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Last Update Thursday, August 6th, 2026
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KAREN ROY CROCKETT
James Garner returns to the Rogue Theatre on Friday, performing the songs, stories and sounds of the legendary Johnny Cash.

CONCERTS

ROCK: No Bodies Ghost, 6 p.m. today, Merlin Community Park, 100 Acorn St., Merlin. Free; 541-660-2364.

VINTAGE ROCK: Josephine Jukebox, 6 p.m. today, Jubilee Park, Cave Junction. Free.

VARIETY: Ashland City Band, 7 p.m. today, Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, Ashland. Free; ashlandband.org.

SOUL/JAZZ: Maxwell Friedman Group, 8 p.m. today, Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. $20; 541-535-2721, talentclublive.com.

COUNTRY: James Garner’s Johnny Cash Tribute, 8 p.m. Friday, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. $46.50-$63.50; roguetheatre.org.

LATIN AMERICAN: Cumbia Party, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Blue Heron Park, 4385 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix. Free; travelphoenixoregon.com.

VARIETY: Marchfourth, 6 p.m. Monday, Lithia Park, Ashland. Free; ashlandfolkcollective.com.


EVENTS

ART: First Friday receptions, 5-8 p.m. Friday, downtown Grants Pass and Ashland. Free.

DANCE PARTY: 1980s new wave, 1990s Brit pop, 1970s funk, 7-11 p.m. Friday, Annex Dance Studio Ballroom, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford. $10,

MOVIE IN THE PARK: “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie,” dusk Friday, Twin Creeks Park, Central Point. Free; 541-664-3321.

LITERARY: Heidi Morris, author of “Teaching Matters,” 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Oregon Books & Games, 150 N.E. E St., Grants Pass. Free; 541-476-3132.

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KIDS’ STUFF: Healthy Kids Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, AllCare Health, 1701 N.E. Seventh St., Grants Pass. Free; allcarehealth.com.

POP CULTURE: Rogue Valley Comic Book Expo, vendors, artists, merchandise, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Phoenix Plaza Civic Center, 220 N. Main St., Phoenix; $5; roguecomiccon.com.

BUSINESS: Lemonade Day, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Grants Pass, 541-476-7717.

POETRY: Melissa Eleftherion and Lisa E. Baldwin, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Free: 541-488-0029.

BENEFIT: Blackberry Nights, wine, food, art, music, 6-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Pappy T’s Pub & Grub, 202 S. Redwood Highway, Cave Junction. $55-$65; illinoisvalleywinetrail.com.

MOVIE IN THE PARK: “How To Train Your Dragon,” dusk Saturday, Bear Creek Park, Medford. Free; 541-774-2400, playmedford.com.


ON STAGE

BIOGRAPHY: “Spotlight on Frank,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent. $40; 541-535-5250, camelottheatre.org. Runs through Aug. 30.

COMEDY: “Yellow Face,” 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Angus Bowmer Theatre, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Ashland; $56-$156; 800-219-8161, osfashland.org. Runs through Oct. 23.

STAGED READINGS: “The King’s Table” and “Greek to Me,” 7 p.m. Monday, The Hivve, 164 S.E. G St., Grants Pass; $10; theloopfest.org.


ALBUMS

Dropping Friday:

CITIZEN: “Halcyon Blues”

KIWI JR.: “Blowin’ Up”


BOOKS

Released Tuesday:

JEFFERY DEAVER: “Deceptions”

LISA GARDNER: “You’ll Be Sorry”

RILEY SAGER: “The Unknown”


Entertainment guide
All events listed are subject to last-minute changes or re-scheduling. Call or check online before heading out. Read More »

AT THE MOVIES
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