The 70th annual Rogue Valley Pear Blossom Festival kicks off Friday, April 7, with a street fair from noon to 10 p.m. at Pear Blossom Park on North Bartlett Street in downtown Medford. The Smudge Pot Stroll through downtown runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, where you can taste local wines and appetizers. The street fair will continue from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8, with live music, food, art and handmade crafts from over 150 vendors. The Pear Blossom running races kick off between 7 and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The Pear Blossom Parade starts at 11 a.m. at Beatty Street and North Central Avenue, travels through downtown, and takes a right on West Main Street to Mistletoe Street. For a full schedule, including the Pear A Fare, golf tournament, Pedals ’N Pears bicycling event and more, see pearblossomparade.org.

Saturday, April 1

Grants Pass Growers Market: Find seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Commercial Building at Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass. See growersmarket.org.

Lithia Artisans Market: More than 40 artisans display and sell handcrafted items from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through October along Calle Guanajuato, the pedestrian walkway behind the downtown Plaza that runs next to Ashland Creek in Ashland. Call 541-301-9811 or see lithiaartisansmarket.com.

Holly Theatre Open House: Medford’s historic Holly Theatre holds an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at the theater, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford. View the Holly’s restored first- and second-floor lobbies, scope out the “conversational” restrooms, and visit the dressing rooms and stage. Learn about the next steps in construction and restoration, and how your support will help. Call 541-772-3797.

Music in the Library: The Britt Festival string trio, featuring musicians Ignace Jang, Kayleigh Miller, and Kirsten Jermé, will play pieces by Franz Shubert, J.S. Bach, Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti, and Rebecca Clarke at noon Saturday, April 1, at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-1665.

Ruch Book Sale: Book sales are held from noon to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Book Barn, next to the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. Look for new or gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds help fund library programs, activities and collections. Masks are required and book donations are welcome. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-7438.

Teen Gamer Day: Teens 13 and older meet to play classic and newly released board games, offbeat table-top games, video games and more from 1 to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Creekside Strings: Creekside Strings students will perform Celtic tunes from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. See theblacksheep.com or call 541-482-6414.

Band of Brothers: Vocalist Megan Baker, guitarist and vocalist Steve Hopkins, bassist John Lingafelter, and Nevin Van Manen on keys will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Jones: Joshua and Shelley Kristen Jones will perform covers of popular classic rock, R&B, pop, jazz standards and originals at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Metal Show: Three metal bands — Neon Chrome, Phenom, and Thy Farewell — will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Doors open at 7 p.m.; must be 21 or older to attend. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Jefferson State Choral Coalition: The Jefferson State Choral Coalition — led by Kirby Shaw — will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. The program will include American pop hits by Huey Lewis and the News, Stevie Wonder, Journey, Irving Berlin and more. Tickets are $25, $10 for students through grade 12. See craterian.org. Tickets also available at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.

Moonbow: Moonbow will perform a blend of folk, jam and rock at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Sunday, April 2Rogue Valley Old Timers Car Club: People interested in old car mechanics, restoration, safety and touring meet at 1:30 p.m. the first Sunday of every month at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Hall, 1130 Hazel St., Central Point. Membership is open to anyone who owns a car or truck 30 years old or older. Call 541-535-7658 or 541-227-3030.

J Brothers: Brothers Mark Johnson on vocals and keyboard and Scott Johnson on electric bass, along with Michael Whipple on drums, flute and vocals, will perform a mix of classic rock and pop at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Northwest Bird Club: Owners and those interested in pet birds can meet at 2 p.m. the first Sunday of every month. For location and details, see nwbirdclub.org or find Northwest Bird Club on Facebook.

Vanessa Finney Duo: Musicians Vanessa Finney and Mark Hamersly will perform a blend of light rock, pop and jazz at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Rod Petrone: The classical guitarist will play a mix of instrumentals from Brazil, Latin America and France, along with his own arrangements of Italian compositions at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Monday, April 3Poetry Reading: Marc Janssen and Gary Lark will read selections from their own poetry at 7 p.m. Monday, April 3, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, April 4Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through November, at the National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main St., Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Senior Fair: ACCESS will hold its Annual Senior Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway. Open to everyone, the event will feature more than 80 vendor booths from healthcare providers, financial planners, senior living facilities, caregiving services, social service agencies and other critical resources. Admission is free. ACCESS will also hold a food drive at the event with all donations supporting their senior-focused food pantries. For more information, call 458-488-1241 or email rmiller@accesshelsp.org.

