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!
ART
- Paradise Art Center
- Saturday, June 20, 2026
- 9 a.m.
- $10
Transform your art practice by letting go of fear.
This workshop will explore how to make inexpensive sketchbooks that you can carry with you and use without inhibition. The course will also discuss how frequent sketching and drawing can encourage and motivate your art practice.
Comedy
- Allie's Pub
- Saturday, June 20
- 8 p.m.
- $5
For those who aspire to be a stand-up comic or just enjoy watching others compete, Allies Pub is having a comedy competition on Saturday. It will feature local stand-up comedians competing for a $100 prize. Expect lots of laughs and crowd interaction as the audience chooses the winner.
FILM + THEATER
- California Regional Theatre
- Thursday, June 18 through Sunday, June 28
- 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $27-$40
Experience the enchantment of "Frozen" live and in person!
California Regional Theatre is producing this stage adaptation of one of the most beloved recent animated hits. The musical captures the original film's magic with iconic tracks like "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" and "Let It Go," while adding new songs and deeper storytelling.
- Chico Theater Company
- Thursday, June 11 through Sunday, Jun 28
- 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $25-$28
Neil Simon's comedy “Rumors” is being staged by the Chico Theatre Company. The play follows the events of a lavish dinner party, including a gunshot to the ear and plenty of lies, miscommunications and confusion that lead to chaos and hilarity.
There are showtimes Thursday through Sunday every week until June 28th.
MUSIC
Solar Estates + This Valve Controls + Sophie Jewel
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Friday, June 19
- 7:30 p.m.
- $10
After years of dedicated effort, the Chico-based band Solar Estates unveiled its self-titled album last fall. The group is set to celebrate this milestone with an album release party, performing the album’s entirety, following openers This Valve Controls and Sophie Jewel.
- Mulberry Music Station
- Friday, June 19
- 8 p.m.
- $10-$12
Gear up for a night of high-energy metal music, then feel the heat from a killer lineup and live fire dancers.
Trouble Hooks and Warning Shot will be headlining, with support from Æther Element and Roman Red.
Jonathan Richman & Tommy Larkins
- Naked Lounge
- Thursday, June 18 through Saturday, June 20
- 7:30 p.m.
- $10
Chico legend Jonathan Richman is joined by Tommy Larkins on drums for a three-night residency at the Naked Lounge. All shows are all ages and promise to be entirely unique.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- DeGarmo Park
- Friday, June 19
- 3-8 p.m.
- Free
Celebrate Juneteenth with Building Leaders, Advocates & Community Connections (BLACC) at their third annual event in DeGarmo Park! It will be a day of live music, performances and exhibits by local artists, all in honor of the abolition of legal slavery in the United States.
There will also be a diverse selection of vendors, food options and information booths so you can support Black-owned businesses at this family friendly and community oriented event.
- Chico Women's Club
- Sunday, June 21
- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- $10
Get ready to meet other comic book and anime lovers while browsing through an abundance of collectible riches.
Costumes are encouraged and there will be an all-ages costume contest at 2:30 p.m.
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.
