Editor’s note: Masks are required in all indoor public spaces and at large outdoor gatherings in Oregon. Check with all venues listed in Tempo to confirm events.

Spanish Language Group: English speakers with at least an intermediate knowledge of Spanish can at 11 a.m. Fridays at the Medford Senior Center, 510 E. Main St. Look for casual, supportive conversation and interpretation. Native speakers are welcome to help. Full vaccination and masks are required. Call 541-779-1829.

Gold Hill Book Club: The Gold Hill Library Book Club for adults 18 and older will meet at 3 p.m. the third Friday of each month, at the Gold Hill library, 202 Dardanelles St. On Friday, Nov. 19, the book to be discussed will be “Firekeeper’s Daughter” by Angeline Boulley. Books are available for pickup one month before the meeting date. For further details or to register, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-855-1994.

Slopes & Trails: Slopes & Trails will host a free meet-and-greet at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12, at Jefferson Spirits 404 E. Main St., Medford. The nonprofit organization provides social and recreational activities. See slopes.org.

David Cahalan: Singer, songwriter and guitarist David Cahalan will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at DANCIN Vineyards, 4477 S. Stage Road, Medford. Admission is free. Call 541-245-1133 or dancin.com.

Church & Martin: Guitarists Tim Church and Craig Martin will play a mix of jazz, blues and swing at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Phoenix. See pebblestonecellars.com or call 541-512-1704.

Dayton Mason: Gypsy jazz singer, songwriter and guitarist Dayton Mason will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, Admission is free. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

Marshall Stack and Friends: Singer and guitarist Marshall Stack joined by others will perform American Folk tunes at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. Admission is free. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Bekkah McAlvage: Country-folk and American roots singer and guitarist Bekkah McAlvage will perform a mix of acoustic folk, roots, country, and blues-tinged songs at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Admission is free. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Gypsy Gillis: Cover band Gypsy Gillis will perform classic rock and blues dance music at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Downtown Market Co., 123 W. Main St., Medford. See downtownmarketco.com or call 541-973-2233.

John Dabaco: Jazz pianist John Dabaco will perform standards and classics at 6 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, at the Hearsay Restaurant, Lounge and Garden, 40 S. First St., Ashland. See hearsayashland.com or call 541-625-0505.

Pablo Estigarribia: Latin Grammy nominee and world-renowned tango pianist Pablo Estigarribia will perform piano compositions by Horacio Salgan, traditional tango and original works for dancing at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Tickets are $25. CABA Food Truck will have Malbac beef, Portuguese chicken and vegetarian empanadas available for $5, must be ordered ahead of time. For tickets and to reserve food email at GPWreservations@gmail.com or call 541-482-5700.

Castalian String Quartet: Chamber Music Concerts will host the Castalian String Quartet at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, and 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, in the Music Recital Hall, 450 S. Mountain Ave., at Southern Oregon University in Ashland. Named 2019 Royal Philharmonic Society Young Artist of the Year, the Castalian String Quartet is rapidly emerging as an exciting voice on the international chamber music scene. Friday’s concert will feature Mozart’s String Quartet in F Major, K. 590 “Prussian”; Ligeti’s String Quartet No. 1 “Metamorphoses nocturnes”; and Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in F minor, Op. 80. Saturday’s program includes Beethoven’s String Quartet in D major, Op. 18 no. 3; Janacek’s String Quartet No. 1 “Kreutzer Sonata”; and Sibelius’s String Quartet in D minor, Op. 56 “Voces intimae.” Tickets are $36 to $45, $5 for full-time SOU students and Oregon Trail Card holders. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test is required for entry, and masking is required while in the building. Tickets are available online at chambermusicconcerts.org or by calling the Box Office at 541-552-6154.

Ice Skating: The Ashland Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, located at 95 Winburn Way, across from the Lithia Park playground in Ashland, will be open for skating every day through Feb. 20, weather permitting. Admission is $5, $4 for ages 6-13, and free for ages 5 and younger. Skate rentals are available for $3. Concessions will be closed, and masks will be required. The annual First Frost event is scheduled for Dec. 18, and will feature live music and figure skating performances. Call 541-552-2258 or see ashland.or.us/icerink for schedule and admission information. All changes in participation requirements, scheduling, skating lessons and programs will be posted to the website.

Auto Europa Ashland Car Club: People interested in European classic and exotic cars can meet from 8 to 10 a.m. the third Saturday of every month at Water Street Café, 10 Water St., Ashland. The club often goes on cruises to various locations throughout the valley. For further details, see AutoEuropaAshland.com.

