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Many entertainment venues are closed in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Some events are being held online. All are subject to last-minute re-scheduling due to ever-changing measures to help control the spread of the coronavirus.

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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

THE COPPER MUG COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 1320 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-295-8679. Thursdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m., on heated, covered patio, no cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Feb. 19, DJ FiNaTTiK, 8-11 p.m.; Feb. 20, Alcyon Massive, backwoods hip hop, 8-11 p.m. Music is on the outdoor patio. No cover, call for reservations.

Jackson County

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. Tuesdays, trivia, 5:30-7 p.m., outdoors. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. Tuesdays, digital open mic, 8-11 p.m., no cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. March 6, David Cahalan, acoustic variety 1-4 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Feb.19, David Cahalan, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m., outside. No cover, reservations suggested.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Feb. 20, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., outdoors. No cover, reservations suggested.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Feb. 19, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 5-7 p.m.; Feb. 20, Dave Pinsky and Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 4-6 p.m.; Feb. 21, The J Brothers, rock, 4-6 p.m. Music is outside, no cover, reservations recommended.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Feb. 20, Carla Bauer, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; Feb. 21, Deluxe, classic rock, 3-5 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Feb. 20, Daniel Nickels, indie rock, pop, 2-5 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Feb. 19, Tension Deficit Band, trio, 5-7 p.m. No cover, reservations suggested.

MUSIC

Josephine County

JARED MASTERS: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 7 p.m. Feb. 19, livestream from The Hivve, Grants Pass. Psychedelic soul, funk, disco, reggae. Free, on The Hivve Facebook page.

PHOENIX SIGALOVE: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 7 p.m. March 5, livestream from The Hivve, Grants Pass. Singer-songwriter storyteller sings of peace and social justice. Free, on The Hivve Facebook page.

SUGAR BEATS: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 7 p.m. March 12, livestream from The Hivve, Grants Pass. Future funk duo. Free, on The Hivve Facebook page.

SARAH DION BROOKS: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 7 p.m. March 19, livestream from The Hivve, Grants Pass. Singer-songwriter performs original music and songs that span the decades. Free, on The Hivve Facebook page.

THE GARLAND POOL: LIVVE FROM THE HIVVE, 7 p.m. April 2, livestream from The Hivve, Grants Pass. Fred Pool blends folk, rock an other musical elements. Free on The Hivve Facebook page.

Jackson County

MARQUEE SESSIONS: GÐRAD, 6-7 p.m. Feb. 19, from the Holly Theater, Medford, on the Best NorthWest Facebook page. A livestreaming concert of house music, hip hop. Free.

JEFF PEVAR & INGER NOVA, 6-7 p.m. Feb. 20. livestream from The Stone House, Ashland, newbohemialive.com. Duet project with brand new original songs. Free, donations welcome.

MARQUEE SESSIONS: JEREMY OLIVERA, 6-7 p.m. Feb. 26, from the Holly Theater, Medford, on the Best NorthWest Facebook page. A livestreaming concert of indie rock music. Free.

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN, 7 p.m. May 28, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Four-part harmony. $30-$35.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive, outdoor murder mystery dinner theater. $30 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

Jackson County

"THE SPITFIRE GRILL," 1 and 8 p.m. most days, Feb. 26- April 18, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902. oregoncabaret.com. A heartfelt musical about the healing wounds of the past and finding your chosen family. Tickets $39 and $43.

"TRAVELING THROUGH BROADWAY," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. 2 p.m. Sundays, March 5-21, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Livestream concert-style revue of music from Broadway shows; limited in-house seating may be available. $15 per household.

"THE AFRICAN QUEEN," mid-March, Collaborative Theater Project, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. A mismatched couple make a daring voyage in a dilapidated boat through German East Africa at the outbreak of World War I. Offered as video on-demand, with limited in-house seating, if possible. Dates and ticket price to be determined.

"AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS," mid-March, Collaborative Theater Project, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Phileas Fogg and his valet attempt to circumnavigate the world in a hot air balloon. Offered as video on-demand, with limited in-house seating, if possible. Dates and ticket price to be determined.

