Free Medford Concert, Author Meetup This Week

Want to get a jump on the week ahead in the Medford area? Here are a few highlights to look out for, and if you know other upcoming things to look ahead toward, add them in the comments or email patchogue@patch.com.

Meet Author, Artist Gustave Geyer, Roast Coffee & Tea Trading Company, 41 E. Main St., Patchogue, Monday 6 p.m.

Patchogue resident and author of "From Within The Looking Glass" and "Alice Only Knows" will be signing copies of his books. Click link to head to Event posted to Patch by Evan Closson.

Common Core Education Forum, The Church of Nazarene, 2 Nazarene Way, Patchogue, Monday 6 p.m.

A forum featuring author Kris Neilson of parents discussing the common core is taking place. Click link to head to Event posted to Patch by Diana Andrade.

PMHS 9th Grade Orientation/BBQ, Patchogue-Medford High School, 181 Buffalo Ave., Medford, Tuesday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Orientation and barbecue for the incoming students. Click link to go to Patchogue-Medford School District's calendar listing the event.

Seven Turns performing Medford Memorial Park, Near intersection of Peconic Avenue and Oregon Avenue in Medford, Wednesday 7 p.m.-9 p.m.

The Allman Brothers tribute band will play a free show in the park, event organized by the Medford Chamber of Commerce. Click link to head to flyer posted online by the chamber.

Christine Holt, Aqua Cherry, City Love, Funknasty, 89 North Music Venue, 89 North Ocean Ave., Patchogue, Thursday 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. start.

Four acts will play a 21+ show at the venue. Admission is $5. Click link to head to the venue's website.