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Monday

October 126 events
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM 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
  • Spotlight 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 4th Annual Ashland Mystery Fest!Bloomsbury Books · 290 E. Main St., Ashland
    Story Clinic: Drop in with Rogue Writers Collective The doctors are in! Story Clinic is a new offering by Rogue Writers Collective that gives writers an opportunity to have their work reviewed by experienced editors in-person and on-demand. Freelance editor Scout Cox and author Shelly King will be reviewing works up to 1500 words on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 1870s Beekman House Tours: Victorian Mourning CustomsBeekman House · 470 E California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530, USA
    For Victorians, death was a part of life, giving it essential meaning, and they created elaborate rituals around the passing of a loved one. We would appreciate your reminding your audience that on two Saturdays and Sundays, October 3 and 4 and October 10 and 11, Historic Jacksonville, Inc.
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM “Erratica: On Climbing, Language, and Touching Stone” with author Brian LaidlawBloomsbury Books · 290 E. Main St., Ashland
    Part adventure narrative, part philosophical inquiry, and part love letter to climbing and natural spaces, Erratica is a radiant exploration of what happens when a human body meets the earth with full attention.
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Paul Schmeling Band at Martino'sMartino's Restaurant and Lounge · 58 E Main St, Ashland
    Monday-night jazz standards from pianist Paul Schmeling's band in a downtown Ashland lounge.
  • Holiday Closure
    All branches of Jackson County Library Services will be closed today. You can always find great content 24/7 through our Digital Content.

Tuesday

October 1315 events
  • 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Ashland Tuesday Growers & Crafters MarketScienceWorks parking lot · 1500 E Main St, Ashland
    Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: local produce, bread, flowers, artisan food and crafts every Tuesday through the end of the outdoor season.
  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Leer, Jugar, Hablar/ Read, Play, Talk, 0-5 AÑOS/YRSMeeting Room, White City Library
    Leer, Jugar, Hablar. Descubren cómo los niños aprenden a través del jugar y actividades diarias: ¡con cantos, cuentos, manualidades, y diversión! Read, Play, Talk (Leer, Jugar, Hablar) está abierto a todos -- niños chiquitos (0-5 años de edad), sus hermanos, cuidadores, y/o padres. No se requiere registrar y ¡es gratis!
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Chair-Based Yoga for Aging Well, 18 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library
    Come to Lori Taft Sours' free, bi-monthly chair-based yoga classes at the Jacksonville Library! Chair yoga is a wonderful way to safely move your body, nurture your nervous system, and support skillful aging. These slow, mindful chair-based yoga classes include seated movement, optional standing poses, conscious breathing, and guided relaxation.
  • 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM U.S. NAVY BIRTHDAYStevenson Union Veterans Resource Center Rm 301
    U.S. NAVY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION --- Event Details: https://hawknest.sou.edu/rsvp?id=385474
  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM OLLI at SOU Presents The Salon: A Women's Wisdom Circle, 18 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library
    In a collaboration between the Jacksonville Library and OLLI at SOU, Instructor Julianna Decerrini brings an updated answer to the salons of the French Enlightenment. Share ideas, make new friends and celebrate women in a deep dive into topics that touch women across ages, cultures, communities and circumstances.
  • 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM "The World That Lesbians Built" exhibitHannon Library · 1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR 97520
    An exhibit by LauRose Felicity - "THE WORLD THAT LESBIANS BUILT", October 13, 2026 1-4 p.m. at Hannon Library. On display through Thanksgiving. Hundreds of images of lesbian culture from 1840 to the present, including lesbians at work in art, music, writing, spirituality, political activism (including anti-racist actions), and ecofeminism.
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM CANCELLED Plant your own Marigold, ALL AGES | CANCELADO Planta tu propio cempasúchil, PARA TODAS LAS EDADESCommunity Room, Central Point Library
    Known in Mexico as the flower of the dead, the marigold plays an essential role on Day of the Dead ofrendas. Get ready to celebrate the holiday by planting your own marigold seed; decorate the pot and watch your marigold grow! This program will be presented in English and Spanish.
