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NIGHTLIFE

Josephine County

ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. April 12, Shakedown, '80s rock, 8-11 p.m.; Thursdays, Pandora Band, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m. No cover.

AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. April 12, Josh Hunt and The Upper Left, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 13, Dennis Mitchell, easy listening, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 17, Band of Brothers, variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 19, Stand-up Comedy, with Jake Silberman, 7:30 p.m., $12; Thursdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m., no cover.

CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856. Fridays, Bar Pong, 7:30 p.m., $5.

FLESPY'S BAR & GRILL, 670 Fruitdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-244-1678. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. April 11, open mic with Austin Crisel, 6-9 p.m.; April 18, open mic with Bryan Hills-Oliver, 6-9 p.m. No cover.

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. April 11, Arthur Buezo, savage folk, 8-10 p.m., no cover; April 12, Daniel Nickels Band, rocking Americana, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 13, DJ Rhyzom & Dr. CC, vinyl grooves, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; April 20, Brenboy, hip hop, with DJ Zone, T-Rav, Lee Spivey, Keeshan22, $10.

SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. April 13, UFC 300 Watch Party, 7 p.m., $8.

TAPROCK NORTHWEST GRILL, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-955-5998. April 11, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. April 12, B Wishes, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

TRUE JUICE, 124 N.,W. D St., Grants Pass, 541-441-4541. Mondays, Irish music session, 1-3 p.m. No cover.

WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. April 14, Brewer's Dinner, five courses, 5 p.m., $65, reservations; April 16, trivia, 6 p.m ., $5; April 17, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER BREWING AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. April 11, Comedy Night, with Robert Ca$h Moore and Ty Boice, 7 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-8 p.m., no cover.

WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.W. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. April 12-13, Comedy Night, with Robert Ca$h Moore and Ty Boice, 8 p.m., for 18 and older only, $20 at eventbrite.com; April 14, West Coast Swing Night, lesson and dancing, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 19, Neon Glow party with DJ Finatik, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., no cover; April 23, acoustic jam, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., $5.

Jackson County

ART BOP BEER COMPANY, 59 Talent Ave., Talent, 871-645-5060. April 11, Karyn Ann Soul, 6-8 p.m.; April 12, Nat & Dead Nettle, 6-8 p.m.; April 13, Southern Oregon Songwriters Association, 5-7 p.m.; April 18, trivia night, 6 p.m. No cover.

THE BEATRICE, 406 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1063. April 19, live music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 11-13, Eric Leadbetter, variety, 7-9 p.m. Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; April 18, Jon Martin, variety, 7-9 p.m.; April 19, Adam Gabriel, acoustic soul, 7-10 p.m.; April 20. Tim & Dennis Mitchell, easy listening, 7-10 p.m. No cover.

BIRD & RYE, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Tuesdays & Thursdays, live music, 7-9 p.m. No cover.

THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. April 14, Rogue Poetry Slam, 7 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. readings, $5; April 19, Reddneck Country Howedown Drag Show, 8 p.m.-midnight, $10-$15; 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. April 13, Robbie DaCosta, rockabilly, blues, 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. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, live music 5-8 p.m., no cover.

CHADWICKS SPORTS BAR & PUB, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. April 12-13, Comedy Night with opener Manny Hernandez and headliner Dougie Almeida, 8-10 p.m., $15. April 19-20, Comedy Night with opener Alex Kaufman and headliner Susan Jones, 8-10 p.m., $15.

DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. April 11, Pine Box Boys, songs of murder and misery, with The John Dough Boys, punkgrass, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 12, Electric Eel, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; April 26, acoustic bluegrass jam, 7-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

GOLD RUSH BREWING, 1100 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-0029. April 13, Paint Night, 6 p.m., $30, reservations; April 19, Mr. Bee, 6-8 p.m.; April 24, cookie decorating, 6-8 p.m., call for tickets.

GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. April 12, Flat Patty, hard rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., $5; April 13, Scumbag Party Night, rave, 10 a.m.-2 a.m., $5; April 17, Rogue Blues Society jam with 12 Bars Down, 6-9 p.m., no cover; April 24, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, swing, big band, 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays, comedy open mic, 7-9 p.m., no cover.

GYPSYBLUES BAR, 111 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-770-1212. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

HEARSAY, 40 S. First St., Ashland, 541-625-0505. April 11, Allen Giardinelli, classical and jazz guitar, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. April 16, Conrad, variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 20, Marshall Thompson & friends, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

JEFFERSON SPIRITS, 404 E. Main St., Medford, 541-500-1349. April 18, Stand-up comedy with Jake Silberman, 8 p.m., $15, door; Sundays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Mondays, trivia, 6:30 p.m., no cover.

