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Published 12:15 am Wednesday, July 10, 2024

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Wednesday, July 10

Daniel Meyer Pool: The outdoor pool at 1705 Homes Ave. in Ashland is open for lap and recreational swimming Tuesdays through Sundays through early September. For information on swim schedules and lessons, see ashland.or.us/swim or call 541-488-0313.

Rogue X: The indoor pools and gym at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, is open for lap and recreational swimming and gym sports such as basketball and volleyball daily. For information on swim and gym schedules, as well as swim lessons, See roguexmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

OSF Green Show: Free live entertainment is presented at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through October, on the Courtyard Stage adjacent to the Allen Elizabethan and Angus Bowmer theaters on the Oregon Shakespeare Festival campus, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. For a full lineup of entertainment, see osfashland.org or call 541-482-4331.

‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, local historian Peter Finkle will present “Ashland’s Cultural Journey: 1850s Pioneers to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival” at noon Wednesday, July 10, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Want to know why the founder of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival ended up living in Ashland instead of Ellensburg, Wash., or why string beans were planted to grow up the walls of the early OSF Elizabethan Theatre? Through stories and photos, Finkle will relate how Ashland transformed from an isolated pioneer community to a destination for lovers of creativity and culture with a college, an opera house, Chautauqua programs, a vibrant park system and eventually, a world-renowned theater. Registration is required; an online version of this program will also be available. To register or for further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Conrad Rogue: Singer and multi-instrumentalist Conrad Rogue will perform covers tunes by Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Woody Guthrie and more at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

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. Wednesday, July 10, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

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. Wednesday, July 10, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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.

Steve Poltz: Indie-folk singer-songwriter and guitarist Steve Poltz, along with opening act, The Erins, will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. Tickets are $25, $30 at the door, and are available online at eventbrite.com. Food and beverages will be available for purchase; bring your own seating. No pets or outside food and drinks. Gates open at 6 p.m. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

Thursday, July 11

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. For further details, including information about the organization’s SNAP Double Up Food Bucks program, 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 July 11, the novel to be discussed will be “Mrs. Nash’s Ashes,” by Sarah Adler. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.

Living History Adventure: The Southern Oregon Historical Society will offer a free Living History Adventure, “The Road To Yesterday,” from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. As you walk along the road “back to the 1870s, you’ll meet several members of the Hanley family, such as Colonel John Burnett (aka Grandpa John), Martha and Michael Hanley, daughter Alice and her cousin Laura Burnett. Each character will offer activities and insights into the life of the early Hanley family. Adventure walks begin every 20 minutes, up to 10 per group, and reservations aren’t required. Old-fashioned children’s hats and bonnets will be provided. Admission is free. See sohs.org or call 541-773-6536.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Sams Creek Cellars, 39 Sams Creek Road, Gold Hill. The nonprofit provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Community Dinner: The 1st Phoenix Community Center will hold a community dinner from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Thursday of every month, at the community center, 121 2nd St., Phoenix. See 1stphoenix.org or call 541-543-6874.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Mike Brons Band: Grants Pass guitarist and singer Mike Brons and his band will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.

Ashland City Band: The 70-member strong community band, directed by Christine Lundahl, will perform at 7 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 15, in the Butler Bandshell in Ashland’s Lithia Park. Music selections will include original compositions, Broadway show songs, marches and featured soloists. Pre-concert music will be played each week by a variety of small ensembles at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or low-level chairs, as park bench seating is limited. See ashlandband.org for further details.

Friday, July 12

Rogue X: The indoor pools and gym at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, is open for lap and recreational swimming and gym sports such as basketball and volleyball daily. For information on swim and gym schedules, as well as swim lessons, See roguexmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

Daniel Meyer Pool: The outdoor pool at 1705 Homes Ave. in Ashland is open for lap and recreational swimming Tuesdays through Sundays through early September. For information on swim schedules and lessons, see ashland.or.us/swim or call 541-488-0313.

