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 events, plays and gallery showings each week at rv-times.com/go_rogue.
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Friday, June 2
Matt Spurlock: Guitarist and singer Matt Spurlock will perform classic rock and pop tunes at 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 2, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.
Brother: The tribal Celtic trio — Angus Richardson on bagpipes and lead guitar, Drew Reid on didgeridoo and keys and Michael Saint John on drums — at 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5 p.m. Friday, June 2, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Jen Ambrose: Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jen Ambrose will play a mix of original blues, soul and folk at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
33 String Drive: Holly Hurley on the upright bass, fiddler Lily McCabe, Jeffery Jones on the mandolin, Bob Evoniuk on the Dobro, banjoist Rick Nelson and guitarist Ray Frey will perform hard-driving bluegrass and acoustic Americana, along with original music and arrangements at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.
Turning Point Dance Studio: The Turning Point Dance Studio will present its spring performance, “Alice's Turning Point. An Adventure through Wonderland,” Friday and Saturday, June 2-3, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Dancers will take you on a magical journey through Wonderland, bringing to life the beloved characters from Lewis Carroll's timeless tale. From the curious Alice to the mischievous Cheshire Cat, and all the characters in between, performers will mesmerize you with their technique, athleticism and captivating storytelling. Performances are scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday for children in grades 1-3; at 2 p.m. Saturday for preschool ages; and at 6 p.m. Saturday for adults, teens and children in grades 4-8. Tickets for the preschool show are $25, $20, $15, or $22, $17, $12 for ages 11 and under; regular tickets are $30, $25, $20, or $27, $22, $17 for ages 11 and under. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., or by calling 541-779-3000.
Blue Lightning: This high-energy dance band — Sue Lundquist on keys and guitar, Rhonda Loftis on drums, Trish Cook, and Dianne Strong-Summerhays on vocals, Crystal Reeves on electric violin, Brent Norton on lead guitar and Cedrick Buckingham on bass — will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, June 2, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. $15 cover. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Movies in the Park: Watch family-friendly movies under the stars at the amphitheater at Bear Creek Park, 1520 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford. Movies begin at 7 p.m. on select Friday evenings. On June 2, “Minions: The Rise of Gru” will be shown. Call 541-447-2400 or see playmedford.com.
SOU Samoan Club: The Southern Oregon University Samoan Club will celebrate Samoan culture through performances of dance, song, and speech at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., on the SOU campus in Ashland. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets and further information, see @SOUSamoanClub on Facebook and Instagram or call 808-629-9929. All proceeds go toward supporting student activities for members throughout the school year that are specific to Samoan culture practices and customs.
Folias Duo: The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon will present the Folias Duo in concert at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. The performer-composer duo — flutist Carmen Maret and guitarist Andrew Bergeron — melds characteristics of European classical music with jazz, world music and improvisation. Tickets are $30. For further details or to purchase tickets, see grizzlypeakwinery.com or call 541-482-5700.
Janus Jazz Quartet: Pianist Thor Polson, bassist Jeff Addicott, drummer Tom Stamper and Bob Rawlings on saxophone will perform an all-ages concert, “A Tribute to Charlie “Yardbird” Parker,” the bebop saxophonist at 7 p.m. Friday, June 2, at La Baguette Music Café, 340 A St., Ashland. admission is $25 per person. For reservations, see labaguettemusiccafe.com or call 541-482-0855.
Stand Up Comedy: Black Market Comedy & Compass Hotel will host a Stand Up Comedy Show from 8 to 10 p.m. the first Friday and Saturday of each month, at Compass Hotel, 2399 S. Pacific Highway, Medford. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $15; available online at eventbrite.com. For further details, find CompassHotelMedford on Facebook or call 541-646-9700.
Saturday, June 3
Ashland Saturday Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, bakery items, artisan food, plants and other goods from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through October, along Oak Street in downtown Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.
Grants Pass Growers Market: Find seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass. See growersmarket.org.
Gold Dust Day: The city of Gold Hill will hold its annual celebration of its colorful heritage from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3. A street faire featuring nearly 70 vendors will begin at 9 a.m., with a parade starting at 10 a.m. Following the parade, look for a car and motorcycle show, Gold Hill Museum activities, historical and educational displays, kid activities and live music by Calamity Jane. For further details, see candogoldhill.org or find Gold Hill's Gold Dust Day Heritage Celebration on Facebook.
Veteran’s Powwow: The 23rd annual Rogue Valley Veterans Powwow will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, in the Program Area of the Valley of the Rogue State Park, at exit 45B on Interstate 5, 18 miles north of Medford, between Rogue River and Gold Hill. The event includes a powwow ceremony with gourd dancing and vendor booths. At 5 p.m. Saturday, a potluck feast will be held; bring a dish to share. Grand entry will be held at 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday, and at noon Sunday. Bob Tom will be master of ceremonies. Admission is free, open to all veterans and the public, Tribal members or not. For further information, find Rogue Valley Powwow on Facebook or call 541-659-0309.
