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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Bike Night, with DJ dance music and barbecue, 6-10 p.m., $5; Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 7:30-10:30 p.m., no cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Thursdays, Austin Crisel, country, 9 p.m.-midnight; Mondays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, bingo, 7 p.m., no cover.

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

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Aug. 13, Josh Gibson, acoustic variety, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. Aug. 14, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Aug. 12, Olivia Harms and The Pardners, Texas country, 8-10 p.m., upstairs, no cover; Aug. 13, Acousta Noir, dark acoustic one-man band, 8:30 p.m. $5, advance.

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. Aug. 12, Unkle Andy and the F--- Around Gang, rock from Mount Hood, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Aug. 13, Alcyon Massive, $10 at brownpapertickets.com; Aug. 14, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 8-10 p.m., no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Aug. 12, Dale Hopper, old-time country, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Aug. 11, Kalyna Rakel and Dan Gurman, roots ock, 9-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover. Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEASKU INN, 5560 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-8000. Aug. 14, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, with free Quady North Winery wine tasting, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Aug. 11, Comedy Night, with Andrew Sleighter and Jeen Yee, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com. for 21 and older only; Saturdays, Jay Barley, folk, Americana, easy listening, 6-9 p.m; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 12-13, Comedy Night, with Andrew Sleighter and Jeen Yee, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com. for 21 and older only; Aug. 18, acoustic jam, 6-8 p.m., no cover.


Jackson County

APPLEGATE COUNTRY CLUB, 15090 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-1666. Aug. 12, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

APPLEGATE LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-846-6082, 541-761-9353. Aug. 12, Sonny Kanahele, acoustic island ukulele, 5-8 p.m, no cover

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug. 11, Watson House, modern and classic rock, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 12, Dave Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 13, Cover 3, adult contemporary, Motown, rock, 7-10 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Aug. 12, Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Aug. 12-13, Comedy Club, with opened Mike Krasner and headliner Rio Hillman, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. Aug. 11, Honeypot, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Aug. 13, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Aug. 11, game night, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 12, Highway Bound, country, country rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 13, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight.; Aug. 17, Rogue Blues Society jam with Bill Scholer, 6-9 p.m; Aug. 18, Latin Night, 6-10 p.m., lesson (6 p.m.) and social dance (7-10 p.m.), $10, advance , $15 door, text 541-630-4745 or contact saralenodanceco@gmail.com. No cover, unless noted.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Aug. 12, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. Aug. 14, live music, 5-7 p.m., on the patio. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Aug. 12, The Kops, punk, and Nightbird Casino, with Erth, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 13, Father Freshwater, The Roomy, Senor The Inspirational Rapper, hip hop, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 17, Through the Sky, American Habit, Ghost Trigger, rock. alt rock, metal, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Aug. 14, live music, 4-8 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays Bike Night, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Aug. 12, Def Cougar Mellencamp, 1980s synthpop, 8:30 p.m., $5; Aug. 26, Electric Eel, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Aug. 11, Will Orchard and Jess Kerber, 8-10 p.m.; Aug. 12, Friends and Maybe Friends, 9 p.m.- 2 a.m.; Aug. 13, Dorian and Annie, 8:30-10:30 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. Aug. 25, Tony Furtado Trio, Americana roots, 7-10 p.m., $25 at eventbrite.com.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Aug. 20, Chayce Beckham, country, 8 p.m., $20 advance at universe.com; Sept. 8, Jon Langston, acoustic country, 8 p.m., $20 advance at universe.com, $25 door; Sept. 17, William Clark Green, country rock, 8-11 p.m., $15 at universe.com.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 515 Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-622-8622. Aug. 11, trivia, theme is B, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 12, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 12, Sonido Alegre, Spanish, flamenco, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 14, Love Notes, blues, jazz, bossa nova love songs, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Aug. 11, Lost Ox, funk, jazz, progressive rock from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Aug. 17, Kyle Smith, reggae rock, ska, punk rock, hip hop, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Aug. 18, DJ Kamoflage, stand-up comedy, with Levi Anderson, 8-10:30 p.m., $12-$20.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Aug. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 17, Dennis Konecyn and Asa Hoffman Duo, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Aug. 14, jam session on the patio, 2-6 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Aug. 12, Jon Galfano, acoustic variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m.; Aug. 19, Verna Dodge, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 13, Def Cougar Mellencamp, 80s rock, trashgrass, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WATER STREET CAFE, 60 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-0206. Aug. 12, Shine On, Grateful Dead, Americana, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE WHARF FRESH SEAFOOD MARKET & EATERY, 827 W. Jackson St., Medford, 541-858-0200. Aug. 13, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. Sundays, open mic, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, live music, 7-9 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Aug. 14, Frankie Hernandez, roots, reggae, funk, Latin, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Aug. 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 12, Steve Keim, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Aug. 13, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 2-5 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. Aug. 12, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

