Looking for something to do around Chico?
Welcome to Listen Up — NSPR’s curated list of arts, culture, and community happenings in the Chico area. From gallery shows to concerts, talks, and local gatherings, we’re highlighting what’s happening around town each week and how you can be part of it.
Email events@mynspr.org to reach out to us. We’d love to hear from you!
ART
Patience Higgins — Benefit Concert & Masterclass
- MONCA
- Saturday, March 29
- 7 p.m.
- $35 ($25 for seniors & $15 for students)
Renowned saxophonist and a member of the Ellington Orchestra in New York City, Patience Higgins, joins MONCA for a special night of jazz. The benefit show will help support the further renovation of the historic Veterans Memorial Hall, where MONCA is located. An exceptional ensemble will join Higgins, including Devin Penner on piano, Greg D’Augelli on bass, and Robert Delgardo on drums. He’ll also be holding a jazz seminar and master class on Friday at 4 p.m.
- Bidwell Perk
- Sunday, March 30
- 4 p.m.
- $50
Join artist Sienna Joy for a paint-and-sip event. Be prepared to get messy and embrace your inner finger painter! She will guide participants through layering colors and adding unique textures to create a stunning wildflower painting that captures the essence of spring. The ticket includes a 10x20 canvas, all the necessary painting materials and a beverage of choice.
FILM + THEATER
- The Pageant Theater
- Saturday, March 29 & Sunday, March 30
- 9 p.m. | 7 p.m.
- $8.50
The cult classic and much-discussed "Gummo" is an enigmatic portrait of America’s rural underbelly. Directed by Harmony Korine, screenwriter of "Kids" and director of "Spring Breakers", it follows two young friends, Tummler and Solomon, as they ride around town, huffing glue and causing chaos while navigating life in Xenia, Ohio in the aftermath of a devastating tornado. With vivid imagery, the film elegantly takes on the tradition of American docufiction and paints a raw portrait of life in the forgotten corners of America.
- Blue Room Theatre
- Friday, March 28 & Saturday, March 29
- 7:30 p.m. | 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- $10
Relive the spine-chilling nostalgia of the 1930s radio show "Lights Out" with a reenactment of the terrifying episodes “Mad World” and “Slurp! Goes the Amoeba.” For those unaware, "Lights Out" was an American horror radio program from 1934 to the summer of 1947. The show starts this weekend, and then the mayhem continues the following weekend on April 4 and 5.
MUSIC
- The Tackle Box
- Friday, March 28
- 9 p.m.
- $38.35
The Sun Followers, a beloved Chico musical duo, will perform at Mulberry Station Brewing Company. The event is free and open to all ages. This is one of the last shows at the venue, which is closing on Friday.
The Pharcyde, Apollo Snow, DJ 50
- The Tackle Box
- Friday, March 28
- 9:00 p.m.
- $38.35
Born in the South Central area of Los Angeles, The Pharcyde’s sound stood out from the rap and acts of the late '80s and early '90s. Their blend of alternative hip-hop would make them one of the genre's most beloved groups. Their hits include songs like “Runnin’,” “Passin’ Me By" and “Drop.”
- Senator Theatre
- Saturday, March 29
- 8 p.m.
- $22
Prepare yourself to listen to the songs that made you rush to the dance floor. Goodies 2000's Hip Hop Nite will spin your favorite artists of that era, including 50 Cent, Nelly, Missy Elliot, and Lil' Kim.
Phantom Falls, Melancholy Club , PrisBros, Hælyard
- Naked Lounge
- Wednesday, April 2
- 7 p.m.
- $10 at the door
Chico band Phantom Falls will lead the bill at Naked Lounge, featuring math post-rock two-piece Hælyard, alternative band PrisBros, and Salt Lake City’s Melancholy Club.
Have a great weekend!
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