Lithia Artisans Market: More than 40 artisans display and sell handcrafted items from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays March 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.
Guided Spring Mushroom Walks: Local mushroom expert Mike Potts will offer a guided mushroom walk Saturdays, June 3. Learn identifying features to confidently harvest your own wild, edible mushrooms. Participants will meet at 10 a.m. at Northwest Nature Shop, 154 Oak St., Ashland, travel to the foraging location (disclosed at a later date), and return by 3 p.m. Registration is required. Tickets are $55; children accompanied by adults are free. To register, call 541-482-3241, email northwestnatureshop@gmail.com, or stop by the shop during business hours. See northwestnatureshop.com.
Holly Theatre Open House: Medford’s historic Holly Theatre holds an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at the theater, 226 W. Sixth St., Medford. View the Holly’s restored first- and second-floor lobbies, scope out the "conversational" restrooms, and visit the dressing rooms and stage. Learn about the next steps in construction and restoration, and how your support will help. Call 541-772-3797.
Ruch Book Sale: Book sales are held from noon to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month at the Book Barn, next to the Ruch library, 7919 Highway 238. Look for new or gently used books, DVDs and CDs. Proceeds help fund library programs, activities and collections. Masks are required and book donations are welcome. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-899-7438.
Teen Gamer Day: Teens 13 and older meet to play classic and newly released board games, offbeat table-top games, video games and more from 1 to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.
Brews, Bluegrass & BBQ: The annual Brews, Bluegrass & BBQ will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Taste craft beers from Rogue Valley breweries, baked goods, BBQ foods from Southern Oregon food trucks, and check out artwork and hand-crafted goods from local artisans, enjoy kids’ activities and more. Also look for a “Dance your Grass Off” dance contest. Live music will be performed by King Roy Wing, Hot Copper Kettle, Dangerous Lee and the Rattlin’ Three, and Eight Dollar Mountain. Tickets are $35; includes commemorative glass and one beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverage. Proceeds support Rogue Valley Food System Network programs. For tickets and further information, see rvfoodsystem.org/bbb.
Creekside Strings: Creekside Strings students will perform Celtic tunes from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. See theblacksheep.com or call 541-482-6414.
Water Safety Day: Kids and their families can learn about water safety from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Rogue Valley Family YMCA, 522 W. Sixth St., Medford. YMCA Aquatic Staff, along with Noah’s Rafting, Mercy Flights Explorers, Fire District No. 3, Jackson Care Connect and others will give out over 75 life jackets and other water safety materials. Admission is free. Call 541-772-6295.
Rock N’ Ebnother: The band Rock N’ Ebnother will perform classic rock , soul and pop tunes at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.
Duke Street: Rhythm and soul band Duke Street — Scott Rogers on guitar, Kent Clinkinbeard on drums, John Hauschild on slide guitar and vocals, Gordon Greenley on saxophones, Joe Cohoon on bass and Michael Vannice on keys — will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Brothers Reed: Brothers Aaron and Philip Reed will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.
Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway and drummer Cathy Dorris — along with special guest Erik Larsen will play covers of Grateful Dead songs at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. Enter via Ender's Alley after 6 p.m. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.
Danceworks: Ashland dance studio Danceworks will present its 17th annual dance showcase, “The Sky’s the Limit,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at the Mountain Avenue Theater at Ashland High School, 201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Tickets are $25-$35. For tickets and further details, see ashlanddanceworks.com or call 541-708-6470.
Broceliande: Bay Area-based Celtic trio Broceliande — soprano vocalist Margaret Davis on Celtic harp, recorders, and flute; tenor vocalist Kristoph Klover on guitar, octave mandolin and oboe; and alto vocalist Kris Yenney on cello, nyckelharpa and percussion — will perform Celtic traditional tunes, early European classical and folk music at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Laughing Lady Farm in Ashland; address will be provided with reservation. To register, email seats@cagefreeconcerts.com. For further details, see cagefreeconcerts.com.
Resonant: Dance the night away to music by a variety of DJs at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. 6th St., Medford. Must be 21 or older to attend. $10 cover. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.
Sunday, June 4
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 Oct. 15, 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 jville.market on Facebook for details.
Festival on the Rogue: The annual Festival on the Rogue, a family-friendly event focused on the upper Rogue watershed’s natural wonders, recreational opportunities and pride of place, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Upper Rogue Regional Park (formerly Shady Cove Park), 7660 Rogue River Drive, Shady Cove. This year’s festival will include a colorful 25-foot salmon storytelling tent; live music; visits from Smokey Bear; a variety of interesting and educational exhibits; raffles for prizes including free same-day raft trips; artisans selling watershed, river and nature-related arts, crafts and photos; food and more. Admission, parking and same-day raft trips that can be won in raffles are free. For more information, see festivalontherogue.net or find @FestivalOnTheRogue on Facebook.
Adam Gabriel: Singer and songwriter Adam Gabriel will perform acoustic Southern rock and soul music at 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at The Rogue Grape, 245-B N. Front St., Central Point. See theroguegrape.com or call 541-842-8416.
