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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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

June 1-2, 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. June 3, Arthur Ville Corona, classical and Spanish guitar, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.

CASA AMIGA, 200 McDonald Lane, Grants Pass, 541-956-8602. June 9, Howard Hori, easy listening light rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. June 1-2, The Hank Shreve Band, high energy blues, funk, soul, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m., No cover.

CHATEAU AT OREGON CAVES, 20000 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592- 3400. June 3, Bob Clark, multi-instrumentalist, 4-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, poetry readings by David Hodges, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 Southwest G Street, Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. Tuesdays, Salsa/Bachata Party, 7-9 p.m., with Latin dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-9 p.m., no partner necessary, $5.

COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 5 p.m., no cover.

DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. May 31, Sip & Art, etch wine glasses, 6:30 p.m., $35, call for reservations; June 1, open mic with Luis Perez, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m., no cover.

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THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. May 25, Noisy Neighbor, rock, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; May 26, The Breaking, alt rock, 8:30 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. June 1, Diamonds and Denim, rock, country, blues, 5-9 p.m.; June 2, Broadway Phil and the Shouters, rock, blues, 5-9 p.m.; June 3, Willy and the Poor Boys, newgrass, 4-8 p.m. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. June 9, Suckerpunch, The Latter Day Skanks, I Want the Knife, punk rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

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.

IRON OAR, 915 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-479-3881. Saturdays, pool tournament, 7 p.m., $6 entry.

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. June 1-2, The Roadsters, classic rock and country, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. June 1, Broadway Phil and The Shouters, rock and blues, 7-10 p.m.; June 2, Paul Turnipseed and Jeff Addicot, jazz, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. June 1, Ripple Effect, Grateful Dead and Beatles covers, 7-10 p.m., outdoor stage, $5.

MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. June 1, Funk Dub, roots, reggae, 8 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. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30- 8 p.m. No cover.

THE SMOKING DUCK, 18252 Redwood Highway, Selma, 541-597-2021. May 31, Silence the Duck, bluegrass on outdoor stage, 8 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, Tuesday Bluesday, open mic hosted by Dusty Jones, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. May, 31 Darby Doll's Burlesque Bingo, dancers, comedians, bingo, 7-9 p.m., $5.; June 1, The Elevators, rock, blues, reggae, country, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; June 2, Refresh, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; June 3, Veers, cosmic dreamscape rock, 8 p.m.; June 3, When We Met, new wave indie rock duo, 10 p.m.; June 7, Pandora Acoustic and Maddy Joy, acoustic rock. 9-11 p.m. No cover., unless noted.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. June 1, Gary Margason, eclectic, pop, alternative, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

STITCHES BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1961. June 4, Paint Night, 7-9 p.m., $45, all art supplies furnished, call for ticket information and special discounts; June 11, Poker Tournament, $25. buy in, 6 p.m.; nightly, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. June 1, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover;

THE WHAMMY BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-479-0910. May 31, open mic jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. June 2, Guppy, acoustic Americana 6-9 p.m.; Fridays, Jay Barley, acoustic, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. June 21, acoustic jam, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover., unless noted.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. June 10, Hackensaw Boys, American roots, $12 advance, $15 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. June 7, Great Heights and Eye The Realist, 7 p.m. Cover charges vary.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. May 31, Pete Herzog, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m.; June 1-2, Pete Herzog and Snakefat, blues, 8-11 p.m.; June 7, The Brothers Reed, acoustic Americana, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. June 3, Soug Warner, blues, 7-10 p.m.; June 11, The Lantern: Lies, storytelling series, 8-9:30 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m. No cover, unless otherwise noted.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252.

June 2, Hog Wild, rock, soul, blues, classic rock, 8:30 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. June 16, Motel Radio, indie rock, 9 p.m., $10.

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. June 1-2, Comedy Night with opener Thomas Nichols, and headliner Grant Lyon, 9-10:30 p.m. $10, karaoke after comedy.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. June 8, Heroes and Villians Costume Dance Party, music on two stages, 10 p.m.-2:30 a.m., $5; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10 p.m. No cover.

4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Saturdays, Jug of Punch, Irish music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

GRANITE TAPHOUSE, 23 S. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-5055. Sundays, karaoke, 9:30 p.m., no cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. May 31, Doug and Greg, 7-10 p.m.; June 1, Scott William Perry, country, 8 p.m.-midnight; June 2, Bishop Mayfield, blues, funk, 8 p.m.-midnightt; June 5, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; June 6, Western Wednesday, line dancing, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. June 1-2, Ring of Trees, rock, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. June 1 Giardinelli Hot Club, gypsy jazz, 10 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. June 2, Rickishane, rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. June 1, Floater, alt rock record release show, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $15 advance, $18 door; Wednesdays, Trivia Night, 7-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 1980s DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

