Last Update Thursday, May 16th, 2019
ALIBI TAVERN, 1220 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-2854. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. May, 18, David Modica, jazz guitar, 6-9 p.m.; May 19, Sarah Dion Brooks, jazz piano, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; May 22, Wiskey Wednesday with David Modica on guitar, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
CEDARWOOD SALOON, 1345 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-6160. May 17-18, Brass Alibi, rock, 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.; Thursdays, open jam, 7-11 p.m. No cover.
CLIMATE CITY BREWING, 509 S.W. G St. Grants Pass, 541-479-3725. May 18, Starvation Heights, contemporary covers, 7-10 p.m.; May 23, Brothers Reed folk Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, Salsa/Whiskey Party, 7-9 p.m., with Latin dance lesson at 7 p.m., dancing 7:30-9 p.m., no partner necessary, $5.
COCINA 7 TAQUERIA, 132 Blodgett Road, Williams, 541-846-6666. Thursdays, open mic, 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 5 p.m., no cover.
DOUBLE TAPS TAPROOM AND CRAFT SPIRITS, 945 N.E. D St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8475. May 16, The Tipsy Paintbrush, 6:15 p.m., $42, reservations at squareup.com; June 20, The Tipsy Paintbrush, 6:15 p.m., $35, reservations at squareup.com; Tuesdays, Trivia Night, 6-7:30 p.m. No cover.
THE G SPOT, 24099 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-5220. May 18, Luna and the Lunatics, funk, 8-11 p.m., $8; Thursdays, open mic with B Wishes, 7-11 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, karaoke with Jammer Dave, 9 p.m.-midnight, no cover.
G STREET BAR AND GRILL, 125 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-956-5427. May 17-18, Karl & The Raindogs, soul, funk, blues, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
GALICE RESORT, 11744 Galice Road, Galice, 541-476-3818. May 24, Saucy, classic and contemporary pop rock, disco, 5-9 p.m. No cover.
THE HAUL, 121 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4991. May 16, open mic, 7-10 p.m., sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m.; May 17, The Crux and John Underwood, folk punk, 9 p.m.-midnight; May 18, Spike McGuire, folk punk, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; June 9, unplugged, acoustic circle jam, 3-6 p.m. No cover.
JD'S SPORTS BAR AND BREWERY, 690 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-471-0383. May 17-18, Rock Candy, rock, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.
THE LAUGHING CLAM, 121 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1110. May 17, The Rhythm Kings, blues 7-10 p.m.; May 18, Sherlyn Gould Smith, acoustic covers, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
MUG SHOTS, 145 N.E. Mill St., Grants Pass, 541-479-6212. Fridays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
OLD BARN TAVERN, 2039 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-0222. Saturdays, karaoke, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
RIVER'S EDGE, 1936 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-244-1182. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Scott Head or David Modica, acoustic rock, blues, jazz, folk guitar, 5:30- 8 p.m. No cover.
ROYAL BARGE THAI CUISINE, 120 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-474-6942. May 17, Phil King, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
SHENANIGANS AT HERB'S, 515 Rogue River Highway, Grants Pass, 541-476-1668. May 17-18, Sights and Sounds Unlimited Hip Hop, DJ Chili Dog, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; Sunday-Wednesday, karaoke 8 p.m.-2 a.m.; Thursdays, karaoke 3-7 p.m., hip hop DJ Niko, 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.
THE SOUND LOUNGE, 225 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-479-0712. May 16, DJ FiNaTTiK, 8-11 p.m. ; May 17, Brenboy, rap hip hop album release, 8 p.m.-12:30 a.m., $10; May 18, Sylent Storm, Somewhere Between and Insanity's Reign, metal, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; May 19, DJ Ruku$, 8-10 p.m.; May 23, Brett Benton, country, delta blues, rock, roots, 9-11 p.m. No cover, unless otherwise noted.
SPEAKEASY TAPROOM & WINE BAR, 208 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-450-4248. May 17, Beth Wishes, acoustic rock, folk, 8-11 p.m.; Wednesdays, trivia, 6:30 p.m. No cover.
TAYLOR'S COUNTRY STORE, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541- 592-5358. May 17, Steve Keim, solo acoustic favorites, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
VICE BREWING COMPANY, 220 S.W. H St., Unit A, Grants Pass, 541-916-9060. Thursdays, trivia, 6:15 p.m. No cover.
WEEKEND BEER COMPANY, 550 S.W. Sixth St., Suite G, Grants Pass, 541-507-1919. May 23, Jug of Punch, old-time, Irish, Scottish, French-Canadian music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
WILD RIVER BREWERY AND PIZZA, 249 N. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction, 541-592-3556. May 17, Jim Barley, acoustic Americana, 6-9 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
WILD RIVER PUB, 533 N.E. F St., Grants Pass, 541-474-4456. May 16, acoustic bluegrass Americana jam, 6-9 p.m., no cover; Tuesdays, Mike Brons, acoustic guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
WOLF CREEK INN, 100 Front St., Wolf Creek, 541-866-2474. June 1, Lovely, acoustic singer songwriter, 6:30-9 p.m., on the patio. No cover.
APPLEGATE RIVER LODGE, 15100 Highway 238, Applegate, 541-761-9353, www.liveatthegate.com. May 22, Pete Kartsounes, bluegrass on the deck, weather permitting, 8 p.m., $10; June 4, Big Sam's Funky Nation, funk, jazz, rock, hip hop, 9 p.m., $15 advance, $20 door.
AQUA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 31 Water St., Ashland, 541-488-2782. May 17, McAlvage and Fretwell, folk, country, American roots, 9-11 p.m.; May 19, The Bathtub Gin Serenaders, swing jazz, 2-4 p.m.; Wednesdays, open mic, 8-10 p.m. No cover.
BAMBOO ROOM AT KING WAH'S, 1182 Court St., Medford, 541-772-1820. May 25, Hanuman Olam, Swami Netero, Jerico Levi, Jerry the Black and more, 7 p.m., cover; May 26, Witchpriest, Witch Cult and Nagamatr, 7-10 p.m., all ages until 10 p.m., $5.
BELLA UNION, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1770. May 16, Tim Mitchell, light rock, 7-9 p.m.; May 17-18, Black Lung Riot, 8-11 p.m.; May 23, Frederick & Warner, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
THE BLACK SHEEP, 51 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6414. May 17, LEFT, indie rock, 9 p.m.-midnight, $5; May 18, Southern Oregon Ukulele Players, 3-5 p.m.; May 18, Death Plant, alt, ska, pop, 9-11:30 p.m., $5; May 19, Johnny Callahan, acoustic rock, 7-9 p.m.; May 20, Antics Improv, 8 p.m.; May 21, Rogue Poetry Slam with Alex, 8:30 p.m., $5; Tuesdays, open mic with Robbie DaCosta, 8:30-10:30 p.m., no cover; Wednesdays, Magic Night, 6-9 p.m., Blades of Grass, acoustic bluegrass, 9-11 p.m., no cover; Thursdays, dart tournament, 7:30 p.m., game night, 8 p.m., no cover; Sundays, Celtic music, 2-5 p.m., no cover.