Rogue Valley Old Timers 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.
J Brothers: Brothers Mark Johnson on vocals and keyboard and Scott Johnson on electric bass, along with Michael Whipple on drums, flute and vocals, will perform a mix of classic rock and pop at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Daisy Creek Vineyard, 675 Shafer Lane, Jacksonville. See daisycreekwine.com or call 541-899-8329.
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.
Ericka Flockoi: Singer-songwriter Erika Flockoi will perform original songs in the rock and country genre, as well as covers of classic rock favorites at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Tom Fitzgerald: Singer and guitarist Tom Fitzgerald and friends will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Simple Machine Winery, 717 S. Pacific Highway, Talent. See simplemachinewine.com or call 541-897-0366.
Mike Brons: Grants Pass guitarist and singer Mike Brons and his band will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Miller Twins: The Miller Twins — Ben and Nat — on guitar, mandolin, tenor banjo and vocals will perform a blend of folk and bluegrass music at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Brothers Reed: Brothers Aaron and Philip Reed will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Wild Wines Winery, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville. $10 suggested donation. See enjoywildwines.com or call 541-899-1565.
Grant Ruiz: Flamenco singer and guitarist Grant Ruiz will perform at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 4, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Tuesday, June 6
Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, fresh-cut flowers, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through November, at the National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main St., Ashland. See rvgrowersmarket.com.
Books at Noon: This readers’ group discusses various books and offers suggestions for new reads at noon the first Tuesday of each month at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.
Eagle Point Friends Book Club: Discuss suggested books with this readers’ group from 12:30 to 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. The book to be discussed June 6, will be “Station Eleven” by Emily St. John Mandel. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-826-3313.
Central Theme Book Talk Group: The readers’ group discusses books members are reading and offers suggestions for new reads at 1 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.
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.
Full Draw Film Tour: See a selection of bowhunting films during the annual Full Draw Film Tour at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. Independent filmmakers and hunters capture heart-pounding bowhunting on camera in the most rugged areas of the globe. Tickets are $20, $10 for ages 4 to 17, free for kids 3 and younger. Tickets are required. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., Medford, or by calling 541-779-3000.
Southern Oregon Photographic Association: The local camera club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month in Lidgate Hall at Medford United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. All interested in photography or video production are welcome. See sopacameraclub.com.
SOU Percussion Ensembles: The Southern Oregon Percussion Ensembles, directed by Bryan Jeffs, will present its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Tickets are $10, $5 for seniors. A free livestream will also be available. For details or to access the livestream, see oca.sou.edu.
Wednesday, June 7
‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, archaeologist Tatiana Watkins will present “Mining Camps in Oregon’s Early History” at noon Wednesday, June 7, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., and via Zoom, and again at noon Wednesday, June 14, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. Settlement in the Oregon territory began with the finding of gold, starting in Southern Oregon to expand into what is now Eastern Oregon and the Malheur National Forest. The archaeological interest in mining camps and the miners themselves has been at the forefront of the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project since its founding in 2017. Watkins will discuss two sites previously recorded as associated with a Chinese mining company, and explain how discussions and knowledge learned from the two sites enable researchers to look at comparable artifact assemblages across mining camps in the Pacific Northwest and use primary documents as a necessary instrument in interpreting the past. Registration is required to attend in-person or online. To register, see jcls.libcal.com, or for more info, call 541-774-6980. Zoom meeting details will be emailed when you register.
Central Point 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, make crafts, discuss books and movies, and more at 4 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, at the Central Point library, 116 S. Third St. Snacks provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-664-3228.
Applegate Evening Market: Shop local, directly from area farmers, artisans and crafters, and hear live music by regional artists from 5 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday through July 26, and from 4 to 7 p.m. every Wednesday in September at LongSword Vineyard, 8555 Highway 238, Jacksonville. There will be no markets held in August; no dogs allowed. See applegateeveningmarket.com or email jaimy@applegateeveningmarket.com.
Eric Pollard: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Eric Pollard (aka Actual Wolf), will perform a mix of Americana, rock and folk at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
SOU Student Film Festival: Southern Oregon University’s Digital Cinema program and SOU Film Club will present the 18th annual SOU Student Film Festival at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at the Varsity Theater, 166 E. Main St., Ashland. This year’s festival showcases 14 short films in a variety of genres, including comedy, drama, documentary and music video. Following the screening, student filmmakers will participate in a Q-and-A session with the audience, followed by an awards ceremony. Tickets can be purchased at the Varsity Theater the day of the event. An encore screening of the festival films will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 14 at the Varsity. See catheatres.com.
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. The host band this week will be Duke Street; a different band hosts each jam. Admission is free; donations accepted. See rogueblues.org/jams, find Rogue Blues Society on Facebook or call 541-500-8881.
Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin performs a variety of "two-lane highway songs" at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month at the Wild Goose Cafe and Bar, 2365 Ashland St., Ashland. See wildgoosecafe.com or call 541-488-4103.