Southern Oregon Lavender Festival: Celebrate everything lavender on a special weekend throughout various locations in the Rogue and Applegate Valleys during the 11th annual festival. The festival takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 12-14, and includes six family-run lavender destinations on the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail. Most farms offer U-pick lavender, lavender products and crafts, classes, essential oil distillation, lavender plants, treats, live music and more. Pick up a festival “passport” and visit each venue before July 31 to collect a stamp; turn your completed passport in at any farm to be entered to win a gift basket filled with lavender products. Passports available at all farms. For further details about the Lavender Trail, the festival and a map of participating locations, see southernoregonlavendertrail.com.

Sanctuary One Tours: Sanctuary One, a nonprofit animal rescue care farm, will offer tours at 10:30 a.m. every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 26, at 13195 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville. A staff member or volunteer will guide you around the farm, explain how a care farm works and answer questions. The tour also includes a chance to meet the sanctuary’s herd of rescued farm animals and house pets. Tours last 90 minutes and involve walking about 3/4 mile. Admission is $10; children 2 and younger get in free. Reservations are required. To register or for further details, see sanctuaryone.org or call 541-899-8627.

Kami Sorrenta: Singer-songwriter and pianist Kami Sorrenta will perform inventive covers of pop, rock, funk and folk tunes at 4:45 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Phil King: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will play acoustic Americana-style originals along with a mix of retro cover songs across a wide variety of genres at 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Carla Bauer: Guitarist and vocalist Carla Bauer will perform a mix of light rock and pop at 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Jen & Jon: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose and guitarist and composer Jon Galfano will perform a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-512-1655.

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, July 12, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Duke Street: Rhythm and soul band Duke Street — John Hauschild on lead vocals and slide guitar, Scott Rogers on guitar, Kent Clinkinbeard on drums, Joe Cohoon on bass, and Michael Vannice and Gordon Greenley on saxes —will perform at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Jared Gutridge & Friends: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge and friends will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 6 p.m. Friday, July 12, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Hog Wild: The band — guitarist, sax and harmonica player Dale Visage, lead guitarist Tom Bacon, bassist Jim Marvin, drummer Scott Wright and keyboard player and guitarist Albert Lee — will play rock, blues and soul covers at 6 p.m. Friday, July 12, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Tobago Breeze: Led by drummer Dave Bolen, along with bassist Donnie Yance, percussionist Reed Bentley, guitarist Al Dinardi, and keyboardist Joel Clifft, Tobago Breeze, will a mix of steel drum jazz, R&B, funk, Calypso, Latin and reggae at 6 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. Tickets are $15. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

Haunted History Tour: Docents will lead an hour-long “Haunted History” tour the second Friday of each month through Sept. 13, in downtown Jacksonville. Guests will be introduced to some of the town’s historic buildings along with the restless ghosts and spirits who still occupy them. The courthouse tour features stories of brothels, epidemics and hangings. The Britt Hill tour shares tales of arson, saloons and Oregon’s first Chinatown. The walking tours are not your “typical” ghost tours with special effects but are history tours about real hauntings resulting from past events. Tours begin every 15 minutes between 7 to 7:45 p.m. Tours are $10, and reservations are required. Reservations must be made on-line at historicjacksonville.org/haunted-history-tours, no later than 4 p.m. on the day of the tour. Tours leave from the Jacksonville Visitors Center at the corner of N. Oregon and C streets. Proceeds go to the maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings. Call 541-245-3650 for reservations. For additional information see historicjacksonville.org or email at info@historicjacksonville.org for information or call 541-245-3650.

Saturday, July 13

Ashland Saturday Market: Find fresh and organic seasonal produce, bakery items, artisan food, plants and other goods from local vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 26, along Oak Street in downtown Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Grants Pass Growers Market: Find seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the corner of F and 4th Streets, Grants Pass. See growersmarket.org.

Lithia Artisans Market: More than 50 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.

Daniel Meyer Pool: The outdoor pool at 1705 Homes Ave. in Ashland is open for lap and recreational swimming Tuesdays through Sundays through early September. For information on swim schedules and lessons, see ashland.or.us/swim or call 541-488-0313.