JOHNNY B'S, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 458-226-2722. April 11, Haunted Troubadour with Sasha Ambrosia, Americana, roots, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; April 12, Virgin X, originals, song parodies, 8-11 p.m., $10; April 13, House Party, with DJs, black lights, pong, video games, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $5 advance, $10 door; April 20, Medford Metalfest, with 14 bands, noon-midnight, $25 advance at eventbrite, $30 door; Tuesdays, open mic and jam, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.

LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. April 13, Denise Deneaux, singer-songwriter, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 17, country/jazz house band, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No cover.

LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. April 17, Dennis Konecny, rockabilly, standards, old and new country, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

LUCKY'S, 336 Second Ave., Gold Hill, 541-855-5547. April 14, The Gist, classic rock, blues, country, 3-7 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

MAIN EVENT SPORTS BAR, 120 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-9544. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.

OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. April 12, Cutoffs, Neighborcat, Slender Gams, 8 p.m.-midnight; April 13, Homunculi, 9 p.m.-midnight; April 16, The Nacho House, The Hugs, 9 p.m.-12:30 p.m.; April 17, Dan Doshier, 7-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 8:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.

PHEASANT FIELDS FARM, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford, 541-535-3873. May 30, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 7 p.m., $10.

THE ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. April 12, Jackson Michelson, country for 21 and older; 7 p.m., $10; May 5, Demun Jones, country hip hop for 21 and older, 7 p.m., $25.

TAILHOLT COFFEE CO., 207 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0316. April 13, trivia, 6 p.m., $5 buy-in; April 21, Actual Wolf, acoustic variety, 7-9 p.m., no cover; April 26, Kami Sorrenta, piano and vocals, 6:30-8:30 p.m., no cover; April 27, trivia, 6 p.m., $5 buy-in.

THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. April 12, Scott Pemberton's O Theory, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 13, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 7:30 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 17, The Happys with Indre, classic rock, grunge, surf rock, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15; April 19, Dean's Funtime Party Band, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 20, Seth Charles Band, funky soul, with Smiley T and the Tall Trees, hip hop, 8 p.m.-midnight, $15. Tickets at ticketleap.com.

TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. April 14, Jim Sitter & Marissa Joan, variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 17, Danielle Kelly, soul, R&B, blues, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

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

THE URBAN CORK, 330 N. Fir St., Medford, 541-500-8778. April 12, David Rogers, soft rock, easy listening, 4:45-6:45 p.m.; April 19, Rick Millward, acoustic variety, 4:45-6:45 p.m. No cover.

WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. April 13, Carla Bauer, classic rock, pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488-4103. April 14, Jim Quinby, 5-6:45 p.m., open mic, 7-10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, karaoke, 8-11 p.m. No cover.

WINERIES

Josephine County

PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. April 26, Wine Down with Jen Ambrose Band, bluesy folk, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover. May 24, Wine Down with Brightside Band, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.

SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 12, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

TWO RIVERS VINEYARD AT DINSDALE FARM, 2123 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, 541-472-8873. April 13, Rachael Sandeen, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

WOOLDRIDGE CREEK WINERY, 818 Slagle Creek Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-6364. April 28, Bekkah McAlvage, folk, country, American roots, 1-4 p.m. No cover.

Jackson County

AWEN WINECRAFT TASTING ROOM, 3939 W. Main St., Medford, 458-226-2049. April 26, karaoke night, 7-10 p.m.; April 27, Phil King, soft rock, easy listening, 5-8 p.m. No cover.

BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. April 11, Dave Brendlinger, folk, Americana, bluegrass, , 5-7 p.m.; April 12, Shae & Jenni, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 13, The Shabby Guys, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $8; April 14, Charlee Prayers & The Doubledares, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, pop, hip hop, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 17, Mark Thales, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; April 18, The Brisbane Project, blues, Texas rock, 5-7 p.m., no cover. May 3, Dinner & Comedy, with Carl Lee and Nick Meier, 6 p.m., $79, reservations.

DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-899-8329. April 12, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; April 14, Robbie DaCosta, rockabilly, blues, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. April 12, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7p.m.; April 19, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 5-7 p.m.; April 26, Lisa & Dean, variety, 5-7p.m. No cover.

DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. April 13, vineyard dinner, 5:30p.m., $125, reservations; April 14, Phil Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 3-5 p.m., no cover; April 28, Sip & Shop, with vendors, noon-4 p.m.; May 3, Sip & Soup, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $17.

DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. April 12, Latin Dance Night, 6:30-9 p.m., $10; April 13, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 3-6 p.m., no cover; April 14, The Rosa Lees, bluegrass, Americana, old-time roots, 3-5 p.m., no cover; April 18, Thursday Dinner, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $20.

DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-414-3363. April 11, traditional Irish music and dance, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 12, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 13, John Johns, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 18, traditional Irish music and dance, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.

EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. May 10, Salsa Brava, dance lesson, 6:30 p.m., salsa, Latin dance music, 7-9 p.m.

HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. April 13, Sip & Soup, 5:30-7:30 p.m., $17; April 13, Watercolor & Wine, 12:30-3:30 p.m., $40, reservations; April 14, Shine On, Grateful Dead Americana, 2-4 p.m., no cover; April 16, Rock Bingo, 5:30-7 p.m., $25; April 21, Luna's Revolution, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.

NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. April 13, Joshua Paul, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m.; April 14, Sip & Paint Pottery, 2-4 p.m., $50, reservations; April 14, Nick Garrett-Powell, acoustic variety, 2-4 p.m. No cover.

PARKHURST WINE CELLARS, 845 E. California St., Jacksonville, parkhurstwine.com. April 12, Jimmy Grant and Allen Giardinelli, classical and jazz guitar, 4:30-6:30 p.m.; April 14, Dayton Mason, Spanish and French-inspired jazz and flamenco, noon-2 p.m.; April 21, Jeff Kloetzel, acoustic variety, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 11, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8:30 p.m.; April 14, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m.; April 21, Side Project Duo, variety, 3:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. April 12, live music, 5-7 p.m.; April 13, ukulele clinic, 2-4 p.m.; April 14, Paint, 3-5 p.m. No cover.

RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. April 11, Clayton Joseph Scott, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m..; April 12, Duke Street, blues, rock, 5-7 p.m.; April 13, The Giantess, dream rock, blues, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; April 14, Sterling Vintage Jazz, jazz, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. April 27, Chasin Keridwyn, bluegrass, Americana, 4-6 p.m. No cover.

ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 11, trivia, 6-8:30 p.m., no cover, reservations; April 12. Mountaintop Sound, Americana, folk, bluegrass, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 14, Mike Brons, easy listening, 4-6 p.m., no cover; April 19, Nick & Shae, rock, pop, blues, jazz, 6-8 p.m., no cover; April 21, Dennis Konecny, rockabilly, standard, old and new country, 4-6 p.m., no cover.

SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 11, bunco, 5:30 p.m.; April 12, Clayton J. Scott, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 13, Mark Thales, acoustic variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 17, Keenan Pruett, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.

STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. April 12, Bingo & Dinner, 6 p.m. $20, reservations; April 14, Bingo & Brunch, 11 a.m., $20, reservations; April 20, Dinner & Drag Show, 6 p.m., $30, reservations; April 27, Daniel Nickels Band, country, rock, 5 p.m., no cover.

TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. April 12, Sonido Alegre, Spanish- and gypsy-flavored originals and covers, 5-7 p.m. No cover.

WEISINGER FAMILY WINERY 3150 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-488-5989. May 4-5, David Modica, acoustic variety, 2:30-5:30 p.m. No cover.

MUSIC

Josephine County

JAZZ FEST 2024, 4:30 p.m. April 13, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-474-5710. Silent auction and dessert (4:30 p.m.), concert (6 p.m.) with Rogue Gold Jazz Band, North and South middle school jazz bands, GPHS jazz bands with guest saxophonist Bob Reynolds. Tickets $25 adults, $20 students and seniors; benefits GPHS Band Program cultural exchange to Japan in June.

THE ROUGH & TUMBLE, 7 p.m. April 18, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Scott Tyler and Mallory Graham perform folk, Americana, bluegrass. Tickets $20.

JASON FABUS TRIO, 7:30 p.m. April 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2199, jococoncerts.org. Jazz and swing music spanning from the 1920s to the 1950s. Season tickets $10-$88; call for single ticket availability.

WILLIAMS WORLD MUSIC CHOIR, 7 p.m. April 19, 6 p.m. April 21, Williams Grange, 20100 Williams Highway, Williams, 541-613-4572. Community choir performs program "Bird Songs," with guest African Dance Applegate. Admission $10-$25, sliding scale.

DEFINITELY DEAD, 8 p.m. April 20, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Grateful Dead tribute band. Tickets $33.

ACOUSTIC JAM, 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 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.

ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR, 7 p.m. April 23, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction. A variety of music, from Gregorian chants to Irish laments to John Denver, with guest B Wishes. Free, donations welcome.

THE MUSIC OF ROGERS, RICHIE & ROBINSON RE-IMAGINED, 8 p.m. April 25, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. The music of Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie and Smokey Robinson. Tickets $35, $45, $55.

