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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, Pandora Band, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 7:30-10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke and DJ, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

BRUNO'S CAVERN, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-229-4753. Feb. 11, Moonbow, folk rock jam 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; Feb. 14, Ross Welcome & Kristie Serrano, variety, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, all-ages open mic, 6 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, all-ages game night, 3 p.m.-midnight; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ Lion, 9 p.m-midnight. No cover.

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-507-1005. Saturdays, DJ, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sundays, comedy open mic hosted by Nic Lanier, 9 p.m. No cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Fridays and Wednesdays, karaoke, 6:30-11 p.m. No cover.

DIS 'BAR N GRILL, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Feb. 12, Super Bowl Chili Cookoff, 1 p.m., with cash prize; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m. No cover. Feb. 18, Mardi Gras Dance Party, with gumbo, king cakes, beads, dancing, 1 p.m.;

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Sunday through Friday, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

FOOD STUDIO, 226 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0420. Feb. 14, Larry Cavalier, jazz piano, vocals, 4-7 p.m.; Thursdays, Larry Cavalier, jazz piano, vocals, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Feb. 17, TNDRGRL, rock, blues, jazz, and The Bone Rollers, post-punk psych rock, 8 p.m., $10 at eventbrite.com; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. Feb. 14, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4-11 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Feb. 9, costume karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight; Feb. 10, Brother, tribal Celtic, with Vinnie Rip opening, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Feb. 11, Delphi Ravens, alt rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Feb. 9, Starvation Heights, adult contemporary, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Feb. 10, Steve Berg, acoustic variety from Crescent City, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Feb. 11. pancake pop-up, 8-11 a.m., no cover; Feb. 15, Lady & The Tramp, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., no cover; Feb. 19, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20, includes beverage.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Feb. 9, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 18 and older only; Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Feb. 9, open mic with Mike Brons, 5-8 p.m., no cover; Feb. 10-11, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com, for 18 and older only; Feb. 15, Oregon trivia, 6:30 p.m., $10.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Feb. 9-10, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday; Feb. 16, Seth Hanssen, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Feb. 10, The Dusty Rubies, old-time roots, Americana. 8:30-10:30 p.m., $10; Feb. 11, Valentine's PromAgain, with music through the decades by DJ Ruku$, 8-11 p.m., $10; Feb. 12, Bekkah McAlvage, acoustic country folk, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Feb. 13, Drag Bingo, 7 p.m., $10 fro two cards and three games, all ages; March 4, FiddlerQuest, kids' Celtic jam, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke for all ages, 8:30-11 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Feb. 10 Modern Prometheus Jazz Company, jazz, 6-8 p.m., upstairs, No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-11 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 SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Feb. 10-11, Comedy Club, with opener Alex Kaufman and headliner Joe Hill, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Feb. 10, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GATHER CAFE BISTRO BAR, 200 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-897-0763. Feb. 15, Jim Friend, light rock, country, 6-8 p.m.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Feb. 9 Kellen Rapp, easy listening, 6-8 p.m.; Feb. 10, Boondock Boys, southern rock, country, 8 p.m.-midnight; Feb. 11, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Feb. 15, Rogue Blues Society jam with TC & The Reactions, 6-9 p.m.; Feb. 22, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. Feb. 10, Shine On, Greatful Dead, Americana. 6-8 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. Fridays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Feb. 16, A Brother Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6-9 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Feb. 10, Boss' Daughter, underground punk album release with John Dough Boys and Suckerpunch, 9 p.m., $10; Feb. 11, Creature, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Feb. 18, Anna S., classical piano, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., no cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Feb. 10, Moonbow, folk rock jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Feb. 11, Seth Charles Band, rick, R&B, soul, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Feb. 16, Actual Wolf, one man band, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Feb. 17, Blood Jacuzzi, thrash-pop comedy-metal, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Feb. 18, TNDRGRL, blues-influenced rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. Saturdays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m.; Sundays, live music, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Feb. 9, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 6-10 p.m.; Feb. 11, Iconoplasty, electro-rock, 9-11 p.m.; Feb. 15, Chris Baron, 8-9:30 p.m.; Feb. 16, Minor Birds, 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.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Feb. 26, Casey Donahew & Beer Joints Acoustic Tour, country, 7-10 p.m., $25 advance, $30 door; April 16, Demun Jones with Sam Grow, country, 7 p.m., $20, with VIP meet-and-greets availabledoor. Tickets at universe.com.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Feb. 10, Grateful Getdown, Dead covers, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Feb. 16, Sgt. Splendor, featuring Kate Vargas & Eric McFadden, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Feb. 18, Matt Heckler, bluegrass, roots, with Joe's Truck Stop and Mason Alexander Weems, 8 p.m., $15; Feb. 19, Object Heavy, Northern California soul, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE AT 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Feb. 12, Jimmy Limo, rock, blues, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 15, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Feb. 10, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Feb. 11, live music, 7-10 p.m., Trailer Trash Karaoke, 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m.; Fridays, DJ with karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.;Sundays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Feb. 12, Sunday Funday, with music by Blaine & Arwen, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. Feb. 14, Valentine's Winemaker Dinner, reservations required; May 14, Mother's Day Dinner, reservations required.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Feb. 10, Christina Hanks, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m.; Feb. 11, Winemaker's Dinner, 6:30 p.m., $80-$100, reservations.


Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 408-203-3737. 408-373-6990. Feb. 9, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Feb. 9, Actual Wolf, guitar, keyboards, vocals, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 10, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 10-12, Valentine's Tasting, $24, three-course special, $49-$59, reservations; Feb. 11, Dayton Mason,jazz, gypsy jazz, 2-4 p.m., Stolen Moments, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 12, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 15, Il Briccone Duetto, Italian classic on guitar and mandolin, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 16, Shine Swing Duo, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. Feb. 10, Marshall Stack & Friends, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Feb. 12, Super Bowl Watch Party, 2 p.m., reservations. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Feb. 10, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Feb. 11, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover; Feb. 12, Mark Charles & Friends, acoustic variety, 3-5 .m., no cover; Feb. 14, Valentine's Day dinner, with music by Dan Fellman and Grant Ruiz, 7 p.m., $100, reservations by Feb. 10.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Feb. 14, Island Getaway Dinner, with music by Sonny Kanahele, 6-8 p.m, $65; reservations; Feb. 18, Crab Feed, 4-8:30 p.m., $50-$85, reservations; Feb. 24, The Rogue Suspects with The Girls, music of the '70s, '80s, '90s, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15 at winery website.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Feb. 23-March 12, "An Iliad," one-man play, 2 p.m., $35, roguetheatercompany.com; March 2, The Fine Beauty of Ireland, tales and tunes of old Ireland, 7-9 p.m., $25 cash at the door; March 3, Jaca, classical and old world music on clarinet, guitar, 7-9 p.m., $10-$30.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Feb. 10, Valentine's crafts workshop, 6-8 p.m., $20; Feb. 13, Galentine's Day Bouquet Workshop, 5:30-7 p.m., $20, reservations; Feb. 19, Rick Milward, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m.; Thursdays, Sip'N'Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., $22.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. Feb. 11, Monkeyflower, variety, 1-4 p.m.; Feb. 12, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety 1-4 p.m. No cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Feb. 10, dance lessons with Tess, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 11, The Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 3-6 p.m.; Feb. 12, Vanessa Finney Duo, soft rock, easy listening, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Feb. 9, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Feb. 10, Ekphrastic poetry, art show, 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 11, heart-shaped wreath-making class, 1-3 p.m.; Feb. 12, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Feb. 14, Valentine's Dinner, 7-10 p.m., reservations. No cover, unless noted. Feb. 19, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Feb. 23, Witchy Nights, tarot reading, chakra reading, live music, 6-8 p.m.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. Feb. 10, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Feb. 10, Sterling Vintage Jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 11, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 4-6 p.m.; Feb. 12, New Vintage Swing Jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. eb 10, Gypsy Gillis, rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; Feb. 14, wine and cheese or wine and chocolate pairings, noon-8 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Feb. 10, Jim Friend, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Feb. 11, Holly Gleason Trio, urban folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Feb. 14, Steve Schein and Shine On, jazz, swing, rock, 5-7 p.m.;, no cover; Feb. 15, Nick & Shae, rock, blues, jazz, 6-8 p.m., $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Feb. 11, Rock 'N Ebnother, rock, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Feb. 10, Jodie Jean Marston-Arellano Duo, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

ALICE DI MICELE, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Original groove folk rock, for the Music At The Museum series. Sold out.

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

JAZZ FEST, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass. Music by Rogue Gold Jazz Band, North and South middle school jazz bands. GPHS Jazz band, with guest artist Steve Treseler. Silent auction and desserts at 4:40 p.m., music at 6 p.m. Tickets $15 adults, $10 students and seniors.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. Feb. 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, threeriversorchestra.org. Stuart Potter directs the orchestra in "Ben Hur," "Water Music," highlights from "Jurassic Park," "Molly on the Shore," " Marche Slav" and Mozart's "The Magic Flute." Admission is free, donations welcome.

