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Published 12:00 am Saturday, August 3, 2024
- Using traditional music, intricate costumes and dramatic staging, puppeteer Kevin Menegus will bring the classic story of Aladdin to life through hand-crafted marionettes at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River. Menegus will give additional performances at various times at select JCLS branches through Friday, Aug. 9. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-864-8850.
With live music, book clubs, presentations, special events and more, there’s something for everyone. Check out our full listings for all the happenings in the Rogue Valley, including recurring activities, plays and gallery showings each week at rv-times.com/go_rogue.
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Saturday, Aug. 3Ashland 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hanley Farm: The Southern Oregon Historical Society will celebrate 60 years of classic cars from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Classic pre-1970 cars will be displayed throughout the historic Hanley Farm grounds. Learn about the cars the Hanley’s had from 1910 to 1970, visit SOHS’s 1946 Fire Engine, check out the farm wagon, vote for your favorite classic car and take a self-guided tour of Hanley Farm and the farm’s gardens. Also look for pioneer children’s games and activities, a pinewood derby race track, prizes, refreshments, food and more. Admission is free. To show your own a pre-1970s car, find the registration link at sohs.org/events. For further information, see sohs.org or call 541-773-6536.
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 building.
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.
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.
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.
Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
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 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.
Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.
Alissa Weaver: Singer-songwriter Alissa Weaver will perform original songs at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Dirk Price Trio: Guitarist Dirk Price and his band will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 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.
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. 4Jacksonville Farmers Market: More than 65 vendors offer local produce, meats, fresh baked goods, handmade arts, crafts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through October, on the grounds of the Historic Jacksonville Courthouse, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. Also look for live music and wine tasting from over 35 local wineries. Leashed dogs are welcome. Find Jacksonville Sunday Market on Facebook for details.
Tony Brussat Duo: Singer and guitarist Tony Brussat and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Newcomb will perform jazz, Americana and folk tunes at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.
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.
Kami Sorrenta: Singer-songwriter and pianist Kami Sorrenta will perform inventive covers of pop, rock, funk and folk tunes at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
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, Aug. 4, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
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. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
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.
Mystic Bard: The duo Mystic Bard — multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters Francesco Bard and Heather Hutton — will perform a mix of classic rock, blues, classical, prayer songs and progressive pop at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Dennis Konecny: Singer and guitarist Dennis Konecny will perform a mix of ‘50s rockabilly, country and ‘90s standards at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Simple Dreams: Five-piece Linda Ronstadt tribute band, Simple Dreams, will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. For tickets and further details, see dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.
John Johns: Multi-genre, multi-instrumentalist and singer John Johns will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Atmosphere: Hip-hop duo Atmosphere will perform their tracks featuring inspiration from soul, funk, rock and reggae at 7:15 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. The duo has maintained a course of rigorous output, releasing over two dozen studio albums, EP’s and collaborative side projects in as many years. Tickets are $47.50 for reserved seating, $49.50 for standing room only, $39.50 for lawn seating and $29.50 for ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 5:45 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.
Monday, Aug. 5
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.
Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Author Talk: Author Cathy Morton will talk about her book “A Healer Forged in Fire” at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.
The Infamous Stringdusters: The Grammy Award-winning bluegrass quintet — guitarist Andy Falco, banjoist Chris Pandolfi, Andy Hall on dobro, Jeremy Garrett on fiddle, and Travis Book on double bass — will perform along with Grammy Award–winning singer, songwriter and musician Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $59 for reserved seating, $47 for lawn seating and $37 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.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
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.
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.
Fratello Marionettes: Using traditional music, intricate costumes and dramatic staging, puppeteer Kevin Menegus will bring the classic story of Aladdin to life through hand-crafted marionettes at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Rogue River library, 412 E. Main St., Rogue River. Menegus will give additional performances at various times at select JCLS branches through Friday, Aug. 9. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-864-8850.
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.
