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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Feb. 18, Brass Alibi, rock, country, funk, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke, 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. Feb. 17, Rambling Bear, Americana folk duo, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Feb. 19, The Kind, classic rock, folk rock, country rock, blues, gospel, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Feb. 18, Doves and Vultures, with Jon Martin, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $7 advance at eventbrite.com, $10 door.

MILL STREET MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Feb. 19, DJ Finattik, dance music, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open mic and karaoke, 6 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, Neon Nights, with DJ dance music, 6-11 p.m. No cover.

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

SAM'S CORNER, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0069. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. 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. Feb. 17, Vocab Slick, DJ True Justice and Z Man, Bay Area hip hop, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; Feb. 18, The Reverberays, surf rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Feb. 19, Wisoul, international DJs, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Feb. 25, Darby Doll's Burlesque Bingo, 7-9 p.m., $10.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Feb. 17, Ripple Effect, original rock, 8:30-11:30 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, 541-507-1862. Feb. 26, Zwickelmania, with free samples, guided brewery tours; March 6, Yoga Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; 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. Feb. 17 acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m., no cover.; Feb. 19, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m., no cover; March 11-12, Comedy @ the Pub, with Auggie Smith and Dax Jordan, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Feb. 18, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Feb. 17-19, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Feb. 20, Bob Haworth, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 24, Greg Frederick, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Feb. 20, The Lantern, storytelling, 7-9 p.m.; 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.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. Thursdays, trivia, 6 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. Feb. 18-19, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Feb. 19, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., no cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Feb. 20, live music, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Feb. 18, Hog Wild, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Feb. 19, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute with guest guitarist Blues Hall of Fame-er Bobby Messano, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Feb. 23, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing,, big band, 7-9 p.m., no cover; April 7, Hunks, The Show, 8 p.m., $21.95-$69.95, at eventbrite.com.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Feb. 18, Carla Bauer, acoustic variety, 8-11 p.m.; 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. Feb. 18, Jessy Jayne & The Lit Dice, classic jazz, blues, rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Feb. 19, Oscar Goldman, hip hop with poetry, with Sun Yoga, 9 p.m.-midnight; Feb. 24, The Barrel-Aged Minstrels, original and classic rock, Americana, pop, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Feb. 18, line dancing, 7 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 5-9 p.m. No cover

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Feb. 19, South Fork Four, classic rock of the 60s-80s from Myrtle Point, 9 p.m.-midnight; , 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.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. March 18, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. 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.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Feb.18, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT, 240 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-702-2164. Feb. 23, open jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 24, trivia, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Feb. 17, Danielle Kelly Trio, retro and new R&B, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Feb. 18, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Feb. 19, Jon Galfano, acoustic variety, 5:30-76:30 p.m.; Feb. 20, Rod Patrone, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 24, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, jazz, soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Feb. 18, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 4-6 -p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. March 10, Patrick Bell, tales and Celtic harp and tunes of old Ireland, $25 suggested, reserve at seats@cagefreeconcerts.com; March 16, An Irish Rambling House, American, Celtic and Baroque dance, music and lore, 7-9 p.m., $28 advance at grizzlypeakwinery.com, $30 door.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Feb. 17, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5-7 p.m., $40 at eventbrite.com; Feb. 19. Phil King, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; Feb. 23, Son Ravello, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m; Feb. 27, Sip & Paint, 1-4 p.m., contact for cost and details.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Feb. 20, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m., no cover; Feb. 23, Sip & Paint Pottery, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $40 at eventbrite.com. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Feb. 20, live music, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

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

Feb. 18, Jon Galfano and Jen Ambrose, acoustic guitar and flute, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 20, Dave Cahalan, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Feb. 18, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 9, Mercy Trio, blues, R&B, soul,4-6 p.m.; Feb. 20, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Feb. 18, The Rogue Underground, funk, soul, rock, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Feb. 20, Carla Bauer, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Feb. 25, Duke Street, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Feb. 27, Aged to Perplextion, 3-5 p.m., $7-$10. Call for reservations. or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Feb. 18, Marshall Stack & Friends, acoustic rock, pop, folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Feb. 19 Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; Feb. 23, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Feb. 19, JustaDuo, easy listening, soft rock, 2-4 p.m., outside on the lawn, bring chairs. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Feb. 18, Joshua Paul Duo, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text for reservations.

