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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. May 21, Ancient Baby, folk reggae, 7-10 p.m.; June 3, Owls & Aliens, hard rock, with Dos Tacos, alt funk rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. May 20-21, Saucy, rock, pop, funk, disco, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

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

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. May 21, DJ Ron, 8 p.m.-1 a.m.; May 22, Pandora Band, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. May 26, The Shaky Harlots, garage, surf, punk, psychedelic rock, 8 p.m., $7 advance at eventbrite.com, $10 door.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. May22, Leadbetter Band, rock, 7-10 p.m., outdoors, $7.

RASCAL'S BAR & GRILL, 20215 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. June 16, Sweet N'Juicy, funk punk, 9-11 p.m., $5.

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. May 20, Alcyon Massive Band, hip hop reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10 at brownpapertickets.com; May 21, Lucho Randazzo's Latin Night, 7 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; May 22, Mandala Effect, One Vote For Violence, 13 Thrones, Sadist, Within the Pyre, metal, 7 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. May 20, Guppy, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. May 19, The Reverberays, surf rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Fridays, DJ For the Wicked, 8 p.m.-midnight; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. May 25, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; June 5, Yoga Sunday, 10:45 a.m., $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. June 21, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. May 19, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m.; May 26, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. May 20, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. May 19, Hollis & Haworth, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; May 20, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 7-10 p.m.; May 21. Bustin' Out, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; May 26, Steve Hopkins & Friends, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. May 20, Grateful Dead Night with Shine On, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Joel Tefteller and Kenny The Wingman, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. May 20, Dayton Mason and Bob Rawlings, 5-7 p.m., on the patio; May 21, Charles Guy & Linda Powers, 4-6 p.m, on the patio.; No cover, RSVP required.

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. June 3, JustaDuo, easy listening, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; 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, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. May 20-21, Comedy Club, with opener Zach Hammond and headliner Art Krug and 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. May 19, The Mikes, variety, 6-9 p.m.; May 21, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m.; May 26, Mister Bee, variety, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., call ahead to reserve. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. May 29, Clayton Joseph Smith, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

FRY FAMILY FARM, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, 541-622-8154. July 15, The Brothers Reed Band with Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic folk pop, 7-10 p.m., $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. May 20, The Gist, classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 21, Dos tacos, alt funk rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 25, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; May 26, Latin Night, 6-10 p.m., lesson (6 p.m.) and social dance (7-10 p.m.), $10, advance at saraleno.com, $15 door, text 541-630-4745 or contact saralenodanceco@gmail.com;No cover, unless noted.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Mondays, game night, 5-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo night, 5-7 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. May 19. Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-9 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. May 19, Lights on the Coast, hard rock, 8 p.m.; May 20, Ancient Baby, folky reggae from Colorado, with comedian Peter Nelson, 9 p.m.; May 21, The Music of Frank Ellis, indie rock, and Widespread Haze, psychedelic rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m.; No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. May 20, Ghost Bomber, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 21, Dizzy, with Irons In the Fire, backporch folk with a kick, 9-11 p.m., $5; May 23, Bluphoria with Sokojo, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover, unless noted,

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. May 19, Ocean View, 8-9 p.m.; May 21, See Night, 9-10 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. June 2, Eight Dollar Mountain, Americana, bluegrass, 7-9 p.m., $10; July 7, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m. $10 at eventbrite.com.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. June 3, Nash Brothers, country, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, line dancing, 7 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. May 20, Seth Charles Band, funk, R&B, soul, 8 p.m., $10; May 21, Leadbetter Band, rock, blues, 8 p.m., $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. May 22, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 25, Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 5-7 p.m.; No cover, reservations recommended.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-12:345 a.m. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. May 20, Bishop Mayfield & Dean Angermeier, jazz, blues, soul, 5-7 p.m. No cover. Call for reservation.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. May 21, Redwood Empire, pop, rock, soul, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.; May 29, Doodles and Drinks, collaborative drawing, 4:30-6:30 p.m., no cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. May 22, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. June 4, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. May 27, Sonido Alegre, flamenco, Spanish music, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. May 20, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. June 5, Native Plant Botanical Garden Tour, info about plant ecology, plant propagation, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., free, register at eventbrite.com; June 25, Farm-to-Table Dinner, details to be announced, reservations required.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. May 27, Dark Eyes Duet, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

AWEN WINECRAFT, 240 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-702-2164. May 26, trivia, 5-7 p.m.; June 1 music jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m. No cover..

