Things to do in the Rogue Valley this week and beyond

Published 6:16 pm Thursday, February 27, 2025

By Alissa Corman / Rogue Valley Times

: Adult readers can meet to discuss what they’re reading — recent reads, old favorites or anything in-between — with the No Strings Attached Book Club 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.

With live music, book clubs, presentations, special events and more, there’s something for everyone. Check out our 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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Thursday, Feb. 27

Kaleidoscope Play and Learn: Discover how children learn through play and daily activities — singing songs, telling stories, creating art — from 10:30 to noon every Thursday, at the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238, Jacksonville. Open to young children (ages 0-5), their family, and caregivers/parents. No pre-registration required. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-7438.

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.

Slopes & Trails: Rogue Valley residents are invited to a no host meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at The Copper Plank, 202 N. Central Ave., Medford. Slopes and Trails is a nonprofit organization that provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Skye & Lee: Singer Michaela Skye and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Boozy Bingo: Play free rounds of Bingo for prizes from 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday at Voodoo Martini, 106 S Grape St., Medford. See voodoomartinibar.com.

Marty O’Reilly: Musician Marty O’Reilly will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 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.

Friday, Feb. 28

Spanish Language Group: English speakers with at least an intermediate knowledge of Spanish can meet from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fridays, at the Santos Community Center, 701 N. Columbus Ave., Medford. Look for casual, supportive conversation and interpretation. Native speakers are welcome to help. Call 541-499-6646.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Talent. See pebblestonecellars.biz or call 541-512-1655.

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, Feb. 28, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Kelly & Ross: Singer-songwriter Ann Kelly and keyboardist Mark Ross will perform a blend of pop, jazz and blues at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com, find Rellik Winery on Facebook, or call 541-499-0449.

Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform covers of popular music, jazz standards and more at 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

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 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

David Modica: Acoustic guitarist David Modica will perform a blend of blues and jazz at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

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, Feb. 28, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

BASE Fundraising Gala: Support BASE (Black Alliance & Social Empowerment) and the work the organization does to empower our youth, celebrate culture and foster community connection during a fundraising gala at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland. The event will feature cocktails, dinner auction and more. Live entertainment will feature a live band, stand-up comedy and keynote speakers. All-white attire is requested. Tickets are $45. For tickets see https://bit.ly/40IcO3A. For further details, see baseoregon.org or email at community@baseoregon.org.

Malinka World Music Collective: Hear world folk music sung in English, Spanish, Russian, Serbian, Romani and more by Malinka and friends at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

John Dabaco: Jazz pianist John Dabaco will perform standards and classics from 6 to 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge & Garden, 40 S. First St., Ashland. Call 541-625-0505.

Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Boot Juice: High-energy dance band Boot Juice will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 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.

Saturday, March 1

Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can learn how to identify and help experts count birds that visit feeders at 9 a.m. alternate Saturdays beginning Nov. 9 and running through March 15, at North Mountain Park Nature Center, 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program, a nationwide citizen-science, bird-monitoring effort. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required; loaner binoculars will be available. For further information See northmountainpark.org call 541-488-6606.

Medford Cars & Coffee: Car enthusiasts can meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Saturday in the parking lot of Southern Oregon Orthopedics, 2780 E. Barnett Rd. (behind the Starbucks at the corner of Barnett and Medical Center Dr.) All vehicles are welcome, from classics and muscle cars to exotics and hot rods. The group will not hold meetings in the event of rain or snowy weather. See medfordcarsncoffee.com or find Medford Cars and Coffee on Facebook for further information.

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

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.

Animal Encounters: Kids and their families can meet assistance dogs in training at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 1, at The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford. These special dogs and puppies will be accompanied by members of the Dogs for Better Lives training team, who will be able to answer questions. Free with museum admission. . Admission is $15 for children; $10 for adults; memberships, scholarships and discounts available. For further details, see tcmso.org or call 541-772-9922.

Central Point Woodcarvers: The carving group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday at the Central Point Senior Resource Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point. The group teaches and shares ideas for beginners, novices and intermediate woodcarvers. Membership fees are $10 per month or $55 a year. Recommended beginning tool sets are available for purchase. For more information, call 541-944-4535.

