ROGUE VALLEY SYMPHONY Pianopalooza 2
2025-08-22 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, OR, United States
The second part of a 3 part series, Pianopalooza 2 is a unique program featuring Will Hagen, violin and Joyce Yang, piano, playing Haydn and Grieg in this surprising exploration of classical music.
You can see one program or all 3 different, unique programs. A rare chance to see 3 pianists, 3 violinists and 3 different programs in one spectacular week!
Find out more about and get tickets at the Rogue Valley Symphony website.

Strength and Balance for Active Agers
2025-08-23 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.

Walk through Jacksonville History
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Downtown Jacksonville
Jacksonville’s “Walk through History” tours are back!
At 10 a.m. every Saturday from May 24th through August 30th, Historic Jacksonville, Inc. will be offering one-hour guided walks through Jacksonville’s National Historic Landmark District, the first on the West Coast! Participants will take a stroll through history, visiting government and commercial buildings, fraternal lodges, and homes that capture the stories of the people who transformed a gold rush town into Southern Oregon’s 19th Century social, governmental, and commercial hub. They’ll learn how gambling money built a church; how the Civil War ended a successful mercantile partnership; how a saloon housed the county’s first museum; how fire reshaped the town; and how a railroad both destroyed the town and preserved it.
Walking tours leave from Jacksonville’s New City Hall (the historic “Courthouse Square”) at 206 North 5th Street between West C and D streets and cover about one mile with multiple stops. Tours are FREE but donations are encouraged! All monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of Jacksonville’s historic buildings.
For individuals who prefer not to “stretch their legs,” Historic Jacksonville’s website (https://www.historicjacksonville.org) offers numerous ways to explore Jacksonville virtually. These include multiple blogs about the town and its settlers along with three video tours that introduce viewers to Jacksonville’s Historic Landmark District, its Historic Homes, and its Pioneer Cemetery.
Historic Jacksonville, Inc. invites you to forget the “names, dates, places, and battles” version of history you may have been taught in school. HJI’s live and virtual tours are about “real history”—people and their stories. They are about life!
Additional information on “Walk through History” and other Historic Jacksonville, Inc. tours is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org.

Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
2025-08-23 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
2025-08-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-24 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.

Beekman Bank Museum tours
2025-08-23 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Beekman Bank Museum, 110 W. California St., Jacksonville, OR, United States
You are invited to “Step Behind the Counter” of the oldest financial institution in the Pacific Northwest—Jacksonville’s 1863 Beekman Bank Museum—when Historic Jacksonville, Inc. opens the museum for summer tours.
Established as a “gold dust” office in 1856, it was the first “bank” north of San Francisco.
Scheduled 2025 “banking hours” are 11am to 3 pm, Saturdays and Sundays, from May 24 through August 31. The Beekman Bank Museum is located at 110 W. California Street (the corner of California and North 3rd streets) in Jacksonville. Guests can interact with costumed docents sharing stories of late 19th Century banking practices, gold shipping, and handshake deals; step behind the counter and peer in drawers containing old checks, stage schedules, and paperwork; and enter the vault that stored millions in gold!
Visitors can spend as much or as little time as they like—although we suggest they allow at least 30 minutes. Tours are FREE, but donations are encouraged since all monies go towards the preservation and maintenance of this historic legacy!
The original bank was established in 1856 as a “gold dust” office. (If we’re factual, it was a safe.) Cornelius Beekman had come to Jacksonville in 1854 as an express rider between Yreka and Jacksonville carrying newspaper, mail, parcels, and gold over the Siskiyous. When his employer’s firm failed, he established Jacksonville’s Beekman’s Express and his gold dust office. In 1863 he became Jacksonville’s Wells Fargo agent and constructed the Beekman Bank.
During Jacksonville’s heyday as the governmental, commercial, and social hub of Southern Oregon in the late 1800s, the Beekman’s Bank saw over $40 million in gold cross its counters—equivalent to over $1 billion today! The current 1863 structure is the only commercial wooden building on California Streeet to survive Jacksonville’s many fires. It has been preserved intact as a museum since Cornelius Beekman, the wealthiest and most prominent of Jacksonville’s pioneers, locked the doors in 1915.
Additional information is available at 541-245-3650; info@historicjacksonville.org; and www.historicjacksonville.org/behind-the-counter/.

Central Point Woodcarvers
2025-08-23 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.