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. May 20, Clayton Joseph Scott Band, 6-8 p.m.; No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. May 19, Danielle Kelly Trio, soul, R&B, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 20, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; May 21, Dan Fellman & Grant Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 25, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 26, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. May 20, Sonido Alegre, flamenco, Spanish, 5-7 p.m.; May 21, Matt Barber, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 22, J Brothers, rock, blues, jazz, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. May 20, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 25, Shae & Jenni, rock, blues, standards, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. May 22, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. May 19, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; May 20, Hollis & Hayworth, folk, rock, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; May 21, Tobago Breeze and The Kucheela Hot Horns, Latin, Caribbean music, 6-8 p.m., $15 at dunbarfarms.com.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. May 21, Clayfolk Spring Pop-Up Sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 22, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. June 5, Alice DiMicele with Rob Kohler, acoustic groove, album release, 4-6 p.m., $20; June 17, Wake the Dead, Celtic Grateful Dead jam band, 7-9 p.m., $25.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. May 20, The J Brothers, rock, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 25, Niesja, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. May 28, Shine Swing Trio, 2-5 p.m., no cover; May 29, Jen Ambrose, rock, pop, jazz, blues, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. May 22, Dave and Enoch, Americana, blues, folk, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; May 27, Salsa Brava, salsa dance lesson, 6:45 p.m., salsa dance music, 7:15-9:30 p.m., $20 cash at the door.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. May 20, Dennis Konecny, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 22, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. May 28, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. May 20, Marshall Stack & Friends, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 21, J Brothers, rock, blues, 4-6 p.m.; May 22, Blue Birds, variety, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. May 20, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; May 22, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, Family Night, lawn games, indoor games, snacks, 4-7 p.m., no cover, no reservations. Call for reservations. or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. May 20, Keenan Pruett, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m, no cover; May 21, Blue Lightning, rock, 6-8 p.m., $8; May 25, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. May 21, Rock N Ebnother, soul, classic rock, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. May 20, Bim Jeam and the Sadness, Americana roots, country, folk, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. May 21, Cool Cat Funk, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. May 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.

CLAUDE BOURBON, 7 p.m. May 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Acoustic progressive blues guitarist. Tickets $20, advance.

JENNI'S PLAYLIST, 8-10 p.m. May 20, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Jenni Abdo performs originals and covers, with a live band and backup singers. Tickets $20 advance — get link at The Hivve's Facebook page — $25 door; also livestreamed.

STEPHEN PEARRY — THE VOICE OF RATT, 7 p.m. May 27, Riverside Park softball field, boatnik.com. Tickets $28.85 advance online, $30 at the gate; seating is general admission.

JASON DEA WEST: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 8 p.m. May 27, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Alt folk, Americana, vintage country, with guest Parker Smith. Tickets $15 advance — get link at The Hivve's Facebook page — $20 door.

NICK BLACK: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 8 p.m. May 28, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Rock, pop. Tickets $20 advance — get link at The Hivve's Facebook page — $25 door.

RUSTY SWING, 6:30 p.m. June 9, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Acoustic duo. Tickets $20, advance.

THIRD TUESDAY ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. June 21, Wild River Brewing and Pizza, 249 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Musicians gather to play and sing together. Free.


Jackson County

FRIDAY MUSIC SHOWCASE, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fridays, through June 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, and livestreamed online, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Music appreciation course, with concerts by various musicians. Free.

SOU JAZZ BAND, 7:30 p.m. May 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca-sou.edu. Jazz band holds final concert of the academic year, with two vocalists and a guitarist, performing swing, funk, blues and big band favorites, in person and livestream. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time faculty and students.

VOCAL RECITAL, 12:30 p.m. May 20, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Eric Sohnrey presents his junior recital, live and livestreamed. Free.

RAMBLIN' ROUND: SONGS OF THE OPEN ROAD, 1-2 p.m. May 21, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689, Tim Holt performs and discusses the songs of Tom Paxton, Utah Philips, Woody Guthrie and others with a program of railroad songs, hobo songs, songs of the Western migration and Dust Bowl ballads. Free.

A LEGACY OF SONG, 2 p.m. May 21, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Three Rogue Valley youth choruses perform songs from the last four decades. Tickets $10 adults, $5 students.

PETE SEEGER P RESENTS WOODY GUTHRIE, 3:30-5 p.m. May 21, North Mountain Park Pavilion, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-774-8689. Tim Holt portrays Pete Seeger, sharing songs and stories about Seeger's legendary friendship with Woody Guthrie. Free.

AFTERNOON TEA AND CELLO, 4:30 p.m. May 22, Lovejoy's Tea Room, 96 N. Main St., #201, Ashland, 541-708-6718. Cello concert by Michal Palzewicz, with tea service including sandwiches, scones, petit fours and chocolate truffles. $60, advance reservations.