Medford Senior Center Bingo: The Medford Senior Center will host bingo games for adults at 12:30 p.m. every Saturday and Tuesday at the Medford Senior Center, 510 East Main St.; $8 for six cards for 10 games. Must be 18 or older to participate. Doors open at 10 a.m.; early bird games open at 11 a.m. Call 541-538-1229.

Bluebirds: Guitar and vocal duo The Bluebirds will perform a blend of pop, Americana and punk at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Connor Reese: Singer-songwriter Connor Reese will perform a blend of witty originals and quirky reimaginings of classic tunes at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com, find Rellik Winery on Facebook, or call 541-499-0449.

Jimmy Limo: Multi-instrumentalist and singer Jimmy Limo will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Canto Soul: Classical and flamenco guitarist Grant Ruiz and jazz guitarist Dan Fellman will join forces to perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Reservations recommended. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon: YSSO, conducted by Music Director Cynthia Hutton, will present its winter concert series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, in the Oregon Center for the Arts Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University, Ashland. The concert will showcase the musicians of the Youth Symphony and the Youth Orchestra playing works by Richard Wagner, Joseph Haydn, Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Franz Schubert, and others. Tickets are $15, $10 for students with ID. For further details, see ysso.org, email at info@ysso.org or call 541-858-8859.

Magnificent Sanctuary Band: Three-piece band Magnificent Sanctuary Band — Brian Swislow on keys, guitarist Bryan Kraus, and drummer Darin Mitchel — will perform Jerry Garcia tunes at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 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.

Sunday, March 2

SunFolk Dance: Dance to traditional live folk music and learn dances from Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and more from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday at the Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland. No partner or experience necessary. $5 donation requested. For further details, email at pmsheldon@gmail.com or call 541-613-4119.

Historic Hotel Open House: Join Britt Music & Arts Festival staff to explore the recently purchased U.S. Hotel building before it undergoes a significant transformation into Britt’s new office from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at the U.S. Hotel, 125 E. California St., Jacksonville. Learn about the history of the building, plans for the future, and support the renovation efforts with a raffle including Britt experiences and packages from Jacksonville’s merchants, wineries and restaurants. Speakers include Chris Brown and Jerome White, of arkitek: Design & Architecture, and local historian Carolyn Kingsnorth. Britt’s new logo will be unveiled at 3:15 p.m. Admission is free. Dine and shop around town before and after your visit, and participating partners will donate a percentage of daily sales to Britt. For more information, see brittfest.org or call 541-779-0847.

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.

Shybo Torres: The singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist will play a mix of world music and originals at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Très Palomas: Trio Très Palomas — vocalist Mari Simone, guitarist Jason Wolverton and upright bassist Sean Chon — will perform a blend of bossa nova, ballads and early jazz in French, Portuguese, English and Spanish at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Dos Mariposas Vineyards & Lavender Farm, 3976 Bellinger Lane, Medford. See dosmariposasvineyards.com or call 541-224-7881.

Rally for Reed: Local musicians will rally together to host a benefit concert event for their friend and colleague Aaron Reed (of the Brothers Reed) to cover medical bills during his ongoing treatment for cancer at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at The Holly Theatre, 226 W. 6th St., Medford. Seven local musical acts will perform as part of the Holly Theatre’s soft opening following its restoration. Performances will be rotating in half-hour intervals between the mainstage and the upstairs lobby. Performing groups include Danielle Kelly Soul Project, Bekkah McAlvage & Jeff Fretwell, The Illies, Clayton Joseph Scott, The John Dough Boys, The Fret Drifters, and Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers with a special guest appearance by the Brothers Reed. A silent auction will also be given. Tickets are $25. Concessions will be available for purchase. Doors open at 3 p.m. Proceeds go to Aaron Reed. See hollytheatre.org or call 541-772-3797.

Dennis Konecny: Singer and guitarist Dennis Konecny will perform a mix of ‘50s rockabilly, country and ‘90s standards at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com, find Rellik Winery on Facebook, or call 541-499-0449.

Nina & the Notes: Led by the powerful vocals of Juanita Davis, Nina & the Notes will perform covers of classic R&B tunes at 5 p.m. Sunday, March 2, 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 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Monday, March 3

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.

