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
- The Pageant
- Friday, Aug. 22 through Sunday, Aug. 24
- 7:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. | 4 p.m.
- $8.50
Faye Dunaway and Jack Nicholson team up on screen and portray a simmering intensity in "Chinatown," set against the backdrop of 1930s Los Angeles. The film depicts the city as a hotbed of corruption, with a narrative firmly rooted in the historical reality of California's "water wars."
MUSIC
- First Street Theater
- Thursday, Aug. 21 & Friday, Aug. 22
- 8 p.m.
- $35
Gimme gimme gimme a night of dancing! The Summer Concert Series by California Regional Theater will feature a tribute to ABBA. Audiences can enjoy an evening of ABBA covers performed by Chico's own Webster Moore and various other acts, inviting them to embrace their inner "dancing queen."
- Burnt Barn Distillery
- Friday, Aug. 22
- 5 p.m.
- $10
Heirloom is a quartet of young musicians dedicated to crafting music that defies genre boundaries. They effortlessly navigate through oldies, jazz, country and rock, infusing familiar classics with their unique interpretations. Beyond covers, they integrate their original compositions into performances.
- Chico Downtown Plaza
- Friday, Aug. 22
- 6:30 p.m.
- Free
Established in Chico in 2019, the Chico Latin Orchestra is dedicated to introducing the vibrant Afro-Caribbean sounds of Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, and Bachata to Northern California. Individually, the members are versatile musicians, dancers and artists with diverse musical backgrounds.
Kelly Houston Tuneslinger. Tour de Force
- Eagles Event Hall
- Saturday, Aug. 23
- 8 p.m.
- $15
The 2020 COVID-19 shutdown halted live music, prompting Houston to begin performing with custom backing tracks to maintain his vocal skills. Five years on, he has amassed an extensive collection of personal arrangements, some of which will be featured prominently in this distinctive concert experience.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- Bidwell Perk
- Saturday, Aug.23
- 7 p.m.
- $10
Get ready to laugh! Bidwell Perk’s monthly Comedy Night, hosted by Jessica Jaymes, is back this Friday with five amazing comedians: Chicago Steve Barkley, Angel Lopez, Leah Tamara, Pete Nelson and Jesse Clark. Enjoy their whole food and drink menu, including beer and wine.
- Chico Women's Club
- Sunday, Aug. 24
- 1 p.m.
- Free
For those who have ever dreamed of gracing a fashion runway, an exciting opportunity has arrived! Chikoko, the innovative fashion label, is set to present its eagerly anticipated fashion show this October. Individuals of all genders, body types, and ages are encouraged to participate.
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.