Mostafa: Egyptian-American emcee Mostafa will perform along with The Roomy Depth, LXOR, The Inspirational Rapper, Ears Mysterious and Nappy THC at 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Johnny B’s, 120 E. 6th St., Medford. Must be 21 or older to attend. Admission is free; doors open at 8 p.m. See jbsmedford.com or call 458-226-2722.
Thursday, June 8
Medford Growers Market: Fresh and organic seasonal produce, fresh-cut flowers, crafts and food carts are available from local farms and vendors from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursdays through November, in Hawthorne Park, corner of East Jackson and Hawthorne streets, Medford. See rvgrowersmarket.com.
Romance Readers Book Club: Adults interested in reading romance novels meet at 3 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. On June 8, the novel to be discussed will be “Book Lovers,” by Emily Henry. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-855-1994.
Actual Wolf: Singer-songwriter and guitarist Actual Wolf (aka Eric Pollard), will perform a mix of Americana, rock and folk at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Brothers Reed: Brothers Aaron and Philip Reed will perform original acoustic pop, blues and folk at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.
Britt Kick-Off Party: Kick off concert season with “The Hill is Where the Heart is: Neighborhood Kick-Off Party” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Celebrates the start of the Britt Music & Arts Festival with a free, acoustic concert showcasing local artists Adam Gabriel, Michal Palzewicz Trio and Alice Di Micele. Admission is free; in lieu of tickets, Britt Festival organizers will be collecting nonperishable food items for ACCESS to help fight hunger in Jackson County. Gates open at 5:45 p.m. For further details, see brittfest.org or call 800-882-7488.
ShakespeareAMERICA: ShakespeareAMERICA, a joint project of the Oregon Center for the Arts at Southern Oregon University and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, will present “The Journey to Juliet: An Interview with Jada Alston Owens,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 8, at the SOU Digital Media Center, 1525 Webster St. Ashland. Owens, currently starring as Juliet in OSF’s production of “Romeo and Juliet,” will talk about her evolution as an actor, as well as the challenges of tackling such an iconic role — in such an iconic play. Seating is limited, first come, first-seated. Admission is free; tickets required. For further details or to register, see oca.sou.edu or call 541-552-6101.
Friday, June 9
SOPEX Stamp Show: The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society’s annual stamp show, SOPEX, will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 9, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 10, in the United Methodist Church Social Hall, 607 W. Main St., Medford. The show, one of the largest in the state put on by a local stamp club, will feature exhibit pages and at least eight dealers selling stamps, covers, postcards and collecting supplies, as well as buying stamps and collections. The stamp club will offer free stamps for children. Admission is free. The Southern Oregon Philatelic Society is the only stamp club between Eugene and Sacramento, Calif. For further details, email at fnswan@mac.com or call 541-770-1689.
Book Sale: Friends of the Medford Library will hold a book sale from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, and from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 9-10, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Several thousand books will be available, including fiction and nonfiction, children’s books, cookbooks, travel, self-help, gardening, decorating, vintage books and more. All proceeds benefit library programs, activities and collections. For further information, see medfordfriends.org or call 541-779-3246.
Lynx Family Duo: Alternative rock duo The Lynx Family Duo will perform original indie rock and pop at 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 9, 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, June 9, at Troon Vineyard, 1475 Kubli Road, Grants Pass. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.
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, June 9, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, June 9, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Verna and Robbie: Vocalist Verna Dodge, along with guitarist and vocalist Robbie DaCosta, will perform a mix of blues, oldies, rockabilly, country and jazz at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.
Jones: Joshua and Shelley Kristen Jones will perform covers of popular classic rock, R&B, pop, jazz standards and originals at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
The Funky Buzzards: The Funky Buzzards trio — Bill Scholer on guitar and vocals, Tom Stamper on drums and Ryan Johnson on bass — will perform a mix of jazz, blues and funk at 6 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. Enter via Ender's Alley after 6 p.m. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.
Saucy: The five-piece band will play an eclectic mix of country, folk, rock and more at 6 p.m. Friday, June 9, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Salsa Brava!: The ensemble — Christina Marsilia on vocals and flute, Brent Olstad on keys, Jeff Addicot on bass, Mike Fitch, Abel Olstad and Theresa McCoy on percussion, Chris Pearson on saxophone and Joe Fascilla on trumpet — will perform salsa, Latin, merengue, cumbia, bachata and cha cha music for dancing from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 9, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. A dance lesson, provided by Jessica Gallegos from Candela Dance Studio in Grants Pass, will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wine, food and beverages will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m. Admission is $15 cash or $20 card, at the door; children 7 to 12 get in at half-price, free for kids 6 and under. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Movies in the Park: Watch family-friendly movies under the stars at the amphitheater at Bear Creek Park, 1520 Siskiyou Blvd., Medford. Movies begin at 7 p.m. on select Friday evenings. On June 9, “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” will be shown. Call 541-447-2400 or see playmedford.com.