Walk through History: Take a walk though Jacksonville’s history during a 1-hour guided tour at 10 a.m. every Saturday through Aug. 31. The tour will leave from Jacksonville’s Courthouse Square, in front of City Hall, 206 N. Fifth St. Visit historic government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges and homes. Learn how gambling money built a church; how a saloon housed the county’s first museum; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how fire reshaped the town and a railroad both destroyed and preserved it, and more. Admission is free; donations accepted. All donations go toward the preservation and maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings. Call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

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.

Rogue Eagles Airshow: The club will host its annual airshow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, at Agate Skyways on East Antelope Road in Eagle Point. This year’s theme, “Look…In The Sky!” will feature a variety of radio-controlled aircraft of all types and sizes, including turbine jets, helicopters, biplanes, rockets and historical aircraft demonstrating aerobatic, combat and scale flying. Attendees will have opportunities to interact with pilots and their aircraft up close, as well as to try their hand at flying an RC plane with an instructor. Also look for raffles for RC aircraft and gear for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. Food and drinks available for purchase both days from food trucks Toasted Cheese and Kona-Ice. To get there, take Highway 62 north, turn right on Highway 140, just past Stone Ridge Golf Course, turn right on East Antelope Road, and follow the signs to Agate Skyways. Admission is $5 for adults or $10 per car, kids get in free, and proceeds benefit the local Children’s Miracle Network. Parking is free. The Rogue Eagles is the second largest RC Airplane club in Oregon with over 130 members and have donated over $30,000 to the CMN from their air shows. See rogue-eagles.org.

Feline Fair: Friends of the Animals will host a “Feline Fair,” a cat and kitten adoption event from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Rogue Valley Mall,1600 N. Riverside Ave., Medford. The event will be held inside, across from Kay Jewelers on the lower level of the mall. Five cat rescue organizations will have over 50 cats and kittens available for adoption. All felines will be vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered, and microchipped — a permanent form of ID. The adoption fee is $100 per feline, and FOTAS will pay the second adoption fee if two cats/kittens are adopted together as a “two-fur-one.” See fotas.org/feline-fair or call 541-774-6654.

Rogue X: The indoor pools and gym at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford, is open for lap and recreational swimming and gym sports such as basketball and volleyball daily. For information on swim and gym schedules, as well as swim lessons, See roguexmedford.com or call 541-774-2400.

Historic Bank Tour: Step behind the counter of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest — Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum — from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Sept. 1, at the Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville. Interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th-century banking practices, gold shipping and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules and paperwork; and enter the vault that stored millions in gold. Visitors can spend as much or as little time as they like, although a minimum of 30 minutes is suggested. Admission is free; donations encouraged. Proceeds go toward preservation and maintenance of this historic bank. See historicjacksonville.org/behind-the-counter or call 541-245-3650.

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.

Children’s Festival: More than 30 hands-on activities such as arts, crafts, science projects, storytelling and stage performances will be offered during the 58th annual Children’s Festival from 4:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14, and from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 15, at the Britt Gardens, 350 First St., Jacksonville. Children can participate in pottery, wood-working and science projects, create sand and easel art, have their faces painted and more. Also look for live music by local musicians and family-friendly performances. Dragon Deli will offer food, or bring your own picnic. Admission is $4 for kids and adults; all activities included with admission price. All admission and food sales benefit The Storytelling Guild, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for children to be exposed to reading and access books. See storytellingguild.org.

Pacifica: Vocalist Alissa Weaver, guitarist and vocalist Jack Fischer, and drummer Michael Whipple will perform at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

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. Saturday, July 13, 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.

Sterling Vintage Jazz: The Sterling Vintage Jazz band — Margaret Reno on vocals, Linda Powers on violin and vocals, Tim Church on guitar, and Steve Fain on bass — will perform diverse swing and jazz standards of the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

The Roadsters: Guitarists James Fletcher and Joe Carnes, bassist Billy Boy Santos, percussionists Annette Marie Fortino and Jerry Horton, and keyboardist Elena Shpatenko-Fletcher will play a mix of country, oldies, classic rock and pop at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Dirk Price Quartet: Guitarist Dirk Price and friends will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Movies in the Park: Watch family-friendly movies under the stars at the amphitheater at Bear Creek Park, 1520 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford. Movies begin at dusk on select Saturday evenings. On July 13, “Kung Fu Panda 4” will be shown. Call 541-447-2400 or see playmedford.com.

