All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out.
NIGHTLIFE
Josephine County
ALIBI BAR, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Thursdays, Pandora Band, alt rock, 6-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, karaoke, 7:30-11 p.m.; Sundays, open jam, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
AREA 61 TAPHOUSE, 3400 Merlin Road, 541-295-8002. April 4, Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m., Easter games, 1:30 p.m., live music, 6 p.m. No cover.
BACKDOOR AT THE REPLAY, 115 Redwood Ave, Cave Junction, 541-592-4138. April 10, The Flavor, edgy rock, punky hip hop, and Tofu Dregs, power slop, 6 p.m, no cover; Thursdays, open mic, 7-10 p.m.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. Thursdays, open mic with Coleman Antonucci, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
CORVETTE BAR & GRILL, 1831 N.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-226-2856.
April 4, Flat Patty, hard rock, 8 p.m.-midnight; Wednesdays, open mic with Kevin Widdison, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
PAPPY T'S AT TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. April 3, Ellipse, adult rock, 6-9 p.m.; April 10, live music, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. April 3, Bivalve, Template, Sky System, power punk, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; April 4, Sundae's Sideshow Burlesque, 7 p.m., $10; April 4, DJ Fluffy, 9 p.m.-2 a.m., $10; Wednesdays, bluegrass jam with Nightmare Cookie, 6:30-9:30 p.m., no cover.
STEELHEAD TAVERN, 6401 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-582-1815. April 3, Josh Hunt, variety, 7-10 p.m.; Saturdays, karaoke, 8 pm.-midnight; Sundays, open jam, 2-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, karaoke, 5:30-10 p.m. No cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 1863 N.W. Washington Blvd., Grants Pass, 541-507-1862. April 8, Trevor Hanks, acoustic variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St.,
Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. April 2, Seth Hansson, variety, 7-9 p.m.; April 3, Two of a Kind, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; April 4, Billy Rock Trio, classic rock, 7-10 p.m.; April 9, The Mitchell Brothers, classic rock, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE COPPER PLANK AT THE LODGE, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-4031. April 3-4, State of Terrapin, home-grown Dead music, 8 p.m., $20 one night, $25 door, $35 both nights.
DANGEROUS LEE'S LOCAL THIRTY-ONE PUB, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-708-6813. April 3, Robbie DaCosta & The Boys, rock, rockabilly, blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover; Saturdays, Fluid Druid, Irish music, 5-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight.
JACKSONVILLE INN, 175 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1900. April 2, Dean Angermeier, variety, 6-8 p.m.; April 3, Keith Barney, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
LIQUID LOUNGE, 370 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6188. April 3, Charlee Prayers Band, funk grooves, R&B, 7-9 p.m.; April 4, DJ Poppa, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
LOCAL VINES WINE BAR, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point, 541-840-3039. April 3, Bunco, 6 p.m., $10.
April 8, Jen Ambrose & Jon Galfano, rock, pop, blues, 5-7 p.m.; April 12, Charles Guy & sonido Alegre, Spanish- and gypsy infused originals and covers, 3-5 p.m.; April 15, Living on Dreams, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
MOXIE BREW KOMBUCHA 106 E. First St., Phoenix, 541-622-5413. April 3, Taurus Moon, variety, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
ROGUE PUB-N-PUTT, 410 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0102. April 4, Easter Family Fun Day, Spotlights in You DJ, coloring contest, photo booth, build your own sundae, food, Easter Bunny, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Fridays, karaoke, with DJ Poppa, 7-11p.m., no cover.
SKOUT TAPHOUSE AND PROVISIONS, 21 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-482-0119. April 3, Malinka, world music, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. April 4, Left on Tenth, horn-driven rock from Portland, with The BeEars, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 7, Minka, rock, indie, 8 p.m.-midnight, $17; April 9, Dadweed, pop bluegrass from Portland, 8 p.m.-midnight, $20; April 11, Scrumptious Scoundrels Burlesque, 9 p.m., $20. Tickets at ticketleap.com.