Haunted History Tour: Costumed docents will lead an hour-long “Haunted History” tour the second Friday of each month through Sept. 9, in downtown Jacksonville. Learn about ghosts that still linger in Jacksonville’s historic district and a little history about the buildings, their occupants and life in a gold rush town. The 7 and 7:30 p.m. Courthouse tour features stories of brothels, epidemics and hangings. The 7:15 and 7:45 p.m. Britt Hill tour shares tales of murder, arson, saloons and Oregon’s oldest Chinatown. The walking tours are not your “typical” ghost tours with special effects, but are history tours about real hauntings resulting from past events. Tours are $10; reservations are required. Reservations must be made no later than 4 p.m. on the day of the tour. Tours leave from the Jacksonville Visitors Center at the corner of N. Oregon and C streets. All proceeds go toward the maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings. For further details, or to reserve a ticket, see historicjacksonville.org/haunted-history-tours or call 541-245-3650.
Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre: Dance troupe Ballet Folklorico Ritmo Alegre will perform alongside Mariachi Joya de Oro for its 25th annual gala at 7 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. BFRA is a Southern Oregon dance group that teaches and performs regional folk dances of Mexico. The group started as a high school club in 1994 at South Medford High School; in 2014, the group was approved as a federally recognized nonprofit organization. The dance troupe performs 20-30 times a year in local events, including Oregon Shakespeare Festival Green Shows and at the Britt Music & Arts Festival. Tickets are $35, $25, or $15 for ages 21 and under. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., Medford, or by calling 541-779-3000.
Gov’t Mule: Rock band Gov’t Mule — Warren Haynes on vocals and guitar, drummer Matt Abts, Danny Louis on keyboards, guitar and backing vocals, and bassist Jorgen Carlsson — will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $59 for reserved seating and standing room-only, $44 for lawn seating and $34 for ages 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Jackie Greene: Americana and roots singer-songwriter Jackie Greene will perform at 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Tickets are $27.50; must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are available online at liveatthearmory.com. Call 541-488-7001.
Saturday, June 10
Schneider Family Art Day: All ages are invited to create art and explore Southern Oregon University’s Schneider Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Saturday of each month, at 555 Indiana St., Ashland. Admission is free; free parking is available in designated lots. See sma.sou.edu or call 541-552-6245.
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 through November, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-6980.
Nick and Shae: Multi-instrumentalist Nick Garrett-Powell and singer Shae Celine will perform covers of popular music at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.
Saturday Handweavers Guild: Those interested in weaving, spinning and other fiber arts meet the second Saturday of each month September-June. All skill levels welcome. For meeting times and locations, see saturdayhandweavers.com.
Clayton Joseph Scott: Singer-songwriter Clayton Joseph Scott will perform a blend of indie rock and pop at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.
Jason Dea West: Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Jason Dea West will perform a blend of vintage country, folk and blues, along with guitar and harmonica instrumentals at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Wild Wines Winery, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville. $10 suggested donation. See enjoywildwines.com or call 541-899-1565.
Stolen Moments: Guitarist Dan Fellman, vocalist and guitarist Conny Lindley and Walter Lindley on upright bass will play American jazz standards, Latin jazz and Gypsy jazz at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
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 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.
Bad Film Society: The Bad Film Society will hold a screening of the film, “Rubin & Ed,” at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Ashland Elks’ Lodge, 255 E. Main St., Ashland. The film is “kind of like a Laurel & Hardy comedy on brown acid,” starring Crispin Glover and Howard Hesseman. Prior to the feature, strange shorts will be shown, such as a Bob Hope and Olivia Newton-John “Star Wars” parody, Jerry Garcia raving about Abbott and Costello, a tribute to Ann Margaret, cartoons, trailers and more. Members should bring a dish to share at the potluck dinner. Visitors should use the Will Dodge Way entrance to the Ashland Elks' basement. Parking will be available in the Elks' parking lot. A $4 donation is requested to support Ashland Elks programs.
Studio Roxander: Studio Roxander’s Academy of Ballet will present its annual Spring Showcase at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford. The showcase will feature Academy students from all levels — from 3 years old through pre-professional. The show will also include special guest performances by Sydney Dolan and Studio Roxander graduate, Ashton Roxander, professional dancers with the Philadelphia Ballet. Tickets are $20, $15 for ages 12 and younger. Tickets and information are available at craterian.org, at the box office, 16 S. Bartlett St., Medford, or by calling 541-779-3000.
Rock N’ Ebnother: The band Rock N’ Ebnother, along with bassist Jeff Addicott, will perform classic rock , soul and pop tunes at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band: Rock legend Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $149 for reserved seating, $76 for lawn seating, and $66 for ages 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 11
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. See ci.medford.or.us or call 541-613-1638.