Sunday, July 14

Medford Railroad Park: The outdoor train museum and park, at 799 Berrydale Ave., Medford, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of every month through October. Visitors can learn about local train history, take a diesel train ride, see model railroad layouts, tour historical railroad equipment and exhibits and more. Admission is free, donations accepted. Refreshments are available for purchase. See Facebook.com/Medfordrailroadpark or call 541-613-1638.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

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, July 14, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Trevor Hanks: Singer and guitarist Trevor Hanks will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.

Phil King: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will play acoustic Americana-style originals along with a mix of retro cover songs across a wide variety of genres at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. Tickets are $15. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

The Shabby Guys: Guitarist Pete Brown, bassist Jeff Addicott, drummer Mike Fitch, and Gordon Greenley on sax will play a mix of pop, blues, R&B and contemporary hits at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Author Talk: Author Catherine Butterfield, former actress at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, will discuss her novel “The Serpent and the Rose,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Sonido Alegre: The band — guitarist Charles Guy, violinist Linda Powers, bassist John Galloway and percussionist Nick Helibrunn — will perform original music and select covers with Spanish flavors and flamenco flair at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 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 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Monday, July 15

Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo—singer Lynda Day and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 5 p.m. Monday, July 15, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Community Conversation: Ashland Together and Ashland.news will host a community conversation, “Collaborative Forest Restoration: A Win-Win for People and Nature,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 15, at Carpenter Hall, 44 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Lomakatsi Restoration Project Founder and Executive Director Marco Bey and Tribal Partnerships Director Belinda Brown discuss community-based forest restoration as a means of protecting communities and natural resources. Lomakatsi will discuss the importance of meaningful engagement with Tribal Nations and tribal communities, and how ecological restoration—combined with indigenous fire knowledge—can help promote tribal sovereignty, support co-management, and protect cultural beneficial resources. The presentation will include the screening of the 20-minute short film “Tribal Hands on the Land,” centered on Lomakatsi’s Tribal Youth Ecological Forestry Training Program. Admission is free; registration required. For more information or to register, see https://ashlandtogether.org/event.

Poetry Reading: Poets Barry Vitcov and Jennifer Rood will read selections of their poems at 7 p.m. Monday, July 15, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, July 16

Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from local farmers and vendors 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 26, at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum, 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. For further details, including information about the organization’s SNAP Double Up Food Bucks program, see rvgrowersmarket.com.

Daniel Meyer Pool: The outdoor pool at 1705 Homes Ave. in Ashland is open for lap and recreational swimming Tuesdays through Sundays through early September. For information on swim schedules and lessons, see ashland.or.us/swim or call 541-488-0313.

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.

Jackson County Fair: The Jackson County Fair returns to The Expo this year with food, fun and entertainment, including live music performances. With a full array of family-friendly fun, including kiddie rides, tried-and-true family favorites and over-the-top twisters, games and prizes, there is something for everyone. The annual county fair runs Tuesday through Sunday, July 16-21, at the Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Fair hours are 4 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. The headline acts include 38 Special, July 17; Josh Turner, July 18; Clay Walker, July 19; Queen Nation, July 20; in the Bi-Mart Amphitheater; gates for shows open at 6 p.m. Also look for 4-H and FFA junior livestock exhibitions and auctions, All-Alaskan Pig Racing, arts and crafts exhibits, The Fair Marketplace, food vendors and much more. Tickets are $12 for ages 13 to 61; $5 for ages 62 to 74; and free for kids 12 and younger and ages 75 and older. Sunday admission is free for everybody. All concerts will be free with your paid fair admission, prices for reserved seating varies. For $90, you can purchase a Golden Wristband for unlimited carnival rides for all 5 days, or $35 in advance or $45 at the gate for a ride wristband for the day. For a full listing of events and details, or to purchase tickets, see attheexpo.com or call 541-774-8270.

