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
- Laxson Auditorium
- Friday, Oct. 10
- 7 p.m.
- $49-$59
Experience the spontaneous Reggie Watts. He consistently surprises in his performances. While widely recognized as the innovative bandleader from The Late Late Show with James Corden, Watts's expertise lies in spontaneous musical creation, abstract humor and extraordinary vocal control — all executed live with looping technology and no pre-written material.
FILM + THEATER
- Chico Theater Company
- Thursday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 26
- 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $26-$28
A romantic comedy about the owner of a Las Vegas wedding chapel and their experience with an abundance of outrageous weddings. Watch the hilarity ensue as they witness what can only happen in a Las Vegas chapel.
- First Street Theater
- Thursday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 19
- 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $32 and $35
Your favorite Halloween family has arrived with The Addams Family Musical. This vibrant musical adaptation breathes new life into the beloved family, presenting a new twist centered on themes of love and embracing differences. Witness Wednesday Addams's romantic entanglement with an intelligent and charming young man hailing from a conventional family.
MUSIC
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Friday, Oct. 10
- 8 p.m.
- $12-$15
Prepare for a night of soulful jazz with Lorna Such and Samaria Grace. The duo will provide an enchanting blend of genres, showcasing the exceptional vocal stylings of both artists. Grab a cocktail and enjoy the rich melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
Bountiful Butte Harvest Festival
- Butte College Mechanized Agriculture (MA) Building
- Saturday, Oct. 11
- 10 a.m.
- Free
Butte College is hosting a Harvest Festival, featuring a variety of pumpkins and gourds, corn stalks, farm goats, live musical performances and food. Admission to the event is free, and proceeds support students pursuing studies in agriculture.
- CRBR Property Damage Services near Nord and Highway 32
- Friday, Oct. 10
- 7 p.m.
- Free
This haunted house experience will feature several themed areas, drawing inspiration from horror films such as "A Nightmare on Elm Street," "Friday the 13th," and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre." Additionally, a "Funhouse" will host well-known horror figures, including Michael Myers.
The event is free to attend and will include various vendor stalls, food trucks and complimentary T-shirts for the initial 150 attendees.
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.