MUSIC

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 17, 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.

MARCH FOURTH, 8 p.m. March 3, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Musicians, dancers, Vaudeville-style performers, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $30 general.

Jackson County

NOTEWORTHY, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Nine-voice a cappella female ensemble from Brigham Young University performs pop, rock, jazz, hip hop and spirituals. Tickets $18 general, $12 students. See website for COVID-19 protocols.

FRIDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. select Fridays, online through Oregon Center for the Arts, 541-552-6348, oca-sou.edu. Music appreciation course, with concerts by various musicians. Feb. 18, Chanticleer; March 4, regular showcase; March 18-April 2, no performances during spring break. Free.

CHANTICLEER, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18, 3 p.m. Feb. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. All male vocal ensemble performs on the theme "Awakenings" on Friday, and on the theme "After a Dream" on Saturday. Tickets $45 and $36 reserved, $10 SOU faculty and staff, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders; $20 for livestream. See website for COVID safety protocols.

AFTERNOON TEA & CELLO, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Lovejoy's Tea Room, 96 N. Main St., #201, Ashland, 541-708-6718. Tea sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and raspberry preserves, petit fours, chocolate truffles, bottomless pot of tea, with music of Bach, Vivaldi and originals performed by Michal Pelzewicz. $60.

SOU CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Quintet 7 Reeds joins Saxistential sax quartet and clarinet quartet to perform Marc Mellits' "Splinter," both in-person and livestreamed. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU students and faculty. See website for COVID safety protocols.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, virtual concerts, siskiyousingers.org. The Siskiyou Singers, under the direction of Mark Reppert, perform "Song of Democracy" and "Where There is Love." Free, donations welcome.

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 tackles a mystery involving a family curse, a doomed romance and a supernatural hound. Tickets $18. Masks required.

THEATER AUDITIONS, 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and March 1, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evbelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Cold readings from the script of "Becky's New Car" and improvisation exercises. Call-backs at 6:30 p.m. March 3.

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

SLAPHAPPY COMEDY, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Nic Lanier hosts stand-up comedy with Neal Cody, Dylan Jenkins and Jake Silberman, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $10.

"THE THANKSGIVING PLAY," 8 p.m. Feb.17-19, Feb. 24-25, 4 p.m. Feb. 26, 2 p.m. Feb. 27, Black Box Theatre, SOU Theatre Building, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Three bleeding-heart liberals undertake mounting a woke Thanksgiving play, a satire of clueless white people straining to be politically correct. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 alumni, free for students. See website for COVID safety protocols.

"CAMELOT," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 18-March 13, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Lerner & Loewe musical based on the legend of King Arthur is updated to 2022. Tickets $33 and $36, with a pay-what-you-can performance at 8 p.m. Feb. 16 and $20 preview performance at 8 p.m. Feb. 17.

BRIAN REGAN, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedy. Tickets $44, $47, $50. See website for COVID protocols.

"THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS," 8 p.m. Feb. 24-26, March 3-5, 2 p.m. March 6, Main Stage Theatre, SOU Theatre Building, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. A perpetually famished lackey schemes to double his wages by serving two masters simultaneously, going to desperate lengths to conceal his ruse. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 alumni, free for students. See website for COVID safety protocols.

"NEWSIES," 7 p.m. Feb. 25-26, March 3-5, 3 p.m. Feb. 26-27, March 6, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, sites.google.com/district6.org/craterpac. Students present musical based on the true story of a 1899 newsboys strike in New York City. Tickets $20 general, $10 students, seniors, veterans.

"CLUE: THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 27, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-601-8810, randalltheatre.com. Randall Theatre Company presents musical based on the popular board game, with a different outcome every show based on audience input. Tickets $20, in-person only. See website for COVID protocols.

