Zebith Thalden discusses her art guidebook “The Insect Artist: How to Observe, Draw, and Paint Butterflies, Bees, and More”
Bloomsbury Books 290 E. Main St., AshlandWeek of Events
June Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Emotionally Charged Narrative Paintings – Carol Aust
June Exhibition at ART ON FIRST: Emotionally Charged Narrative Paintings - Carol Aust Monday, June 2 - Monday, June 30, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Opening Reception: Friday, June 6, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Currently featured at ART on FIRST are emotionally charged narrative paintings by Carol Aust. Carol's compositions are filled with intense
Monday, June 9, 2025
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June 9, 2025 -Higher Essence Yoga
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June 9, 2025 -Intermediate Tai Chi for Older Adults
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June 9, 2025 -Gentle Yoga for Older Adults
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June 9, 2025 -Line dancing for older adults
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June 9, 2025 -Zebith Thalden discusses her art guidebook “The Insect Artist: How to Observe, Draw, and Paint Butterflies, Bees, and More”
Higher Essence Yoga
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
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
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
Line dancing for older adults
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
Zebith Thalden discusses her art guidebook “The Insect Artist: How to Observe, Draw, and Paint Butterflies, Bees, and More”
“Art and science collide beautifully in this must-have book for insect and nature lovers everywhere. Prepare to be amazed at the artworks you create!” —Lila Higgins, co-author of Wild LA Equal parts educational and inspirational, The Insect Artist is a guidebook intended for artists of all skill levels looking to cultivate their artistic practice. More
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
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June 10, 2025 -Confident City Cycling Course
Confident City Cycling Course
Looking to boost your confidence while biking around town? Join us for this free presentation! You'll learn how to conduct a pre-ride bike safety check, gain an understanding of your rights and responsibilities as a bicyclist, and explore lane positioning along with other strategies for safe navigation on shared streets. No prior experience needed, and
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
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June 11, 2025 -“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
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June 11, 2025 -Wednesday Open Meditation
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June 11, 2025 -Windows in Time: Shreds and Patches: OSF Uncovered
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June 11, 2025 -Brazilian spiritual healing
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June 11, 2025 -SOU Student Film Festival
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June 11, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello," on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and
Wednesday Open Meditation
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.
Windows in Time: Shreds and Patches: OSF Uncovered
A few days before his death, Angus Bowmer finally finished a two chapbook series entitled “Shreds and Patches.” These books were written primarily for his festival actors as a passing on of his thoughts and knowledge about the Ashland Elizabethan Stage. Long out of print and almost lost to history, these chapbooks have been recently
Brazilian spiritual healing
Sitting in a relaxed state for 50 minutes and allowing the energies to assist a person.
SOU Student Film Festival
Open to the public, this year's edition of the SOU Student Film Festival includes fifteen short films produced by students from SOU's Digital Cinema program and other media programs on campus. It includes short comedies, dramas, animation, and more. Benefits SOU Film Club.
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Thursday, June 12, 2025
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June 12, 2025 -Higher Essence Yoga
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June 12, 2025 -“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
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June 12, 2025 -Intro to Nature Journaling Series: Focus on Flowers
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June 12, 2025 -Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
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June 12, 2025 -Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
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June 12, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Higher Essence Yoga
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
“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello," on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and
Intro to Nature Journaling Series: Focus on Flowers
Develop a closer connection with nature through observation, curiosity, and art. A nature journal is a mix between a sketchbook and a diary that helps to focus your attention and enrich your experiences. Nature journaling is easy to begin and learn, and fun and fascinating to develop over a lifetime. Participants will learn and practice
Monthly Meeting – Guitar Society of Southern Oregon
The Guitar Society of Southern Oregon meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the beautiful tasting room of Paschal Winery in Talent. The gatherings are open to the public, and all are welcome. They start with a set of music by volunteer performers, followed by an intermission to
Thursday Evening Calm Abiding Meditaion
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
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Friday, June 13, 2025
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June 13, 2025 -“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
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June 13, 2025 -Savor Southern Oregon
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June 13, 2025 -STEAM Social
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June 13, 2025 -ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum hosts “Fire Works” STEAM social
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June 13, 2025 -Back to 80’s Fundraiser Concert – Ashland Folk Collective
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June 13, 2025 -High Step Society Live Summer Block Party!
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June 13, 2025 -Jacksonville Haunted History Returns!
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June 13, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello," on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and
Savor Southern Oregon
Travel Medford invites wine lovers near and far to raise a glass to the history, quality, and community of Rogue Valley wines at the inaugural Savor Southern Oregon festival, happening June 13-14, 2025 at the historic Bigham Knoll Campus, just west of Medford. Savor Southern Oregon is set to become the region’s premier annual wine festival, offering
STEAM Social
Every second Friday of the month, ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum invites the community to hang out at the museum for a multigenerational evening of science, creativity, and fun. Enjoy a variety of beverages, including wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options, while participating in a different hands-on activity or workshop each month. These social evenings are open to
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum hosts “Fire Works” STEAM social
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum invites the community to a special edition of its monthly STEAM Social series from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13. This month's theme, "Fire Works," highlights the incredible work of Lomakatsi Restoration Project and explores wildfire resilience through the lens of indigenous knowledge — including cultural fire, Indigenous fire, stewardship, ecocultural
Back to 80’s Fundraiser Concert – Ashland Folk Collective
This concert is our annual fundraiser to support the Ashland Folk Collective. Our mission is to bring our community together through music, and provide musicians with a living wage! Your donations go 100% towards our programming and accomplishing our mission year after year! Join us for a night of 80s favorites, featuring 7 lead singers
High Step Society Live Summer Block Party!
