Nightlife

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Aug.18, Tim Mitchell and Beats Workin', classic rock, 6-9 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

ART'S RED GARTER, 126 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-4222

Aug. 18-19, DJ and karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Aug.19, Living on Dreams, jazz duo, 6:30-9:30 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Aug. 17, Ty Herndon, country, with Blowin' Smoke opening, 8 p.m., with raffle to benefit Our Foster Kids. $15 advance, $20 door; tickets at EZ Sleep Mattress, Cedarwood Saloon and brownpapertickets.com; Aug. 18-19, Saucy, rock, pop, country, funk, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover; Thursdays, open jam with AJ, 7-11 p.m., no cover.

CHATEAU AT OREGON CAVES, 20000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3400. Aug. 18, Arthur Pons, eclectic piano, 7-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, Dave Hodges, poetry readings, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m. No cover.

THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Aug. 18, Firefly, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-10 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 8 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. Aug. 17, The Rogue Underground, funk, soul, rock and roll; Aug. 18, Disposition, alternative hard rock; Aug. 19, The Legendary Goodtimes, classic rock and soul; Aug. 24, Dos Tacos and Subsurfer, alternative, funk, rock. Music is 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. Aug. 18, Soul Food, R&B, blues, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 19, Lady and the Tramp, variety, 6-10 p.m.; Aug. 20, Jim Lesher and Western Express, country, country rock, 5-9 p.m.; Aug. 23, Sequoia, bluegrass, Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Aug. 18, The Insinuators, improvisational rock trio from Seattle, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug. 19, Abstract Rude, underground hip hop, with guests. 8 p.m.-midnight, $10.

HERB'S LA CASITA, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Fridays and Saturdays, Sights and Sounds DJ, modern dance music, in the Vault, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; daily, karaoke in Shenanigans, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., no cover.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. Aug. 18-19, Wild Side, '80s metal, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. No cover. Aug.18, Starvations Heights, adult contemporary, 7-10 p.m.; Aug. 19 Barefoot Servants, acoustic covers, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. Aug. 18, Circle of Stone, Celtic and classic rock, 7-10 p.m., outdoor stage, no cover; Aug. 19, The Herbal Crew, roots reggae, with guests, 7-10 p.m. outdoor stage, $5, DJ Birdy, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. indoor after-party, cover; Aug 20, Abstract Rude with B Squid, underground hip hop, with guests, outdoor stage, 7-10 p.m. $5, DJ Birdy, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. indoor after-party, cover.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Thursdays through Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Aug. 18, COLA, psyche rock, and 100 Watt Mind, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 19, Hard Fall Hearts and the Rebeltones, punk rockabilly, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Aug. 20, The Letters Home, dirty soul rock, 9-11 p.m.; Aug. 24, Olivia Awbrey Band, punky rock, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. Aug. 18-19, live music, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, salsa/bachata dancing, lesson 8:30 p.m., open dance 9-11 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, Pints and Paints 6:30 p.m., $40-$45, call to confirm. No cover, unless noted.

STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961.

Nightly, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-5358. Aug. 18, Lonesome Road, country, Americana, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. Aug. 18, The Legendary Goodtimes rock, classic rock, soul, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Aug. 19, Dale Hopper, old-time country, 6:3 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Aug. 17, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 23, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie pop rock duo, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Aug. 25, Rickashane, classic rock, 7 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. Aug. 23, Scott Law with the Cosmic Contingent., roots, bluegrass, rock, $15 advance, $20 door' Aug. 28, Matthew Human and the Human Revolution, country-flavored jamband, $13 advance, $15 door; tickets at the door or online. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. Aug. 26. DFS, punk, 9:45 p.m. Cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Aug 17-19, Gaibe Carroll Trio, 9 p.m.-midnight Thursday, 8-11 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight Saturday; Aug. 24, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie, folk rock duo, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Aug. 19, T.C. and the Reactions, high-power R&B, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. Aug. 25, Fortunes Folly, alternative rock, 9 p.m., $7.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. Tuesdays and Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m., no cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Aug. 18-19, Comedy Night, with opener, James Uloth and headliner Derick Lengwenus 9-10:30 p.m. $10, karaoke after comedy.

GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10:30 p.m.-2 a.m.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. No cover. Aug.18, Perry Road, rock, country, 8 p.m.-midnight; Aug. 19, Backyard BBQ with DJ Dysfunktion noon-4 p.m.; Aug. 22, Ashland Blues Society jam with Blues Daddy, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. Aug. 18, Hog Wild, rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Aug 19, live music, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Aug. 25-26, Blowin Smoke, modern country, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-7625-0505 Aug. 22, Beasts and Beauties horror and suspense film series, 8:30 p.m., free, reservations recommended. Continues Tuesdays through Sept. 12.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. Aug. 19, John Dough Boys, alt country, rock, newgrass, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. Aug. 18, Strings Broken, rock, blues, funk 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Aug 19, Absinthe Rose, punk, alt country, Divine Dirt, punk blues, and Silas R. Shand, country punk, 9 p.m.- 1.a.m.; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover. Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. Aug. 18, Parole Denied, rock, 9 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Aug. 18, Ghost in the Willow, acoustic, punk, folk; Silas Shand, punk; Alex Kirk Amen, 8 p.m. $5. Aug. 19, Stoning Giants, rock, blues, funk, 9 p.m., cover; Aug. 22, Phake, BOPL and The Head, 9 p.m.-midnight, cover.

LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. Aug. 21, the Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. Aug. 18, Reckless Daughter Music, light rock, pop, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Aug.18, Known to Collapse, atmospheric alternative, 9 p.m.; Aug 19, Jupiters Beard, 9 p.m.; Aug. 20, The Corner Boys, 6-9 p.m.; Aug. 22, Woody and Sunshine, folk, gypsy, 9-10:30 p.m.; Aug. 23, Ben Powell, one-man band, 9-10 p.m.; Aug. 24, Brynna Dean from 100 Watt Mind, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. Aug. 18-19, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. Aug. 18-19, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, open mic, 8 p.m., no cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Aug. 18, Sweetgrass, original roots, 9-11:30 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie da Costa, rockabilly, blues, 8-11 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, Trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. Aug. 20, The New Noisy Neighbor, classic rock, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. Aug. 25, The Brothers Reed, 5 p.m.

THE WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Aug. 18, Dave Scoggin, 6 p.m., karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Aug 19, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Aug. 20, Jim Quimby, 6 p.m.; Little Thorn's Open Mic, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

Wineries

Josephine County

DEER CREEK VINEYARDS, 2680 Deer Creek Road, Selma, 541-597-4226. Aug. 20, Buckle Rash, outlaw country, southern rock, 2-5 p.m., $10.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. Aug. 19, The Burrmans, 5:30-8:30 p.m., $5.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Aug. 18, David Pinsky, blues, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

Jackson County

AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. Aug. 25, Tim Mitchell and Beats Workin', classic rock, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 955 Dead Indian Memorial Road, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Aug. 17, Charles Guy and Linda Powers, Spanish, flamenco; Aug. 18, Not Too Shabby, pop, blues, R&B; Aug. 19, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic pop, rock, contemporary; Aug. 20, Bil Leonhart, jazz guitar, noon-2 p.m.; Aug. 20, Gaibe Carroll, acoustic, 5-7 p.m.; Aug. 23, Bear Creek Jazztet, jazz; Aug. 24, Jef Ramsey Duo, bluegrass, Cajun, country. Music is 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover.

CAPRICE VINEYARDS, 1320 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-482-3798. Aug. 19, Mark Charles Hill, acoustic guitar and vocals; Aug. 20, Lumina with Lynne Reardon, harp. Music is 2-5 p.m., no cover.

DANA CAMPBELL VINEYARDS, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Aug. 26, dog day photo contest, judging 5 p.m. (Just photos, no live dogs, please.) No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Aug. 18, Danielle Kelly Jazz Project, jazz, standards; Aug. 24, Shae Celine and Don Harriss, variety. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Aug. 20, Jenny Skudstad, acoustic guitar and vocals, 3-5 p.m., no cover; Aug. 25, Billy Lund and Whiskey Weekend, country, 6-9 p.m., $7.50-$12.50.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Aug. 25, Salsa Brava, salsa, Latin, 6-10 p.m.; Thursdays, Singing in the Vines, karaoke, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

