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!
COMEDY
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Friday, Sept. 12
- 7 p.m.
- $10 - $15
Bob's Comedy returns to Argus with a new lineup! Headlining the show is the hilarious Jeremiah Coughlan from Portland, with Tyler Cantu from Penn Valley as the featured act.
Opening the show are local talents Alex Garcia and Joe Reynolds. Kicking off the night, performing stand-up for the very first time is David Ledford.
FILM + THEATER
- The Winchester Goose
- Friday, Sept. 12
- 7 p.m.
- $10
The Drag Heat competition returns to the stage, inviting drag kings, queens and audience members to witness talent perform for a panel of judges in Chico. Miss Ruby and Atalanta will host the night. They promise a night of laughs, mischief and fun.
Want to know more about Drag Heat? We recently talked with its creators.
- The Pageant Theatre
- Friday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 14
- 7:30 p.m., 2:45 p.m. & 6 p.m.
- $8.50
Paul Thomas Anderson's "Inherent Vice" is a dark-comic adaptation of Thomas Pynchon’s novel, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Set in the late 1960s amidst psychedelic paranoia, the film follows a private eye whose ex-girlfriend reappears, claiming a plot to kidnap her billionaire boyfriend by his wife and her lover.
The film features an all-star cast that includes Josh Brolin, Reese Witherspoon and Benicio del Toro.
MUSIC
- The Commons
- Friday, Sept. 12
- 7 p.m.
- Free
It's been nearly a decade since Max Minardi released his last album, and this latest offering, “Anywhere,” has been highly anticipated. For the past eight months, he's been in the studio with an exceptional ensemble of musicians, meticulously crafting these tracks.
- Listen Up! House Concerts
- Saturday, Sept. 13
- 7 p.m.
- Free (donation encouraged)
California singer-songwriter Arielle Silver is a storyteller whose songs are rich with imagery and insight, drawing inspiration from Laurel Canyon and Greenwich Village. Her songs evoke memories of places and times, influenced by the folk, country and rock troubadour traditions her architect father played on his guitar.
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Sunday, Sept. 14
- 7 p.m.
- $15
Based in San Luis Obispo, Calif., The Charities are a band known for their energetic live performances and dedication to studio recording. Their sound is a dynamic blend of funk and soul, with influences spanning Motown, jazz, disco, R&B and rock and roll. Also on the bill is Mae Powell, a Bay Area-based singer-songwriter with a timeless old-school pop sound. She just released her sophomore album, "Making Room For the Light."
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
California Taco Fest and Car Show
- Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds
- Saturday, Sept. 13
- Starts at 11 a.m.
- $12.51-$33.85
Alma Festival Entertainment is bringing the 6th Annual California Taco Fest & Car Show to the Yuba-Sutter Fairgrounds. Attendees can enjoy a vibrant celebration of tacos, culture and classic cars. There will be live musical performances, delicious food and an impressive array of vehicles, including lowriders, rods, electric cars and motorcycles.
Have a great weekend!
Got an event? A hot tip? A brilliant idea? Email us at events@mynspr.org.
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