IPUB, 137 E. Main St, Ashland, 541-482-8572. May 31 TV Mike & The Scarecrows, cosmic twang stomp from California, and Idea the Artist, Portland singer-songwriter, 9 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, karaoke, 10 p.m. No cover.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. June 1, Rickishane, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JAMMIN' SALMON, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Rogue River, 541-299-0888. Wednesdays open mic with Jack Hopfinger, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-622-8190. June 1, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.-midnight; Sundays, open mic with The Robbie DaCosta Trio, blues, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. May 31, Darci Carlson and the Double Down, outlaw country, 9 p.m.-midnight; June 2, Merit Parcel Album Release Tour, alt folk, 8-11 p.m.; June 8, Mugly, Honeymoon Killers, 8 p.m.; June 9, Veers, dreamscape rock, 8 p.m. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. June 1, Juan Rivera Latin Jazz Collective, 7-9 p.m.; June 2, Thor Polson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; June 3, Handmade Moments, jazz, old-time country, blues, soul, 8-10 p.m.; June 5, Alice DiMicele and Force of Nature, groove rock, 7-9 p.m., $20 advance at alicebirthdayshow.bpt.me.; June 8, Thor Polson and The Ed Dunsavage Trio, Wes Montgomery jazz tribute, 7:30-9:30 p.m., $10-$20.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. June 1, Incognito, pop, light rock, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. May 31, The Darkwing Duo And Jonny Vinal, hosted by Silence the Duck, 9 p.m.-midnight; June 2, King Taylor Project, soul, funk, 9 p.m.-midnight; June 3, Na Rosai CD Launch, traditional Irish, 1-4 p.m.; June 5, John Elliott, 7 p.m.; June 6, An American Forrest, country, folk, 8-11 p.m.; June 7, Jessie Loren Strickman, singer songwriter, indie, folk, 8-11 p.m.; Sundays, Corner Boys, Irish, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m. No cover.

OPPOSITION BREWING CO., 545 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 541-210-8550.

June 7, Ring The Bull Tournament, 6 p.m.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. June 1-2, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, open jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. June 1, DJ dance music, 9 p.m.; June 2, Costaki Economopoulous, stand-up comedy, 8 p.m., $15 at universe.com; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. June 1, King Taylor Project, soul, funk, blues, 9-11:30 p.m.; June 2, Black Market Comedy, 8-11 p.m.; Mondays, Robbie DaCosta and Friends, rockabilly, rock, 7:30-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 9-11:30 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

STANDING STONE BREWING COMPANY, 101 Oak St., Ashland, 541-482-2448. June 9, Pride Party Fundraiser, 9:30 p.m.-midnight $5; June 24, Green Mountain Guild, folk, jazz, soul-inspired pop, 7-9 p.m. on the patio, no cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. June 1, Dusty Green Bones Band, funky bluegrass, 9 p.m.-midnight; June 2, Caitlin Jemma and Bart Budwig, contemporary country, folk-rock, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. June 10, The Ben Rice Band, blues, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. June 8, The Brothers Reed, 4-5 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. May 31, Swift Pony, 7-10 p.m.; June 1, Dave Scoggin Duo, 6-8 p.m., karaoke, 8:30-11 p.m.; June 2, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; June 3, Jim Quinby, 6-8 p.m., Little Thom's open mic, 8-11 p.m.; June 4, Adam Harris Trio, 6-8 p.m., TSA Trio, 8-11 p.m.; June 5, Phoenix Sigalove and Friends, 8-11 p.m. ; June 6, Gene's Themed Open Mic, 8-11 p.m.; June 7, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. June 29, Wine Down with music by Terry Robb, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. June 1, Kentucky Blend, folk, country, Americana, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. June 3, Rick Millward, acoustic, 1:30-4:30 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

AGATE RIDGE WINERY, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point, 541-830-3050. June 8, Frankie Hernandez Band, funk, reggae, Latin, 6-9 p.m., $5-$8.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. May 31, Bill Bateman, illusionist; June 2, Caribbean Calypso Roots, marimba dance party, 4-8 p.m., $35-$45, reservations required; June 3, Son Ravello, folk, 5-7 p.m.; June 6, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 5-7 p.m.; June 7, Grant Ruiz, classical guitar. Music is 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. June 1, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals; June 6, Ed Dunsavage, jazz guitar. Music is 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. June 3, David Cahalan, acoustic, 3-5 p.m., no cover; June 8, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, 1950s and '60s soul, 6-9 p.m., $7.50-$12.50.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. Fridays, Friday Family Night, lawn games and kids' activities, 5-7 p.m.

