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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Jan. 12, The Roadsters, classic rock, country, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 19, Lock & Robbery, rock duo, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. Jan. 19, musical bingo, 6 p.m., $10-$15; Jan. 19, comedy, 7:30 p.m., $12 advance online, $15 door.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678.

Jan. 14, Bobcat, one-man band power pop, garage rock, rockabilly, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.

LOST CAMP BAR & GRILL, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-787-5057. Jan. 27, The Bone, rock, 9 p.m., $5.

SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. Thursdays-Sundays, karaoke, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. Jan. 11, Keenan Danger Pruett, variety, 8:30-10:30 p.m.; Jan. 12, DJ Ron, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jan. 13, DJ Rhyzome, Doctor CC, vinyl grooves, 9 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. Jan. 11, Brooklyn Leamons, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 18, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, jazz, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. Jan. 12, Dave Day, acoustic variety, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. Jan. 17, Lil' Sumpins, acoustic country, folk, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. Jan. 11, Comedy Night, with Mike Hanson and Narin Vann, 7 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic with Jay Barley, 5-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. Jan. 12-13, Comedy Night, with Mike Hanson and Narin Vann, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Jan. 14, ping pong tournament, 3 p.m., $5; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.


Jackson County

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. Jan. 11, Seth Hansson, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 12, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 13, Rock-n-Ebnother, variety. 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 18, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 19-20, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. Jan. 13, Robbie Dacosta & Friends, rock, rockabilly, blues, 8:30-11:30 p.m., $10; Jan. 14, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7:30 p.m., $5; Thursdays, karaoke, 8:30 p.m.; Sundays, Celtic music session, 2-5 p.m.; Mondays, game night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays, open mic, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 7:30 p.m.

BLOOMSBURY BLENDS CAFE & WINE BAR, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0608. Jan. 13, Modern Prometheus Quintet, 5-7 p.m., $10.

BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-11 p.m. No cover.

CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, 7100 Old Highway 99 S, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Feb. 8, Comedy Night, with Corde Snell and Travis Nelson, 7-9 p.m., $15, reservations; Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m., no cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. Jan. 12-13, Comedy Night with opener Jonathan Flanagan and headliner Todd Armstrong, 8-10 p.m., $15. Jan. 19-20, Comedy Night with opener Eric Oren and headliner Nic Macik, 8-10 p.m., $15. Jan. 26-27, Comedy Night with opener Quinn Fitzgerald and headliner Whodi, 8-10 p.m., $15.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Jan. 11, Jan. Matt Torassa and DJ Poppa, country western music and dance instruction,7-10 p.m.; Jan. 12, Saucy, pop, rock, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 13, Hip Hop Club Night, with DJ Blue Dreamer, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Jan. 17, Rogue Blues Society jam with TC & The Reactions, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. Jan. 11, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Sundays, open mic with Robbie Dacosta, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.

JOHNNY B'S , 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. Jan. 11, BYOP Art Night, 7 p.m., $5; Jan. 12, Comedy Night and music by Neon Chrome, 9 p.m., $15; Jan. 13, Radioactive Space Trash, cosmic drag cabaret, 8 p.m., $5-$10; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. Jan. 13, Denise Deneaux, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 16, Jake Blount, roots, Americana, 7 p.m., $30, ashlandfolkcollective.com; Jan. 20, Thor Polson, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., no cover.

