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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. June 2, Crawdad Feed, 5 p.m., free; June 3, Owls & Aliens, hard rock, with Dos Tacos, alt funk rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. June 4, Sarah Dion Brooks, variety, 6-8:30 p.m.; June 5, Sarah Dion Brooks, variety, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. May 26-27, DJ Finattik, dance music, 9 p.m..-1 a.m.; Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, bingo, 7 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 28, The Vulture Club, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 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, with Flamingoes in the Attic, 8 p.m., $7 advance at eventbrite.com, $10 door.

RASCAL'S BAR & GRILL, 20275 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 27, Darby Doll's Burlesque Bingo, Rogue carnival, dancers, games, prizes, 7-9 p.m., $10; May 28, Emissary, Elk Witch, Insanity's Reign, metal, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. May 27, Jen Ambrose, acoustic classic rock, blues, jazz, originals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. May 26, Fun & Company, dance music, 8 p.m., no cover; 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 30, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 1-4 p.m.; June 1, Trevor Hanks, 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 PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. June 2, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m.; June 10-11, Comedy Night, with Clay Newman and Sureni Weerasekera, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 21 and older only.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. May 27, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. May 26, Steve Hopkins & Friends, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; May 27-28, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; June 2, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. May 28, Hot Copper Kettle, Americana, bluegrass, folk, country, 8-10 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Joel Tefteller and Kenny The Wingman, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. May 27, Jon Martin, acoustic blues, rock, 5-7 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.

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 27-28, Comedy Club, with opener Ryan Shores and headliner Nick Hoff, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. May 26, Mister Bee, variety, 6-9 p.m.; May 28, One Mad Man, variety, 7-9 p.m.; June 2, Honeypot, variety, 7-9 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; Sept. 17, King Roy Wing, Americana, bluegrass, folk, 5-9 p.m., $35 adults,free for kids, tickets at rvfarm2school.org.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. 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; May 27, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 28, DJ Coco, rap, hip hop, reggae, 9 p.m.-1:30 a.m. a.m., $10; June 1, Rogue Blues Society jam with The Manic Mechanics, 6-9 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. May 29, Sarah Dion Brooks, variety, 4:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. May 26, Graveslave, The Mandala Effect, Phake and Dead Leslie, metal, hard core, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; May 27, Suckerpunch, Another Anthem, Phake, punk rock, metal, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5; May 28, Ruku$, Nofux and guest, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $10.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. May 26, Balkan Instrumental, Eastern European folk music, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; June 3, 33 String Drive, bluegrass, 6-7:30 p.m., no cover; June 4, Thor Polson, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; June 11, Janus Jazz, be-bop with Thor Polson, Save Miller, Brianne Mack and Dave Stone, 7-9:30 p.m., $25, advance reservations.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. May 29, June 19, Hog Wild, rock 4-8 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. May 27, Casey & The Cutoffs, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 28, Ancient Baby, funky, folky reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight; June 3, Cool Cat Funk, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover, unless noted,

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.

TALENT ARTISANS AND GROWERS MARKET, Corner of Main and St. John streets, Talent. May 27, Carla Bauer, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. May 27, Liquid, space funk, psychedelic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; June 2, Band of Comerados, jam, grass, folk from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; June 8 The Sweet Lillies, Americana, bluegrass from Colorado, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15 Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. May 29, Steve Schein, jazz, bossa, nova, 5-7 p.m.; June 1, live music, 5-7 p.m.; No cover.

