archy & mehitabel: Jim Giancarlo directs and choreographs Oregon Cabaret Theatre’s staging of the quirky bohemian poetry of Don Marquis. Archy is a philosopher-poet in the body of a cockroach; mehitabel is a free-spirited cat who claims to have been Cleopatra in a past life. The jazzy score is by George Kleinsinger and Joe Darion with a hilarious book by Mel Brooks. The show runs at 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays with 1 p.m. brunch matinees on Sundays through Aug. 31, at First and Hargadine streets, Ashland. Tickets are $21 Sunday evenings; $25 Sunday matinees; $26 and $28 for Wednesdays, Thursdays and Mondays; and $30, $32 for; Fridays and Saturdays. Box office is open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. daily; 4 to 8 p.m. Sundays; closed Tuesdays. See www.oregoncabaret.com or call 488-2902.

seussical, Jr. — the musical: Camelot Conservatory presents its summer camp production based on the works of Dr. Seuss, with book and score by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Performances are 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8; 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Camelot Theatre, 101 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Call 535-5250.

the clay cart: Bill Rauch directs the 2,000-year-old Indian classic full of music, dance, action and romance in a world where gamblers, holy men, political fugitives and royal scoundrels intersect and good people triumph. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

A midsummer night’s dream: Mark Rucker directs Shakespeare’s comedy where young lovers, honest tradesmen, the royal court and the fairy world meet in the Athenian Wood in a dance-filled, joyful, youthful, funny take on midsummer magic. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

coriolanus: Laird Williamson directs Shakespeare’s story of a Roman military leader unable to find the humanity to cope with the machinations of the Senate or the anger of the people. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

the further adventures of hedda gabler: Bill Rauch directs Jeff Whitty’s dark comedy about Ibsen’s character who is on a rollicking quest to liberate her story. (Strong language, mature themes) Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

othello: Lisa Patterson directs Shakespeare’s story of the Moor, Othello, and his downfall at the hands of his deceitful military aide, Iago. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

our town: Chay Yew directs the classic drama by Thornton Wilder about the joys, tedium and heartbreak in the lives of the inhabitants of a small New England town. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

the comedy of errors: Penny Metropulos directs this music-infused, Wild West-themed production of Shakespeare’s comedy about the misadventures of two sets of separated-at-birth twins. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Tracy Young directs Luis Alfaro’s look at food, family and appetites. (Strong language, mature themes). Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

a view from the bridge: Libby Appel directs Arthur Miller’s tragedy that probes the rules of love and loyalty against a backdrop of American immigration. Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. www.osfashland.org. 482-4331.

Trip to Bountiful: Doug Ham directs Horton Foote’s moving look at family and the dream we call home. The show runs at 8 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday through Aug. 11 at Oregon Stage Works, 191 A St., Ashland. Tickets are $19 and $12 for students 21 and under. Tickets are available at Grocery Outlet, Medford; and the Music Coop, Ashland. See www.oregonstageworks.org or call 482-2334.

Events

Friday, Aug. 8

britt classical: “The Golden Age of the Silver Screen: Part 1” will feature Janet Sung, violin, and the Britt Orchestra at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. There will be a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. with Katy Korngold Hubbard, violinist and granddaughter of composer Erich Wolfgang Korngold, whose “The Adventures of Robin Hood Suite; Violin Concerto” will be among the featured works. Tickets are $40 reserved; $27 lawn; and $15 for ages 12 and younger. See brittfest.org or call 773-6077.

gospel music: There will be a free old-time gospel music concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, in the Fireside Room at Trail Christian Fellowship, 18881 Highway 62, Eagle Point. The concert will feature Ron and Opal Erickson from Branson, Mo., winners of the 2007 and 2008 Country Gospel Music Association Award.

Central Point concerts: The Beau Berry Band will play Mississippi blues from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at Pfaff Park, Sixth and Manzanita streets, Central Point.

Saturday, Aug. 9

britt classical: “The Golden Age of the Silver Screen: Part 2” will feature Jaime Laredo and Sharon Robinson, violin and cello, and Sara Davis Buechner, piano, and the Britt Orchestra at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. There will be a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. by Don Matthews. Tickets are $43 reserved; $30 lawn; and $15 for ages 12 and younger. See brittfest.org or call 773-6077.

benefit concert: There will be an all-ages concert and barbecue from 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Eagle Mill Farm, corner of Eagle Mill Rd. and South Valley View Road, Ashland. The event will benefit St. Clair Productions and the Eagle Mill Farm Education Project. Music will be provided by Pete Herzog, Karen Lovely, Flat Five String Band, Penguins on a Rock, Water Bound (Jessica Bryan and Tom Clunie) and Bari Wyte and Allen Kenner. Barbecue by Geppetto’s Restaurant as well as beer and wine will be for sale. Seating is limited; bring blankets and chairs. Admission is by donation. There also will be a silent auction. See www.stclairevents.com or call 535-3562.

fiddler’s jam: The Oregon Old Time Fiddlers will hold its monthly jam from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, at Riverside Park, S. Sixth and SE Park streets, Grants Pass. The public is invited to come and listen and acoustic musicians of all ages are welcome to play. Donations are appreciated. Call 840-2156.

