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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Feb. 17, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; 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. 17, Circle of Stone, traditional, original, contemporary Celtic music and classic rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $5; Feb. 18, Free Creatures, alternative hip hop, indie psych rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; 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.

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

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. 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; Feb. 18, Daniel Nickels Band, Americana rock, 8-10 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, open mic, music, poetry, comedy hosted by Coleman Antonucci, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Feb. 25, Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers, folk, soul, rock, R&B, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10 at eventbrite.com.

RASCALS BAR & GRILL, 20275 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-9303. Feb. 24, Frankie Hernandez Band, funk, rock, reggae, 9 p.m.-midnight, costumes, Mardi Gras masks encouraged, $10.

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. 16, Slaphappy Comedy, with Jen Jay, Devin Jones and host Nic Lanier, 9-11 p.m. $5; Feb. 17, Boss' Daughter and John Dough Boys, punkgrass, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; Feb. 18, Josh Gibson and Ronnie Walker, singer songwriters, 9 p.m.-midnight; Feb. 23, The World Famous Girls Night Out, hunks, 8-11 p.m., $14.95-$24.95, eventbrite.com.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Feb. 16, Gary Margason, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Feb. 17, Michael Cruz, flamenco guitar and favorites, 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. 19, Yoga Sunday, 10:45-11:45 a.m., $20, includes beverage; Feb. 21, general trivia, 6 p.m., $5; Feb. 22, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Feb. 22, medical show trivia, 6:30 p.m., $10; Feb. 23, open mic with Mike Brons, 5-8 p.m., no cover; March 4, Ascend - with SkyDance Pole Fitness, student talent showcase, 7 p.m., $30-$165 at ticketspice; Tuesdays, cornhole, 6 p.m.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Feb. 16, Seth Hanssen, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 17, Watson House, acoustic duo, 7-10 p.m.; Feb. 18, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 7-10 p.m.; Feb. 23, Tim & Dennis Mitchell, soft rock, easy listening, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. 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.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Feb. 17, Sour Dough Jazz Band, jazz, 6-8 p.m., upstairs; Feb. 24, Muskadine Blues Band, blues, rock, 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. 17-18, Comedy Club, with opener Mike Coletta and headliner Milt Abel, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. Feb. 17, Josh & Shelley Jones, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Feb. 16, Dennis Konecny, rockabilly, classic rock, old and new country, 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 17, Brass Alibi, classic rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Feb. 18, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Feb. 15, Rogue Blues Society jam with TC & The Reactions, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Feb. 22, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Feb. 23, Hunks, The Show, 8-10 p.m. $19.95, $69.95 at eventbrite.com; March 1, Rogue Blues Society jam with Dan Day Blues Band, 6-9 p.m.

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. 16, Denali Kennedy Band, 8 p.m.; Feb. 17, Jackie Tomato & The Galactic Gunk, psychedelic funk, 8-11 p.m; Feb. 18, Sub Sequent, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Feb. 23, Tarantula Trust Fund, Templet, Thunderchud, alt, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Tuesdays, open mic and jam. 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover. Feb. 25, Delphi Ravens, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight.

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. 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; Feb. 23, Ashland All Stars, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Feb. 24, Rob the Universe, hip hop, 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. 16, Minor Birds, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Feb. 17, Maybe Mitchy, 10-11 p.m.; Feb. 22, Two Crows for Comfort, 8:30-10 p.m. No cover.

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

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. 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; Feb. 22, Radio's Rockin' Karaoke, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Feb. 24-25, Boot Juice, cosmic rock, swing, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Feb. 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 22, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 26, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, 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. 17, Matt Spurlock, acoustic variety. 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

THE VINTAGE COFFEE HOUSE & SAKE BAR, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Feb. 17, Balladir, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Feb. 18, Justin Gordon & The Holy Mackerels, 6-8p.m. No cover.