BOOMTOWN SALOON, 105 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-702-2252. May 18, True Reactions, R&B 8:30-11:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, acoustic open mic, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
BRICKROOM, 35 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6030. May 17, TGTG, indie-rock, 9 p.m., $5; May 24, Circus No. 9, progressive bluegrass, jazz, rock, 9 p.m., $10.
CALLAHAN'S MOUNTAIN LODGE, Interstate 5 Exit 6, south of Ashland, 541-482-1299. Saturdays through Wednesdays, Ken Hart, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, John Hollis, guitar and vocals, 6-9 p.m., no cover.
CATTLEMEN'S, 108 Depot St., Rogue River, 541-582-1631. May 18, Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, 9 p.m.-midnight; Thursdays and Fridays, karaoke, 8 p.m.-midnight. No cover.
CHADWICKS PUB AND SPORTS BAR, 2300 Biddle Road, Medford, 541-770-1234. May 17-18, Comedy Night with opener Steven Tye and headliner David Testroet, 8 p.m., $10.
THE EDGE NIGHTCLUB & PATIO, 25 S. Riverside, Medford. Fridays and Saturdays,, DJ dance music, 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
4 DAUGHTERS IRISH PUB, 126 W. Main St., Medford, 541-779-4455. Saturdays, Jug of Punch, Irish music, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
GIL'S, 175 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, 541-488-6139. June 7, Eight Dollar Mountain, bluegrass, Americana. 6-10 p.m. No cover.
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL, 31 S. Grape St., Medford, 541-500-8881. May 16, Latin Night, bachata class, 7:30 p.m., dance social, 8-10 p.m., $5 social only, $7 dance and social; May 17-18, Saucy, rock, pop, disco, 8 p.m.-midnight; May 21, Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra, big band, swing, 7-9 p.m.; May 23,Latin Night, bachata class, 7:30 p.m., dance social, 8-10 p.m., $5 social only, $7 dance and social; Wednesdays, line dancing, 6-9 p.m. No cover.
HABANEROS, 142 N. Front St., Medford, 541-779-9770. May 17, Spicy When Naked, punk rock, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; May 18, Latino Night with DJ Coco, 8:30-11:30 p.m. No cover.
THE HOMESTEAD PUB , 119 E. Main St., Rogue River, 541-299-0644. May 11, Ruby Rain, country, rock, blues, R&B, 8 p.m.-midnight; Tuesdays, open mic jam, 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.
HOWIEE'S ON FRONT, 16 N. Front St., Medford, 541-773-5767. May 17, Shae Celine &The Don't Stop, funk and soul originals and covers, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; May 18, Ledbetter Band, classic rock, Americana, blues, folk, 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.
J'VILLE TAVERN, 125 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-899-1170. May 17, The Black Cadillac Kings, classic rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. No cover.
JOHNNY B'S ROCKIN' DINER, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford, 541-773-1900. May 16, Chris Staples Band, singer songwriter, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.; May 20, open mic and jam, music, comedy and spoken word, 9 p.m.-midnight. Cover charges vary.
LA BAGUETTE MUSIC CAFE, 340 A St., Ashland, 541-482-0855. May 17, Sidewalk Cafe, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; May 18, Thor Polson Trio, jazz, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; May 23, Thor & His 88 Hammers, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
LOFT BRASSERIE & BAR, 18 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, 541-482-1116. June 27, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop, 8-10 p.m. No cover.
LUNA CAFE & MERCANTILE, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-482-3372. May 19, Ed Dunsavage Trio, jazz, 4-6 p.m.; May 22, Ripple Effect, Grateful Dead and Beatles, 5:30-7:30 p.m. No cover.
MORRTON'S, 980 Phoenix Road, Medford, 541-772-3154. May 17, Mercy Duo, rock, blues, 8-10 p.m. No cover.
OBERON'S RESTAURANT & BAR, 45 N. Main St., Ashland, 541-708-6652. May 22, Megan Diana, 8-10 p.m.; Fridays, Dan Engle and Friends, traditional Irish dance music, 6-9 p.m.; Mondays, open mic, 9 p.m.; Thursdays, karaoke, 9 p.m. No cover.
OSMO'S ALEHOUSE, 522 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-816-4422. May 17, The John Dough Boys, folk, punk, Americana, 7-9 p.m. No cover.
PIER 21, 841 Stewart Ave., Medford, 541-776-3263. May 17, Hog Wild, classic rock, soul, blues, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; May 18, live music, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, open jam night, 8-11 p.m. No cover.
ROCKY TONK SALOON & GRILL, 333 E. Main St., Medford, 541-973-2887. June 2, Demun Jones, Adam Calhoun and Crucifix, country for 21 and older, doors 6 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., $20 advance, $25 door; Tuesdays and Fridays, free line dance lessons, 7-9 p.m., no cover.
THE ROGUE GRAPE, 36 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-622-8622. May 19, Pop-Up Wine Shop, noon-4 p.m.; May 20, Danielle Kelly and Dean Angermeier, jazz, retro soul, 5-8 p.m. No cover./
THE ROGUE GROWLER, 454 Highland Drive, Medford, 541-779-4031. May 10, Minty Fresh, 6-9 p.m.; Tuesdays, live music, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
SMITHFIELDS PUB & PIES, 23 S. Second St., Ashland, 541-482-7437. Thursdays, trivia, 8-10 p.m. No cover.
THE TALENT CLUB, 114 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-2721. May 16, Black Market Comedy with Carl Lee, Dustin Wood and Levi Anderson, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; May 17, Sol Seed, rock, hip hop, soul, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; May 25, Lance Canales and The Flood, roots blues, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10; May 29, Ezra Bell, soul twang, 9 p.m.-midnight, $10;
TOUVELLE LODGE, 9367 Table Rock Road, Central Point, 541-826-4855. June 2 The John Dough Boys, folk rock, punk grass, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
THE VILLAGE, 539 Medford Center, 310-235-0444. May 19, Incognito, pop, light rock, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
WALKABOUT BREWING COMPANY, 921 Mason Way, Medford, 541-734-4677. May 18, Jaya Rise, Justin Gordon and The Holy Mackerels, Haven Yates, The Shaky Harlots, CD release party, 6:30-11 p.m,. $12 advance at merctickets.com.
WILD GOOSE CAFE & BAR, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland, 541-488- 4103. May 16, Bob Dylan Birthday Bash, 7-10 p.m.; May 17, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; May 18, karaoke, 8:30-11:30 p.m.; May 19, Jim Quimby, piano jazz, 6-8 p.m., open mic, 8-11 p.m.; May 20, Norma Jean and the Ed Dunsavage Trio, jazz, 7-10 p.m.; May 21, An American Forrest, Americana, 8-11 p.m.; May 22, Robbie DaCosta and Bree, rock, blues, soul, 7-10 p.m. No cover.
AUGUSTINO ESTATE VINEYARDS, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-1881. May 19, Mike and Robin McDonald, classic, contemporary rock, 2-5 p.m. No cover.