Veg Fest: Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary will host Veg Fest, a family-friendly event, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at the farm, 460 Hartley Road, Phoenix. The Southern Oregon Veg Fest will host 30 vendors and offer live music, cooking demos, sanctuary tours, hay rides, a beer garden, raffles and more. Also exhibiting are animal advocacy organizations, including FOTAS, and plant-based martial arts and medical practitioners. Admission is free; donations are welcome. Tikkun Olam Farm Sanctuary rescues abused, abandoned, neglected and unwanted farm animals and provides them with a forever home. Call 541-864-9952.
Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Bayer Family Estate Winery, 11663 Agate Road, Eagle Point. See bayerfamilyestate.com or call 541-826-8953.
Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
SOU Chamber Choir: The Southern Oregon University Chamber Choir will present its spring concert, “Breathing Masterworks,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 11, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Tickets are $10, $5 for seniors. A free livestream will also be available. For details or to access the livestream, see oca.sou.edu or call 541-552-6348.
Joshua Paul: Guitarist and singer Joshua Paul will perform a blend of Americana, rock, country and blues at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Shae and Jenni: Singers Shae Celine and Jennifer Abdo will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals, and covers at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Danielle Kelly Jazz Trio: Singer Danielle Kelly, guitarist Paul Turnipseed and bassist Jeff Addicott will play a mix of jazz styles, soul and oldies at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 11, at Wild Wines Winery, 4550 Little Applegate Road, Jacksonville. $10 suggested donation. See enjoywildwines.com or call 541-899-1565.
Shakey Graves: The band, led by front man Alejandro Rose-Garcia, aka Graves, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $49 for reserved seating and standing room-only, $45 for lawn seating, and $35 for ages 12 and younger. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. Gates open at 6 p.m.
Monday, June 12
Holly Gleason: The singer, songwriter and guitarist will perform original folk along with a few covers at 5 p.m. Monday, June 12, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Riverside Chorus: The Rogue Community College Riverside Chorus will present its spring concert, “A Musical Mosaic,” at 7 p.m. Monday, June 12, at the Eastwood Baptist Church, 675 N. Keene Way Drive, Medford. The chorus will perform songs from Estonia, Mexico, England and other countries. Admission is free; donations accepted at the door. All donations support RCC Music. For information, email at csai@roguecc.edu or call 541-956-7054.
Tuesday, June 13
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 4:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Snacks provided. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679.
Medford Library Book Chat: Adults 18 and older discuss selected books at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month via Zoom, or at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. Registration is required. See jcls.libcal.com or call 541-774-8679. Meeting details will be emailed when you register.
Rock Garden Society: The Siskiyou Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society meets at 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month September through May in Lidgate Hall behind Medford Congregational United Church of Christ, 1801 E. Jackson St., Medford. Door prizes and refreshments will be served. See siskiyousummits.org, email italio@hotmail.com or call 541-840-0929.
Author Talk: Author Victoria Costello will talk about her debut novel, “Orchid Child,” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. Admission is free. Call 541-488-0029 or see bloomsburyashland.com.
Polyrhythmics: Seattle-based eight-piece band Polyrhythmics will perform progressive funk, psychedelic rock and modern afro-beat tunes at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, June 13-15, the Talent Club, 114 Talent Ave., Talent. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $25. See talentclublive.com for ticket info or call 541-535-2721.
Wednesday, June 14
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 the second Wednesday of each month through Sept. 13, 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. It is the first and oldest continuously operating cemetery in Medford. The cemetery 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, email parks@cityofmedford.org or call 541-774-2400.
‘Windows in Time’ History Lecture: As part of the free “Windows in Time” library lecture series, archaeologist Tatiana Watkins will present “Mining Camps in Oregon’s Early History” at noon Wednesday, June 14, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. The archaeological interest in mining camps and the miners themselves has been at the forefront of the Oregon Chinese Diaspora Project since its founding in 2017. Watkins will discuss two sites previously recorded as associated with a Chinese mining company, and explain how discussions and knowledge learned from the two sites enable researchers to look at comparable artifact assemblages across mining camps in the Pacific Northwest and use primary documents as a necessary instrument in interpreting the past. Registration is required. To register, see jcls.libcal.com, or for more info, call 541-774-6980.
JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Aaron Reed: Aaron Reed, member of the duo Brothers Reed, will perform original acoustic pop, blues, bluegrass and folk at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Thursday, June 15
BittKids Koncert: Kids of all ages can join in Scout’s Silent Robot Dance Party at 10:15 a.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Butler Bandshell, 150 Winburn Way in Lithia Park, Ashland. Silent Movement International will present a fully interactive event that includes three-channel wireless headphones so the audience can hear music created by the kids on electronic sound stations, a DJ mixing popular tunes for kids, and a storyteller for toddlers and kids who need a lower stimulus activity. The event will also include “Bubble Trouble,” creating big soap bubbles in the dance area. Admission is free; gates open at 10 a.m. For further details, see brittfest.org.
Talent Book Club: Adults meet to discuss selected books at 4 p.m. the third Thursday of each month at the Talent Museum, 105 N. Market St., Talent. You do not need to have finished the book to attend. The club welcomes personal life experience comments related to book themes. Light refreshments will be served. For information, email at debra.moon7@gmail.com or call 530-570-5113.