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.

Paul Cauthen: Country music star Paul Cauthen and his band the Hot Grease Fire will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 16, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. With multiple releases this year including the genre bending Hometeam and raucous Wild Man, Cauthen has continued to explore new sonic territory fearlessly, while unapologetically defying expectations and creating music that resists categorization. Tickets are $49 for reserved seating, $46 standing room only, $42 for lawn seating, and $32 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

Wednesday, July 17

N’Kahoot’s: Guitar and singer duo N’Kahoot’s —Ed Chizek and Maryanne Dye — will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

David Rogers: Solo guitarist and former Oregon Shakespeare Festival musician David Rogers will perform a mix of Spanish and Latin music, classic pop and rock, as well as music by J.S. Bach and original compositions at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, 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. On July 17, 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.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

OSF Green Show: Free live entertainment is presented at 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays through October, on the Courtyard Stage adjacent to the Allen Elizabethan and Angus Bowmer theaters on the Oregon Shakespeare Festival campus, 15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. For a full lineup of entertainment, see osfashland.org or call 541-482-4331.

Author Talk: Author Claudia Chotzen will discuss her book “The Dark Room: A Memoir of Triumph,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Umphrey’s McGee: Eclectic jam band Umphrey’s McGee will perform their distinct blend of rock, funk, jazz, blues, reggae, electronic, country and folk in concert at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. In the twenty-five years since the improv-rock band formed, their sound has been an amalgamation of genres, moods and tempos, flowing from one feeling to the next throughout an album, concert, or sometimes within a singular song, as evidenced in the band’s new album “Asking For A Friend.” Tickets are $48 for reserved seating, $45 for standing room only, $43 for lawn seating, and $33 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

Thursday, July 18

Talent Book Club: Adults meet to discuss selected books at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Talent Museum, 105 N. Market St., Talent. You do not need to have finished the book to attend. The club welcomes personal life experience comments related to book themes. Light refreshments will be served. For information, email at debra.moon7@gmail.com or call 530-570-5113.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Fret Drifters: Guitar duo Andy Casad and Nick Garrett-Powell will perform upbeat, acoustic rhythms at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.

Rogue Suspects: Rock, funk and blues band The Rogue Suspects — singers Shae Celine and Jade Chavis, guitarist Gene Black, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer Christo Pellani and Dennis Johnson on keys — will perform a special “Motown Soul Revue” concert featuring danceable grooves by Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, and more at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 18, at Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford. See pheasantfieldsfarm.com or call 541-535-3873.

Friday, July 19

David Vallee: Guitarist and vocalist David Vallee will perform classic and light rock instrumentals at 4:45 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Kelly & Ross: Singer-songwriter Ann Kelly and keyboardist Mark Ross will perform a blend of pop, jazz and blues at 5 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Giantess: Rock ’n’ roll 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 5 p.m. Friday, July 19, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

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, July 19, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

SOJA: Grammy Award winning roots-reggae band SOJA will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. The band’s latest album, “Beauty in the Silence,” was created in collaboration with bands UB40, Slightly Stoopid, Stick Figure and Rebelution and won a Grammy for best reggae album in 2022. Tickets are $46 for reserved seating and standing room only, $42 for lawn seating, and $32 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

Saturday, July 20

Bird Walk: Stroll through North Mountain Park with local birding experts from the Rogue Valley at 8:30 a.m. the third Saturday of each month through Sept. 21, at the park, 620 N Mountain Ave., Ashland. Learn to identify birds by sight and call, see and hear a variety of birds that are year-round residents in our region, as well as migrating birds visiting the park, and begin to identify the species that are most common at our feeders. For further details, see northmountainpark.org or call 541-488-6606.

Living History Tour: Actors representing the early Beekman family will talk about changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, Victorian architectural and design innovations, and insights into upper-class Jacksonville lifestyle during the late 1800s. The Beekmans were Jacksonville’s wealthiest and most prominent pioneer family. Tours begin every 30 minutes between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of every month through Aug. 17, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5, with proceeds going toward preservation maintenance of the historic landmark. Call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

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.