PLAISANCE RANCH, 16955 Water Gap Road, Williams, 541-846-7175. May 24, Wine Down, with music by Terry Robb, 5:30-8:30 p.m. No cover.
SCHMIDT FAMILY VINEYARDS, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9985. May 17, Rogue Rage Duo, delta blues, 5-8 p.m. No cover.
TROON VINEYARD, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, 541-846-9900. May 26, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz guitar, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
AURORA VINES VINEYARD, 2287 Pioneer Road, Talent, 551-535-5287. 897-0592. May 26, Lee Stewart, light rock, pop on keyboards, 1-3 p.m. No cover.
BELLE FIORE WINERY, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland, 541-552-4900. May 16, Silver Lake 66, folk, blues, 6-8 p.m.; May 17, Jeff Klotzel, singer songwriter, 6-8 p.m.; May 18, The Rogue Suspects, rock, 6-8 p.m.; May 19, Grant Ruiz and Dan Fellman, classical guitar, 5-7 p.m.; May 22, The River South, roots americana, 5-7 p.m.; May 23, Money Beats, upbeat classic rock, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
DANCIN' VINEYARDS, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford, 541-245-1133. May 22, Allison Scull and Victor Martin, acoustic jazz-soul, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; May 23, Teddy Abrams, piano, 5:30-6:30 p.m. No cover.
DEL RIO VINEYARDS & WINERY, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill, 541-855-2062. May 19, Not Too Shabby, pop, rock, contemporary, 3-5 p.m. No cover.
EDENVALE WINERY, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford, 541-512-2955, ext. 2. May 17, The Money Beats, upbeat classic rock, 6-9:30 p.m., cover; May 18, Bridal Showcase, vendors, raffles,11 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 19, Dayton Mason, gypsy jazz, 1-4 p.m., no cover.
GRIZZLY PEAK WINERY, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland, 541-482-5700. June 5, Maracuja, Latin American music, 7-9 p.m., $15,
JAXON VINEYARDS, 5709 Hughes Road, Medford, 541-512-1514. June 22, The Brothers Reed, acoustic Americana folk pop, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
KRISELLE CELLARS, 12956 Modoc Road, White City, 541-830-8466. May 17, Brian Parris, acoustic guitar and vocals, 5-7 p.m.; May 19, Doug Warner, variety, 1-4 p.m. No cover.
LEDGER DAVID CELLARS, 245 N. Front St., Central Point, 541-664-2218. May 24, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
PASCHAL WINERY, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-535-7957. May 19, Tony Brusset 3:30-5:30 p.m., no cover.
RED LILY VINEYARDS, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville, 541-846-6800. June 20, Mercy with Lynda Morrison, blues, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
RELLIK WINERY, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point, 541-499-0449. May 18, Holly Gleason, acoustic guitar and vocals, 4-6 p.m.; May 19, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, Motown, soul, 4-6 p.m. No cover.
ROXY ANN WINERY, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-776-2315. May 17, Danielle Kelly Soul Project, R&B, Motown, soul, 6-8 p.m., $5-$7; May 19, B Wishes and Jack Hopfinger, acoustic rock, blues, folk, 3-5 p.m., no cover.
SOUTH STAGE CELLARS, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville, 541-899-9120. May 17, Marshall Stack & Friends, folk, 6-8 p.m.; May 18, Brian Swann Band, rock, blues, May 25, Maddy Joy Trio, acoustic soul, jazz, 6-8 p.m. No cover.
STONERIVER VINEYARD, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent, 541-864-9234. May 18, The Brothers Reed, acoustic indie folk pop duo, 5-7 p.m., no cover.
TRIUM WINES, 203 E. Main St., Talent, 541-625-9100. May 17, Strange Talents, folk nouveau originals, jazz, blues, rock, 5-7 p.m., no cover.
WILD WINES, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville, 541-899-1565. June 2, Margo Cilker, country, 2-6 p.m. No cover.
DAYTIME KARAOKE, 1-4 p.m. Thursdays, Cascade Retirement, 1357 Rewood Circle (three-story building), Grants Pass, 541-479-1284. Legacy Karaoke hosts karaoke open to community members of all ages. Free, with free refreshments.
ACOUSTIC JAM, 6-9 p.m. May 16, 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.
ANTHONY CUSENZA, 7:30 p.m. May 16, Barnstormers Theater, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557. Singer-songwriter, AKA Ras Cricket, plays guitar, keyboards. Tickets $15.
PIGS ON THE WING, 8 p.m. May 17, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Pink Floyd tribute band plays the album "Animals" in its entirety, for 21 and older only. Tickets $25.
3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. May 18, Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins St., Cave Junction, 541-592-2981. "Blue Pacific" program features music from the Pacific islands, with percussion, guitarists, ukuleles and hula dancers. Admission by donation.
YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 7:30 p.m. May 18, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, 541-858-8859. Young musicians perform orchestral favorites and film music by Holst, John Williams, John Ottman, Strauss, Copland and Horner. Tickets $10 general, $5 students; sold at Oregon Books in Grants Pass, Paddington Station in Ashland, Artistic Piano in Medford.
3 RIVERS CHORALE, 3 p.m. May 19, Bethany Presbyterian Church, 741 N.W. Fourth St., Grants Pass, 541-592-2981. "Blue Pacific" program features music from the Pacific islands, with percussion, guitarists, ukuleles and hula dancers. Tickets $15; sold at Oregon Books and at the door.
SARA AND KENNY, 7 p.m. May 30, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Classical guitarist and jazz guitarist present everything from Bach to Billie Holiday to Joni Mitchell,. Tickets $15.
FLOATER, 8 p.m. May 31, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass, 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.com. Indie rock,for 21 and older only. Tickets $20.
THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. June 1, Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N.E. B St., Grants Pass. Orchestra performs music from Beethoven's Sixth Symphony, "Fiddler on the Roof," "Fellowship of the Ring," :Somewhere In Time," "Claire de Lune," "Bolero" and Shostakovich Waltz No. 2. Free, donations accepted at the door.s
LITA FORD, 7 p.m. June 7, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, brownpapertickets.com. 1980s rock, for all ages, with Kip Winger and Sylent Storm opening. Tickets $28 and $45 general, $24 and $38 veterans, $15 kids 12 and younger.
ROCK CONCERT, 6-10:30 p.m. June 9, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Your Hands Write History, Terra, Deathbreaker, Ghost Heart, Undertows, Cathedral Hills, EP release show, $8, all ages.
ROCK CONCERT, 8-11 p.m. June 14, Eaden Ballroom, 244 S.W. K St., Grants Pass. Music by Haven Yates, Ghost Kings, Nordic Daughter, $5, all ages.
SINGSPIRATION, 5 p.m. June 30, First Christian Church, 305 S.W. H St., Grants Pass, 541-226-5704. Sing and celebrate event open to the public. Free.
SENIOR PERCUSSION RECITAL, 7:30 p.m. May 16, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou,edu. Patrick Duval performs. Free admission.
CRAZY TOWN, 8 p.m. May 16, Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland, liveatthearmory.com. Rap rock, for all ages. $20.