Low-cost pet vaccines: Make an appointment for your pet to get vaccinated and licensed at the Jackson County Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, on Saturday, Nov. 20. This drive-thru, appointment-only clinic is open to dogs and cats, as well as puppies and kittens. Vaccinations available for dogs are rabies and distemper/parvo booster. Vaccinations available for cats are rabies and distemper/rhino/calici booster. No nail trimming done. Pet owners must call the shelter by Friday, Nov. 19, to schedule. All dogs six months of age and older are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies and licensed. Distemper/parvo vaccinations are $15 each; rabies vaccinations are $10 each. License fees vary based on the dog’s neuter/spay status and length of licensing selected, and discounts are available for veterans and seniors 62 and older. This is a cash-only clinic, with the exception of license fees, and all pets must be in good health. Pets that are on antibiotics, in heat or on cortisone products cannot be vaccinated. All dogs six months of age and older are required by law to be vaccinated for rabies and licensed. Call 541-774-6654.

Grants Pass Growers Market: Find local seasonal produce, baked goods, beverages and more from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Josephine County Fairgrounds, 1451 Fairgrounds Road, Grants Pass. Masks are required while in the market. See growersmarket.org.

Medford Cars & Coffee: Car enthusiasts can meet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. every Saturday at 2780 E. Barnett Road, Medford, near Starbucks and Mountain Mike’s Pizza. The group will not hold meetings in the event of rain or snowy weather. Find Medford Cars and Coffee on Facebook for further information.

Lithia Artisans Market: More than 40 artisans display and sell handcrafted items from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through December along Calle Guanajuato, the pedestrian walkway behind the downtown plaza that runs next to Ashland Creek in Ashland. Safety measures will be in effect, masks are required, and social distancing will be enforced. Any closures or postponement announcements will be made on the Lithia Artisans Market Facebook page. Call 808-303-2826 or see lithiaartisansmarket.com

NaNoWriMo VIP Lounge: In honor of National November Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), teens and preteens are invited to visit the Teen Department at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd. or the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave., which will feature a drop-in VIP writing lounge where you can write (and snack) your way to your writing goal every Saturday in November. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-6980.

Teen Crafternoon: Teens are invited to join Teen Library Associate Laurel to learn some basic calligraphy and the art of hand lettering at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Medford library, 205 S. Central Ave. For further details see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-774-8679.

Mercy Duo: The soul, pop and R&B duo—singer Lynda Day and guitarist Dave Day — will perform at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Ashland Folk Collective Winter Fundraiser: Hollis Peach, Fellow Pynins and King Roy Wing will perform an outdoor concert from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at La Baguette Music Café, 340 A St., Ashland. Tickets are $30 and are available online at eventbrite.com. Masks must be worn when in the cafe, in line or when social distancing cannot be maintained. Sanitation stations will be provided. Doors open at 3 p.m. For further information see ashlandfolkcollective.com.

Band of Brothers: Vocalist Megan Baker, guitarist and vocalist Steve Hopkins, bassist John Lingafelter, and Nevin Van Manen on keys will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Blü Egyptian: The four-piece Chico, Calif.-based band will perform dance grooves blending bluegrass, funk, rock and world music interwoven with improvisation at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant, 51 N. Main St., Ashland. $10 cover. Must be 21 or older to attend. See theblacksheep.com or call 541-482-6414.

Hell’s Belles: The all-women AC/DC tribute band will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at the historic Rogue Theatre, 143 S.E. H St., Grants Pass. Tickets are $20. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets and further information see roguetheatre.org or call 541-471-1316.

Rogue Valley Rose Society: The Rogue Valley Rose Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1131 N. E. Tenth St., Grants Pass. The program will be “Questions and Answers,” by members and guests. All are welcome; masks are required. For more information email at linneaec@gmail.com of find Rogue Valley Rose Society on Facebook.

JustaDuo: Singer Alois Henderson and multi-instrumentalist and singer Albert Lee will perform easy listening pop and light rock at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Walkabout Brewing Co., 921 Mason Way, Medford. See walkaboutbrewing.com or call 541-734-4677.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Pebblestone Cellars, 1670 Pioneer Road, Phoenix. See pebblestonecellars.com or call 541-512-1704.