Medford Coffee & Crosswords: Older adults are invited to work on games and puzzles and listen to music from 10 a.m. to noon the first and third Tuesday of every month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. Coffee and breakfast treats will be provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.

Books at Noon: This readers’ group discusses various books and offers suggestions for new reads at noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See, jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Eagle Point Friends Book Club: Discuss suggested books with this readers’ group from 12:30 to 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. The book to be discussed April 4 will be “The Water Dancer” by Ta-Nehisi Coates. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Central Theme Book Talk Group: The readers’ group discusses books members are reading and offers suggestions for new reads at 1 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

Tuesday Afternoon Knitters: Knitters, crocheters, lace needle crafters and tatters of all skill levels gather to learn from each other, share ideas and create new pieces from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. See Tuesday Afternoon Knitters on Facebook.

Community Discussion: Kathy Keesee Morales, program coordinator at the Unete Center for Farm Worker and Immigrant Advocacy, will lead a discussion, “Ode to the Harvesters,” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. The talk is part of the Jackson County Library Services’ “Big Ideas” discussion series. Admission is free. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.

Queer Coffee House: The social group for LGBTQ+ communities and their allies ages 13 and older meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The group gathers to watch movies, play games, build community and share favorite books, movies, podcasts and more. All ages welcome. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month in Lidgate Hall at Medford United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. All interested in photography or video production are welcome. See sopacameraclub.com.

Wednesday, April 5‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: Jacksonville photographer Ken Gregg will present “Jacksonville — Then and Now: A Photo Essay” at noon Wednesday, April 5, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and again at noon Wednesday, April 12, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Gregg has captured the Jacksonville of today, its places and people, in stylized photographs that illustrate the revival of the town that became the first group of buildings on the West Coast to be declared a National Historic Landmark. Registration is required. To register, see jcls.libcal.com, or for more info, call 541-774-6980. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.

Central Point Teen Advisory Group: Motivated teens in grades 7 to 12 can meet to brainstorm ideas, discuss books and movies, help make decisions on programming and displays in the teen library, make crafts, discuss books and movies, and more at 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Snacks provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.

Banned Book Club: Adults and teens can meet to read and discuss banned books with the “I’m With the Banned,” book club at 4:30 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Talk will focus on what caused selected books to be banned, what being banned means, how this impacts us as a society, and if we agree or disagree. On April 5, the book to be discussed will be the “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe. Stop by the Medford Reference desk to pick up a copy of the month’s current title. For further details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Rogue Blues Society: The Rogue Blues Society holds a jam session from 6 to 9 p.m. the first and third Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. A different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com, find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook or call 541-500-8881.

Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin will perform a variety of “two lane highway songs” at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Wild Goose Cafe and Bar, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland. See wildgoosecafe.com or call 541-488-4103.

Thursday, April 6

Medford Growers Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, crafts and food carts are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through November, in Hawthorne Park, corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at The Wharf, 827 W. Jackson St., Medford. The nonprofit provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Rick Millward: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will perform a mix of classic and current rock, pop, folk and original music at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Stamp Club: The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 607 W. Main St., Medford. All ages welcome. For information, call 541-770-1689.

Hiking Presentation: Northwest Nature Shop will host guest speaker Maria Katsantones, author of “Hiking in Ashland: A Comprehensive Guidebook,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St., Ashland. The presentation will include helpful insights about hiking in and around Ashland. See northwestnatureshop.com/events or call 541-482-3241.

Conscious Hip-Hop Show: Local hip-hop artists Father Freshwater and Myrrhlin & The Knights of the Turntables Freestyle Cypher will perform a “conscious hip-hop” show hosted by The Inspirational Rapper, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at Elder Apothecary, 5 N. Main St., Suite 2, Ashland. Advance tickets are $10, available online at elderapothecary.love, or $12 at the door. For more, call info 541-708-6951.

Friday, April 7

Pear Blossom Festival: The 70th annual Rogue Valley Pear Blossom Festival kicks off Friday, April 7, with a street fair from noon to 10 p.m. at Pear Blossom Park on North Bartlett Street in downtown Medford. The Smudge Pot Stroll through downtown runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, where you can taste local wines and appetizers. The street fair will continue from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8, with live music, food, art and handmade crafts from over 150 vendors. The Pear Blossom running races kick off between 7 and 8:30 a.m. Saturday. The Pear Blossom Parade starts at 11 a.m. at Beatty Street and North Central Avenue, travels through downtown, and takes a right on West Main Street to Mistletoe Street. For a full schedule, including the Pear A Fare, golf tournament, Pedals ’N Pears bicycling event and more, see pearblossomparade.org.