PIGS ON THE WING: A PINK FLOYD RETROSPECTIVE, 8 p.m. April 27, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. A collection of classic-era Pink Floyd cuts Tickets $35, $45, $55.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 6, 3 p.m. April 28 Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Nancy Zhou joins the orchestra to perform "La Joie de la Souffrance" plus "Tambourin Chinois"and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition." Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Pre-concert talk one hour before performance.

RIDERS IN THE SKY, 8 p.m. May 4, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Cowboy Western music and comedy. Tickets $35, $45, $55.

CLAUDE BOURBON, 7 p.m. May 9, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com. Guitar with blues, Spanish and Middle Eastern stylings. Tickets $20.

Jackson County

TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. April 12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Pianist Parker Van Ostrand performs. Tickets $35 general, $30 for seniors.

OPEN MIC SHOWCASE, 7 p.m. April 13, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Seven regional artists present their original work. $25.

BENEFIT CONCERT, 7 p.m. April 13, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716. Music by ANAM Gaelic Choir, singer-songwriter Gene Burnett and folk singer Daniel Jokelson. Tickets $20, at the door; benefits Havurah's homeless parking project.

SOU STUDENT RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 13, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Vocalist Henrik Hunt. Free, in person and livestream.

DAVID GORDON: WAIT FOR THE WAGON, 3 p.m. April 14, New City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Northwest troubadour presents colorful songs and stories from 19th-century America. Tickets $25, to benefit Jacksonville's new Museum Without Walls.

CABALLITO NEGRO/THIRD ANGLE 7:30 p.m. April 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Caballito Negro and Sarah Tiedmann and Christopher Whyte of Third Angle present world premiere of Juri Seo's new work for flute, percussion quartet, "Birds, Bees, Electric Fish." Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free to livestream.

KALOS, 7 p.m April 18, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700, cagefreeconcerts.com. Guitar, violin, accordion. $30

DUO VIOLAO BRASIL PLUS ONE, 7 p.m April 18, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-4828-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Brazilian popular music, choro. $30 general, $25 members, $10 students.

SOU STUDENT RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. April 19, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Clarinetist Jack Boulter, Free, in person and livestream.

FRANCISCO FULLANA, 3 p.m. April 20, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Violinist with piano accompaniment performs program titled "Kreisler's Violin," with works by Ysaye, Kreisler, Schubert, Strauss. Tickets $39-$49, discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

THE GOTHARD SISTERS, 7:30 p.m. April 20, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Contemporary Celtic music trio, with folk, classical and new-age influences. Tickets $22, $25, $28 general, $10 youth.

DAVID GORDON: SINGING MY HEART OUT, 3 p.m. April 21, New City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Northwest troubadour presents a century of uplifting songs about love, compassion and hope. Tickets $25, to benefit Jacksonville's new Museum Without Walls.

MOONSHINE BANDITS, 7 p.m. April 21, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Country rap, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $24.50 general $69 VIP.

ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY MASTERWORKS 6, 7:30 p.m. April 26, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 3 p.m. April 27, Craterian Theater, 23 S Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, ext. 1, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Nancy Zhou joins the orchestra to perform "La Joie de la Souffrance" plus "Tambourin Chinois" and Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition." Tickets $28, $48, $63, $78, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Pre-concert talk one hour before each performance.

OREGON OLD TIME FIDDLERS, 2-4:30 p.m. April 27, Phoenix Grange, 209 N. Main St., Phoenix, 541-779-8145, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Admission by donation.

MUSIX, 7:30 p.m. May 1, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. SOU house band performs music composed and performed by SOU students. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for SOU students, faculty and staff, free to livestream.

POLYRHYTHMICS, 7 p.m. May 3, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Funk, R&B, progressive jazz, Afrobeat. $30.

SOU STUDENT RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. May 3, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Percussionist Sophie Chin. Free, in person and livestream.

THE HIGH HAWKS, 8 p.m. May 9, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Americana jam, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $25 advance.

SOU STUDENT RECITAL, 12:30 p.m. May 10, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. Jackie Lu and Brecklin Moore. Free, in person and livestream.

ANNA MOSS WITH THE NIGHTSHADES, 7 p.m. May 12, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Southern R&B, Americana, backporch jazz. $25.

MICHAL PALZEWICZ TRIO, 7 p.m. May 20, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, eventbrite.com. New compositions, adventurous covers on cello, electric cello, guitar, banjo, percussion, steel pan. Tickets $25 general, $10 students.

Douglas County

ROSEBURG CONCERT CHORALE, 7 p.m. April 12, 3 p.m. April 14, Whipple Fine Arts Center, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4691. Performance of Gabriel Faure's "Requiem," plus a variety of choral music ranging from 16th-century madrigals to selections by Cole Porter. Tickets $15 general, $10 seniors, free for students.

