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!
FILM + THEATER
- Chico Theater Company
- Friday, April 25 to Sunday, May 18
- 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $31-$33
“Funny Girl” hits the stage at Chico Theatre Company Friday. The musical follows a young Jewish woman named Fanny Brice and her brush with stardom.
Want to hear more from the stars? We recently interviewed Leahana Mishelof and Owen Hansen, who are performing the lead roles.
“She is a female who is unafraid of stepping out and being different than others around her. She was before her time.”- Leahana Mishelof, actress playing Fanny Brice in Chico Theatre Company’s “Funny Girl”
MUSIC
Wolf Jett + the Real Sarahs & Jessica Malone
- Chico Women's Club
- Friday, April 25
- 6:30 p.m.
- $28.45
A night featuring a blend of folk, blues and Americana music is happening Friday. The Boulder Creek band Wolf Jett will headline the event. The Real Sarahs and Jessica Malone are also slated to perform.
- Senator Theater
- Saturday, April 26
- 8 p.m.
- $25-$32
Floater returns to Chico! Known for delivering vigorous energy that pushes the audience’s adrenaline, the three-man rock band, founded in 1993, makes a pit stop downtown with an opening set by the band Cosmarch.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
Chico Wildflower Ride & Festival
- Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
- Saturday, April 26 | Sunday, April 27
- 12 p.m. | 5 a.m.
- $40-$125
The Chico Wildflower Ride & Festival encourages participation with its diverse selection of eight routes. Participants can choose from an accessible 12-mile ride to a challenging 125-mile trek through Butte Creek Canyon, which extends to Paradise and Table Mountain, involving significant elevation gain. The event features a pre-ride gathering on Saturday at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, along with food vendors and an exhibition. The deadline to register is Friday.
- The Barn at Meriam Park
- Sunday, April 27
- 12 p.m.
- Free
The Chico Fae Festival returns, offering a day filled with a fairy theme. The festival features handcrafted items, food and engaging activities for all ages. Over 40 local artisans, creators and vendors will be present. Entertainment will include music by the Pub Scouts Ceili Band and interactive shows by IllumaNexus. The first 50 children to arrive will receive complimentary fairy houses, ribbon wands for dancing and floral headpieces.
Learn more about the woman behind the Chico Fae Festival: Lucia Mercado brings Chico together one event at a time
Have a great weekend!
Got an event? A hot tip? A brilliant idea? Email us at events@mynspr.org.
Listen Up also brings the area’s best events to your radio — listen to NSPR Thursdays during All Things Considered.