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.

Lady & the Tramp: Singer Janeen McGinnis and guitarist Dave Vestnys will perform a mix of blues, jazz, country, and classic and contemporary rock at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Jen & Jon: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose and guitarist and composer Jon Galfano will perform a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Pozitronics: Five-piece band, the Pozitronics, will perform a mix of R&B, blues and classic rock at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.

Sunday, July 21

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.

Sarah Dion-Brooks: Jazz and blues singer-songwriter and pianist Sarah Dion-Brooks will perform at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, July 21, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.

Pacific Islander Celebration: The third annual Southern Oregon Pacific Islander Summer Celebration will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at the back field of Oakdale Middle School, 815 S. Oakdale Ave., Medford. The event will feature multiple island food vendors, resource booths, games, raffles, cultural performances and live music and night show. Games and performances will be throughout the event. The event will open with a parade of flags and a performance showcasing a selection of island culture. For further details, see https://bit.ly/45RoMc9 or call 541-499-7890.

Side Project Duo: The Side Project Duo will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers: Singer-songwriter Adam Gabriel and his band, The Cavaliers, will perform “acoustic soul” blending the sounds of folk, soul, rock and R&B at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Blue Lightning: This high-energy dance band — Sue Lundquist on keys and guitar, Rhonda Loftis on drums, Trish Cook, Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Crystal Reeves on vocals and electric violin, Dan Day on lead guitar and Cedric Buckingham on bass will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 21, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Monday, July 22

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. Monday, July 22, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Author Talk: Author Mike Wilkinson will discuss his novel “Ollie, Ollie, Oxen Free,” at 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, July 23

Inner Circle: The “Bad Boys of Reggae” Inner Circle will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. The Grammy award-winning reggae band is world renowned for the “Bad Boys” movie and “COPS” TV show theme songs. The band is celebrating over 50 years of playing reggae music together. Tickets are $40 in advance. Tickets are available online at liveatthearmory.com. Call 541-488-7001.

Wednesday, July 24

Marshall Thomson Duo: The Marshall Thomson Duo will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Mark Thales: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Thales will perform a blend of indie rock and pop at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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, July 25

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.

Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio: Singer Danielle Kelly, guitarist Paul Turnipseed and bassist Jeff Addicott will play a mix of jazz styles, soul and oldies at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Author Talk: Author Jenny McGlothern will discuss her book “Mama Needs a Refill: Finding Light in the Midst of Madness,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Bluegrass Jam: Bring your acoustic instruments and a song or tune to share from 7 to 9 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at Dangerous Lee’s Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. For further details see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Willie Nelson & Family: Music and culture icon Willie Nelson, along with family members, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. With a seven-decade career, Nelson has earned every conceivable award as a musician and amassed reputable credentials as an author, actor and activist. In recent years, he has delivered more than a dozen new albums, released a bestsellers book, headlined Farm Aid (an event he co-founded in 1985) and other events, been honored by the Library of Congress with their Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, received his fifth degree black belt in Gong Kwon Yu Sul, launched his cannabis companies and graced the cover of Rolling Stone. Tickets are $149 for reserved seating, $159 for standing room only, $76 for lawn seating and for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

Friday, July 26

Jared Gutridge & Friends: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge and friends will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5 p.m. Friday, July 26, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Shine Jazz Trio: The jazz trio, led by Steve Shine, will perform vintage jazz, classic swing and Grateful Dead tunes at 5 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Jones: Joshua and Shelley Kristen Jones will perform covers of popular classic rock, R&B, pop, jazz standards, and originals at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Rogue Suspects: Rock, funk and blues band The Rogue Suspects — singers Shae Celine and Jade Chavis, guitarist Gene Black, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer Christo Pellani and Dennis Johnson on keys — will perform a special Tina Turner tribute concert at 6 p.m. Friday, July 26, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Tickets are $12; pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Randy Houser: Country music singer-songwriter Randy Houser will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Houser has racked up over half a dozen hits and 1 billion streams. His “How Country Feels” album topped the charts with the title track, “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight” and “Goodnight Kiss” and earned a nomination for CMA’s Song of the Year, “Like A Cowboy.” Tickets are $68 for reserved seating, $56 for standing room only, $48 for lawn seating and for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