Northern California

UNIT SOUZOU: "CONSTANT STATE OF OTHERNESS," 7 p.m. April 12, Elk Valley Casino, 2021 Elk Ranch Road, Crescent City, Calif., dnaca.net. Fusion of taiko, Japanese folk dance, song and personal story..Tickets $20 general, $18 seniors, $15 students. See website for five-concert season tickets.

ON STAGE

Josephine County

"THE CRUCIBLE," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, May 3-19, 7:30 p.m. May 9, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Arthur Miller's story about the monstrous course of bigotry and deceit as a witch hunt invades a rural town. Tickets $20; May 2 preview is $5, May 9 is pay-what-you-can

PAC 25 YEARS, 7 p.m. May 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, gphspac.ludus.com. Performances of music, dance and more to celebrate the performing arts center's 25th anniversary. Tickets $30.

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

TURNING POINT DANCE COMPANY SHOWCASE, 6 p.m. April 13, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Showcase of dance choreography. Tickets $28 general, $15 youth, $5 children under 2.

STEVE HOFSTETTER, 8 p.m. April 13, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Comedy, for ages 21 and older. Tickets $30-$40 general, $140 VIP.

"THE PRINCE OF EGYPT — BEHIND THE MUSIC Q&A," 6 p.m. April 15, Tinseltown Theatre, 651 Medford Center, Medford, ctpmedford.org. Film gives an inside look into the songs, composers and soundtrack of the film, followed by a Q&A. Tickets $25.

DRUM TAO, 7:30 p.m. April 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Taiko drumming group, with staging, costumes, lighting effects. Tickets $42, $48, $54 general, $28, $34, $40 youth.

ROGUE VALLEY LIVE, 8 p.m. April 19, Rockfairy, Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, 541-690-8810, randalltheatre.com. Talk show with Kristen Calvin, comedy with Nick Meier, and music by Tension Deficit, followed by an after-party with music and dancing. Tickets $25 for in person, $5 to livestream.

"LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS," 8 p.m., Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, 1 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, April 19-June 23, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, oregoncabaret.com. Musical about a carnivorous plant with an appetite for blood. Tickets $32, $42, $46, $49.

"NEXT TO NORMAL," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 21, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250. Musical explores the complexities of an ordinary family grappling with extraordinary challenges. Tickets $35-$40; pay-what-you-can performance 7:30 p.m.;

March 28 is $20.

"THIS IS TOM JONES," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, April 25-May 19, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. New musical set to music of the 1960s British pop invasion, based on 1749 novel about a foundling boy who comes into a fortune. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students.

THE PEKING ACROBATS, 7:30 p.m. April 26, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Chinese acrobats perform trick cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, gymnastics, often accompanied by music. Tickets $37, $40, $43 general, $26, $29, $32 youth.

"AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY," 1 p.m. May 2-5, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatrecompany.com. Indoor reading of Tracy Letts play about a Western family in crisis. Tickets $30 for May 2-4; May 5 is $50, includes champagne toast with the cast and Cinco de Mayo party following the reading.

"SHAKESPEARE AND THE ALCHEMY OF GENDER," 1:30 and 8 p.m. various dates, through May 4, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Shakespeare scholar Lisa Wolpe illustrates Shakespeare's insights into the human condition. $28-$39.

"SMOTE THIS, A COMEDY ABOUT GOD...AND OTHER SERIOUS $H*T," 1:30 and 8 p.m. various dates, through May 12, Thomas Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. One Black man's reckoning with legacy and religion. $28-$39.

"PERICLES," 8 p.m. May 16-18, May 23-24, 2 and 8 p.m. May 25, 2 p.m. May 26, SOU Main Stage Theatre, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. William Shakespeare's adventure story of love, loss, triumph. Tickets $25 general, $20 for seniors.

"MACBETH," 1:30 and 8 p.m. various dates, through Oct. 12, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Shakespeare tragedy about ambition, power mongering, war and magic. $35, $49, $69, $95.

"BORN WITH TEETH," 1:30 and 8 p.m. various dates, through Oct. 13, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe go head-to-head while attempting to collaborate on a play cycle. $35, $49, $69, $95.

Douglas County

"MOON OVER BUFFALO 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 21, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. On the brink of a breakup, an acting couple have one last shot to impress a famous movie director. Tickets $15 adults.

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, $5 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 $10 adults, $15 children.

ART

Josephine County

BRIDGEVIEW WINERY & VINEYARD,4210 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, 541-592-4688. Abstract acrylic and oil paintings by Caitlin Brigid Rice, through May 1.

GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Surrealistic paintings and digital drawings by Kim Sterling, through April 30, plus 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.

GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Abstract art by Eileen Bowie, through May 10.

SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Kinship," work by gallery members, through April 13.