WHISKEY RIVER CAFE & LOUNGE, 6463 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-6000. Fridays, and Saturdays, DJ with karaoke, 8:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Feb. 19, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m.; 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. 19, Sunday Funday, with music by Sunrise, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Feb. 17, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 408-203-3737. 408-373-6990. Feb. 22, 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. 16, Shine Swing Duo, swing, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 17, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety. 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 18, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, folk, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 19, Rod Petrone, classical and jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 22, Jon Galfano, soft rock, easy listening, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 23, Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio, jazz, swing,m 5-7 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Feb. 17, Shae & Jenni, rock, pop, blues, standards, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Feb. 18, Band of Brothers, 4-6 p.m.; Feb. 19, Rogue Suspects Lite, rock, funk, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. 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. 19, Rick Milward, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, Sip'N'Supper, 6-7:30 p.m., $22.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Feb. 18, Dave Cahalan, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m.; Feb. 19, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. 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. 17, Jen Ambrose, Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, pop, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 19, Marshall Thompson,acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Feb. 17, Rick Milward, acoustic variety 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 18, Giantess, original dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; Feb. 19, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Feb. 17, trivia night, 6-8 p.m.; Feb. 19, Ann Kelly & Mark Ross, 4-6 p.m.; Feb. 24, Danielle Kelly Soul Project. retro and neo soul, 6-8 p.m., $20.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Feb. 17, Mike Brons, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Feb. 18, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., $5; Feb. 22, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p. m.; $5.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Feb. 18, Mercy Duo, blues, rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Feb. 17, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

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.


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.

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.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 23, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music, Free.

RUCKUS WITH EMI FERGUSON, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Flute player joins baroque ensemble to perform playful work by Bach. Tickets $36-$45 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 Feb. 24, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, Feb. 25. SOU Music Recital Hall, 405 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 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.

STEPHEN MARLEY, UNPLUGGED, 8 p.m. Feb. 24, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Acoustic set of roots, reggae music with full band, for all ages. Tickets $40.

STORM LARGE, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Tortured and titillating love songs, for mature audiences. Tickets $37. $40, $43.

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Sofya Gulyak performs. Tickets $25 in person, $20 per household for livestream.

SOU WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. March 2, 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.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. March 4, Rogue River Community Center Annex, 132 Broadway St., Rogue River, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 7:30 p.m. March 4, 3 p.m. March 5, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-858-8859, ysso,org. Young musicians present winter concert. Tickets $15 general, $10 youth and students.

SONGS OF THE JEWISH UKRAINIAN HEARTLAND, 7:30 p.m. March 5, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. Three klezmer musicians sing and tell stories to paint a picture of Jewish life in the Ukraine. Tickets $18 at The Music Coop in Ashland and at brownpapertickets.com.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. March 9, 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.

MULIERIBUS, 3 p.m. March 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, animamundiproductions.com. Female vocal ensemble performs works written before 1750 and new repertoire by female composers. Tickets $25, $33, $39 general, $10 for students, $5 for Oregon Trail Card holders, includes parking.


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 $14 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $13 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.

"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.

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.

"BRIGHT STAR," 7 p.m. Feb. 24-25, March 3-4, 2 p.m. Feb. 26, March 5, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, site.google.com/district6.org/craterpac. Musical about a soldier returning home from World War II and the editor of a southern literary journal who discover a secret that alters their lives, with book by Steve Martin, lyrics by Edie Brickell and music by both.

"THE LADY'S NOT FOR BURNING," 8 p.m. March 2-4, March 9-10, 2 and 8 p.m. March 11, 2 p.m. March 12, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. When an old derelict disappears from a medieval village, a young woman is held responsible and condemned as a witch, but a soldier begs to be hanged in her place. Tickets $20 general, $15 alumni and seniors, free for students, faculty and staff.

"DON QUIXOTE," 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, through 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.