LOCAL 31 PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. Feb. 17, Sun Blood Stories, psych rock from Portland, Thunderchud, power pop, The Sky System, indie rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10; Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. Jan. 17, John Ivey, variety 5-7 p.m. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. Jan. 11, Mitchy-Go, acoustic, 8 p.m.-midnight; Jan. 12, East Main Gnomes, jazz, 8-11 p.m.; Jan. 14, Melissa, Fairy, variety, 6-8 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9-11 p.m. No cover.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. Jan. 13, Object Heavy, soul from Humboldt, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; Jan. 19, Dean's Fun Time Party Band, rock, pop, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10-$20; Jan. 20, Electric Eel, rock, with Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; Jan. 21, JP3 — Pevar Plays Hendrix, rock, 7-10 p.m., $25; Jan. 24, Mike Dillon & Punkadelic, punk jazz, 8 p.m.-midnight, tickets; Jan. 28, Henhouse Prowlers, bluegrass with a twist, 8 p.m.-midnight, $25. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. Jan. 14, Conner Reese, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 17, Paul Turnipseed, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m. No cover. Jan. 21, JustADuo, soft rock, easy listening. 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 24, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety; Jan. 28, Christopher Francis, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

TROPHY CLUB BAR & GRILL, 812 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-4131. Jan. 14, jam with Gypsy Gillis Band, 2-6 p.m.; Jan. 24, comedy, 7 p.m.; Thursdays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. Jan. 12, John Johns, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover. Jan. 19, John Ivey, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover. Jan. 26, Chelsea Murray, variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. Jan. 11, Mark Gostnell, with Dave Hampton and Jef Fretwell, variety, 7-9 p.m.; Jan. 14, Jim Quinby, piano, 5-7 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Jan. 18, Robbie Dacosta, rockabilly, blues, 6-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.


WINERIES

Josephine County

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. Jan. 12, David Pinsky & Phil Newton, acoustic blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.


Jackson County

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. Jan. 11, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Jan. 12, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 13, Dinner & Comedy, with three-course meal and comedian Carl Lee, 5 p.m., $79, reservations; Jan. 13, Tony Brussat, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 14, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; Jan. 18, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. Jan. 12, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 19, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 26, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. Jan. 14, The Mitchell Brothers, easy listening, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Jan. 13, Phoenix Sigalove, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Jan. 14, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover. Jan. 18, Thursday dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $20, reservations.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Jan. 14, Liam O'Niell, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover. Jan. 21, Aaron Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. Jan. 13, Michah McCaw, variety, 2-4 p.m.; Jan. 14, Just Enough, variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover. Jan. 20, JustaDuo, soft rock, easy listening, 2-4 p.m.; Jan. 21, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. Jan. 11, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 14, The Kind, variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; Jan. 21, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. Jan. 12, Taurus Moon, variety, 5-7 p.m.; Jan. 13, Hopfinger & Wishes Duo, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 4-6 p.m.; Jan. 14, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. Jan. 12, Flat Patty, hard rock, 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 14, Shybo Torres, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m.; Jan. 19, Hot Copper Kettle, folk, Americana. 6-8 p.m.; Jan. 21, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana. 4-6 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-631-9583. Jan. 13, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m., no cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. Jan. 12, John Evey, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.


MUSIC

Josephine County

THE STARLETS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Female vocal trio sings iconic music of the 1950s and '60s. Season tickets $10-$88; call for single ticket availability.

DAR WILLIAMS & AMY RAY BAND, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Indie alt-rock. Tickets $35, $45, $55.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 4, 3 p.m. Jan. 21, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott joins the orchestra to perform works by David Ludwig, and Beethoven, plus works by Haydn and Mozart. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 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.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 2-4 p.m. Jan. 27, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

BARBARA PADILLA, 3 p.m. Feb. 4, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Award-winning opera and classical crossover soprano performs classical and popular music. Season tickets $10-$88; call for single ticket availability.

MARCH FOURTH, 8 p.m. Feb. 10, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Brassy funk rock jazz. Tickets $30.

HELL'S BELLES, 8 p.m. Feb. 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Female AC/DC tribute band, with River City Ruins. Tickets $30.


Jackson County

SITKOVETSKY TRIO, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, SOU Music Recital Ha;ll, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Piano, violin, cello perform music by Julia Adolphe, Cecile Chaminade, Beethoven, Mendelssohn. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

JAKE BLOUNT, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 16, La Baguette Music Cafe, 340 A St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Roots music, Americana. Tickets $30.