FIASCO WINERY, 8035 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-3022. Aug. 19, Montana Soul, 1:30-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Aug. 18-19, flutist Katheryn McElrath and pianist Martin Majkut, classical music, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, 3-5 p.m Saturday, $25, at brownpapertickets.com; Aug. 25, Blue Lightning, rock, 6:30-9 p.m., $6; Aug. 26, Delgani String Quartet, chamber music inspired by American landscapes, 2-3:30 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door, $10 students.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. Aug, 19, Ellipse, contemporary and classic rock husband-and-wife duo, 1-4 p.m.; Aug. 24, Harmless Addiction, pop, rock, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Aug. 17, Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre, Mexican music and dance, 7-9 p.m., $5; Aug. 18, UR Mom, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $10 show, $15 dinner, reservations; Aug. 25, LEFT with Bret Levick, eclectic originals, 6:30-9:30 p.m., $10 show, $15 dinner, reservations.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. Aug. 17, Buckle Rash, outlaw country, southern rock; Aug. 24, Jeff K and The Overtones, rock, blues. Music is 6-8 p.m., no cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Aug. 18, Mercy, blues, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $5-$8; Aug. 24, Jazz Mafia, hip hop, jazz, R&B and soul from San Francisco, with LEFT, roots retro, opening, 6-9 p.m., $10.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. Aug. 18, Frankie Hernandez Band, roots, reggae, funk, Latin; Aug. 19, Holly Gleason, acoustic guitar and vocals; Aug. 23, Charles Guy and Linda Powers, Spanish, flamenco. Music is 6-8 p.m., $3-$4.

WEISINGER'S WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-7488-5989. Aug. 19, Allen Crutcher, keyboards; Aug. 20, Doug Warner Duo. Music is 2-5 p.m., no cover.

Music

Josephine County

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 17, 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.

TIMELESS, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Merlin Community Park, Merlin. Standards of the 1930, '40s, '50s. Free.

TY HERNDON, 8 p.m. Aug. 17, Cedarwood Saloon, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Country, with Blowin' Smoke opening and raffle to benefit Our Foster Kids. $15 advance, $20 door; tickets at EZ Sleep Mattress, Cedarwood Saloon and brownpapertickets.com.

HOLLIS PEACH, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Progressive folk duo from Southern Oregon. $15.

COMMUNITY MUSIC NIGHT, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 20, Bridgeview Community Church, 5181 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-3923. Acoustic music jam. Free.

BUCK HARMS & COUNTRY PRIDE, 6:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Merlin Community Park, Merlin. Country, country rock. Free.

THE CULTIVATORS, 6-9 p.m. Aug. 25, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-955-4483. Roots reggae. $5, free for 12 and younger.

TWIN HEROES QUARTET, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3684. Music by Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Britten. Free, with a $15 suggested donation, to benefit Chinquapin Center for the Arts.

DANIEL BOLING, 7-9 p.m. Aug. 25, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Singer-songwriter plays guitar, banjitar, harmonica. $10.

BEANIE BASH, 1-10 p.m. Aug. 26, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass, beaniebrigade.com. Music by Short Stories, Glacier Veins, Citysick, Chris Swartz, Infinite Signal, Chico Feet, Your Hands Write History, Amanda Davis, Source $10 advance, $12 door. $5, donation.

TWIN HEROES QUARTET, 7 p.m. Aug. 26, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Music by Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Britten. Free, with a $15 suggested donation, to benefit Chinquapin Center for the Arts.

BACKYARD FAMILY BBQ WITH ELVIS MONROE, 5 p.m. Sept. 1, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, brownpapertickets.com Music by Elvis Monroe, Jesse Lawson, The Rebeltones, Matt Combe, plus bounse houses, barbecue, beverages. $20 advance, $25 door, free for kids 8 and younger; tickets at EZ Sleep Mattresses and online. Benefits Our Foster Kids.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. Sept. 2, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-488-3593. Acoustic music for listening, jamming, dancing. Admission by donation.

FRANKIE HERNANDEZ BAND, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 4, I-Park, 20140 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-7525. Reggae, funk, Latin music, with barter fair vendors on site starting at 4 p.m. Admission by donation.

COVER 3, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 8, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-955-4483. Tasty covers and originals. $5, free for 12 and younger.

OTTMAR LIEBERT AND LUNA NEGRA, 8 p.m. Sept. 16, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Modern, world and flamenco guitar, for ages 21 and over. $33 general, $38 and $48 reserved.

Jackson County

FOGLINE, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. Country. Free.

JOHANNA BEEKMAN, 7 p.m. Aug. 17, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. Singer, songwriter, kirtan artist presents soothing songs for the soul and CD release. Cost to be announced.

RICK SPRINGFIELD, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. 1980s power pop, with Jeff K and OverTones opening and Impulse Control in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $56 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

MARCHFOURTH, 8 p.m Aug. 18, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Instrumental rock funk with acrobatics and dancers, with Diego's Umbrella opening, for ages 21 and over only. $25 advance, $30 door.