FOGLINE, 5-7:30 p.m. May 17, Vogel Plaza, Main Street, Medford, 541-821-7838. Country music. Free.
COMMUNITY DRUMMING, 6-7 p.m. May 17, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Drumming circle, no experience needed. Some drums, rattles available or bring your own. Free. third Friday
ALICE DIMICELE BAND, 7:30 p.m. May 17, Unitarian Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland, 541-535-3140. Organic acoustic groove music, with silent auction, raffle to benefit the Grandmothers Empowerment Project. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $30 premium seating; tickets at The Music Coop in Ashland and online at http://bit.ly/AliceDi.
YOUTH SYMPHONY OF SOUTHERN OREGON, 7:30 p.m. May 17, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland,; 3 p.m. May 19, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-858-8859, 541-779-3000. Young musicians perform orchestral favorites and film music by Holst, John Williams, John Ottman, Strauss, Copland and Horner. Tickets $10 general, $5 students; sold at Paddington Station in Ashland, Artistic Piano in Medford, Oregon Books in Grants Pass.
ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-6 p.m. May 18, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-552-2250, rogueworldmusic.org. Multi-cultural music, dance, storytelling, with global cuisine and beverages.
ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY DISCOVERY CONCERT, 2 p.m May 18, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 651-708-6400. Orchestra, with narrator Robin Downward, presents the Lemony Snicket's story "The Composer is Dead," with portions enhanced with Spanish translation. Free; instrument petting zoo opens at 1 p.m.
CHIRGILCHIN AND YULIYANA KRIVOSHAPKINA, 8 p.m. May 18, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. Throat singing ensemble and jaw harp player. $20, at brownpapertickets.com, $50 for concert and workshops.
ROGUE VALLEY PEACE CHOIR, 7:30 p.m. May 19, United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford; 3 p.m. May 19, First Methodist Church, 175 N. Main St., Ashland, 206-419-4683. Songs of peace, social justice, environmental stewardship. Free, donations welcome.
SOUTHERN OREGON CONCERT BAND, 7 p.m. May 23, Central Medford High School, 81`5 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford, 541-324-0404. Music from the movies. Admission by donation.
MIMI FOX, 7 p.m. May 24, Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Solo acoustic jazz guitar. $25 general, $20 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.
LIVE FROM THE SPRINGS, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 25, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. Free monthly event with food, artists, music by Ancient Souls, Dubtonic Kru, Jah Sun and The Rising Tide, Spunj.
ELIJAH RAY AND THE BAND OF LIGHT, 8 p.m. May 30, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. Transformational, healing music. $20 advance, $30 door.
LOCASH, 8 p.m. May 31, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, attheexpo.com. Modern country, classic rock. Tickets $18 lawn, $25 reserved, $35 standing floor only.
JEFFERSON STATE CHORAL COALITION, 7:30 p.m. June 1, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. "Turn the World Around" program includes a world premier composition by Kirby and Markita Shaw, plus "Bridge Over Troubled Water, " :It Starts in the Heart," "Simple Gifts" and "You're the Voice," among others, Tickets $25 adults, $10 students.
"AN AMERICAN IN PARIS," 3 p.m. June 2, North Medford High School, 1900 Keene Way Drive, Medford, 541-734-4116, jcconcerts.org. Trumpeter Dan Kocurek and pianist Christine Eggert perform music by Debussy, Gershwin, Stravinsky and Piazzolla, plus cabaret songs of Edith Piaf. Tickets $25.
ASHLAND CITY BAND, 7 p.m. Thursdays, June 13-Aug. 15, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland, 541-245-9494, ashlandband.org. Outdoor summer concerts, with pre-show entertainment beginning at 6:15 p.m. Free.
RAIN — A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES, 8 p.m. June 13, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Tribute band performs the entire "Abbey Road" album, with Paul Turnipseed Trio in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $57 reserved, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn, with blanket options available.
CHASE RICE, 7:30 p.m. June 14, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Country, with music to be announced in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $43 reserved, $45 standing room only, $39 lawn, $29 child lawn.
THIRD EYE BLIND, 7:30 p.m. June 16, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Progressive rock, with Ra Ra Riot opening and, with music to be announced in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $75 reserved, $85 standing room only, $49 lawn, $39 child lawn.
LITTLE RIVER BAND, 7:30 p.m. June 19, Britt Festivals, Jacksonville, 541-773-6077, brittfest.org. Pop rock, with music to be announced in the Britt Performance Garden at 6 p.m. Tickets $52 reserved, $42 lawn, $32 child lawn, with blanket options available.
BOB RAWLINGS & THE ED DUNSAVAGE TRIO, 7 p.m. June 29, Old Siskiyou Barn, Ashland, 541-488-3869, siskiyoumusicproject.com. Jazz tribute to Stan Getz and Charlie Byrd. $25 general, $20 Siskiyou Music Project members, $10 students.
DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA, 7 p.m. May 21, First United Methodist Church, 1771 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-236-2566. Students 8 and older present spring concert. Donation.
CONCERT FOR AMERICORPS, 4-8 p.m. May 24, behind Old Soul Pizza, 525 S.E. Main St., Roseburg, 541-672-7065, umpquawatersheds.org. Singer-songwriter Neil Gregory opens the show, followed by Lance Canales and The Flood playing roots-blues Americana. Tickets $15, to benefit AmeriCorps environmental education program. Sold online and at the door.
GARTH BROOKS, 7 p.m. June 29, Autzen Stadium, Eugene, 877-654-2784, ticketmaster.com. Country music, rain or shine. Tickets, with fees, $94.95.
NOTHWEST WORLD REGGAE FESTIVAL, July 26-28, Marcola, 503-427-1934, nwwrf.com. Three days of reggae roots music, with craft and food booths. Three-day pass, with camping, $100-$200, two-day pass, with camping, $110, Sunday only with camping, $40.
"BELL, BOOK AND CANDLE," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m Sundays, June 7-23, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass, 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com. A modern-day witch casts a spell to find love. Tickets $15, $12 each for groups of 10 or more; June 6 preview is $5, June 13 show is pay-what-you-can.
"DINNER TO DIE FOR, 6 p.m. Saturdays, Cynthia's Home Sweet Home, 1038 N.W. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-5953. Interactive murder mystery dinner theater. $30, reservations required.
SHANE KOYCZAN: SPOKEN WORD ARTIST, 7:30 p.m. May 16, Havurah Shir Hadash, 185 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland, 541-488-7716, brownpapertickets.com. Dramatic poetry presentation. Tickets $20; sold at Music Coop in Ashland and online.
"SILKWORMS,"8 p.m. May 17-18, May 23-24, 2 and 8 p.m. May 25, 2 p.m. May 26, OCA Black Box Theatre, 475 University Way, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. 17th century Dominican nuns resist the oppression of their male superiors leading to a stand-off. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 students.
"TWELFTH NIGHT," 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, May 16-June 1, Rogue Community College Performance Hall, Medford, 541-608-4401. Students stage William Shakespeare comedy. Tickets $14 general, $7 students, sold at RCC book store or online at eventbrite.com (search RCC Theater); pay-what-you-can preview is 7:30 p.m. May 16.