"JOHNNY CASH — THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE," 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Video projection of Cash performing live, with musicians playing along in synch, plus narration. Tickets $46, $52, $58.

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform relaxing music. Free.

SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale, Medford. Music from Broadway musicals through the 20th and 21st centuries. Free, donations welcome.

PAPADISO & DESERT DWELLERS, 8 p.m. Jan. 24, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Progressive rock, psychedelia, folk, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance, $30 door.

CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: ROLLING STONES — STICKY FINGERS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Band recreates Stones' classic album note for note. Tickets $37, $40, $43.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 4, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Pianist Anne-Marie McDermott joins the orchestra to perform works by David Ludwig, and Beethoven, plus works by Haydn and Mozart. Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

GOLDMUND QUARTET, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 26, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Friday concert includes works by Haydn, Schulhoff and Beethoven; Saturday matinee features works by Webern, Bordin and Schumann. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

CHERYL WHEELER & KENNY WHITE, 7;30 p.m. Feb. 1, Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, havurahshirhadash.org. Folk pop singer-songwriters. Tickets $23 advance, $25 door.

"SONGS & AYRES," 7:30 p.m. Feb. 2, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU faculty guitarists Derek Keller and Colin McAllister perform a variety of music. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for full-time SOU faculty and students.

THE BROTHERS REED, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Phil and Aaron Reed perform acoustic indie folk pop, bluegrass. Tickets $28, VIP meet-and-greet $75.

OPEN MIC SHOWCASE, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3, Carpenter Hall, 44 S. Pioneer St., Ashland, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Showcase of seven regional folk performers selected by a panel of judges. $25, for 21 and older only.

POSTMODERN JUKEBOX, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Iconic pop hits, 1920s jazz, swing, Motown, Tickets $54, $60, $66.

DUET FUSION: STRINGS & KEYS, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, eventbrite.com. Michal Palzewicz on cello, viola, viola de gamba, and Jodi French, piano harpsichord, perform Baroque to modern music. Tickets $25 general, $10 students, free for children under 12.

NEWSBOYS, 6 p.m. Feb. 18, Seven Feathers Event Center, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Christian pop rock group performs, with Andrew Ripp opening. Tickets $45 general, $60-$80 reserved.


Northern California

JEEYOON KIM, 3 p.m. Jan. 27, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Pianist performs a blend of music and poetry. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.

TWIN FLAMES, 7 p.m. Feb. 16, Elk Valley Casino, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Musical combination of Indigenous and western melodies. Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.


ON STAGE

Josephine County

MLK WEEKEND: ONE-ACT FESTIVAL, 6 p.m. Jan. 12, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, tinyurl.mlkweekend2024. Student-directed performances of short plays celebrating ordinary people. Free.

"THE NERD," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 9-25, plus 7:30 p.m. Feb. 15, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A hopelessly needy and obnoxious guy becomes an overbearing guest. Tickets $20.

OLD TIME RADIO PLAYERS, 7 p.m. Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Toyota Building, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-659-7723. Vintage radio skits, "First Date" from "The Life of Riley" and "8th Anniversary" from The Bickersons. Tickets $14 with advance reservations, $15 at the door, cash only, $13 each for groups of eight or more with reservations.

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. $38 per person for show and five-course meal; reservations required.


Jackson County

"SPOTLIGHT ON SONNY & CHER," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 11-Feb. 4, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. Music and biography of the iconic duo from the 1970s. Tickets $35-$40; Jan. 11 preview is $20.

THE PEKING ACROBATS, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Craterian Theater, 223 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Chinese acrobatics, gymnastics, contortion, juggling set to music on Chinese instruments Tickets $37, $40, $43 adults, $26, $29, $32 youth.

"MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, Jan. 25-Feb. 18, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Agatha Christie murder mystery set on a train. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

"CLUE," 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and select Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 2-April 7, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Murder mystery farce based on the popular board game. Tickets $32, $42, $46, $49.