ADVENTURES IN FATHERHOOD TOUR, 7 p.m. Feb. 24, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Acoustic show with Love & Theft, Elvis Monroe, Dirty Lover and Fogline, with interactive podcast with artists and Dadcast Podcast hosts. Tickets $30 at brownpapertickets.com or dadcast.online.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. Feb. 26, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6401. Guest pianist Michelle Cann joins the orchestra to perform "Burleske" by Richard Strauss and Piano Concerto by Florence Price, plus "Lyric for Strings" and La Noche de los Mayas. Tickets $28, $38, $43, $48, $58.

ROGER JAEGER, 7 p.m. March 2, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Indie and alt rock, for the Music At The Museum series. Tickets $20.

MARCHFOURTH, 8 p.m. March 3, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Band camp meets circus, with musicians, dancers, acrobatics and a diverse musical repertoire. Tickets $30.

MANIA — THE ABBA TRIBUTE, 8 p.m. March 14, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. The music of Abba. Tickets $27.50, $44.50, $64.50.

UNCHAINED MELODIES: JASON "FLOYD" CRAMER, 7:30 p.m. March 14, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Music of the 1960s and ,'70s on piano. Season tickets (five concerts) are $75 adults, $10 students; call for single ticket availability.

HELL'S BELLES, 8 p.m. March 18, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. All-female AC/DC tribute band Tickets $25.


Jackson County

MUSIC OPEN MIC, 8-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Open to all ages; sign up between 7-8 p.m. No cover.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Pasquale Iannone performs. Tickets $25 in person, $20 per household for livestream.

APPLEGATE VALLEY MUSICIANS AND TROUBADOURS, 11 a.m.-noon, Feb. 11, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Local musicians perform. Free.

STUDENT RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Iryna Kudielina performs graduate piano recital. Free, in person and livestream.

YAMATO — THE DRUMMERS OF JAPAN, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Seventeen-piece percussion ensemble blends contemporary music with ancient sounds. Tickets $42, $45, $48 general, $30, $33, $36 youth.

SOU JAZZ BAND, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Winter concert. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free to SOU students, faculty and staff; free livestream.

SEPTURA, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. British brass ensemble performs "The Special relationship: Contrasting Sounds of Britain and America." Tickets $36-$45 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

BENEFIT CONCERT TO SUPPORT THE UNHOUSED, 7-9:30 p.m. Feb. 18, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. Music by Rogue Valley Peace Choir, Plan Be, Indelible Soul and Gene Burnett. Suggested $20 donation.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Feb. 17, 2 p.m. Feb. 18-19, Toyota Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skits from Life of Riley and Abbott & Costello. Tickets $13 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $12 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.

"LOCKDOWN," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 17-March 5, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave,, Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Comedy about the COVID-19 crisis and the struggles and sacrifices people endured during the height of the pandemic, by local playwright Diane Nichols. Tickets $18.

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. $38 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.


Jackson County

COMEDY OPEN MIC, 8-9:30 p.m.Thursdays, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Open to ages 21 and older, followed by karaoke; sign up between 7-8 p.m. No cover.

"DON QUIXOTE," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10-March 5, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. An unlikely hero's epic adventures, in English and Spanish, with classical Spanish guitar music by Grant Ruiz. Tickets $35 adults, $28 students and seniors.

LOVE IS FUNNY — VALENTINE'S DAY COMEDY SHOW, 8 p.m. Feb. 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedians Andrew Rivers, Carl Lee and Morgan Anderson. Tickets $20, $25, $30, $35.

"I HATE LOVE SONGS," 8 p.m. Feb. 11, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, modernprometheans.org. Cabaret-style program of songs of obsession, depression, dysfunction and sex, from timeless classics to modern hits., with adult language and themes.Tickets $15 general, $25 VIP.

"SPOTLIGHT ON SONDHEIM," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Feb. 12, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. The life and,music of Stephen Sondheim, one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Tickets are $20-$38.

PEARLS AND POISON, AN ANTI-VALENTINE CABARET, 8 p.m. Feb. 18, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. Burlesque bingo and entertainment for ages 18 and older. Tickets $20 general, $50 VIP for two.