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. "At Play," lyrical acrylic paintings by Penny Yost that explore people in nature and at play, through April, plus work by gallery members, ongoing.

ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Visually dense and energetic paintings by Angie Hanson, and paintings by Penny Simmons, through April; reception 5-8 p.m. April 19,

ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. Retrospective of playful landscapes and life scenes in pastels and acrylics by Andre Satie, and whimsical hand-painted lamps by Carol Branan, through April.

ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Work by Elizabeth Ellingson, Claudia Law, Connie Simonsen and Shari Southard, through April.

ASHLAND GALLERY ASSOCIATION MEMBER POP-UP EVENT, 5-7 p.m. April 5, 88 N. Main St., Ashland. "contemp-porary," sculpture, painting, poetry that push traditional boundaries, by six regional artists.

BERRYMAN GALLERY,at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Photos by RC Vasavada, through June 5.

CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Landscape paintinigs by Melissa Ghiglieri, April 19-30; reception 5-8 p.m. April 19.

FIBER ARTS COLLECTIVE, 37 N. Third St., Ashland, fiberartscollective.com. "From Textile to Time," a multimedia installation experience by Micah BlackLight, through mid-April, plus work by about 30 artists, ongoing.

GAMBREL GALLERY, 1982 E. Main St., Ashland, 510-332-1271. "Wind & Rubble," paintings by Kyle Larson, through April.

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

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

KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Fairytales Underwater," underwater photography by Willow McCloud, through April 30.

ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Wild Things: Between Nature and the Hand of Progress," paintings by Claire Duncan, through April 11; Elementary Arts Outreach Student Show, through April 11; new work by gallery members, through May 3.

SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Moving Pictures: A Survey Exhibition of Works By Deborah Orropallo and Collaborators," a journey through her artistic evolution with montage, sculpture, installation and media work, April 18-May 25; opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 18.

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. "High Desert to High Tide," watercolor and acrylic landscape paintings by Bets Cole, through May 1.

CANYONVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, 250 N. Main St., Canyonville, 541-839-4727. "Uncovering Oregon's Mysteries in the Age of Dinosaurs," an exhibit with educational programs and activities, April 13-May 4.

UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Materiality Matters," juried exhibition highlighting artists who have explored alternative. material and processes in their art practice, through May 31.

LITERARY

Josephine County

LIBRARY BI-MONTHLY BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. April 11, Grants Pass library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-476-0571. Book group members discuss about nature. Free.

SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. April 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 "Window of opportunity." Free, donations welcome.

A BOOK FAIRE TO REMEMBER, 5-8 p.m. April 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, upstairs, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, aimforwriters.com. Twenty-five area authors present their work, discuss, sell and sign their books.

GRANTS PASS BOOK CLUB; ALL THEMES, 2 p.m. April 18, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "The Lost Bookshop" by Evie Woods.

GRANTS PASS FANTASY/PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. April 20, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, grantspassbookclub.com. Group reads "Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries" by Heather Fawcett.

AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 1-3 p.m. May 7, 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.

PARTNERS IN CRIME BOOK CLUB, 5:30-7 p.m. May 14, 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.

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

ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. April 11, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Rough Rider" by Maisey Yates Free.

AUTHOR TALK — JAN WRIGHT, 5:30 p.m. April 11, Hannon Library, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-552-6816, hanlib.sou.edu. Archivist at Southern Oregon Historical Society discusses the research behind her book, "Oregon Outcast: John Beeson's Struggle for Justice for the Indians, 1853-1859." Free.

AUTHOR TALK — DAVID EVANS, 7 p.m. April 15, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Light Like No Other," reads from his new book of poetry. Free.

THE WHODUNNIT BOOK CLUB, 4:30-5:30 p.m. April 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford; 541-774-8689. Book discussion group, ages 12-19, reads "Ace of Spaces" by Faridah Abikelyimide. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — VICTOR LODATO, 7 p.m. April 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Honey," reads from his new novel. Free.

GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. April 18, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. Free.

POETRY READING: THE POETRY OF ART AND SCIENCE, 6-7 p.m. April 18, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Local poets share poems that reflect contemplations of the conjunction of art and science, followed by a poetry. open mic. Free.

SHAKESPEARE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY, noon-4 p.m. April 21, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Celebrate The Bard's 460th birthday with crafts, activities, live music, talks from local Shakespeare experts, insights into putting on his plays, and cake. Free.

AUTHOR TALK — MAHMOUD SHELTON, 7 p.m. April 22, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Ancient Secrets of the Rogue Valley" explores the Rogue Valley as a sacred landscape of healing. Free.

NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 3-4:30 p.m. April 25, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.