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 27, Bishop Mercy Duo, soul, R&B, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. 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 29, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. May 27, Wine Down, with music by 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 27, David Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 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.; June 4, Creative Rendezvous, music and live model, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. May 28, Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman, classical and jazz guitar, 6-8 p.m.; May 29, Charles Guy and Linda Powers, Spanish, flamenco, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. May 26, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 27, Jones, variety, 6-8 p.m.; May 28, Stardust Trio, jazz, standards, 6-8 p.m.; June 1, Danielle Kelly Trio, neo and retro soul, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 2, Shine Swing Trio, swing, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. May 27, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; May 28, Pacifica, Americana, folk, 5-7 p.m.; May 29, Nick & Shae, rock, blues, jazz, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. May 27, Not Too Shabby, rock, blues, pop, jazz, 5-7 p.m., no cover; May 30, Salmon Bake with music by Jeff Kloetzel, 5-7 p.m., $75, advance reservations.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. May 26, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 27, Lily Jo's Revolution, alt folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. May 27, The Rogue Suspects, music of Aretha Franklin, 6-9 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com; May 29, Phil King, acoustic easy listening, 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 27, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 1, Shine Swing Duo, jazz, swing, 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.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. May 29, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. 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.; May 29, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. May 29, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 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 27, Minty Fresh, folk-rock, alt country, 5-7 p.m.; May 28, Dennis Konecny and Asa, classic rock, rockabilly, old and new country, 1-3 p.m.; May 29, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic variety, 1-3 p.m.; May 29, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., for wine club members only. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. May 27, Frankie Hernandez Band, roots reggae, funk, Latin, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; May 29, Watson House Duo

, 4-6 p.m., $5; June 1, A Band of Brothers, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $7-$10; June 3, The Rogue Suspects, rock, funk, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; 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 27, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 6-8 p.m, $5; May 28, The Rogue Suspects, Motown/soul revue, 6-8 p.m., $20; June 1, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, jazz, 6-8 p.m., $5. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. May 28, Jodie Jean Marston & Friends, Americana, gospel, folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover,.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. May 27, A Band of Brothers with Steven Hopkins, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. June 19, Encore Five, easy listening, jazz, rock, country, blues, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. June 4, Jason Dea West and Parker Smith, alt folk, Americana, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

STEPHEN PEARCY — 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.

THE ROADSTERS, 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 14, Midway Park, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-226-3101. Grants Pass Concerts in the Park series opens with classic and country rock. Free. Concerts continue Tuesdays through July 26.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. June 16, 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.

PORCHFEST, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 18, northwest Grants Pass, 541-862-1461, porchfestgrantspass.org. Two dozen bands and musicians perform on the front porches of neighborhood homes. Free.

HOT TUNA ACOUSTIC, 8 p.m. June 21, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Acoustic blues rock, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.


Jackson County

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.

CONCERT AT THE ROCKS: INDUBIOUS, 5-7 p.m. May 28, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Reggae music. $79.; camping available.

WOODWIND RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. May 31, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Graduate student Randy Nguyen presents his master's degree recital, both live and livestreamed. Free.

OSF GREEN SHOW, 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 1, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland. Outdoor performances of music, dance, comedy, and more. Free.

CELLO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. June 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Elena Patterson presents her senior recital, both live and livestreamed. Free.

SOU WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. June 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Program titled "Metamorphosis" includes works by Shostakovich, Svanoe, Hearshen. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students.

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.

VOCAL RECITAL, 12:30 p.m. June 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Katie Joos presents her junior recital, both live and livestreamed. Free.

WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN' THE ELVIS YEARS, 7:30 p.m. June 3-4, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Tribute to Elvis Presley with Bill Cherry and Cliff Wright. Tickets $45 general, $65 VIP.

LIVING LOVING LED, 7-10 p.m. June 4, Seamana Stage at Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. Music of Led Zeppelin. $15 advance at ticketleap.com, $20 at the gate.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. June 4, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

SOU CHAMBER CHOIR, 3 p.m. June 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Forty-voice choir presents "Sure On This Shining Night" program, with piano accompaniment and a strings chamber orchestra. live and livestreamed. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students.

ZZ TOP, 7:30 p.m. June 5, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Texas rock and blues. Tickets $91 reserved, $105 standing room only, $59 lawn, $49 child.

HELLO SUMMER: SOU JAZZ BAND, 6-8 p.m. June 7, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Big band standards and favorite dance tunes, with food trucks and pre-show entertainment. Free.

E-40, 5:30-10:30 p.m June 10, BiMart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Hip hop, with Dizzy Wright, Cool Nutz and Louvis. Tickets, $80-$100 reserved, $60 lawn, $140 front stage.

FELLOW PYNINS, 7-10 p.m. June 11, The Story, 318 B St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Contemporary folk duo from Portland. Tickets $20 advance at eventbrite.com, $25 door.

CONCERT AT THE ROCKS: ROGUE SUSPECTS, 5-7 p.m. June 12, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. The music of Aretha Franklin. $69, camping available.