DART Mobile Services: The JCLS DART outreach vehicle, which visits a variety of locations throughout Jackson County, is a Wi-Fi hotspot and computer lab all rolled into one. Library staff will offer use of laptop computers, along with tech help and special programs and presentations. Anyone within a 300-foot radius of DART can access its Wi-Fi for free. To learn more, including the most up-to-date schedule of stops, see jcls.org/DART or call 541-774-8679.

Seniors Activities: A variety of activities and services are available to adults 50 and older from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, at the Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Ave.; and from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays, at the Medford Senior Center, 510 E. Main St., Medford. See ashlandseniorservices.org or medfordseniorcenter.org or call 541-488-5342 or 541-772-2273, respectively, for full listings.

Take & Make: Stop by any JCLS branch to pick up a take-and-make craft kit during select dates. Each library branch offers a unique craft every month for every age group, from preschoolers to adults, and all needed supplies are included in the kit. For details, see jcls.libcal.com or call the library branch in your area.

Paul Schmeling Band: The Paul Schmeling Band will perform jazz standards from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Martino’s Restaurant and Lounge, 58 E. Main St., Ashland. See martinosashland.com or call 541-488-4420.

Tuesday, March 4

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. 25, 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.

Children’s Museum: The Children’s Museum of Southern Oregon, 413 W. Main St., Medford, features early learning opportunities, educational experiences, interactive play exhibits and activities for children. Exhibits at the hands-on museum include farm-to-table play area, ranger station, wildlife rescue tree-house, a replica of Bigfoot, “The Makery,” art projects and more. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays, and from noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Admission is $15 for children; $10 for adults; memberships, scholarships and discounts available. For further details, see tcmso.org or call 541-772-9922.

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.

Medford Senior Center Bingo: The Medford Senior Center will host bingo games for adults at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Saturday at the Medford Senior Center, 510 East Main St.; $8 for six cards for 10 games. Must be 18 or older to participate. Doors open at 10 a.m.; early bird games open at 11 a.m. Call 541-538-1229.

Social Dance Club: Dance to live music from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. You do not need a partner to participate; suitable for all social dancers. Keyboardist Darren will play all-time favorites and special requests. Admission is $6, free for first-time visitors. See socialbenefitdanceclub.org or call or text 541-941-1973.

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.

Community Discussion: The American Association of University Women Ashland Branch and Jackson County Library Services will lead a community discussion, “Be Gun Smart — Whether or You Own a Firearm or Not,” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Speakers are Ashland Police Chief Tighe O’Meara and Jackson County Sheriff Nate Sickler. They will discuss a number of issues important to citizens including an overview of current local/state/federal laws surrounding guns, how to dispose of unwanted firearms, and community and agency response to threats to our schools. The talk is part of the Jackson County Library Services’ “Big Ideas” discussion series. Admission is free. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6896.

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, March 5

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.

ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum: A variety of interactive science exhibits and programs are available at the museum, located at 1500 E. Main St., Ashland. The interactive museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Admission is $12.50, $10.50 for ages 2 and older, and for 65 and older, and free for kids under age 2, $3 for SNAP/Oregon Trail card holders. Admission is $5 the first Sunday of every month; group discounts available. To purchase tickets or for more information, see scienceworksmuseum.org or call 541-482-6767.

‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, local historian Larry Mullaly will present “Medford Celebrates Oregon’s 1934 Diamond Jubilee” at noon Wednesday, March 5, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and again at noon, Wednesday, March 12, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. At the height of the Great Depression, Medford, a city of 11,000 inhabitants, staged a series of history-themed parades, exhibitions, contests and entertainments unlike anything Southern Oregon had ever seen. The week-long State Diamond Anniversary Jubilee of 1934 was an event for the ages. Mullaly will examine personalities, ideas and circumstances that led to the great event. Registration is required to attend the Zoom version of Medford’s program. Recordings of presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel. To register or for further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

Yarnia: Children 8 and older, as well as adults, can learn to knit or crochet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Supplies and instruction are provided. All levels welcome. For further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.

Paws to Read: Young readers are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog at 3 p.m. every Wednesday, at the Jacksonville library, 340 W. C St. For further details, including similar programs at other library branches, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-1665.

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 March 5, the book to be discussed will be “The Hunger Games,” by Suzanne Collins. 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.

