Community Calendar

Dual-resident painter and San Francisco Art Institute alum Patricia Schaefer- Robbins will debut a concurrent solo exhibitions at Nous Restaurant.

The exhibition brings a unique global perspective to Ashland’s art scene. Splitting time between
studios in Ashland and London, England, Schaefer-Robbins uses oil and acrylic to weave together
botanical themes, still life, pagan traditions, and ancient lore.

At Nous Restaurant, visitors will get an exclusive look at mythical and ritualistic works, including
"Offering," and pieces from an ambitious new series of larger-scale panels exploring goddess
mythology, such as "Court of the Autumn Equinox" and "Song of the Green Woods."

Cultivating Companions: Growing Together Through Plants, 18+ YRS

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. Get hands on practice potting up a plant to take home and add to your home!

Week 2 (Aug. 14): Plant Propagation
Join the Master Gardeners to learn the ins and outs of propagating your plants by stem and leaf cutting. Practice the techniques with us and take home your plant cuttings!

Week 3 (Aug. 21): Plant Poetry and Floral Design
Let your creative side shine in this class with Master Gardeners. Poetry can be intimidating to try, but we will guide you through a model that is easy for beginners to practice. Learn and practice your floral design skills, building a bud vase design you can take to brighten your home!

Week 4 (Aug. 28): Growing Herbs and Microgreens
Join the Master Gardeners to learn about growing herbs and microgreens indoors for year-round fresh food. Start a container of herbs from seed and a tray of microgreen to take home and add to your kitchen windowsill!

Week 5 (Sep. 4): Pressed Flowers
Let your creative side shine in this class with Master Gardeners. Learn about pressing flowers and get some ideas of what art can be made using pressed flowers. Design and take home a bookmark and clear frame with your flower design!

Week 6 (Sep. 11): Plant Pests
Join the Master Gardeners to learn about those pesky pests that can attack our plants. Learn some tips to identify and manage common pests.

Week 7 (Sep. 18): Dried Herbs and Tea Party
Fall is the season to harvest all your herbs and preserve them for seasonings. Join the Master Gardeners to learn ways to dry and store your herbs and enjoy a warm cup of tea. Take home some herbs to dry at home and your tea mug

Mental Illness in the family? Eight session free Family to Family course for family members offered in Eureka on Tuesday evenings starting September 8 and ending October 29-exact time TBD. Find community support in a confidential setting. Offered by NAMI-Humboldt (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Sign up now by contacting Judy at namihumboldtf2f@gmail.com or phone/text Edith at 707-498-4005

When the discovery of a mysterious sixty-foot hole on Mount Shasta ties the mountain's mythology to an unsolved crime, locals are drawn into a bizarre true story where fact and folklore become increasingly difficult to separate.

Mount Shasta-based filmmaker Elijah Sullivan will be in attendance for the opening night screening of this one-week theatrical engagement.

THE HOLE STORY was an official selection of the 2025 Ashland Independent Film Festival.

Mike Masilotti is an LA based stand up comic, originally from Upstate NY.

Being a first generation American, his upbringing gives him a unique style and perspective.

He has a Dry Bar Comedy Special, was a finalist in the Seattle International Comedy Competition and was passed by the Hollywood Improv.

His comedy has garnered more than 15 million views online. He also has a popular True Crime series called Dark Travelers and Mike recently wrote two books, “Comedy Is For Dummies” and “Meanspirational Quotes” which you can now purchase on Amazon!

This is stand-up comedy at its finest!

Food & Drink provided by Luna Cafe+Mercantile

$25 / 21+

Limited Early VIP Meet & Greet

The Ross Ragland Theater is proud to present Coffey Anderson live for the opening of our 2026-27 season! Coffey brings his patriot country style from Texas to the west coast in a rare concert in Klamath Falls, Oregon! His original music will warm your heart and get your toes tapping, and Mr. Red, White and Blue will have you feeling proud to be an American! Don't miss your chance to see Coffey without making a trip to Texas!

Starting May 3, the heart of downtown Ashland will be home to the Saturday Market, running every Saturday until October 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the 100 block of Oak St. This exclusive one block long market provides healthy options, fresh organic produce, artisan foods, and more every week for the locals and travelers passing through. We encourage everyone to join us in supporting local while cultivating community in Southern Oregon.

May 3rd -October 25th
Downtown on Oak St.
9:00a-1:00p

🌱 Celebrate Volunteer Month with a morning of gardening at Da' Yas Park! We will meet at the California St. Entrance of the park to work on the native planters along the paths on Saturday, September 19th from 9am-11am. Drop in anytime, tools provided.
🍕Volunteers who attend will get a free pizza lunch at the event!
‼️As part of our volunteer appreciation month, volunteers who attend all 4 events in Volunteer Month will be entered into the Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win a $250 Pierson’s Building Center gift card! There will be opportunities for additional prizes available throughout the month.
➡️Check out the rest of the events happening during our September Volunteer Month!
🌱• Saturday, Sept 5th-Old Town Beautification from 9am-10:30am (meet at Eureka Welcome Center 108 F St)
🌲• Saturday, Sept 12th-Sequoia Park Ivy League from 9am-1pm (meet at Glatt and T St)
🦢• Saturday, Sept 19th- Da' Yas Park from 9am-11am (2605 Pine St.)
🍔• Saturday, Sept 26th – Volunteer Appreciation BBQ & Party at Sequoia Park Gazebo from 12pm-3pm
We hope to see you there! Thank you volunteers for making Eureka such a vibrant community.
Are you interested in starting your own volunteer group or donating for our volunteer events? Contact 707-441-4218 or hatwood@eurekaca.gov

Come experience the history, flora and fauna of Lithia park in a guided tour led by knowledgeable and passionate volunteers.

Walks run every Saturday and Sunday morning at 10:00am, May through September. Sunday walks begin July 5.

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.

Hear ye, hear ye! All gentles and fair folk are cordially invited to partake in the inaugural Wonder Woods Ren Faire! A most enchanting gathering awaits, brimming with whimsy, history, and merriment. This wondrous occasion shall unfold at the splendid Edenvale Winery in fair Medford, Oregon, upon the days of September 19th and 20th in the year 2026. Saturday 10am-8pm, and Sunday 10am-5pm.

Prepare thyself for a grand array of merchants peddling themed wares, delectable eats and libations to delight the senses, and a plethora of performances and demonstrations to beguile the mind throughout the day. Bring forth thy finest garb and immerse thyself in the enchantment of the Wonder Woods Ren Faire!