THE DECEMBERISTS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Indie rock from Portland, with Olivia Chaney opening and Slow Corpse in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $54 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

HUEY LEWIS AND THE NEWS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 22, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rock, with Leroy Bell and His Only Friends opening and Still Lookin' in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Sold out.

BISHOP MAYFIELD BAND, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. R&B, funk, blues. Free.

LAKE STREET DIVE, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 24, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Quartet, with Bhi Bhiman opening and Haley Johnson in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $42 reserved, $36 lawn, $26 child lawn.

TWIN HEROES QUARTET, 7 p.m. Aug. 267, Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way, Ashland. Music by Dvorak, Mendelssohn, Britten. Free, with a $15 suggested donation, to benefit Chinquapin Center for the Arts.

JOAN JETT AND THE BLACKHEARTS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rock, with Southern Oregon roots rock band LEFT opening. $69 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.

COLLECTIVE SOUL, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Grunge, alternative rock, with Melville opening and 221 Fly in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $54 reserved, $41 lawn, $31 child lawn.

MATT BROWN, 7 p.m. Aug. 24, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford, 541-774-2400. Rock, blues. Free.

RCC CHAMBER STRINGS ORCHESTRA, 7-8 p.m. Aug., 28, Rogue Performance Hall, Building C, 130 E. Eighth St., Medford, 541-890-3423. Classical works by Mozart, Handel, Schubert and others. Free.

BANJO BILL, 7 p.m. Sept. 2, Valley of the Rogue State Park, Pacific Highway and Interstate 5, Gold Hill, 541-582-1118. Live music in amphitheater. Free.

DAUGHTRY, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pop rock, with Elvis Monroe opening and Alphalux in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $67 reserved, $44 lawn, $34 child lawn.

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, 7 p.m. Sept. 6, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Rap, hip hop, reggae, with Trevor Green opening and Rogue Underground in the Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $52 reserved, $41 lawn, $31 child lawn.

TURKUAZ WITH JELLYBREAD AND THE SEXTONES, 8 p.m Sept. 13, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Nine-piece power funk from Brooklyn, funk rock from Reno/Tahoe and soul funk from Reno, for ages 21 and over only. $20 advance, $25 door.

Douglas County

HAT TRICK, 6 p.m. Aug. 17, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-5846. Blues, soft rock. Free.

THE TIM HALL BAND, 6 p.m. Aug. 24, Millsite Park, Myrtle Creek, 541-860-5846. Down-home blues. Free.

Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR, Aug. 25-Sept. 4, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, oregonstatefair.org. Headline concert lineup: Aug. 25, Dwight Yoakam; Aug. 26, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts; Aug. 27, Salem Symphony/Windborne's Music of Pink Floyd; Aug. 28, Josh Turner; Aug. 29, For King & Country; Aug. 30, Kenny Loggins; Aug. 31, Third Eye Bind; Sept. 1, Vince Neil; Sept. 2, Trace Adkins; Sept. 3, Salem Symphony/Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl; Sept. 4, Eddie Money. Go online for times and ticket prices.

Portland area

OREGON ZOO AMPHITHEATER, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, 503-226-1561, zooconcerts.com. Aug. 18, Garrison Keillor's Prairie Home Love and Comedy Tour 2017; Sept. 1, Kalo-Express Tour 2017; Sept. 3, Connor Oberst with M. Ward; Sept. 9, Mac DeMarco and The Garden. Call or go online for times and ticket prices.

On Stage

Josephine County

"THE MOMOLOGUES," 7 p.m. Aug. 17-19, Aug. 23-26, Aug. 30-31, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 129 N.W. E St., Grants Pass, contact 541-761-1261, signposttheatre.com. An original comedy about motherhood by Lisa Rafferty, Stefanie Cloutier and Sheila Eppolito, with some mature language. $10 advance online only, $12 at the door, cash only.

"THE LION KING JR.," 11 a.m. Aug. 19, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, www.oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Theater camp students ages 7-15 put on a mini-musical to show what they've learned. Free.

"SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS," 7 p.m. Aug. 26, 2 p.m Aug. 27, 7 p.m. Sept. 1, 2 and 7 p.m. Sept. 2, 2 p.m. Sept. 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, boxofficetickets.com. Musical set in 1859 western Oregon follows a backwoodsman who brings a wife home to his farm and she plays matchmaker to his six younger brothers,. $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $7 children under 10; get tickets online or at Oregon Books.

