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JULIE ANDERSON / Daily Courier, 2023
T. rexes enjoy watching the replay after the first round of racing at Grants Pass Downs in 2023. A fundraiser for Kaden's Kids, a local charity that helps families in the wake a child's cancer diagnosis, T. rex races return Sunday during horse racing.

CONCERTS

INDIE ROOTS ROCK: L.E.F.T., 7 p.m. today, Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford. $15; 541-535-3873.

CLASSICAL: Matous Michal, violin, and Joseph Yungen, cello, 7:30 p.m. Friday, SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. $35 in-person, $20 livestream, benefits music scholarships at SOU; 541-552-6154, chambermusicconcerts.org.

ELECTRONICA: The Polish Ambassador, 9 p.m. Friday, Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St. $35-$40, all ages; liveatthearmory.com.

NEW ORLEANS FUNK; The Rumble, with Big Chief Joseph Boudreax, with Les Greene & The Swazeys, soul-rock, opening, 6 p.m., Monday, Butler Bandshell, Lithia Park, Ashland. Free; epicashland.org.

ABBA: Abra Cadabra, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. $56.50-$77.50; 541-471-1316, roguetheatre.org.


ON STAGE

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: "Dr. Strangelove," 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Barnstormers Theatre, 112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass. $12-$15; 541-479-3557, barnstormersgp.com.

IMPROV: The Hamazons — Improvised Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. $17-$20; hamazons.com.


EVENTS

EDUCATIONAL: Senior Resource Fair, vendors, workshops, demonstrations, screenings, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Josephine County Fairgrounds, Grants Pass. Free; 541-295-8230.

LIBATIONS: Rogue Broadband Southern Oregon Brewfest, 4-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Jackson County Expo, Central Point. $22-$28; attheexpo.com.

EDUCATIONAL: Team Social: Burning to Learn, info on wildfire preparedness, wildfire science, 6-8 p.m. Friday, ScienceWorks Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. $10; 541-482-6767.

COOL CARS: Rat Rod Rukkus, 6-9 p.m. Friday, Abby's Pizza, 1560 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin. $5, free for kids; 541-787-9683.

LITERARY: Poetry Sharing, 7 p.m. Friday, Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 S.W. G St. Free; 541-479-3290, gpmuseum.com.

DRIVE-IN: "Star Wars: A New Hope," 8:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Pottsville, 2400 Pleasant Valley Road, Merlin. $10-$20; gpdrivein.com.

CANINE: Happy Tails Dog Festival, contests, vendors, obstacle course, activities for dogs and kids, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Bear Creek Park, 1520 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford. Free; happytailsfestival.com.

ORGANICS: Oregon Honey & Mead Festival, tastings, demonstrations, music, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. $20, free for kids; cascadegirl.org.

SEASONAL: Oktoberfest, vendors, beer, music, food, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Mt. Ashland Ski Area. $25; mtashland.com.

LIBATIONS: Jacksonville Wine & Dine Festival, food, drinks, music, 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Bigham Knoll, Jacksonville. $20-$59; jacksonvillewine.com.

BENEFIT: Applegate Siskiyou Alliance Fundraiser, music, food, workshop, speakers, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Applegate. $25-$30, eventbrite.com.

BENEFIT: Rex on the Rogue, T. Rex costume races, 1 p.m. Sunday, Grants Pass Downs; $5, benefits Kaden's Kids; 541-441-5223. FAMILY FUN: Family Salon Social, ice cream sundae bar, egg toss, yard games, potluck, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, 737 N.W. Kinney St., Grants Pass. Free; josephinedemocrats.org.


ALBUMS

Dropping Friday:

ADAM BUXTON: "Buckle Up"

ED SHEERAN: "Play"

TWENTY ONE PILOTS: "Breach"


BOOKS

Released this week:

DAN BROWN: "The Secret of Secrets"

LEE CHILD: "Reacher: The Stories Behind the Stories"

JANE LEAVY: "Make Me Commissioner: I Know What's Wrong with Baseball and How to Fix It"