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, Sept. 21

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.

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.

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.

Poker Chip Ride & Chili Cook-Off: The Crater Lake Eagle Riders Fraternal Order of Eagles 2093 will hold their third annual Poker Chip Ride & Chili Cook-Off from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Crater Lake Eagles Lodge, 2000 Table Rock Road, Medford. Registration for the poker chip ride will be open 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The event includes a chili cook-off, live music by The Gypsy Gillis Band, silent auction and more. Chili tasting is $10. Proceeds will go to Community Works, a resource center dedicated to supporting victims of sex trafficking, domestic violence and sexual abuse. For more information, call 541-621-1793 or email eagleriderchilicookoff@gmail.com.

Ani-Medford: Ani-Medford, an annual convention celebrating anime, Tokusatsu and manga, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22, at Rogue X, 901 Rossanley Drive, Medford. The two-day event focuses on all things Japanese culture-related with activities such as Japanese video games, panel discussions, anime special guests, exhibitors of all genres, vendors, cosplayers, costume contests and more. Special guests include Laurie Hymes, known for her voice acting roles in “Yu-Gi-Oh!” and “Pokémon;” Chris Cason, voice actor for English-language productions of Japanese anime shows mostly with Funimation including “Fullmetal Alchemist;” Emily Cramer, who has voiced creatures and trainers on “Pokémon,” leads on “Yu-Gi-Oh!,” “The Winx Club,” and more; Kelsey Cruz, voice actor in “Spy x Family,” “I Got A Cheat Skill in Another World,” and many other anime and game titles; Jordan Dash Cruz, who has been involved in a multitude of anime titles and video games including “Genshin Impact;” YouTube/Twitch streamer and video game speedrunner Nitevision; and pop punk and opera fusion artist IgikoPop. Portland-based band Under the Deku Tree will perform jazz/funk renditions of classic anime and video game soundtracks. Tickets for admission both days for ages 13 and older are $25 in advance, $35 at the door; for Saturday only $15 in advance, $20 at the door; or for Sunday only $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Family packages are available. Kids 12 and younger get in free with a paying adult. For further details, including a full schedule of events, and to purchase tickets, see ani-medford.com.

Scarecrow Festival: The Southern Oregon Historical Society will hold its 14th annual Scarecrow Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22, at the historic Hanley Farm, 1053 Hanley Road, Central Point. Everything you need to build an authentic, straw-filled scarecrow will be provided, including frame, straw, clothes accessories and more. Scarecrow kits are $20. When you complete your scarecrow, you can put it in the farm’s field for judging and take it home later, or take it home right away. Also look for pumpkin painting, apple bobbing, cider-making, children’s games and more. Admission to the farm and activities is free. Tours of Hanley House will be available. Additionally see SOHS’ and McKee Bridge Historical Society’s quilt displays. Voting results will be announced at 3 p.m. Sunday. For further information, see sohs.org, email at info@sohs.org, or call 541-773-6536.

Recovery Festival: The annual Strong & Courageous Recovery Festival — an event that celebrates addiction recovery and first responders — organized by the addictions recovery nonprofit ROC Recovery Center will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Lava Lanes, 2980 Crater Lake Highway, Medford. The event includes bowling tournaments, live music, carnival games, bounce houses, dunk tank, face painting and more. Also look for raffle prizes, food and refreshments. Professional bowler Marshall Holman will be in attendance. This year’s “Battle of the Badges” bowling tournament features members of police departments against fire department members. All proceeds from this event go to support the ROC Recovery Center programs. For further details see rocrecoverycenter.org/events-2 or call 541-200-3000.

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.

Oregon Honey and Mead Festival: Taste honey and mead from Oregon and honeys from all over the world at the Oregon Honey Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Edenvale Winery, 2310 Voorhies Road, Medford. The event, which celebrates pollinators and agriculture, features multiple speakers, live music, educational displays and activities, honey and mead tastings, children’s activities and more. Also look for art exhibits, vendors, and native plants available for purchase from Jackson County Master Gardeners and Cornucopia Acres. The festival is part of the Cascade Girl Organization’s mission to support education for kids and veterans. Admission to the festival is $20; kids get into the festival free. See cascadegirl.org for tickets and further information.