AN R-RATED MAGIC SHOW, 8 p.m. April 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Grants Freeman presents raunchy comedy and magic for ages 18 and older. Tickets $26, $34, $42.

COLIN MOCHRIE PRESENTS: HYPROV: IMPROVE UNDER HYPNOSIS, 7:30 p.m. May 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedy and hypnosis. Tickets 30-$48.

Douglas County

"SHREK THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. Feb. 19-21, streaming online through Umpqua Actors Community Theatre, Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com. Livestreaming production about a green ogre who rescues a princess. Tickets $10 per person or $25 for parties of three or more, at showtix4u.com, as a fundraiser for the community theater.

CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

KINDERMUSIC LET ME CALL YOU SWEETHEART PLAYDATE, 11 a.m.-noon Feb. 20, Music4Kids Learning Center, 141 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-582-0123, www.music4kids.com/Playdates. Class is full. Interactive music, dance and play class for ages 18 months to 7 years, with a participating adult; includes a craft and a Kindermusic CD and instrument for each child. $20 per child, $5 per sibling, advance reservations online.

HOW TO SPROUT A READER, 10:30-11 a.m. March 18, online through Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Virtual storytime for ages 5 and younger, and tips on how to lead your own at home. Free; register by phone or info@josephinelibrary.org.

MONTHLY CRAFT KITS FOR CHILDREN, noon-4 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Josephine Community Library branches, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. New kits available for pick up each month at all four branches, Grants Pass, Cave Junction, Williams and Wolf Creek, while supplies last. Free.

Jackson County

VIRTUAL SATURDAY STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Feb. 20, online through Barnes & Noble, BN.com/storytime. Reading of "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong'o, on Barnes & Noble Facebook page or YouTube channel. Free.

VIRTUAL SATURDAY STORYTIME, 11 a.m. Feb. 27, online through Barnes & Noble, BN.com/storytime. Reading of "Stay This Way Forever" by Linsey Davis, on Barnes & Noble Facebook page or YouTube channel. Free.

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Digital programs, storytimes, music, activities. Free.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Video demonstrations of science-related topics, downloadable science projects and activities to do at home, livestream science education programs, science news segments. Free.

ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. "Down the Rabbit Hole," zentangle drawings and mixed media constructions by Cindy Hernandez, through February.

GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Open for glass-blowing demonstrations. Call to schedule.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, visit gpmuseum.com. "Oregon Coast," paintings exploring the Oregon Coast Trail, by Kristen O'Neill, through March 26.

Jackson County

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Why We Paint," small artworks with written comments by gallery artists about their first inspirations, with framing done by gallery owner Peter Stone, through Feb. 27. Exhibit also can be seen on the gallery's website and YouTube channel.

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

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. "The Power of Pastel," a juried show of more than 30 paintings by 21 members of the Pastel Artists of Oregon, curated by Sue Bennett, through Feb. 28; a collection of new works by gallery members, through March 28. Both can be viewed in person and via virtual tour on gallery's website and Facebook page.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Artist Members Exhibition, through March.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Novellas," narrative art by women for Women's History Month, including drawings and sculpture by Ondrea Levey, paintings by Stacey Dressen McQueen and Bobbie Jansen, mosaic sculpture by Laurie Gadbois and printmaking by Noriko Sugita, through March 27.

HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, including paintings and fine art prints by Thomas Houston, chine colle etchings by Yugi Hiratsuka, aquatint etchings by Stephen McMillan and paintings by Erin Lee Gafill, ongoing.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Minimal/Maximum," fine art photography by Tom Glassman and Bruce Bayard, and "Baldassare's Italio Gardens," plein-air paintings by Susan Austin, Katy Cauker, Susan DeRosa, Kim Faucher, Claire Harkins, Susan Keilling and Jean Mailander, through Feb. 19; Celtic art, Feb. 26-April 9; new work in a variety of media by gallery members, through April 9.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. "Other Works Elizabeth York," mixed media sculptural work, including two books of spontaneous art therapy, a series investigating time, sacred geometry, Buddhas in wall relief form and abstract sculptural figures, through February,

LITERARY

Josephine County

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB, Fridays through February, through Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Group reads and discusses "An Outsider's Guide to Humans" by Camilla Pang on a Facebook group.