BAYER FAMILY ESTATE, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point, 541-826-8953. Aug. 13, The Rogue Suspects, Latin dance tour, 6-9 p.m., $15-$20 advance, call for tickets.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 11, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.' Aug. 12, Gypsy Rogue, gypsy jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 13, Stolen Moments, swing, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; Aug. 14, Blue Lightning, rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; Aug. 17, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 18, Danielle Kelly Trio, R&B, soul, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Aug. 12, Nick Garret-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 13, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 14, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 12, Allison Scull & Victor Martin, jazz, folk, blues fusion, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 17, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 14, Jared Gutridge & Prickly Pear, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. Aug. 11, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, Deliliah Beaucoup, jazz, swing, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 16, traditional Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 12, Salsa Brava, bachata dance lesson and social dance, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $15, cash at the door; Aug. 14, Connor Reese, acoustic variety, 1-4 p.m., no cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Aug. 12, Blue Lightning, rock, 6-8 p.m., $15 cash at the gate; Aug. 14, Rogue Suspects, soul revue, 5 p.m., $20.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Aug. 12, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 17, Delilah Beaucoup, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Aug. 12, JustsDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 3-6 p.m.; Aug. 14, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, jazz, soul, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 11, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Aug. 12, Salsa Brava, bachata class and social dance, 7-10 p.m., $15-$20; Aug. 14, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Aug. 12, live music, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 14, live music, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 11, Mercy with Lynda Day, blues, R&B, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 11, Paint & Sip Pottery, 5-7 p.m., reservations; Aug. 12. New Vintage Jazz Swing, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 13, The Giantess, original rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Aug. 14, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 1-3 p.m.; Aug. 14, Sonny Kanahele, ukulele island music, 5 p.m., members only. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 12. Rogue Suspects, rock, blues, funk, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Aug. 14, Miller Twins, folk, Americana, 4-6 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, Family Night, indoor games, snacks, 4-7 p.m., no cover, no reservations.Tuesdays, Family Night, indoor games, snacks, 4-7 p.m., no cover, no reservations.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 12. Alissa Weaver & Pacifica, folk, Americana, 6-8 p.m.,$5; Aug. 13, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, retro and neo soul, 6-8 p.m., $10 ; Aug. 17, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Aug. 13, Daniel Nickels Band, indie pop, light rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Aug. 12, Grants Ruiz, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

VALLEY VIEW WINERY, 1000 Upper Applegate Road, Ruch, 541-899-8468. Aug. 14, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, folk, blues, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY, 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. Aug. 13, live music, 2-5 p.m.; Aug. 14, live music, 2-5 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

JUSTINSAYNE N8V/SUBTRACTUS, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Justinsayne plays rap 'n' roll, followed by Subtractus with goth punk. Free.

GOH KUROSAWA, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 11, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Japanese folk, flamenco, old and new rock. Tickets $20.

ADAM KNIGHT, 8 p.m. Aug. 11, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Pop, neo soul, R&B, acoustic for a live audience. $10 advance, $15 door. at hivve.live/adam.

HIGHWAY BOUND, 8 p.m. Aug. 11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Country, country rock, on the Evergreen federal Main Stage. Free.

FLEETWOOD MASK, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Rock, with Sound Stage Revue opening. General admission seating is free, VIP tickets are $15.

JESSIE LEIGH AND KURT VAN METER, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Country. General admission seating is free, VIP tickets are $10.

KEVIN & DANIEL CARR, 6 p.m. Aug. 14, Thunder Ridge Ranch, 600 Taylor Creek Road, Galice, 541-471-2206. Celtic world music. Free, donations welcome. Bring picnics, but no pets.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-8 p.m. Aug. 18, 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.