Local Goods Market: Local crafters, makers and artisans will have their wares available for purchase at the Talent Local Goods Market, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, in the Wagner Plaza, 316 Main St., Talent. This market was started to help revitalize the downtown district of Talent after the 2020 Almeda Fire, allowing people to come together and rebuild the community. For further information, find Wagner Plaza Local Goods Market on Facebook.

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.

Wine & Dine Festival: Jacksonville Rotary will hold a Wine & Dine Festival from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Bigham Knoll campus, 525 Bigham Knoll Dr, Jacksonville. The event will feature tastings from 11 wineries and restaurants of Jacksonville, live music by Neon Velvet and Danielle Kelly Soul Project, trolleys throughout town and more. Tickets start at $70 for ages 21 and older, $25 for ages under 21. Proceeds go towards Jacksonville Applegate Rotary local projects, Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Jackson County, Jacksonville Community Center and the local police department. For tickets and further details, see jacksonvillewine.com.

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, Sept. 21, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Talent Museum Day: The Talent Historical Society will hold a special event to celebrate the city’s heritage from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Talent Museum, 105 N. Market St., Talent. Live entertainment will be performed by Turning Point Dance Troupe, Widespread Haze and Spirit Horse. An exhibit of historic photos will be on the lawn in front of the museum. The Talent Museum will be open for visitors with special new exhibits. Food trucks, activities and more will be available. Almeda Fire documentary books will be on sale as well as other Talent specific items. For further details, see talenthistory.org or call 541-512-8838.

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, Sept. 21, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

Mountain Top Sound: Four-piece band Mountain Top Sound will perform a blend of Americana and folk with a hint of bluegrass at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

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, Sept. 21, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

The Evening Shades: Markus Thales on vocals and guitar, Josh Bierly on guitar, Matthew Tayvis on keys and bass and Justen Nielson on drums will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

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, Sept. 21, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Frankie Hernandez Band: Singer, songwriter and guitar and horn player Frankie Hernandez and his band, along with special guest Conner Flowe, will play a blend of soul, funk, rock and reggae at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Scotty McCreery: Country artist and Grand Ole Opry member Scotty McCreery will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at The Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. McCreery has been a household name for nearly half his life, ever since making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any genre to debut his first studio album, the Platinum-certified “Clear as Day,” at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Albums chart. He has sold more than 4 million albums and achieved five consecutive No.1 hits: “Damn Strait,” “You Time,” “In Between,” “This is It,” and the “Five More Minutes.” Tickets start at $30; premium parking tickets are available for $10. Tickets and further details are available online at attheexpo.com.

Jefferson Baroque Orchestra: The Jefferson Baroque Orchestra will present its season opening autumn concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Newman United Methodist Church, 132 N. E. B St., Grants Pass; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Ashland First Congregational United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. The program will include Vivaldi’s violin concerto “Autumn” from “The Four Seasons,” Bach’s Cantata BWV 17 “Wer Dank Opfert, Der Preiset Mich,” and works by Guido and Collasse. Tickets are $25, $20 for seniors ages 65 and older, $5 for students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Tickets are available at the door or via JBO’s website. For tickets and further details, see jeffersonbaroque.org.

Ian George: Ian George and his band will perform “fanciful folk” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Special guest Balladir will also perform. Tickets are $15; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Punk Show: Punk bands Skeleton Boy, Reptile Lovechild, and Bivalve will perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at Dangerous Lee’s Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. For further details, see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Sunday, Sept. 22

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.

Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Alissa Weaver: Singer-songwriter Alissa Weaver and her band will perform original songs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 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 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumesfamilyvineyards.com or call 541-608-1755.

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 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. See pebblestonecellars.biz or call 541-512-1655.

Thom Trio: The Thom Trio will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Seth Charles Band: Seth Charles and his band will perform funk and soul tunes at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

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, Sept. 22, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Roni Ben-Hur Trio: Siskiyou Music Project will host guitarist Roni Ben-Hur with drummer Sylvia Cuenca and bassist Essiet Essiet, in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Ben-Hur has developed a facility in both straight-ahead jazz and samba/bossa-nova styles, underscored by his work with masters in each field, from bebop piano sage Barry Harris to Brazilian vocalist Leny Andrade. Tickets are $30. For tickets and further details, see siskiyoumusicproject.com or call 541-488-3869.