Sunday, Aug. 10

concerts in the park: The Rhythm Kings will perform swing rhythm and blues and Memphis-style blues at 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Bear Creek Park Amphitheater, Medford. This will be the final Concert in the Park of the season. Call 774-2400.

sunday jazz: Charles Guy, solo acoustic guitar and vocalist, will perform from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Cost is $5. Wine and refreshments are available. Call 776-2315.

Monday, Aug. 11

greta oglesby: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor and singer will perform an all-gospel concert at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Black Swan Theatre, Main St. at Pioneer St., Ashland. Accompanying Oglesby will be Sanford Moore, minister of music at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis. Tickets are $15 at the door.

Thursday, Aug. 14

ashland city band: The 70-piece band will perform show tunes, marches, standards and originals at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at the Butler Band Shell in Lithia Park, Ashland. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6:40 p.m. The concerts are free. This is the last concert of the season. Call 245-9494.

jazz in the gardens: Eden Valley Orchard’s Jazz series will feature Living on Dreams from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Voorhies Mansion, Eden Valley Orchards, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. Cover is $5. Light fare will be available, along with wine, beer and soft beverages. Call 512-2955.

Twilight music series: The Gayle Wilson Trio will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Wine and refreshments are available. Cost is $5. Call 776-2315.

blues at summer jo’s: A summer music series featuring blues and jazz with John Trujillo and Friends will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through the fall at Summer Jo’s, 2315 Upper River Road Loop, Grants Pass. Reservations are recommended. Call 476-6882.

eliyahu and qadim: Eliyahu and Qadim will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Temple Emek Shalom, 1800 East Main St., Ashland. Led by neyzen and peacemaker Eliyahu Sills, the cross-cultural group of Middle Eastern musicians from Arabic, Armenian, Indian, Iranian, Jewish and Moroccan traditions will celebrate the region’s common musical heritage. Tickets are $12-$18. Call 488-2909.

Friday, Aug. 15

britt classical: Violinist Midori will perform with the Britt Orchestra at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. On the program are selections from Beethoven, Mozart and Shostakovich. There will be a pre-concert talk at 7 p.m. with Ilana Rubenfeld. Tickets are $51 reserved; $32 lawn; and $15 for ages 12 and younger. See brittfest.org or call 773-6077.

roy zimmerman: The singing satirist will perform with local group Monkfish at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at the Rogue Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 87 Fourth St., Ashland. The show is a benefit for the reelection of state Rep. Peter Buckley, D-Ashland. Tickets are $25. Tickets are available at the Music Coop, Ashland, and the Jackson County Democrats Headquarters, Medford. For phone orders, call 301-7469.

summer concert series: The Rogue Suspects will perform from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, at Agate Ridge Vineyard, 1098 Nick Young Road, Eagle Point. Cover is $5. See agateridgevineyard.com or call 830-3050.

Saturday, Aug. 16

roy rogers: The multi-award winning guitarist will perform with the Delta Rhythm Kings at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Rogue Theatre, 143 SE H St. Grants Pass. Opening act will be Dana Hubbard. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. See www.roguetheatre.com or call 471-1316.

Britt family concert: The Magic Circle Mime Company will present “The Orchestra from Planet X” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at the Britt Festivals, Jacksonville. Pre concert children’s activities begin at 5:45 p.m. Tickets are $27 for reserved benches, center section; and 19 for adults and $9 for ages 12 and younger for open seating in side section benches and on the lawn. See brittfest.org or call 773-6077.

siskiyou summit: The bluegrass band will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, at Thunder Ridge Ranch, 600 Taylor Creek Road, Galice. Tickets are $8. Children admitted free. Bring your own picnic. See www.thunderridgeranch.net or call 471-2206.

Sunday, Aug. 17

sunday jazz: Back Porch Swing, a gypsy jazz quartet, will perform from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Cost is $5. Wine and refreshments are available. Call 776-2315.