DANCE RECITAL, 7 p.m. May 17-18, Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point, 541-494-6348. Program by students of the Crater Renaissance Academy, with excerpts from Studio Roxander Academy of Ballet's summer show. Pay what you can.
"CATTLE MUTILATION: THE MUSICAL," 7:30 p.m. May 17-18, Randall Theatre, 20 S. Fir St., Medford, 541-632-3258, randalltheatre.com. Puppeteers for fears present original R-rated horror-comedy musical with puppets, space-jazz music. $15 reserved, pick-your-price at the door.
"ANGELS IN AMERICA — MILLENNIUM APPROACHES,"8 p.m. May 16-18, 8 p.m. May 23-24, 2 and 8 p.m. May 25, 2 p.m. May 26, OCA Mainstage Theatre, 475 University Way, Ashland, 541-552-6348, oca.sou.edu. An examination of the AIDS crisis, fraying relationships and the soul of America during the 1980s. Tickets $20 general, $15 seniors, $5 students.
"THE GIN GAME," 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through May 19, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent, 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Games of gin rummy for two elderly residents at a nursing home turns into a bitter rivalry. $28-$36, $20 general rush tickets and $10 student rush tickets sold one hour before curtain, as available; May 1 8 p.m. is pay-what-you-can previews, May 2 8 p.m. is $20 preview; May 8 is benefit performance for The Tudor Guild.
"SHERLOCK HOLMES AND THE SIGN OF THE FOUR," 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through May 26, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. Holmes and Watson tackle a mystery, multiple murders. $25, $36, $39.
JP SPEARS, 7 p.m May 31, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Comedian and YouTube star does stand-up comedy. $27.50, $30.50 general, VIP meet-and-greet tickets are $84.50.
"SILENT SKY" 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. Sundays, May 31-June 16, Collaborative Theatre Project, 555 Medford Center, Medford, 541-779-1055, www.ctporegon.org. Story of the first female astronomer. Tickets $25 general, $22 seniors, $18 students and children; May 30 preview is $15.
"MAMMA MIA," 8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, 1 and 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, June 7-Aug. 18, Oregon Cabaret Theatre, First and Hargadine streets, Ashland, 541-488-2902, theoregoncabaret.com. A woman seeks the identity of her father on the eve of her wedding, set to music of Abba. $29, $39, $43.
BRIAN REGAN, 7:30 p.m. June 7, Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-779-3000, craterian.org. Stand-up comedy. $44, $47, $50.
OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, through Oct. 27, Ashland, 541-482-4331, www.osfashland.org. The 2019 season continues with: "As You Like It" through Oct. 26; "Mother Road," through Oct. 26; "Hairspray," through Oct. 27; "Cambodian Rock Band" "Between Two Knees," through Oct. 27. Next up: "Macbeth, June 7-Oct. 11," "Alice in Wonderland," June 8-Oct. 12, "All's Well That Ends Well," June 9-Oct. 13. Dates, times, ticket prices vary.
"CALENDAR GIRLS," 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, May 30-June 23, Betty Long Unruh Theatre, 1614 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-673-2125, www.uact-theatre.com.Women raise money for a local hospital by selling calendars with nude photos. $6-$13.
"THE MAD TEA PARTY,", 6 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 5 p.m. Sundays, July 12-21, Grand Victorian Theatre, 828 N. Old Pacific Highway, Myrtle Creek, 541-863-5000. Dinner theater featuring Mad Hatter and other Wonderland characters. $40 adults, $25 children 12 and younger.
KIDS CARNIVAL, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 18, Grants Pass/Merlin Moose Lodge, 330 Merlin Ave., Merlin, 541-659-0579. Games with prizes, a bike raffle, free identification kids. Free.
W.I.L.D. — WILDERNESS INTEGRATED LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT, 1-4 p.m. May 19, June 2, June 23, July 7, July 21, Williams, contact info@williamscommunityforestproject.org. Outdoor educational program for children. By donation. Contact to register.
SENSATIONAL STORYTIME, 11 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, through June 4, Grants Pass Library, 200 N.W. C St., Grants Pass, 541-956-2059, ext. 4743, 541-476-0571. Inclusive, interactive storytime for ages 2-4. with free play, circle time with books and songs, sensory-focused art activity. Free, registration required.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, June 22-Aug. 3, Josephine Community Libraries, 541-476-0571. "A Universe of Stories" open to readers of all ages, with a chance to win prizes, includes crafts and activities for 12 and younger, weekly raffle for teens, and a one-time drawing for adults.
SUMMER THEATER CAMP, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 8-20, Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center, Eighth and Olive streets, Grants Pass, oneeleventheatrecompany.com. Kids 7-16 take workshops voice, music, dance, a ting, improvisation, set and costume design, and put on a performance of Disney's "Frozen, Jr." Cost is $200, register by April 30, $225 after April 30. Some scholarships available.
INDOOR PLAY GROUP, 9-11 a.m. Mondays, 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Grants Pass Family YMCA, 1000 Redwood Ave., Grants Pass, 541-474-0001. Games, activities for toddlers, preschoolers and older children. Free; parents must stay with children.
YOUTH SKILLS PROGRAM, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, Williams, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays in Grants Pass, through May, thesharpeningstone.com. Wilderness education for ages 7-9 and 10-13, with games and activities to help youth experience nature. $30 per student per day; registration in one-month blocks only.
KID TIME CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, 106 N. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-9922, www.kid-time.org. Interactive exhibits and classes that promote imagination and cooperative play. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission $6-$10.
SCIENCEWORKS, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-6767, www.scienceworksmuseum.org. Exhibits and activities related to energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering, other Exhibits: Wild Music: Sounds and Songs of Life," through Sept. 2. Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; admission $10-$12, free for kids under 2; admission $3 every first Sunday.
FIRST FRIDAY LIVE, 5-9 p.m. June 7, downtown Grants Pass, 541-450-6180, facebook.com/grantspassfirstfridaylive. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.
ART IN THE COMMUNITY, members of the Josephine County Artists' Association show their paintings. For May Lori Garfield at US Bank, 400 S.W. Sixth St., JR Raysin at Major Art & Framing, 1951 Redwood Ave.; Carla Griffin at Umpqua Bank, 1670 Williams Highway.
BOHEMIAN BAR & BISTRO, 233 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-471-7158. Photo Art & Fun by Mike Machado, through May.
GALLERY ONE AT THE MUSEUM, 229-B S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1218."Spin Cycle," new kaleidoscope hexie arrangements by fabric artist Linda Dunn, through May 31.
GRANTS PASS MUSEUM OF ART, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. "Social Justice Revisited," select paintings spanning five decades of remembering, reliving, resisting, by Betty LaDuke, through May 24.
ILLINOIS VALLEY FINE ARTISTS, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mondays, Rogue Community College Belt Building, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-592-6351. Artists work in all media. Dues $30 per year.
MY LITTLE CORNER CAFE, 124 S.E. G St., Grants Pass. Paintings and sculpture by e' bender-webb, through May.