  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Pokémon Club, 6 YRSStorytime Room
    Do you love Pokémon? So do we! Join your fellow trainers in learning, playing, and talking all about Pokémon!
  • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Spark Space Hours Presents: A Bone-afide Science Project, 8 YRSMeeting Room, White City Library
    Learn about the human skeleton, the names of bones, and what makes healthy bones. Assemble a kid-size anatomical paper skeleton to haunt your home. Explore new interests with cool STEAM programs. Each session will explore a different topic in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. Every first and third Tuesday of the month, unless otherwise indicated.
  • 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM Writers' Workshop, 18 YRSAdams Conference Room
    Join us as we share and discuss our writing with one another. Feedback is given in a friendly but thoughtful manner. All genres welcome. Please note: depending on audience and time, there may not be time for everyone to share.
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Zine ClubMedford library · 205 S Central Ave, Medford
    Zines + Create=Fun Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Medford Library in Medford, Oregon for a fun zine-making event! Led by local artist S. Rowe, express your stories through zine creation in a welcoming space. No experience is necessary. Bring zines to trade, make zines using collage, ink, drawing tools, etc. Beginners welcome.
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Siskiyou Crest Ecoregional Conservation Assessment
    World-renowned conservation scientist Dr. Dominick DellaSala will present his team’s just-published findings that document the amazing biodiversity to be found throughout the Siskiyou Crest region. Join us for a night of discovery as we learn just how precious our wild places are and why their protection is essential. The exhaustive data gathering and mapping have been years in the making.
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM SOU Volleyball vs Oregon TechLithia Motors Pavilion
    Southern Oregon University Volleyball vs Oregon Tech Streaming Video: https://www.cascadesportsnetwork.com/ Tickets: https://souraiders.universitytickets.com/
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM RVML’s Tuesday Lecture Series: Ghosts, History and Humor- Spooky Tales of Ashland, Oregon and Southern Oregon University by Peter FinkleRogue Valley Metaphysical Library · 1757 Ashland St., Ashland
    A rare treat to learn fascinating Ashland, Oregon histories and mysteries, a little humor, and many Ashland ghost experiences. These are not recycled stories out of old books. Hear first-person accounts of spooky happenings at two restaurants, two houses, and two buildings on the Southern Oregon University campus.
  • 9:00 PM – midnight Karaoke Night at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, Ashland
    Krank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.

Wednesday Today

October 1415 events
  • 8:00 AM Ashland New Plays FestivalSOU Main Stage Theatre · 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland
    Join us for our 2026 Fall Festival! The annual ANPF Fall Festival is an opportunity for playwrights to workshop their scripts with professional actors and directors, often for the first time. It is also a chance to connect with audience members during talk-backs following each reading, where patrons can share their thoughts directly with the artists to help continue the growth of their work.
  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Community Yoga, 13 YRSRuch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
    Join us for an all-levels yoga class taught by an expert local instructor. The Community Room will open at 8:45 and class will begin promptly at 9:00. ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN MAT.
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Weeding Wednesdays with The Crest at Willow-Witt RanchThe Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch · 658 Shale City Road, Ashland
    Join us for Weeding Wednesdays with The Crest at Willow-Witt Ranch! This weekly work party teaches participants how to identify and eradicate invasive species. Gather together to learn, explore, and practice conservation in community. Meeting every Wednesday from 10am-12pm through September 16. All ages welcome, no experience necessary.
  • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Fall Community Hiring & Resource FairPadgham Pavillion at The Expo · 21 Peninger Road, Central Point
    @ Recently laid off? Looking for a job? Just curious about what opportunities are out there? Rogue Workforce Partnership is hosting a free-to-attend job fair on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Local employers representing several industries are going to be in one room this October… And they’re hiring. Come and see what doors can open to you in the Rogue Valley this fall!