ENOTECA BY EDENVALE, 17 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3377. June 1, music by Rick Millward, art by Jose Rivera, through June; Sundays, Sunday Funday, with games and tastings, 3-7 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. June 8, Wake the Dead, Grateful Dead jam band, 7-9 p.m., $20; June 22, Lance Canales & The Flood, roots-blues trio, 7-9 p.m., $20.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. June 1, Wine Club Party, 6-9 p.m.; June 2, Wine Club Party, 1- 6p.m., with music by Savanna, 1-3 p.m. and Kevin 3:30-5:30 p.m.; June 3, Wine Club Party, 1-5 p.m., with music by Danielle Kelly Duo, 1-3 p.m., and Starlight, 3-5 p.m.; June 5, Jefferson Classical Guitar Society, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. June 7, Blue Lightning, rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. June 1, Fogline, country, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; June 6, Millward Trio, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. June 1, Adam Gabriel, acoustic guitar and vocals; June 2, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic guitar and vocals; June 3, celebration of life for Porscha Schiller, with live music by various musicians, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Music is 6-8 p.m., unless noted. No cover.

WEISINGER'S WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-7488-5989. June 2, Beth and Craig Martin, swing, gypsy jazz; June 3, Jon Galfano, acoustic guitar and vocals. Music is 2-5 p.m., no cover.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. June 10, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, plus games and food, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

BEN RICE BAND, 6-9 p.m. June 8, Wilderville Store, 7845 Redwood Highway, Wilderville, 541-476-3924. Americana, soul, Delta blues. $6, free for 12 and younger.

PAUL SPRAWL, 7 p.m. June 15, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Singer-songwriter uses percussive guitar techniques and plays harmonica. $15/

GRETCHEN OWENS, 6:30 p.m. June 19, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, 541-476-7717. Country music opens the outdoor music series., which continues Tuesdays through Aug. 7. Free.

BILL SMAW, 6-8 p.m. June 21, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Musical variety opens this outdoor summer concert series, which continues Thursdays through Aug. 9. Free.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. June 21, 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. third Thursday

Jackson County

FLOATER, 9 p.m. June 1, Howiee's on Front, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767, eventbrite.com . Progressive rock from Portland. $15 advance, $18 door.

SUGARBEATS, 9 p.m. June 1, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Funk, with Bamboozle and Grid Division, for 21 and over. $25 advance, $30 door.

BENEFIT CONCERT, 7 p.m. June 2, Eagle Creek Estate, 1404 Brownsboro Highway, Eagle Point, www.buttecreekmill.com. Jim Belushi joins Muskadine Blues Band to raise money for the Butte Creek Mill Foundation. Tickets $150 general, $300 VIP, which includes reserved seat, meet-and-greet with Belushi.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7:30 p.m. June 2, 3 p.m. June 3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. "Walking in Beauty" program features songs that celebrate beauty, love and life and the diversity of our cultural landscape. $10 and $20 general, $5 students and children.

SONIDA ALEGRE, 3 p.m. June 3, North Medford High School, 1900 N. Keeneway Drive, Medford, 541-734-4116, jccconcerts.org. Spanish, flamenco and gypsy-flavored orignals and covers. $25.

MAMUSE, 8 p.m. June 6, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., ashland, tickets.brightstarevents.com. Folk and gospel duo. $18 advance, $25 door, $30 premium.

GORDON GREELEY GRADUATE WOODWIND RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. June 6, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Students perform. Free.

SOU WIND ENSEMBLE, 7:30 p.m. June 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Featuring Abraham Murillo and Clara Haptonstall playing works by Mozart, von Weber. Copland, Holst and more. $10 general, $5 senior, free for full-time students.

BLUES 'N' GROOVES, 7:30 p.m. June 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Jefferson State Choral Coalition teams with the Hank Shreve Band to explore the birth of American blues. $25 adults, $10 students.

SOU CHOIRS CONCERT, 3 p.m. June 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Music by student vocal groups. $10 general, $5 senior, free for full-time students.

ZIGGY MARLEY REBELLION RISES TOUR, 7:30 p.m. June 12, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Reggae, world music, with World's Finest opening and Rutendo Marimba in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $57 reserved, $49 standing room only, $39 lawn, $29 child.

IDEA TEAM, 6:30 p.m. June 14, Bear Creek Park, Medford, 541-774-2400. Funk, soul, groove band opens outdoor summer concert series. Free.

ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. June 14, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-245-9494. Marches, show tunes, novelties, originals, with featured soloists. Pre-concert entertainment starts at 6:15 p.m.

MARCHFOURTH, 8 p.m. June 14, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Funk, brassy rock-jazz with musician, acrobats, stilt walkers, $25 advance, $30 door.

GREEN SHOW, 6:45-8 p.m., June 15-Oct. 14 (no shows Mondays), Courtyard Stage, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, osfashland.org. A variety of musicians and dancers and other entertainers perform. Free.

MARCHFOURTH, 9 p.m. June 15, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Carnival-style music, acrobatics, costumes, for 21 and over. $20 advance, $25 door.

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD FAMILY SHOW, 3 p.m. June 16, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Positive reggae, hip hop, R&B. All seats $19,

MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, 7 p.m. June 16, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Positive reggae, hip hop, R&B, with Dustin Thomas and Victoria Canal opening, and Tony Smiley on the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $52 reserved, $41 lawn, $31 children.