PAIN 2 PERFORMANCE, 111 S.E. G St., Grants Pass, 541-916-8350. Photographs that take a skewed view of the world by Thomas Glassman, through May.
SOUTHERN OREGON GUILD GALLERY, 24353 Redwood Highway, Kerby, 541-659-3858. "Sows' Ears to Silk Purses," upcycling by gallery artists, who make something of value from something of little value, through July 20.
UNTITLED 2.0, 119 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, www.untitled2gallery.com. A preview of monumental icons completed for St. Innocent Russian Orthodox Church in Rogue River, through May.
WISEMAN GALLERY, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-956-7481. RCC Student Exhibition, May 23-June 13.
SOUTHERN OREGON SOCIETY OF ARTISTS, 7 p.m. May 20 Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-625-3285, 541-441-4993. Wendy Gell gives demonstration of multimedia techniques. Free.
ART SALON, 2 p.m. last Sundays, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Monthly program in which local artists discuss the evolution of their art and present digital photos of their work. Schedule: May 26 is Linda Dixon.
ASHLAND GALLERY WALK, 5-8 p.m. June 7, downtown Ashland, 541-488-8430, 877-PLAN-ART. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries.
JACKSONVILLE ART WALK, 5-7 p.m. June 8, Jacksonville. Artists' receptions at downtown galleries. Free.
THIRD FRIDAY ART WALK, 5-8 p.m. May 17, throughout Medford. Local galleries and businesses hold receptions for art viewers. Free.
AMERICAN TRAILS, 250 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2553. Indigenous arts and crafts, Native American jewelry and wildlife art, ongoing.
ART AND SOUL GALLERY, 247 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-9006. "Come the Spring With All its Splendor," watercolors by Charlotte Peterson, through May.
ART DU JOUR GALLERY, 213 E. Main St. Medford, 541-770-3190. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.
ART PRESENCE, 206 Fifth St., Jacksonville, 541-899-3759. Fabric collage by Diana Rasmussen, through May; "Peaceful Gardens: A Celebration of Summer," with a variety of work in various media by gallery members, through June 30.
ASHLAND ART CENTER, 357 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.
ASHLAND ART WORKS, 291 Oak St., Ashland, 541-488-4735. Art quilts by Claudia Law, through May.
BERRYMAN GALLERY, at the Craterian theater, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-772-8118. "The Inconscious in Paint" work by Micah Ofstendahl, through May 21.
CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS, Art Building, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-212-0292."When I Live My Dream,"photography, printmaking and embroidery by Anna McGrath; "The Company I Keep," paintings of people by Thomas Fisher; "Home Away From Home," prints of places by Hayley Weak; "Beautiful View, Magnificent Desolation," mixed media work by Patrick Vogel; "On Form and Function," pottery by Rafael Ordorica; "The Voice of Art Students," work by the SOU contemporary drawing and painting class, through May 24.
GALLERIE KARON, 500 A St., Ashland, 541-482-9008. "Safari!" a journey to Africa artifacts from Ashanti to Yuruba, from Benin to Nigeria, through May.
HANSON HOWARD GALLERY, 89 Oak St. Ashland, 541-488-2562. Hand-built clay figures by Sue Springer and paintings inspired by a trip to Japan by Robert Koch, through June 4.
HOUSTON'S CUSTOM FRAMING AND FINE ART, 280 E. Hersey St., Ashland, 541-482-1983. Work by gallery artists, ongoing.
NIMBUS, 25 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-482-3621. Contemporary paintings, glass, wood, ceramics and jewelry by gallery artists, ongoing.
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY, 357 E, Main St., Ashland, 541-482-2772. I"Bouquet of Pink Tulips," images by John Christer Petersen, through May.
ROGUE GALLERY, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford, 541-772-8118. "Finding Form," paintings by Katy Cauker, through May 31; reception 4:30-8 p.m. May 17; "Surface and Structures," abstract paintings by Cammy Davis and ceramic figures by Nadine Gay, through June 21; work in various media by 34 gallery members, through Aug. 22.
SCHNEIDER MUSEUM OF ART, Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street, Ashland, 541-552-6245, sma.sou.edu.
When I Live My Dream," mixed media work by Anna McGrath; "The Company I Keep," paintings of poeple by Thomas Fisher; "Home Away From Home," prints ofplaces by Hayley Weak' "Beautiful View, Magnificent Desolation," paintings by Patrick Vogel; "On Form and Function," ceramic work by Rafael Ordorica; "The Voice oif the Art Students," work by the contemnporary drawing and painting class, through May 24.
SHEPHERD'S DREAM, 42 E, Main St.,m, Ashland, 541-708-5439. "Pacific Northwest Wonderland," through May.
STUDIO A.B, 621 A St., Ashland, 541-482-2253. Drawings by Ann Di-Salvo and digital collage by Bruce Bayard, ongoing.
STUDIO 151, 151 N. Pioneer St., Ashland, studio151ashland.com. Mixed media figures and wall art by Elizabeth York and "Evolutionary Art," enhanced Chinese wall panels by Jane Sterling, through May.
THE ART GALLERY AT UCC, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, 541-440-4692. Student Art show, May 17-June 7.
UMPQUA VALLEY ARTS ASSOCIATION, 1624 W. Harvard Ave., Roseburg, 541-672-2532. "Artworks Northwest," selected works by Northwest artists, juried group exhibit by six member artists, "Celebrating Abstractions, abstract painting and sculpture by five member artists, "Unfamiliar Ground," paintings by Elizabeth Magee and Shannon Sullivan, "It's Not You It's Me," works by Umpqua Community College students, May 17-June 30; reception 5-7 p.m. May 17.
DEL NORTE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 450 H St. Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1336. "Art from the Inside," multi media visual arts by prisoners at Pelican Bay State Prison, through June 20.
AUTHOR SIGNING, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. May 18, Oregon Books and Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass, 541-476-3132. Author Jadie Jones presents "Wayward," the conclusion to her "Hightower Trilogy." Free.
NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: AUTHOR'S FAIR, 6-9 p.m. May 23, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289. Book Fair with a chance to meet more than 20 local authors and illustrators, with refreshments. Free admission.
AUTHOR INNOVATIVE MARKETING, 2:30-4 p.m. June 4, Washington Federal Bank, 290 Union Ave., Grants Pass, 541-643-9289, doranne@yourbodybook.com, www.aimforwriters.com. Authors work together to promote their craft, increase public awareness, expand readership, increase sales.
CHRISTIAN WRITERS SUPPORT GROUP, noon-1:30 p.m. June 11, All the World Christian Center, 237 S.E. G St., Grants Pass (use door between the cleaners and the church), 541-441-0932, writerkate@mail.com, 541-601-1588, genekimsim@gmail.com. Writers share up to one page of their writing to share. No membership fee, donations welcome.
POETRY SHARING, 7-9 p.m. June 14, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St., Grants Pass, 541-479-3290. Read or listen to poems, on the theme "Destination." Free, donations welcome.