David Barnes: The Southern Oregon singer and guitarist, David Barnes, will perform at 3 p.m. Sundays, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Jared Gutridge: Acoustic guitarist Jared Gutridge (of rock band Blender) will perform a blend of indie rock and pop originals and covers at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Liberty Quartet: The Liberty Quartet will perform a family-friendly concert of Southern Gospel music with a mix of hilarity, at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, in the Worship Center at New Life Church of the Nazarene, 1974 E. McAndrews Road, Medford. Admission is free, donations accepted. Call 541-779-7777.

Rod Petrone: The classical guitarist will play a mix of instrumentals from Brazil, Latin America and France, along with his own arrangements of Italian compositions at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. Admission is free. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.

Take & Make: Kids and their families can stop by any JCLS branch to pick up a take-and-make craft kit during select dates. Each library branch offers a unique craft for every age group, from preschoolers to adults, and all need supplies are included in the kit. For details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar, or call the library branch in your area.

Paul Schmeling Band: The Paul Schmeling Band will perform jazz standards from 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at Martino’s Restaurant and Lounge, 58 E. Main St., Ashland. Email at artymorlan@gmail.com or call 541-488-4420.

Ashland Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market: Seasonal fruits and vegetables, crafts, specialty foods, drinks and more are available from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Nov. 23, at the National Guard Armory, 1420 E. Main St., Ashland. Masks are required. Social distancing and safety measures are in place. See rvgrowersmarket.com.

Social Benefit Dance Club: Dance to music performed by Darren Kuykendall at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rogue Valley Square Dance Center, 3377 Table Rock Road, Medford. You do not need a partner to participate. Admission is $5-$6. Call 541-727-7070.

Medford Senior Center Bingo: The Medford Senior Center will host bingo games for adults at 12:30 p.m. every Wednesday and Friday at the Medford Senior Center, 510 East Main St.; $8 for six cards for 10 games. Must be 18 or older to participate. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For further details on the games or for a full listing of activities and services available, see medfordseniorcenter.org.

Yarnia: Children 8 and older can learn to knit or crochet from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Eagle Point library, 239 W. Main St. Supplies and instruction are provided. All levels welcome. For further details, see jcls.org and click on Programs & Events and then JCLS Calendar or call 541-826-3313.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Bryan Teal: Singer-songwriter Bryan Teal will perform at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Schmidt Family Vineyards, 330 Kubli Road, Grants Pass, Admission is free. See sfvineyards.com or call 541-846-9985.

Lily Jo’s Revolution: The trio, Lily Jo’s Revolution, will perform plugged in acoustic soulful originals along with select covers at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at Dunbar Farms Rocky Knoll Winery, 2881 Hillcrest Road, Medford. Admission is free. See dunbarfarms.com or call 541-414-3363.

Rogue Suspects: Rock, funk and blues band The Rogue Suspects — singer Shae Celine, guitar player Dirk Price, bassist Greg Frederick, drummer David Bolen and keyboard player Don Harriss — will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, at RoxyAnn Winery, 3285 Hillcrest Road, Medford. See roxyann.com or call 541-776-2315.

Saturday, Nov. 27

Project FeederWatch: Volunteers can help experts count birds that visit feeders at North Mountain Park at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at 620 N. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Results will be submitted to Cornell University’s FeederWatch program. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required. For further information, see ashlandparksandrec.org, email at parksinfo@ashland.or.us or call 541-488-5340.

Jeff Kloetzel: Singer, songwriter and guitar player Jeff Kloetzel will play an acoustic mix of pop, folk and soul, along with original songs at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Augustino Estate at The Big Red Barn, 16995 N. Applegate Road, Grants Pass. See augustinoestate.com or call 541-846-1881.

Vanessa Finney Duo: Musicians Vanessa Finney and Mark Hamersly will perform a blend of light rock, pop and jazz at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Stone River Winery and Vineyard, 2178 Pioneer Road, Talent. Call 541-631-9583.

Nick Garrett Powell: Guitarist and singer Nick Garrett Powell, lead singer of the acoustic duo The Fret Drifters, will perform at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at South Stage Cellars, 125 S. Third St., Jacksonville. $5 cover. See southstagecellars.com or call 541-899-9120.

Stardust: Singer Victoria Lawton-Diez, guitarist Tim Church, bassist Dave Miller, and Allan Adler on sax, will play a mix of Latin, American standards, Latin, Spanish, and French songs and pop music at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 27, at Belle Fiore Winery, 100 Belle Fiore Lane, Ashland. Admission is free. See bellefiorewine.com or call 541-552-4900.