Grant Ruiz: Flamenco singer and guitarist Grant Ruiz will perform at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 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 March 5, the host band will be the Brisbane Project; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams or find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook.

Clayton Joseph Scott: Singer-songwriter Clayton Joseph Scott will perform a blend of indie rock and pop at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $18 cover, includes dinner. Reservations recommended. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

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. Wednesdays at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. This group is neither affiliated or endorsed by JCLS. For further information, email forinfoman44@gmail.com.

Thursday, March 6

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. 20, 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.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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

Stamp Club: The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of every month in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 607 W. Main St., Medford. All ages welcome; doors open at 6:30 p.m. For information, see classic.stamps.org/SOPS or call 541-770-1689.

Jon Martin: Jon Martin, lead singer of Gunstock RED, will play a mix of rock and blues at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Boozy Bingo: Play free rounds of Bingo for prizes from 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday at Voodoo Martini, 106 S Grape St., Medford. See voodoomartinibar.com.

Rock Show: Heavy rock bands Total Chaos, Neon Chrome, and Hollowbodies will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 6, at Rockafairy in the Rogue Valley Mall, 1600 N Riverside Ave., Medford, Suite 1130 near Macy’s on the first floor. $10 cover. Doors open at 7 p.m. For further details, see rockafairy.org or call 541-224-5111.

Friday, March 7

Oregon Chocolate Festival: The 21st annual Oregon Chocolate Festival will be held Friday through Sunday, March 7-9, in Ashland. The event kicks off Friday with the Chocolate Maker’s Wine Dinner at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel. Saturday, the event goes full swing with a vendor market, lectures and presentations, and more. All weekend long at the Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites, 2525 Ashland St., Ashland, see amazing chocolate creations, experience chocolate tasting and pairings, and for kids, chocolate-themed activities will be available. Tickets are $25 per day, or $45 for a two-day pass; kids ages 8 and younger get in free. For a full schedule of events and to purchase tickets, see oregonchocolatefestival.com.

Slopes & Trails: Rogue Valley residents are invited to a no host meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Grape Street Bar & Grill, 31 S. Grape St., Medford. Slopes and Trails is a nonprofit organization that provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

Sweet Rebel D: Guitarist and singer Sweet Rebel D will perform alternative Americana and grunge-grass tunes at 5 p.m. Friday, March 7, 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 p.m. Friday, March 7, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.

Mitchell Brothers: Guitar and vocal duo the Mitchell Brothers will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com, find Rellik Winery on Facebook, or call 541-499-0449.

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, March 7, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

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 5:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Reservations recommended. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Saucy: The five-piece band will play an eclectic mix of country, folk, rock and more at 6 p.m. Friday, March 7, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, March 7, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

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, March 8

Peter Anastos Quartet: The quartet — Peter Anastos on trumpet, drummer Eric Pollard, pianist John Mazzei and bassist Tarik Ragab — will perform jazz masterpieces along with original compositions in modern jazz from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at La Baguette Music Café, 340 A St., #2, Ashland. Admission is free; donations accepted. See labaguettemusiccafe.com or call 541-482-0855.

Crater Rock Museum Kids Day: Crater Rock Museum, 2002 Scenic Ave., Central Point, hosts a family-friendly Kids Day from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. the second Saturday of every month. Kids can learn how to be a rockhound and use a sluice to pan for gemstones. Panning bags are $1 off on Kids Day. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and veterans; youths 17 and younger get in free. See craterrock.com or call 541-664-6081.

Rogue 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.

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.

Marmen Quartet: Chamber Music Concerts will present the Marmen Quartet in concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University. The program features Beethoven’s String Quartet in F Minor, Op. 95 “Serioso”; Bartók’s String Quartet no. 3; and Mozart’s String Quartet in C Major, K. 465 “Dissonance.” The Marmen Quartet is fast establishing itself as one of the most impressive and engaging talents in chamber music, demonstrated by recent first prizes at the prestigious Bordeaux and Banff International String Quartet Competitions. Tickets are $39-$49, discounts available for full-time students and Oregon Trail Card holders. To purchase tickets and see program details, see chambermusicconcerts.org or call 541-552-6154.