FACULTY RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. May 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Derek Keller and Bernadette Mondok Keller deliver music and media, weaving together rock, rap, classical, jazz and fusion, live and livestreamed. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students.

PABLO CRUISE, 7:30 p.m. May 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The 1970s and '80s rock band performs its hits, including "Love Will Find a Way" and "I go to Rio," with Use Your Gift artist Jared Gutridge, to benefit the Use Your Gift Foundation. Tickets $30-$40 general, $100 limited VIP.

CHRISTOPHER WHYTE, 7:30 p.m. May 25, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Ensembles present final concert for the year, both live and livestreamed. Free.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. May 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Percussion ensembles present final concert of the year, live and livestreamed. $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students.


Douglas County

OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS' ASSOCIATION STATE CONVENTION, May 19-21, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 5641-430-2080, ootfa.org. Stage shows, band scramble, jam sessions, dances, workshops. Events are free, donations welcome.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

STAND UP COMEDY, 8 p.m. May 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. With Carl Lee, Amanda Arnold, Trenton Davis, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 general admission.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. May 20, 2 p.m. May 21-22, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio shows of "The Birds" and "The Bickersons" with music by Timeless. Tickets $13 with advance reservations, $15 at the door. $12 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM," 7:30 p.m. June 3-4, June 10-11, June 16-17, Harry & David Shelter, Reinhart Volunteer Park, Lincoln and Webster roads, Grants Pass, roguevalleyshakespeare.com. Classical production of the Bard's comedy presented under the stars. Lawn seating $60 for up to four guests, limited table seating for four is $80.

"BILL W. AND DR. BOB," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, June 10-26 and 7:30 p.m. June 23, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. The story behind the two men who pioneered Alcoholics Anonymous and their supportive wives. Tickets $18; June 23 show is for fully vaccinated audience members only.

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

— CANCELED — "HEARTS LIKE FISTS," 8 p.m. May 19-21, SOU Black Box Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Comic book rom-com noir with a mad scientist, three nurses/crime-fighters, a lovelorn doctor and a femme fatale.

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM," 1 and 5 p.m. May 21-22, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, sites.google.com/district-6.org/craterpac. William Shakespeare's comedy where the world of humans intersects with the realm of magic. Tickets $10 general, $8 students, seniors and veterans. In conjunction with Bard in the Yard, an outdoor pavillion open noon to 6 p.m. with booths, vendors, food, face painting, games and music.

"PROOF," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, May 20-June 12, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. An enigmatic young woman, her manipulative sister, brilliant father and unexpected suitor search for truth behind a mysterious mathematical proof. Tickets $35 adult, $28 students and seniors, online and by phone; May 19 preview is $20.

SOU DANCE CLUB SHOW, 6:30 p.m. May 22, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Spring dance showcase is "At the Movies," performed live and livestreamed. Free.

— CANCELED — "A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM," 8 p.m. May 26-27, 2 and 8 p.m. p.m. May 28, 2 p.m. 29, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. William Shakespeare's comedy where the world of humans intersects with the realm of magic. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 alumni, free for students.

"HONEYMOON IN VEGAS," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, June 2-July 10, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Romantic musical romp centers on an unusual love triangle. Tickets $33, $36, $38; June 2 preview is $20.

"IN THE HEIGHTS" 8 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays with 1 p.m. matinees Saturdays and Sundays, through June 19, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Three generations struggle with tradition, identity and community in New York's Washington Heights neighborhood. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

"HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, through July 30, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. August Wilson's theatrical memoir charting a man's journey of self-discovery and what it means to be Black in America. Tickets $35-$75; previews May 3, May 4, May 6.

"UNSEEN," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, through July 31, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. An American photographer wakes up at the site of a massacre in Syria and must piece together what happened.Tickets $35-$75; previews April 14-15.

"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, through Oct. 30, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A young Caribbean girl is rescued from a monstrous storm by four gods, in this story of Black joy and sorrow, the aftermath of colonization and isolation, the triumph of love. Tickets $35-$75; previews April 12-15.


Douglas County

"THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE," 7 p.m. May 20-21, May 27-28, 3 p.m May 22 and May 29, Centerstage Theatre. Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-359-5974, christina.allaback@umpqua.edu. Parody of all Shakespeare's plays, comically shortened and merged by just three actors.

Tickets $10 general, free for UCC students, faculty and staff.

