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Courtesy of Crateerian Performances
Two-time Latin Grammy Award nominee Mariachi Heerencia de Mexico serves up a night of Mexican music and culture Friday at the Craterian Theater in Medford.

CONCERTS

CHAMBER MUSIC: Jefferson Baroque Orchestra, 7 p.m. Friday, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 3 p.m. Saturday, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, 3 p.m. Sunday, First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland. $5-$25; jeffersonbaroque.org.

MEXICAN: Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, 7 p.m. Friday, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. $24-$48; 541-779-3000, craterian.org.

IRISH: Teada, 7 p.m. Friday, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. $30; cagefreeconcerts.com.

CLASSICAL PIANO: Margarita Schevchenko, 7:30 p.m. Friday, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. $30-$35; 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu.

ROCK: Fleetwood Mask, 8 p.m. Saturday, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. $25-$45; 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org.

LOVE SONGS: David Gordon, 3 p.m. Sunday, New City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. $25; historicjacksonville.org.

INDIE FOLK: The Brothers Reed, live recording session, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. $35; liveatthearmory.com.


ON STAGE

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DANCE: Studio Roxander Spring Student Showcase, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. $15-$20; 541-779-3000, craterian.org.

COMEDY: "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Teachers (But Were Afraid To Ask), 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, South Middle School, 350 W. Harbeck Road, Grants Pass. $5; 541-474-5750, southmiddleschooltheatreclub.ludus.com.


EVENTS

ART & MORE: First Friday, 5-8 p.m. downtown Grants Pass and Ashland. Free.

CANINES: Corgi Con, contests, food trucks, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Wes Howard Memorial Sports Park, 1221 N. Ross Lane, Medford. Free; 541-774-2400, playmedford.com.

BENEFIT: Hearts With a Mission Superhero Run, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Valley of the Rogue State Park, Gold Hill. $20-$65, benefits Hearts With a Mission; hwam.org.

VENDORS: Craft sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass; benefits Rogue Gem & Geology Club.

FAMILY FUN: Magical Merlin Parade, 11 a.m. Saturday, downtown Merlin. Free.

BOOK SIGNING: Bill Sullivan, 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass; 541-476-3132.

FAMILY FUN: On a Sunday Afternoon Parking Lot Jam, lowriders, music, food, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Lupita's parking lot, 147 N.E. E St., Grants Pass. Free.

STAR WARS DAY: May the Fourth Be With You, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. $5; 541-482-6767.

INFORMATION: Education Expo, noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Boys & Girls Club, 203 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass. Free; 541-660-4054, optionsforeducation.com.

VENDORS: Artisan Market, noon-4 p.m. Sunday, historic Elks Lodge, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford. Free; 512-568-6152.

WINE EVENT: Jacksonville Spring Wine Cruise, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, nine Jacksonville-area wineries. $69; jacksonvillewine.com.

AUTHOR TALK: Katherine Silver, 7 p.m. Monday, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Free; 541-488-0029.


ALBUMS

Dropping Friday:

CAR SEAT HEADREST: "The Scholars"

ERIC CHURCH: "Evangeline vs. The Machine"

LUCIUS: "Lucius"

SUZANNE VEGA: "Flying With Angels"


BOOKS

Released this week:

JAMES PATTERSON, MAXINE PAETRO: "25 Alive"

JEREMY RENNER: "My Next Breath: A Memoir"

DANIELLE STEEL: "A Mind of Her Own"


Entertainment guide
All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out. Read More »

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