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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.

Fridays and Saturdays, 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. April 28, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz piano and light vocals, 11 a.m. No cover.

CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. April 26-27, Perry Road, country rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. no cover; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 S.W. G St. 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. Tuesdays, funk jam, 7-10 p.m.; 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 1, Sip and Sniff Charity Event, essential oil making to benefit Healing Hands Foundation, 6-8 p.m., $5; May 9, Paint & Sip Pottery, 6-8 p.m., $30-$40 at eventbrite.com; May 16, The Tipsy Paintbrush, 6:15 p.m., $42, reservations at squareup.com; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.

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THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. April 20, 4/20 party with Luna Lunatics, funk, 8-11 p.m., $5; Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover; 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. April 26-27, Saucy, classic rock, pop, disco, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. April 27, Doves and Vultures, and EFIJE, progressive rock, 9 p.m., no cover; May 4, "Cattle Mutilation: The Musical" Puppeteers For Fears adult theater, 8 p.m., $10-$20 at the door; May 12, acoustic circle jam, 3-6 p.m., no cover,

JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. April 26-27, Hot Gossip, vintage rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. April 27, Donna Beaudin and the Fringe, blues, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; April 28, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

MCGREW'S, 33105 Redwood Highway, O'Brien, 541-596-2202. April 28, Abstract Rude and Myka 9, hip hop, with Loch Jester & Candy, Azred Smoke, Romulus, Wilderness and Holographic Girl, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5.

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. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30- 8 p.m. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. April 26, Sights and Sounds Unlimited Hip Hop, DJ Chili Dog, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; April 27 Sights and Sounds Unlimited Hip Hop, DJ Ron, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday-Wednesday, karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., hip hop DJ Niko, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. April 25, Burlesque Bingo, with the Hellsgate Burlesque Troop, games, fun, 7-9 p.m., $5; April 25, DJ FiNaTTik, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 26, Ras Gabriel and the 4 Word Reggae Band, roots reggae, 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; April 28, Jason Dea West (of Intuitive Compass), folk, originals, 8-10 p.m.; April 30 Dawna Crocker and Ben Campbell, 8-10 p.m.; May 2, The Resinators, and Skyler Lutes, surf rock, reggae, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. April 26, Nick Spurgeon, acoustic guitar and vocals, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. April 26, Tim Wallace and Michelle LeComte, jazz, standards, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. May 4, Star Wars Day, mini games (noon), pod racer races (4 p.m.), costume contest with prizes (8 p.m.), noon-8 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 6:15 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. May 2, The Brothers Reed, acoustic Americana, folk, originals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. April 27, Tim Mitchell, acoustic rock, 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. April 26-27, Comedy Night with Dave Mencarelli and Eric Cole, doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m., $7 advance, $10 door; May 16, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. April 26-27, "Where There's a Will There's a Way," country western dinner theater show with Top Hat Theatre Co., 6-8 p.m., $38 adults, $20 children 12 and younger.

Jackson County

APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. April 28, Brothers Gow, modern rock, progressive funk, $12 advance, $15 door; May 14, TK & The Holy Know-Nothings, indie punk, outsider folk, $10 advance, $25 door. Doors open at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m., unless otherwise noted; tickets at the door or online.

AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. April 27, Bollywood Night, exotic dance music of India, with interactive dance lesson at 9 p.m., Bollywood dance party, 10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. May 2, Pound, Thrpii, Your Hands Write History and Duskala, rock, 7 p.m., all ages show until 10 p.m., $7; May 3, Sylent Storm, Hyper Sloth, Malison, Dead Leslie, 6:30 p.m., all ages until 10 p.m., $7; May 11, Inanimate Existance, Flub, Aethereus & more, 8 p.m.-midnight.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 25, Adam Gabriel, 7-9 p.m.; April 26-27, Nick Garrett-Powell and Shea Celine, rock, blues, standards, 8-11 p.m.; May 2, David Pinsky and Broadway Phil, acoustic blues, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 26, The Rogue Suspects Trio, blues, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; April 27, Apocalypse Songs, cyber-punk from Seattle, Slow Corpse, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $7; April 28, Calvin Johnson, and The Juniper Berries, indie rock, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Magic Night, 6-9 p.m., Blades of Grass, acoustic bluegrass, 9-11 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m., no cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. April 27, Mercy, rock, blues, soul, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. April 26, Landon Wordswell and Mista Chief, rap, hip hop, 9 p.m., $10; May 2, Partywave, Pushloop, N.O.X. and G_Rad, EDM, trap, 9 p.m., $7; May 3, Olivia Millerschin, pop, folk, 9 p.m., $10, at brownpapertickets.com; May 4, Spanko de Mayo, Latin dance beats with DJ Spank, 9 p.m., $5.

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. April 27, Intuitive Compass, old Western folk music, 9:30 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. April 26-27, Comedy Night with opener Monica Nevi and headliner Chris Simpson, 8 p.m., $10.

THE DOUBLE R PUB, 312 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0300. April 21, Easter egg race, noon, $5 buy-in for cash prizes, with an egg hunt for the top five players, deviled egg eating contest, 2 p.m., free.

THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Fridays and Saturdays, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.

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

GIL'S, 175 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-488-6139. April 28, Cherish the Rogue Celebration, with live music, snacks, raffle to benefit Rogue Riverkeeper, 3-7 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. April 26, The Roadsters, classic country, vintage rock, 8 p.m.- midnight; April 27, The Legendary Good Times, rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 2, Paint and Sip Pottery, 6-8 p.m., $30-$40, eventbrite.com. May 3, Cinco de Mayo Kick Off Party with Hailey Verhaalen and Trent Beaver opening, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. April 26, Skyler & The Smokes , rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April 27, Latino Night with DJ Coco, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. April 27, The Brothers Reed, acoustic folk, Americana, 8-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic jam, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. April 26, Buckle Rash, outlaw country, rock, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.; April 27, John Dough Boys, punkgrass, with Strictly Business from Reno, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; No cover.

IPUB, 137 E. Main St, Ashland, 541-482-8572. May 10, "Cattle Mutilation The Musical, " puppet musical comedy, 8 p.m., $10-$20.

J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. April 26, Leroy Jenkins, classic rock and reggae covers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. April 27, Adam Faucett, blues, folk, Americana, singer songwriter, 9 p.m.-midnight April 29, TIME, Bopl, and Cdirt, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 2, Shayna and band, indie Americana, 8-10 p.m. Cover charges vary.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 25, Beth and Craig, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 26, piano and bass jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 27, John Mazzei, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

LIQUID ASSETS, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9463. May 7, Paint and Sip Pottery, 6-8 p.m., $40, advance registration.

LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. April 28, Stardust Trio, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; May 1, Rick Millward, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. April 26, Jim Friend, country, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. April 27, Vervex, 7:30-9 p.m.; April 30, The Weird Kids, alt rock, 8-11 p.m.; Fridays, Dan Engle and Friends, traditional Irish dance music, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.

O'SHAE'S IRISH PUB, 14 Calle Guanajuato Way #100, Ashland, 541-234-4020. April 27, Robbie DaCosta and Tom Stamper, with an Irish twist, 5-8 p.m.; April 28, The Merry Mariner's acappella chanty, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.

OSMO'S ALEHOUSE, 522 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-816-4422. April 28, Grateful Dead Open Mic, 6-9 p.m.; April 29, Pottery n' Pints Paint Party, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $29-$45, call for tickets.

PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. April 126-27, Beau Berry and Donna Bishop, variety, 9 p.m.-1a.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. May 9, Ben and Noel Haggard, sons of Merle Haggard, 8 p.m., $15 at universe.com; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., no cover.

THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. April 25, The Brothers Reed, folk Americana duo, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE ROGUE GROWLER, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. April 30, live music, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. April 28, The Brothers Reed, Americana folk, 8-10 p.m.; Thursdays, trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. April 26, Sweet n' Juicy, Laryssa Birdseye and Hot Mess, funk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 27, Object Heavy, soul, rock, R&B from Humboldt County, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; May 2, Garcia Birthday Band, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m., $15.

TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. May 5, The John Dough Boys, folk rock, punk grass, 2-6 p.m. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. April 26, Blades of Grass, bluegrass, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

THE VILLAGE, 539 Medford Center, 310-235-0444. April 28, Jon Galfano and Jen Ambrose, classic rock on guitar and flute, 4-6 p.m.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. April 27, Drive Thru Radio, Americana, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. April 25, Sage Meadows, 7-10 p.m.; April 26, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April 27, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April 28, Jim Quimby, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; April 29, Peggy Rose's singers Showcase, 7-10 p.m.; April 30, Mark Everson, 7-10 p.m.; May 1, Gene's Themed Open Mic, 8-11 p.m.; May 2, Jimmy Pinwheel Band, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. April 26, Wine Down, with Sequoia, Americana, bluegrass, and barbecue for sale, 5:30-8:30 p.m., no cover; May 12, Mother's Day Lu'au, Hawaiian dance, music and fare, admission $10, food and drinks are extra, tickets must be purchased in advance, call 541-631-1485 or hulaanuenue@gmail.com.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 26, Phil King, acoustic covers, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. April 25, LEFT, eclectic indie rock, 6-8 p.m.; April 26, Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio, 6-8 p.m.; April 27, Stardust Trio, jazz, 6-8 p.m.; April 28, Stolen Moments, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; May 1, The Brothers Reed, acoustic Americana, folk, 5-7 p.m.; May 2, Greta Gardiner, acoustic folk, banjo, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. May 1, Shae Celine and Don Harriss, blues, jazz, standards, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. April 28, Nik Temple, 2-4 p.m.; May 12, Mother's Day Tea, noon-4 p.m., with music by Richard Millward, reservations required.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. May 1, Gerry O'Connol and Richard Mandel, Irish fiddler and guitarist, 7-9 p.m., $24 advance at brownpapertickets,com.

KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. April 27, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 27, Duo Jette, Pat O'Scannell and Michal Palzewicz on bass violas da gamba, 7 p.m., $25.

RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. May 12, Mother's Day celebration with live music, Seth Hansson, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Fogline, 2-5 p.m., food and drinks., $10-$15, get tickets in advance online.

ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 26, Slacker, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; April 28, Mercy Duo, rock and blues, 3-5 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 26, Marshall Stack, classic American folk, 6-8 p.m.; April 27, Maddy, Jared, Brian, and Jeff, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. May 4, Greg St, Clair, old and new country, pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 26, Nat Miller, solo acoustic, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

2 HAWK WINERY, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. May 11 and June 22, Behind the Wine: Walking Vineyard Tours, 2-4 p.m., tickets $35-$45.

WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. April 28, Diane Patterson, folk, 2-5 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

DAYTIME KARAOKE, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Cascade Retirement, 1357 Rewood Circle (three-story building), Grants Pass, 541-479-1284. Legacy Karaoke hosts karaoke open to community members of all ages. Free, with free refreshments.

LOVE AND THEFT WITH ELVIS MONROE, 6 p.m. April 26, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-441-6749, brownpapertickets.com. Grammy-nominated band Love and theft, perform with Elvis Monroe, Fogline and The Brothers Reed, for all ages, with food vendors and adult beer garden. Floor seats $35 adults, $25 kids 12 and younger, general admission $25 adults, $20 kids 12 and younger; portion of proceeds will benefit Our Foster Kids.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. April 28, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Alexander Tutunov plays Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3, plus Berlioz' Symphonie fantastique. Tickets $15, $22, $30, $37, $45.

MAUREEN MCGOVERN, 7:30 p.m. May 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199. Grammy-nominated Broadway and recording artist shares songs and stories, for the Josephine County Community Concert Association series. Tickets by subscription; call for availability.

GPHS JAZZ FEST, 5 p.m. May 4, Grants Passs High School, 830 N.E. A St., Grants Pass, 541-295-0642. Bento-style dinner, followed by live music. Performers include the Quadraphones from Portland, Western Oregon University Latin Jazz Ensemble, Portland State University Vocal Collective, Rogue Gold and GPHS Jazz Band. Dinner is 5-6:30 p.m. for $10; show is 6:30-9:30 p.m. for $15 adults, $10 students. Tickets at Roe Motors, Kelly Automotive, GPHS bookkeeper, GPHS band or guard members, and at the door.

OLIVIA MILLERSCHIN, 7 p.m. May 4, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Folk pop singer songwriter performs original music. Tickets $15.

KEB MO, 8 p.m. May 7, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues for 21 and older only. Tickets $45 general, $55-$65 reserved, $149 VIP meet-and-greet.

SAVOY BROWN, 8 p.m. May 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Blues rock, for 21 and older only. Tickets $25.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. May 16, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-476-5426. Folk, bluegrass, old-time, country, jam session for pickers and singers of all levels. Free.

SUBDUDES, 8 p.m. May 15, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Swamp folk, New Orleans R&B, Cajun-funk, for 21 and older only. Tickets $30 general, $40-$50 reserved.

ANTHONY CUSENZA, 7:30 p.m. May 16, Barnstormers Theater, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Singer-songwriter, AKA Ras Cricket, plays guitar, keyboards. Tickets $15.

PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. May 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Pink Floyd tribute band plays the album "animals" in its entirety, for 21 and older only. Tickets $25.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. May 18, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-592-2981. Music from the Pacific islands, with drummers, guitarists, ukuleles and hula dancers. Admission by donation.

3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. May 19, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-592-2981. Music from the Pacific islands, with drummers, guitarists, ukuleles and hula dancers. Tickets $15; sold at Oregon Books and at the door.

SINGSPIRATION, 5 p.m. June 30, First Christian Church, 305 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-226-5704. Sing and celebrate event open to the public. Free.

Jackson County

MINGUET STRING QUARTETT, 7:30 p.m. April 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Music by Haydn, Mahler and Beethoven. Tickets $35-$42, $5 for children, full-time university students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. April 26-27, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Alexander Tutunov plays Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3, plus Berlioz' Symphonie fantastique. Tickets $25, $31, $36, $42.

OLOX, 8 p.m. April 26, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-488-8282. Shamanic sound healing. $20 advance, $25 door, online or at Music Coop in Ashland.

BLAZE YA DEAD HOMIE, 8 p.m. April 26, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Rap, for 21 and older. $15 advance, $20 door.

KINGSTON KING TRIBUTE, noon-2 p.m. April 27, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-864-8850. Bob Haworth, John Hollis and Andrew Brock perform folk music. Free.

DUO JETTE, 7 p.m. April 27, Paschal Winery 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Pat O'Scannell and Michal Palzewicz on bass violas da gamba. Tickets $25 at the door, free for children under 12.

KEEPING THE FLAME LIT BENEFIT CONCERT, 7-10 p.m. April 27, Unitarian Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, 541-535-3140, britestarevents.com. Music by Danielle Kelly Soul Project, Cornflower, plus silent auction to benefit the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $30 premium seating; sold at Music Coop in Ashland and online.