"THE GHOSTS OF COVINGTON MANOR," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, May 26-June 19, Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. A struggling theater company put on a mystery about a brother and sister battling over the family estate. Tickets $15 adults, $10 children 12 and younger; May 28 and June 5 performances are for full vaccinated patrons only.

"CRAB CAKES AND MURDER," 6 p.m. June 24-25, July 1-2, July 15-16, July 29-30, Aug. 12-13, Aug. 19-20, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. An interactive murder mystery melodrama served with a four-course dinner. Tickets $69.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

SPROUT A READER, 10:30-11 a.m., May 19, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Free storytime kit and early literacy tips for parents and caregivers of children 5 and younger. Free. registration required.

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: FIESTA, 11 a.m.-noon May 21, Music4Kids Music Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com. 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. $24 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

ONE ELEVEN THEATRE COMPANY SUMMER CAMP: ALADDIN JR., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 5-9, July 11-16, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Theater camp for ages 7-17, includes daily workshops in singing, dance, acting, auditions, improvisation, set design, costume design, makeup, ending with a production of "Aladdin Jr." Cost $200 per person, with some financial aid available. Financial aid application deadline, May 14; registration deadline, May 31, late registration ($225) deadline, June 6, or until camp sells out.

K9 READING BUDDIES, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Children 10 and younger read out loud to trained therapy dogs. Free.


Jackson County

CHILDREN'S GARDEN STORYWALK, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through May 31, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Pages of a picture book in display in the garden outside the children's library. Free.

STORYTIME IN THE VILLAGE, 11 a.m.-noon, June 4, The Village at Medford Center, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 310-235-0444. Pam Ward reads a selection of stories for children. Free.

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; 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. Cutting boards, jewelry, key hangers, serving trays and other works in wood by Enoch Crumpton Jr., through May 31, 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 BRANCH LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. "Freedom: A History of US," traveling exhibit documenting and illustrating critical figures and events in America while tracing the evolving concept of freedom from founding until 1968., Through May. Free.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Fire, Fury & Resilience," totem witnesses and turtle wisdom by Betty LaDuke, through May 20.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Renaissance 2022," work by gallery artists on themes of rebirth, forward movement, navigating a post-pandemic time in America, through July 5. "The Kalmiopsis Collection," art specifically focused on the Kalmiopsis Wilderness by Illinois Valley youth ages 12-20, May 22, reception 3-5 p.m.


Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 20, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers., with live music, food trucks and other performers. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, 7 p.m. May 23, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-897-0842, 541-423-5122. Juried critique with Jeanne LaRae. Free.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Celebrating Over Twenty Featured Artists," work by gallery artists, through May 30.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Pastel Artists of Oregon and new work by gallery members, through May 29; "Jacksonville is For The Birds," artwork celebrating our fine feathered friends, through June 26, plus work by gallery members, ongoing. The Artists' Workshop annual show and sale, June 3-26;

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Mixed media collages by Roxanne Evans Stout," through May 30, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Paintings by Greg Thweatt, through June 28.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Vibrant abstract paintings by Judy Wise and expressive sculptures by Wataro Sugitama, through June 11. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

MEDFORD LIBRARY, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689, "Elements of Home," a mobile art exhibit of four paintings created by Southern Oregon of home and our relationship with water, air, fire and Earth, with stories and cultural style woven into the artwork, through June 2.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Tobacco Silks," fabric art by Greta Mikkelsen, through June 17; new works by gallery members, May 13-Aug. 26, reception 5:30-8 p.m. May 20; "Sterling Beings," contemplative jeweled sculptures by Jane Sterling, through May 20.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "The Presence of Nature," six Oregon-based artists share interpretations of nature that arise when wholly immersed in Oregon's diverse natural environments, in collaboration with the Ashland Independent Film Festival, through May 21. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.


LITERARY

Josephine County

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. May 19, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Book discussion group reads "To Kill a Mockingbird": by Harper Lee.

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. May 20, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir; free, advance registration.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. May 21, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Downstairs Girl" by Stacey Lee, for ages 11-18, Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

BOATNIK, May 26-30, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com. Boat exhibitions, hydroplane races, cornhole tournament, golf shoot-out, booths and carnival rides, brew festival, Memorial Day service, concert with Stephen Pearry, and fireworks. See website for details.

BOATNIK BREWFEST, noon-6 p.m. May 28, 1-7 p.m. May 29, Riverside park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com. More than 50 regional beers and ciders on tap., with live music, food vendors, entertainment. Tickets $20.50 advance online, $25 at the gate, includes glass and seven taste samples.