Jason Mraz & The Superband: Two-time Grammy winner and Songwriters Hall of Fame Honoree Jason Mraz and The Superband will perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Mraz’s eighth album, “Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride,” sees Mraz reuniting with numerous collaborators, including Los Angeles band Raining Jane and producer Martin Terefe. Tickets are $91 for reserved seating, $97 for standing room only, $58 for lawn seating and $48 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, Aug. 7
Bird Walk: Jim Hostick, of the Rogue Valley Audubon Society, leads slow-paced, 1½-mile walks at 8:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of every month at Denman Wildlife Area, off Touvelle or Agate roads, in Eagle Point. The numbers of different species observed by participants are entered in the Cornell Ornithological Laboratory’s eBird database. Participants will need to purchase an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife parking permit. See roguevalleyaudubon.org for directions and information.
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.
‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, Ben Truwe, Research Associate of the Southern Oregon University Laboratory of Anthropology and member of the West Side Community Coalition Board of Directors, will present “Mining the Archives: Recent Discoveries Among the Glass Negatives” at noon Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and again at noon Wednesday, Aug. 14, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Truwe will give an update on discoveries made during Southern Oregon Historical Society’s ongoing glass negative scanning project. This project has uncovered new photos by Peter Britt, including the original negatives of his first successful trip to Crater Lake, his tour up the Klamath River in the 1870s, and his visits to the railroad construction camps in the 1880s. SOHS has also scanned a trove of portraits by Central Point photographer Robert Vinton Beall and mysterious images by unidentified photographers. This presentation will showcase the most intriguing of these scans of local people and scenes that have gone unseen for over a century. 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.
Banned Book Club: Adults can meet to read and discuss banned books at 4 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 Aug. 7, the book to be discussed will be “Hiroshima” by John Hersey. 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.
Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Tension Deficit: Guitar and vocal duo Tension Deficit will perform bluegrass music at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.
Pinsky and Phil: Guitar and harmonica duo David Pinsky and Phil Newton will play original ‘60s-style Chicago blues duets at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Victoria Lawton Diez: 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. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 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 Aug. 7, the host band will be Deluxe; 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, Aug. 7, 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.
Thursday, Aug. 8
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.
Preschool Puppet Show: Young children can watch an educational, nature-themed puppet show at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. A craft/hands-on activity will follow. Admission is $8; registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For further details or to register, see or-ashland.civicplus.com/371/Register-for-a-Program or call 541-488-5340.
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 Aug. 8, the novel to be discussed will be “How to Fail at Flirting,” by Denise Williams. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.
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.
Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Crooked Barn Vineyards, 14430 Highway 238, Applegate. The nonprofit provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.
SOSA Open Mic: The Southern Oregon Songwriters Association will host an open mic featuring all original music at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. Share your own original music or hear music written and performed live by members of our own Southern Oregon community. Sign ups start at 4:30 p.m. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
Angelic Noise: Easy listening/pop band Angelic Noise will perform acoustic originals as well as covers at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, 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.
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression: Lexington, Kentucky-based band Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, led by Joslyn Hampton, will perform soul-funk tunes at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $20; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.
Beats Antique: Experimental world fusion and electronic music group Beats Antique will perform along with support from Haywyre at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Tickets are $25 in advance, $40 at the door; must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are available online at liveatthearmory.com. Call 541-488-7001.
Friday, Aug. 9
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.
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.
Jim Friend: Guitarist Jim Friend will play a mix of pop, light rock and country instrumentals at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.
Lisa & Dean: Singer Lisa Udall and pianist Dean Angermeier will perform an eclectic mix of pop, jazz, blues, R&B and country music at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
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 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Dennis Konecny: Singer and guitarist Dennis Konecny will perform a mix of ‘50s rockabilly, country and ‘90s standards at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
The Kind Duo: Local duo The Kind will perform a blend of classic-, folk- and country rock, blues and gospel at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.
Chasing Keridwyn: Five-piece band Chasing Keridwyn will perform a mix of bluegrass, Americana, folk and country at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
John Johns: Multi-genre, multi-instrumentalist and singer John Johns will perform at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.