SISKIYOU SINGERS, 7:30 p.m. April 27, 3 p.m April 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-482-5290."From the Americas to the Baltics" program includes works by Aaron Copland, a Quaker hymn, Cuban ballad, Japanese folk song and the premiere of "Butterfly" by local composer I'lana S. Cotton. Tickets $20 general, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders; sold at Music Coop or Paddington Station in Ashland, Grocery Outlet in Medford and at siskiyousingers.org.

BHAGAVAN DAS, 7 p.m. April 28, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-488-8282. Singing prayer, devotional indian chanting, $20 suggested donation.

ROGUE VALLEY CHORALE, 7:30 p.m. May 4, 3 p.m. May 5, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000. craterian.org. Music of Broadway icon Cole Porter, including music from "Kiss me Kate" and "Anything Goes," plus love songs, comic numbers, torch songs, with jazz band accompaniment. Tickets $10-$20 general, $5 students and children.

SOUNDSCAPES, 7:30 p.m. May 4, Ashland Middle School, 100 Walker Ave., Ashland, 541-324-0404. Sixty-five handbell musicians from the Bay Are to portland perform original compositions and arrangements with added instrumentation. Admission by donation.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONIC BAND, 7 p.m. May 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 703-927-0541, roguevalleysymphonicband.org. "Cinco de Mayo" program includes dance by Ballet Folklorico and pianist Caleb Hutchings. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors, $8 students, $20 for families.

WOODSTOCK MUSIC CELEBRATIONS, 7:30 p.m. May 10--11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Music of Janis Joplin[lin, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead, Richie Havens, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez and more. Tickets $28; complimentary beer tasting at 6:30 p.m.

MIDDLE EASTERN RHYTHMS OF PEACE CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. May 15, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Yair Dalal and Dror Sinai interweave traditions of Iraqi and Jewish Arabic music, The Balkans and India. Tickets $22 advance, $25 door; sold online and at The Music Coop in Ashland.

COMMUNITY DRUMMING, 6-7 p.m. May 17, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Drumming circle, no experience needed. Some drums, rattles available or bring your own. Free.

MIMI FOX, 7 p.m. May 24, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Solo acoustic jazz guitar. $25 general, $20 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.

LOCASH, 8 p.m. May 31, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Modern country, classic rock. Tickets on sale March 15.

Willamette Valley

GARTH BROOKS, 7 p.m. June 29, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, 877-654-2784, ticketmaster.com. Country music, rain or shine. Tickets, with fees, $94.95; on sale 10 a.m. April 26.

Northern California

THE SWEET REMAINS 7 p.m. May 2, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336, dnaca.net. Trio of singer-songwriters. Tickets $12-$18.

REDWOOD COAST MUSIC FESTIVAL, May 9-12, Eureka, Calif., 707-445-3378, rcmfest.org. Four days of music, two nights of blues in seven venues with dance floors. Four-day pass, $100-$115, single-day passes $30-$55.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"WHERE THERE'S A WILL THERE'S A WAY," 6-8 p.m. April 26-27, Wolf Creek Inn, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. Top Hat Theatre Co. presents country western dinner theater show. $38 adults, $20 children 12 and younger.

"THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, through April 28, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Five Southern women recharge their relationships on a long weekend every August over 33 years. Tickets $15.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. April 26, 2 p.m. April 27-28, Floral Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio program with "Life of Riley: Giant Easter Bunny" and Groucho Marx' "You Bet Your Life" plus musical entertainment. $12 with advance reservation, $14 door, $10 for groups of eight or more with reservations.

"CATTLE MUTILATION: THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. May 4, The Haul, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. Puppeteers for fears present original R-rated horror-comedy musical with puppets, space-jazz music. $10-$20 suggested donation at the door.

DANCING WITH THE GRANTS PASS STARS, 7:30 p.m. May 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Professional dancers are paired with eight representatives from local nonprofits, with audience members voting on their favorites and judges awarding a trophy, to raise money for the different nonprofit groups. Tickets $25

"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. ok 9/2018

Jackson County

"ROMEO AND JULIET," 7 p.m. April 25-27, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-494-6348. Shakespeare's play of star-crossed lovers adapted by Orion Bradshaw. Tickets $5 at the door.

"BIGGER THEN LIFE, AMERICAN LEGENDS AND TALL TALES," 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. April 27 and May 4, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Interactive show for youth is a series of vignettes from American tall tales. Suggested minimum 5 donation.s

"THE LEGEND OF SHAKTI AND SHIVA," 7:30 p.m. April 27, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Ashland, 541-488-8282. Mythic clown theater and live kirtan music. $10-$20.

"THE GIN GAME," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, May 3-19, and 8 p.m. May 8, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Gams of gin rummy for two elderly residents at a nursing home turns into a bitter rivalry. $28-$36, $20 general rush tickets and $10 student rush tickets sold one hour before curtain, as available; May 1 8 p.m. is pay-what-you-can previews, May 2 8 p.m. is $20 preview; May 8 is benefit performance for The Tudor Guild.