"MISS LOTTIE'S GUIDE TO IMPROVING YOUR LOVE LIFE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 8-24, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. London talk show host finds creative solutions for trouble in the romance department. with unexpected results. Tickets $15; Sept. 7 preview is $5; Sept. 14 is pay-what-you-can actors' benefit.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Aug. 25-26, 2 p.m Aug. 27, Flower Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skits, featuring "The Judas Clock" and "The Meeting," plus musical entertainment and refreshments. $12 with advance reservation, $14 door.

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, reservations required.

Jackson County

"THE CANTERVILLE GHOST," 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, 7 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 19, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Live production of radio show, set in World War II, with American GIs meeting a 300-year-old ghost.$8-$10.

"BONNIE AND CLYDE — THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 20, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. The love affair of criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow in Depression-era Texas is set to blues, gospel and rockabilly music. $20 adults, $15 students and seniors.

"YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN," 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 20, Randall Theatre J-Ville, 520 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Musical comedy about a scientist who follows in his grandfather's footsteps to bring a creature to life. $20 reserved seating, pay-what-you-want at the door, subject to availability.

"THE CHRONICLES OF OGGLE," 1-3 p.m Aug. 21, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Bennett Gale performs tale of growing up in Ireland in 1960s and '70s. Free.

"SPOTLIGHT ON NEIL DIAMOND," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 25, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. Music and narration about the prolific singer, songwriter and entertainer. $26-$32.

"THE DROWSY CHAPERONE," 8 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 3, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A look at the cliches and contrivances of early musicals, as a witty theater-super-fan takes a literal tour of his favorite (fictitious) musical come to life. $25-$39.

"THE FANTASTICKS," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Sept. 6-24, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, www.camelottheatre.org. Romantic musical about a boy, a girl and their fathers who try to kep them apart. $29-$32.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 29, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2017 season continues with "The Merry Wives of Windsor" through Oct. 13; "The Odyssey" through Oct. 14; "Disney's Beauty and The Beast" through Oct. 15; "Henry IV, Part 1," "Hannah and The Dread Gazebo" "UniSon" and "Off the Rails," through Oct. 28; "Julius Caesar," "Henry IV, Part Two" and "Shakespeare in Love" through Oct. 29. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

Child's Play

Josephine County

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 19, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. For children with special needs, with visits with Canine Angels, followed by open swim. Free.

SUPER KID SUMMER PROGRAM, 11 a.m.-3 p.m Aug. 22-24, Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance, 103 S. Kerby Ave., Cave Junction, 541-592-2515. Activities, games, snacks and lunch for ages 4-10. Free; call to register.

KIDS CARE FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639. Free hearing, vision and dental screenings, child identification fingerprinting, safety awareness, fire safety demonstrations, sno-cones, bounce house, backpacks with school supplies. Free.

DISCOVER-INNS KIDS ACTIVITIES, 2-3 p.m. Aug. 26, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. "Ready, Set, Action," kids 6-12 learn about Hollywood History. Free.

W.I.L.D — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 27, Sept. 17, Oct. 1, Oct, 15, Oct, 29, Nov. 5, Williams, info@williamscommunityforestproject,org. Outdoor experience for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

PACIFICA'S SUMMER DAY CAMPS, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. through Aug. 31, Pacifica, 14615 Watergap Road, Williams, 541-621-6278, vanessa@pacificagarden.org. Week-long day camps for ages 5-18, with a different focus each week, from yoga and sewing to theater and art. $150 per week, registration required.

CAMP EEK, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, through Sept. 1, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Week-long camp for children 7-12, with themed educational activities. $20-$25 per day, $90-$100 per week.

INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 10-11 a.m. Mondays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.

BABY RHYME TIME, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Grants Pass Branch Josephine Community Libraries, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass., 541-956-2059, 541-474-3101, ext. 232. Parents and babies up to 2 years old meet for storytime and playtime with others. Free.

PRESCHOOL PLAY TIME, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Physical activities and sports for kids 3-4. Free; parents must stay with children.

SHALLOW WATER PLAY HOUR, 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Youth ages 3-5 and their parents play water games, swim. $5 per family for nonmembers, free for members.

FAMILIES AT PLAY, 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer St., Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Storytime and play time for toddlers, preschoolers and older children, parent support group. Free; parents must stay with children.

Jackson County

COMMUNITY KIDS DAY, 10 a.m.-2 p.m Aug. 26, Patrick Elementary School, 1500 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-8927. Games, inflatable water slides, food and prizes for all ages. Free.

JR. RANGER PROGRAM, 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 4, Valley of the Rogue State Park, Pacific Highway and Interstate 5, Gold Hill, 541-582-1118. Youngsters participate in hike and educational activities on a different theme each week. Free.