Douglas County

"20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 1-18, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. Sea explorers are held captive by Capetian Nemo. Tickets $17 adults, $12 ages 12 and younger.

ANDY CROSS — COMEDIAN, MAGICIAN, VENTRILOQUIST, 5 p.m. Feb. 10, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000, grandvictoriantheatre.com. Comedy magic show, with dinner, $65-$75 for adults, $30 show only.


CHILD'S PLAY

Josephine County

STORYTIMES, a listing of all area storytimes now can be found on the third weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.


Jackson County

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; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 every first Sunday. Free online activities also available.

THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 413 W. Main St., Medford, 541-772-9922, kid-time.org. Exhibits and activities that encourage play and learning. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sundays Admission $8 adults, $12 children.


ART

Josephine County

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD, 4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Artwork by members of the Southern Oregon Guild, through Feb. 2.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Work by gallery members, ongoing.

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

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Intersections," work by gallery members, through Jan. 20.


Jackson County

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

ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Marvelous Minis," artwork by gallery artists no larger than 6-by-6 inches, through Jan. 29.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. "Taking Minimal to the Max," unmanipulated photographs by Tom Glassman, and "Winter Scenes," works by gallery members, through January.

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Naked Art Show, unframed fine art, through January.

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. Artwork by Susan Nahanedian, through January.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. Artwork by Spence Platt, through January.

ENCLAVE STUDIOS, 1661 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-301-5738. Work by Gabriel Mark Lipper, Jay Gordon, Nicole Wasgatt, and Corey Kahn, ongoing.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. Fiber work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

GALLERIE KARON, 300 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. Watercolor paintings by Cindy Triplett, through Jan. 31.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1980 E. Main St., Ashland. "On Breaking," ceramics and installations by sculptor Juan Miguel Santiago, through Jan. 31.

GYPSY ROAD STUDIO, 369 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6930. International and local artwork, vintage and artisan jewelry, home decor, collectibles, ongoing.

HANNON LIBRARY, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292. "Stairs in the Staircase," an exhibit of 21 ceramic sculptures by SOU students and sculptural work by 32 recent SOU alumni.

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

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. Dream and diaphanous watercolors by Sharon Wesner, through January.

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Exploring Interconnectivity," works by Bruce Bayard, Ron Hadgdon, Peter Van Fleet, Daniel Verner, Doug Wallace and Betty LaDuke, through January.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Turtle Dreams: A History of Love & Magic," mixed media collage by Summer Lewis, through Jan. 12.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "What's At Stake," work by Zeina Barakeh, Al Farrow, Masami Teraoka, Jan. 11-March 23.; reception 5-7 pm. Jan. 11.

SISKIYOU GALLERY HOUSE, 2475 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 231-499-4274. Watercolors by Douglas Racich, acrylics by Moira Racich, hand-painted silk by Joy Light, pen and ink illustrations by Jimmy Linenberger, hand-beaded earrings by Hannah B, ongoing.


Douglas County

THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. "Substrata," conte drawings by Andy Myers, through Feb. 7.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Rock Bottom," a collection of work from gallery members, "Sun Series," mixed media work by Nicole Foran, "Evan In Death, I Still Hold You," work by intermedia artist Megita Denton, "Color Outside," abstract mixed media paintings by Cindy Ingram and works by UCC student artists, Jan. 19-March 29; reception 4-7 p.m. Jan. 19.


LITERARY

Josephine County

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 12, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778, gpmuseum.com. Read or listen to poetry, on the optional theme of "Trees." Free, donations welcome.

GRANTS PASS FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. Jan. 27, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "The Book of Azrael" by Amber Nicole.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 2, Grants Pass restaurant, picbookclub@gmail.com. Lovers of crime fiction — mystery, suspense, thriller — meet for no-host dinner and discussion. Seating is limited, advance registration required. Free.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 6, Ben Bones Room, Grants Pass branch Josephine Community Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.

