Southern Oregon Jazz Orchestra boasts a large brass section.

Tuesday, March 26

Ashland 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. every Tuesday through Nov. 26, at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

SOCAN: The climate action group Southern Oregon Climate Action Now will host a free general meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Jakob Shockey, founder and executive director of Project Beaver, will give a presentation on beavers including information about habitat resilience and water security in the face of climate change. He will round the discussion by covering some of the challenges they face and ways people can help. For more information, see socan.eco/events.

Wednesday, March 27

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 28

Medford Growers Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, art and crafts, artisan foods and more are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday through Nov. 21, in Hawthorne Park, 501 E. Main St., corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

No Strings Attached Book Club: Adult readers can meet to discuss what they’re reading — recent reads, old favorites or anything in-between — from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month, at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St., Jacksonville. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-1665.

Friday, March 29Jon Galfano: The guitarist and composer will play his original instrumentals along with a blend of classic rock and pop tunes at 4:45 p.m. Friday, March 29, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m Friday, March 29, at Black Bear Diner, 1900 NW Sixth St., Grants Pass. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopesandtrails.org.

The Lynx Family Band: The five-piece indie rock band — Cleo Lynx on vocals/ rhythm and bass guitar, Dream Lynx on vocals/ mandolin, Eve Lynx on vocals/ bass and rhythm guitars, Odin on vocals/ lead guitar and Love Lynx on drums — will perform original tunes at 7 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Saturday, March 30Calligraphy Guild: The local Calligraphy Guild meets at 10 a.m. the last Saturday of each month, except July and December, at The Artist Attic/ScrappyCraft, 511 N. Main St, Phoenix. The Guild, founded in 1975, is a nonprofit organization which aims to provide a forum for the study and critical practice of calligraphy through workshops, lectures and interchange of ideas and techniques. All skill levels welcome. For further information, see roguepens.org.

Tuesday, April 2Ashland 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. every Tuesday through Nov. 26, at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

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 2 will be “Elsewhere” by Dean Koontz. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

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.

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.

Thursday, April 3

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 April 3, the book to be discussed will be “Speak” by Laurie Halse Anderson. 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.

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 April 3, the host band will be Duke Street; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.

Thursday, April 4

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

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.

Friday, April 5

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 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, and 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at The Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Vegetable starts and other plants, as well as food trucks, drink trucks and a bar will also be available. Tickets are $10 for Friday, $7 for Saturday or $5 with a non-perishable food donation; kids ages 12 and younger get in free. See barnstormersvintagefair.com for further details or to purchase tickets.

Brentano Quartet: Chamber Music Concerts will present the Brentano Quartet with violist Hsin-Yun Huang in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland. The quartet will perform Joseph Haydn’s Quartet in C Major, Op. 33 No. 3 “The Bird,” and be joined by Huang for James MacMillan’s Viola Quintet “Heart Speaks to Heart” and Johannes Brahms’ Quintet for Strings in G Major, Op. 111. Tickets are $39-$49, 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.

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.

Saturday, April 6

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.

Denise Deneaux: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Denise Deneaux, along with Shawn Skylark on piano and vocals, will perform a family-friendly acoustic mix of original tunes and favorite covers, including songs in Spanish, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at La Baguette Music Café, 340 A St., #2, Ashland. See labaguettemusiccafe.com or call 541-482-0855.

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.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Sunday, April 7

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.

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 3 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-512-1655.

Monday, April 8

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.