Higher Essence Yoga
2025-05-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-19 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OR
Yoga Classes for Beginners and 50+.
Stretching, breathwork and flexibility
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 to 10:00 am at Hidden Springs Wellness Center, 1651 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland
Contact: ashlandginny@gmail.com

ART in ACTION with Joi Tripp at ART on FIRST
2025-05-15 12:00 - 17:00 | ART on FIRST, 20 South First Street, Ashland, 97520
Join ART on FIRST and Joi Tripp for ART in ACTION, an opportunity to meet, experience, and interact with Joi while she provides a live demonstration of her creating micro-mosaic jewelry.
Joi brings the timeless art of micro-mosaics to life. This creative form, popular among royals for centuries before the Vatican Studio opened in the 1700s, was the perfect medium for Joi’s creativity to shine. She cuts and files tiny glass rods into pieces averaging 2mm x 2mm. These small pieces are then placed into an epoxy adhesive bed that is permanent. Joi’s subjects include gardens, flowers, and rural scenes. When she is finished, gemstones and borosilicate glass beads frame the pendants.
For more information, please visit www.artandfirstashland.com.

Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
2025-05-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
This meditation is common to many traditions of Buddhism. In this practice, we rest our attention on a simple meditative support, such as the breath. Instead of following thoughts and emotions as we usually do, we release them and maintain our connection to the support.
“From this practice, we can experience a stable and calm mind. We learn to maintain and return to a sense of stillness, no matter what our outer circumstances. The mind is relaxed, alert and aware. The results of this practice are serenity, freedom in the face of circumstances, and ultimately Buddhahood.”
From Meditation for Beginners, by Bokar Rinpoche.
To attend Calm Abiding Meditation via Zoom, email the office at OFFICE@KSCASHLAND.ORG to join the mailing list.

Bicycle Film Festival 2025
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-17 | OR
Join us for the Bicycle Film Festival in Ashland, May 16-17, 2025, benefiting Ashland DEVO.
See their website for all the events: https://ashlanddevo.org/bff-2025/
Bicycle Film Festival is an international phenomenon Brendt Barbur, Founding Festival Director, was compelled to start the Bicycle Film Festival when he was hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. He insisted on turning his negative experience into a positive one.
In 2001 Barbur started the Bicycle Film Festival as a platform to celebrate the bicycle through music, art and, of course, film.
The Bicycle Film Festival has been a major catalyst for the bike movement, one of the most powerful and culturally relevant forces of the last decade.
The BFF has held events in over 100 cities worldwide to an accumulated audience of over 1 million people.
We are the go to art and cultural event promoting sustainability.
Join us for the Bicycle Film Festival in Ashland, May 16-17, 2025, benefiting Ashland DEVO. See their website for all the events.

Ashland Sidewalk Celebration with Bloomsbury Books
2025-05-16 - 2025-05-18 | Bloomsbury Books, 290 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us Friday May 16th thru Sunday May 18th for the Ashland Sidewalk Celebration!
We’re bringing the joy of stories to the streets with a variety of books and more on sale, plus some extra sidewalk fun for all ages.
🎟️ Try your luck in our Raffle for a chance to win prizes!
📝 Visit our Pop-Up Community Typewriter to tap out a note, a poem, or a thought to share on our public bulletin board — because words are meant to be shared!
Come for the deals, stay for the stories, and help us celebrate community, creativity, and the magic of the written word!

Ashland Bike Breakfast
2025-05-16 07:30 - 09:30 | Railroad Park, 785 A Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
It’s National Bike to Work Day!
Find us along the Central Ashland Bike Path at Railroad Park for some snacks, coffee, and conversation. Free bike safety checks, light bike tuning, and safety gear provided. Sponsored by Ashland Parks & Recreation.