TAP & VINE at 559, 559 Medford Center, Medford, 541-500-1632. April 5, Canto Sol, gypsy jazz guitar, flamenco guitar, 5-7 p.m.; April 8, Victoria Lawton-Dietz, folk, modern indie, classic pop, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TAPROOTS NURSERY, 208 Madrone St., Rogue River, 541-299-0118. April 4, Glade Nielson, classic country, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 458-226-5503. April 4, Connor Reese, light rock, indie pop, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
WINERIES
Josephine County
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. April 3, Jared Gutridge Duo, variety, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
Jackson County
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. April 2, John Ivey, acoustic variety, 5-7 p.m.; April 3, Tension Deficit, R&B, Chicago blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 4, The Shabby Guys, blues, jazz, R&B, pop, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 5, Jen Ambrose & Annieville Blues, New Orleans honky-tonk, jazz, blues, 5-7 p.m.; April 9, Rick Millward, rock, country, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DAISY CREEK VINEYARD, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville, 541-613-5062. April 3, Bryan Oliver, variety, 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. April 3, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
DOS MARIPOSAS VINEYARDS & LAVENDER FARM, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford, 541-224-7881. April 3, Borderline, classic country, rock, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 4, Mountaintop Sound, folk, bluegrass, Americana, 4-6 p.m.; April 5, Easter egg hunt, 1-5 p.m.; April 10. Mercy Trio, rock, soul, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 11, The Rosa Lees, bluegrass, old-world Celtic, roots, classic country, 7-9 p.m., $16-$18.
DUNBAR FARMS, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-203-0612. April 2, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 3, Steven Swift, bluesy country folk, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 4, Sterling 2, jazz, bossa nova, R&B, blues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; April 5, Easter egg hunt, 1 p.m.; April 9, traditional Irish and Celtic music, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
HUMMINGBIRD ESTATE, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-930-2650. April 4, adults only Easter egg hunt, 11 a.m. check-in, $25.
NAUMES SUNCREST WINERY, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-608-1755. April 4, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country rock, Americana, 3-5 p.m., no cover; April 5, Jared Gutridge, acoustic variety, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
PADIGAN WINES, 2335 N. Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-779-9463. April 8, John Ivey, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. April 4-5, Easter egg stroll and activities for children and adults, 1-6 p.m., $30 per family; April 4, Jen Ambrose, acoustic rock, pop, blues, 2:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; April 5, Tres Palomas, bossa nova, international classics, 2:30-5:30 p.m., no cover; April 9, Guitar Society of Southern Oregon, 6-8 p.m., no cover.
PEBBLESTONE CELLARS, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-512-1704. April 3, Cathy Bolton, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. April 3, Mark Charles Hill, variety, 5-7 p.m., no cover; april 4, Rogue Suspects Trio, rock, pop, funk, 4-6 p.m., no cover; April 5, Cathy Bolton, variety, 4-6 p.m., no cover.
REMOTION WINE, 105 W. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2492. April 11, Danielle Kelly & Paul Turnipseed, retro neo soul, R&B, 5-7 p.m., no cover.
ROXYANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. April 4, musical bingo, 6 p.m.; April 3, The Roadsters, classic rock, 6-8 p.m.; April 5, Bim Jeam & The Sadness, R&B, roots, blues, 4-6 p.m.; April 8, musical bingo, 6 p.m. No cover.
SAMS CREEK CELLARS, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill, 541-248-0494. April 19, J.R. Stevens, variety, 2-4 p.m., no cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. April 3, Aimee Norvell, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 4, Bryan Oliver, variety, 5:30-7:30 p.m., no cover; April 8, Jeff Kloetzel, modern folk, country, Americana, 6-8 p.m., $5.
STONERIVER VINEYARDS, 2178 Pioneer Road. Talent, 541-631-9583. April 4, Jones, variety, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-659-9100. April 3, Sonido Alegre, Spanish- and Latin-infused music, 5-7 p.m. No cover.
