All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.
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.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. June 4, Jim Lesher Band, classic country, 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.; 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. Tuesday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. June 2, The Pine Hearts, Americana, bluegrass from Olympia, $7 advance at eventbrite.com, $10 door; June 3, Frankie Hernandez Band, rock, reggae, roots, Latin, 8-11 p.m., $7 advance at eventbrite.com, $10 door; June 4, The Modelo Citizens, 8-11 p.m., $7 advance at eventbrite.com, $10 door.
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. June 2, Twistello and Leviathan, hip hop, with Angelo Florez, Yungpinotythegreat, Mike Winters, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; June 3, Step It Up & Go, punked out rockabilly, 9 p.m.-midnight; June 4, Stoney Holiday, groove jam, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. June 3, Guppy, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. June 4, Ben Rice Trio, blues, 8 p.m., $5; 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. June 5, Yoga Sunday, 10:45 a.m., $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; June 8, Erika Flockoi, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; 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. June 2, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m.; June 9, 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; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.
Jackson County
APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. June 3, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. June 2, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-9 p.m.; June 3-4, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, soul, 7-10 p.m.; June 9, Paul Jenny, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. June 3, Levity Circus Collective, aerialists, 9-10:30 p.m., $8; 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. June 3, Modern Prometheus Jazz Co., 5-7 p.m., on the patio; June 9, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 5-7 p.m. 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. June 3-4, Comedy Club, with opener Jake Silberman and headliner Jamal Doman, 8-10 p.m., $15.
THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. June 2, Honeypot, variety, 7-9 p.m.; June 9, Connor Reese, acoustic 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. June 5, Josh & Shelley Jones, variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881.June 3, Saucy, rock, blues, funk, disco, 8 p.m.-midnight; June 4, Rock Cany, classic rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; June 8, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
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.
HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. June 3, Gypsy Gillis, classic rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays, live band karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. June 5, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues jazz, 5-7 p.m, No cover.
JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m.
JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. June 2, open mic and jam, June 3, DJ Jarome; 8 p.m.; June 4, Owls & Aliens, with Mougli & The Blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; June 7, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m.; June 9, The Bouray with Andy Pankakes, rock, funk, soul, R&B, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. 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. Saturday's karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.
LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. June 3, Cool Cat Funk, 8 p.m.-midnight; June 4, The Barn Swallows, bluegrass, Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. June 2, Skylar and the Fruit Loops, 9:30 p.m.; June 4, The Hot Copper Kettle, 7:30-9 p.m.; June 6, Pony Hunt, 9 p.m.; June 7, Crimson Skye, 9 p.m.; June 8, Winterlark, 6:30 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. June 2, Band of Comerados, jam, grass, folk from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; June 4, Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; June 7, Austin Quattlebaum with guest Jenner Fox, swampy blues, backwoods folk, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; June 8 The Sweet Lillies, Americana, bluegrass from Colorado, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; June 12, Abstract Rule, hip hop, with Mamastrosity and Galxsee, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. June 5, Bathtub Gin Serenaders, hot jazz, slow blues, 5-7 p.m.; June 8, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 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. June 3, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic indie pop. light rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. June 4, Bim Jeam and The Sadness, roots, pop, blues, rock, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. June 5, 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. June 24, Wine Down, with music by Terry Robb, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. June 3, Steve Keim, acoustic variety, 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
AWEN WINECRAFT, 240 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-702-2164. June 4, Creative Rendezvous, music and live model, 2-5 p.m.; June 5, Sunshine Crafts, 2-5 p.m.; June 9, trivia, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. June 3, Mercy, blues, R&B, 6-8 p.m.; June 4, The Rogue Suspects, Latin, 6-9 p.m.; June 8, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety 2-5 p.m. No cover.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. June 2, Shine Swing Trio, swing, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 3, Duke Street, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $5; June 4, Not Too Shabby, rock, pop, jazz, contemporary, 6-8 p.m.; June 5, Tim Church, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 8, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 9, Actual Wolf, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. June 3, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; June 4, Holly Gleason, urban folk, 5-7 p.m.; June 5, Marshall Stack & Friends, acoustic variety, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. June 3, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; June 8, Shae & Jenni, rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. June 2, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 4, Brother, tribal rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. June 5, Vanessa Finney, acoustic variety, 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. June 3, Pacifica, folk, Americana, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; June 8, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. June 4-6, Wine Club Weekend, live music, specials, all day.
RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. June 9, Redwood Empire, pop, rock, R&B, soul, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. June 3, The Rogue Suspects, rock, funk, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; June 4, Brews, Bluegrass & BBQ, music by Hot Buttered Rum and 33 String Drive, beer and wine, food trucks, crafts, games, 4-8 p.m., $30-$38; 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. June 3, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; June 4, Living on Dreams, variety, 6-8 p.m., $10; June 8, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. Call for reservations.
STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. June 4, Daniel Nickels Trio, indie pop, light rock, 5-7 p.m. ; June 11, Carla Bauer, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. June 3, Anthony Cusenza, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. June 4, Tim Church, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m.; June 5, Doug Warner, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover, reservations recommended.
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
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.
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
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.
LEFT EDGE PERCUSSION, 7 p.m. June 3, CVA Galleries Courtyard, 555 Indian St., Ashland, 541-552-6101, oca.sou.edu. Performance of "Strange and Sacred Noise" by John Luther Adams, to kick off new art show. 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.
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.
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 at ticketleap.com, $20 at the gate.
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 streamed. 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.
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.
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; RSVP 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.
"SPONTANEOUS SUPERHEROES: SAVING THE WORLD... ON THE FLY," 8 p.m. June 3-4, 2 p.m. June 5, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. The Hamazons present improvised tale of a hero's journey. Tickets $15 advance online, $18 at the door.