"FRANKIE AND JOHNNY IN THE CLAIR DE LUNE," 2 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, March 4-13, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. Michael J. Hume directs Kate Hurster and Al Espinosa in this bittersweet comedy about an unlikely romance that begins to develop between two lonely people. Tickets $30 general; $25 for March 3 preview, $40 for March 4 opener to benefit the Ashland Food Project, followed by wine and talk-back with actors and director.

"TRIUMPH OF LOVE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through March 6, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Musical comedy about love and mistaken identities. Tickets $35 adult, $28 students and seniors, $20 for Feb. 10 preview, online and by phone. See website for COVID protocols.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

SPROUT A READER, 10:30-11 a.m., Feb. 17, online through Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Free storytime kit and early literacy tips for parents and caregivers of children 5 and younger. Free.

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART, 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 19, 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. Photography by Ted Demetriades, through Feb 28, plus 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, through Feb. 19.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Feb. 18, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Work by four members of the Siskiyou woodcraft Guild, through Feb. 27, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian Theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Photographs by Thomas Glassman, through April 16.

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.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. "No Mirrors in This House," wall installations combining porcelain figures, mirrors and wooden altars that examine the meditative qualities of religious iconography and the natural world, by Juan Miguel Santiago, through March 5.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Whimsical paintings by Stacey Dressen McQueen, figurative sculptures by Stan Peterson, vibrantly colored prints by Noriko Sugita, and playful sculptures by Sara Swink, through March 19. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

JACKSONVILLE LIBRARY, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. "Elements of Home," mobile exhibit by De La Raiz Latinx Story Project exploring the connection of home and our relationship with water, air, fire and Earth, with stories and personal cultural elements from artists Tahiz Perezchica and Alexandra Vanderip, through March.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Winter Romance," paintings by Annekatrine Harrington, through Feb. 25; "Nature's Elegance," sculptures by Joe Garnero and photographs by Allan rowell, through March 4; new work by gallery artists, through April 29; artists reception 5:30-8:30 p.m. Feb. 18.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Partial Reconstructions," work by Mariam Ghani playing on the relationship between a place and its history, plus highlights from the permanent collection and masterworks on loan, through March 19, Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

LITERARY

Josephine County

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.

Jackson County

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 18 jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett via Zoom; free, advance registration.

RANDOM FANDOM, 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 19, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Group discusses Pokemon, the 25th anniversary, via Zoom. Free.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Feb. 19, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Sheets: Vol. 1" by Brenna Thummier via Zoom, for ages 11-18, Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "How to Be Less Stupid About Race: On Racism, White Supremacy and the Racial Divide" by Crystal Fleming, via Zoom. Free.

ROBIN WALL KIMMERER, 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 23, online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Author discusses her work and themes in "Braiding Sweetgrass" and answer questions. Free, advance registration; submit questions to roguereads@jcls.org.

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.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, 6 p.m. Feb. 25, online through Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center, kswild.org. Award-winning films focused on environmental conservation and activism, with a raffle and prizes. Films are available to view on-demand for five days. Tickets $15 singles, $30 groups or give-what-you-can.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FAMILY NIGHT OUT, 5:30-10 p.m. Feb. 18, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-821-0372, rootsoutdoorschool.com. Learn about the Rogue Opt Outside Together School with games and meet-and-greet, raffle. $5 adults, $2 children, with a portion of proceeds from food and beverage purchases going to support the school.

CHARLIE BROWN SQUARES, 7-10 p.m. Feb. 19, Square Dance Center, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 56641-218-2539, charliebrownsquares.com. Snoopy for President Dance, with caller Chuck Simpkins, cuer Rikki Lobato; pre-rounds, 7 p.m., plus and mainstream, 7:30-10 p.m. Square dance attire welcome, face masks or shields required. $8 adults, $4 under 18.

FREE FISHING DAYS, Feb. 19-20, throughout Oregon, myodfw.com. Anglers can fish, crab or clam anywhere in the state with no license. Free.