KID TIME DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6-$10.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other sciences. Open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2, $2 every first Sunday. Events: Star Party, 8:30-10 p.m. Aug. 25, free; Eclipse viewing party, 9:15 a.m. Aug. 21.

Art

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. Sept. 1, downtown Grants Pass, grantspassport.com. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART FRIDAY, 4-7 p.m. Sept. 8, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-6222. Art displays, art activities for kids. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For August: Barbara Newland at U.S. Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., Lydia de Villenueve at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. "Surf Art" by Spencer Reynolds of Brookings, through August.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Photographs by Marie Neder from her book "The RecordKeeper," and functional pottery by Susan Paul-Williams, through August.

GRANTS PASS BRANCH LIBRARY, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. New mosaic paper and glass art by Bebe Keith, ongoing.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Whimsical encaustic paintings by Dianne Jean Erickson of Portland, through Sept. 15.

GREAT NORTHWEST MUSIC, 220 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-8600. Life-sized clay model for a bronze monument of Brady Adams by local sculptor Peter Sedlow, in the window display, through August.

ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media, with Gene Drake available for lessons.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Humor in Art," mixed media work by gallery artists, Aug. 20-Nov. 10. Reception 5-7 p.m. Aug. 20, with live music, snacks, raffle, $5.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. "Outside In," colored pencil collage work by James Condos, and pop-up flower market with flower paintings by Patricia Callicott, Stan Fullerton and Louise Young, through August; in The Upstairs Annex: "Larger Than Life," boldly colored narrative figurative paintings by Stan Fullerton, through Aug. 29.

VINTAGE OUTLET & CONSIGNMENTS, 117 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-7540. "Salon Style" installation, with paintings, drawings, prints and posters, through August.

Jackson County

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. Aug. 18, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. "Following the Circuitous Thread," mixed water media paintings by Eve Margo Withrow, through Aug. 31.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. "Artists Workshop," work by gallery members, through Aug. 27.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-301-5975. Photographs by David Lorenz Winston, through August, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. "The Beautiful World" by photographer Tamara Enz and sculptor George Popa, through August.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Brushes Behind the Desk," artwork by the Rogue Gallery staff, through Sept. 27.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "The Female of the Species," through August.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "True Stories from the Lighter Side of Life," ceramic human and animal forms by Sara Swink and humorous paintings of animal characters by Bob Koch, through August.

JACKSONVILLE LIBRARY, 304 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Fiber art by Charlotte Wirfs, through August.

NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images by David Lorenz Winston, through August.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Abstract Perceptions," paintings by Vince Carl and Susan Lehman, through Sept. 22; new work by gallery members, through Aug. 19; "Visions of Daily Life," drawings by Walt Wirfs, through Aug. 25.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Avenue, Ashland, 541-552-6245, www.sou.edu/sma. "8," geographic paintings, sculptures and photographs by Tofer Chin; "Unknown Voyage," paintings, photography, sculpture, installation by Amir H. Fallah; "Mohave Masks," imagery from the desert by Ryan Schneider; "East-West: Two Streams Merging," calligraphy and sumi-e by Liz Shepherd, through Sept. 9.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Plein air works by Ann DiSalvo and "The Weekly Press Revisited," digital prints by Bruce Bayard, through August.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Art show, to be announced, through Aug. 31.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. Umpqua Valley Arts Association annual members show, showcase of work in all media, through Sept. 8.

Literary

Josephine County

AUTHOR TALK/BOOK SIGNING, 2-4 p.m. Aug. 19, Oregon Books, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Dixie Owens debuts her second novel "Discovering Kate." Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. Sept. 5 Rogue Valley Retirement, 1001 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Sept. 8, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.

ECKANKAR BOOK DISCUSSION, 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9, Grants Pass Branch Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-7648. Ongoing study of "Wisdom of the Heart" 3.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. Sept. 12, All the World Christian Center, 239 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-7244, writerkate@mail.com.

JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.

Jackson County

THIRD THURSDAY LIBRARY BOOK GROUP, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 17, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228. Readers share about their favorite books. Free.

THIRD FRIDAY BOOK SALE, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 18, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point. New and gently used books, DVDs and CDs.

BOOKS ON SATURDAY, 10-11 a.m. Aug. 19, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8679. Book discussion group. Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3 p.m. Aug. 22, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. reads "One Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian America" by Kevin Kruse. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. Aug. 22, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Robert Leonard Reid, author of "Because It Is So Beautiful: Unraveling the Mystique of the American West." Free.