"RAY'S DIRTY DOZEN," 5-6:30 p.m. June 6, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-601-8810, randalltheatre.com. Thirteen short films directed by Ray Nomoto Robinson, with two 15-minute intermissions. Tickets $5, in advance online.
"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
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
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.
POSITIVITY ROCKS, 4-5 p.m. June 9, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Children 5 and older are invited to paint two rocks, one to kee and one to leave for someone else to find. 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
FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. June 3, downtown Grants Pass. Art galleries and downtown merchants stay open late with art exhibits, specials. Free.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Common Ground," acrylic and mixed media paintings by Kristen O'Neill featuring the Southern Oregon, Northern California landscapes, including areas of forest fires, through June 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 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, through 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
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. June 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.
ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Creative Essence," intuitive abstract expressions in watercolor by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, June 3-30; reception 5-8 p.m. June 3.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "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;
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.
CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. Capstone and thesis shows from SOU art students Jessi Eaton-Shields, Haley Nichols, Kayla Nichols and Ella Park, and solo exhibitions from Tori Bennett, Cash Wickerts and Nicc Simmons, through June 10; opening reception with music 7 p.m. June 3.
DENISE KESTER STUDIO, 438 Helman St., Ashland, 541-778-2673. Printmaking by Denise Kester, ceramics by Julia Janeway, through June; open 5-8 p.m. June 3.
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; "Expressionism: Annual Art Movement Tribute," work by gallery members inspired by Expressionism, through July 8, reception 5:30-8 p.m. 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.
GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. June 16, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Book discussion group reads a zoo or animal-themed book.
CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. June 21, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5330, writerkate@mail.com. (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-218-5330, genekimsim@gmail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.
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.
JIM FALKENSTEIN, 7 p.m. June 6, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "AshlandTrails.com: The Book — The Jackson County Edition." Free.
BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. June 7 online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.
EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 2-3:15 p.m. June 7, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee, via Zoom. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
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
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 and camping available.
OREGON HONEY AND 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.
THE GATHERING OF GOODNESS, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 5, Bear Creek Park, Medford, gatheringofgoodness@gmail .com. Live music by more than a dozen bands, art displays and demonstrations, food trucks. Free admission.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
GRANTS PASS DRIVE-IN, 7 p.m. Fridays, Arena parking lot, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986, gpdrivein.com. June 3 film is "Top Gun," the original.; June 4 is TBA. Admission is $10-$15 per vehicle, $20 per car with up to eight people; snack bar open.
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.
FILM SCREENING, noon June 5, Center for Spiritual Living, 466 S.W. I St., Grants Pass. Showing of locally produced "Gorilla Girl," directed by Rob Grobman and Antonio Melendez. $15 suggested donation.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11, 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.
PRIDE AGENDA FESTIVAL, noon-10 p.m. June 11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, notacultproductions.com. Celebration of Southern Oregon's LGBTQIA+ community features more than 20 vendors, workshops, info on available resources, food trucks, performances. Free for all ages. An evening burlesque show follows (see below).
FUR BALL, 5-7 p.m. June 11, online, 541-479-5666. Livestream Zoom event with emcee and guests, and a charcuterie box with each ticket purchased, online auction to benefit the Rogue Valley Humane Society. Tickets $100, purchase at the Humane Society.
PRIDE AGENDA BURLESQUE SHOW, 7:30 p.m. June 11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, notacultproductions.com. Celebration of Southern Oregon's LGBTQIA+ community features burlesque show and pole dancing. Tickets $15 adults, $10 under 21, $25 VIP, sold at Listen Here Music and Diamond Cannabis or online.
LIFTING UP THE SKY: TALES OF HEROES, HOPE AND WONDER, 11 a.m.-noon June 18, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Storyteller Will Hornyak shares Oregon tall tales, Mexican fables, Native American myths, Irish legends and participation stories, Free.
Jackson County
MOVIES IN THE PARK, dusk, June 3-24, Medford parks, 541-774-2400. Free films, with raffles and give-aways, pre-show games or crafts. Free. June 3 is "Encanto" in Bear Creek Park; June 10 is the new "Ghostbusters" in Bear Creek Park; June 17 is "Back to the Future" in Fichtner-Mainwaring Park; June 24 is "Raya" at the Jackson Aquatic Center, with open swimming and free popcorn.
BREWS, BLUEGRASS & BBQ, 4-8 p.m. June 4, RoxyAnn Winery, 3233 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-973-9446, rvfoodsystem.org. Food from local vendors, local craft beer and wine, music by Hot Buttered Rum and 33 String Drive, craft vendors, children's activities. Tickets $30 music only plus minors, $35 for event glass and first brew of choice.
HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 7, 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, 6, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45 and 7 p.m. Oct. 14-15, downtown Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour walks to explore the town's historic buildings and restless ghosts. $10 per person, advance reservations required.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. June 11, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration.
SUMMER THURSDAYS AT THE FARM, 4-8 p.m. Thursdays, through Sept. 1, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-662-2025, sohs.org. Family event with children's activities, self-guided garden tours, home tours ($5-$10), barn tours (first Thursdays), wagon rides (third Thursdays), Free admission.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. The Brothers Reed, June 2, June 5; Aaron Lewis, June 11; Bites, Blues & Brews Festival, June 25; Smash Mouth, July 8; Takelma Run Cars 'N' Coffee, July 10; Jay Leno, Aug. 13; Foghat, Aug. 20; live music in the courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Late Night Comedy on the Coast, June 3-4; Clint Black, June 23-24.
Northern California
ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Comedy Night — Steve Bruner, June 4; The Distinguished Devils, June 18; Comedy: Rich Williams & Charles Allen, July 2.