ADULT BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. Feb. 8, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Book group members discuss books recommended by a friend. Free.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; ALL THEMES, 2 p.m. Feb. 15, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Beach Read" by Emily Henry.


Jackson County

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 11, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion groups reads "Dance of Thieves" by Mary E. Pearson. Free.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION _ "AFTERLIFE," 4-5 p.m. Jan. 11, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Discussion on the book by Julia Alvarez. Free.

WILLIAM STAFFORD POETRY CELEBRATION, 7-9 p.m. Jan. 11, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816. Poets Joan Peterson, Barret O'Brien, Steve Diefenbacher, Alma Rosa Alvarez and Dave Moodie read Stafford's work and their own, plus readings from the audience. Free, in person and via Zoom.

AUTHOR TALK: ERIN ZELINKA, 7 p.m. Jan. 15, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "On Love and Travel" discusses her new memoir. Free.

THE WHODUNNIT BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-8689. Book discussion group reads "All These Bodies" by Kendare Blake. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — TISHA AND TOMMY RICHMOND, 2-3:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave.,, Medford, 541-774-8689. Authors of "Dragon Smart" discuss their new book. Free.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION — "AFTERLIFE," noon- 1 p.m. Jan. 18, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Discussion on the book by Julia Alvarez. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Once We Were Home" by Jennifer Rosner. Free.

ROGUE READS DISCUSSION — "AFTERLIFE," 4-5p.m. Jan. 18, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Discussion on the book by Julia Alvarez. Free.

"ONLY HOPE: MY MOTHER AND THE HOLOCAUST BROUGHT TO LIGHT," 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8689. Irving Lubliner reads from his mother's memoir of life in a Nazi concentration camp. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: LYNN RANSFORD, 7 p.m. Jan. 22, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Grandma, Tell Me a Story about your Adventures" talks about her new book. Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Jan. 25, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.

"ONLY HOPE: MY MOTHER AND THE HOLOCAUST BROUGHT TO LIGHT," 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 27, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-8689. Irving Lubliner reads from his mother's memoir of life in a Nazi concentration camp. Free.

AUTHOR TALK: JOHN BRENNAN, 7 p.m. Jan. 29, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Brain Shift" talks about his book about his shamanistic journey to self-awareness. Free.

LIT LOVERS BOOK CLUB, 3-5 p.m. Feb. 2, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Family Lore" by Elizabeth Acevedo. Free.

BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. Feb. 6, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.

EAGLE POINT BOOK CLUB, 12:30-3 p.m. Feb. 6, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Searcher" by Tana French. Free.

BANNED BOOK CLUB, 4-5 p.m. Feb. 7, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Crank" by Ellen Hopkins. Free.

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 8, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion groups reads "Boyfriend Material" by Alexis Hall. Free.

MEDFORD BOOK CHAT, 5-6 p.m. Feb. 13, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., and online, through Jackson County Library Services, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. Feb. 15, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "There There" by Tommy Orange. Free.

THE WHODUNNIT BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Feb.. 20, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-8689. Book discussion group reads "The Lake House" by Sarah Beth Durst. Free.


FAIRS/FESTS

Jackson County

BRINE, BREW & BARREL FERMENTATION FESTIVAL, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 13-14, Ashland Hills Hotel, 2525 Ashland Sr., Ashland, oregonfermentationfest.com. Celebration of the multi-cultural culinary tradition of fermented products. Highlights include Brew Bash Dinner, Hot Sauce & Bloody Mary Brunch Buffet, Fermentation Festival, Cider Social, workshops. See website for schedule and details.


MISCELLANY

Josephine County

CASH BINGO NIGHT, 4 p.m. Jan. 12, St. Anne Catholic School, 1131 N.E. 10th St., Grants Pass. Games for 18 and older only, with cash prizes, raffles, door prizes, concessions. Games $3 for four cards, $25 to play all 10 games.

MLK WEEKEND: COMMUNITY GATHERING, 4:30 p.m. Jan. 13, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, tinyurl.mlkweekend2024. Creative presentations by students and community members, with food vendors. Free.

