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 Theatre
- Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan.25
- 7 p.m., 4 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.
- $9
This Norwegian drama centers on two long-estranged sisters who come together to mourn their mother's passing and reunite with their filmmaker father.
Their reunion forces them to finally face a shared history of trauma. The film features Stellan Skarsgard and Elle Fanning.
MUSIC
- Naked Lounge
- Friday, Jan. 23
- 7 p.m.
- $10
Chico is set to host an exclusive underground music night, spotlighting the unique sounds of the local electronic trip-hop scene. The event promises an evening of deep basslines, intricate beats and lyrical showdowns.
The curated lineup includes rappers Zinc XD, Apollo Snow and electronic and experimental artist Don Michaelll.
- 1078 Gallery
- Saturday, Jan. 24
- 7 p.m.
- $10
Femme-owned and based in Chico, Kit Kats Records is hosting a show to celebrate new local cassette releases.
The lineup features newcomers and cumbia sensation Los Clown Bloods and garage rock trio Diamond Snatch Factory. Also on the lineup is Chico's Cat Depot and Ghost Lung from Redding.
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Lauren Lindley Photography/Max Minardi Band CampThe Barn | Saturday, Jan. 24 | 6 p.m. | Free -
Bloodsugar/InstagramMaker Radio | Friday, Jan. 23 | 7 p.m. | $5
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- Patrick Ranch Museum Snow Goose Festival Headquarters
- Thursday, Jan. 22 through Sunday, Jan. 25
- 7 a.m.
- Prices vary
Chico's yearly Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway is scheduled to begin tonight, bringing the spectacle of birdwatching and wetlands preservation to Chico.
The event will feature various excursions, educational courses, and opportunities to observe the namesake snow geese in their natural habitat.
- Chico Women’s Club
- Sunday, Jan. 25
- 11 a.m.
- $9
The Ohana Comic Convention originated in 2017, established by Tom Star, the proprietor of Ziggy's Video Game Exchange in Turlock, California.
Following its success, it ultimately arrived in Chico. The event features comic books, Japanese animation, and collectible figurines, with costumes encouraged.
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.