"SHREK THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. March 10-11, March 17-18, 3 p.m. March 12, March 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Teen Musical Theatre of Oregon presents fairy tale of a lovable ogre, a wise-cracking donkey, a pint-sized villain and a damsel in distress. Tickets $25 general, $15 ages 22 and younger.

"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.


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; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities 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 Feb. 18, paintings by Cherri Van Syoc, Feb. 18-March 18, 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

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, ongoing.

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.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Southern Oregon landscape paintings by Desmond Serratore, through Feb. 28; reception 5-8 p.m. Feb. 17.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.

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.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Mountains and Waters Walking" magical landscape and spacescape paintings on weathered canvas by Dot Fisher-Smith, March 4-31.

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

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.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. March 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. March 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.

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: 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.

AUTHOR TALK: ERIC GANSWORTH, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 21, online through Jackson County Library Services, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of young adult book "If I Ever Get Out of Here." Free.

AUTHOR TALK: TISH MCFADDEN, 2-3 p.m. Feb. 25, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Local author discusses her book of indigenous teachings, "Upriver to Morning: A Journey to Wisdom." Free.

ROMANCE READER'S BOOK CLUB, 2-3 p.m. Feb. 27, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Daring Dr. Dil" by Lisa Sharma. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: BARRY KRAFT, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Former OSF actor and dramaturg reads from his favorite American and British poets. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: SADEQU JOHNSON, 1-2 p.m. Feb. 28, online through Jackson County Library Services, libraryc.org/jcls. Author of "Yellow Wife" discusses her new novel, "The House of Eve." 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 through March 10.


Jackson County

OREGON CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL, March 3-5, various locations in Ashland, oregonchocolatefestival.com. Family activities, chocolate maker's wine dinner, vendors marketplace (see below), brunch, competition, chocolate and roses spa specials. Get details online.

OREGON CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL VENDORS MARKETPLACE, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. March 3-4, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland At., Ashland, oregonchocolatefestival.com. Chocolate and confection makers, beer, wine and spirits producers, other taste makers, plus demonstrations and talks, live music. Tickets $20 per day, $30 for a two-day pass.


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.

PHANEROS FAMILY WINTER ARTS CARNIVAL, 4-10 p.m. Feb. 18, Vista 222, 222 Missouri Flat Road, Grants Pass. 541-450-9422, vista222.com. Showcase of art and music, with immersive visionary art exhibit, live music, craft vendors, aerial and fire performances. Free admission.

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.

FREE FISHING DAYS, Feb. 18, 19, throughout Oregon, myodfw.com. Anglers can fish, crab or clam with no license; bag limits and other regulations still apply. Also June 3-4, Nov. 24-25.

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.

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE — ROYAL BALL, 6-8 p.m. March 4, YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001, grantspassymca.org. Dancing, contests, entertainment, craft, treats for girls and a male adult. $35-$45 per couple, $10 each additional daughter; advance registration required. $10 per couple late registration fee Feb. 25-March 2.

GIRLS ROCK, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. March 11, Grants Pass High School, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-218-5547, girlsrockgrantspass.org. Activities for girls 9-13 with a parent or adult. Free. with morning snack and lunch included.


Jackson County

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.

HISTORY PROGRAM, noon March 1, Medford Library, 203 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-6980, jcls.org. "Chance and Change: Significant Moments in Oregon Shakespeare Festival History," the third program in a monthly, year-long "Windows in time" history lecture series. Free.

1932 LIVING HISTORY, 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. March 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 April 8, May 13.

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


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. 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; Arabian Nights RV Resort Rally, May 26-28.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 17-18; Comedy on the Coast, March 10-11; George Thorogood & The Destroyers, March 17-18; CageWarriors MMA, May 13; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing; Latin Nights DJ, Sundays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. 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. Robert Tiernan, Feb. 17-18; Comedy Night, Feb. 18; Paint Party, Feb. 24; Steve Berg, 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.


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