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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Thursdays and Sundays, karaoke, 6:30-10:30 p.m.; Fridays, Tim Mitchell and Dennis Mitchell, acoustic variety, 7-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, DJ, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. March 31, Pandora Acoustic, solo rock covers, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April 2, Charlee Prayers Trio, R&B, funk, rock, jazz, soul, hip hop, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. April 9, Brenboy, rock-rap, with DJ Zone, 8 p.m., $20 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door; April 14, Scott H. Biram, dirty blues, country punk, with JD Pinkus, 8 p.m., $15 advance at eventbrite.com, $20 door.

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

SAM'S CORNER, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-299-0069. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays, karaoke, 4:30-11:30 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. April 1, Over the Moon, with David Pinsky and Phil Newton, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 2, Brian Jams & The Revival. blues, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 3, DJ Finattik, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

THE 238 BAR, 1620 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 541-507-1447. March 31, Fun & Company, 9 p.m.-midnight, $3; May 21, 2022 Gay Emerald Empire Pageant, 6 p.m., $10; Fridays and Saturdays, DJ, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.; Mondays, karaoke with DJ Finattik, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. April 3, Yoga Sunday, 11 a.m.-noon, $20, includes a beverage, advance reservations; Tuesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Wednesdays, open mic, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. April 7, open mic with Mike Brons, 6-9 p.m., no cover; April 8-9, Comedy Night, with Phillip Kopczynski and Ryan Newcomb, 8 p.m., $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. March 31, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m. April 1, Mark Hill & Friends, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; April 2, Paul Jenny & Tom Freeman, acoustic variety, 7-10 p.m.; April 7, Tim Mitchell, easy listening, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 1, Levity Circus Collective, aerialists, 9-10:30 p.m., $8; April 2, The Hot Copper Kettle, bluegrass, Americana, 8-10 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m., no cover; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic hosted by Robbie Dacosta, 7:30-9:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Pub Trivia, 7:30 p.m., no cover.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. April 1, Robbie Dacosta and Tom Stamper, blues, rock, rockabilly, 5-7 p.m., on the patio. No cover.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.

BRICKTOWNE BREWING COMPANY, 44 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-973-2377. April 2, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 6:30-9 p.m.; April 14, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., no cover, $10 tip suggested for comedians; Thursdays, trivia, 6 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. April 1, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 5-8 p.m.; Saturdays, Sundays, John Hollis, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. April 1-2, Comedy Club, 8-10 p.m., $15.

THE COPPER PLANK, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. March 31, Katalysst, 7-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m.; April 7, Dennis Koneczny, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, trivia, 6 p.m., call ahead to reserve. No cover.

DOWNTOWN MARKET CO., 231 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2233. April 3, Josh & Shelley Jones, acoustic variety, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. No cover.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. March 31, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; April 2, Doves & Vultures, with Seth Hansson, indie rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 6, Rogue Blues Society jam, 6-9 p.m.; April 7, Hunks, The Show, 8 p.m., $21.95-$69.95, at eventbrite.com.

THE GROWLER GUYS, 345 Lithia Way, Ashland, 541-708-0827. April 1, Shine Swing, jazz, bossa nova, Grateful Dead, 5-7 p.m.; Thursdays, bingo night, 5-7 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 5-8 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

HEMI AND HOGS BAR & GRILL, 100 E. Jackson St., Medford, 458-225-9288. April 1, Brass Alibi, classic rock, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, live band karaoke, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. April 13, Comedy Night, 8 p.m., no cover with two drink minimum; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. March 31, Connor Reese & Daniel Nickels Band, rock, country, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 2, Buckle Rash & John Dough Boys, dirt rock-punk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 7, The Kops, punk rock, with Elk Witch and Ghost Bomber, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 16, AJ Lee and Blue Summit with Jake Blount, bluegrass, Americana, country, folk, 7-10 p.m., $25 advance at eventbrite.com, $30 door, free 12 and younger.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. April 3, Gypsy Gillis, jam and birthday potluck, 4-8 p.m.; April 9, Takilma, rock, blues, jam. 7 p.m.; April 10, Takilma, rock, blues, jam. 4 p.m., no cover; Fridays, line dancing, 7 p.m.;

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. April 2, Dizzy, rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

THE MINERS' BAZAAR, 235E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2380. April 2, Lily Jo's Revolution, alt folk, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. April 3, Nordista Freeze/Killer Whale, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; April 6, Eric Pollard, 7:30-9:30 p.m.; April 7, Rambling Bear, folk, blues, jazz-grass duo, 9-11:30 p.m. No cover.