Dr. Payne and the Remedy: Four-piece classic rock cover band Dr. Pain and the Remedy will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

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. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Galice Resort, 11744 Galice Rd, Merlin. Call 541-476-3818.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

The Giantess: Roots rock band The Giantess, will perform guitar driven blues, rock, and jazz with a rockabilly/country twist at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Bumpin Uglies: Lyrically driven punk reggae band Bumpin Uglies will perform along with Tunnel Vision and Dubbest at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Tickets are $20. Tickets are available online or at The Music Coop, 268 E. Main St., Ashland. Must be 21 or older to attend; doors open at 6:30 p.m. See liveatthearmory.com or call 541-488-7001.

Metal Show: Metal bands Dropout Kings and Fox Lake, along with Oddities and Mirror Fear will perform at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Must be 21 or older to attend; doors open at 7 p.m. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Monday, Sept. 23

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.

Search & Rescue Learn and Play: Jackson County Search and Rescue wants every person, especially children, to know how to survive alone in the wilderness should they ever become lost. The Lost But Found program was created specifically for this need and is being brought to a library branch near you at select times September through November. This presentation, designed for children but adults are also welcome, consists of a 12-minute video, demonstrations of easy survival techniques and simple gear, and a discussion/questions period led by a member of the Jackson County Search and Rescue team. Afterward, children will have a chance to practice their searching skills around the branch in a scavenger hunt for a survival safety item as a prize for each one. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.

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, Sept. 23, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Poetry Reading: Poets Laura Winter and Jennifer Rood will read selections of their poems at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Rood will be reading from her book “Present and Speaking Everywhere: A Collection of Found Poetry/Art;” Winter will be reading from her most recent book and collaboration, “noble scratch, roughly spoken.” Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, Sept. 24

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 25

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

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, Sept. 25, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

Tim Church: Guitarist Tim Church will play a mix of classical, jazz, Spanish and Brazilian instrumentals at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

L.E.F.T.: Rock ‘n’ roll band L.E.F.T. — singer and guitarist Bret Levick, Bob Evoniuk on Dobro, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer Matt Terreri and Don Harriss on keys — perform Levick’s original rock, along with covers of songs by the Rolling Stones, David Bowie and others at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Tickets are $15. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

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, Sept. 25, 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.

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.

Celtic Thunder: A new show from internationally acclaimed group Celtic Thunder, “Odyssey,” is an exploration of Irish music and culture, firmly grounded in the ensemble’s impressive history, while ambitiously forging new paths. The group will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. The program includes an energetic rendition of “Go Lassie Go,” a traditional folk song; “City of Chicago” serves as a moving tribute to the Irish diaspora; and “The Parting Glass,” an iconic classic from the annals of Irish music. Tickets are $52-$58. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.

Rock Show: Rock bands Lazy Giants, Something on the Wing, and Kill Tyler will perform beginning at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. Sixth St., Medford. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.

Thursday, Sept. 26

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.

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 Duo: Singer Danielle Kelly and guitarist Paul Turnipseed will perform a mix of jazz styles, soul and oldies at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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.

Fantastic Cat: Indie rock band Fantastic Cat — Anthony D’Amato, Brian Dunne, Don DiLego, and Mike Montali — along with special guest band Fox and Bones — Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort — will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door; 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.

Desert Hollow: Old-school folk duo Desert Hollow will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the 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.

Friday, Sept. 27

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.

Wine Walk: The Rogue Valley Lions Club will hold the second annual Harvest Wine Walk from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, throughout downtown Central Point. Twelve local wineries plus 12 merchants add up to an evening of memory-making with family and friends. Stroll the historic downtown Central Point streets as you stop to sip, savor and shop to support the Rogue Valley Lions. Light appetizers and local musicians will add to the festivities. Tickets are $39; a commemorative wine glass and tote bag are included. The self-guided event begins at 300 E. Pine St., Central Point. For tickets and further information see roguevalleylions.org.

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. Friday, Sept. 27, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

Bobbie Ann & The Invisible Band: Hear classic rock and pop tunes performed by Bobbie Ann and The Invisible Band at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Eliana Wines, 4360 E. Barnett Road, Medford. The nonprofit provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

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 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, 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. Friday, Sept. 27, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

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 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Trium Wines Tasting Room, 203 E. Main Street, Talent. See triumwines.com or call 541-625-9100.