AUTHOR READING, 7 p.m. Aug. 25, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Finn Murphy, author of "The Long Haul: A Trucker's Tale of Life on the Road." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. Aug. 26, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Karen McClintock presnets her memoir "My Father's Closet."

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group. Free.

BOOK SIGNING, 2 p.m. Sept. 9, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Alaina O'Connell presents "Open: An Adoption Story in Three Voices."

SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book discussion group. Free.

Fairs, Fests

Josephine County

JOSEPHINE COUNTY FAIR, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-midnight Aug. 18-19, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-476-3215. Carnival rides, midway games, live entertainment, livestock, agricultural, produce, home economic and art exhibits, food booths, motorcycle and motocross, bull riding, battle of the bands, horse show. Admission $6-$10.

KIDS CARE FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 26, Parkway Christian Center, 229 N.E. Beacon Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-2639. Free hearing, vision and dental screenings, child identification fingerprinting, safety awareness, fire safety demonstrations, sno-cones, bounce house, backpacks with school supplies. Free.

Jackson County

THE HEMP & CANNABIS FAIR, 10 a.m.-5 p.m Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-5 p.m Aug. 20, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, www.thcfair.com. Tools and accessories, vendors, hemp products, horticultural supplies, info on marijuana laws, medical dispensaries, learning sessions, food trucks. $15 for the weekend, $10 for members of the military. For 21 and over only and 18 and older with a medical card.

MYSTIC RISING, Aug. 24-27, New Frontier Ranch, 16799 Highway 66, Ashland, mysticrisingfestival.com. Live music, visionary artists, ecstatic dance, late night stages, workshops, yoga, vendors. Weekend camping pass $200 advance, $222 at gate, if available.

Douglas County

SUTHERLIN BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL, 1-10 p.m. Aug. 18, 7 a.m.-10 p.m Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-5 p.m Aug. 20, City Park, Sutherlin, 541-680-1341. Car and motorcycle shows, mud races, BMX racing, 4x4 barrel races, mud volleyball, music, blackberry cook-off, chili cookoff, diaper derby, food, raffles, vendors. Free admission.

CELTIC HIGHLAND GAMES, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 19-20, Riverbend Park, Winston, www.dccelts.org. Edged weapon competition, heavy Scottish athletics, Celtic, Irish and Scottish vendors, family clan tents, history info, children's area, stage entertainment, traditional and American food, Tickets $5-$11, $37 family of five or more.

Willamette Valley

OREGON STATE FAIR, Aug. 25-Sept. 4, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem, oregonstatefair.org. Exhibits, displays, carnival rides and games, entertainment, headline concerts. Admission $6-$8, opening day $2.

Misc.

Josephine County

SELMA DRIVE-IN, 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Selma Community and Education Center, 18255 Redwood Highway, Selma. Family films to raise money for the center. Schedule: Aug. 18, "The Big Lebowski"; Aug. 25, "Hook." $5 per person or $20 per car.

W.O.L.F. PACK FAMILY ACTIVITIES, noon-3 p.m. Aug. 19, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. "Time Traveler." Free.

MOVIES IN THE PARK, at dusk, Aug. 25, Riverside Park, sixth and Park streets, Grants Pass, 541-471-6435. "The Secret Life of Pets"." Free, no pets or alcohol.

BLUES, BREWS AND BARBECUE, 2-7 p.m. Aug. 26, Tom Pearce Park, Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Live music by Dave Pinsky and Phil Newton (2:30 p.m.), Pete Herzog (3:45 p.m.), Brian Risling and Airtight Alibi (5 p.m.), craft beers, barbecue caterers, local vendors, silent auction, classic cars. $15-$25; benefits the Rogue Valley Humane Society.

SHOW YOUR RIDE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 27, Walmart parking lot, 1235 N.E. Terry Lane, Grants Pass, 541-471-2822. Car show of all makes and models, food truck, raffle, to benefit Children's Miracle Network hospitals. $20 vehicle entry, general admission is free.

FIRST MONDAY BARTER FAIR AND CONCERT SERIES, 4-8:30 p.m. Sept. 4, I-Park, 20140 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-7525. Vendors on site, with reggae, funk, Latin music by the Frankie Hernandez Band at 6:30 p.m. Admission by donation.

FAMILY NIGHT, 6 p.m. Fridays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Fun activities for families. Free.

Jackson County

BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 19, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into Victorian medical practices, with one-hour tours leaving every 15-20 minutes. $5 general, $3 seniors and students.