Jackson County

WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, May 27-30, Ashland, rogueworldmusic.org. Live, in-person storytelling, music, dance, visual arts from cultures around the world. Main music festival is noon-5 p.m May 29 at the Butler Bandshell in Lithia Park. Also a SoundWalk, (6 a.m. May 27-8 p.m. May 30 in downtown Ashland), percussion workshop (12:30 p.m. May 27 at SOU), HeartBeat Stories (5:30 p.m. May 28 at ScienceWorks Museum). Free.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON PRO-AM SERIES, 5 p.m. May 20, 2 p.m. May 22, River City BMX, 251 N.E. Agness Ave., Grants Pass, rivercitybmxers@gmail.com. Two race series with cash prizes. Free for spectators.

PEDDLER'S FAIRE, 9 a.m -2 p.m. May 21, Rogue Valley Humane Society, 429 N.W. Scenic Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Vendors and local crafts people show and sell their wares, with tours of the facilities. Free admission.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 21, 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.

BIRDS & BREWS, noon-7 p.m. May 21, Siskiyou Field Institute, 1241 Illinois River Road, Selma, 541-597-8530. Live music by four acts, local craft beer and wine, guided birding tour (4 p.m.), kids' puppet shows (3 and 5 p.m.), kids' nature hikes (2 and 4 p.m.), kids' crafts and bounce house, food. Tickets $10-$25, sliding scale, kids 12 and younger get in free with a paying adult.

GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. May 22, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215, collectorswest.com. Firearms, ammunition, accessories, knives. Admission $8.


Jackson County

HILLAH SHRINE CIRCUS, 7:30 p.m May 20, 3 and 7 p.m. May 21, 1 and 5 p.m. May 22, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Acrobats, aerialists, animals, daredevils and more. Tickets $9.99 (first 100 only), $20 adults, $10 children 3-12, $34.99 family five-pack. Each adult ticket comes with one free child's ticket.

CLAYFOLK SPRING POP-UP SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m May 21, EdenVale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. More than 20 pottery artists from Josephine and Jackson counties display and sell sculptural and functional pieces Free admission.

APPPLEGATE VALLEY UNCORKED BARREL TOUR, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. May 21, Applegate Valley wineries, applegatevalley.wine. Self-guided tour of 18 wineries offering appetizer and wine tastings., some with live music and vendors. Tickets $59, includes wine glass.

VICTORIAN DAYS: VICTORIAN ETIQUETTE, noon-3 p.m. May 21, Beekman House Museum, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours begin every 20 minutes focusing on 19th-century rules for social interaction, including dress and posture, flower language and table setting. Admission $10, advance reservations required.

SPRING ANTIQUES & VINTAGE SALE, 10 a.m. -5 p.m. May 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 22, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 530-241-4063. Dealers from Oregon, Washington and California show antiques and collectibles, doll restoration and period costuming, quilting displays and demonstrations, lacemaking demonstrations, demonstration and meet-and-greet with Dogs for Better Lives. Admission $6 for both days.

DOG WALK & FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 22, Medford Center, Medford, fotas.org. One- and two-mile pet walk routes, followed by fair with samples, info booths with nonprofit and pet services information, costume contest and doggie games, DJ, food trucks. Walk is $25 per dog, with a goodie bag, benefits Jackson County Animal Shelter. Admission to the fair is free.

SIP & Q, 4:30 p.m. May 22, Rellik Winery, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, jacksonvilleapplegaterotary.org. Barbecue, beer and wine, live and silent auctions, wine tree raffle, music by The Brothers Reed, $50 per person, $450 for table for eight, benefits Rotary's International Water Projects.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Hill Street Band, through May 22; Rekless Kompany, May 25-29; RV Resort Rally, May 27-29; live music in the courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays, May 27-Oct. 1; Boz Scaggs, May 28; Aaron Lewis, June 11; Bites, Blues & Brews Festival, June 25; Smash Mouth, July 8; Yakelma Run Cars 'N' Coffee, July 10; Midget Wrestling Warriors, July 23; Jay Leno, Aug. 13; Foghat, Aug. 20; Chris Janson, Sept. 16.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Williams and Ree, May 27; Late Night Comedy on the Coast, June 3-4; Clint Black, June 23-24; Happy Together Tour, July 8-9; Beach, Bacon & Brews, July 16; Surf City, Aug. 27; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. BBQ, Blues & Brews, May 28.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Highway Bound, July 22-23.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Williams & Ree, May 28; Comedy Night — Steve Bruner, June 4; The Distinguished Devils, June 18; lounge entertainment, Wednesdays through Saturdays, ongoing.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. New Year's Eve Party — Midnight Masquerade (with four bands) Dec. 31.

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


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