"WHAT HAPPENED WHILE HERO WAS DEAD," 8 p.m. Feb. 16-18, Feb. 23-24, 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 25, 2 p.m. Feb. 26, SOU Black Box Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Funny and thoughtful riposte to Shakespeare's "Mush Ado About Nothing, imagining of the much-mistreated Hero making better use of her off-stage time — afforded by the ruse of her death, for mature audiences. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $10 alumni, free for students.

"AN ILIAD," 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, Feb. 23-March 12, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nebraska St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.org. Adapted from Homer's epic poem, this one-man show explores the contradiction of glory and violence and the human race's fascination with war, with musical accompaniment. Tickets $35 advance, $45 at the door, cash or check only; Feb. 22 preview is $30; Feb. 23 is benefit for Planned Parenthood, followed by wine and talkback with actor and director; other talkbacks March 1 and March 8.

"THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG," 8 p.m., Wednesdays through Fridays and select Mondays and Tuesdays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays.1 p.m. Sundays, through April 2, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. A 1920s whodunit features a show within a show. $29, $39, $43. See review page 1B.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIK PLAYDATE: LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART, 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 18, 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.


Jackson County

BILINGUAL STORYBOOK WALK, through Feb. 21, William Mott Memorial Park, 2190 Jeremy St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Families can stroll through the park to read the illustrated children's book "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle, displayed page by page. 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 $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Admission $8 adults, $12 children.


ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Photography by Marianne Werner, through February, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Faux Fun" spoofs or imitations of masterworks, and "6 x 6," artwork measuring 6 inches by 6 inches, on auction to benefit the museum, through Feb. 18.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Full Circle," work by gallery artists, through April 15.


Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Say it with Red," diverse artwork featuring the passionate color red by Linda Boutacoff, Judy Richardson, Charlotte Peterson, Betty Barss and Eve Margo Withrow, through February.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. "Hearts and Flowers," work by gallery members, drawings and paintings by Walt Wirfs, watercolors and fabric wall hangings by Charlotte Wirfs, through February; artist reception 5-8 p.m. Feb. 17, with romantic guitar music by Rod Petrone.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "Wood & Waterfalls," functional art — from furnishings to sculptured rock waterfalls — from the Siskiyou Woodcraft Guild, plus painted, upcycled lamps and furnishings by Carol Branan, through Feb. 26 plus work with a 3-D feel and a nod toward the transition to spring by gallery members, through March 3.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Artist Members Showcase, artwork — ceramic mugs and silk scarves to sterling silver jewelry, paintings and outdoor garden sculptures, by gallery artists, through February.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Paintings by Annekatrine, through April.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Woven rugs and wall hangings on a Navajo loom by Kathleen Coolidge, through February, plus work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces, ongoing.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Prints and Carved Panels," drawing inspiration from fantasy, folklore and pop culture, by Dennis McNett, through Feb. 28.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. "Attracted to Light," works inspired by the curious lights of winter, through Feb. 26.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "The Archeology of Memory," paintings by Martin Steele, works from the gallery collection, through March 3; new work by gallery members, through April 26.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Pushing the Press: Contemporary Printers Redefining the Medium," diverse printmaking by 11 artists, through April 29. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

SOUTHERN OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 106 N. Central Ave.,. Medford, 541-622-2025, sohs.org. "A Century of Wonder: 100 Years of Oregon State Parks," interactive panels with photographs documenting the beauty and geographic diversity of the region; "A River Runs Through It: Fishing in Southern Oregon's State Parks"; and "Crater Lake in Wintertime."


LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 10, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS' SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 14, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5330, 541-479-5948. (use door between the cleaners and the church). Writers share samples of their latest writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

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

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. March 7, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

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

AUTHOR TALK: LANA HARPER, 4 p.m. Feb. 9, online through Jackson County Library Services, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of "Poison Priestess" from "The Lady Slayers" series. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: REN HURST, 7 p.m. Feb. 13, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "The Wisdom of Wildness: Healing the Trauma of Domestication" discusses her self-help book. Free.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6:10 p.m. Feb. 14, online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: GRACE M. CHO, 10 a.m. Feb.16, online through Jackson County Library Services, libraryc.org/jcls. Author discusses her memoir, "Tastes Like War." Free.

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Music is History" by Questlove. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: RICK BLEIWEISS, 7 p.m. Feb. 20, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Murder in Haxford: A Pignon Scorpion Mystery" discusses his latest novel. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, 6 p.m. March 10, online through Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center,siskiyoufilmfest.org. Two hours of films focusing on environmental conservation and activism. Tickets $15 singles, $30 for groups; viewers will have access to the films for five days of on-demand viewing. Held in conjunction with an online raffle, open Feb. 10-March 10.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

FATHER-SON CHALLENGE NIGHT, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 10, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001, grantspassymca.org. Games, such as bingo, scavenger hunt, relay races, dodgeball, keepsake photo. $30-$40 per couple, $10 each additional child; advance registration by Feb. 8.