The Valley Duo: The Valley Duo will play an upbeat mix of classic tunes from the ‘50s and ‘60s at 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., Medford. If the weather is good, join us in the garden past Adult Fiction. If it’s raining or windy, the performance will take place in the Large Community Room. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.

Barnstormer’s Spring Vintage Fair: Shop for antiques and vintage goods, upcycled furniture, and farmhouse and shabby chic home and garden decor from more than 75 vendors from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 7, and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at The Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Vegetable starts and other plants, as well as food, music and adult beverages, will also be available. See barnstormersvintagefair.com for further details.

Frankie Hernandez: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Frankie Hernandez will play a blend of soul, funk, Latin, and reggae at 4:45 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Jen Ambrose: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose will play a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs, at 5 p.m. Friday, April 7, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Redwood Empire: The Southern Oregon-based band, featuring singer Jenna Monique, guitarist and vocalist Russ Bohall, bassist Jeremy Sipple, and percussionist Jonathan Lewis, will perform a mix of pop, blues, R&B, and contemporary hits at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Pump House Burgers and Brews, 102 Talent Ave., Talent. Find Pump House on Facebook or call 541-897-0060.

Brothers Reed: Brothers Aaron and Philip Reed will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 6 p.m. Friday, April 7, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform classic- and light rock at 6 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Tutunov Piano Series: The Tutunov Piano Series will present guest pianist Joanna Trzeciak at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, in the Music Recital Hall at Southern Oregon University, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland.Tickets can be purchased online at sou.universitytickets.com, at the OCA Box Office, or call 541-552-6348.

Resonant: Dance the night away to music by Nox, Druzy, NoFux, along with special guests Legendary, and Misbelief at 9 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Also look for vendors, art and more. Must be 21 or older to attend. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Zookraught: Seattle-based psychedelic 4-piece rock band Zookraught will perform along with rock band Thunderchud at 9 p.m. Friday, April 7, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Saturday, April 8

Table Rocks Hikes: The Nature Conservancy and Bureau of Land Management will offer free guided hikes at Upper and Lower Table Rocks every Saturday and select Sundays, April 8-May 21. Hikers will meet at the trailhead for the 2.5- to 3-mile roundtrip, moderate hikes lasting 3 to 4 hours, with about 800 feet of elevation gain. Bring water and snacks. Restrooms available only at the trailheads. No drinking water is available on the rocks. No dogs allowed; reservations required. See https://tinyurl.com/TableRocksHikes2023 or call 541-708-4990 to register.

Schneider Family Art Day: All ages are invited to create art and explore Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, at 555 Indiana St., Ashland. Admission is free; free parking is available in designated lots. See sma.sou.edu or call 541-552-6245.

Crater Rock Museum Kids Day: Crater Rock Museum, 2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point, hosts a family-friendly Kids Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the second Saturday of every month. Kids can learn how to be a rockhound and use a sluice to pan for gemstones. Panning bags are $1 off on Kids Day. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and veterans; youths 17 and younger get in free. See craterrock.com or call 541-664-6081.

Victorian History Tour: Step back almost a century to Depression-era Jacksonville and hear about 19th century family life during a tour with costumed docents from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month through May 13, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Tours begin every 20 minutes and are limited to 10 people at a time. Reservations strongly encouraged; walk-ups accommodated based on space; tickets are $10 at historicjacksonville.org/victorian-theme-tours. Proceeds benefit historic restoration projects. Call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

Rogue Gallery & Art Center Family Art Day: Kids and families of all ages can explore and create art from noon to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Make your own art projects to take home, and explore gallery spaces with an art scavenger hunt. All materials will be provided. Admission is free; registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 541-772-8118 or see roguegallery.org.

Spring Powwow: The 30th annual Spring Powwow, hosted by the Native American Student Union at SOU, will be held Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9, at the Lithia Motors Pavillion, 1465 Webster St., Ashland. Experience Native American dance, drumming and craft vendors. Grand entry is at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and at noon Sunday. David West will MC. Admission is free. For details, email nasusou1@gmail.com.

Build With Legos: Kids 5 and older can build with Legos from 1 to 3 p.m. the second Saturday and Sunday of every month through November, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Saturday Handweavers Guild: Those interested in weaving, spinning and other fiber arts meet the second Saturday of each month September-June. All skill levels welcome. For meeting times and locations, see saturdayhandweavers.com.

Improvisational Quilting: Adults and teens 16 and older explore quilting at 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, at the Phoenix library, 510 W. First St. Improvisational quilting employs freedom from measuring, matching and perfection, while using a few thought-out limits. The library will provide a basic stash of fabric to get you started. You can bring your own fabric to use, or add it to the collective bin. A few sewing machines will be set up to share. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-535-7090.