MUSIC
Josephine County
THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 3 p.m. April 12, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, threeriversorchestra.org. "Alphabet Soup" program includes selections from Anderson, Bottesini, Copland, with double bassist K.C. Isaman playing Bottesini Concerto in Bm, and trumpeter John Gronberg and oboist Kathy McFadden performing music from Aaron Copland's movie score, "Quiet City, lighter selections from Leroy Anderson and other popular orchestral works. Free.
PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. April 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Pink Floyd tribute. Tickets $33.
TOMMY EMMANUEL CGP, 7:30 p.m. April 19, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Acoustic guitarist performs pop, jazz, classical, roots. Tickets $53.50.
MIDATLANTIC MEN, 7:30 p.m. April 21, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-479-2100, jococoncerts.org. Vocal trio performs music of stars from United States and Great Britain. Tickets $30.
RONSTADT REVIVAL, 8 p.m. April 24, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Linda Ronstadt tribute, with Shannon Rae. Tickets $37.75, $48.25. $59.
OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. April 25, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass, 541-956-0618, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music for all ages. Free. Melissa, 360-269-4288; Judith Lyons, blacklyon317@gmail.com.
CURTIS SALGADO, 8 p.m. April 25, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org. Blues. Tickets $36.50.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 3 p.m. April 26, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Livia Sohn joins the orchestra to perfrom Wiancko's Violin Concerto, plus works by Ravel and Sibelius. Tickets $28-$70.
Jackson County
BAND DU PAYS SWING, 7-9:30 p.m. April 4, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. Swing dance lesson (7 p.m.), dancing (7:30 p.m.). Admission $10-$20, sliding scale.
NEW WEST GUITAR TRIO, 7 p.m. April 4, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz guitar ensemble. $10-$30.
OPEN MIC, 5-7 p.m. April 6, Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford, rockafairy.org. Music, comedy, poetry, for all ages. Free.
MUSIC STUDENT RECITAL, 12:30 p.m. April 7, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, oca.sou.edu. SOU scholarship winners perform. Free.
MARSHALL THOMPSON & FRED EPPING, 5-7 p.m. April 8, Jacksonville Community Center, 160 E. Main St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2585. Acoustic Americana. Free.
SOUTHERN OREGON JAZZ ORCHESTRA, 7-9 p.m. Aoril 8, Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. Swing and jazz music for listening and dancing. Free,
MASTER VOICES SERIES: AMERICAN MASTERPIECES, 3 p.m. April 11-12, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, oca.sou.edu. SOU Concert, Chamber and Alumni choirs join with the Rogue Valley Chorale to perform works by American composers, African American spirituals, western classical music. Tickets $30 general, $25 seniors, $10 livestream.
RICHARD THOMPSON WITH ZARA PHILLIPS, 8 p.m. April 11, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Folk rock. $38-$63.
KITCHEN DWELLERS, 8 p.m. April 15, Historic Ashland Armory. 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Progressivce roots, for all ages, $26 advance, online and at The Music Coop.
ROMANTIC STRINGS BY CANDLELIGHT, 7 p.m. April 17, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, paschalwinery.com. Michal Palzewicz and Fellowship of the Strings perform selections from the classics, cinema, Danish folk and originals. Tickets $35 general, $10 students, free for 12 and younger.
NEVER COME DOWN, 7 p.m. April 17, Cedarwood Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Modern bluegrass, Americana. Tickets $30.
BORROMEO/VERONA STRING OCTET, 3 p.m. April 18, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org. Music by Shostakovich, Enescu, Mendelssohn. Tickets $39-$49, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders; free pre-concert lecture at 6:30 p.m.
MATISYAHU, 8 p.m. April 21, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Acoustic unplugged performance of "Ancient Child." $31-$56.
MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY, 3-4 p.m. April 23, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Musicians from the Rogue Valley Symphony perform. Free.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY, 7:30 p.m. April 24, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland; 3 p.m. April 25, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-708-6400, rvsymphony.org. Violinist Livia Sohn joins the orchestra to perfrom Wiancko's Violin Concerto, plus works by Ravel and Sibelius. Tickets $25-$80.
LIFEFORCE METALFEST, 12:30-10:30 p.m. April 25, Historic Ashland Armory. 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Greyhawk from Seattle, with 13 local metal bands, including Wartroll, Emissary, Secllusionist, HellHeart, for all ages, $25 advance, online and at The Music Coop, $30 door.
BENEFIT CONCERT, 7-9 p.m. April 25, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-200-8373. Music by Gene Burnett, Swami Beyondananda and Sea Change, to benefit the synagogue's houseless parking program. $20 suggested donation.
SIERRA HULL, 8 p.m. April 25, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Modern acoustic music. $40-$60.
TUTUNOV PIANO SERIES, 7:30 p.m. April 28, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, oca.sou.edu. Russian piano duo, Nikita Fitenko and Katarina Zaitseva perform. Tickets $45 general, $35 seniors.
TECH N9NE & E-40, 7 p.m. May 6, Bi-Mart Amphitheater, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Rap, hip hop, with King ISO. Tickets $47.50, at the Expo, the Music Coop and online.
THE WOOD BROTHERS, 8 p.m. May 6, Holly Theatre, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford, 541-772-3797, hollytheatre.org. Soulful folk, with Olive Klug opening. $57.50-$82.50; $1 of each ticket will support The Nature Trust of British Columbia.
MARTIN TAYLOR, 7 p.m. May 7, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar. $10-$30.
ALICE DIMICELE & FORCE OF NATURE, 7 p.m. May 16, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, ashlandfolkcollective.com. Groove folk, with Emily Turner opening. Tickets $30.
OREGON OLDTIME FIDDLERS, 1-3 p.m. May 30, Pioneer Hall, 73 Winburn Way, Ashland, 541-218-0126, ootfa4.org. Acoustic music jam for all ages. Admission by donation.
TURNIP THE BEET, 4-8 p.m. June 14, Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford, rvfarm2school.org. Music by Los Mapaches, Simple Dreams, plus vendors, kids' activities, food vendors, raffle, silent auction. Tickets $15 early, $25 general, $30 gate, free for kids.
Northern California
CLAIRE HUANGCI, 3 p.m. April 26, Crescent Elk Auditorium, 994 G St., Crescent City, Calif., musicintheredwoods.com. Pianist performs works by Beethoven. Mozart, Price and Gershwin. Free.
ON STAGE
Josephine County
"ANASTASIA," 7 p.m. April 2-3, 2 and 7 p.m. April 4, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, oneleventheatrecompany.com. Musical about the legend of the lost Romanov princess struggling to remember her identity. Tickets $18 adults, $16 seniors, $12 students 18 and younger.
"THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED)," 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, some Thursdays, 2 p.m Sundays, April 3-19, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. The Bard's greatest hits, hilariously condensed, with just three actors. Tickets $25 opening night, $20 general; April 2 is $5 preview, April 9 is pay-what-you-can.
NORTH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL TALENT SHOW & SILENT AUCTION, 6:30-8 p.m. April 16, North Valley High School, 6741 Monument Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-3388. Singers, musicians, entertainers, with prizes for first, second and third place. Tickets, $4 students, free for 5 and younger; benefits student body activities.
Jackson County
DRUM TAO, 7 p.m. April 3, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Taiko drumming, with costumes and lighting effects. Tickets $46, $52, $58 general, $32, $38, $44 ages 22 and younger.
"THE MEDIUM"AND "THE RAVEN," 7:30 p.m. April 3-4, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, oca.sou.edu. SOU Lyric Theatre presents a spooky operatic double bill, accompanied by live orchestra. Tickets $25 general, $20 seniors, $10 livestream.