SARAH MCLACHLAN, 8 p.m. June 12, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pop. Tickets $84 reserved, $54 lawn, $44 child, $416 blanket for four, $208 blanket for two.

BRITT FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: ANNIVERSARY SPECTACULAR, 8 p.m. June 17, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pianist Sebastian Chang joins the orchestra for works by Andres,Beethoven and an original dedicated to the orchestra's 60th anniversary. Tickets $49 premium reserved, $29 general reserved, $20 lawn, $10 children and students.

JENNIFER SCOTT & RENE WORST, 2 and 7 p.m. June 19, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-482-7500, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz vocalist teams with her bass-playing husband for renditions of the most unlikely tunes. $30 general, $25 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.

BRITT FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA: JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION, 8 p.m. June 19, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Cellist Seth Parker Woods joins the orchestra for works by Coleman, Sorey, Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson, Hailstork and Eastmnan. Tickets $49 premium reserved, $29 general reserved, $20 lawn, $10 children and students.

LOWEST PAIR, 7-10 p.m. June 23, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek, talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Old-timey, banjo-centric, Americana duo. Tickets $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

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.

"THE LAST FATHER," 6:30 p.m. June 11, Taklima Community Building, 9367 Takilma Road, Takilma, 541-415-8117. Dancefarm presents whimsical, family-friendly parable for our times told through dance — offering new ways of engaging in social and climate justice and inspiring communities to take action. Free admission, donations welcome.

CELEBRATE DANCE, 7 p.m. June 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 702-768-1510, 541-237-4798. Performance of contemporary, jazz, hip hop. ballet, tap, musical theater by the Southern Oregon Dance Center's Advanced, Intermediate and Kids companies. plus guest debut of the professional Southern Oregon Dance Collective. Tickets $15 adults, $12 students and seniors, sold online only, no tickets sold at the door.

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

"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.

TURNING POINT DANCE STUDIOS Ð ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE, 6 p.m. June 10, 1 and 6 p.m. June 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Dance performance to Beatles greatest hits. Tickets $20, $25, $30 adults, $17, $22, $27 children 11 and younger.

"PROOF," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through 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.

STOMP, 7:30 p.m. June 14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A journey through sound and rhythm and movement. Tickets $52, $55, $58.

"THE TEMPEST," 8 p.m., various dates, June 15-Oct. 15, Elizabethan Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A banished man uses magic to get revenge on those who wronged him. Tickets $35-$85.

"REVENGE SONG: A VAMPIRE COWBOYS CREATION," 8 p.m., various dates, June 16-Oct. 14, Elizabethan Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A musical story about a queer 17th-century rile-breaking, sword-fighting, opera-singing transgressor of boundaries. Tickets $35-$85.

"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.

"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.

"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.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

BILINGUAL STORYTIME, 2:30-3:30 p.m. June 11, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Elementary school children and their families read stories and do an art project. Free.

SPROUT A READER, 10:30-11 a.m., June 16, 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.

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.

PIRATE AND MERMAID SPECIAL STORYTIME, 10:30-11:30 a.m. June 3, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Children 3 and older can explore the treasures of land and sea through books and activities. 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; "Common Ground," acrylic and mixed media paintings by Kristen O'Neill featuring the Southern Oregon, Northern California landscapes, including areas of forest fires, June 1-30, open First Friday Stroll reception 5-8 p.m. June 3, with artist demonstrations; 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. "ALOFT: See the World from a New Perspective," art quilts by Studio Art Quilt Associates, May 31-July 22, open for First Friday Stroll, 5-8 p.m. June 3.

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, and "The Kalmiopsis Collection," art specifically focused on the Kalmiopsis Wilderness by Illinois Valley youth ages 12-20, , through July 5.


Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Celebrating Over Twenty Featured Artists," work by gallery artists, through May 30; "Creative Essence," intuitive abstract expressions in watercolor by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, June 3-30; reception 5-8 p.m. June 3.

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

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. Abstract plein air watercolor paintings by Shari Southard, through June.