Peter Gross: Guitarist Peter Gross will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Dave Brendlinger: Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Brendlinger will perform folk, Americana and Bluegrass cover tunes and original songs at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

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. Saturday, March 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Alissa Weaver: Singer-songwriter Alissa Weaver will perform original songs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. Reservations recommended. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Band du Pays Swing: The band — singer Kacie Bowers, sax and clarinet player Stephen Gagné, percussionist Mike Fitch, guitarist Tony Brussat and upright bassist Merrill Smith — will perform a mix of swing music for dancing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; a dance lesson will be given at 7:30 p.m. $15 cover. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Adam Gabriel & The Cavaliers: Singer-songwriter Adam Gabriel and his band, The Cavaliers, will perform “acoustic soul” blending the sounds of folk, soul, rock and R&B at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

Sunday, March 9

Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country, and blues at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-613-5062.

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 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. Pets are not allowed during concerts. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.

Micah McCaw: Rock singer-songwriter Micah McCaw will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Naumes Suncrest Winery, 1950 Suncrest Road, Talent. See naumessuncrestwinery.com or call 541-608-1755.

Dean Angermeier: Guitarist Dean Angermeier will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.

Dr. Payne and the Remedy: Four-piece classic rock cover band Dr. Pain and the Remedy will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Rellik Winery and Alpaca Farm, 970 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See rellikwinery.com, find Rellik Winery on Facebook, or call 541-499-0449.

Mike Brons: Grants Pass guitarist and singer Mike Brons will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Jazz Vespers: First Presbyterian Church will hold a free, all-ages jazz vespers concert at 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month at the First Presbyterian Church, 85 S. Holly St., Medford. On March 9, Randy Scherer and Friends — trumpeter Randy Scherer, pianist Brent Olstad, bassist Timothy Kelly, Daryl Fjeldheim on sax, and drummer Theresa McCoy — will perform. Children’s book author and illustrator Julie Bayless’ work will be displayed in the Hallway Gallery. See firstpreschurchmedford.com or call 541-779-1711. See firstpreschurchmedford.com or call 541-779-1711.

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. Sunday, March 9, 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 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at Callahan’s Mountain Lodge, 7100 Old Highway 99 S., Ashland. See callahanslodge.com/events or call 541-482-1299.

Monday, March 10

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

Tuesday, March 11

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.

Wednesday, March 12

Historic Cemetery Tour: Hear about Medford’s earliest families, local history and the valuable role pioneer cemeteries play in urban settings from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 12, at the IOOF Eastwood Cemetery, also known as Medford Odd Fellows Cemetery, 1581 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford. Founded in 1890, Eastwood Cemetery is associated with the earliest period of settlement of Medford and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery is the first and oldest continuously operating cemetery in Medford, and is the resting place for hundreds of early families including many prominent local citizens, merchants and city officials. Admission is free, pre-registration required. For further information or to register, call 541-774-2400.

‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, local historian Larry Mullaly will present “Medford Celebrates Oregon’s 1934 Diamond Jubilee” at noon Wednesday, March 12, the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. At the height of the Great Depression, Medford, a city of 11,000 inhabitants, staged a series of history-themed parades, exhibitions, contests and entertainments unlike anything Southern Oregon had ever seen. The week-long State Diamond Anniversary Jubilee of 1934 was an event for the ages. Mullaly will examine personalities, ideas and circumstances that led to the great event. Recordings of presentations are available on the JCLS Beyond YouTube channel. To register or for further details, see jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.

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 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

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, March 12, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $18 cover, includes dinner. Reservations recommended. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

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.

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

Thursday, March 13

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.

Phil Reed: Phil Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Mitchell Brothers: Guitar and vocal duo the Mitchell Brothers will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Bella Union Restaurant, 170 W. California St., Jacksonville. See bellau.com or call 541-899-1770.

The Piano Guys: Pianist Jon Schmidt and cellist Steven Sharp Nelson, aka. The Piano Guys, will perform compositions that transcend boundaries of style and genre, mixing classical with pop, rock, film scores and more at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at The Holly Theatre, 226 W. 6th St., Medford. The Piano Guys 13 albums have earned six No. 1 debuts on Billboard’s Top Classical Albums chart, garnered an impressive 2 billion-plus global streams, and over 2.3 billion YouTube views. Tickets start at $95. See hollytheatre.org or call 541-772-3797.