Rick Millward: Singer, songwriter and guitarist Rick Millward will perform a mix of classic and current rock, pop, folk and original music at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 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 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Jefferson Spirits, 404 E. Main St, Medford. See jeffersonspirits.com, Jefferson Spirits on Facebook or call 541-500-1349.
Les Stroud: Notable musician, filmmaker, author and keynote speaker Les Stroud will perform at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Red Lily Vineyards, 11777 Highway 238, Jacksonville. Stroud is best known as producer and star of theTV series “Survivorman.” See redlilyvineyards.com or call 541-846-6800.
Ashland City Band: The community band, led by Christi Lundahl, will perform at 7 p.m. every Thursday through Aug. 10, at the Butler Bandshell, 150 Winburn Way in Lithia Park, Ashland The band, featuring more than 70 members, will perform a variety of music, including marches, show tunes, orchestral transcriptions and original compositions. Pre-concert music will be offered at 6:15. Admission is free. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or low-level chairs. See ashlandchamber.com or call 541-552-2103.
RCC Chamber Music Ensemble: The Rogue Community College Chamber Music Ensemble will perform classical favorites by Schubert, Beethoven, Shostakovich and more at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, in Room 132, at the RCC/SOU Higher Education Center, 101 S Bartlett St., Medford. For information, email at csai@roguecc.edu or call 541-956-7054.
Rogue Valley Chorale: The Rogue Valley Chorale, under direction of Artistic Director Michael Morris, will perform a concert of choral arrangements of popular songs from The Beatles and James Taylor to Phillip Phillips and Adele, at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, June 15-16, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Food and beverages — including wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks — from select Rogue Valley vendors will be available. A special tasting event will be held before each concert. Tickets for the concert are $30, $15 for kids and students ages 20 and younger (student Identification must be shown at the door). Tickets for the pre-concert tasting event are $30. For tickets and further details see roguevalleychorale.org or call 541-630-4822.
Danielle Kelly Soul Project: Singer Danielle Kelly, guitarist Paul Turnipseed, drummer Nick Kirby, bassist Richard Meyer and Gordon Greenley on sax will perform soul and oldies from Motown and neo-soul originals at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Pheasant Fields Farm, 1865 Camp Baker Road, Medford. Tickets are $10 in advance, $13 day of show, Kids 12 and younger get in free. Tickets are available online through eventbrite.com. See pheasantfieldsfarm.com or call 541-535-3873.
Britt Festival Orchestra: The Britt Festival orchestra, under the direction of Teddy Abrams, along with violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. The program includes Chris Cerrone’s “The Insects Became Magnetic,” Michael Daugherty’s “Blue Electra” and Strauss’ “Also Sprach Zarathustra. Tickets are $49 for premium reserved seating, $29 for reserved seating, $27 for lawn seating, and $12 for students (with ID) and kids ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details, see brittfest.org.
Friday, June 16
Medford Garden Club: The club meets at 1 p.m. the third Friday of each month, September through June, at Ascension Lutheran Church, 675 Black Oak Drive, Medford. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. See Medford Oregon Garden Club on Facebook or call 541-840-0929.
Rogue Music Fest: The inaugural Rogue Music Fest, featuring country music stars, will be held Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds Expo, 1 Peninger Road, Central Point. Performers include Eric Church, Carrie Underwood, Brothers Osborne, Sawyer Brown, The Cadillac Three, and Chris Janson. Church will kick off the event Friday, June 16, along with rock band The Cadillac Three and singer-songwriter Janson, known for his debut “Buy Me a Boat.” On Saturday, Underwood will be joined on the Bi-Mart Stage by Brothers Osborne and Sawyer Brown. A second “Rising Stars” stage will be adjacent to the main stage, ensuring live music will be performed the entire time on both days. For further details and ticket information, see roguemusicfest.com.
Mister Bee: Guitarist Mr. Bee will perform acoustic goth, alternative, indie and classic rock at 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the Urban Cork, 340 N. Fir St., Medford. See theurbancork.com or call 541-779-1788.
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. Friday, June 16, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. See dancin.com or call 541-245-1133.
Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo — singer Lynda Day and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Jared Gutridge & Friends: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge and friends will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.
Bim Jeam and the Sadness: Hear country, folk and blues acoustic music you can groove to when Bim Jeam and the Sadness performs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 16, 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, June 16, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
Dean's Funtime Party Band: Rock and dance music group Dean's Funtime Party Band, led by guitarist Dean Angermeier, will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, June 16, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. Enter via Ender's Alley after 6 p.m. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.
SOU Jazz Band: The Southern Oregon University Jazz Band will present its second annual free jazz concert "Hello Summer" at 6 p.m. Friday, June 16, at the Butler Bandshell, 150 Winburn Way in Lithia Park, Ashland. The band will perform a variety of big band standards and a selection of dance tunes. Food trucks will have food and beverages available for purchase. For further details, see oca.sou.edu or call 541-552-6348.