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

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Photography by Mary La, through June.; reception 5-7 p.m. June 3.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Painting, sculpture and mixed media by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Nicole Wasgatt, Corey Kahn, Inger Jorgensen and Jay Gordon, 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. "Safari," new collection of diverse masks and artifacts from Africa, plus work by Judy Benson LaNier, Vernon Lawhorne and Joseph Bartlow, through June.

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.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Celebrating Life," artwork by Betty LaDuke, through June, with artist reception 6-8 p.m. June 3.

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, through Aug. 26.


LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. June 10, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poems. Free.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. June 14, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

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

ARTS & LETTERS: ONLINE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ART, WORDS AND IDEAS, 5 p.m. June 3, livestream through Art Presence Art Center, 541-941-7057, art-presence.org. Readings by seven Southern Oregon poets who contributed to this new anthology get link at gallery website.

HOWARD SHAPIRO & REES HUGHES, 7 p.m. June 3, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Authors of "Crossing Paths: A Pacific Crest Trailside Reader." Free.

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK BARN SALE, noon-4 p.m. June 4, Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-899, 7438. Shop for new or gently used books, CDs, movies.


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 Pearcy, and fireworks. See website for details.

ROSE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 4, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-878-2852. Cut roses and arrangements on display, vendors with plants and rose-related items for sale, experts to answer questions about growing roses, raffle prizes. Free admission; the public is welcome to bring roses and arrangements to display June 4 at 9 a.m.

PORCHFEST, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 18, northwest Grants Pass, 541-862-1461, porchfestgrantspass.org. Two dozen bands and musicians perform on the front porches of neighborhood homes. Free.


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.

COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL, 4-10 p.m. June 3, 10 a.m. -10 p.m. June 4, Mountain View Ranch, 6717 Dodge Road, White City, mountainviewranchoregon.com. Music by three bands Friday, six bands Saturday, plus vendors, Texas barbecue. Tickets $50 Friday only, $60 Saturday only, $95 both days; VIP options; camping available.

OREGON HONEY & MEAD FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 4, Vogel Plaza and Craterian Theater, Main Street and Central Avenue, Medford, 541-779-3000, oregonhoneyfestival.com. Tastings and learning experiences focused on honey, mead, hive products, environment and agriculture, with a talk about native bees, live music, crafts, exhibitors. General admission $10.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 7 p.m. Fridays, Arena parking lot, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986, gpdrivein.com. May 27 movie is "Spider-Man No Way Home; "May 28 film is "Shrek"; June 3 film is "Top Gun," the original. Admission is $10-$15 per vehicle, $20 per car with up to eight people; snack bar open.

NONPROFIT BOOK SALE, 9 a.m. -3 p.m. May 28, Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Outdoor sale of hundreds of titles of fiction, nonfiction, art books, cookbooks, history, biography, children's books and more. Proceeds benefit local nonprofit groups.

BOATNIK PARADE, 10 a.m. May 28, Sixth Street, downtown Grants Pass, boatnik.com. Bands, floats, classic cars, animals and more. Free.

FUN FLY, 10 a.m. May 28, Grants Pass Skypark, Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 714-614-2890, roguevalleyflyers. com. Radio-controlled flying activities with a focus on warbirds, plus a bomb drop competition, hosted by the Rogue Valley flyers. $5 fee, includes lunch.

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,

541 OUTLAW CHARITY CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4, G Street between Fourth and Sixth streets, Grants Pass, 541-659-3473, 541-660-9182. Car show, with trophies, raffle, 50/50 drawing. $20 entry fee for cars, free for spectators.

SKILL SHARE GATHERING, noon-7 p.m. June 4, Frog Farm, 9044 Takilma Road, Cave Junction, 541-450-9886. An outdoor day of sharing skills (noon-4 p.m.), plus music and dinner (5-7 p.m.) Free, donations benefit Spiral Living Center and Earth Scouts.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. RV Resort Rally, May 27-29; live music in the courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays, May 27-Oct. 1; Boz Scaggs, May 28; Rekless Kompany, through May 29; The Brothers Reed, June 1-2, June 5; Aaron Lewis, June 11; Bites, Blues & Brews Festival, June 25; Smash Mouth, July 8.


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.

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


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.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Vegas McGrawm, Tim McGraw tribute, May 27.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Spring Fling, car show, entertainment, May 28.


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