JOY LUCK BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP, 2-3:30 p.m. first and third Thursday, Countryside Village, 1700 Kellenbeck Road, Grants Pass, 541-476-7665. Long-time book discussion group reads and discusses one book per month; fifth Thursday is a no-host lunch outing.
AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. May 16, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Jim Reiland, contributing editor of "Straw Bale Building Details." Free.
AUTHOR READING, 7 p.m. May 16, Headwaters, 84 Fourth St., Ashland. Author Julia Corbett reads from her award-winning nonfiction book "Out of the Woods."
GOLD HILL BOOK CLUB, 3-4 p.m. May 17, Gold Hill Library, 202 Dardanelles St., Gold Hill, 541-855-1994. Book discussion group reads "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards. Free.
AUTHOR TALK, 1 p.m. May 18, Applegate Library, 18485 N. Applegate Road, Applegate, 541-846-7346. Amira Makansi presents "Literary Libations: What to Drink with What You Read."
AUTHOR EVENT, 2 p.m. May 18, Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Ruth Jim Reiland presents "Straw Bale Building Details: An Illustrated Guide for Design and Construction." Free.
AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. May 20, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Sue DeMarinis presents her novel "Oh, Baby! An Adoption Story." Free.
POETRY READING, 7 p.m. May 22, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Carlos Reyes and Alma Rosa Alvarez present their poetry. Free.
AUTHOR EVENT, 7 p.m. May 23, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, 541-488-0029. Michael Niemann presents "No Right Way." Free.
BRAIN BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP, 1:30-3:30 p.m. May 28, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Book discussion group reads "The Value of Everything: Making and Taking in the Global Economy" by Mariana Mazzucato. Free.
SISKIYOU SLEUTHS BOOK GROUP, 3 to 4:30 p.m. May 29, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Mystery discussion group reads "The Shadow Killer" by Arnaldur Indridason. Free.
"WALT WHITMAN: AMERICA'S POET ON THE OPEN ROAD," 1-2 p.m. June 2, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Tim Holt shares the life and work of Whitman in poetry and prose. Free.
BOOKS@NOON, noon-1 p.m. June 4, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-774-6996. Readers share about what they're reading.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, June 8-Aug. 10, Jackson County libraries, 541-774-6451. "A Universe of Stories" open to readers of all ages, with a chance to win prizes, includes crafts and activities for 12 and younger, weekly raffle for teens, and a one-time drawing for adults.
MEDFORD LIBRARY BOOK CHAT, 5:30 p.m. June 11, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, 541-774-6415. Book group reads "The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining women" by Kate Moore. Free.
PHOENIX LIBRARY BOOK CLUB, 2 p.m. June 13, Phoenix Library, 510 W. First St., Phoenix, 541-535-7090. Book discussion group. Free.
FAIRS/FESTS
ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES STREET FAIR, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19, H Street between Fourth and Seventh streets, 541-956-1200. Vendors from throughout the Northwest show and sell their wares. Free admission.
BOATNIK, May 23-27, Riverside Park, Grants Pass, boatnik.com. Community festival with parade, hydroplane, drag and sprint boar exhibitions, water shows, fireworks, carnival and midway games, food booths, concert, golf shoot out, bingo. Get complete schedule online.
BOATNIK BREWFEST, 1-6 p.m. May 25, 1-7 p.m. May 26, softball field, Riverside Park, rants Pass, boatnik.com. More than 70 regional microbrews, food vendors, silent auction, yard games. Tickets $15 advance, $20 at the gate, includes 7 samples and a souvenir pint glass.
GRANTS PASS BALLOON & KITE FESTIVAL, dawn to dark, May 31-June 2, Parkside Elementary School and off Lower River Road, Grants Pass, gpballoonfest.com. Morning balloon launches, lighted night balloon glows, tethered rides, flag and kite show, free concerts, kids activities, vendors, food concessions. Free admission, parking is $5 per person.
ROSE FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 1, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, 541-878-2852, 541-535-2672. Rose and rose arrangement displays, presentations, kids' workshop, vendors, experts to answer questions, raffles. Free admission.
ASHLAND WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL, May 16-19, various locations, Ashland, 541-552-2250, rogueworldmusic.org. Multi-cultural storytelling (May 16), music and dance (May 17-18), workshop (May 19). Get complete schedule online.
APPLE JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL, noon-midnight May 17, 10 a.m.-midnight May 18, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 19, Evans Creek Community Center, 8205 E. Evans Creek Road, Rogue River, applejammusicfestival.com. Live music, local arts and crafts, food, Sunday open mic, interactive workshops, speakers. Day pass $60, weekend pass $75 advance, $100 gate, cash only.
BUNCOM DAY, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 25, historic ghost town of Buncom, Applegate Valley, buncom.org. Parade, craft and food booths, children's activities, petting zoo, chicken splat contest, barbecue, live music, drawings. Free.
GOLD DUST DAY, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 1, downtown Gold Hill. 541-941-4373. Historical and educational displays, demonstrations, p[parade, vintage vehicles, street fair, kids' games and activities, antique engines and tractors, book sale, live music, food. Free admission.
WHALE OF A WINE FEST, 4-8 p.m. May 17, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. May 18, Event Center on the Beach, 29392 Ellensburg Ave., Gold Beach, 541-247-4541, goldbeachwinefestival.com. Fine art, wine, food, handmade crafts, live music. Tickets $15 at the door.
FAMILY FUN CAMP, 5:30 p.m. Thursdays. through June 6, Boys & Girls Club, 203 S.E. Ninth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-1923., randy@begreat4kids.com. Class for families with kids 10-14, with info on communication, drug/alcohol, resistance skills, household management. Free, dinners included; attend all six sessions and receive a $50 gift card, movie bucks or gas cards. Register by phone or email.
ROGUE RIVER CLEAN UP, 8:30 a.m. May 18, Whitehorse Boat Ramp, 541-474-5285, co.josephine.or.us. Volunteers clean up trash and debris along the banks of the Rogue River, followed by an after-party at Indian Mary Park.
BUNCO FUN-RAISER, 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 18, Fruitdale Grange, 1440 Parkdale Drive, Grants Pass. Games for those 21 and older only, with dessert. Tickets $20, at Grants Pass Chamber of Commerce and KAJO/KLDR Radio.
WHAT THE HEMP, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18-19, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass, wthehemp.com. Trade show and seminars for hemp growers. Admission is free, with a donation to local charities.
MENTAL HEALTH FILM FEST, 1-4 p.m. May 19, Rogue Auditorium, Rogue Community College, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, 541-512-0047, namisouthernoregon.org. Films and discussion on depression, bipolar disorder, childhood trauma, co-occurring mental health conditions, substance abuse. Free, with suggested donation; register online.
541 OUTLAW CAR CLUB CAR SHOW, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 1, G Street, between Fourth and Sixth streets, Grants Pass, 541-659-3473, 541-660-9182. Cars, trucks, motorcycles of all vintages, with trophies and raffles. $20 car entry fee, free for spectators.
SPIRITS OF THE SCHMIDT HOUSE, 1-3:30 p.m. June 1, Schmidt House, 508 S.W. Fifth St., Grants Pass, 541-479-7827. Spirits tell stories of their past lives while touring through historic home. Tours start every 15 minutes. $5 per person.