VIOLENT FEMMES 7:30 p.m. June 19, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Acoustic punk, with Marcia Mello opening, and Intuitive Compass on the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. $49 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 children.

CHRIS ISAAK, 7:30 p.m. June 20, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Crooner, with opening artist to be announced. $66 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 children.

CELLO & PIANO CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. June 20, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-227-1710, brownpapertickets.com. Michael Palzewicz and Ayke Agus plays works by Chopin, Brahms, Stravinsky, Gershwin and original compositions. Tickets $25 general, $10 students, sold online and at Music Coop in Ashland.

AMERICAN BAND COLLEGE — EVENING WITH THE STARS, 7:30 p.m. June 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Two 100-piece bands, with clarinet, trombone and trumpet soloists,. $29 adults, $25 seniors and youth.

INDIGO GIRLS, 7:30 p.m. June 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Acoustic folk-rock duo. $46, $52, $58.

Douglas County

UMPQUA SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. June 1, Centerstage Theatre, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4693. Chorus is joined by the Bighorn Jazz band performing jazz standards, contemporary selections. $10, free for students and children.

CANYONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, Pioneer Park, Canyonville, 541-825-3565, canyonvillejazzfestival.org. Seven regional bands play various forms of jazz, from small combo to big band, including a 12-piece vocal jazz group. Free.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"THE WOOLGATHERER," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, June 8-24, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A shy saleswoman meets a hard-drinking truck driver; contains adult language. Tickets $15. Preview June 7, 7:30 p.m., $5; June 14 is pay-what-you-can night.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. June 8, 2 p.m June 9-10, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skit of Agatha Christie's "The Case of the Careless Victim" and the romantic skit "It's About Time" by Diane Nichols of Ashland, plus musical entertainment and refreshments. $12 with advance reservation, $14 door.

"THE PRODIGALS," 7 p.m. June 29, 2 and 7 p.m. June 30, 3 p.m. July 1, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, tinyurl.com/clarionor. Original musical based on the biblical story of the prodigal son. Pay-what-it's worth; passes available at Oregon Books, Evergreen Federal Bank, Evangel Books and at the 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

"DEAR BRUTUS," 8 p.m. May 31-June 1, 2 and 8 p.m. June 2, 2 p.m. June 3, Black Box Theatre, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Visitors to a country house enact alternative versions of their lives before returning to reality. $21 general, $18 seniors, $6 students.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT, 7 p.m. June 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy by Anita Renfroe. $20, $25, $30.

"A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM," 7:30 p.m. June 1, 2 and 7:30 p.m. June 2, 2 p.m. June 3, Rogue Performance Hall, Rogue Community College, 130 E. Eighth St., Medford, 541-608-4401. Shakespeare comedy follows four young lovers, six amateur actors and a host of forest fairies. $13 general, $7 students.

THE WHITE LIARS," and BLACK COMEDY," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, June 1-17, Randall Theatre, 10 E. Third St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Two short plays by Peter Shaffer, both about people going through awkward situations and how they deal with them. $20 reserved, $17 Thursdays, pay-what-you-want at the door, as available.

MOONLIGHT AND MAGNOLIAS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, June 1-24, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Comedy about the creation of "Gone With the Wind," the iconic film about the Civil War. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $18 students and children; preview is 7:30 p.m. May 31, $15.

THE GREATEST SHOW: SOU SPRING DANCE CONCERT, 6 p.m. June 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Student dance recital. $10 general, $5 senior, free for full-time students.

FUSION DANCE ACADEMY, 6:30 p.m. June 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Dance showcase includes tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, hip hop and acrobatic., $25 adults, $18 youth.

BALLET RECITAL, 7 p.m. June 16, North Medford High School, 1900 N.Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-772-1362. Medford Civic Ballet and students of the Dance Arts Academy present "Swan Lake" and excerpts from "Sleeping Beauty," "Coppellia" and other ballets. $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 children.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 28, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2018 season opens with "Destiny of Desire" through July 12; "Henry V," "Manahatta," "Oklahoma," through Oct. 27; "Othello," "Sense and Sensibility," through Oct. 28. Next up: "Romeo and Juliet," June 15, "The Book of Will, " June 16, "Love's Labor's Lost," June 17. Dates, times and ticket prices vary.

"ONCE," 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, through July 1, 8 p.m., Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A Dublin street musician is about to give up his dream when a woman takes a sudden interest in his love songs. $25-$39.

Douglas County

"CHARLOTTE'S WEB" 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through June 17, Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Tale of friendship, loyalty and trust unfold between a pig and a spider. $6-$13.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

FAMILY FUN CAMP, 5:30 p.m. May 31, Boys & Girls Club, 203 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1923, randy@begreat4kids.com. For kids 10-14 and parents, with dinner, classes geared toward family dynamics, management and communication. Free, free child care offered,

W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. June 3 and 24, July 15 and 29, Aug. 19, Williams, contact info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational program for children to develop physical and social skills, love and respect for woodlands. By donation. Contact to register.