Rogue Valley Housing Fair
2025-08-23 12:00 - 16:00 | 3425 S. Pacific Highway, 3425 S. Pacific Highway, Medford, OR, 97501, United States
The Rogue Valley Housing Fair is back — now at a new location!
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | Noon – 4 p.m.
3425 s. Pacific Highway, Medford
Discover affordable homeownership opportunities and connect with housing experts, lenders, realtors, and down payment assistance programs — all in one place!
Enjoy presentations in English and Spanish, get your questions answered by community representatives, and explore valuable resources to guide you on your homeownership journey.
Free event. Seasonal baked goods by EverAfter Bakery.

Fiber Arts Hour
2025-08-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
All skill levels are welcome to join us for this fiber arts crafting hour.
Bring your knitting, crocheting, or other fiber arts project for an hour of crafting camaraderie at the library. Supplies will also be provided for a simple knit or crochet craft for those looking to learn a new project. This group meets the fourth Saturday of the month.

Resistance Wine Company presents: NACHO Average Wine Club
2025-08-23 17:30 - 19:30 | Resistance Wine Company, 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
What Is This?
You’ve got bottles lurking in your cellar. Weird gifts. Dusty regrets. Wines labeled “Save for a Special Occasion”… but maybe that occasion never came. Join Resistance Wine Co. for a laid-back, flavor-packed evening where aged bottles meet gourmet nachos. This small-scale event brings together retired collectors and curious new enthusiasts for wine sharing, laughter, and a little bit of cheese.
This is it.
Bring a bottle you’re ready to part with, stick a funny label on it (like “Leftover from my divorce” or “Pairs well with poor decisions”), and share it with the Resistance community.
What to expect:
Funny bottle label station: “Pairs well with grandkids” or “Best served on tax day”
DIY Nacho Bar: Yes, there will be wine-pairing tips. No, we won’t judge your jalapeño-to-cheese ratio.
Tasting & Story Time: We’ll crack open bottles progressively. If your wine has a backstory, share it. If not, just say it “tastes like closure.”
The Crowd Favorite: Before you go, cast your vote in the “Favorite Bottle of the Night” poll. Glory awaits.
Who should come?
Wine lovers with a sense of humor.
People who need an excuse to open “that bottle”
Anyone who thinks cheese is a food group.
Limited Seating
RSVP below to secure your spot at the cheesiest, sippiest, most unconventional wine club gathering this side of the vineyard.

Wheeland Brothers Live Music Outdoor Block Party
2025-08-23 19:00 - 22:00 | The Columbia Hotel, 262 E Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Wheeland Brothers playing live and bringing their signature blend of surf rock, reggae, hip hop and acoustic pop to downtown Ashland!
Get ready to turn up the volume on summer! The Columbia Hotel Summer Block Party Live Music Series is back and bigger than ever for 2025, bringing the heart of downtown Ashland to life with unforgettable performances by top live music artists.
The Wheeland Brothers blend surf rock, reggae, and acoustic pop into a feel-good soundtrack for coastal living. Known for their laid-back energy and beachy vibes, they’ve shared stages with 311, Slightly Stoopid, and Michael Franti, and were handpicked by Kenny Chesney to open his 2022 Nashville tour kickoff. Their music invites you to escape into a world of surf, sun, and endless summer.

Sunday Service: Gathering Flow
2025-08-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 87 4th Street, Ashland, 87 4th Street, Ashland, OR, 97520
Water is a powerful symbol and an element we are made of and rely upon. In this annual ritual, we share water from our summertime wanderings, whether they be physical, artistic, spiritual, or of any other kind. Please bring a small amount of water to share.
“Come, whoever you are. Come, no matter your present state of need or unrest. This Love comes from beyond our knowing and from beyond our ability to define and describe it. Yet, we feel it when it fills us with new life and renewed energy.” -Rev. Margaret A. Beckman
Monthly Theme: Conversations With the Sacred
Attend in person or watch live or recorded on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@roguevalleyunitarianuniver8871

South Mountain Friends Meeting
2025-08-24 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
2025-08-24 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 SYMPHONY Pianopalooza 3
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Craterian Theater, 23 S. Central Ave., Medford, OR, United States
Pianopalooza 3 is another exciting look at the masters.
Mozart and Chopin performed by Geneva Lewis, violin and Maxim Lando, piano and the full symphony. This will be a performance to remember.

De-Escalation Training
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 | Ashland Congregational United Church of Christ, 717 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, 97520
The Rogue Action Center facilitates de-escalation training for community members who can help defuse conflicts, prevent potential violence, and minimize disruptions from those who oppose movements for justice.
Trained de-escalators provide support to events and demonstrations in our region to help keep all members of our community safe.