VETERANS BREAKFAST, 6-8 a.m. June 6, Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 S.E. Sixth St., Grants Pass, 541-295-8230. Meal and program for veterans of all eras. Meal is $10, program is free.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM, June 22-Aug. 3, Josephine Community Libraries, 541-476-0571. Open to families with a chance to win prizes, includes crafts and activities for 12 and younger, weekly raffle for teens, and a one-time drawing for adults.
71FIVE GOLF CHALLENGE, 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May 18, Eagle Point Golf Course, Eagle Point, 541-779-3275, www.71five.org. Four-person scramble, with 7:30 a.m and 1:30 p.m. shotguns, followed by a banquet. $125 for individual golfers, $500 for a four-person team.
GARDENS FOR GOOD, 9 a.m.-4 p.m, May 18, South Medford/Phoenix area, 541-890-7490, soroptimistinnorthvalley.com. Self-guided tour of six private gardens, to benefit Soroptimist North Valley. Tickets $20; sold at Judy' Florist, through May 16, online through May 17, at Roxy Ann Winery on May 18.
MENTAL HEALTH FILM FEST, 1-4 p.m. May 18, Stevenson Union, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, 541-512-0047, namisouthernoregon.org. Films and discussion on anxiety, homelessness, gender identity, borderline personality disorder. Free, with suggested donation; register online.
SPRING ANTIQUES & VINTAGE SALE, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19, Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, 530-241-4063, www.tbcashows.info. Vendors, antique evaluation and identification, doll repair, restoration and period costuming, quilting guilds. Admission $6, good for both days.
SUNDAYS IN SPRING, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. May 19, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Garden and orchard walks, family gardening activities, live music, farmhouse tours, picnic area. Admission is free, home tours are $3-$5.
BEEKMAN BANK, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday through Monday, May 24-Sept. 2, Beekman Bank, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650, info@historicjacksonville.org. Visit 19th century bank and learn about old banking practices. Free, donations welcome.
BEEKMAN HOUSE LIVING HISTORY, 10:30, 11:30 a.m. 1 and 3 p.m. May 25, Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville, 541-245-3650. Tours of historic home, with history of the late 1800s. $5-$8.
PSY-FIRE, 4-11:30 p.m. May 25, Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N., Ashland, 541-482-3776. Live music, DJs, interactive installations, soundbath and speakers, panels and practitioners. $25 advance (at medfunkinc.org), $30 door
SUMMER SUNDAYS AT THE FARM, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays, May 26-September, Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point, 541-773-6536. Garden and orchard walks, family gardening activities, vendors, live music, farmhouse tours, picnic area. Admission is free, home tours are $3-$5.
WILD ROGUE PRO RODEO, 6:30 p.m. May 30-June 1, Jackson County Expo, Central Point, 541-774-8270, attheexpo.com. Professional cowboys compete in a variety of riding, roping and wrestling events. Admission $15-$20 per day for adults, $10 children.
BREWS, BLUEGRASS & BBQ, noon-8 p.m. June 1, Roxy Ann Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford, 541-507-7742, rvfoodsystem.org. Five bluegrass bands, local craft beer and wine, food trucks, kids' activities, craft and food vendors. Tickets $30 general, $20 music only and minors.
ROGUE VALLEY VETERANS POWWOW, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 1, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 2, VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics, White City, 541-601-3627. Native American music, drumming, gourd dancing, grand entries and arts and crafts. Free.
HISTORY LECTURE SERIES, noon June 5, Medford Library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford, noon, June 12, Ashland Library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, 541-773-6536, 541-774-8679. "A Century of Fellowship:" The University Club," ," sixth in a year-long history lecture series called "Windows in Time." Free.
OSF GREEN SHOW, 6:45 p.m., Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, June 7-Sept. 28, The Bricks, outside Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Elizabethan Theatre, Ashland, osfashland.org. Outdoor entertainment, ranging from dance and music to living history talks and circus. Free; get complete schedule online.
RAILROAD PARK, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. second and fourth Sundays, through Oct. 27, 799 Berrydale Ave., Medford, 541-774-2400. Steam train rides, model railroad layouts, historic railroad equipment, Hogwarts Express remote control train, antique telegraph system, educational exhibits. Admission and parking are free.
SEVEN FEATHERS CASINO RESORT, Canyonville, 800-548-8461. Captain Blue, through May 19; Billy Shew, May 22-26; RV Resort Rally, May 24-26; Easton Corbin, May 25; Briana Renae, May 29-June 2; Jefferson State Antique Bottle Insulator and Collectibles Expo, June 1; Tattoo Expo, June 7; Hank Shreve Band, June 12-16; Mister Wizard, June 19-23; Creedence Clearwater Revisited, June 22; Mike Branch Band, June 26-30; Bites, Blues and Brews Festival, June 29; Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, July 5; The Takelma Run, July 14; Styx, Aug. 24; Josh Turner, Sept. 21; karaoke, Mondays and Tuesdays; lounge entertainment, ongoing.
Portland area
SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO, Grand Ronde, 800-760-7977. Lee Brice, May 18; Thunder From Down Under, June 7-8; Roll The Dice Car Show, June 15; Women of Country: a Tribute to Reba, Dolly and Shania, July 13; Hotel California: A Salute to the Eagles, July 26; Rally in the Valley motorcycle show and poker run, July 27; Bel Biv Devoe, Aug. 3; lounge entertainment, ongoing.
CHINOOK WINDS CASINO, Lincoln City, 888-244-6665. King of the Cage, May 25; UFC 238 Viewing, June 8; Comedy on the Coast, June 14-15; Clay Walker, June 20-21; Bigfoot at the Beach, June 28-30; Comedy on the Coast, July 5-6; Beach, Bacon & Brews, July 13; Comedy on the Coast, Aug. 16-17; Celebration of Honor, Sept. 18-22; Bill Engvall, Oct. 11-12; lounge entertainment, ongoing.
MILL CASINO, North Bend, 800-953-4800. BBQ. Blues and Brews, May 25-26; Jefferson Starship, June 8; Lighthouse Run, June 14-15; Fireworks on the Bay, July 3; Food Truck Off, Aug. 2-4; Mill-Luck Salmon Celebration, Sept. 14-15; Oktoberfest, Oct. 12; Comedy Night, Wednesdays; Trivia Night, Tuesdays and Thursdays; lounge entertainment, Fridays and Saturdays.
THREE RIVERS CASINO, Florence, 541-997-7529. Billy Ray Cyrus, May 25.
ELK VALLEY CASINO, 2500 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, Calif., 707-464-1020. Johnathan Celestin and DJ Tim Stubbs, May 18; Comedy Night, with Alex Elkin and Priyanka Wali, June 15.
RAIN ROCK CASINO, 777 Casino Way, Yreka, California, 530-777-7246. California Country, May 17-18; Blackwell Brothers, May 24-25; Spring Fling Car Show, May 25; Fourth of July fireworks, July 4; Danielle Kelly Soul Project, July 13.
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