Kelly & Ross: Singer-songwriter Ann Kelly and keyboardist Mark Ross will perform a blend of pop, jazz and blues at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. See pebblestonecellars.biz or call 541-512-1655.

Rebekka Swan: Ukulele player and singer Rebekka Swan will perform jazz tunes at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

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, Sept. 27, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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. Friday, Sept. 27, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Brisbane Project: Lead guitarist Michael Ian Brisbane, bassist Mike Pugh and drummer Nick Brosio, will play a mix of blues and Texas rock at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

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, Sept. 27, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Steve Hopkins & Band of Brothers: Guitarist Steve Hopkins and his jazz group, Band of Brothers, will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

The Modern Gentlemen: After a decade-long journey with the hall-of-fame music group, The Four Seasons, The Modern Gentlemen have embarked on their own path, handpicked by Frankie Valli himself. The group will perform pop, rock, jazz, and Doo-Wop with an innovative twist at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. The group’s performances have been showcased in the PBS special concert “Doo-Wop Generations” and have earned them headliner status in Las Vegas and a residency in Atlantic City. Tickets are $32-$38, $22-$28 for ages 22 and younger. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.

Hildaland: Scotland-born fiddler Louise Bichan and U.S. mandolinist Ethan Setiawan will perform a concert journeying through Scottish, oldtime and Swedish inspired music intertwined with contemporary compositions at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Laughing Lady Farm in Ashland; address will be provided with reservation. Tickets are $25. For ticket reservations email seats@cagefreeconcerts.com.

Rogue Valley Symphony: The symphony, conducted by Martin Majkut, will perform its first Masterworks concert of the season, featuring seven-time Grammy Award winner double bassist Edgar Meyer, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the Southern Oregon University campus in Ashland; at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, 313 N.E. Olive St. The program includes Rossini’s “William Tell Overture,” Bottesini’s Bass Concerto No. 2, Meyer’s Bass Concerto No. 1, and Copland’s Four Dance Episodes from “Rodeo.” Tickets start at $28. Tickets and further details can be found at rvsymphony.org or by calling 541-708-6400.

Desert Hollow: Old-school folk duo Desert Hollow will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, at Dangerous Lee’s Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. For further details, see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Saturday, Sept. 28

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.

JCMGA Fall Festival: The Jackson County Master Gardeners Association will hold their second annual Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, 569 Hanley Road, Central Point. Garden art, native and non-native plants will be available for purchase. Children’s activities will also be available. Admission is free. See jacksoncountymga.org/2024-fall-festival.

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.

Medford Multicultural Fair: Come and explore various cultures at the 31th annual family-friendly Greater Medford Multicultural Fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Pear Blossom Park, 204 N. Bartlett St., Medford. Look for international bands, live performances, dancing, cuisine, art and more. Food vendors will serve meals and treats from Mexico, Argentina, Hawaii, India, Thailand and more. A variety of activities will be available for children. For details and a full entertainment schedule, see facebook.com/greatermedfordmulticultural.

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.

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.

Victorian Medical Practices Tour: Step back in time to early Jacksonville and learn about doctors, medicine and health concerns in the late 1800s during a tour with costumed docents from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 28-29, at the Beekman House, 470 E. California St., Jacksonville. Victorians were concerned about health above almost all other issues of the day. When the Beekman home was built in the early 1870s, most doctors were still “practitioners” lacking any formal medical education; hospitals were virtually non-existent; epidemics wiped out large numbers of residents; and cocaine, heroin, opium, alcohol, mercury, and strychnine were the base of many medicines. One-hour tours will begin every 20 minutes with docents who will talk about the local health care available in the late 1800s, share stories of the Beekman’s health issues and “cures,” and point out sanitation measures the family adopted. Tickets are $10; tours limited to eight people. Reservations are strongly encouraged; walk-ups will be accommodated based on space available. Tickets can be purchased online at historicjacksonville.org/victorian-themetours. Proceeds benefit historic restoration projects. Call 541-245-3650 or email info@historicjacksonville.org.

The Giantess: Roots rock band The Giantess, will perform guitar driven blues, rock, and jazz with a rockabilly/country twist at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Open Mic: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will host an open mic from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 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.