Denali Kennedy: Merlin-based indie alt rock trio Denali Kennedy will perform original, family friendly songs at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Levick & Evoniuk: Singer and guitarist Bret Levick and dobro player Bob Evoniuk will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Pozitronics: Five-piece band, the Pozitronics, will perform a mix of R&B, blues and classic rock at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Metal Show: Hear four metal bands including Phenom and Graveburner at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Admission is free; must be 21 or older to attend. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.
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.
Salsa Brava!: The ensemble — Christina Marsilia on vocals and flute, John Mazzei on keys, Jeff Addicot on bass, Theresa Mccoy on congas, Mike Fitch on timbales, Gordon Greenley on saxophone and Joe Fascilla and Tom Poole on trumpet — will perform salsa, Latin, merengue, cumbia, bachata and cha cha music for dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. A dance lesson, provided by Melissa McRobbie and Galeno Navarro from Candela Dance Studio, will begin at 7 p.m. Wine, food and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is $15, at the door. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.
Walker Hayes: Country music star Walker Hayes brings his “Same Drunk Tour” show to Southern Oregon will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Hayes’ smash hit “Fancy Like” topped every country music sales and streaming chart, spent more than six months at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and gave Hayes his first Grammy Award nomination as an artist for Best Country Song. Tickets are $89 for reserved seating, $89 for standing room only, $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.
Ashland Summer Movie Night: Ashland High School will host an outdoor movie screening of “Wonka” at dusk Friday, Aug. 9, at the AHS football field, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Admissions is $5; refreshments will be available for purchase. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the AHS girls’ volleyball team. For further details, find Ashland Grizz Volleyball on Facebook.
Smokey The Groove: The six-piece dance band Smokey The Groove will perform light-hearted psychedelic rock with a side of jazz at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.
Saturday, Aug. 10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 building.
Rogue Gallery & Art Center Family Art Day: Kids and families of all ages can explore and create art from noon to 2 p.m. the second Saturday of each month at Rogue Gallery & Art Center, 40 S. Bartlett St., Medford. Make your own art projects to take home, and explore gallery spaces with an art scavenger hunt. All materials will be provided. Admission is free; registration is required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 541-772-8118 or see roguegallery.org.
‘Surealia 2024’: Studio Roxander will present this year’s “reinvention” of the original multimedia contemporary ballet “Surealia 2024.” The show features young dancers from Studio Roxander’s Academy of Ballet, along with professional guest artists Ashton Roxander and Sydney Dolan from Philadelphia Ballet; Jake Roxander, Jarod Curley, and Lea Fleytoux from American Ballet Theatre; and Max Barker from the American Ballet Theatre Studio Company. The ballet is a mystical, imaginative and mesmerizing explosion of color, sound and movement, with movie elements projected on stage. Performances are set for 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11, at Crater Performing Arts Center, 655 N. Third St., Central Point. Directed by David Roxander. Tickets are $12 to $28 and can be purchased at studioroxander.com, in person at Studio Roxander, 101 E. 10th St., or by calling 541-773-7272.
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.
Open Mic: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will host an open mic from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Sign up begins at 2:30 p.m.; limit 15 total acts. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
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 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
DeLuxe: The band DeLuxe will perform covers of classic rock tunes at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
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, Aug. 10, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
Brothers Reed: Brothers Aaron and Philip Reed, along with Bri Murphy on fiddle and T.J. Eilers on upright bass, will perform a blend of original acoustic folk, bluegrass, Americana and punk at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.
Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.
Rogue Hot Club: Guitar and mandolin duo, Rogue Hot Club — Dan Fellman and Dayton Mason — will perform traditional Italian tunes at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Southern Oregon Derby: Women’s roller derby team SO Derby will take on Portland’s Rose City Wreckers at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at the Medford Armory, 1701 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $12 for seniors and veterans, kids ages 12 and younger get in free. A beer garden will be hosted by Walkabout Brewery. Doors open at 5 p.m. See soderby.com.
Adam Harris Trio: The Adam Harris Trio — Adam Harris on saxophone, bassist Jeff Addicott and drummer Tom Stamper — will perform modern jazz interpretations of the jazz standards from the 1920s to now at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 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.