Saturday, June 17
Medford Cruise: The annual Medford Cruise will hit the streets of Medford once again. The event kicks off with a Show ‘N Shine, open to all kinds of cars, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Fichtner-Mainwaring Park, 334 Holmes Ave., Medford, with prize categories for street rods, sports cars, hot rods, imports and more. The main event is the downtown cruise from 5 to 8 p.m. All events are free to attend. To register your vehicle, or for a full listing of activities, updates and map of the cruise route, see medfordcruise.org, email at information@medfordcruise.org or call 541-858-0596.
Auto Europa Ashland Car Club: People interested in European classic and exotic cars meet from 9 to 11 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at Water Street Café, 10 Water St., Ashland. The club often goes on cruises to various locations throughout the valley. For details, see autoeuropaashland.com.
Low-cost pet vaccines: Make an appointment for your pet to get vaccinated and licensed at the Cummins parking lot, 300 W. Valley View Road, Talent, the third Saturday of each month. This drive-thru, appointment-only clinic is open to dogs, cats, puppies and kittens. See fotas.org/vaccinations by Friday before the scheduled clinic. This is a cash-only clinic, with the exception of license fees. All pets must be in good health. Pets that are on antibiotics, in heat or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated. To reserve a spot or for details, see calendly.com/fotas 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.
Author Talk: Author Victoria Costello will talk about her debut novel, “Orchid Child,” and offer book signings at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Barnes & Noble, 1400 Biddle Road, Medford. See barnesandnoble.com or call 541-858-0203.
Creekside Strings: Creekside Strings students perform Celtic tunes from 3 to 5 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month at Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. See theblacksheep.com or call 541-482-6414.
Shine On: The band — guitarist Steve Shine, bassist John Galloway, and drummer Cathy Dorris — will play covers of Grateful Dead songs at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
Hollis & Hayworth: Singer and songwriter duo Dan Sherrill and Jacqui Aubert, along with Bob Haworth, formerly a member of the bands of The Brothers Four and The Kingston Trio, will perform at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.
Fellman & Ruiz: Classical and flamenco guitarist Grant Ruiz and jazz guitarist Dan Fellman will join forces to perform at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at Bloomsbury Blends, 290 E. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. Enter via Ender's Alley after 6 p.m. See bloomsburyblends.com or call 541-708-0608.
Britt Festival Orchestra: The Britt Festival orchestra, under the direction of Teddy Abrams, will present “The Princess Bride in Concert,” at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 17, at the Britt Pavilion, 350 S. First St., Jacksonville. The full symphony orchestra will perform the entire musical score live-to-picture. Tickets are $40 for premium reserved seating, $25 for reserved seating, $20 for lawn seating, and $10 for students (with ID) and kids ages 12 and younger. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at brittfest.org, at the box office, 216 W. Main St., Medford, or by calling 800-882-7488. For further details see brittfest.org.
Sunday, June 18
Jacksonville Woodlands History Tour: Tour the Jacksonville Woodlands with Southern Oregon University research archaeologist Chelsea Rose, who will lead a 2- to 3-mile hike around the woodlands and share her expertise on the mining history of Jacksonville, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 18. The hike will include a visit to the Chinese Diggings Trail and Panorama Point. Rose’s research includes the Jacksonville Chinese Quarters, the homestead of frontier photographer Peter Britt, the native Hawaiian mining camp of Kanaka Flat and the Historic Applegate Trail. Pre-registration is required; admission is free. See landconserve.org/events or call 541-482-3069.
Craig Martin: Guitarist and singer Craig Martin will perform a variety of "two-lane highway songs" at 10 a.m. the third Sunday of every month at Vintage Coffee House, 250 E. Wagner St., Talent. Find The Vintage Coffee House Talent on Facebook.com.
Faurot & Carr: Matt Faurot and Daniel Carr will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Simple Machine Winery, 717 S. Pacific Highway, Talent. See simplemachinewine.com or call 541-897-0366.
Starvation Heights: The adult contemporary and pop quartet Starvation Heights — Rick Edwards, Robin MacDonald, Michael MacDonald and Jim Paulson — will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Del Rio Vineyards, 52 N. River Road, Gold Hill. See delriovineyards.com or call 541-855-2062.
Charles Guy and Linda Powers: Guitarist Charles Guy and violinist Linda Powers of the band Sonido Alegre will perform original music and select covers with Latin, Spanish, flamenco and Gypsy influences at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Paschal Winery, 1122 Suncrest Road, Talent. See paschalwinery.com or call 541-535-7957.
Starvation Heights: The adult contemporary and pop quartet Starvation Heights — Rick Edwards, Robin MacDonald, Michael MacDonald and Jim Paulson — will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at Hummingbird Estate Winery, 1677 Old Stage Road, Central Point. See hummingbirdestate.com or call 541-930-2650.
Keith Barney: Singer and guitarist Keith Barney will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 18, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.
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. Sunday, June 18, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.
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