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 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

L.E.F.T.: Rock ‘n’ roll band L.E.F.T. — singer and guitarist Bret Levick, Bob Evoniuk on Dobro, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer Matt Terreri and Don Harriss on keys — perform Levick’s original rock, along with covers of songs by the Rolling Stones, David Bowie and others at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

The Rosa Lees: The band — Jessie Monter on fiddle, Rachel Buklad on banjo and fiddle, Holly Hurley on bass, and Bekkah McAlvage on guitar — will perform a mix of bluegrass, old-time and American roots music at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, 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, Sept. 28, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

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 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Tickets are $12; kids 12 and younger get in free. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Eight Dollar Mountain: High-energy, traditionally inspired Bluegrass band Eight Dollar Mountain — guitarist Darren Campbell, Stuart Green on banjo, Phil Johnson on mandolin, bassist Joe Porto, and Mark Lackey on dobro — will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Cedarwood Farm Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent. Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will open the show. Tickets are $20, $10 for ages 10 to 18, children 9 and younger get in free. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets are available online at eventbrite.com. For further information see eightdollarmountain.net.

Gold Souls: The Gold Souls — led by the dynamic Juniper Waller, with Alex Severson on keys, Billy D. Thompson on drums, Madison Armstrong on sax, Liliana Moore on trumpet, Kari Anne Estrada on trombone, Chris Paisley on guitar, and Avery Jeffry on bass — will perform blues tinged boogie at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the 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.

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 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Dangerous Lee’s Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. For further details, see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Sunday, Sept. 29

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.

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, Sept. 29, 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 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

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, Sept. 29, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country, and blues at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music and original songs at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

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 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com or call 541-499-0449.

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. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the Galice Resort, 11744 Galice Rd, Merlin. Call 541-476-3818.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Grant Ruiz: Flamenco singer and guitarist Grant Ruiz will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Mama’s Broke: Canadian folk duo Mama’s Broke — Lisa Maria and Amy Lou Keeler — will perform along with special guest The Resonant Rogues at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Cedarwood Farm Barn, 7912 Wagner Creek Road, Talent. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door; kids 12 and younger get in free. Beverages will be available for purchase; bring your own food and seating. No pets. Gates open at 6 p.m. For further information, see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

Lucid Aisle & Morrison Graves: Portland-based Psychedelic Rock bands Lucid Aisle and Morrison Graves will perform at 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at Dangerous Lee’s Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., Ashland. For further details, see local31pub.com or call 541-708-6813.

Monday, Sept. 30

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.

Search & Rescue Learn and Play: Jackson County Search and Rescue wants every person, especially children, to know how to survive alone in the wilderness should they ever become lost. The Lost But Found program was created specifically for this need and is being brought to a library branch near you at select times September through November. This presentation, designed for children but adults are also welcome, consists of a 12-minute video, demonstrations of easy survival techniques and simple gear, and a discussion/questions period led by a member of the Jackson County Search and Rescue team. Afterward, children will have a chance to practice their searching skills around the branch in a scavenger hunt for a survival safety item as a prize for each one. For further details see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8690.

Author Talk: Author Isa Lara Marie will talk about her book “First Light: The Making of a Healer — Reclaim Your Life, Your Power, Your Destiny” at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.

Tuesday, Oct. 1

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.

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

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

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

Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month, September thru May, in Lidgate Hall at Medford United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. The first meeting each month includes member competitions in both print media and Electronic Imaging Division. The second meeting of the month is dedicated to a program by a local photographer, instructor or photojournalist. All interested in photography or video production are welcome; no cost to attend. For further information, see sopacameraclub.com.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

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.

‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, local historian Paul Fattig will present “Life in Kerby, Oregon: A Retrospective on the Turbulent 1960’s” at noon Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and again at noon Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. During its glory days, Kerby was the county seat, boasting two hotels, several saloons, a jail, a school and one of Oregon’s earliest post offices. Fattig’s maternal grandmother, Lela Ingersoll Cooke, owned and lived in the historic Naucke house before it became part of the Kerbyville Museum and History Center. 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 Oct. 2, the book to be discussed will be “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. 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.

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. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Local Vines Wine Bar, 900 N. Haskell St., Suite A, Central Point. See localvineswinebar.com or call 541-840-3039.