HAIKUS AND YOU POETRY SLAM, 3:30-4:30 p.m. April 25, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-8690. Learn to craft a haiku then do dramatic readings of your work. Free, for ages 8 and older.

AUTHOR TALK — JENNY MCGLOTHERN, 7 p.m. April 29, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness" reads from her new book about caregiving. Free.

FAIRS/FESTS

Josephine County

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, 4-8 p.m. April 14, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-488-5789, ext. 104, siskiyoufilmfest.org. Short films about nature, conservation, climate change, community activism. Tickets $20, in person or livestreaming, some food, beverage options available.

A BOOK FAIRE TO REMEMBER, 5-8 p.m. April 19, Grants Pass Museum of Art, upstairs, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, aimforwriters.com. Twenty-five area authors present their work, discuss, sell and sign their books.

Jackson County

PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, See Page 1B.

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL, 5-9 p.m. April 12, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-5789, ext. 104, siskiyoufilmfest.org. Short films about nature, conservation, climate change, community activism. Tickets $20, in person or livestreaming, some food, beverage options available.

CO-DEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, 6 p.m. April 13, Ashland Elks Dungeon, Will Dodge Way, Ashland. Bad Film Society presents showing of "Tammy and the T-Rex," with the short documentary "Dan O'Neill and the Air Pirates," plus strange shorts, cartoons and trailers. $4 — or more — donation.

OREGON FRINGE FESTIVAL, April 24-28, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, oca.sou.edu. Celebration of creativity in arts, with music, theater, visual art, film, physical theater, dance, circus, spoken word. Find complete schedule at oregonfringefestival.org.

OREGON CHEESE FESTIVAL, noon-5 p.m. April 27 (21+ only), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, oregoncheesefestival.com. Farmer's market-style event celebrating cheese and everything that goes with it, with more than 100 vendors, samples. One-day general admission is $25 advance, $15 add-on for beverage sample and glass; VIP early entry Saturday (10:30 a,.m.) with a two-day pass and goodie bag is $75.

EARTH DAY

Josephine County

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, noon-5 p.m. April 21, Sugarloaf Community Association, 206 Tetherow Road, Williams, cbruner@hotmail.com. Live music, educational exhibits, inspirational talks, games for kids, silent auction, food for sale, all-species parade (2:40 p.m.). Admission $10-$20 suggested donation, free for children under 12.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, msherpherd@roguecc.edu. Information booths,science expo with hands-on science demos and tours of the new science building, free pizza.

Jackson County

ROGUE EARTH DAY 2024, 3:30-7 p.m. April 19, The Farm, Southern Oregon University, 155 Walker Ave., Ashland, sustainability.sou, News. Educational booths and exhibits, ecoquest for prizes, chalk art, games, bike rodeo, entertainment, food trucks. Free admission.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, noon-4 p.m. April 20, Blue Heron Park, 4385 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Educational exhibits and stations, entertainment, endangered species parade (2:45 p.m.), planting activity, native plant and seed2 sale, crafts, story time. Free admission.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 22, Rogue Community College, 101 S. Bartlett St., Medford, msherpherd@roguecc.edu. Information booths, free pizza.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION, 4-6 p.m. April 22, Don and Flo Bohnert Farm Park, 515 Strong Pointe Drive, Central Point, centralpointoregon.gov. Free tree seedlings, free crafts and planting activities, while supplies last. Free.

EARTH DAY OPEN HOUSE, 5-7:30 p.m. April 22, KS Wild, 562 A St., Ashland, kswild.org. Happy hour, live music, local wine and refreshments, screen-printing booth for fabric. Free.

MISCELLANY

Josephine County

ROGUE VALLEY ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7:30 p.m. April 12-13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, josephinecountyfairgrounds.com. McCaslin Rodeos presents bronc riding, chute dogging, barrel racing, bull riding; $25 general, $40 Wolf Den, free for 5 and younger; Saturday after party with music by Tony Buckman & The Miscreants.

FAMILY FUN FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13, Dutch Bros parking lot, 110 S.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass. Games, crafts, scavenger hunt with prizes, live music, food vendors, community resources. Free.

SPRING CLOTHING FAIR, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13, Evergreen's Bear Hotel, 2101 N.E. Spalding Ave., Grants Pass, 541-476-3877, Women's and men's clothing, shoes, purses, outerwear and formalwear. Each item is $2; benefits Women's Crisis Support Team.

SOUTHERN OREGON RECORDS SHOW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Dealers and collectors buy, sell and trade LPs, 45s, 78s, CDs, tapes, posters, stubs, gear and music-related collectibles. Admission $5, free for kids 12 and younger.

ROGUE VALLEY WESTERN ART & WINE TASTING, 1-5 p.m. April 13, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, schultzwines.com. Vendors, music, wine tasting. Free admission.