CRYSTAL TRAVELER, 6 p.m. Aug. 28, Thunder Ridge Ranch, 600 Taylor Creek Road, Galice, 541-471-2206. Original rock. Free, donations welcome. Bring picnics, but no pets.


Jackson County

ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-499-7713. A variety of band music selections, with pre-concert ensembles at 6:15 p.m. Free.

JORDAN DAVIS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 16, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country, with The Parnells opening and with pre-concert music by Highway Bound at 6 p.m. $59 reserved and standing room only, $44 lawn, $34 child lawn.

COLLECTIVE SOUL/SWITCHFOOT, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Sold out.

FOR KING & COUNTRY, 7 p.m. Aug. 18, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Christian pop duo. $25 general lawn seats, $55-$100 reserved.

IRATION, 7 p.m. Aug. 19, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Reggae, island sounds, with The Grouch with DJ Fresh and Passafire opening. $47 reserved and standing room only, $42 lawn, $32 child lawn.

OREGON REGGAE FEST, 11 a.m. Aug. 20 Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, oregonreggaefest.com. Two stages of music and workshops, with more than 15 bands, including Rising Buffalo Tribe, Mista Chief, Turbulence and Sister Carol. General admission $60, general admission and workshops, $120.

CONCERT AT THE ROCKS: FOGLINE, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20, Discovery Park, on the Rogue River, 541-414-4182, roguejetadventures.com. Country. $69, camping available.

GIPSY KINGS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 25, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. World music, with Al Olender opening and with pre-concert music by Charles Guy and Sonido Alegre at 6 p.m. $69 reserved, $44 lawn, $34 child lawn.

BONNIE RAITT, 7 p.m. Aug. 27, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Mavis Staples opening, pre-concert Ashleigh Flynn and the Riveters, at 6 p.m. Sold out.

REBELUTION: GOOD VIBES SUMMER TOUR, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Reggae, with Steel Pulse, Denm and DJ Mackle opening. $59.50 reserved and standing room only, $47.50 lawn, $37.50 child lawn.


Douglas County

SAUCY, 6-8:30 p.m. Aug. 11, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-2037. Rock, pop, funk. Free.

DUELING PIANOS, 7 p.m Aug. 13, outdoor stage, Umpqua Valley Arts, Roseburg, 541-673-2125. Jeff and Rhiannon perform on piano with singing and comedy. Tickets $40, with tables for up to eight people; fundraiser for Umpqua Actors Community Theatre.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"MAMMA MIA!", 7:30 p.m. Aug. 26 and Sept. 2, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 and Sept. 3, 2 p.m. Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9334, roguemusictheatre.us. A young women searches for her birth father, set to the songs of ABBA. Tickets $20 adults, $15 children and seniors.

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

JIM GAFFIGAN: THE FUN TOUR, 8 p.m. Aug. 11, Britt Music & Arts Festival, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Comedy, with pre-concert music by Delilah Beaucoup at 6 p.m. Sold out.

"WAITING STAR," 7:30 p.m. Aug. 12, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 2 p.m. Aug. 14, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19-20, 2 p.m. Aug. 21, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-660-8810. Musical romantic comedy set in the time of King Henry IV, following the exploits of Falstaff, Prince Hal and a mysterious woman. Tickets $20 in person seating, $15 livestream.

"ADA AND THE ENGINE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 26-Sept. 18, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. The story of a groundbreaking woman of science whose work formed the foundation for computer science. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors; Aug. 25 preview is $20

"CONFEDERATES," 1:30 p.m. Aug. 27, then various days and times through Oct. 29, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. An enslaved woman turned Union spy and a brilliant professor in a modern-day private university face similar struggles though living a century apart. Tickets $35-$75.

"KING JOHN," 1:30 p.m. Aug. 28, then various days and times through Oct. 29, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A corrupt monarch faces an unruly court and fights to hold onto the crown at all costs; staged with all-female and non-binary cast. Tickets $35-$75.

"SHAKESPEARE UNCORKED," 7 p.m. Sept. 1-2, Belle Fiore Estate Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, roguevalleyshakespeare.com. Dinner theater, with Shakespearean scenes from the canon with an appreciation for the drink of the vine, including scenes from "Macbeth," "The Tempest," "Twelfth Night" and "Hamlet." Tickets $89, includes a choice from three entrees.