THUNDERSTRUCK CUSTOM BIKE SHOW, 11 a.m.-4 p.m Aug. 19, Rogue Regency Inn & Suites, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-779-0340. Cars and motorcycles, vendors, live music, raffles, beer garden. Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County.

FRIENDSHIP CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-4 p.m Aug. 20, Joseph Stewart Day Use Area, Lost Creek Lake, 541-779-2604, 541-778-9961. classic and vintage cars, raffles, trophies and awards, food vendors. Free admission.

OREGON WINE EXPERIENCE MEDAL CELEBRATION, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 23, Big Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-789-5025, theoregonwineexperience.com. Food and wine pairings, announcement of competition winners. Tickets $250.

OREGON WINE EXPERIENCE FOUNDERS' BARREL AUCTION, noon- 4 p.m. Aug. 25, Big Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-789-5025, theoregonwineexperience.com. Barrel tastings, meet vintners, bid on custom crush and wine futures. Tickets $100.

FIBER ON THE FARM, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 26, Liongate Farm, 14314 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, 541-582-2431. Fiber artists and producers show and sell raw and processed fibers, hand spun yarn, spinning, felting, tatting and hand shearing demonstrations, project tent. Free.

LIVING HISTORY TOURS, noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. Aug. 26, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into Depression-era life. $8 adults, $5 seniors and students.

OREGON WINE EXPERIENCE MIRACLE AUCTION AND SALMON BAKE, 4:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Big Knoll, Jacksonville, 541-789-5025, theoregonwineexperience.com. Tastings, silent auction, raffle. Tickets $100.

BENEFIT FILM SCREENING, 1:30 p.m. Aug. 27, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555, Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Showing of Kathy Roselli's documentary "Old?!" in which Rogue Valley residents of all ages celebrate, explore life, with pre-show piano performance by Alan Berman. $10, benefits Collaborative Theatre Project.

OREGON WINE EXPERIENCE GRAND TASTING, 2-5 p.m. Aug. 27, Big Knoll], Jacksonville, 541-789-5025, theoregonwineexperience,com. Food and wine pairings, announcement of competition winners, Tickets $250.

HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7-7:45 p.m. Sept. 1, Oregon and C streets, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. One-hour tours leave every 15 minutes with costumed docents to explore sites of real hauntings resulting from past events. $5. Tours also offered Oct. 13-14.

GALACTIC MERMAID BALL, 10 p.m. Sept. 1, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N, Ashland, 541-482-3776. All-night pool party with electronic dance music, art displays. Cover.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon Sept. 6 Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, Sept. 13, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996, 541-773-6536. The ninth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 2222 Table Rock Road at Berrydale Avenue, Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.

SANCTUARY ONE FARM TOURS, 10 and 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through October, Sanctuary One, 13195 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-8627, sanctuaryone.org. Tours of nonprofit care farm for abused and neglected farm animals and pets. $10 per person.

Oregon coast

OREGON SHOREBIRD FESTIVAL Sept. 1-3, Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, 63466 Boat Basin Road, Charleston, www.oregonshorebirdfestival.org. Presentations, field trips. Registration $30; dinner and some trips are extra.

Casinos

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-772-5425. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Aug. 19; Chad Freeman and Redline, through Aug. 20; Fogline, Aug. 30-Sept. 3; Amy Clawson, Sept. 13-17; Sawyer Brown, Sept. 15; The Brothers Reed, Sept. 20-24; Hotel Patio, musical entertainment Fridays and Saturdays through Sept. 30; Hunks — The Show, Oct. 7; Brittney Ride Event, Oct. 13-15; Bill Engvall, Nov. 18; Price is Right Live Stage Show, Nov. 25-26; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Solar Eclipse Viewing Party, Aug. 21; Filipino Music Festival, Aug. 26; George Thorogood and The Destroyers, Sept. 16; Billy Ray Cyrus, Oct. 14.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Chubby Checker, Aug. 24-25; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 25-26; Surf City Car Show, Aug. 26; Cody Slaughter — "Elvis," Sept. 14; Easton Corbin, Sept. 15-16; Theresa Caputo, Oct. 20-22; Charley Pride, Nov. 3-4.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Michael Cavanaugh, Aug. 19; Merrill, Aug. 25-26; cribbage tournament, Sept. 1-5; Salmon Celebration, Sept. 9-10; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Bronco Round Up, Aug. 19; America's Diamond, Sept. 2-3; 2017 Rods & Rhodies, Sept. 8-10; UFC 215, Sept. 9; So You Think You Can Sing, Wednesdays.