THE HAMAZONS: IMPROV ON A HOT TIN ROOF," 8 p.m. May 3-4, 2 p.m. May 5, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, hamazons.com. Comedy improv in the style of Tennessee Williams., with musical accompaniment. Tickets $15 advance, $18 door.

"SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 5, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Five groovy girls come of age in the 1960s. Reserved seating $24 pick-you-price ($5-$20) at the door, subject to availability.

"CATTLE MUTILATION: THE MUSICAL," 8 p.m. May 10, iPub, 137 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-8572. Puppeteers for fears present original R-rated horror-comedy musical with puppets, space-jazz music. $10-$20 suggested donation at the door.

"THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through May 12, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Musical love story. Tickets $25 general, $22 seniors, $18 students and children.

SHANE KOYCZAN: SPOKEN WORD ARTIST, 7:30 p.m. May 16, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Dramatic poetry presentation. Tickets $20; sold at Music Coop in Ashland and online.

"CATTLE MUTILATION: THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. May 17-18, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Puppeteers for fears present original R-rated horror-comedy musical with puppets, space-jazz music. $15 reserved, pick-your-price at the door.

"SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SIGN OF THE FOUR," Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through May 26, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Holmes and Watson tackle a mystery, multiple murders. $25, $36, $39.

OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 27, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2019 season continues with: "As You Like It" through Oct. 26; "Mother Road," through Oct. 26; "Hairspray," through Oct. 27; "Cambodian Rock Band" "Between Two Knees," through Oct. 27. Next up: "Macbeth, June 7-Oct. 11," "Alice in Wonderland," June 8-Oct. 12, "All's Well That Ends Well," June 9-Oct. 13. Dates, times, ticket prices vary.

Douglas County

"MURD-ARRR! PIRATES OF THE SALTY DOG,", 6 p.m., April 26-27, 5 p.m. April 28, 6 p.m. May 3-4, 5 p.m. May 5 and May 12. Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000. Dinner theater. $40 adults, $25 children 12 and younger.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

HEALTHY KIDS DAY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Fun, active play and educational activities, such as swimming, rock climbing, games, inflatable obstacle courses, healthy snacks, arts and crafts. Free.

SENSATIONAL STORYTIME, 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, April 30-June 4, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-956-2059, ext. 4743, 541-476-0571. Inclusive, interactive storytimer for ages 2-4. with free play, circle time with books and songs, sensory-focused art activity. Free, registration required.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME & CRAFT, 11:30 a.m.-noon May 1, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Stories in English and Spanish with a folk art paper flower craft for kids. Free.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME & CRAFT, 11:30 a.m.-noon May 1, Wolf Creek Library, 102 Ruth Ave., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2606. Stories in English and Spanish with a folk art paper flower craft for kids. Free.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME & CRAFT, 2:30-3:30 p.m. May 3, Williams Library, 20695 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-846-7020. Stories in English and Spanish with a folk art paper flower craft for kids. Free.

DIA DE LOS NINOS, noon-2 p.m. May 4, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Celebration of Hispanic culture, with storytime and music, Mexican pastries and horchata, games and crafts. Free.s

BILINGUAL STORYTIME & CRAFT, noon-1 p.m. May 4, Illinois Valley Library, 209 W. Palmer, Cave Junction, 541-592-4778. Stories in English and Spanish with a folk art paper flower craft for kids. Free.

ILLINOIS VALLEY CHILDREN'S FAIR & PET PARADE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 4, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3259. Reading, face painting, seed planting, children's books, hands-on science activities, arts and crafts, free bike helmets and child IDs, information booths, snacks and prizes. Pet parade is at 11:30 a.m. Free.

YOUNG MASTER GARDENERS, 11:30 a.m.-noon and 3-4 p.m. May 8, Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Kids learn about edible plants and herbs. Free; morning program for 5 and younger, afternoon for 6 and older.

SUMMER THEATER CAMP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8-20, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Kids 7-16 take workshops voice, music, dance, a ting, improvisation, set and costume design, and put on a performance of Disney's "Frozen, Jr." Cost is $200, register by April 30, $225 after April 30. Some 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.

YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, Williams, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Grants Pass, through May, 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

KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 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 Exhibits: Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life," through Sept. 2. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.

ART

Josephine County

FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. May 3, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.

ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For April: Janice Webb, at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.; Carol Ransom at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.

BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. New art by Moges Dinkins, through April. .

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Light paintings by Andrea Boyle, through April.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Acrylic pouring paintings on canvas, tile, wood by Leslie Clark, through April.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Social Justice Revisited," select paintings spanning five decades of remembering, reliving, resisting, by Betty LaDuke, through May 24.

THE HIVVE, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-450-9091. Large abstract paintings by e' bender-webb, through April.

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. Dues $30 per year.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Sows' Ears to Silk Purses," upcycling by gallery artists, who make something of value from something of little value, April 28-July 20; opening reception 2-4 p.m. April 28, $5.

ST. LUKE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 224 N.W. D St., Grants Pass. "Gifts From God: The Artists Within," paintings done by congregation members and former members, through April.

UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. Large abstract paintings by e' bender-webb, through April.

WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. Recent paintings by Cole Lyons, RCC student, through May 9.

Jackson County

ART SALON, 2 p.m. last Sundays, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of their art and present digital photos of their work. Schedule: April 28 is Micah Ofstendahl; May 26 is Linda Dixon.

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 17, 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, 541-488-9006. "Essential Ingredients," mixed media paintings by Eve Margo Withrow, through April 28.

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. "Up and Away," work by gallery artists, with guest artist Zoe West, through April 28.

ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Fresh textiles and paintings for spring.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "The Inconscious in Paint" work by Micah Ofstendahl, through May 21.

CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "High Yellow Redbone Blues," artwork exploring culture and identity by Jae Lamar, "Unity," SOU students and community group exhibition, "Students of the Rogue Valley High Schools," group exhibition, April 5-26.

GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Artist as Poet," through April.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Dark Landscapes for a White House," video and photomontage by Deborah Oropallo, through April 23, in conjunction with the Ashland Independent Film Festival; artist talk and reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 11.

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

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

OAK LEAF STUDIO, 247 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5756.

THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Images by John Kirk, through April.

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, April 18-May 9; awards reception 4-6 p.m. April 25.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Adventures in Experience," encaustic monotypes and mixed media prints by Jean Erickson and mixed media paintings by Barbara Martin, through April 12; Elementary Arts Outreach Student Show, through April 12.

SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 42 E, Main St.,m, Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Pacific Northwest Wonderland," landscape paintings by Jessica Johnson, through April.

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

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Mixed media, sculptural and wall art, ongoing.

Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Ford Fellows Exhibit, through May 10.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "What Needs to Be Said: Hallie Ford Fellows in the Visual Arts," 13 artists express the importance of artistic exploration, "Tempora; Dance, " work by Sarah Grew and "The Reveal: A Personal Journey," work by Roseburg High School art students, through May 8.

Northern California

DEL NORTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 450 H St. Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336. "Art from the Inside," multi media visual arts by prisoners at Pelican Bay State Prison, through June 20.

LITERARY

Josephine County

THE GREAT BOOK GRAB, noon-3 p.m. April 28, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Adult and children's fiction are up for grabs, for free. To be held outdoors, weather permitting.

AUTHOR SIGNING, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Author Paul Fattig presents "Madstone." Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. May 7, Washington Federal Bank, 290 Union Ave., 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. May 10, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems. Free, donations welcome.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK/YARD SALE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 11, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0517. Books and lots of miscellaneous items.

CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. May 14, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-0932, writerkate@mail.com, 541-601-1588, genekimsim@gmail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing to share. No membership fee, donations welcome.

GREAT STORIES CLUB, 4 p.m. May 16, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Teens 13 and older discuss "Code Talker" by Joseph Bruchac and do activities. 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 TALK, 7 p.m. April 25, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. The poetry of Tia Hatch and Diana Morley. Free.

WRITERS GUILD OF ROGUE RIVER, 10 a.m.-noon, April 27, Rogue River Library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-321-5215. Writers of all genres write and critique one another. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. April 27, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Georgia Cockerham presents her mystery "Murder on the Oregon Coast." Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 7 p.m. April 29, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Poetry reading with The Somewhat Rogue group. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. May 4, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Jim Harper demonstrates his "True-Dimensional" games, and game design. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. May 4, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-858-0203. Kimila Kay presents "Peril in Paradise." Free.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. May 7, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading

PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. May 9, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group. Free.

AUTHOR TALK, 3-5 p.m. May 10, Medford Library. 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Children's author Dan Gutman presents his books "My Weird School" series, "Baseball Card Adventures" and "The Genius Files."

AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. May 11, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Ruth Anne Rhine presents her nonfiction book. Free.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. May 14, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group discusses "Looking for Alaska" by John Green, Free.

POETRY NIGHT, 6-7 p.m May 15, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-774-8679. Read and listen to poetry, Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. May 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. Free.

AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. May 18, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Ruth Jim Reiland presents "Straw Bale Building Details: An Illustrated Guide for Design and Construction." Free.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group. Free.

SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 29, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "The Shadow Killer" by Arnaldur Indridason. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

ILLINOIS VALLEY CHILDREN'S FAIR & PET PARADE, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. May 4, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction, 541-592-3259. Reading, face painting, seed planting, children's books, hands-on science activities, arts and crafts, free bike helmets and child IDs, information booths, snacks and prizes. Pet parade is at 11:30 a.m. Free.

SASQUATCH WINE, ART & GOLF FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. May 4, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. May 5, Illinois Valley Golf Course, 25210 Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3326. Artists, vendors, exhibits and storytimes, contests, wine and food, live music by Honeymoon Killers, The Cultivators, Intuitive Compass, Fundaqit, Relative Soul and others. Golf tournament is May 5.

SPRING GARDEN FAIR, 9 a.m.-5 p.m May 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m May 5, Josephine County Extension office, 215 Ringuette St., Grants Pass, 541-476-6613. Annuals, perennials, vegetables, table and wine grape starts, shrubs, garden art, vendors. Free admission.