MLK WEEKEND: MLK DAY CELEBRATION, 6 p.m. Jan. 15, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass, tinyurl.mlkweekend2024. Inspiring evening of story and song. Free.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. Jan. 25, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "It's Never Too Late to Change Your Story." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Growing Together — Family Community Center.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 3, 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.

FOR A BETTER TOMORROW, 5 p.m Feb. 3, Wild River Pub, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-660-8155, jococrg.org. Fundraiser for Josephine County Citizens for Responsible Government features music by Phil Newton and Joe Stodola, food, no-host bar. Tickets $20, online, click on Events.

FATHER-DAUGHTER DANCE, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 3, Grants Pass High School Commons, 830 N.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-916-6771. Dace for girls in K-5th grade and their adult escort, to raise money for a girl with cerebral palsy. Tickets $20 per person, in advance only; find the link at gphs.grantspass.k12.or.us.

DANCES, a listing of all area dances now can be found on the first weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

GAMES, a listing of all area game groups now can be found on the second weekend of every month in the Daily Courier's Entertainment section.

Jackson County

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 14, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986. More than 100 tables of items for sale. Admission $2, free for 12 and younger.

MLK DAY CELEBRATION, noon Jan. 15, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, somlk.org. Speakers, musicians lead program, followed by a march to the Plaza. Free.

FILM SCREENING, 3 p.m. Jan. 20, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. Showing of the documentary "SOMM: Cup of Salvation," with cinematographer and producer Jackson Myers, formerly of Ashland. Tickets $25, includes a glass of wine.

ROARING 20S CASINO NIGHT, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 20, Rogue Valley Country Club, 2660 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-779-4847, medfordchamber.com. Casino games, hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, for 21 and older only. Advance tickets $60 singles, $110 couples; at the door $75 singles, $125 couples.

TIME TRAVELER BALL, 7-10 p.m. Jan. 26, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, scienceworksmuseum.org. Entertainment, crafts, music, local artisans, adult beverages, ball drop, casino, games, for ages 21 and older only. Tickets $20 advance, $30 door, $40 VIP After-Party. Dress up as your future or past self encouraged.


Douglas County

MODERN TRADITIONS WEDDING EXPO, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 13, Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-672-8552, 509-759-1272. Wedding vendors cover all aspects of wedding planning, from fashion and florals to photography, catering, entertainment. Admission $5.

CHALLENGE OF THE CHAMPIONS BULL RIDING, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20 Douglas County Fairgrounds, Roseburg, 541-580-8901. Cowboys compete in riding events. Admission $20.


CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Strawberry Roan, Jan. 11-13; Justin Shandor as Elvis, Jan. 13 (sold out); Copper Still, Jan. 17-18; Megan Moroney, Jan. 19 (sold out); DJ Ron, Jan. 19-20; Traditional Lion Dancers, Jan. 20; The Brothers Reed, Jan. 24-27; The Ashes, Jan. 31-Feb. 3; Blackstreet, Feb. 9; Super Bowl party, Feb. 11.


Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Super Bowl Party, Feb. 11; "I Love the 90s," Feb. 16.


Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. War, Jan. 13; Locash, Jan. 20; Comedy on the Coast, Jan, 26-27; The Frontmen, Feb. 3; King of the Cage Grudge Match, Feb. 10; Comedy on the Coast, Feb. 23-24; Comedy on the Coast, March 8-9; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 297, Jan. 20; Robert Burns Night Celebration, Feb. 3.

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

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


Northern California

ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Jesse Meade, Jan. 12-13; Journey Revisited, Jan. 13; Robert Tiernan, Jan. 19-20; Comedy Night, Jan. 27; Vegas McGraw, March 1; Geoff Tate, April 26; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Karaoke Night, Jan. 12; Comedy Night, Jan. 13; Trivia Night, Jan. 26; Dylan Schneider, Feb. 18.

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


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