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Story Explorers presented by the Storytelling Guild. This Week's Theme: FALL FUN, 3 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Jacksonville Library
    The Storytelling Guild is partnering with JCLS to bring a special Storytime to the Jacksonville library every Wednesday at 10:30. Come hear stories, participate in interactive fingerplays and rhythmic songs and take part in a hands-on craft.
  • Spotlight 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Windows in Time: Our Story – The Barter FairAshland Library · 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland
    In 1978, Alan Venetsky invited around 150 locals to his farm in Williams, Oregon to trade crops at harvest time. This became an annual event with the skunk as its mascot and “Dedicated to the Cultural and Religious Integrity of Natural Peoples Everywhere” as its motto.
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Become An Artist 6 YRSStorytime Room
    Each week we will read about a different artist and then create artwork in their style.
  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Community Ofrenda ALL AGES | TODAS LAS EDADESCommunity Room, Central Point Library
    Join us in celebrating Día de muertos, (Day of the Dead) a Latin American holiday honoring loved ones who have passed. Learn about the history and cultural significance of creating an ofrenda for Día de muertos. Help your local library create a community ofrenda (altar), by decorating a sugar skull or picture frame. Bring a photo of a loved one to place on our altar until November 3rd.
  • 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Teen Hangout: Video and Board Games , 11-19 YRSGresham Room, Ashland Library
    Stop by the Ashland Library to participate in a video game hangout with a Nintendo Switch and PS4! There will also be other board games set up for you to play, as well as snacks.
  • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Spark Space: LEGO Explorers, 5 YRSMeeting Room, White City Library
    Come and enjoy building your imagination's creations! Don't know what to build? Every second and fourth Wednesday there will be a cool new prompt to spark your creative gears into motion. Builds will be displayed for a week to allow the community to admire your awesome skills! Program will be hosted in English.
  • 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Craft Daze with Mrs. Kathy & Mrs. Sherry, 6 YRSMeeting Room, Eagle Point Library
    Join us at Eagle Point Library for a special Card Making time with Mrs. Kathy and Mrs. Sherry! Supplies are provided at no cost.
  • 6:30 PM trivia, 8:00 PM open mic Midweek Mayhem: Trivia + Comedy Open MicCurtain Call Cabaret & Lounge · 120 E 6th St
    Team trivia downtown, then the Comedy Lab open mic takes the stage at 8.
  • 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM AIFF Seasonal Film Series: Remaining NativeVarsity Theatre · 166 E. Main St., Ashland
    Join us for our Seasonal Film Series, featuring Remaining Native, a film by Paige Bethmann! Remaining Native is a coming-of-age documentary told from the perspective of Kutoven (Ku) Stevens, a seventeen year old Native American runner, struggling to navigate his dream of becoming a collegiate athlete as the memory of his great grandfather’s escape from an indian boarding school begins to connect…
  • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Netta and Ru by Lisa LangfordSOU Main Stage Theatre · 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland
    Synopsis: Montgomery, Alabama, 1955. Ruby, a hoodoo practitioner and sex worker, has been unable to access her magic since burying her mother a year ago. When her devout, socially ambitious play-sister Netta gets engaged, their bond is tested by more than faith versus folk tradition.
  • 9:00 PM – midnight Karaoke Night at Local 31 PubDangerous Lee's Local 31 Pub · 31 Water St, Ashland
    Krank It Up Karaoke with KJs Li'l Bit and The Great Martini, two nights a week by Ashland Creek.

Thursday

October 1515 events
  • 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Medford Thursday Growers & Crafters MarketHawthorne Park · 501 E Main St
    Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market in Medford: farm produce, baked goods, flowers and handmade goods.
  • 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Read Play Talk, 0-5 YRSRuch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
    Discover how children learn through play and daily activities: singing songs, telling stories, creating art, and having fun! Read Play Talk (RPT) is open to everyone — young children (ages 0-5) and their family, caregivers, and parents. No pre-registration required. RPT groups are offered in collaboration with Southern Oregon Early Learning Hub.