1st Annual Willow Wind Community Rummage Sale!
2025-05-17 08:00 - 14:00 | 1497 E. Main St., 1497 E. Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Willow Wind Community Learning Center will be hosting its First Annual Community Rummage Sale on Saturday, May 17th, 2025 from 8 am – 2 pm PDT at 1497 E Main St, Ashland, OR 97520.
The purpose of the event is to raise funds for school programming otherwise not covered by the school budget.
At the rummage sale you’ll uncover hidden treasures like kids’ books, toys and games, kids/teen/adult clothing, jewelry, sporting goods, quirky collectibles, and gently loved items with stories to tell—all at unbeatable prices. In addition to the sale, the school will be hosting food trucks: Rogue Food Unites, Detroit Mike’s Pizza and Bagels, along with coffee and pastries from Bar Juillet!
We want to thank the greater Ashland community in advance for your support and look forward to seeing you out there on May 17th!

Friends of the Animals’ Low-Cost Vaccination and Microchip Clinic
2025-05-17 08:30 - 14:30 | 300 W. Valley View Road, 300 W. Valley View Road, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
Friends of the Animals (FOTAS) hosts a monthly low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic for our community to help keep their pets healthy and protected.
All clinics are available for both cats and dogs.
Events are “by appointment only”. One appointment per animal needed!
CATS must be in a sturdy carrier; DOGS must be on leash.
Pets that are ill, on antibiotics, in heat, or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated.

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-05-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
This small group personal training program is designed for groups of 8-10, offering the benefits of personal training in a group setting.
All fitness levels welcome, though you will need to be able to get up and down from the floor without assistance. A combination of weight training, balance exercises and some cardio with functional lifelong wellness in mind. Benefits include prevention of osteoporosis by stimulating the growth of muscle and bone, mental and emotional health, improved immune system, and most importantly lower risk of falls, metabolic diseases and cognitive decline.

Ashland Alleycat
2025-05-17 09:30 - 14:00 | Hunter Park, 1699 Holmes Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us on the morning of May 17th for the Second Annual Ashland Alleycat!
Started in 2024, the Ashland Alleycat is a community bike event designed to get riders of all abilities out there riding bikes! An alleycat is a scavenger hunt style bike race, where riders are given clues to reach checkpoints and complete challenges. There will be varying course lengths of 5 miles, 10 miles, and 25 miles.
The Alleycat will meet at Hunter Park, between the tennis courts and the bike paths, on Saturday May 17th, at 9:30 AM. We have a suggested donation of $10 – 20 which will provide lunch and swag! For more information and registration, please visit www.humanitix.com/ashland-alleycat-2025.
Walk-ups are available as capacity allows, so please register in advance!
Hope to see you there!

Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
2025-05-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Lithia Park, Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
Beginning May 3, come experience the history, flora and fauna of Lithia park in a guided tour led by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers.
Walks run every Saturday morning at 10:00am, May through September. Walks last 90 minutes, are FREE of charge, and are open to locals and visitors alike. Please meet your guide at the front entrance of Lithia Park across from the Plaza.
This program has been running since 1989, and is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in Ashland’s crown jewel.
For more information please visit www.ashlandoregon.gov/lithiaguidedwalks.

Lithia Artisans Market
2025-05-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-18 10:00 - 17:00 | 20 Calle Guanajuato, 20 Calle Guanajuato, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The Lithia Artisans Market is back for the 2025 season, held 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from March 29 through September.
Catch us for a “soft” opening on Winburn Way across from the park entrance. We may have one or two booths near Mix Bakeshop next to the bridge.
Whether you join now or wait for warmer days, we’re excited to share another wonderful session with you. (We sometimes cancel due to inclement weather.)
Visit https://lithiaartisansmarket.com for more information.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-05-17 11:30 - 15:00 | Woodcarving, 123 N St, Central Point, OR, 97502, United States
The Central Point Woodcarvers carving group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays at the Central Point Senior Resource Center, 123 N. Second St., Central Point.
There is a fee of $10 per month, or $55 a year if paid annually.
We teach and share ideas for beginners, novices, and intermediate woodcarvers. The various members do several styles of woodcarving. Recommended beginning tool sets are available for purchase. Please call Ron Chappell 541-944-4535 for more information.