MIDDLE ROGUE STEELHEADERS AUCTION FUNDRAISER, noon Feb. 26-March 9, online at rogue-steelheaders.org. A variety of items on the auction block to raise money for ongoing conservation and restoration projects in the Rogue Valley. No fee to participate, open to all.

CINDERELLA'S BALL — FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE, 6-8 p.m. March 5, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001, grantspassymca.org. Dancing, contests, entertainment, treats, keepsake gift and photo. Early registration, through Feb. 25, cost per couple: $35 for YMCA members, $45 nonmembers, $10 for each additional daughter; late registration, Feb. 26-March 3, is an additional $10 per couple. Advance online registration required.

CHARLIE BROWN SQUARES, 7-10 p.m. March 5, Square Dance Center, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 56641-218-2539, charliebrownsquares.com. Feed the Need Dance, with caller Phil Ramey, cuer Sarge Glidewell; pre-rounds, 7 p.m., mainstream with plus tips, 7:30-10 p.m. Square dance attire welcome, face masks or shields required. $8 adults, $4 under 18, bring nonperishable food donations for the Josephine County Food Bank.

FLIGHTS OF MARCH, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 12, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Raptor encounters with bee garden and food trucks. Admission $9-$16; $10 for glass and first beer, $15 beer flights.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. March 26 Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

GRANTS PASS DANCE CLUB, 1-4 p.m. Fridays, 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.

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.

GRANTS PASS DANCE CLUB, 11:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Mondays, 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 Big Band (2-3:30 p.m.); $5-$7, first visit is free, no partner needed, bring own water and snacks. Masks required.

Jackson County

BAVARIAN NIGHT, 3-9 p.m. Feb. 19, Mt. Ashland Ski Area, Mount Ashland, 541-482-2897, mtashland.com. Music by Seth Charles Band (5-8 p.m.), raffle, food, fireworks (9 p.m.), twilight skiing ($25), torchlight parade.

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.

BALLROOM DANCE PARTY, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 25, Evergreen Ballroom, 6088 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, 541-826-8000. Open dancing to a mix of ballroom, Latin and swing. $6 general, $5 youth, free for 10 and younger.

SPORTSMEN'S & OUTDOOR RECREATION SHOW, noon-9 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 27, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Exhibits and attractions related to the outdoor recreation industry, from hunting and fishing to hiking and climbing, to outdoor clothing and travel agents. Admission $8 adults, $1 ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger; seniors 65 and older admitted free on Friday.

STAR PROMENADERS, 5-9:30 p.m. Feb. 26, Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford, 541-890-6327, starpromenaders.org. 65th Birthday Dance: 5 p.m. advanced, 6 p.m. potluck, 7 p.m. pre-rounds, 7:30 p.m. mainstream and plus. Square dance attire encouraged, finger foods welcome, face masks or shields welcome. $8 at the door.

SWING DANCE, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 26, Evergreen Ballroom, 6088 Crater Lake Ave., Medford, 541-826-8000. Intro to swing lesson, 7 p.m., open dancing, 7:30-9 p.m. $10 general, $5 under 18.

LOCAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon-1 p.m. March 2 online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. "Hidden History of Ashland, Oregon" the third program in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

MONSTER TRUCK NITRO TOUR, 7:30 p.m. March 4, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. March 5, 2 p.m. March 6, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774- 8270, attheexpo.cop. Incredible 10,000-pound car-crunching giants compete in racing, wheelie contests, freestyle action. Tickets $23-$25 adults, $15-$20 kids 3-12, $20 ride truck pass, $10 pit party pass, $35-$40 VIP; get advance discounts at monstertrucktour.com.

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.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Saucy, through Feb. 20; Hill Street Band, Feb. 23-27; Midget Wrestling Warriors, March 19; Midland, April 2; Hotel California, salute to the Eagles, April 16; Cagesport 63 Live, May 7; Boz Scaggs, May 28; Foghat, Aug. 20.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Late Night Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 25-26; Late Night Comedy on the Coast, March 18-19; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 272 viewing party, March 5.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Silverhill Band, March 4-5; Highway Bound, July 22-23.

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.


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