SENSORY FRIENDLY GYM, 10 a.m.-noon, June 16, 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.

BOOKS IN THE PARK, 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, June 18-Aug. 17, Grants Pass, 541-4746-0571, summerfoodoregon.org. Special storytimes, free lunch and books to take home for ages 18 and younger. Tuesdays at Lawnridge Park, 1090 N.W. Hawthorne Ave; Wednesdays at Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 S.W. Webster Road; Thursdays and Riverside Park, 304 E. Park St. Free.

CAMP EEK, June 18-Aug. 24, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222 wildlifeimages.org. Week-long outdoor educational summer camp for kids. $90$100 per week.

SUMMER CAMP FOR KIDS, June 19-Aug. 9, Creative Connections Arts and Crafts, 225 N.E. Hillcrest, Grants Pass, 541-761-5812, creativeconnectionsartsandcraftsstudio.com. Four-day sewing camps and crafting camps for ages 8-14. Sewing sessions, $125, crafting sessions $95. Call or go online for class schedule.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM: LIBRARIES ROCK," June 23- Aug. 5, Josephine Community Libraries, Grants Pass, Williams, Wolf Creek, Cave Junction, 541-476-0571. Children 12 and younger read and record books, get stickers, earn other prizes. Free.

SUMMER THEATRE CAMP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 25-29 and July 9-15, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.org. Stage craft, technical aspects of producing a show, designing props, costumes, lights, sound and set. June session for ages 8-12, July session for ages 13-18. $200, scholarships available.

INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, 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, 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass branch library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-956-2059, 541-301-1537. Parents and babies up to 24 months meet for nursery rhymes and playtime. Free

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.

YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, Grants Pass, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Williams, 707-481-3403, thesharpeningstone.com. Wilderness education for ages 7-9 and 10-13, with games and activities to help youth experience nature. $30 per student per day; registration in one-month blocks only.

Jackson County

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, June 9-Aug. 11, Jackson County libraries, 541-774-6451. With the theme Libraries Rock,the program includes incentives, activities, programs for kids, teens and adults, arts and crafts, storytimes. 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 Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily, starting May 28; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2, free to active duty military personnel and their families Memorial Day through Labor Day, admission $2 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. June 1, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, www.facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free. See art listings below for individual venues.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For June: Judy Crum at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway; Barbara Newland at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St.

ART FRIDAY, 4-8 p.m. June 8, Jubilee park, Cave Junction, 541-592-6222. Featured artist, music, children's art activity at the Cave Junction Farmers Market. Free,

BANDIT BOUTIQUE, 227 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-508-1437. Enchanted Glass Jewelry by Jaci Hobson, through June. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. June 1.

BLUE MOON ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES, 220 S.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. June 1, with life-sized clay model for a downtown Grants Pass bronze monument of Brady Adams by local sculptor Peter Sedlow.

CANDELA DANCE STUDIO, 122 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-291-7900. First Friday Live Dance Party and Potluck, 7:30-11 p.m. June 1, with west coast swing lesson at 7:30 p.m., open dancing 8:30-11 p.m. Admission $8, or $5 with a potluck dish to share.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Sunflowers in various forms by gallery artists, through June. Open for First Friday Live, 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 1.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. June 1, with paintings and carvings by Dorae Bowen, a float drop around town and a raffle.

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. "Something About James: Memories From My Childhood," real and fantastical creatures by James Condos, June 1-July 27. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. June 1.

GREAT NORTHWEST MUSIC, 220 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-8600. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p[.m. June 1, with a 10-year birthday party featuring live music and birthday cake.

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.

REBEL BRICKS, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-244-1933. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. June 1, with new stickers and shirts,

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. ""Hidden Magic," artwork by gallery artists, through Aug. 10.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. ""Apertures & Anecdotes," photographs — austere to exuberant — by Tom Glassman, through June. Open for First Friday Live, 5-9 p.m. June 1.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. "Annual Student Art Exhibition," work by RCC student artists in a variety of mediums and subjects, through June 8.

Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. June1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. June 15, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.

ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-326-6960. "A Reminiscence," oil paintings in the tradition of the old masters by Penny Simmons, June 1-July 1.

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. "Gardens Gone Wild: A Celebration of Summer," through June 17.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Triple Strands," fiber art of Charlotte Wirfs, through July 24.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Entering the Infinite," large-scale drawings exploring control and chaos, by Andrew Youngblood; "Dialectic Existence," manipulated photographs by Keaton Garnett; Annual Juried Student Art Show, work in a variety of mediums by SOU students; "Silhouette Forest," photographs exploring light and shadow by Matthew Spurlock, June 1-15.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Stylized landscapes by Jon Jay Cruson and playful ceramic figures by Robin and John Gumaelius, June 1-29.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Selected works by Russell Cahtham. Thomas M. Houston, Stephen McMillan and Yugi Hiratsuka, through June.

NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Artwork by Linda Lamore, plus contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. "Bandon at Water's Edge," images by John Christer Peterson, through June.

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER, 101 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-956-7481. "Annual Student Art Exhibition," work by RCC student artists in a variety of mediums and subjects, through June 8; student graphic design portfolio show, 1-4 p.m. June 13.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Art in Bloom," stained glass by Darla Baack, mosaics with abstract textures and patterns by Vera Melnyk and loose and lively flower paintings by Kathy Morawiec, through June 1; "Seductive Pathways," photographs by Vivian McAleavey, through June 8.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 629 A St., Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Manifest Magik," emotional landscapes by Heather Brunetti, through June.

STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. New work by Ann Di-Salvo and Bruce Bayard, ongoing.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Photographs by Robert Jaffe, through June.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Annual Student Art Exhibit, through June 1.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "ArtWorks Northwest," regional juried exhibit of work by Pacific Northwest artists; "Color Gone Wild, showcase of textile art by Weaving Guilds of Oregon; "Remnants 4," photographs blending photosensitive materials, digital media and printmaking by Karen Hymer; and "Afterschool Expressions," work by youth from the Boys & Girls Club of Umpqua Valley, through June 24.

LITERARY

Josephine County

BOOK SALE, 4-6 p.m. June 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2, parking lot of Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Proceeds benefit the Literacy Council for Josephine County.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. June 5, Brookdale Independent Living, 1357 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. June 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. June 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 p.m. June 12, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-218-0763, writerkate@mail.com. Writers share their writing. No membership fee, donations welcome.

BOOKS IN THE PARK, 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, June 18-Aug. 17, Grants Pass, 541-4746-0571, summerfoodoregon.org. Special storytimes, free lunch and books to take home for ages 18 and younger. Tuesdays at Lawnridge Park, 1090 N.W. Hawthorne Ave; Wednesdays at Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1690 S.W. Webster Road; Thursdays and Riverside Park, 304 E. Park St. Free.

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

AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. May 31, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Bonnie Greenwell presents her nonfiction book "When Spirit Leaps: navigating the Process of Spiritual Awakening." Free.

BOOK SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. New and gently used books, DVDs and CDs.

BOOK SALE, noon-4 p.m. June 1, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415.

AUTHOR TALK, 6 p.m. June 1, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Dr. Taw Yun Kim presents her self-help book "Seven Steps to Inner Power: How to Break Through to Awesome." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. June 2, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Jack McDermott presents his novel "The Legend of Henry Pech." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 1 p.m. June 3, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Deedie Runkel presents her memoir "Scone By Scone: Tales from an Innkeeper's Life." Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. June 4, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Will Wilkinson presents "Now or Never: A Visionary Map for Quantum Activists." Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. June 5 Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group.

AUTHOR TALK, 1-2 p.m. June 8, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Marilyn K.S. Wilbur presents "I Am This, Feeling Out Loud." Free.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon June 9, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. June 9, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Carole Beers presents her mystery "Ghost Ranch." Free.

SUMMER READING PROGRAM, June 9-Aug. 11, Jackson County libraries, 541-774-6451. With the theme Libraries Rock,the program includes incentives, activities, programs for kids, teens and adults, arts and crafts, storytimes. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. June 11, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Daniel Mark presents "Sharing Jerusalem" A Peace Agreement." Free.

SECOND TUESDAY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. June 12, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green. Free.

GOLD HILL WRITER'S CRITIQUE GROUP, 5-6 p.m. June 13, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Writers of any genre share works in progress. Free, registration required.

PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. June 14, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group discusses books on Oregon. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. June 16, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Paul Fattig presents "Madstone: The True Tales of World War I Conscientious Objectors Alfred and Charlie Fattig and Their Oregon Wilderness Hideout." Free.

BOOK SALE, 1-4 p.m. June 21, Central Point Library, 116 S. Third St., Central Point, 541-664-3228.

AUTHOR TALK, 2 p.m. June 23, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Local author Kate McPhial presents her teen fiction book "Girl of the Prophecy." Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. June 26, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Before You Know It: the Unconscious Reasons We Do What We Do" by John Bargh. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. June 27, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "Lie Down with The Devil" by Linda Barnes. Free.

Douglas County

BOOK, PLANT & BAKE SALE, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10-11, Glendale Library, 190 Third St., Glendale, 541-832-2360. Books, baked goods, plants for gifts.

FAIRS/ FESTS

Josephine County

GRANTS PASS BALLOON & KITE FESTIVAL, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. June 1-2, 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3, Parkside Elementary School and off Lower River Road, Grants Pass, gpballoonfest.com. Early morning launches, followed by kids activities, tethered rides, flag and kite show, live music, food vendors. Free admission.