O'RYANS IRISH PUB, 137 E Main St

Ashland, 541-482-8572. Thursdays, karaoke, 10 p.m.-1 a.m., no cover.

ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. April 22, Moonshine Bandits, country hip hop fusion, 8 p.m.-midnight, tickets $25 at universe.com.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com. March 31, Spunj, experimental from Eugene, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 2, Living Loving Led, Led Zeppelin tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; April 4, Sunny War, folk punk from L.A, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; April 7, Scott Pemberton, album release, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 9, Petty Thievery, Tom Petty tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 15, LDW, Talking Heads tribute, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 16, Deep Sea, sonic psychedelia, 8 p.m., $10. Tickets at ticketleap.com

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. April 1, Carla Bauer, light rock, pop, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover. Call for reservations.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. April 1, Stand-up comedy with headliner Dash Thompson, 9 p.m., $10; April 17, Sip & Paint Pottery Party, 2-4 p.m., $25-$40 at eventbrite; May 21, Redwood Empire, pop, rock, soul, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

APRICITY VINEYARD, 5719 Jerome Prairie Road, Grants Pass, 541-301-4137. Sundays, live music, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. April 1, Martin Gerschwitz, classic rock, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; April 29, Aged to Perfection, variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m.; May 8, Mother's Day Luau, with live hula dance and slack key guitar, food, fresh leis for sale, 1-4 p.m., $10-$15, must be purchased in advance; food, wine, leis are extra.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 1, Jen Ambrose, arock, pop, blues, jazz, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

ANCHOR VALLEY WINE CELLAR, 150 S. Oregon St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2355. April 8, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m.; call for reservations.

AWEN WINECRAFT, 240 E. California St., Jacksonville. 541-702-2164. April 2, Creative Rendezvous, gathering of artists, 2-5 p.m.; April 6, jam with Sean Hopkins and Tom Homewood, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 8, Pottery Party, 3-7 p.m., tickets at eventbrite.com; April 10, Sunshine Crafts and wine, 2-5 p.m., tickets at eventbrite.com.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. March 31, Highway Bound, country, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 1, Duke Street, blues, rock, 6-8 p.m., $5; April 2, Not Too Shabby,blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 6-8 p.m.; April 3, Tim Church, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 6, Danielle Kelly Trio, soul, R&B, jazz, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 6, live music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover, unless noted. Call for reservations.

CLIFF CREEK CELLARS AT THE VINEYARD, 1015 McDonough Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-5330. April 2-3, artist reception with Light Garden Glass Art, noon-5 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. April 1, Not Too Shabby, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5-7 p.m.; April 7, No cover.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. April 1, Adam Gabriel, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 7, Irish music and dancing, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. April 3, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. April 2-3, Moonlighting 2022: Passages, new works by local playwrights, 4 p.m.; $18-$20 at ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org; April 9, Pacific Arts Ensemble, masterworks from ancient to modern on cello, harp, flute, 3-5 p.m., $20; April 10, benefit concert, 4-7 p.m., $30 suggested; April 16, LEFT, indie rock, 6:30-8:30 p.m., $15.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. April 2, Aaron Reed, acoustic folk pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover; April 6, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 16, Adult Easter Egg Hunt, 5-7 p.m., $7, ticket required.

LONGSWORD VINEYARD, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-899-1746. May 7-8, Kite Festival, noon-5 p.m.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. April 2, Phil King, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 3, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. April 1, live music, 5-7 p.m.; April 2, live music, 4-6 p.m.; April 3, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 1, The Roadsters, classic rock, blues, 6-8 p.m., $7-$10; April 2, Linda Lcohard book signing, 2-4 p.m.; April 3, Dunsavage Trio, jazz, 4-6 p.m., no cover; April 6, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 7, Sip & Paint Pottery, 6-8 p.m., $40, reservations required. Call for reservations. or reserve tickets online.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 1, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m, no cover; April 2, Alissa Weaver with Pacifica, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $5; April 6, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover. Call for reservations.

STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. April 2, Joseph Carroll, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover, call for reservations.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 1, Sonny Kanahele, island-style ukulele, 5-7 p.m. No cover, call or text for reservations.


MUSIC

Josephine County

OVERTIME & THE BLUE COLLAR SOLDIERS, 7 p.m. April 1, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country rock and hip hop, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $20 general, $30 with "Self Made in America" CD.