OPEN HOUSE, 4:30-9 p.m. April 19, Eagles Lodge, 103 S.E. J St., Grants Pass. Hamburger, hot dog dinner (5-6:30 p.m.), music by a one-man band (7 p.m.) for listening or dancing, tours of the building. Admission is free, dinner is $10.

SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20, 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.

2024 HEROES AUCTION, 5-9 p.m. April 20, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-226-2090, saferjosephinecounty.com. Awards presentation, dinner, live and silent auctions to benefit Safer Josephine County Foundation. Tickets are $60 in advance, or $65 at the door.

SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE MUSEUM WITH ARTISTS, 2 p.m. April 21, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Screening of the documentary film "The Artist's Garden: American Impressionism." $5, at the door.

THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. April 25, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "The Art of Living." Suggested $5 donation, benefits Southern Oregon Guild.

SPRING GEM & MINERAL SHOW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m April 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27, 10 a.m,.-4 p.m. April 28, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, roguegemandgeology.com. Vendors, demonstrations, silent auction, raffle, kids corner, display cases, fluorescent room, food truck. Admission is free.

SOUTHERN OREGON MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET & BIKE SHOW, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 27, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 28, Pottsville Museum, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin, 541-660-8730. More than 50 vendors, new and used parts, leather goods, clothing and gifts, food. Admission $5 per day, free for kids under 12.

FREE FISHING DAYS, June 1-2, throughout Oregon, myodfw.com. Anglers can fish, crab or clam with no license; bag limits and other regulations still apply. Also Nov. 29-30.

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

SECRETS & MYSTERIES OF THE BEEKMAN BANK, 5, 6:15 and 7:30 p.m. April 13, May 11, Beekman Bank, 110 W. California St. Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Take 50-minute lantern-lit tour of historic bank building, see historic documents. Tickets $5 per person, reservations required; March tours sold out.

MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, earn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.

THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. April 19 throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.

LIVING HISTORY TOURS, 10:30, 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. April 20, May 18, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Tours of historic home with insights into life of the late 1800s, early 1900s. Tours $10, RSVP suggested.

MAKER MIXED — BID-A-THON, 5:30 p.m. April 20, Talent Maker City, 109 Talent Ave., Talent, talentmakercity.org. Live and silent auctions, live music, food and drinks, for adults only, to benefit new makerspace. Tickets $25,

HEARTS WITH A MISSION SUPERHERO RUN, 9 a.m. April 27, Valley of the Rogue State Park, Gold Hill, hwam.org. 1-mile fun run and family fun runs, 5k, 10k and half-marathon routes. Registration $10-$55, depending on race. Benefits Hearts with a Mission.

EAGLE POINT BARK PARK COMMUNITY DOG WALK, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 27, Chamberlain Park, 336 Sandy Way, Eagle Point, 541-944-9040, 623-606-5258. Dog park grand opening celebration with two routes to walk, food vendors, kids games, 50/50 raffle, agility demonstration, square dance demos, Registration $25; benefits equipment for dogs.

CASINOS

Douglas County

SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Strawberry Roan, April 11-13; Live and Let Die, Paul McCartney tribute, April 13; The Koz, April 17-20; Tattoo Expo, April 19-21; Schwing, April 24-27; Cagewarriors NW VI, live MMA action, May 11; Jeff Foxworthy, May 25.

Portland area

SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Third Eye Blind, April 13; Los Tucanes de Tijuana, June 8; Roll the Dice Car Show, June 15; Joey Fatone & AJ McClean, June 21;

Oregon coast

CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Loverboy, April 13 (sold out); Comedy on the Coast, April 19-20; Gin Blossoms. April 27; Tierra Legacy and Malo, April 28; Don Felder, May 11; Comedy on the Coast, May 17-18; The Clairvoyants, May 25; Comedy on the Coast, May 31-June 1; Comedy on the Coast, June 7-8; The Village People, June 8; Beach, Bacon and Brews, July 13; War, July 20; Locash, Oct. 19; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

THE MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 300 Viewing Party, April 13; High Tide Tattoo & Art Festival, April 28-30; BBQ, Blues & Brews, May 25-26; Food Truck Off, Aug. 4-6; Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, Sept. 9-10.

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. Unit Souzou, April 12; Mike Powell, April 12-13; Chad Bushnell, April 13; Steve Berg, April 19-20; Comedy Night with DJ Sandhu. April 20; Geoff Tate, April 26; Lon Goddard, April 26-27; Kiss Revisited, May 4; Seaforth, June 15; Jessie G, July 6; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.

LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Karaoke Night, April 12; Trivia Night, April 26; Comedy Night with Alex Elkin, April 27.

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