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
- Pageant Theatre
- Friday, June 20 through Sunday, June 22
- 5:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
- $8.50
In the new comedy-thriller, a suburban dad, Craig (Tim Robinson), forms a friendship with his charismatic new neighbor (Paul Rudd); as the friendship forms and the bromance intensifies, a few crazy twists and turns follow.
MUSIC
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Thursday, June 19
- 8 p.m.
- $10
The electric jazz and fusion band will perform songs from last year’s release, “Groove Kitchen.” Also on the bill are the eclectic rock band Otis Bog People and the psychedelic rock group The Filaments.
- Winchester Goose
- Friday, June 20
- 7 p.m.
- $5
Gear up for a night of storytelling, harmonies and true folk-pop with local favorite singer-songwriter Max Minardi. Backed by a full band, the pop storyteller will also release his latest single, “Empty Glass.”
- Listen Up! House Concerts
- Saturday, June 21
- 7 p.m.
- Free (donation encouraged)
Listen Up! House Concerts in Chico brings you New Mexico singer-songwriter Max Gomez who'll perform some Americana country blues.
"I've always just been in awe of folks who do and who have the guts and the determination to put themselves out there and share their feelings and their thoughts and their stories with people. So I felt like they needed a place where they'd be respected and listened to."-Mark Johnson, Listen Up! House Concerts creator
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- DeGarmo Park
- Thursday, June 19
- 3 p.m.
- Free
Celebrate Juneteenth with Building Leaders, Advocates, & Community Connections (BLACC) at their third annual event at DeGarmo Park! It will be a day of live music, performancesand exhibits by local artists. Explore diverse vendors and information booths, food and support Black-owned businesses.
OTHER EVENTS
- Dysfunctional Comedy Show | Bidwell Perk | Friday, June 20 | 7 p.m. | $10
- Springing into Summer Art Show | Orland Art Center | Saturday, June 21 | 12 p.m. | Free
- Blu Egyptian | Downtown Chico Plaza | Friday, June 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Free
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.