"THE FULL MONTY," various dates and times, through Sept. 4 Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret .com. A group of unemployed steelworkers decide to raise money by stripping for cash. $29, $39, $43.

JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Comedy. $50 general lawn seats, $90-$120 reserved.

"REVENGE SONG," 8 p.m., various dates, through 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.

"THE TEMPEST," 8 p.m., various dates, through 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.


Douglas County

"CRAB CAKES AND MURDER," 6 p.m. 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

BILINGUAL STORYTIME, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 13, 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.

CRITTER CAMP, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 15-17, Rogue Valley Humane Society, 429 N.W. Scenic Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Kids 8-12 learn about animal welfare through classroom sessions, games, activities. $50 per three-day session.

SPROUT A READER, 10:30-11 a.m., Aug. 18, 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.

YMCA DAY CAMP, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, through Aug. 19, YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Week-long camps for youth entering first through sixth grades, with weekly themes, activities, field trips. $185-195 per week per child.

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: BEACH PARTY, 11 a.m.-noon Aug. 20, 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 1-7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusik CD and instrument for each child. $29 per child, $10 each additional sibling, advance reservations online.

CAMP EEK, through Aug 26. 541-476-0222. wildlifeimages,org. week-long outdoor educational summer camp for kids 6-11. $135-$150 per week.


Jackson County

POSITIVITY ROCKS, 4-5 p.m. Aug. 11, 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.

DRAGONS STORYTIME, 2-3 p;.m. Aug. 15, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Ages 3 and older hear about fantastical dragons, then create their own bedazzled dragon egg to take home. Free.

DRAGONS STORYTIME, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Aug. 26, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Ages 3 and older hear about fantastical dragons, then create their own bedazzled dragon egg to take home. Free.

SPECIAL STORYTIME: TREASURED READING, noon-1 p.m. Aug. 27, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Ages 3 and older read, do a craft, play with bubbles. Free.

STORYTIME IN THE VILLAGE, 11 a.m.-noon, Sept. 3, The Village at Medford Center, 631 Medford Center, Medford, 310-235-0444. Pam Ward reads a selection of stories for children. Free.


ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Three-dimensional mixed media wall hangings and sculptures by Nancy Sterling, 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. The art of Susan Burnes and Janet Higgins, through Sept. 23.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Chaos & Order," work by gallery artists, through Oct. 1.


Jackson County

JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. Aug. 13, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "H2O — Works in Watercolor" by Lynda Hoffman-Snodgrass, through Aug. 28, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Metal sculptures by Bonnie Morgan and ceramic sculptures by Cheryl Kempner, through August, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Artwork by Merike Wallace, through August.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. "Sea and Sky," sea life prints by Jay Gordon, through August, plus 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. "The Female of the Species," work by more than 20 female artists, through August.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Vibrant and explorative paintings by Randall David Tipton and inventive sculptures by John and Robin Gumaelius, through August. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Nature's Tapestry," paintings by Linda Boutacoff, Pam Haunschild and Eve Margo Withrow, Aug. 12-Sept. 23; "Inspired by New Zealand," watercolor and acrylic paintings by Cindy Triplett, through Aug. 26; new works by gallery members, through Aug. 25.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Indie Folk: New Art and Sounds from the Pacific Northwest," handmade works, such as artisanal woven baskets, tooled-wood objects, quilts, paintings, from the area's pre-industrial cultures, Indigenous and settler histories, featuring 17 artists, and a playlist of indie folk music selected by Portland's Mississippi Records, through Aug. 13. Admission free, suggested $5.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Mixed media and sculptural work by Elizabeth York, through August.


Douglas County

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Rural," artistic dialogue about traditional and contemporary art and craft practices occurring in rural Oregon, through Aug. 19.


LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 12, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry, with the optional theme "Garden in Time." Free.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, through Aug. 13, Josephine Community Library branches in Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Williams and Wolf Creek, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Activities, in-person weekly crafts, recommended reading, interactive resources, prizes for all ages, with the theme "Read Beyond the Beaten Path." Free, registration.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB, 2-3:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Book discussion group reads "The Netanyahus" by Joshua Ciohen; September book is "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky.

AUTHOR TALK: MARK YACONELLI, 4-6 p.m Aug. 18, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Author of "Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us" discusses the importance of telling stories. Free.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 13, 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

TREASURED GENRE CHAT: ROMANCE NOVELS, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 12, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Group discussion and sharing. Free.

