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!
ARTS
- 1078 Gallery
- Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20
- 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Free
From a Donald Trump and Kamala Harris smooch to Brad Pitt in "Ocean's Eleven," Theo Osborn’s artwork hopes to spark dialogue on the digital-analog divide. Inspired by digital realism, Osborn hopes to evoke conversation with his current display.
FILM + THEATER
- Blue Room Theatre
- Friday, July 18-Saturday, July 19 & Friday, July 25-Saturday, July 26
- 7 p.m.
- $12
To celebrate 30 years of live performances, The Twilight Zone returns to the Blue Room Theatre! Experience two classic episodes, "Four O'Clock" and "Nothing in the Dark," brought to life on stage. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online.
MUSIC
- The Winchester Goose
- Thursday, July 17
- 8 p.m.
- $10
Celebrating the release of their new album "Confection," The Wind-Ups are bringing their lo-fi sugar punk sound to the stage. Joining them will be XDS.
NSPR spoke with its creator, Jake Sprecher, about the band and the sound using a classic piece of equipment, the Tascam 388. It’s an 8-track reel-to-reel tape machine and mixer that produces a unique sound.
“If one good thing happened to me in COVID, it was having the time at home with nothing to do to write and record music.”- Jake Sprecher, The Wind-Ups
- The Commons
- Friday, July 18
- 7 p.m.
- Free
Get ready for the big, funky sound of The Gold Souls! This Northern California band makes history with its all-women horn section, delivering an old-school vibe and infectious positive energy.
Mint + Charity Kiss + Bloodsugar
- The Winchester Goose
- Thursday, July 17
- 6 p.m.
- $10
A trio line-up of pop-rock tunes before your weekend ends. From San Francisco indie-pop, Mint takes the stage alongside the alt-rock band Charity Kiss from Reno and local pop-punkers Bloodsugar.
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Vik Whistle/BandcampNaked Lounge | Saturday, July 19 | 7 p.m. | $12 -
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MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
Red Bluff Christmas in July Craft
- Red Bluff Community Center
- Saturday, July 19
- 10 a.m.
- Free
An annual Christmas in July craft and vendor event. Attendees are invited to an exceptional shopping experience that features over 40 vendors.
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.