Pozitronics: Five-piece band, the Pozitronics, will perform a mix of R&B, blues and classic rock at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Wildheart Music: Wildheart Music featuring Carla Bauer will perform a mix of light rock and pop songs at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.
Drag Queen Show: Local drag queens will perform their show “Wet & Wild,” featuring water guns and other fun ways to cool down at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Admission is $25; food trucks will have refreshments available for purchase. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
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.
Apollo Suns: Apollo Suns, a seven-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba, will perform a blend of jazz, rock and psychedelic music to create their own danceable grooves at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $20; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.
Sunday, Aug. 11
Jacksonville Farmers Market: More than 65 vendors offer local produce, meats, fresh baked goods, handmade arts, crafts and more from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through October, on the grounds of the Historic Jacksonville Courthouse, 206 N. Fifth St., Jacksonville. Also look for live music and wine tasting from over 35 local wineries. Leashed dogs are welcome. Find Jacksonville Sunday Market on Facebook for details.
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.
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, Aug. 11, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
Robert Schwartz: Pianist Robert Schwartz will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. The program features Bach’s Toccata, followed by Schumann’s Fantasy in C Major. The concert will also feature works by Stravinsky and Rachmaninov. Tickets are $30. See grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.
Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Dave Brendlinger: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
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 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
Tony Brussat Duo: Singer and guitarist Tony Brussat and multi-instrumentalist Lawrence Newcomb will perform jazz, Americana and folk tunes at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Kloetzel & Evoniuk: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel and Dobro player Bob Evoniuk will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Jacob Howard: Guitarist and singer Jacob Howard will perform a blend of light rock and pop tunes at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Skye & Lee: Singer Michaela Skye and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.
Monday, Aug. 12
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. Monday, Aug. 12, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
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.
Poetry Reading: Poets Rachel Barton and Louise Barden will read selections of their poetry at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.
The Dead South: Four-piece, Canadian-based band The Dead South will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. The band plays a mix of progressive bluegrass, alternative Americana, country, folk and western for a sound that’s all their own. Tickets are $49 for reserved seating and standing room only, $44 for lawn seating and $34 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.
Tuesday, Aug. 13
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.
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 5 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 Aug. 13 will be “Little Fires Everywhere,” by Celeste Ng. Registration is required. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.
Michael Franti & Spearhead: Globally recognized musician and activist Michael Franti and his band Spearhead will perform at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Throughout his multi-decade career, Franti has earned three Billboard No. 1’s with triumphantly hopeful hits “Sound of Sunshine,” “Say Hey (I Love You)” and “I Got You,” as well as six Top 30 Hot AC singles, 10 Top 25 AAA Singles and three Billboard Top 5 Rock Albums. Tickets are $69 for reserved seating, $67 for standing room only, $57 for lawn seating, and $47 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, Aug. 14
Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar and Dobro player Dan Tiller will perform Delta and country-style blues at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.
Danielle Kelly Jazz Duo: Singer Danielle Kelly and guitarist Paul Turnipseed will perform a mix of jazz styles, soul and oldies at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Connor Reese: Singer-songwriter Connor Reese will perform a blend of witty originals and quirky reimaginings of classic tunes at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
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.
Rogue Valley Photography Club: The Rogue Valley Photography Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. The meetings cover a wide variety of subjects and offer new insights and learning opportunities. Library doors are locked at 7 p.m.; early arrival is highly recommended. For further information find Rogue Valley Photography Club.
Thursday, Aug. 15
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.
Jen Ambrose: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose will play a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Ben Rice and the Portland Hustle: Guitarist Ben Rice and his band, the Portland Hustle, will play original music inspired by traditional blues, Rockabilly and funk at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, 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, Aug. 16
Kelly & Ross: Singer-songwriter Ann Kelly and keyboardist Mark Ross will perform a blend of pop, jazz and blues at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
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, Aug. 16, at Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.
DaCosta & Calvin: Singer and guitarist Robbie DaCosta, along with singer Kristen Calvin will perform songs by Janis Joplin, Fleetwood Mac, Elvis, Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline and more at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 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, Aug. 16, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo—singer Lynda Day and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Bill Lachenmyer: Musician Bill Lachenmyer will perform a variety of tunes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.
