Saturday, March 2

Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can help experts count birds that visit feeders at North Mountain Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at the North Mountain Park Pavilion, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program. Admission is free, and registration is not required. For further information, see northmountainpark.org or call 541-488-6606.

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

Teen Gamer Day: Teens 13 and older can meet up — or challenge library staff — to play classic and newly released board games, offbeat table-top games, videogames and more during regular library hours the first Saturday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

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. See hollytheatre.org or call 541-772-3797.

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.

Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway, and drummer Cathy Dorris — will play covers of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia songs at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Victoria Delsol: Singer and guitarist Victoria Delsol will perform Spanish singer-songwriter folk songs and covers of American classics and modern indie tunes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Michael Kempf: Musician Michael Kempf will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Auction and Dinner Fundraiser: Oregon High School Equestrian Teams will hold their second annual OHSET Southern District auction and dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at The Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. The evening will feature live and silent auctions, tri-tip dinner, dessert dash and games. Tickets are $25, table tickets (up to eight people) are also available. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For tickets and further details, see southern.ohset.com.

Matt Spurlock: Guitarist and singer Matt Spurlock will perform classic rock and pop tunes at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Southern Oregon Repertory Singers: The 60-voice Southern Oregon Repertory Singers will present its choral concert “There is Another Sky,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. Under the leadership of Paul French, the Rep Singers will weave together an array of musical pieces that embody the essence of love, unity and human connection. Highlights of the concert will include works for chorus and instruments by Arvo Pärt, Alvin Trotman, and Ola Gjeilo. A celebratory piece by Reena Esmail, and a collection of American folk songs and spirituals, and a poignant composition set to the timeless words of Emily Dickinson. Tickets range from $15 to $36, $5 for students and Oregon Trail cardholders For tickets and further information, see repsingers.org or call 541-552-0900.

Stand Up Comedy: Black Market Comedy will host a stand up comedy show from 8 to 10 p.m. the first Friday and Saturday of each month, at Roxy Ann Lanes, 2375 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $15; available online at eventbrite.com. For further details, see blackmarketcomedy.com.

Simple Shapes: Portland-based indie rock outfit Simple Shapes will perform a blend of classic late 90s/early 2000s indie rock and modern pop-rock at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. Tickets are $10. For tickets and further details see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Sunday, March 3

Rogue Valley Old Timer 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.

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.

Gary Margason: Singer-songwriter front man for the band The Hundred, Gary Margason will perform solo acoustic alternative rock originals and covers at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Max Haymer Trio: Siskiyou Music Project will kick off its 2024 Spring concert series with the Max Haymer Trio who will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Based in Los Angeles, Grammy Award-nominated pianist Max Haymer and his trio will present a concert of re-imagined Broadway hits, jazz standards and Afro-Cuban jazz compositions. Tickets are $10-$30. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. See siskiyoumusicproject.com or call 541-488-3869.

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 3, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Monday, March 4

Author Talk: Author Barbara Hilyer will talk about her new book, “Legacy Lost: Passing Across the Color Line,” at 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, March 5

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.

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.

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.

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 March 5 will be “The Overstory” by Richard Powers. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

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; no cost to attend. For further information, see sopacameraclub.com.

SOU Jazz Band: The Southern Oregon University Jazz Band, directed by Bryan Jeffs, will perform their winter concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. A livestream option will also be available on the Oregon Center for the Arts’ YouTube channel. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors, free for SOU students, faculty and staff. For further information or to purchase tickets, see oca.sou.edu, email at boxoffice@sou.edu, or call the Box Office at 541-552-6348.

Wednesday, March 6

Banned Book Club: Adults can meet to read and discuss banned books 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 March 6, the book to be discussed will be “Lawn Boy” by Jonathan Evison. Stop by the Medford reference desk to pick up a copy of the month’s current title. For details or to register, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.

Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin performs 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.

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. On March 6, the host band will be the Dan Day Blues Band; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.

Thursday, March 7

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m Thursday, March 7, at Climate City Brewing Company, 509 S.W. G St., Grants Pass. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopesandtrails.org.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 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 7 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; doors open at 6:30 p.m. For information, see classic.stamps.org/SOPS or call 541-770-1689.