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Body & Mind Fitness, 35Community Meeting Room, Gold Hill Library
    Join us at the Gold Hill Library for an adult fitness music and movement class! The class includes low-cardio activities to focus on balance and flexibility and will adapt to the fitness level of the participants. Chairs are available if needed; please bring 1 or 2lb ankle weights if you have them, a yoga mat, and water if desired.
  • 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Paws to Read: K9 Reading Buddies, All AgesMeeting Room, Eagle Point Library
    Children are invited to share a story with a trained and registered therapy dog. Paws to Read at the Library provides a non-intimidating environment for budding readers to explore reading out loud. The dogs welcome a scratch on the head and the turn of the page from young readers.
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Game Day, 11 - 18 YRSButte Falls Library
    Come join us and other teens/tweens at the Butte Falls Library to participate in our Teen/Tween Game Day. Hangout with other teens and play board games set up for you to play, as well as snacks. Come and enjoy games every other Thursday afternoon throughout the school year. We've got a lot of different games to choose from.
  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Creative Writing with Molly Best TinsleyAshland Library · 410 Siskiyou Boulevard, Ashland
    Join creative writing instructor and award winning author Molly Best Tinsley in a three-part series of writing workshops at the Ashland Library. The workshops are free but space is limited. Visit jcls.org/events to reserve your seat in one or all three sessions. Part One: Getting Started.
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Opening Reception: “Eons: Unraveling Time”Schneider Museum of Art · 555 Indiana Street, Ashland
    Join us Thursday, October 15, from 5–7 pm at the Schneider Museum of Art for the opening reception of “Eons: Unraveling Time.” Curated by Maria de Los Angeles, “Eons” brings together the work of eleven artists exploring time through memory, history, mythology, labor, tradition, and imagination.
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sip and Paint PotteryRoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORD
    Grab your bestie and join us for an artsy night of drinks, fun and creativity! Benjamin, your fearless leader for the evening, will guide you with the basics and then the design is up to you! Unleash your inner artist and take home a gorgeous piece of functional art.
  • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thurs-date Night at Resistance Wine Co.Resistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland
    Thursday nights at Resistance: rotating wine tastings, trivia, and food experiences: pasta-making nights, pizza parties, cook-offs, and more. Come as a couple, come alone, come with whoever you’re trying to impress. Free; all ages until 9 PM, 21+ to drink.
  • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Traditional Irish Music at Dunbar FarmsDunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery · 2881 Hillcrest Rd
    A company of local musicians jams traditional Irish and Celtic tunes in the tasting room. Family friendly and free.
  • 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Thursday Evening Calm Abiding MeditaionKagyu Sukha Choling · 109 Clear Creek Drive, Ashland
    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.
  • 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dr John Daggett talks about his short story “Aloha in a Parking Lot”Bloomsbury Books · 290 E. Main St., Ashland
    ALOHA in a PARKING LOT: How one man’s passion builds human connection and why this is what our country needs now. The policrisis shocking our sense of wellbeing is leaving many of us feeling helpless. But there are actions we might consider to help us and the larger community. Dr.
  • 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM Spotlight on George Harrison @ CamelotCamelot Theatre · 101 Talent Avenue, Talent
    Celebrate the music and legacy of George Harrison in this original Camelot Spotlight production. From his years with The Beatles to his acclaimed solo career, Spotlight on George features beloved songs, fascinating stories, and unforgettable performances honoring one of music’s most influential artists. An uplifting evening of classic rock, spirituality, and timeless songwriting.
  • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM 3rd Thursday Comedy at Liquid LoungeLiquid Lounge · 370 E Main St, Ashland
    Join us every Third Thursday for a night of laughs at Liquid Lounge in downtown Ashland! Third Thursday Comedy brings a rotating lineup of talented comedians to our intimate lounge for a fun night of stand-up, cocktails, local wine, beer, mocktails, and small bites.