TURNING POINT DANCE COMPANY SHOWCASE, 6 p.m. April 11, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Local dancers and guest artists perform, to benefit CASA of Jackson County. Tickets $24, $29, $34 general, $19 youth 2-12, $9 children under 2.
THE WIZARD OF OZ ON ICE, 7 p.m. April 15, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. A magical journey to Oz, on synthetic ice. Tickets $48, $54, $60.
"A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, April 16-May 10, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, ctpmedford.org. Sir Thomas More refuses to compromise his beliefs, even when facing pressure from King Henry Vlll, recommended for ages 12 and older. Tickets $40 adults, $35 seniors and students; April 16 preview is $15 or pay what you can.
"WELCOME TO THE MOVIES," 1:30 p.m. April 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Rhythm in Motion Studios dance recital to favorite movie songs. Tickets $15 general, $10 youth 11 and younger.
"WELCOME TO OUTER SPACE," 7 p.m. April 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. The Doll Pack presents out-of-this-world variety show for ages 18 and older. Tickets $40 advance, $45 door.
"SUGAR," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through April 19, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. After witnessing a mob hit, two down-on-their-luck musicians disguide themselves as women and join an all-female band heading to Florida. Tickets $35-$40.
"ANGELS IN AMERICA: PART 1: MILLENIUM APPROACHES," 1 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, April 29-May 3, Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-205-9190, roguetheatercompany.com. Readings of Tony Kuhner play set during the oheart of the AIDS crisis. Tickets $40 advance, $45 door.
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 25, Ashland, 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Festval opens with three shows in repertory, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," through Oct. 25; "Come From Away," through Oct. 24, and "A Raisin in the Sun," through July 19.
Douglas County
"THE REVOLUTIONISTS," 7 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, April 2-19, UACT Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, uact-theatre.com. A female-powered comedy — featuring a playwright, an assassin, a former queen and a Haitian rebel — set in the French Revolution, with some strong language and coarse humor. Tickets $15 adults; not recommended for audiences under 15.
CHILD'S PLAY
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.-3 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday through Sunday; admission $10.50-$12.50, $3 for Oregon Trail Card holders, $5 every first Sunday.
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
FIRST FRIDAY STROLL, 5-8 p.m. April 3 downtown Grants Pass. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries and shops stay open late. Free.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-A S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218. Watercolors on paper with embroidery by Alisha B. Whitman, through March 30; plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.
GLASS FORGE GALLERY AND STUDIO, 501 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-955-0815. Glass-blowing demonstrations available. Call to schedule.
GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Garden of Delights," a selection of work by Betty LaDuke, from the past to the present, through March 28.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "On the Edge," work by gallery members, through April 11.
Jackson County
ART IN ACTION, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. March 19, Art on First, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. Suzie Gregg demonstrates making mixed media bead mosaics. Free.
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. April 3, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, ashlandgalleries.com. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free. .
PHOENIX ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. April 10, Phoenix, travelphoenixoregon.com. Art, music, family activities, pop-up performances, food. Free.
ART & SOUL ASHLAND. 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-880-4100. "Nature Unfolding," impressionistic Pacific Northwest landscapes and scenes from travels around the world by Suzanne Leslie, through April; reception 5-8 p.m. April 3.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Oil paintings by Connie Fibrance, paintings by Cindy Walker, through March, plus work by gallery artists, ongoing.
ART ON FIRST, 20 S. First St., Ashland, 541-941-5487. "Heart and Magic," impressionistic landscapes by John Palombo, through April, plus work by gallery members, ongoing; reception 5-8 p.m. April 3.
ART PRESENCE ART CENTER, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759, art-presence.org. En plein air landscape paintings by Sylvia Trujillo, and "Music Between the Notes," abstract paintings by Dan Mish, through April 26; reception 1-4 p.m. April 4.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Old-school vintage photoghraphy by David Leibowitz, abstract paintings by Connie Simonsen, and botanical prints by Shanna Rose, through April, plus work by gallery members, ongoing; reception 5-8 p.m. April 3.