John Ivey: Guitarist and singer John Ivey will perform ‘80s pop, classic- and light rock at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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

Pirate Country Parade: The eighth annual Pirate Country Parade, a community event celebrating Phoenix High School’s homecoming week, will be held at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. The parade loop begins near the corner of N. Rose Street and W. 1st Street, turns left down W. 1st Street, left down N. Main St., left on 5th Street, right on N. Church Street, then left on W. Bolz Road and back to Phoenix High School. For further information, email at kalin.cross@phoenix.k12.or.us.

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

Drag Pageant: Camelot Theatre will hold their first-ever Ms. Southern Oregon Drag Pageant at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the theater, 101 Talent Ave., Talent. This event, filled with glam, glitter and fierce competition, will showcase the most talented drag performers in the region, battling it out for the coveted crown and the honor of leading the Ashland Pride parade. Tickets are $35. Tickets and information available at camelottheatre.org or 541-535-5250.

True Loves: Seattle-based funk and soul group True Loves will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the 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.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Ashland Independent Film Festival: The Ashland Independent Film Festival returns Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 3-6. Although the annual Festival will be scaled back from past years, attendees can look forward to an array of programs at iconic venues such as the Varsity Theatre, AIFF Film Center, SOU Music Hall and ScienceWorks. A wide variety of films will be screened including feature films, documentaries, shorts and more. This year’s films were selected for their diversity of styles, themes and stories for a well-rounded mix of fact and fiction. For complete festival information, including event schedule and tickets, see ashlandfilm.org or call 541-488-3823.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Hannon Library Speaker Series: Southern Oregon University’s Friends of Hannon Library, in celebration of their 50th anniversary, will focus their annual speaker series on the role of libraries in higher education and as public resources. At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in the Meese Room (Room 305) of the Hannon Library on the SOU campus, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, “Challenges for Today’s Libraries,” will feature a panel of librarians discussing the issues facing libraries nationally and locally. Admission is free. For details, including parking information, email at libraryevents@sou.edu or call 541-552-6816.

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.

Comedy Improv Sessions: The Rogue Valley Improvers, led by Thomas Hartmann who trained with Second City Chicago, will hold free improvisational comedy practice from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. This group is neither affiliated or endorsed by JCLS. For further information, email forinfoman44@gmail.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.

Comedy Show: Seattle-based skateboarder, husband, father and comic Taylor Clark will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Clark has headlined over 30 Skate-Shop Comedy shows. He also headlines the comedy show at the “Tampa Pro” skate contest every year, and has opened for Mark Normand, Joe List, Jeff Ross and many others.Clark is also the Talent Director of the Seattle International Comedy Competition. Tickets are $20-$60; must be 21 or older to attend. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.

Friday, Oct. 4

FOTAS Fall Festival: Support Friends of the Animal Shelter during this community event from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at Ashland Food Co-Op, 237 N. First St., Ashland. Look for activities for adults and kids and pet celebrations. All proceeds from this event will support the Friends of the Animal Shelter in Jackson County. For further details, see fotas.org/event or call 541-774-6654.

‘Gather ‘Round the Railroad District’: Rogue World Music will hold a fundraising event, “Gather ‘Round the Railroad District,” which will feature six music groups at four separate outdoor concert sites along a walkable path through Ashland’s Railroad District neighborhood — Railroad Park between 8th and 6th streets, A and Pioneer streets — from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, during Ashland’s First Friday Artwalk. Admission is free; donations encouraged which will go towards Rogue World Music programming. Free and secure bicycle valet will be offered from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. by Piccadilly Cycles, 515 A St. For further information, see rogueworldmusic.org/events.

Dennis Konecny: Singer and guitarist Dennis Konecny will perform a mix of ‘50s rockabilly, country and ‘90s standards at 4:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.

Sunburnt Owl: Acoustic duo Sunburnt Owl — vocalist Dave Collie and guitarist Joshua Rowlett — will perform a variety of cover tunes at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

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 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, 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. Friday, Oct. 4, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Tutunov Piano Series: The Tutunov Piano Series will present pianist Andrey Ponochevny in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in the Music Recital Hall at Southern Oregon University, 450 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland.Ponochevny has received prizes at many international piano competitions including the Bronze Medal at the Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow, First Prize at the William Kapell International Piano Competition in Maryland and First Prize at the Tomassoni International Piano Competition in Cologne. His other competition accolades include awards at international competitions in Prague, Warsaw (Chopin), Dublin, Hong Kong, Riga and New Orleans. Tickets are $35, $30 for seniors ages 55 and older. A livestream option of the concert will also be available for $35 per household. For further information or to purchase tickets, see oca.sou.edu, email at boxoffice@sou.edu, or call the SOU Box Office at 541-552-6348.