SOU Percussion Ensembles: The Southern Oregon Percussion Ensembles, directed by Terry Longshore, will perform their winter concert, “A Due,” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. The program will feature duets, a trio, and several larger works for percussion. Viola soloist Alicia Mora, Principal Violist of the Rogue Valley Symphony, will be featured on Lou Harrison’s “Threnody for Carlos Chávez,” and senior percussion student Brian Ekstrom will be featured as marimba soloist on Michael Burritt’s “White Pines.” A livestream option will also be available on the Oregon Center for the Arts’ YouTube channel. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors ages 55 and older, free for SOU students, faculty and staff. For further information or to purchase tickets, see oca.sou.edu, email at boxoffice@sou.edu, or call the Box Office at 541-552-6348.

Friday, March 8

Connor Reese: Singer-songwriter Connor Reese will perform a blend of witty originals and quirky reimaginings of classic tunes at 4:45 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Actual Wolf: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Actual Wolf (aka Eric Pollard), will perform a mix of Americana, rock and folk at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Saturday, March 9

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.

Build With Legos: Kids 5 and older can build with Legos from 1 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday and Sunday of every month, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

ASMI Chamber Ensemble: The ASMI Chamber Ensemble — pianist Thomas Pandolfi, violinist Emil Altshuler and cellist Sam Ou — will perform Dvorak “Dumky” and Tchaikovsky’s Trio in A minor at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Tickets are $25, available at the door. See grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.

Lyric Theatre: Southern Oregon University’s Lyric Theatre will present their inaugural opera in a trio of performances Saturday, March 9, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. “The Ghosts of Gatsby,” by Evan Mack and Joshua McGuire, is a psychological journey into the marriage of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald — where music soaked in the spirits of the Jazz Age, competing narratives of Zelda and Scott’s past and a dollop of dark humor all collide in a “Black Mirror”-like ending. The show is an operatic tribute to the demands of madness, art and love. Performances are scheduled for 3:30 p.m., 5:30 p.m., and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors ages 55 and older. If seats are available on show day, tickets will be available at the door; cash only. A pay-at-the-door rush line will be available for any unclaimed seats at showtime. For further information or to purchase tickets, see oca.sou.edu, email at boxoffice@sou.edu, or call the Box Office at 541-552-6348.

Stolen Moments: Guitarist Dan Fellman, vocalist and guitarist Conny Lindley and Walter Lindley on upright bass will play American jazz standards, Latin jazz and Gypsy jazz at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Historic Candlelight Tour: Explore the secrets and mysteries of Jacksonville’s historic Beekman Bank on Saturday, March 9. Regional historian Ben Truwe pursues these and other secrets and mysteries in 50-minute lantern light tours beginning at 5, 6:15, and 7:30 p.m. each tour night. Established in 1856 as a gold dust office, the current 1863 Beekman Bank building was constructed by Cornelius C. Beekman at 110 W. California Street in Jacksonville when he became the town’s Wells Fargo agent. Over $40 million in gold crossed Beekman’s counters during Jacksonville’s heyday in the 1800s — equivalent to almost $1 billion in today’s currency. Admission is $5. Tours are limited to a maximum of 12 people, and reservations are required. All proceeds benefit the preservation and maintenance of the landmark. For tickets and further information, see historicjacksonville.org/beekman-bank-secrets or call 541-245-3650.

Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo—singer Lynda Day and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Sunday, March 10

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Mike Brons: Grants Pass guitarist and singer Mike Brons will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Scarlette Guitarlette: Hear live music performed by Scarlette Guitarlette at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Tony Brussat: Singer and guitarist Tony Brussat will perform jazz Americana at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Monday, March 11

Siskiyou Koi and Pond Club: Those interested in koi fish and fish ponds can meet at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month. Club meetings are held to educate, support and assist other members with the hobby. Learn about building a pond or solving problems in an existing pond. Meetings are potluck dinners and held at member’s homes. Call 541-601-5525 or email at Terrybrown2409@gmail.com for directions to the meetings and further information.

Tuesday, March 12

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 at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., or via Zoom. The book to be discussed on March 12 will be “Cloud Cuckoo Land,” by Anthony Doerr. Registration is required. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.

Concordia Choir: Conductor Michael Culloton and the Concordia Choir — from Moorhead, Minn. — will perform in concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at First Presbyterian Church, 85 S Holly St., Medford. The program will contain a wide variety of choral works ranging from baroque to contemporary and will include works by J.S. Bach, William Dawson, Caroline Shaw, René Clausen and others. The performance will also include a set of works from Craig Hella Johnson’s “Considering Matthew Shepard.” Touring nationally and internationally since 1920, the choir has performed in nearly every major hall in the U. S. including Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and the Kennedy Center. In May of 2022, the choir toured internationally to Italy and performed in St. Peter’s Basilica. Tickets are $25; free for students in grades K-college. Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com, or at the door. For more information, see concordiatickets.com.