BACK DOOR ART GALLERY & STUDIO, 106 Talent Ave., No. 5, Talent, backdoorartgalleryandstudio.com. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.
BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. Work by Eva Thiemann, through April 7.
CENTRAL ART GALLERY, 101 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-773-1444. Artwork by Jacob Fry, through April 11.
COLLIER GALLERY AT CTP, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055. Old school vintage photography and digital and physical collage by Dave Leibowitz, April 16-May 10; reception 4:30-6:30 p.m. April 18.
THE COLUMBIA HOTEL, 262 1/2 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-601-2087. "God and Goddess Art Show," a celebration of power, myth and the sacred through the eyes of Eyliana Gibson, Becky Acheider and Iveta Om, exploring creators, destroyers, lovers, warriors, in the lobby and throughout the hotel, plus tattoos, tarot and DJ Danny Mercury, 5-8 p.m. April 3.
HUMMINGBIRD HEART CO., 88 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-0459. "The Art of Salmon Rowe," paintings, sculpture, mixed media, through March 30.
KS WILD, 562 A St., Ashland, 541-488-5789. "Held by Earth, Lit By Fire," images of land and nature by Mori D and sculptural lighting by John Garloff, through April; reception 5-7 p.m. April 3.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Dreams From Eden," colorful stoneware figures by Joe Batt and acrylic paintings by Nancy Watterson Sharf that explore shared ecosystems, resilience, and humanity's place within the natural world, through April 17; new work by gallery members, through April 30; reception 5-8 p.m. April 17.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, 555 Indiana St., Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu. "Pursuit of Happiness," SOU faculty exhibition on the theme of happiness in both its historical origins and modern day interpretations, through March 14.
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.
THE TALENT GALLERY, 111 Talent Ave, Suite B, Talent, 541-897-0050. Work by gallery artists, ongoing, with artist talks, at noon on Sundays.
Douglas County
UMPQUA VALLEY ART SHOW & AUCTION, 5-9 p.m. April 11, Backside Brewing Co., 1640 N.E. Odell Ave., Roseburg, 541-957-5344, info@uvpd.org. Art show and auction in support of the equal justice initiative. Suggested $5 donation.
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS CENTER, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Art As Record: Minidoka," woodblock prints, paintings, other art objects made in the Minidoka concentration camp and other items of World War II history, plus contemporary reflections on the WWII incarcerations of Japanese Americans by Sandra Honda, artwork gifted to the gallery from Roseburg's Sister City in Japan, watercolored works by local Japanese artist Miwako and works by young artists from Fremont Middle School, through May 22.
LITERARY
Josephine County
BOOK SALE, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 4, North Valley High School Commons, 6741 Monument Drive, Grants Pass, 541-479-3388. Sale of used fiction, nonfiction books, mysteries, thrillers, adult fiction, children's books. Benefits NVHS leadership program.
SECOND FRIDAY POETRY SHARING, 7 p.m. April 10, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290, 541-479-4778. Read or listen to poetry. Free, donations welcome.
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
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. April 7, 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. April 7, Eagle Point Library, 239 W. Main St., Eagle Point, 541-826-3313, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Being Mortal" by Atul Gawande. Free.
AUTHOR TALK - AMY BOWERS CORDALIS, 5-6:30 p.m. April 7, Stevenson Union, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, jcls.org. Author of "The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family's Fight to Save a River and A Way of Life." Free.
ROMANCE READERS BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. April 9, White City Library, 3143 Avenue C, White City, 541-864-8880, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Funny Feelings" by Tarah Dewitt. Free.
AUTHOR TALK: JON LINDSTROM, 7 p.m. April 9, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Author of "Hollywood Payback," discusses his thriller. Free.
GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. April 16, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "The Wedding People" by Allison Espach. Free.