JIM MESSINA, 8 p.m. April 8, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Founder of Poco and Loggins & Messina performs rock and folk rock, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

RODNEY CROWELL, 8 p.m. April 9, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Country, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $45 general, $55 and $65 reserved.

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m April 10, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, threeriversorchestra.org. Ensemble performs works by Brahms, Beethoven, Faure, Cohen, AL Webber and more. Free, donations welcome.

JOHN DENVER MUSICAL TRIBUTE STARRING TED VIGIL, 7:30 p.m. April 11, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. The music of John Denver. Tickets at the door, $30 or by subscription — $75 adults, $10 students, $160 families — to Josephine County Community Concerts. Call for availability.

DANIEL BOLING, 7 p.m. April 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Folk singer songwriter from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tickets $20, advance.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. April 24, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. "Reaching for the Sky" program includes works by Milhaud, Tomasi, Otis Murphy, Weiss/Thiele and Respighi. Tickets $18, $24, $30, $38, $46. See website for COVID-19 protocols.

MARC COHN, 8 p.m. April 26, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Folk rock with Chelsea Williams, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $30 general, $40 and $50 reserved.

BILLY BOB THORNTON & THE BOXMASTERS, 8 p.m. May 4, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Rock, southern rock, rockabilly, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $40 general, $35 and $40 reserved.


Jackson County

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. April 2, Roxy Ann Grange, 1850 Spring St., Medford, 541-779-8145, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

AFTERNOON TEA & CELLO CONCERT, 4:30 p.m. April 3, Lovejoy's Tea Room, 96 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6718, lovejoystearoom-ashland.com. Classical cello music by Michal Palzewicz, with tea sandwiches, scones, petit fours, chocolate truffles and tea. $60 per person.

SOU PERCUSSION ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. April 5, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. "[RE]Construction" program features SOU Percussion Ensemble and Left Edge Percussion. Tickets $10 general, $5 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students, free to livestream. See website for COVID safety protocols.

PEAR A FARE CONCERT, 5:30-8:30 p.m. April 8, Pear Blossom Park, 312 E. Fourth St., Medford. Music by Seth Hansson and 221 Fly. Free.

VIENNA PIANO TRIO, 7:30 p.m. April 8, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Piano and violin group performs works by Schubert and Mendelssohn.Tickets $45 and $36 reserved, $10 SOU faculty and staff, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. See website for COVID safety protocols.

PIANO RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 9, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Morgan List presents her senior piano recital. Free. See website for COVID safety protocols.

DEE-APALOOZA — BENEFIT CONCERT, 4-7 p.m. April 10, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 482-5700, grizzlypeakwinery.com. Music on two stages, featuring Alice DiMicele, LEFT, Pinsky & Newton, Dangerous Lee and The Rattlin Three, The Dusty Rubies, Creekside Strings, The Espirit de Cour Quartet, plus silent auction, food truck. Suggested $30 donation.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

"SHREK THE MUSICAL," 7 p.m. April 1, 2 and 7 p.m. April 2, 2 p.m. April 3, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-450-9778. oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Mythical adventure story about a green ogre, fairy tale characters, a princess, a dragon, with live orchestra. Tickets $15 adults, $12 seniors and students, $10 for 10 and younger; on March 25, all seats $10.

"GODSPELL," 7 p.m. April 8-10 and April 15, Edgewater Christian Fellowship, 101 Assembly Circle, Grants Pass, 541-474-7172. Upbeat musical in which Jesus Christ recruits a group of followers and teaches them lessons from the Bible through song and dance. Free.

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 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.

"BECKY'S NEW CAR," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, April 22-May 8, and May 5, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp .com. A middle-aged woman is given a chance of a new life. Tickets $18; May 5 show is for fully vaccinated audience members only. Masks required.


Jackson County

SLAPHAPPY COMEDY, 8 p.m. March 31, Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E. Main St., Medford, 541-690-8810, ghostlightplayhouse.com. For ages 21 and older. Tickets $10 in person, livestream available to Best Seat Club members.

"MOONLIGHTING 2022: PASSAGES," 4 p.m. April 2-3, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-646-2971, ashlandcontemporarytheatre.org. Ashland Contemporary Theatre presents readings of one-act works by local playwrights, including one longer play and four shorter plays, all dealing with themes of pivotal life transitions. Tickets $18 advance (see website), $20 at the door. See website for COVID protocols.