Saturday, July 27

Meadowlark Comic Con: This pop culture and comic convention will feature celebrities from different genres of entertainment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28, at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford. Special guests include Peter Shinkoda, Canadian film and television actor who stars as Dai on the TNT science fiction series “Falling Skies;” Gigi Edgley, best known for her role as Chiana on the series “Farscape;” actor and special creature performer Spencer Wilding; Andy Merrill, best known for voicing Brak from Space Ghost Coast to Coast, as well as Oglethorpe from Aqua Teen Hunger Force; and comic book artists Luis Rivera and Robert “Floydman” Sumner. Attendees can also shop from comic book, toy and art vendors, attend panels with celebrity Q-and-A sessions, play video games, compete in cosplay contests for prizes in kids and adult categories and more. Admission for both days is $25 in advance or $35 at the door; tickets for Saturday only are $15 in advance or $20 at the door; tickets for Sunday only are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Children 12 and younger get in free with paying adult. Group pricing available. For tickets and further information see meadowlarkcomiccon.com.

Calligraphy 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.

Tie-Dye Day: Mt. Ashland Ski Area will hold a free tie-dye day from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Mt. Ashland Lodge, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland. Bring up to 3 items (per person) or purchase a white shirt at the lodge, to create your own work of art. Mt. Ashland staff will provide all other supplies. First come, first served, while supplies last. See mtashland.com/event-directory or call 541-482-2897.

Mike Brons: Grants Pass guitarist and singer Mike Brons will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Band of Brothers: Vocalist Megan Baker, guitarist and vocalist Steve Hopkins, bassist John Lingafelter, and Nevin Van Manen on keys will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.

Wildheart Music: Wildheart Music featuring Carla Bauer will perform a mix of light rock and pop songs at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Rayland Baxter: Alternative psychedelic folk musician Rayland Baxter will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Tickets are $25 in advance. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are available online at liveatthearmory.com. Call 541-488-7001.

Shaggy: Pioneering reggae/dancehall icon, multi-award-winning songwriter and hitmaker, Shaggy will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. As the only diamond-selling dancehall artist in music history, Shaggy has sold more than 40 million album units to date, in addition to landing eight singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and seven albums on the Billboard 200 (including four in the top 40). He has received two Grammy Awards and is among the top three streamed reggae artists of all time on Spotify. Tickets are $79 for reserved seating, $75 for standing room only, $52 for lawn seating and $42 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

Sunday, July 28

Medford Railroad Park: The outdoor train museum and park, at 799 Berrydale Ave., Medford, is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of every month through October. Visitors can learn about local train history, take a diesel train ride, see model railroad layouts, tour historical railroad equipment and exhibits and more. Admission is free, donations accepted. Refreshments are available for purchase. See Facebook.com/Medfordrailroadpark or call 541-613-1638.

Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Shakespeare Talk: Playwright Sean San José will lead an in-depth discussion of the Shakespeare play “Coriolanus,” which he translated into a modern verse for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. San José will be joined by Rosa Joshi, Adapter and Director of Coriolanus and Associate Artistic Director at OSF, and Lue Douthit, President and Co-Founder of Play On Shakespeare. After the talk, the team will sign copies of the Play On Shakespeare “Coriolanus” script. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Monday, July 29

Kelly & Angermeier: Singer Danielle Kelly and guitarist Dean Angermeier will perform a mix of jazz, soul and pop at 5 p.m. Monday, July 29, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Blitzen Trapper: Portland-based rock band Blitzen Trapper — guitarists and vocalists Eric Earley and Nathan Vanderpool, bassist Michael Elson, and drummer Brian Adrian Koch — will perform along with special guest Cousin Curtiss during a free all-ages “Summer Sounds” concert from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, July 29, at the Butler Bandshell in Lithia Park, 150 Winburn Way, Ashland. Also look for food trucks and a beer garden. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