ROGUE VALLEY ROSE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 2, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-878-2852. Rose and garden-related displays and presentations, vendors with roses, companion plants, garden crafts, workshop for kids, rose experts. Free admission.

HATHKAPASUTA — ILLINOIS RIVER CELEBRATION, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 9, Illinois River Forks State Park, Cave Junction, 541-291-8860. Arts and nature experiences, games and crafts, hands-on history and nature exhibits, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts. Free.

HOPE MOUNTAIN BARTER FAIRE, June 15-17, Lake Selmac County Park, Selma, 541-592-3911, 541-592-4458, hopemounbtaiunbarterfaire.org. Family festival features live music, fiore dancers, children's activities and parade, vendor booths, food concessions. Benefits the Dome School. Day pass $10-$15; camping is extra.

PORCHFEST, noon-3 p.m. June 16, Lawnridge Park, northwest Washington Boulevard areas, Grants Pass, porchfestgrantspass.org. Neighborhood music fest with musicians playing on front porches of historic neighborhood homes, with vendors, food, activities, raffles. Free admission.

Jackson County

GOLD DUST DAY, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, Gold Hill, 541-727-1690, 541-855-1182. Historical and educational displays and demonstrations, parade (10 a.m.), vintage vehicles, kids' games and activities, gun fight re-enactments, music, food. Free admission.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

MOON TREE RUN, 9 a.m. June 2, Smokejumper Base Museum, Cave Junction, contact 541-441-4804, or gobijumpers@gmail.com. Annual event includes 5k and 10k races, with awards.

541 OUTLAW CAR CLUB CHARITY CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2, Sixth and G streets, Grants Pass, 541-659-3473, 541-660-9182. Hundreds of cars, trucks, motorcycles, with trophies, raffles. $15 car entry fee, free for spectators.

THE FUR BALL, 5-10 p.m. June 2, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-4479-5154. Dinner and dancing, live and silent auctions to benefit the Rogue Valley Humane Society. Tickets $125.

GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 3, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 800-6590-3440. Dealers offer firearms, ammunition, knives, accessories. Admission $7.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH CAR SHOW, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 9, Merlin Community Baptist Church, 361 Galice Road, Merlin, 541-479-6303, 541-660-1920. Cars of all years, makes and models, entertainment, raffle prizes, lunch. Free.

GOLF TOURNAMENT, 8:30 a.m. June 9, Dutcher Creek Golf Course, 4611 Upper River Road, Grants Pass, 541-441-7945. Two-person scramble with prizes, to benefit Crossing Bridges Therapeutic Riding Center. $50 per player.

THE KIDS DASH, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., June 9, Grants Pass High School track, 830 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-441-9031, thekidsdash.com. Races and track events for kids, plus play area, obstacle course, Zumba, carnival games and prizes, music, face painting, healthy snacks. Race registration $10, other events are free.

MODEL A FORD CLUB DISPLAY, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9, Mock Ford, 913 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-471-9214. Model A cars from 1928-1-31, Model T's and modified Model As on display to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Model A Ford. Free.

BEER MILE RUN, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 9, Climate City Brewing, 509 S.W. G St., Grants Pass. 541-479-3725. One-mile run/walk, with a 12-ounce beer every quarter mile. Registration $45; find Climate City on Facebook.

ART IN THE GARDEN, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 9-10. Grants Pass area, 541-479-3290. gpmuseum.com. Self-guided tour of area gardens and landscaping., along with art by area artists on display and for sale. Tickets $20, at Oregon Books, Pennysworth Acres, Gallery One and the Grants Pass Museum of Art.

WIN FOR ANIMALS FUNDRAISER, 4:30-7:30 p.m. June 16, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-866-2527. Pizza party, shopping spree, 50/50 raffle, silent auction, booths, contests, animal guests, country music by Dale and Sharon Hopper; benefits The Toby Fund programs. $15 adults, $10 kids under 12.

PIONEER DAYS, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 16, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 17, Pottsville, Pleasant Valley Road near Merlin, 541-479-2981. Antique engine and tractor shows, tractor pulls and parade, pioneer village, old-fashioned skills demonstrations, swap meet, arts and crafts, music, children's activities. Admission $6 general, $5 seniors, free for kids under 12.

Jackson County

SUNDAYS AT THE FARM, noon-4 p.m. Sundays, through Sept. 2, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-608-0171. Family fun, children's activities, house and garden tours, featured guests or vendors. Admission free, house tours, 1-3 p.m., are $3-$5.

WILD ROGUE PRO RODEO, 7 p.m. May 31-June 2, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Professional cowboys compete in a variety of riding, roping, wrestling events. Thursday, $10 general, free for kids; Friday and Saturday, $10-$20 reserved, $15 general adult, $10 general child.

HAUNTED HISTORY TOURS, 7 and 7:30 p.m. June 1, June 15, July 6, July 20, Aug. 3, Aug. 17, Sept. 7, Sept. 21, Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. One-hour walking tours through the town's ghosts and spirits of the past. $5, advance reservations recommended.