Rogue Rage Duo: Harmonica player Harpo DeRoma and guitar and Dobro player Dan Tiller will perform Delta and country-style blues at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
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, Aug. 16, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Mountain Top Sound: Four-piece band Mountain Top Sound will perform a blend of Americana and folk with a hint of bluegrass at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
Danielle Kelly Soul Project: Singer Danielle Kelly, guitarist Paul Turnipseed, drummer Nick Kirby, bassist Richard Meyer and Gordon Greenley on sax will perform soul and oldies from Motown and neo-soul originals at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 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.
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 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Gunstock Red: Singer and guitarist Jon Martin, guitarist Ben Jennings, bassist Joe Dalva, and drummer Troy Brummett will play a mix of Southern rock, country and blues at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
The Girls: Vocalists Shae Celine, Jenni Abdo, Jade Davis, along with bassist Greg Frederick, guitarist Anthony Cusenza, and drummer Christo Pallani, will perform songs from the ‘70s, ‘80s and ‘90s, powerhouse ballads and rock classics at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. $20 cover. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Classic Albums Live — Fleetwood Mac ‘Rumours’: Classic Albums Live, a concert series that takes classic albums and recreates them live on stage, note for note and cut for cut, will feature a recreation of Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. “Rumours” was the 11th studio album by Fleetwood Mac and the band’s most successful. It reached the top of both the U.S. Billboard 200 and the U.K. Albums Chart and won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 1977. Several songs, including “Don’t Stop” and “Go Your Own Way” were released as singles and reached the U.S. Top 10. The album went on to sell more than 40 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. Tickets are $46 for reserved seating, $41 for lawn seating, and $31 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, Aug. 17
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.
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. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
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.
Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 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.
The Giantess: Roots rock band The Giantess, will perform guitar driven blues, rock, and jazz with a rockabilly/country twist at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
Keith Barney: Singer and guitarist Keith Barney will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
Shybo Torres: The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will play a mix of world music and originals at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
Daniel Nickels Band: Guitarist and singer Daniel Nickels along with his band will perform Americana and country covers and originals at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.
Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Dave Brendlinger: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.
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 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 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.
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 at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.
Chris Young: Country music singer-songwriter Chris Young will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Young has notched 13 career No. 1s and more than two dozen R.I.A.A. certified projects. His ninth album “Young Love & Saturday Nights” was released on March 22. Tickets are $109 for reserved seating, $99 for standing room only, $69 for lawn seating, and $59 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.
The Cabin Project: Musical hybrid band The Cabin Project, featuring all women and non-binary Portland-based musicians, will play a blend of orchestral folk, rock and indie tunes at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.
Sunday, Aug. 18
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.
Jared Gutridge Duo: Acoustic guitarists and singers Jared Gutridge and Adrian Wright will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. See edenvalleyorchards.com or call 541-512-2955.
Music on the Mountain: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Mt. Ashland Lodge, 11 Mt. Ashland Ski Road, Ashland. See mtashland.com/event-directory or call 541-482-2897.
Redwood Empire: The Southern Oregon-based band, featuring singer Jenna Monique, guitarist and vocalist Russ Bohall, bassist Jeremy Sipple, and percussionist Jonathan Lewis, will perform a mix of pop, blues, R&B, and contemporary hits at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.
Connor Reese: Singer-songwriter Connor Reese will perform a blend of witty originals and quirky reimaginings of classic tunes at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.
Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Starvation Heights: The adult contemporary and pop quartet Starvation Heights — Rick Edwards, Robin MacDonald, Michael MacDonald, and Jim Paulson — will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Pinsky and Phil: Guitar and harmonica duo David Pinsky and Phil Newton will play original ‘60s-style Chicago blues duets at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.
Mike Brons: Grants Pass guitarist and singer Mike Brons will perform 1970s cover tunes at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.
Brisbane Project: Lead guitarist Michael Ian Brisbane, bassist Mike Pugh and drummer Nick Brosio, will play a mix of blues and Texas rock at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.