Author Talk: Award-winning indie author Julie Mathison will give a talk about the pros and cons of traditional and indie publishing at 7 p.m. Monday, July 29, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Wednesday, July 31

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Fellman & Ruiz: Classical and flamenco guitarist Grant Ruiz and jazz guitarist Dan Fellman will join forces to perform at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue: Grammy Award-winning artists Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will perform along with special guest Celisse at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. On “Lifted,” Trombone Shorty’s second release for Blue Note Records, Shorty and his bandmates tap into the raw power and exhilarating grooves of their legendary live show, channeling it all into a series of tight, explosive performances that blur the lines between funk, soul, R&B and psychedelic rock. Tickets are $62 for reserved seating, $59 for standing room only, $46 for lawn seating and $36 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

Thursday, Aug. 1

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.

Melissa Carper: Old-time country folk singer Melissa Carper and opener Sean Rowe will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. Tickets are $25 and are available online at eventbrite.com. Kids 12 and younger get in free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase; bring your own seating. No pets or outside food and drinks. Gates open at 6 p.m. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

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.

Colbie Caillat & Gavin DeGraw: Musicians Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. To date, Caillat has been honored with two Grammy Awards and five nominations and has accumulated more than 15 billion streams. DeGraw has consistently achieved platinum certification, and his collaboration with Caillat on “We Both Know” earned a Grammy nomination in 2013. Tickets are $89 for reserved seating, $85 for standing room only, $62 for lawn seating and $52 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

Friday, Aug. 2

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, Aug. 2, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Brothers Reed: Brothers Aaron and Philip Reed, along with Bri Murphy on fiddle and T.J. Eilers on upright bass and special guest Eric Long, will perform a blend of original acoustic folk, bluegrass, Americana and punk at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. Tickets are $25 and are available online at eventbrite.com. Kids 12 and younger get in free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase; bring your own seating. No pets or outside food and drinks. Gates open at 6 p.m. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

Rick Springfield & Richard Marx: Grammy Award-winning artistsRick Springfield & Richard Marx will perform an acoustic set of all their greatest hits at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Springfield has sold 25 million records, and won a Grammy Award for his smash-hit “Jessie’s Girl,” among many other accolades. Marx, also a Grammy Award-winner, has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Tickets are $89 for reserved seating, $59 for lawn seating and $49 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.

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’s Bar & Grill, 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, Aug. 3

Talent Garden Club: The Talent Garden Club meets from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Talent library, 101 Home St., Talent. The club promotes environmentally healthy practices, educates the community about best gardening practices, encourages the formation of pollinator gardens and finances scholarships for students pursuing horticulture related majors. For more information, email at info@ talentgardenclub.com or see talentgardenclub.com.

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.

Living History Tour: Actors representing the early Beekman family will talk about changes brought about by the Industrial Revolution, Victorian architectural and design innovations, and insights into upper-class Jacksonville lifestyle during the late 1800s. The Beekmans were Jacksonville’s wealthiest and most prominent pioneer family. Tours begin every 30 minutes between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of every month through Aug. 17, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville.

Delilah Beaucoup: Singer Delilah Beaucoup will perform a mix of French gypsy jazz, blues and jazz standards at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 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.

33 String Drive: The 33 String Drive band — Holly Hurley on upright bass, fiddler Lily McCabe, Jeffery Jones on mandolin, Bob Evoniuk on Dobro, banjoist Rick Nelson, and guitarist Kevin Andras — will perform hard-driving bluegrass and acoustic Americana, along with original music and arrangements at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.

Movies in the Park: Watch family-friendly movies at the Rogue X Spray Park, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford. Movies begin at dusk Saturday evenings, Aug. 3-24. Registration is required. For a full schedule of films and to register, call 541-447-2400 or see playmedford.com.

Sunday, Aug. 4

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.

Hopfinger: Guitarist Jack Hopfinger will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

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