Sake 101 Experience in the Japanese Garden
2025-05-17 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-05-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Ashland Japanese Garden, 195 Winburn Way, Ashland, OR, 97520
In an exciting collaboration with Sake One, the Southern Oregon Japanese Association will hold a sake tasting and educational presentation about the beverage on Saturday, May 17.
Two sessions will be offered, one for noon to 1:30 p.m. and one for 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Guests will enjoy a guided tasting, along with an educational presentation on the art, history, and traditions of sake. Only 100 tickets are available for the 21+ event. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sake-event-tickets-1275830797259? to purchase tickets.

The What, When and How of Container Gardening
2025-05-17 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
Join JCLS and Marcie Katz from the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about gardening in containers! Whether your garden is one pot on a balcony or large planters with a wide variety of flowers and food, containers can be a great option for gardeners that can’t or don’t want to grow in the ground. Participants will learn how to start a container garden, the benefits of containers, and tips and tricks for a successful growing season.
Marcie Katz graduated 2018 Master Gardener class, has been a Practicum Mentor for 3 years, is the GEM of the Wanda Hauser Heritage Demonstration Garden and works with the Garden Enhancement Committee, beautifying and maintaining the extension grounds between the Demonstration Gardens.

Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony, part of Historic Preservation Week.
2025-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Butler Band Shell, Lithia Park, 140 Winburn Way, Ashland, 97520
Join us as we present our Annual Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize the best of new construction and compatible remodels within Ashland’s Historic Districts. We will also announce our Photo Contest winners.

SPRING HUB COUTURE
2025-05-17 14:00 - 17:00 | The HUB – Hospice Unique Boutique, 1618 Ashland Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Join us for an afternoon of glitz and glamour at our exclusive event, located at 1618 Ashland St.
Witness the latest trends and designs from top fashion designers as we showcase their stunning collections on the runway. Get ready to be inspired by the creativity and talent on display. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to experience the magic of couture fashion up close and personal, all in support of Southern Oregon Friends of Hospice.

"This Land Is Your Land" concert
2025-05-17 15:00 - 17:00 | SOU Music Recital Hall, 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland, 97520
Join the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band (RVSB) and Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Alexander Gonzalez for RVSB’s FREE May “THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND” Concert. This year’s May concert will be held on Saturday, May 17th at 3:00 PM PDT at SOU Music Recital Hall, Ashland, Oregon.
This promises to be a special concert cycle as the Rogue Valley Symphonic Band (RVSB) commemorates the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), marking the end of World War II in Europe. (As a reminder, Germany surrendered in May 1945, with Japan following suit in August of 1945.) The world will honor this anniversary on May 8th, 2025, and RVSB will perform our tribute concert on Saturday, May 17th to acknowledge this auspicious date in history.
Patriotic music to be performed will include “Let Freedom Ring”, “Commando March”, and the “Star Spangled Banner”, which we rarely perform in our concert repertoires. This concert will prove to be a patriotic celebration of what we all should be thankful for, honoring our Veterans and citizens. Tickets will be FREE for this concert performance, with donations welcome. Details on making a donation or making FREE Seat Reservations may be found at roguevalleysymphonicband.org/concerts.

Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Assoc. Party at Growler Guys
2025-05-17 18:00 - 22:00 | growler guys ashland, 345 Lithia Way, ashland, 97520
Join us as we celebrate mountain biking and our fantastic local trails.
More information at https://www.rvmba.org/news/may-17-2025-rvmba-party-time
Bring the whole family and consider becoming a member!