Friday, June 13th 7pm to 10pm Summer Block Party Lie Music Series Venue Opens 6:30 pm High Step Society is a seven-piece, jazz-meets-EDM dance party that’s equal parts vintage swagger and modern bass. Based in Portland, they've electrified festival stages nationwide with their sultry vocals, blazing horns, and high-energy beats. Blending the spirit of the
Jacksonville Haunted History Returns!
Historic Jacksonville, Inc.’s Haunted History walking tours are back, and what more appropriate day to begin our 2025 season than on Friday, June 13! Guests will be introduced to some of the town’s historic buildings along with the restless ghosts and spirits who still occupy them. Costumed guides will share notable tales of woe, sorrow,
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Saturday, June 14, 2025
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June 14, 2025 -Green Bag Pickup Day
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June 14, 2025 -Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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June 14, 2025 -Lithia Artisans Market
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June 14, 2025 -Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
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June 14, 2025 -Walk through Jacksonville History
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June 14, 2025 -“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
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June 14, 2025 -Monthly Intuitive Healing Circle – Systemic Constellation Event
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June 14, 2025 -Feline Fair
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June 14, 2025 -Savor Southern Oregon
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June 14, 2025 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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June 14, 2025 -African Bead Trunk Show
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June 14, 2025 -Central Point Woodcarvers
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June 14, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Green Bag Pickup Day
A friendly reminder - our next food pick up is this Saturday. Food Donors, please remember to leave out your Green Bags for your Neighborhood Coordinators. On the second Saturday of every even-numbered month, our Neighborhood Coordinators pick up bags of healthy, nonperishable food that neighbors have left outside their front doors. They leave empty
Strength and Balance for Active Agers
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
Lithia Artisans Market
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
Lithia Park Free Guided Walks
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
Walk through Jacksonville History
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
“Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner” & “Hello Hello Hello”
The Schneider Museum of Art presents two new exhibitions, "Underdone Potato: Michelle Grabner" and "Hello Hello Hello," on view through August 9, 2025. Grabner’s solo show features paintings, sculpture, and installation that explore domesticity, labor, and materiality with intricate, everyday-inspired designs. Hello Hello Hello, curated by Grabner, is a group exhibition centered on communication and
Monthly Intuitive Healing Circle – Systemic Constellation Event
Heal. Connect. Evolve. Join us for our monthly Healing Circle, centered around the somatic practice of Systemic Constellation. What to expect: Spiritual Connection Ancestral Healing Emotional Insight Safe Community Space Deep Care for Heart and Soul Systemic Constellation Work is an active group process for personal and collective healing and evolution. To delve into personal
Feline Fair
Join us at the Rogue Valley Mall to visit with and adopt kittens and cats from local feline rescue groups … all in one place! It’s a partnership to help find purrfect homes for all felines in our community. Five cat rescue organizations are participating. That means you’ll be able to visit with up to
Savor Southern Oregon
Travel Medford invites wine lovers near and far to raise a glass to the history, quality, and community of Rogue Valley wines at the inaugural Savor Southern Oregon festival, happening June 13-14, 2025 at the historic Bigham Knoll Campus, just west of Medford. Savor Southern Oregon is set to become the region’s premier annual wine festival, offering
Beekman Bank Museum tours
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
African Bead Trunk Show
🌍 African Bead Trunk Show – One Day Only! 🌍 Join us on Saturday, June 14th from 11am to 5pm for a very special event at Looking Glass Beads and Jewelry in Ashland! We’re excited to welcome back Musa Jawara, our longtime friend and bead trader of over 30 years, who will be showcasing a
Central Point Woodcarvers
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
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
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June 15, 2025 -The Crest Turtle Trot
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June 15, 2025 -Lithia Artisans Market
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June 15, 2025 -Sunday Service: Time for Jubilee
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June 15, 2025 -South Mountain Friends Meeting
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June 15, 2025 -SunFolk Dancing at The Grange
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June 15, 2025 -Beekman Bank Museum tours
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June 15, 2025 -The Forest Conservation Burial Ground Summer Solstice Tour and Celebration
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June 15, 2025 -Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
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June 15, 2025 -Celtic Evensong and Holy Communion
The Crest Turtle Trot
Join The Crest for the 6th Annual Turtle Trot, a scenic 5K, 10K, and 1-mile Fun Run through the stunning meadows, forests, and wetlands of Willow-Witt Ranch. Runners and walkers will enjoy challenging trails, mountain views, and the chance to support environmental education. The 10K course follows the 5K loop twice once in reverse! The
Lithia Artisans Market
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
Sunday Service: Time for Jubilee
Every fifty years in the Jewish calendar is a year of Jubilee. Debts are forgiven, people return to their homeland, slaves were freed, and gratitude and celebration are made part of the sacred calendar. What does the practice of Jubilee help us remember and accomplish? How is Jubilee tied to justice? "Consecrate the fiftieth year
South Mountain Friends Meeting
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
Eastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
Beekman Bank Museum tours
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
The Forest Conservation Burial Ground Summer Solstice Tour and Celebration
Join us on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 2 p.m. for a tour of The Forest Conservation Burial Ground and stay for a celebration at 3 p.m. honoring the seasonal cycles of the land. The tour is limited to 30 people. Please sign up for the tour on our Request a Tour page: https://theforestconservationburial.org/tours-at-the-forest/
Daddy’s Dyin’… Who’s Got the Will? @ Camelot Theatre
Get ready for a night of laughter and heartfelt moments with the hysterical Broadway comedy Daddy’s Dyin’, Who’s Got the Will? This play promises to deliver a perfect blend of humor and family drama. With a talented cast bringing to life the quirky, endearing characters created by Del Shores himself, this performance is a must-see.
Celtic Evensong and Holy Communion
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