Jodie Jean Marston-Arellano & Friends: Guitarist and singer Jodie Jean Marston-Arellano, along with special guests will perform Americana, Gospel, folk and bluegrass tunes at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Southern Oregon Derby: Women’s roller derby team SO Derby will meet the Nor Cal Roller Girls at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Look for a silent auction, bake sale, beer garden and more, with a portion of the proceeds going to support FOTAS. Tickets are $12 in advance, or for military members and seniors, and are available online at soderby.org/bouts/events, or $15 at the door. Children 10 and younger get in free. See soderby.org.

Sunday, April 9

Giantess: The rock trio — singer-songwriter and bassist Tess Minnick, guitarist Rob Gunderson and drummer Tony Kay — will perform a blend of guitar-driven blues rock, sultry jazz and a touch of rockabilly/country in an eclectic mix of covers and originals at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jazz Vespers: Live jazz music is performed at 5 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-779-1711.

Monday, April 10

Author Talk: Lisa Manyon, author of “Spiritual Sugar: The Divine Ingredients to Heal Yourself With Love,” will talk about their book at 7 p.m. Monday, April 10, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, April 11

Teen Gamer Day: Teens can play Nintendo Switch games — MarioKart, Smash Bros, and Just Dance — from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, at the Talent library, 101 Home St., Talent. Snacks provided.See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-535-4163.

Medford Teen Advisory Group: Motivated teens in grades 7 to 12 can meet to brainstorm ideas, discuss books and movies, help make decisions on programming and displays in the teen library, and make crafts at 4:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Snacks provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Medford Library Book Chat: Adults 18 and older discuss selected books at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month via Zoom, or at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Registration is required. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.

Rock Garden Society: The Siskiyou Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month September through May in Lidgate Hall behind Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. See siskiyousummits.org, email italio@hotmail.com or call 541-840-0929.

Wednesday, April 12

Agate Desert Preserve Hike: Kristi Mergenthaler, botanist and stewardship director with Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, will lead a free guided hike from 3 to 5 p.m. through the Agate Desert Preserve, at Table Rock and West Antelope roads, White City, Wednesday, April 12. Look for federally endangered and other rare flowers that grow in drying vernal pools on this one-mile, moderately difficult hike. Registration is required. See landconserve.org/events or call 541-482-3069.

Danielle Kelly Jazz Duo: Singer Danielle Kelly and guitarist Paul Turnipseed will perform a mix of jazz styles, soul and oldies at 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Matt Spurlock: Guitarist and singer Matt Spurlock will perform classic rock and pop tunes at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Gather Café Bistro Bar, 200 Talent Ave., Talent. See gathercafebistrobar.com or call 541-897-0763.

Indie Rock Show: Local indie rock band Nightbird Casino and San Francisco-based Vertacyn Arc Materializer will perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Must be 21 or older to attend. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Thursday, April 13

Medford Growers Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, crafts and food carts are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through November, in Hawthorne Park, corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Romance Readers Book Club: Adults interested in reading romance novels meet at 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. On April 13, the novel to be discussed will be “A Discovery of Witches,” by Deb Harkness. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Creative Writing Lounge: Visit the Rogue River library’s writing lounge to write, collaborate and receive feedback from other writers from 3 to 4 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, at the library, 412 E. Main St. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-582-1714.

Actual Wolf: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Actual Wolf (aka Eric Pollard), will perform a mix of Americana, rock and folk at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Friends of Hannon Library: Southern Oregon University’s Friends of Hannon Library will host Greg Jones, CEO of Abacela Vineyards and Winery, who will present “Climate and Wine: Trends and Influences on Sustainable Wine Production,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the Meese Room in Hannon library. Admission is free. A Zoom link will also be available at hanlib.sou.edu/friends/lectureseries2022-23.html. For details, email libraryevents@sou.edu or call 541-552-6816.

Yesterday and Today: Beatles tribute band Yesterday and Today will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. The band — anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan — leave the song choices up to the audience. As a result, every show is interactive and different. Tickets and information available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.