The Tommy Graven Band and the Brothers Reed presented by Ashland Flute Circle
2025-05-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Havurah Synagogue, 185 N. Mountain, Ashland, 97520
This is a Benefit Concert for Aaron Reed, who underwent emergency surgery for a brain tumor in December of 2024 and requires ongoing treatment.
‘The Tommy Graven Band’ features Tommy (Native American-style flute and guitar) and accompanists, Patrick Brewer (guitar) and Mateo Bevington (keyboard).
Tommy honed his skills through busking around Portland, OR, regional touring, and private concerts. “Mesmerizing, transcendent, stirring…” Tommy’s music captures the spirit of the natural world all around us.
‘The Brothers Reed’ hail from the mountains of Missouri and bring their grit and humor to the Northwest to create an evocative style of ‘folk’, cultivated from years of performing in bands ranging from reggae, to country, to rock. With a tour-schedule of nearly 300 shows per year, the Brothers show no sign of slowing down soon!
For tickets, visit https://events.humanitix.com/the-tommy-graven-band-and-the-brothers-reed.
For more information, please visit www.ashlandflutecircle.com.

Anna Moss presented by the Ashland Folk Collective
2025-05-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Fry Family Farm, 2184 Ross Lane, Medford
Anna Moss
Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Anna Moss hails from the verdant forests and lush limestone of the Ozarks; yet her musical personality oozes New Orleans, the artist’s adopted hometown for many years.
Anna’s new found brand of sultry stripped-down-soul is steeped in Southern R&B, Americana, porch jazz; apocalyptic love songs, gritty hymns of humanity, abolition, and compassion busked to fruition in the historic French Quarter streets.
Sari Jordan
Sari Jordan is a New Jersey-born vocalist, songwriter, and musician based in New Orleans, known for their dynamic voice that ranges from soft and smoky to powerful and expressive. After embracing the freedom of New Orleans, Sari began performing their original music, propelled by a personal heartbreak that led them to take the stage solo. Their music is characterized by raw honesty, playful boldness, and a blend of influences from artists like Lianne La Havas, Phoebe Bridgers, and Billie Holiday.

Sunday Service: What Changes, What Stays the Same
2025-05-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
On this Sunday where we celebrate beauty and community with our annual Flower Ceremony, we will also reflect on what is sometimes called “the permanent and the transient.” Like the blooms, that are here only for a short time, the transient can be an amazing gift. Like the ceremony, traditions can add a sense of permanence that helps us balance change with continuity
“Love is like wildflowers; it’s often found in the most unlikely places.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Monthly Theme: Change
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-05-18 11:00 - 12:30 | South Mountain Friends Meeting, 543 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
South Mountain Friends Meeting meeting for worship held 11 a.m. Sundays at 543 S. Mountain Avenue, Ashland.
All are welcome. Activities for children provided. With any questions, call David Runkel at 541-210-0031 or email at davidrunkelor@gmail.com

SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
2025-05-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Ashland Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Eastern European folk dancing to live music!
No experience necessary.
No partners needed.
Sundays at Bellview Grange.
1050 Tolman Creek Rd.
Ashland, OR 97520

Rogue Valley Peace Choir's Spring Concert
2025-05-18 15:00 - 16:30 | First United Methodist Church, 175 N. Main Street, Ashland, Oregon, 97520
The Rogue Valley Peace Choir — now celebrating its 22nd year — is presenting a concert entitled “Be a Light.”
The choir — directed by Rob Griswell-Lowry and accompanied by Mikiko Petrucelli — is a community, secular choir dedicated to building peace, equality, social justice, and stewardship of our planet through song.
While the concerts are free, donations of any amount are welcome, with a suggested donation of $15 for adults; no one will be turned away. Donations support the choir’s ability to perform for free at schools, senior homes, and community events throughout the year.

Celtic Evensong and Holy Communion
2025-05-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 44 North Second Street, Ashland, 97520
A candlelight service using sacred music to provide a meditative worship experience. It is a service steeped in tradition.
Doors open at 6:15 p.m., music begins at 6:30 p.m. and service starts at 7 p.m.
All are welcome!
Jodi French composes and plays meditative Celtic music and Cantors sing for the Evensong Service. The service opens at 6:30 pm with a Celtic Prelude.

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2025-05-19 09:30 - 10:45 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Tai Chi is a moving meditation that strengthens bones and muscles, improves balance and increases flexibility. Qi Gong, the movement of energy through the body, is also incorporated.
Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541.488.5342.