DEMOCRACY IN ACTION BOOK CLUB, 5-6 p.m. April 16, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Book discussion group reads "Autocracy, Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World " by Anne Applebaum. Free.
POETRY READING, 7 p.m. April 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Eight poets read from "Just Imagine: Oregon Horizons," an anthology of poems by Oregon poets. Free.
LOCAL AUTHOR BOOK FAIR, 1-3 p.m. April 18, Jacksonville Library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1665. Twenty Rogue Valley authors discuss and see their work. Free admission.
NO STRINGS ATTACHED BOOK CLUB, 541-899-1665. Book discussion group talks about recent reads, old favorites. Free.
BOOKS AT NOON, noon-1 p.m. May 5, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6980. Readers share what they are reading. Free.
BANNED BOOKS CLUB, 4-5 p.m. May 6, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6996, jcls.org. Bookdiscussion group reads "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
Josephine County
SPRING AWAKENING MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon April 17-11 p.m. April 19, 3833 Holland Loop Road, Cave Junction, springawakening.net. Three days of live music on two stages, fire dancers, silk dancers, workshops, games for all ages, arts and crafts, marketplace, food vendors. Bans include Sol Seed, Michael leslie and Lightcode Band, Mista Chief, The Bouray, Takilma, LoGee, The Dub Squad, Melodia Rose. Tickets $35 Friday, $45 Saturday, free Sunday, with family and VIP packages available, plus camping options.
MARCY ANN KIGHTLINGER ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL, 6 p.m. April 25, 2 p.m. April 26, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. Student performers from Grants Pass High Schoo, North Valley High School, Hidden Valley High School and North Middle School perform one-act plays, to provide scholarships for aspiring theater artists. Tickets $16 adults, $13 students.
Jackson County
PEAR BLOSSOM FESTIVAL, April 10-11, downtown Medford, pearblossomparade.org. Parade (11 a.m. Saturday), street fair (noon-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday), run (Saturday), arts and crafts, live music, contests, smudge pot stroll (5-9 p.m. Friday), food and wine events (3-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday). Admission to street fair and parade is free; smudge pot stroll is $40; Pear A Fare is $5-$20.
ASHLAND INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, April 23-26, ashlandfilm.org. Screenings of dozens of films, with talk-backs, guest speakers, social gatherings and more. Tickets on sale April 1.
OREGON CHEESE FESTIVAL, noon-5 p.m. April 25 (ages 21 and older only), 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 26, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, oregoncheesefestival.com. Vendors, tastings. Admission $25 Saturday, $15 Sunday, $5 ages 4-12; beverage sampling is $15 add-on each day.
MISCELLANY
Josephine County
SOUP FOR THE SOULS, 5 p.m. April 4, Illinois Valley Senior Center, 520 E. River St., Cave Junction, 541-592-2515, 541-592-5332. Soup and bread meal, 50/50 raffle, auction, cake auction, to benefit Illinois Valley Safe House Alliance, increase awareness of sexual assault and support services. Tickets $15 general, free for ages 10 and younger, includes ceramic bowl to take home.
ROGUE VALLEY ROUGH STOCK RODEO, 7:30 p.m. April 10-11, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-944-7408. Bronc riding, barrel racing, chute dogging, bull riding, more rodeo action. Tickets TBA.
SAVING WILDLIFE, 4:30-9:30 p.m. April 11, Wildlife Images, 11845 Lower River Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-0222, wildlifeimages.org. Dinner, wine and beer, live and silent auctions, muisic by Emily Turner and DJ Ombe. Tickets $150.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 18, 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.
EARTH DAY CELEBRATION OF ALL BEINGS, 1-6 p.m. April 25, Sugarloaf Community Association, 206 Tetherow Road, Williams, williamscommunityforestproject.org. Environmental booths, children's activities, food, music, Earth species parade. Admission $20 suggested, free for children under 12; benefits Williams Community Forest Project.
