable Guy, Feb. 11; Siper Bowl Party, Feb. 13; Midland, Foghat, April 2; Boz Scaggs, May 28; Aug. 20;.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Late Night Comedy on the Coast, Jan. 21-22; UFC 270 Viewing Party, Jan. 22; Late Night Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 25-26; 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.

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.

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


Entertainment guide

AT THE MOVIES
This movie schedule is good beginning Friday. A • indicates a film new to the area.  Read More »


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