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, Oct. 5

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.

SOPride Parade: The 14th annual SOPride parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in downtown Ashland. The parade will begin from Union Street and continue down Siskiyou Boulevard to Lithia Way, ending at Lithia Park. Following the parade, from 11a.m. to 1:30 p.m., look for vendors, food trucks, a dance party and drag show with music provided by a DJ, at the Butler Band Shell in Lithia Park. For further information, including a full schedule of SOPride weekend events, see sopride.org.

Talent Harvest Festival: The annual Harvest Festival in downtown Talent will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The event kicks off with the Talent Harvest Festival 5K, 10K and Fun runs from 8 to 10 a.m. This free community event features live music at the Wagner Plaza, Old Town Park and the Library Commons Park. Families with young ones can find a trove of activities, entertainers and performances at the KidZone in Library Commons Park. Also look for more than 80 local art, craft and growers booths, food trucks and more. For more information or to register for the Harvest Festival Run, see cityoftalent.org or email at harvestfestival@cityoftalent.org.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Brisbane Project Duo: Lead guitarist Michael Ian Brisbane and bassist Mike Pugh will play blues from the 1930s to the ’80s, evoking the greats such as BB King, Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, and Stevie Ray Vaughn at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Bite The Nail: Indie rock band Bite The Nail will play a selection of original tunes at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Tom Papa: Stand-up comedian Tom Papa will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. For over 20 years, Tom Papa, one of the top comedic voices in the country, has found success in film, TV, radio and podcasts, as well as live on stage. His fifth stand-up special, “What a Day,” is now streaming on Netflix, and he has released his latest book “We’re All in this Together… So Make Some Room,” is a collection of comedic essays. Tickets are $52-$58. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.

Sunday, Oct. 6

Native Plant Sale: Pollinator Project Rogue Valley will hold its fall native plant sale to support local pollinators from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in the back parking lot of the Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, 312 N. Main St., Phoenix. Native plants will be available for purchase from Pollinator Project Rogue Valley, Klamath Siskiyou Native Seeds, Cornucopia Acres, Klamath Native Plant Nursery and White Oak Farm. In addition, Sunday Afternoons will sell hats for all your outdoor adventures. A list of plants available for purchase will be available by Sept. 30. For further details see at pollinatorprojectroguevalley.org or call 458-214-0508.

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.

Octoberfest Blues Revue: The Rogue Blues Society will present the Octoberfest Blues Revue at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. This year’s headliners are blues guitarists Chris Cain and Michael Osborn, sharing the stage in a rare joint appearance. Also on the bill is local Ben Rice with his newly expanded band, the PDX Hustle. Kicking off the afternoon’s music will be the hard-rock/blues mix of the Brisbane Project and the soulful, R&B-tinged blues of TC and the Reactions. A variety of food items and a selection of craft beers will be available for purchase. Tickets are $30, $25 for ages 11-17, in advance; children ages 10 and younger get in free. Seating is limited, bring your own blankets or lawn chairs. No outside food or beverages permitted. Gates open at 1 p.m. For further details and tickets, see rogueblues.org.

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.

Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country, and blues at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.

Mountain Top Sound: Four-piece band Mountain Top Sound will perform a blend of Americana and folk with a hint of bluegrass at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

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. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Jonathan Foster: Americana roots singer-songwriter Jonathan Foster will perform at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Tribute to Carole King: Carole King is one of the most successful and revered female singer-songwriters in pop music history. Tapestry: Tribute to Carole King faithfully recreates the experience of a Carole King concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. The 1971 album “Tapestry” took King to the pinnacle, winning all three of the key Grammy Awards — Record, Song and Album of the Year, as well as Best Female Vocalist. The show will include covers of “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Natural Woman,” “It’s Too Late,” “So Far Away,” “I Feel the Earth Move” and “Beautiful” among many others. Tickets are $32-$38, $22-$28 for ages 22 and younger. Tickets and further information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, or by calling 541-779-3000.