OPEN HOUSE, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 2, Holly Theatre, 315 S. Front St., Medford, 541-772-3797. Last chance to see the unrestored theater before construction begins June 11. Free.

BREWS, BLUEGRASS & BBQ, noon-8 p.m. June 2, Roxy Ann Winery, 3283 Hillcrest Road, Medford, roguebbb.org. Samples from regional breweries, food from local ranchers, music by five regional bands, plus craft vendors, kids' activities. $20 advance, $25 door; cost includes pint glass and two half-pint tickets; $15-$20 for non-beer drinkers.

ROGUE VALLEY VETERANS POWWOW, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 2-3, Veterans Administration Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics, 8495 Crater Lake Highway, White City, 541-601-3627.Native American music, drumming, gourd dancing, grand entries, arts and crafts. Free admission.

JUST RESIST: AN EVENING WITH WINONA LADUKE AND WATER PROTECTORS, 4-6 p.m. June 3, Stevenson Union, Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland,541-301-9204, rogueclimate.org. Art, music, stories and speaker to benefit indigenous sovereignty and clean water. $20 general, $10 students and seniors, free for Native Americans.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon June 6, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, June 13, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541- "Gone Beneath the Waters: Lost Creek lake Villages," the sixth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

PRIDE PARTY, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., June 9, Standing Stone Brewing, 101 Oak St., Ashland. Party with DJ music benefits Rogue Valley Pride. $5 minimum.

BATTLE OF STEWART PARK, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10, Joseph Stewart State Park, Prospect, contact 541-210-0100 or go to cascadecws.wix.com/ccws. Civil War-era living history reenactments for both military and civilian life, with a chance to fire a real cannon. Admission fee.

DOLLS OF THE ATTIC: DOLL SHOW AND SALE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 9, Rogue Valley Christian Church, 1440 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 541-535-8955, 541-441-7840. Dolls, teddy bears, miniatures, raffle of Betsy McCall doll with accessories, door prizes. Admission $2, free for kids 12 and younger.

SPRING GARDEN TOUR, 10 am.-4 p.m. June 9, Eagle Point and Medford, 541-499-0350, medford-or.aauw.net. Self-guided tour of five private gardens and a resort. $20.

MEDFORD CRUISE, June 9-16, Medford, medfordcruise.org. Five car show-and-shines, car cruises, poker run, drag races and drift events, concert and other entertainment.

FULL DRAW FILM TOUR, 7 p.m. June 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Hunting films. $8-$15.

50 YEARS OF LOCAL GEMS, noon-7 p.m. June 16, Valley of the Rogue State Park, 541-618-2051. Music by 33 String Drive, Flat 5 Flim Flam, salmon tent, inflatable cave, food concessions, guided rafting trips at reduced prices, films, vendor and exhibitor booths. Free.

BEST OF BRITT, 5 p.m. June 21, Britt Pavilion, 350 First St., Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, 800-882-7488, brittfest.org. Food, spirits, live auction, music by Scott Bradflee's Postmodern Jukebox. Tickets $125, to benefit Britt's educational programs.

HISTORIC HOME TOURS, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 23, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Costumed docents share insights into 19th-century inventions, $8 adults, $5 seniors and students.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through October, 799 Berrydale Ave., 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.

Oregon coast

SANDCASTLE SCULPTURE CONTEST, 5:30 p.m. June 8, noon-10 p.m. June 9, 9 a.m. June 10, Cannon Beach, 503-436-2623. Sandcastle parade (5:30 p.m. Friday); sculpture judging (5:30 p.m. Saturday), music and bonfire on the beach (7-10 p.m. Saturday); 5k fun run/walk (9 a.m. Sunday). Free admission.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Bites, Blues & Brews, June 16; The Clairvoyants, June 16; George Thorogood and The Destroyers, July 6; The Takelma Run Cars & Coffee, July 8; karaoke, Tuesdays.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Australia's Thunder From Down Under, June 1-2; Roll the Dice Car Show, June 16; Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone, June 30; Peter Cetera, July 14; Eli Young Band, July 21; Rally in the Valley, July 28; Jeff Foxworthy, Aug. 11; Sept. 15, Three Dog Night, Sept. 15.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. omedy on the Coast, June 8-9; Happy Together Tour, June 20-21; Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, June 21-22; Brewer's Classic Golf Tournament, June 30; Comedy on the Coast, July 6-7; Beach, Bacon and Brews, July 14; Happy Together, July 20-21; Rodney Carrington, Aug. 3-4; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 3-4; Surf City Car Show and Playground Show & Shine, Aug. 25; Surf City Soundoff, Aug. 25-26; UB40, featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey, Sept. 14-15.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone, June 9; Christopher Titus — Amerigeddon, June 30; Comedy Night, Wednesdays;Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Lounge entertainment, ongoing.


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