  • 9:00 PM Oct 15th: Medford, OR- MAGIC HUNKS® AUSTRALIAN TAKEOVER at PRISMPrism - Medford · 123 S Front St
    Community event at Prism - Medford. Check the venue for details.

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Friday

October 1620 events
  • 8:00 AM 16th annual SO PrideAshland
    Get ready for a full weekend of celebration, community, and Pride! SoPride is turning sweet 16 in 2026 — and we’re marking the milestone with three unforgettable days of events. Save the dates and join us in Ashland for a spectacular Pride weekend! Friday, October 16, 2026 Kick‑Off Party!
  • 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM “Eons: Unraveling Time”Schneider Museum of Art · 555 Indiana Street, Ashland
    Join the Schneider Museum of Art for “Eons: Unraveling Time,” an exhibition curated by Maria de Los Angeles featuring the work of eleven artists exploring our complex relationship with time. Through painting, sculpture, photography, installation, printmaking, textiles, and video, the exhibition considers time through memory, history, mythology, labor, tradition, and imagination, inviting visitors…
  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Movers and Groovers! 2 YRSGresham Room, Ashland Library
    Children ages 2 and up can exercise both mind and body by participating in a range of simple exercises, music games, and lots of dancing fun. This program also allows participants to experience a lot of sensory exploration through items like shakers, scarves, bubbles, and parachute play.
  • 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Cultivating CompanionsMedford library · 205 S Central Ave, Medford
    Join the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about indoor plants and develop skills you can take to your outside gardens. Have fun making garden art and meeting new friends in your area! Participants can come to any of the seven classes in this series, or attend them all! Week 1 (Aug. 7): Houseplant Care Join the Master Gardeners to learn about basic houseplant care.
  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Open Craft Time, 3 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Prospect Library
    On Fridays we open our craft bins and see where our imaginations take us. Maybe we'll make puppets or masks... or design our own coloring books! No matter what, we'll take an artistic adventure together.
  • 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM End of Life Planning For Your Online Accounts, 18 YRSCommunity Room, Central Point Library
    Have you ever wondered what happens to your digital accounts after death? Or how your loved ones will get access to those accounts to save precious data, such as photos and videos? Or how they would close them after you pass on? This program will help you, and your loved ones, take practical steps to prepare your digital legacy.
  • 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Rainbow Sand Art Terrariums, TEENS & ADULTSMeeting Room, Applegate Library
    Want a pop of color for your desk, countertop, or windowsill? Layer rainbow sand into jars and top with some (faux) succulents creating a colorful terrarium.
  • 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Haunted Jackson County: Medford Paranormal Investigations, 13 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Rogue River Library
    If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who're you gonna call? The Jackson County Paranormal society of course -- and they'll be here, back by popular demand! Ever been curious about what all goes into investigating spooky otherworldly presences, or just curious about what a paranormal society even does?
  • Spotlight 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Forks & Friends StrollDowntown Medford
    Kickoff for Downtown Medford Restaurant Week: sample bites from local chefs with wine, beer, spirits and mocktails as you stroll downtown. Restaurant Week specials run through Oct 25.
  • 4:00 PM Forks & Friends Downtown Medford StrollVogel Plaza · 12 South Central Avenue
    Outdoor event at Vogel Plaza. Check the venue for details.
  • 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Third Friday MedfordDowntown Medford
    Monthly downtown night: shop specials, gallery openings, and artists and musicians in local businesses.
  • 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Drag Queen Story Hour at the Columbia Hotel!The Columbia Hotel · 262 E Main Street, Ashland, OR, 97520, Ashland
    Storytime just got a fabulous upgrade! Bring the whole family to The Columbia Hotel as Lylac reads inspiring tales that champion kindness, creativity, and self-acceptance. Expect plenty of laughter, colorful outfits, and joyful moments for kids and parents alike. Come celebrate diversity and the magic of reading together!
  • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday Night Pizza Night at Resistance WineResistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland
    Ashland’s Friday night just got tastier. Imagine this: It’s the end of the week, your shoulders are finally down, and you’re eyeing something delicious — and maybe just a little indulgent. That’s where we come in. Welcome to Woodfired Pies & Vines, every Friday at Resistance Wine Co. Featuring Allium Wood Fired Pizza paired with wines that actually know what they’re doing.
  • 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Artists of the Applegate at Langford Art GalleryLangford Art Gallery · 4850 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix
    Artists of the Applegate, a group exhibition featuring 21 artists from throughout Southern Oregon’s Applegate Valley, opens Friday, October 16, at Langford Art Gallery in Phoenix. Presented in collaboration with A Greater Applegate, the exhibition runs October 16 through November 21, 2026, with an opening reception, artist panel, and artist talk planned throughout the exhibition.
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Music + Wine Series: DeluxeRoxyAnn Winery · 3283 Hillcrest Rd, MEDFORD
    Classic rock & roll on demand! They play the hits! Listen to live dance-worthy music while sipping on some delicious & award-winning wines, or crisp & refreshing beer from the tap: grab all your friends and make a night of it! This event is free, but we are taking reservations so please call the Tasting Room to reserve your spot!
  • 7:00 PM Night Market Medford 3rd FridayThe Copper Plank · 202 N Central Ave
    Shopping event at The Copper Plank. Check the venue for details.
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Open Mic Night at Artemisia InstituteArtemisia Institute · 296 N Main St, Ashland
    Get Ready to Share Your Light! Join us at our ongoing Friday Open Mic night, a truly encouraging space where all voices and creative expressions are deeply welcome. Hosted by key community member Iósua Henryk Muineachán, this special gathering is designed to reinforce the beauty of the creative process—regardless of where you are in your journey.
  • 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Tutunov Piano Series Presents Sebastian PichtSOU Music Recital Hall · 450 S Mountain Ave, Ashland
    A native of Philadelphia, while still a student of Alexander Shtarkman at the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University, Sebastian Picht has performed internationally in Switzerland, Mexico, Iceland, Italy, and Spain. Most recently, he appeared at the Carme Contemporary Cultural Center in Valencia as winner of the 2025 Valencia International Piano Academy Competition.
  • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM persian girl play by Ida EsmaeliSOU Main Stage Theatre · 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland
    Synopsis: In a small town outside of New York City, a tight-knit group of Iranian teenagers comes together over the course of a spring semester to do normal teenage things: fall in love, read fortunes in coffee, and complain about their “vay, vay, vay” Persian parents.
  • 9:00 PM Third Friday Stand-Up at the Branding IronBranding Iron Lounge · 1701 N Riverside Ave
    Free monthly stand-up comedy show. 21+.

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Saturday

October 1720 events
  • 8:00 AM 16th annual SO PrideAshland
    Get ready for a full weekend of celebration, community, and Pride! SoPride is turning sweet 16 in 2026 — and we’re marking the milestone with three unforgettable days of events. Save the dates and join us in Ashland for a spectacular Pride weekend! Friday, October 16, 2026 Kick‑Off Party!
  • 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Medford Cars & CoffeeSouthern Oregon Orthopedics lot · 2780 E Barnett Rd
    Weekly car meet: classics, hot rods and exotics. Canceled for rain or snow.
  • 11:00 AM Southern Oregon Open StudiosSouthern Oregon · 1101 E Jackson St
    Join the Ashland Gallery Association for Southern Oregon Open Studios! Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, October 17 and October 18, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., this is a fun and unique opportunity for visual artists who are based in Southern Oregon to show off their creative realms.
  • Spotlight 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Bales & Ales at Common BlockCommon Block Brewing Co. · 315 E 5th St
    Pumpkin carving and live music on the patio, with a free pumpkin with purchase.
  • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Batty Sponge Painting, 3 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Gold Hill Library
    Get into the Halloween spirit by creating a Batty Sponge Painting!
  • 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Haunted Jackson County: Medford Paranormal Investigations, 13 YRSMeyer Memorial Trust Community Meeting Room, Phoenix Library
    If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who're you gonna call? The Jackson County Paranormal Society of course – back by popular demand! Curious about what all goes into investigating ooky spooky otherworldly presences, or what a paranormal society does? Join us for a presentation about their experiences and find out more!
  • 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Saturday Crafternoon, All AgesButte Falls Library
    Join us at the Butte Falls Library as we embark on artistic adventures! Youth and adults are invited to come and participate in creative projects, work with paints, clay, beads, etc. This activity will continue every other Saturday.
  • 1:30 PM 2027 Southern Oregon Timberjacks tryouts 12uUS Cellular Fields
    Community event at US Cellular Fields. Check the venue for details.
  • 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Kids Knit and Crochet, 8 YRSStorytime Room
    Come and join the Medford Children's Department's fiber arts club for kids! Staff will help kids learn how to knit or crochet, and each participant will work on creative projects throughout the year, keep their creations, and learn these useful (and very fun) skills.
  • 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Beaded Creature Crafting, 8 YRSMeeting Room, Eagle Point Library
    Lizards, axolotols, turtles—oh my! Visit the Eagle Point Library Meeting Room and build your own beaded keychain buddy. All materials and instructions will be provided. Please Note: This craft uses small parts and is not intended for children under 8 years old without adult supervision.
  • 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM Take the Lego Challenge!, 7 YRSCommunity Meeting Room, Talent Library
    Are you ready to take the LEGO Challenge? Each participant will receive a bag of LEGO bricks to build something that fits the announced theme. You can work individually or in groups. All creations will go on display in the library for the next three weeks before they are broken down so the bricks may be re-used at the next challenge.
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Chamber Music Concerts presents the Balourdet Quartet with Adam W. Sadberry, FluteSOU Music Recital Hall · 450 S Mountain Ave Ashland, OR 97520
    The Balourdet Quartet stands out for their vibrant energy and masterful blend of technical precision and emotional depth, earning a 2024 Avery Fisher Career Grant and the 2024 Cleveland Quartet Award. "With bows flying and notes swirling, this quartet has a bright future ahead." (Ponca City News). The quartet is joined by flutist Adam W.
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Hayden Grove: Tribute to Frank SinatraCraterian Theater at The Collier Center · 23 S Central Ave, Medford
    The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Hayden Grove: Tribute to Frank Sinatra Get ready for a swingin’ night of timeless music as the legendary Tommy Dorsey Orchestra showcases its iconic big-band sound in a dazzling tribute to Frank Sinatra.
  • 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Cultivating Companions: Growing Together Through Plants, 18 YRSRuch Meeting Room (Full Room A B Side), Ruch Library
    Join the Jackson County Master Gardeners to learn about indoor plants and develop skills you can take to your outside gardens. Have fun making garden art and meeting new friends in your area! Participants can come to any of the seven classes in this series (they do not need to attend them all). Week 1 (Sep. 12): Houseplant Care Join the Master Gardeners to learn about basic houseplant care.
  • 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Downtown HoedownMain Street
    Community event at Main Street. Check the venue for details.
  • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Calysta Cheyenne: Live Jazz at Resistance Wine Co.Resistance Wine Company · 322 N Pioneer St, Ashland
    Jazz standards from the Great American Songbook (Ella Fitzgerald, Julie London, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday), sung among the barrels. Calysta trained for nearly two decades with Ashland vocal coach Ken Orsow and studied vocal jazz at Berklee. No cover; walk in, or reserve to be sure of a seat. All ages until 9 PM, 21+ to drink. Pizza from The Allium until 8.