"LIFTING UP THE SKY: TALES OF HEROES, HOPE AND WONDER," 2 p.m. Aug. 13, Central Point Library, 113 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Storyteller Will Hornyak weaves a wide web of oral traditions including Oregon tall tales, Mexican fables, Native American myths. Irish legends. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: LYNN RANSFORD, 7 p.m Aug. 15, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Grandma, Tell Me a Story…About Critters." Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Aug. 19, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas; free, advance registration.

AUTHOR TALK: MICHELE HARPER, 6 p.m. Aug. 22, online through Jackson County Library Services, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of "The Beauty in Breaking." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: LIZ WISEMAN, 9 a.m. Aug. 25, online through Jackson County Library Services, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of "Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply Your Impact." Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, 4-10 p.m. Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 12-13, noon-7 p.m. Aug. 14, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Carnival rides and midway games, truck and tractor pulls, live music, static and livestock exhibits, brew competition, apple pie baking competition, scarecrow contest, Rope 4 the Gold, livestock auction. Fair admission is free; carnival wrist bands $30; concerts $15; truck pulls $8; roping $5.


Jackson County

OREGON REGGAE FEST, 11 a.m. Aug. 20 Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776, oregonreggaefest.com. Two stages of music and workshops, with more than 15 bands, including Rising Buffalo Tribe, Mista Chief, Turbulence and Sister Carol. General admission $60, general admission and workshops, $120.


Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIR, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. through Aug. 13, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-957-7010. Carnival rides and midway games, bull riding, entertainment, live music, static and livestock exhibits. Admission $10 for 13 and older, $40 for a week pass; concerts free with fair admission.


Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR, Aug. 26-Sept. 5, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, 971-701-6573, oregonstatefair.org. Carnival rides and games, headline entertainment, monster trucks, rodeo, exhibits, livestock, horse shows, lumberjacks. Admission $6-$8 advance, $10-$12 at the gate; concerts and some event tickets sold separately.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

DANCES, a listing of all area dances now can be found on the first weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

GAMES, a listing of all area game groups now can be found on the second weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

YOUTH MARKETPLACE, 4-8 p.m. Fridays, Club Northwest lower parking lot, 2160 N.W. Vine St., Grants Pass, 541-955-2582. Kids 8-18 sell their goods and services.

COW CREEK VALLEY COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 13, Glendale and Azalea, 541-450-1679. Vendors will be set up at Glendale Memorial Park (across from the post office) and all around the Cow Creek Valley (map available).

MOVIES IN THE PARK, 8 p.m. Aug. 19, Riverside Park, 304 S.E. Park St., Grants Pass, 541-471-6435. Screening of "Ratatouille." Free Aug. 19 film is "Ratatouille" at Riverside Park; and Aug. 26, "Enchanted" at Reinhart Volunteer Park.

SCALES & ALES, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 20, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Reptile meet-and-greets, with beer and food truck. Admission $9-$16, $10 for glass and first beer, $7 subsequent beers.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27, 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.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE MUSEUM, 2 p.m. Aug. 28, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Showing of "Michelangelo: Love & Death." $5, includes popcorn and chocolate.


Jackson County

HAUNTED HISTORY WALKING TOURS, 7, 7:15, 7:30 and 7:45 p.m. 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. Aug. 13, 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.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Jay Leno, Aug. 13; Foghat, Aug. 20; Chris Janson, Sept. 16; Thunder From Down Under. Oct. 1; Rodney Carrington, Nov. 19; live music in the courtyard, Fridays and Saturdays, through Oct. 1.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Ron White, Aug. 26.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 12-13; Rodney Carrington, Aug. 19-20; Surf City, Aug. 27; Marie Osmond, Sept. 9-10; Air Supply. Oct. 7-8; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.


MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Food Truck-off, Aug. 5; Central Coast Rally, Aug. 12-14; cribbage tournament. Sept;. 2-4; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 9.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. The Mighty Steelheads, Aug. 5-6; Comedy Night, Aug. 6; Steve Berg, Aug. 12-13; Brad Wilson, Aug. 19-20; Space Oddity (David Bowie tribute), Aug. 20; DJ Silver Fox, Aug. 26-27; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777.


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