OREGON READS ALOUD, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 26, online through SMART Reading program, avcast.me/smartreading. Day-long read-a-thon featuring fun and inspiring readings of children's books — the Rogue Valley will be in the spotlight at 2:30 p.m. with local guest readers — followed by a live online fundraiser. Free.

WINTER READING CHALLENGE, through March 31, Josephine Community Library, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Track time spent reading through Beanstack to earn badges and collect raffle tickets for prizes, such as gift cards and books. Free, must register to participate.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting date and location. Free.

Jackson County

GOLD HILL LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 19, jcls.org, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "Afterlife" by Julia Alvarez, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

RANDOM FANDOM: THE STORIES OF KASIE WEST, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 20, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Discussion group looks at West's love stories, characters, themes and what comes next, via Zoom. Free.

TWEEN BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 20, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Out of the Easy" by Ruta Septys, via Zoom. Free.

JACQUELINE WOODSON, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 21, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Best selling author discusses her work, via Zoom. Free, registration required.

BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 23, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "Injustices: The Supreme Court's History of Comforting the Comfortable and Afflicting the Afflicted" by Ian Millhiser, via Zoom. Free.

RANSOM RIGGS, 4 p.m. Feb. 23, online through Barnes & Noble national Facebook page, 541-858-0203, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2771. Author discusses "The Desolation of Devil's Acre," the conclusion to the Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children series. Tickets $28.76-$33 at bnransomriggs.eventbrite.com.

TUI T. SUTHERLAND, 1 p.m. Feb. 27, online through Barnes & Noble national Facebook page, 541-858-0203, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2771. Author discusses "The Dangerous Gift," the latest in the Wings of Fire series. Tickets $23 at bntuitsutherland.eventbrite.com.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. March 2, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 2-3:15 p.m. March 2, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "I Was Anastasia" by Ariel Lawhon, via Zoom. Free.

SARAH LANGAN, noon March 2, online through Barnes & Noble national Facebook page, 541-858-0203, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2771. Author discusses "Good Neighbors." Free

ANNE LAMOTT, 4 p.m. March 2, online through Barnes & Noble national Facebook page, 541-858-0203, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2771. Author discusses "Dusk, Night, Dawn." Tickets $25.79 at bnannelamott.eventbrite.com.

ROGUE READS: DIVERSE READS CHALLENGE WRAP-UP, 4-5 p.m. March 3, jcls.org, 541-774-6996. Sharing and discussion of the books and stories experienced during the Diverse Reads Challenge, via Zoom. Free, registration required.

MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30-6:30 p.m. March 9, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group, title to be determined, via Zoom. Free.

NNLM READING CLUB PRESENTS... AMY BYER SHAINMAN, noon-1 p.m. March 11, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Network of the National Library of Medicine Reading Club features author of "Resurrection Lily," via Zoom. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

OREGON CHEESE FEST-TO-GO, 5 p.m. March 13, oregoncheesefestival.com. Virtual cheese tasting via Facebook, with a pre-ordered tasting kit featuring more than 5 pounds of Oregon cheese, Bitner's Kitchen preserves, homemade crackers and chocolate in a reusable tote; kits are $95, picked up from Rogue Creamery in Central Point March 11-12, but must be ordered in advance online.

20TH ANNUAL ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, April 15-29, online at ashlandfilm.org; and in person June 24-28 outdoors at ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, Walkabout Brewing Company and Schneider Museum of Art, in Ashland, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Approximately 100 new independent features and short films, with an emphasis on the subjects of activism and the arts, with Q&As, virtual parties and mixers. Tickets range from free-$10, discounts for members, seniors, students and financial hardship.