SOU Wind Ensemble: The Southern Oregon University Wind Ensemble, directed by Bryan Jeffs, will perform their winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. A livestream option will also be available on the Oregon Center for the Arts’ YouTube channel. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors ages 55 and older, free for SOU students, faculty and staff. For further information or to purchase tickets, see oca.sou.edu, email at boxoffice@sou.edu, or call the Box Office at 541-552-6348.

Wednesday, March 13

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 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra: The Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra — an 18-piece big band — along with vocalist Dianne Strong-Summerhays will play music for listening and dancing in the style of Count Basie and Duke Ellington from 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. See grapestreetbarandgrill.com or call 541-500-8881.

Thursday, March 14

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 March 14, the novel to be discussed will be “Ramon and Julieta,” by Alana Quintana Albertson. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Dave Brendlinger: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Winegrower Talk: Southern Oregon University’s Friends of Hannon Library will host winegrower John Pratt, owner of Celestina Vineyard and the president of the Rogue Valley Winegrowers Association, who will present “Why the Rogue Valley as a Treasure in the Climate Changing Wine World” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Meese Room (Room 305) of the Hannon Library on the SOU campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Pratt’s talk will focus on the special attributes of the Rogue Valley that position it in a uniquely beneficial position to surge ahead of other regions as a supplier of top-quality grapes and wine. He will examine weather, soil and other aspects that are important. This event is part of the “Friends” monthly speaker series. Admission is free; metered parking available. A Zoom link will also be available on the Friends’ website, hanlib.sou.edu/friends/lectureseries.html. For details, email libraryevents@sou.edu or call 541-552-6816.

MUSIX: The Southern Oregon University Music program will present the SOU house band MUSIX, directed by Dr. Derek Keller, in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. The concert will include a repertoire composed and performed by SOU students in the Music Industry & Production Studies program. A livestream option will also be available on the Oregon Center for the Arts’ YouTube channel. Tickets are $15, $10 for seniors ages 55 and older, free for SOU students, faculty and staff. For further information or to purchase tickets, see oca.sou.edu, email at boxoffice@sou.edu, or call the Box Office at 541-552-6348.

Friday, March 15

Dave Day: Guitarist and singer Dave Day will perform a blend of classic rock and pop at 4:45 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5 p.m Friday, March 15, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Lyric Theatre: Southern Oregon University’s Lyric Theatre will present their inaugural opera in four performances Friday and Saturday, March 15-16, in the Crystal Room of the Ashland Springs Hotel, 212 E. Main St., Ashland. “The Ghosts of Gatsby,” by Evan Mack and Joshua McGuire, is a psychological journey into the marriage of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald — where music soaked in the spirits of the Jazz Age, competing narratives of Zelda and Scott’s past and a dollop of dark humor all collide in a “Black Mirror”-like ending. The show is an operatic tribute to the demands of madness, art and love. Performances are scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors ages 55 and older. If seats are available on show day, tickets will be available at the door; cash only. A pay-at-the-door rush line will be available for any unclaimed seats at showtime. For further information or to purchase tickets, see oca.sou.edu, email at boxoffice@sou.edu, or call the Box Office at 541-552-6348.

Lynx Family Band: Indie rock band The Lynx Family Band — Cleo Lynx on vocals/ rhythm and bass guitar, Dream Lynx on vocals/ mandolin and Eve Lynx on vocals/ bass and rhythm guitars — will perform original tunes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jefferson Baroque Orchestra: The Jefferson Baroque Orchestra will present its spring season concert “Donne Barocche: Women Composers of the Baroque” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 140 N. Oakdale Ave., Medford; at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N. E. B St., Grants Pass; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Ashland First Congregational United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The program will include sinfonias, sonatas and a concerto by a selection of women composers from the Baroque period, including Leonora Duarte, Isabella Leonarda and Elisabeth-Claude Jacquet de la Guerre. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Tickets are available at the door or via JBO’s website. For tickets and further details, see jeffersonbaroque.org.

Boyd Meets Girl: The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon will present Boyd Meets Girl — Rupert Boyd on classical guitar and Laura Metcalf on cello — in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, March 15, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Boyd Meets Girl combines the virtuosity of two world-renowned soloists, with eclectic programming and arranging of music from Bach to Beyoncé. Tickets are $30. For further details or to purchase tickets, see grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.