Community Theatre with Abram Katz
2025-08-24 15:00 - 17:00 | White Rabbit Creator Clubhouse, 5 N Main St., Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
“Life as Artistic Practice”
What: A welcoming series exploring Playback Theatre and expressive art practices—designed for deep listening, storytelling, and collective creativity in an atmosphere of loving kindness.
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 3–5
Where: White Rabbit Creator Clubhouse, Ashland (5 N Main St)
Tickets: $30 general, $25 students/seniors, $60 sponsor (includes free entry for one guest).
Why: A chance to express your story, witness others, and connect through playful, healing performance modalities.
Get your tickets now! https://www.abramkatz.com/event-details/intro-to-community-theatre-with-abram-katz-2025-08-24-15-00
More Info: https://www.abramkatz.com/ashland-events

Music Video Shoot + Indie Music Showcase (Blood Jacuzzi ft. Bendre the Giant & Just Clark)
2025-08-24 21:00 - 23:30 | Local 31 Pub, 31 Water St., No. 2, Ashland, OR, United States
Want to be in local indie rock band Blood Jacuzzi’s music video? Sunday, 8/24/25 at Local 31 Pub in Ashland Blood Jacuzzi is playing a show and getting some crowd footage.
Portland neo-soul/power pop group, Bendre the Giant and folk great, Just Clark are sharing the bill. Get ready to dance!
$10 at the door
21+
Blood Jacuzzi
Masters of the art of wearing their heart on their sleeve, Blood Jacuzzi has a sound that’s as raw, energetic, and emotional as the Pacific Northwest itself.
Known for their theatrical skits that comedically crescendo into the dramatized murder of various band members (starring generous portions of fake blood), Blood Jacuzzi gives live performances that are simultaneously unpredictable and wholesome; expect lots of big grins, and the sense that the audience is somehow involved in their hijinks. At their best, Blood Jacuzzi gets by on a fervor and earnest commitment that’s so infectious it may just make you feel more alive. Billy King’s lyrics, laced with wit and emotion, explore themes of personal struggle and celebrating differences.
BendreTheGiant
From Portland, Oregon, BendreTheGiant is the Neo-Soul Power Pop group led by Ben Estrada. Estrada has been releasing music since 2020, but his 2024 releases mark the first time he has brought in outside collaborators: BendreTheGiant is now a six-piece band that includes keyboardist Delos Erickson, guitarist Avery Scanlon, bassist Eli Hansen, drummer Nate Hansen, and saxophonist Ben Harris.
In 2024 BendreTheGiant released an EP, “Get Well Soon,” and pair of singles, “Nobody Knows” and “Make It Stop.” Their forthcoming EP, “Wading In The Deep End,” will be released on Friday, March 7, and coincides with a tour of Oregon, California, and Washington. BendreTheGiant has been featured on OPB, the Dan Cable Podcast, and Eugene Weekly, and was a 2024 winner of MusicOregon’s Echo Fund artist grant. New single “Do you Feel It” now streaming.

Higher Essence Yoga
2025-08-25 09:00 - 10:00 | 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

Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
2025-08-25 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.

Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
2025-08-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Ashland Senior Center, 1699 Homes Avenue, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
The focus of this one-hour hatha yoga class is to increase strength, flexibility and balance while simultaneously alleviating stress and fatigue. Additional benefits of regular yoga practice include an overall sense of well-being and an increase in self-awareness and self-acceptance. Participants must be aware of their own capabilities in order to participate safely. Ability to get up and down from the floor is required. Each class will conclude with deep relaxation. Ages 50 & up.
$20 per month-long session ($5/class)

Line dancing for older adults
2025-08-25 13:00 - 14:30 | The Grove, 1195 E Main St, Ashland, OR, 97520, United States
Get active through dance! Line Dance is a choreographed dance in which participants line up in rows and follow a repeated sequence of steps to music. It is a great way to keep your brain on its toes!
Line dancing enhances balance, provides fitness and strength and improves mental acuity through complex movement. No partner is required. Pre-registration required: ashland.or.us/register or 541-488-5342.

S’mores & Storytelling, 18+ YRS
2025-08-25 17:00 - 18:30 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Step into the wild and join us for an evening of storytelling and s’mores!
Whether it’s a legendary tale of survival, folklore of untamed lands, or your own adventure story, we invite you to embrace the wild with us. Gather ‘round the (imaginary) campfire, toast a marshmallow, and lose yourself in the magic of the wilderness—no hiking boots required!