Friday, April 14

Adult Movie Matinée: Adults 18 and older can watch a movie followed by casual chat about the film from 1 to 5 p.m. the second and fourth Thursday of every month through May, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Jones: Joshua and Shelley Kristen Jones will perform covers of popular classic rock, R&B, pop, jazz standards and originals at 5 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Allison Scull and Victor Martin: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Allison Scull and sax player Victor Martin will play a mix of folk, jazz, blues and pop, along with Scull singing some of her original songs in French at 5 p.m. Friday, April 14, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Trivia Night: Teams of up to eight people can compete for prizes in a game of trivia at 6 p.m. Friday, April 14, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Admission is free, but registration is required. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Frankie Hernandez Band: Singer, songwriter and guitar and horn player Frankie Hernandez and his band will play a blend of soul, funk, Latin, and reggae at 6 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Academy of St. Martin: Chamber Music Concerts will present the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields Wind Ensemble, with guest pianist Caroline Palmer, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. The program includes Francis Poulenc’s Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon, FP 43; Heinrich Molbe’s “Air Arabe” for oboe, horn, and piano, Op. 77; Mikhail Glinka’s “Trio Pathétique” in D Minor, for clarinet, bassoon, and piano; Erwin Schulhoff’s “Divertissement” for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon; and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Quintet in E-flat Major for piano and winds, K. 452. Tickets are $36-$45, with discounts for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders. To purchase tickets and see program details, see chambermusicconcerts.org or call 541-552-6154.

Hutchie: Seattle-based band Hutchie will play a mix of power-pop, Americana and just enough country to get your toes tapping at 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. See local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Saturday, April 15

Auto Europa Ashland Car Club: People interested in European classic and exotic cars meet from 9 to 11 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at Water Street Café, 10 Water St., Ashland. The club often goes on cruises to various locations throughout the valley. For details, see autoeuropaashland.com.

Low-cost Pet Vaccines: Make an appointment for your pet to get vaccinated and licensed at the Cummins parking lot, 300 W. Valley View Road, Talent, the third Saturday of each month. This drive-thru, appointment-only clinic is open to dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. To schedule or reserve a spot, go online at fotas.org/vaccinations by Friday before the scheduled clinic. This is a cash-only clinic, with the exception of license fees. All pets must be in good health. Pets that are on antibiotics, in heat or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated. To reserve a spot or for further details, see calendly.com/fotas or call 541-774-6654.

Preschool Puppet Show: Children can watch animal “actors” during an educational puppet show at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 15, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. A craft/hands-on activity will follow. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 541-488-5340.

Southern Oregon Stitchers: People interested in needle art meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third Saturday of each month, except December, at First Presbyterian Church of Central Point, 456 W. Pine St. Refreshments are provided and a program that teaches various needle art techniques will follow a general meeting. Call 541-646-1116.

Medford Metalfest: 11 local and regional metal bands, including Gravewitch, Suckerpunch, Neon Chrome and Saltwound will perform an all-ages show during Medford’s third annual Metalfest beginning at noon Saturday, April 15, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. For tickets and details, see jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Creekside Strings: Creekside Strings students perform Celtic tunes from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. See theblacksheep.com or call 541-482-6414.

Mister Bee: Guitarist Mr. Bee will perform acoustic goth, alternative, indie and classic rock at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Blue Lightning: This high-energy dance band — Sue Lundquist on keys and guitar, Rhonda Loftis on drums, Trish Cook and Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Crystal Reeves on electric violin, Brent Norton on lead guitar and Cedrick Buckingham on bass will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Turning Point Dance Company: Turning Point Dance Company will present its Spring Showcase at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. The show features a lineup of Rogue Valley dancers who have dedicated the past year to honing their craft. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.

New Constellations: Portland-based neo-pop duo New Constellations — Harlee Case, Josh Smith — will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Brickroom, 35 N. Main St., Ashland. Tickets are $15 in advance, available online at brownpapertickets.com, or $20 at the door. Find BrickroomAshland on Facebook or call 541-708-6030.

Sunday, April 16

Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin will perform a variety of “two lane highway songs” at 10 a.m. the third Sunday of every month at Vintage Coffee House, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Find The Vintage Coffee House Talent on Facebook.com.

JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

The Shabby Guys: Guitarist Pete Brown, bassist Jeff Addicott, drummer Mike Fitch and sax player Gordon Greenley will play a mix of pop, blues, R&B and contemporary hits at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Demun Jones: Country musician Demun Jones, along with Sam Grow, will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Rocky Tonk Saloon, 333 E Main St, Medford. Tickets are $25; VIP and Meet-and-Greet packages available. Must be 21 or older and have valid ID to enter. For tickets and further details see therockytonksaloon.com/concerts or call 541-973-2887.

The California Honeydrops: The California Honeydrops, along with Scott Pemberton, will perform a blend of roots, Bay Area R&B, Southern soul and Delta blues during their all-ages concert, at 9 p.m. Sunday, April 16, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets available online at liveatthearmory.com. Call 541-488-7001.