SHORT STACK FOR A TALL CAUSE — VALENTINE'S PANCAKE BRUNCH, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 11, Takilma Community Building, 9367 Takilma Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3911. Pancakes, cheesy eggs and bacon, fresh fruit, mimosas. Call for prices.

AQUARIAN LOVEFEST VALENTINE'S DANCE PARTY, 6 p.m.-midnight Feb. 11, Dorothy Gale's Event Centre, 14458 Williams Highway, Williams, aquarianlovefest23.eventbrite.com. Music by Free Creatures, Emily Turner, Love Buzz, Skyler Squiglio,Greek dinner, drinks, desserts. Tickets $30 singles, $50 couples, free for 17 and younger.

WORLD SOUND HEALING DAY OPEN HOUSE, noon-6 p.m. Feb. 14, Soul Song Healing Center, 1692 Williams Highway, Grant s Pass, 541-479-8858. Listen to live crystal singing bowls and harp, meet healing practitioners, learn about offerings of sound healing, with refreshments. Free.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE MASQUERADE, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 18, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-226-7811, 541-441-7458, ourfosterkids.com. Live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing, games and prizes, to benefit Our Foster Kids. $75 singles, $550 for a table of eight.

MARDI GRAS 2023, 7 p.m. Feb. 18, Takilma Community Building, 9367 Takilma Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3911. Music by Sunrise and the Starseed Experience and Chalo Jules, with food, drinks, blackjack, for ages 18 and older. Admission $10-$20, sliding scale.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 25, 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.

HIDDEN VALLEY FFA DINNER & AUCTION, 5:30 p.m. March 4, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Dinner and auction to raise money for Hidden Valley High School's FFA program. Tickets $15.

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE, 6-8 p.m. March 4, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001, grantspassymca.org. Dancing contests, entertainment, craft, treats, keepsake photo, with special guest princess dances. $35-$45 per couple, $10 each additional child; advance registration by March 2.

FIRST CRUSH, 4-7 p.m. March 4, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, firstcrushtickets.com. Wine, beer and food tastings, with a raffle, to benefit organizations that support children and families. Tickets $60.


Jackson County

JPR WINE TASTING, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 10, Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, ijpr.org. Samples from more than 40 regional wineries and restaurants, music by Danielle Kelly Jazz Project, wine pull, 50/50 raffle. $75.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. Feb. 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.

1932 LIVING HISTORY, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. Feb. 11, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours of historic home with insights into early 20th-century life. Admission $10, tours limited to 10 people; advance reservations. Tours continue March 11, April 8, May 13.

ASHLAND AFTER DARK MARKET, 4-10 p.m. Feb. 11, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. More than 30 vendors, art, flash tattoos, DJs, drag shows, fashion shows, food and bar. Free admission.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 12, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

SPORTSMEN'S & OUTDOOR RECREATION SHOW, noon-9 p.m. Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Feb. 25, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 26, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 207-992-3976, exposureshows.com. Hundreds of exhibits representing fishing, hunting, camping, boating, hiking, scuba diving, plus exhibits and acts, giant fish tank, big game exhibit, archery range. Admission $6-$8 adults, $1 kids 6-11, free for kids 5 and younger.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Bri Marie, Feb. 9, Feb. 12; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 12; Warren G, Feb. 18; Quiet Riot, March 4; Boys II Men, April 15; Tattoo Expo, April 21-23; Gary Allan, May 6; Cagewarriors MMA, May 13.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. King of the Cage, Feb. 11; Super Bowl Party, Feb. 12; Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 17-18; Comedy on the Coast, March 10-11; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, March 17-18; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Give It To Me Disco Night, Feb. 10; UFC 284, Feb. 11; Super Bowl Party. Feb. 12; South Coast Clambake Music Festival, March 10-12.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. The Mighty Steelheads, Feb. 10-11; Aaron Radatz — Magical Entertainer, Feb. 11; Robert Tiernan, Feb. 17-18; Comedy Night, Feb. 18; Paint Party, Feb. 24; Steve Bewg, Feb. 24-25; The Ataris, March 11; Comedy Night, March 18.

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

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Super Bowl Party, Feb. 12.


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