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Last Update Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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DINAH GREENFIELD
Charlie (Aidan Jenkins, left) protects Mary (Sarah Watson) from the rain in "Mary's Wedding," a romantic drama opening Friday at the Collaborative Theatre Project in Medford.

CONCERTS

POP/ROCK: Jim Messina, 8 p.m. Friday, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. $53.50-$74.50; 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org.

EARTH SONGS: Siskiyou Singers, 3 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. $5-$25; siskiyousingers.org.

BENEFIT: Music by Gene Burnett, Michael Silversher, Victoria Graham and Heather Hutton, 7 p.m. Saturday, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. $20, benefits the synagogue's parking program for the homeless.

FOLK/POP: Bob Haworth and John Hollis, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E. Main St. Free; 541-702-2585.

FUNK ROCK: Cool Cat Funk, recording session, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St. $25; liveatthearmory.com.


ON STAGE

DRAMA: "Mary's Wedding," 7:30 p.m. Friday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford. $34-$40; 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Through May 18.

DANCE: Welcome to the Mixtape, with The Doll Pack, 7 p.m. Saturday, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. $35-$40, ages 18 and older; 541-779-3000, craterian.org.

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EVENTS

FABRIC ART: Rogue Valley Piecemakers Quilt Show, displays, demonstrations, classes, vendors, 10 a.m.-4 p.m Friday, Saturday, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Admission $5; rvpiecemakers.com.

READINGS: Poetry sharing, 7 p.m. Friday, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St. Free; 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778.

NATURE: Rogue Valley Bird Day, walks, booths, activities, contests. 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, North Mountain Park, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland; Free; roguevalleybirdday.net.

ARTS & CRAFTS: Made in Southern Oregon, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Pine Street, Central Point.. Free; centralpointoregon.gov.

BENEFIT: Yardin' in The Hill, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Gold Hill Sports Park, off Highway 234. Free, benefits dog park; 818-497-7756.

HORTICULTURE: Galice Garden Faire, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Galice Community Center, 10821 Galice Road. Free; 541-479-8712.

COLLECTIBLES: Medford Antique Show, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway; $6, medfordantiqueshow.com.

LITERARY: Local author Casey Dunn, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass. Free; 541-476-3132.

FAMILY FUN: Youth Panel and Block Party, activities, vendors, resources, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 2931 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Free.

ART & GARDEN: Art in Bloom, vendors, music, children's activities, food, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Pear Blossom Park, 204 N. Bartlett St., Medford. Free; art-in-bloom.com.


ALBUMS

Dropping Friday:

COUNTING CROWS: "Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets"

EZRA FURMAN: "Goodby Small Head"

MAREN MORRIS: "Dreamsicle"

BLAKE SHELTON: "For Recreational Use Only"


BOOKS

Released this week:

ISABEL ALLENDE: "My Name is Emilia Del Valle"

FREDRIK BACKMAN: "My Friends"

JEFFERY DEAVER: "South of Nowhere"

LAURENCE LEAMER: "Warhol's Muses"

KEITH MCNALLY: "I Regret Almost Everything: A Memoir"


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

AT THE MOVIES
Schedule is good beginning Friday. A dot (•) indicates a movie new to the area. Read More »

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