Jackson County

CONSCIOUS LIVING FAIR, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 27, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland St. Ashland, consciouslivingfair.com. Presentations, holistic healing demonstrations and sessions, intuitive readers, jewelry and art, speakers, vendors. Admission $5.

MEDFORD COMIC CON, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27, noon-4 p.m April 28, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, RCC Riverside Campus, Medford and Astral Games, jcls.org/mcc. Vendors, workshops, panels, costume contests, pokemon league play, food trucks. Free.

ELK MOUNTAIN HIGHLAND GAMES & MAY DAY FESTIVAL, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. April 27, 9 a.m.-5 p. April 28, Evans Valley Community Center, 8205 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, 541-890-7429. Heavy athletics and edges weapons contests for adults and youth, vendors, tug of war, youth and kids activities, skills demonstrations, live music, dance company, giant puppets, aerial artists, food concessions, Admission $10 adults, $5 youth, free for 10 and younger.

A TASTE OF ASHLAND, noon-4 p.m. April 27-28, downtown Ashland, 541-951-9442, atasteofashland.com. Food and art festival Tickets $65 both days, $55 Saturday only, $45 Sunday only.

OREGON FRINGE FESTIVAL, through April 28, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, oregonfringefestival.org. Theater, music, visual art, dance, comedy, physical theater and creative writing events. Go online for full schedule.

SPRING GARDEN FAIR, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4, 10 a.m. -4 p.m. May 5, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-227-1358. More than 100 p[lant and yard exhibitors, demonstrations, classes, free well water nitrate testing. Admission $3, free for 12 and younger.

APPLE JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-midnight May 17, 10 a.m.-midnight Maty 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 20, Evans Creek Community Center, 8205 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, applejammusicfestival.com. Live music, local arts and crafts, food, Sunday open mic, interactive workshops, speakers. Day pass $60, weekend pass $75 advance, $100 gate, cash only.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

GEM & GEOLOGY SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-415-1720, 541-472-0925. Hand-crafted jewelry, mining equipment, crystals, rough rock, polished slabs, gems, demonstrations, dealers, silent auction, door prizes, raffle, children's games, food and snacks. Admission free on Friday, Saturday and Sunday is $2 adults, $1 seniors, students and children, free for 11 and younger.

PLANT SALE, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27, Abby's parking lot, Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-7091. Grants Pass Garden Club sells annuals, perennials, vegetable and herb starts, garden art, raffle.

HEALTHY KIDS DAY, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Fun, active play and educational activities, such as swimming, rock climbing, games, inflatable obstacle courses, healthy snacks, arts and crafts. Free.

ENVIRONMENTAL MOVIE NIGHT, 7 p.m. April 28, Williams Grange, 20100 Williams Highway, Williams. Showings of "Run Wild Run Free" and "Cedar: Tree of Life." Free.

SPRING ART SHOW, LUNCHEON AND CRITIQUE, noon-3 p.m. April 29, Grants Pass Golf Club, 230 Espey Road, Grants Pass, artjcaa@yahoo.com. Josephine County Artists Association annual show, with art display and critique, lunch. Lunch and critique only is $25.

BEES, BUTTERFLIES & BLOOMS, noon-2 p.m. May 1, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-287-0172. Gardening presentations, learn to cultivate native pollinators, beekeeping, slide show, sale of bug houses, milkweed and honey bee products. Admission by donation.

VETERANS BREAKFAST, 6-8 a.m. May 2, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. Meal and program for veterans of all eras. Meal is $10, program is free.

FAMILY FUN CAMP, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. May 2-June 6, Boys & Girls Club, 203 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1923., randy@begreat4kids.com. Class for families with kids 10-14, with info on communication, drug/alcohol, resistance skills, household management. Free, dinners included; attend all six sessions and receive a $50 gift card, movie bucks or gas cards. Register by phone or email.

MAGICAL MERLIN PARADE & FAMILY FUN FAIR, 10 a.m. May 4, downtown Merlin, 541-660-2364. Parade with bands, floats, horses, followed by arts and crafts fair in Merlin Community Park. Free admission.

ROGUE VALLEY PIECEMAKERS 39TH ANNUAL QUILT SHOW, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. May 10-11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-955-4676. More than 200 quilts on display and other fabric items, plus demonstrations, classes, boutique, vendors, door prizes, raffle basket, opportunity quilt. Admission $5.

SPRING WINE STROLL, 2-6 p.m. May 11, downtown Grants Pass, 541-476-7717, grantspasschamber.org. Wine and food sampling at various downton businesses. Tickets $30 advance, $35 day of; sold at Blind Georges, Frank N Stene

s, Chamber of Commerce and online.

MOTHER'S DAY SPA, 1-4 p.m May 11, Frog Farm, 9044 Takilma Road, Cave Junction, spirallivingcenter@gmail.com. Afternoon of pampering, with healing massage, energy work, haircuts, herbal foot soaks, tarot readings, teas and treats celebrating the feminine. Admission $30-$50, sliding scale; get tickets at Cabin Chemistry and Lady Thyme Herbs in Cave Junction, brownpapertickets.com.