Portland area

MCMINNVILLE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL, Feb. 18-28, mcminnvillefilmfest.org. Screening of 127 films over 10 days in 13 screening blocks, with live opening night and closing awards ceremonies. Individual tickets to any of the 13 screening blocks are $10 each, all-access pass to all screenings is $85, opening and closing day events are free.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

ZWICKELMANIA, noon-4 p.m. Feb. 20, online through Oregon Craft Beer, oregoncraftbeer.org. Panel discussions — including Brandon Crews of Weekend Beer Co. — and beer tastings, via Zoom or the Oregon Craft Beer Facebook page. Free.

CLASSIC MOVIE DRIVE-UP THEATER, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24, Wild River Brewing parking lot, 595 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7487. Screening of "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2." $20 per vehicle, advance reservations. Free hot chocolate for kids.

GUN & KNIFE SHOW, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 800-659-3440, collectorswest.com. Guns, ammunition, knives, accessories. Admission $7.

FRONT PORCH QUILT SHOW, online, ongoing, msquilters.com. Members of the Mountain Stars Quilters Guild show quilts, with a different theme each month. February themes are "Valentine's Day," All Things Hearts" and "Something Red." Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-259-5986. Up to 75 vendors. Free admission.

Jackson County

AIFF BEST OF THE FESTS: BLACK VOICES MATTER, through Feb. 21, online, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Virtual screening of "Through the Night," a documentary portrait of an African-American day care provider and the ecosystem of parents and children she works in Tickets $10 AIFF members, $12 nonmembers.

AIFF BEST OF THE FESTS: BLACK VOICES MATTER, Feb. 19-28, online, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Virtual screening of "17 Blocks," illuminating an ongoing national crises through one family's deeply personal saga living 17 blocks behind the U.S. Capitol. Tickets $10 AIFF members, $12 nonmembers.

WILD & SCENIC SISKIYOU FILM FESTIVAL SILENT AUCTION, 12:15 a.m. Feb. 19- 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26, online at siskiyoufilmfest.org. Bidding for outdoor gear, local experience packages, wellness services, overnight adventures, private hikes and more.

WILD & SCENIC SISKIYOU FILM FESTIVAL, 6 p.m. Feb. 26, online at siskiyoufilmfest.org. Award-winning films about nature, community activism, conservation, water and other environmental topics. Tickets $15 singles, $30 group.

JACKSON COUNTY SPORTSMEN'S & OUTDOOR RECREATION SHOW, Feb. 26-March 4, plus March 12-31, online at exposureshows.com. Digital exhibitors, attractions, speakers covering the outdoor recreation industry, from boating, camping and hiking to hunting, fishing and climbing, to outdoor clothing and gear to guides and lodges. Free; links to the show will be posted on the website on opening day.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon-1 p.m. March 3 online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org "Jacksonville's German-Speaking Settlers," third in a monthly, year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.

CELTIC CELEBRATION, 7 p.m. March 17, online, through Rogue Gallery; Irish music, a "Danny Boy" singing competition with $50 award, art exhibit; log on at roguegallery.org/celtic2021. Free.

FAMILY AND FRIENDS ART DAY, noon-2 p.m. March 13, Rogue Gallery, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. Art projects, art scavenger hunt for families; children must be accompanied by an adult; free, materials provided, advance registration.

"TALKING BACK: SPEAKING TRUTH," through March, osfashland.org. Six-part web series explores the growing movement for justice in American regional theater. Episodes 1-3, available now; Episode 4, available Feb. 21; Episode 5, available March 7; Episode 6, available March 21. Free.

"ASH LAND," online, osfashland.org. Short film about a Black woman who has turned her back on herself. Free, visit osfashland.org and click on "Now Playing."

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. California Country, Feb. 19-21; Jessie Leigh, Feb. 24-25; Gilbert Bonilla, Feb. 26-28; Bill Engvall, March 27; Tattoo Expo, April 30-May 2; RV Resort Rally, May 28-30; Bites, Blues & Brews, June 26; Midget Wrestling Warriors, July 17,

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977.

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Job Fair, Jan. 26-27.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. Comedy, Fridays and Saturdays.

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Coos Bay 541-808-9209.

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

Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020.

RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246.


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