"PETER AND THE STARCATCHER" 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, April 8-May 1, Collaborative Theater Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Musical adventure about the boy who would become Peter Pan. Tickets $35 adult, $28 students and seniors, online and by phone; April 7 preview is $20. See website for COVID protocols.

"SPOTLIGHT ON CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 10, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Songs of the vocal pop group from the 1960s and '70s. Tickets $33, $36, $38; 8 p.m. March 17 preview is $20. See website for COVID safety protocols.

"MOON OVER BUFFALO," 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. various days, through April 10, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Ken Ludwig comedy about two fading actors desperate for one last shot at stardom. Tickets $29, $39 and $43.

"SPOTLIGHT ON ROY ORBISON," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 15-May 8, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Songs of the popular 1960s vocalist. Tickets $33, $36, $38; 8 p.m. April 14 preview is $20. See website for COVID safety protocols.

"UNSEEN," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, April 16-July 31, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. An American photographer wakes up at the site of a massacre in Syria and must piece together what happened.Tickets $35-$75; previews April 12-15.

"ONCE ON THIS ISLAND," 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., various dates, April 16-Oct. 30, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. A young Caribbean girl is rescued from a monstrous storm by four gods, in this story f Black joy and sorrow, the aftermath of colonization and isolation, the triumph of love. Tickets $35-$75; previews April 12-15.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

BILINGUAL STORYTIME: DIA DE LOS NINOS, 2:30-3:30 p.m. April 9, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Elementary school children and their families read and discuss stories in English and Spanish, do a Dia de los Ninos art project. Free.

K9 READING BUDDIES, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Children read out loud to trained therapy dogs. Free.


Jackson County

CHILDREN'S GARDEN STORYWALK, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, through March 31, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Pages of a picture book in display in the garden outside the children's library. Free. Continues April and May with a new book each month.

SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; attendance is limited, masks required; order tickets in advance online or by phone; admission $8-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.


ART

Josephine County

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Abstract paintings by Doug Iverson, through April 30, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing. Open for First Friday, 5-8 p.m. April 1, with artist demonstrations 5:30-8 p.m.

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. "Fire, Fury & Resilience," totem witnesses and turtle wisdom by Betty LaDuke, March 29-May 20. Open for First Friday, 5-8 p.m. April 1, with an artist reception.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Renaissance 2022," work by gallery artists on themes of rebirth, forward movement, navigating a post-pandemic time in America, April 10-June; opening reception 4-6 p.m. April 10.

ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME CENTER GALLERY, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7319, Western and historic art from artist Carl Seyboldt, including original acrylic on panel paintings and giclee prints, plus student work produced in Seyboldt's classes over the last five years, through April 18.


Jackson County

ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. April 1, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.

AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Arts and crafts of the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

ART & SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. Work by gallery artists, to celebrate the gallery's reopening; open for First Friday, 5-8 p.m April 1, with music by Norman Fletcher and wine and snacks.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Scarves and hand-painted silks by Connie Simonsen, luscious paintings by Suzanne Etienne, through April, plus work by gallery artists.

BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Photographs by Thomas Glassman, through April 16.

ENCLAVE STUDIO, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Painting, sculpture and mixed media by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Nicole Wasgatt, Corey Kahn, Inger Nova Jorgensen and Robyn Forsyth, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Work by about 30 artists, including sewing, dyeing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering and felting, collage, painting, printing, stenciling, beading and assemblage pieces.

HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. "Space is Doubt," delicately curious ceramics by Elizabeth Arzani and playfully abstract paintings by Tanner Lind, through April 30. Exhibits also accessible on the gallery's website.

PROJECT SPACE GALLERY, 106 Talent Ave., Suite 5, Talent, 541-621-7767. Work by Sarah Burns and Julian Bell.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Celtic Art Show," artwork inspired by Ireland and the Celts, through April 7; "Enclave," paintings by Jay Gordon, Corey Kahn, Gabriel Mark Lipper and Nicole Wasgatt, through April 29; new work by gallery artists, through April 29.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "The Presence of Nature," six Oregon-based artists share interpretations of nature that arise when wholly immersed in Oregon's diverse natural environments, in collaboration wot the Ashland Independent Film Festival, April 8-May 21; opening reception 5-7 p.m April 7. Admission free, suggested $5 donation.

STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland. Sculptural work by Elizabeth York.


LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. April 8, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poems on the optional theme: Poetry Redux. Free.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. April 12, Grants Pass restaurant, pickbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion every second Tuesday. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

SOMETHING ABOUT POETRY: A COMMUNITY OF POETS, 2-4 p.m. April 16, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571, josephinelibrary.org. Poet Diana Coogle shares her work and her writing process, followed by a Q&A and open mic for poetry sharing, facilitated by Applegate poet Lisa Baldwin. Free, advance registration.

ROGUE WRITERS, 5-7 p.m. every other Thursday, the Boardroom at Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-660-6150, cpitts2575@charter.net. Peer writing group, open to all levels. Call for meeting dates. Free.


Jackson County

QUEER COFFEE HOUSE, 10 a.m.-noon April 2, online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share favorite new books and more on LGBTQ+ folks and allies, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

FIRST SATURDAY BOOK BARN SALE, noon-4 p.m. April 2, Ruch Library, 7919 Highway 238, Ruch, 541-899, 7438. Shop for new or gently used books, CDs, movies.

BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. April 5 online, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Readers share about what they're reading, via Zoom; free, advance registration.

SUE DEMARINIS, 4 p.m. April 7, Jacksonville Library, 340 W/ C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665, jcls.org. Local author discusses her second novel, "The Station Master's Wife," set among historical events spanning 50 years. Free.


EASTER

Josephine County

EASTER EGG HUNT, 10 a.m. April 16, Merlin Community Park, Merlin, 541-331-6788. Children in three age categories (under 5, 5-8 and 9 and older) search for 6,000 plastic eggs filled with candy and prizes. Free; organized by North Pacific Grange, Merlin Community Baptist Church and Young Marines.

EASTER EGG HUNT, 1 p.m. April 16, Josephine County Historical Society House Gardens, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5398, 541-479-7827. Open free to the first 50 children ages 10 and younger, to collect plastic eggs with wrapped candy inside, plus a few prize gold eggs; bring a basket. Easter bunny photo opps, raffle drawing for handmade baby blanket and bunny (tickets $1 each or six for $5).


FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 1-6 p.m. April 23, Sugarloaf Community Association Bandshell, 206 Tetherow Road, Williams, cebruner@hotmail.com. Opening circle dedication (1 p.m.) children's songs (1:30 p.m.), all species parade (1:50 p.m.), drummers (2:20 p.m.), environmental speakers (3 p.m.), live music (3-5:45 p.m.), closing circle (6 p.m.). Burrito lunch and baked goods for sale, plus environmental education booths.


Jackson County

ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, April 1-10, online, 541-488-3823, ashlandfilm.org. Screenings of more than 60 feature films, more than six short film compilations, with three one-day-only screenings April 1, April 6 and April 10). Tickets $13.50 per film, one-day-only features $20 each; ticket packages $25-$800.

OREGON CHEESE FESTIVAL, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 3, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, oregoncheesefestival.com.Sample and purchase local artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, cider, for ages 21 and older only. One-day admission is $20 advance, $25 door, beverage sampling with keepsake glass $15 advance, $20 door; two-day pass with drink tasting, early Saturday entry (10 a.m.) and a goodie bag, $70.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 2, Commercial Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $1, free for 12 and younger.

SASQUATCH STAMPEDE, 8:30-10 a.m. April 3, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. A 2-mile fun run for individuals and families, 5k race. Registration opens at 7:15 a.m. 5k is $25, 2-mile is $10 per person or $35 per family by March 26; late registration is $10 more.

JOSEPHINE COUNTY HOME SHOW: LET'S CELEBRATE HOME, noon-5 p.m. April 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-773-2872, buildso.com. What's new, fun and exciting for the home, home office, yard and garden. Free admission.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Midland, April 2 (sold out); Littletown, through April 3; UFC 273, April 9; Hotel California, salute to the Eagles, April 16; Tattoo Expo, April 22-24; Cagesport 63 Live, May 7; RV Resort rally, May 27-29; Boz Scaggs, May 28; Aaron Lewis, June 11.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Late Night Comedy on the Coast, April 8--9; UFC 273 Viewing, April 9; Late Night Comedy, May 20-21, June 17-18; Clint Black, June 23-24.

MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 273 Viewing, April 9.

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

THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Highway Bound, July 22-23.


Northern California

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

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Carnival (Santana tribute), April 1; New Year's Eve Party — Midnight Masquerade (with four bands) Dec. 31.

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


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