Saturday, March 16

Gem and Mineral Show: The Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society will host their 68th annual Gem and Mineral Show from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 17, in the Seven Feathers Arena at the Jackson County Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Vendors will display and sell items including rocks, gems, minerals, handcrafted jewelry, rough rock, rock slabs and more. Also look for raffles, door prizes, silent auction, exhibits, kids games and activities. A public auction of deaccessioned museum pieces will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5, kids 12 and younger get in free. Proceeds support the upkeep of the Crater Rock Museum and the Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society in its education programs in the fields of geology, lapidary and earth sciences. For information, see craterrock.com or call 541-664-6081.

Low-cost Pet Vaccines: Make an appointment for your pet to get vaccinated and microchipped the third Saturday of each month. This drive-thru, appointment-only clinic is open to dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. Vaccines available for dogs are rabies and the vaccine for distemper, distemper, adenovirus type 2, parainfluenza, and the parvovirus. The FVRCP vaccine available for cats is for panleukopenia (feline distemper), rhinotracheitis, and calicivirus. Reservations must be made by Friday before the scheduled clinic. All vaccinations are $20 each; microchips are $25 per pet. This is a cash-only clinic. All pets must be in good health. Pets that are on antibiotics, in heat or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated. The Talent location will be provided upon registration; owners with more than one pet must schedule a separate time slot for each pet. Cats must arrive in secure carriers, one cat per carrier. Dogs must wear a collar and have a leash attached at all times. To reserve a spot, see calendly.com/fotas. For further details see fotas.org/clinics or call 541-774-6654.

Living History Tour: Step back almost a century and experience Depression-era Jacksonville. Become part of this one-hour “play” as you interact with actors portraying Carrie and Ben Beekman, other Beekman family members and their former housekeeper. The Beekmans will sort through family belongings, commenting on 1932 local and national events, and reminiscing about life in the late 1800s as one of Southern Oregon’s richest and most prominent pioneer families. Tours will be given at 11 a.m., 12:30 and 2 p.m. the third Saturday of every month through May 18, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Tours are limited to 10 people and are not recommended for children under 9. Reservations strongly encouraged; walk-ups will be accommodated based on space; tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at historicjacksonville.org/1932-living-history. Proceeds benefit Jacksonville’s historic restoration projects and expand historic program offerings. For further information, see historicjacksonville.org, call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

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.

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.

Rogue Valley Symphonic Band: The Rogue Valley Symphonic Band, under direction of Music Director Juan Gallastegui, will present a concert “Spring,” at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 16, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at the North Medford High School Auditorium, 1900 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford. The program will feature vocalist Shelly Cox-Thornhill on “Spring Overture,” by Johan de Meij, bassoonist James Dyson, and student musicians from the Middle School Band Initiative who have been nominated by local middle schools. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors, and $5 for children, students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Tickets are available online at roguevalleysymphonicband.org or at the door.

Muskadine Blues Band: Harmonica player and vocalist Mark Adams, guitarist Scott Rogers, bassist Jeff Addicott, pianist Gary Haliburton and drummer Tom Stamper will perform original music by Adams, along with blues tunes by Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Paul Butterfield and others from 5 to 7 p.m. the third Saturday of each month at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. Enter via Enders Alley after 6 p.m. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.

Hot Copper Kettle: The four-piece band will perform Bluegrass, Americana, folk, and country tunes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Ambrose & Galfano: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose, along with guitarist and composer Jon Galfano, will perform a mix of original and classic rock tunes at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Sunday, March 17

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 Cafe Soleil, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Find Cafe Soleil on Facebook.com.

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, March 17, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Shybo Torres: The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will play a mix of world music and originals at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 17, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

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, March 17, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Monday, March 18

Author Talk: New York-Times bestselling author Caroline Paul will talk about her new nonfiction book, “Tough Broad: From Boogie Boarding to Wing Walking ― How Outdoor Adventure Improves Our Lives as We Age,” at 6 p.m. Monday, March 18, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. For further details, see carolinepaul.com.

Black History Presentation: Mariah Rocker, Public Programs and Exhibits Manager for Oregon Black Pioneers, will give a presentation on Oregon’s Black heritage from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, at Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Carpenter Hall, 44 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. People of African descent have lived and worked in Oregon since before the founding of the earliest English-speaking settlements in the Americas. Despite this, the popular narrative of our state’s history often excludes the experiences of African Americans before the mid-20th century. Rocker highlights key individuals and events that characterize Oregon’s unique and centuries-old Black history. Admission is free; registration required. To register, or for more information, see ashlandtogether.org/event/uncovering-oregons-black-history.