MOTHER'S DAY TEA, 3-5 p.m. May 11, Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-5154. Tea and treats, door prizes, best hat contest, flower arrangements for sale. Tickets $30.

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. May 12, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222. Catered meal, chocolate fountain, champagne, animal photo opps, raffle, family activities. $40 members, $45 nonmembers, $22 kids 6-12; adult ticket includes two glasses champagne and a raffle ticket.

Jackson County

DOLL SHOW & SALE, 10 a.m. -3 p.m April 27, Rogue Valley Christian Church, 1440 S. Oakdale, Medford, 541-441-7840. Doll show, raffles. Admission $2, free for kids under 12.

FILM SCREENINGS, 2-3:30 p.m. April 27, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-899-1226. Two movies by local filmmakers: "Saving Wellington" and "Walking the Wild Applegate," with appetizers, drinks. Free, donations welcome.

HERITAGE PLANT SALE, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27-28, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Annuals, perennials, heritage plants, herbs, children's activities, garden tours, wagon rides, raffle, food and gift itens.

BEEKMAN HOUSE LIVING HISTORY, 10:30, 11:30 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. April 27, May 25, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Tours of historic home, with history of the late 1800s. $5-$8.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon May 1, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, May 8, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "Central Point: A Crossroads through Time," fifth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

SPRING PLANT SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 4, Rogue River Civic Club, 135 Oak St., Rogue River, 541-582-0237. Rogue River Garden Club sells vegetable and herb starts, landscaping plants, flower baskets, gardening related crafts and gifts, plus a raffle.

HOMELESS 2 HOPEFUL SUPERHERO RUN, 10 a.m. May 4, Valley of the Rogue State Park, Rogue River, 541-646-7385, h2hrun.com. Event features 1-mile fun run/walk, chip-timed 5k and 10k runs, with runners encouraged to dress like their favorite superhero, plus food trucks, bounce house, face painting. Run/walk is $10 individuals, $30 for families; 5k-10k race is $30 individuals, $70 families, $150 for teams of 10-15.

SUNDAYS IN SPRING, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 5, May 19, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Garden and orchard walks, family gardening activities, live music, farmhouse tours, picnic area. Admission is free, home tours are $3-$5.

71FIVE GOLF CHALLENGE, 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 18, Eagle Point Golf Course, Eagle Point, 541-779-3275, www.71five.org. Four-person scramble, with 7:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m. shotguns, followed by a banquet. $125 for individual golfers, $500 for a four-person team.

SUNDAYS AT HANLEY FARM, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, May 26-September, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Garden and orchard walks, family gardening activities, vendors, live music, farmhouse tours, picnic area. Admission is free, home tours are $3-$5.

RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, April 14-Oct. 27, 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.

Douglas County

QUILT SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 26-27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 28, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-391-3567. Quilt displays, classes and workshops, raffle quilt, door prizes, vendors. Admission $8 per day, $15 weekend; bring nonperishable food donation for $1 discount.

GLIDE WILDFLOWER SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27-28, Glide Community Center, Glide, glidewildflowershow.org. More than 600 species of native Oregon wildflowers, with special displays, roving botanists, spinning demos, beekeepers booth, books for sale, food concessions. Admission is suggested $3 donation.

PLANT & GARDEN EXPO, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-459-7897. Annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, trees, shrubs, herbs, garden art, supplies. Admission $2.

GEM & MINERAL SHOW, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 5, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-672-3486. Dealers, demonstrations, kids' activities, door prizes, silent auction. Free admission.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Ron White, April 19; Hard Days Night, through April 28; Brady Goss, May 1-5; Heavy Chevy, May 8-12; CageSport 57, MMA fighting, May 11; Captain Blue, May 15-19; Billy Shew, May 22-26; RV Resort Rally, May 24-26; Easton Corbin, May 25; Briana Renae, May 29-June 2; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, June 22; Bites, Blues and Brews Festival, June 29; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, July 5; Styx, Aug. 24; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Johnathan Celestin and DJ Afterparty, May 18.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. California Country, May 17-18; Blackwell Brothers, May 24-25; Spring Fling Car Show, May 25; Fourth of July fireworks, July 4; Danielle Kelly Soul Project, July 13.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Ron White, April 20; Lee Brice, May 18; Thunder From Down Under, June 7-8; Roll The Dice Car Show, June 15; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Cheech & Chong, April 26-28; Chicks With Hits, May 3-4; Oregon Coast Classic Cribbage, May 3-5; Comedy on the Coast, May 10-11; King of the Cage, May 25; Comedy on the Coast, June 14-15; Clay Walker, June 20-21; Comedy on the Coast, July 5-6; Beach, Bacon & Brews, July 13; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 16-17; Celebration of Honor, Sept. 18-22; lounge entertainment, ongoing.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. BBQ. Blues and Brews, May 25-26; Lighthouse Run, June 14-15; Fireworks on the Bay, July 3; Food Truck Off, Aug. 2-4; Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, Sept. 14-15; Oktoberfest, Oct. 12; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529.


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