GRANTS PASS THE HEARTH, 7 p.m. April 30, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, thehearthgp.com. Storytellers and musicians address the theme "Roots & Routes." Suggested $5 donation, benefits IV Can Do, the Illinois Valley Community Development Organization.
WINE STROLL, 2-6 p.m. May 8, downtown Grants Pass, 541-476-7717, grantspasschamber.org. Starting at Elegance Antiques, walk from business to business sampling wine, food, vendors. Tickets $50 advance, $55 day-of.
Jackson County
MEDFORD RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 12, Table Rock Road and Berrydale Avenue, Medford. Ride diesel trains and a motor car, see unique model railway layouts, learn about local railroad history, tour historical railroad equipment, with food for purchase. Admission is free, donations appreciated.
MOUNTAIN STARS QUILT SHOW, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 17-18, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, msquilters.com. Quilt exhibit, featured quilters, vendors, opportunity quilt,m boutique, make-and-take projects, silent auction, raffle baskets, food truck.
THIRD FRIDAY MEDFORD, 5-8 p.m. April 17 throughout downtown Medford. Local galleries and businesses host art shows, live music and other performers, food trucks. Free.
ROD & CUSTOM SHOW, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. April 18, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 19, Rogue X, 901 Rosanley Drive, Medford, bettercarshows.com. More than 200 custim builds, classic and vintage restorations, low riders, rat rods, mootorcycles. Admission $17 adults, $15 students, seniors, militatry.
EARTH DAY, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 18, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, scienceworksmuseum.org. Outdoor activities, experiences that highlight science, EcoQuest game, live music, bubble tables, vendors, food trucks. Free
BEEKMAN HOUSE TOURS, noon-3 p.m. April 18, May 16, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, historicjacksonville.org. Forty-five minute house tours (starting every 20 minutes), with a focus on daily life, 1900 vs. 2026. Tickets $8, cash or check at the door.
SPARKING ACTION: COMMUNITY WILDFIRE EDUCATION DAY, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 2, ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, scienceworksmuseum.org. Live fire science demonstrations, hands-on preparedness activities, film screening, games and crafts, wildfire preparedness tools and resources. Free.
ROAM THE ROGUE, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 2, six Upper Rogue Wine Trail wineries, upperroguewine.com. Wine tasting and food. Tickets $49 general, $15 for designated drivers.
SOUTHERN OREGON FLEA MARKET, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 24 Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-295-5986, More than 100 tables of items for sale. Cost $2, free for 12 and under.
CASINOS
Douglas County
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Jacquie Roar, April 17; Tattoo Expo, April 17-19; The Players, April 25; Live MMA, May 9; Hotel California, Eagles tribute, May 23; Grand Funk Railroad, July 10.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. UFC 327, April 11; David Lee Roth, April 18; KC and The Sunshine Band. May 16.
Oregon coast
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. Comedy on the Coast, April 3-4; Queensyche, April 25; One Vision of Queen, May 23; Joe Nichols, June 19; DJ dance music, Fridays and Saturdays, ongoing.
KO-KWEL CASINO RESORT COOS BAY, (formerly The Mill Casino), North Bend, 800-953-4800. UFC 327, April 11; Comedy Night, with Theo Snodgrass and Key Lewis, April 17; High Tide Tattoo & Art Festival, April 24-26; Comedy Night, with DJ Kamoflage and Carl Lee, May 22; BBQ, Blues Brews & Bourbon, May 23-24.
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. Remember When: Tribute to Alan Jackson, April 4; Comedy Night with Daniel Eachus, April 11.
LUCKY 7 CASINO, 350 N. Indian Road, Smith River, Calif., 707-487-7777. Mega Trivia, April 4.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. Laugh Out Loud Comedy, April 16; Ultimate Elvis Tribute, April 18; Riff-Raff: A High Voltage Tribute to AC/DC, April 24; Outlaw Mariachi, May 1; Laugh Out Loud Comedy, May 21; Thunder Rolls, Garth Brooks tribute, June 12.