Talent Artisans & Growers Evening Markets
2025-08-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Old Town Park, 111 E. Main St., Talent, OR, United States
The much-loved Talent Artisans & Growers Evening Markets are back for summer 2025! Now hosted by the Talent Business Alliance, in partnership with Amanda Grove of the Golden Grove Collective, this monthly event will once again bring creativity, connection, and community celebration to the heart of downtown Talent, Oregon.
The markets will take place on the fourth Fridays of each month—May 23, June 27, July 25, and August 22—from 5:00 PM to sunset at Old Town Park, located just across from the Talent City Hall.
These family-friendly summer evenings highlight everything that makes Talent shine:

Fresh produce from local farmers and growers

Handmade goods from regional artisans and makers

Tasty bites from food trucks and nearby eateries

Live music from talented local performers

In addition to the market festivities, downtown businesses will be joining in with special events of their own—art openings, market specials, extended hours, and added entertainment—to create a full evening of experiences for residents and visitors alike.
“We are incredibly honored to carry forward the legacy of the Talent Evening Markets,” said Darby Ayers-Flood, Executive Director of the Talent Business Alliance. “This event is not just a market—it’s a celebration of community, creativity, and local resilience.”
Organizers extend heartfelt thanks to previous coordinators and volunteers who have built and sustained this cherished tradition. Their commitment laid the foundation for this beloved seasonal gathering.
Join us under the summer skies to support local talent, savor fresh flavors, and celebrate what makes Talent truly special. Let’s make this summer one to remember.
Vendor Applications Now Open
Vendors interested in participating this season can apply via the Talent Business Alliance website: https://www.talentbusinessalliance.org/events/artisansandgrowersmarkets
Get Involved
Want to help bring these events to life? Fill out a volunteer interest form via the link: https://forms.gle/mT8ntrvYProHT34t5

German Interest Group
2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Rogue Valley Genealogical Society, 3405 S. Pacific Hwy, Medford, 97501
The German Interest Group meets regularly on fourth Tuesdays. It is a hybrid meeting meeting, in person at the library and online using Zoom. The emphasis will be on tools and tips for finding and researching German ancestors and also for Germans trying to find relatives who emigrated. In some months, the first part of the meeting may include a speaker. This will be followed with an unstructured time for questions and mutual support. Jon Wolfe, the facilitator for this group, is an American who lives in Germany.

Southern Oregon Wildfire Risk: The Climate Connection
2025-08-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Medford library, 205 S Central Ave, Medford, 97501
Fire and smoke have become an annual source of concern for Oregonians, especially for those of us living in the Southwest.
As wildfire trends become increasingly obvious, questions about their drivers become more urgent. Yet, many factors affect wildfire behavior and impact: forest management, disruptions to fire’s natural role, patterns of development, and, importantly, changes to the climate. What do we know about how wildfires are changing, the causes, and options for climate adaptation?
Dr. Chris Adlam, Southwest Regional Fire Specialist with the Oregon State University Extension Service, Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center, will be the featured speaker at the August SOCAN monthly general meeting. Adlam will discuss how climate is influencing fire risk in the region, what climate projections portend for our future, and what steps we can take to minimize the risk.
The program will occur from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Tuesday August 26th at the Medford Public Library, 205, S. Central Avenue, Medford. There is no charge for attending SOCAN events: https://socan.eco/events/.

RVML Tuesday Night Lecture Series : Release Outdated Subconscious Patterns for Intentional Self Reprogramming and Growth with Jenna Hill
2025-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 1757 Ashland St., Ashland, 97520
We all have subconscious patterns that are established earlier in our lives to guide or help us survive the environment of that time.
Those methods now no longer fit your current situation, and you find yourself continuing to repeat history with your thoughts and actions. Breathwork can stop this maddening cycle! Breathwork helps identify subconscious patterning, which is outdated and created around core wounds. This could be around feelings of worthiness and not feeling “good enough.” Maybe you struggle with patterns of self-sabotage, being a workaholic, perfectionism, or anxiety in general and don’t know how to reroute your method of operation?
If you feel stuck in repetitive patterns, weighed down by anxiety, perfectionism, or self-doubt, breathwork may be the key to lasting change. Join Jenna Hill—an experienced Nurse Practitioner turned certified breathwork facilitator—for powerful, transformative sessions using the Elemental Rhythm technique. Breathwork gently guides you to uncover and release outdated subconscious beliefs stored in the body, helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom. Through curated music, meditation, and breath, you’ll create space to heal core wounds, shift your perspective, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Come experience the life-changing power of breath. Transformation begins here.

Wednesday Open Meditation
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Kagyu Sukha Choling, 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland, 97520
Each Wednesday from noon to 1:00 pm, the KSC Sanctuary will be open to all for meditation.
We invite you to come and meditate quietly in your own way.