  • 7:00 PM Scott Pemberton at The Copper Plank | Medford, ORThe Copper Plank · 202 N Central Ave
    Community event at The Copper Plank. Check the venue for details.
  • 7:00 PM Dinner Out with Rushmore: Kahlo GrillKahlo Exotic Grill · 44 S Central Ave
    Food event at Kahlo Exotic Grill. Check the venue for details.
  • 8:00 PM (lesson 7:15 PM) West Coast Swing Dance PartyVerve Pilates and Fitness Studio · 205 N Phoenix Rd, Ste 315
    Monthly West Coast Swing social with a lesson first. $15.
  • Daytime Pheasant Fields Farm Harvest FestivalPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker Rd
    Pumpkin patch, corn maze and farm fun every fall weekend.

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Sunday

October 1812 events
  • 8:00 AM 16th annual SO PrideAshland
    Get ready for a full weekend of celebration, community, and Pride! SoPride is turning sweet 16 in 2026 — and we’re marking the milestone with three unforgettable days of events. Save the dates and join us in Ashland for a spectacular Pride weekend! Friday, October 16, 2026 Kick‑Off Party!
  • Spotlight 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Giant Flea Market at The ExpoJackson County Expo · 21 Peninger Rd, Central Point
    Hundreds of tables of antiques, collectibles, tools and treasures.
  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Lithia Artisans MarketCalle Guanajuato · Behind the Plaza, Ashland
    50+ local artisans along Ashland Creek: jewelry, pottery, woodwork, clothing and art.
  • 11:00 AM OH MY GOURD! Sip and Shop!2964 Hillcrest Rd
    Shopping event at 2964 Hillcrest Rd. Check the venue for details.
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM SunFolk Dancing at The GrangeAshland Bellview Grange · 1050 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland
    Eastern European folk dancing to live music! No experience necessary. No partners needed. Sundays at Bellview Grange. 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. Ashland, OR 97520
  • 12:00 PM – 6:30 PM Jacksonville Wine TrolleyJacksonville-area wineries · Downtown Jacksonville
    Hop-on, hop-off trolley between Jacksonville-area tasting rooms. $30 day pass, $45 three-day, $15 happy-hour pass after 3 PM.
  • 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM Threshold by Stephanie FybelSOU Main Stage Theatre · 491 S. Mountain Ave, Ashland
    Synopsis: Respected appellate judge and Holocaust scholar David Lewin nears the end of his life, slipping in a morphine haze between the present and ghostly visits from his parents in their younger forms, fleeing Nazi Germany and Lithuania in the late 1930s.
  • 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Annual Winemaker’s Harvest Dinner – Limited Availability!
    Save the Date for our Annual Harvest Dinner! This is a chance for us to sit back and celebrate what our family winery is all about! Join us for a delicious gourmet meal in our barrel room. Experience perfectly paired RoxyAnn wines with seasonal, local dishes in an intimate and gorgeous setting.
  • Spotlight 7:00 PM – 10:30 PM The Rocky Horror Picture Show OG Cast Spooktacular w/ Patricia Quinn!Craterian Theater at The Collier Center · 23 S Central Ave, Medford
    NEARLY SOLD OUT. Main floor VIP & Balcony seats remain. Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast Spooktacular “Costume Contest!” Come in costume for a chance to win a prize!” Join Patricia Quinn (the original “Magenta”) for a screening of the 1975 cult-classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show , complete with a live shadow cast and audience participation!
  • 7:00 PM The Rocky Horror Picture Show Original Cast SpooktacularCraterian Theater · 23 S Central Ave
    Arts event at Craterian Theater. Check the venue for details.
  • 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM Ashland Fire & FlowThe Plaza · Downtown Ashland
    Fire spinners and flow artists light up the Plaza every Sunday night. Free; donations welcome.
  • Daytime Pheasant Fields Farm Harvest FestivalPheasant Fields Farm · 1865 Camp Baker Rd
    Pumpkin patch, corn maze and farm fun every fall weekend.

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