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
- Theatre on the Ridge
- Now through Sunday, Aug. 9
- 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $18
Play It Straight explores the challenges teachers face when school mandates and personal morals collide. Mr. Ross is the central figure on stage as his school district faces a rule that attempts to force the administration to out a gay student to their conservative parents. Director Jeff Dickinson explores the dynamics and calls the play a love letter to teachers.
- The Pageant
- Friday, Aug. 7 & Saturday, Aug. 8
- 7:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
- $10
John Waters' hilariously grotesque Pink Flamingos returns to the big screen. The iconic Divine plays a wanted criminal hiding out with her family of degenerates in a trailer outside Baltimore. After being crowned “the Filthiest Person Alive," a couple tries to steal her thunder, leading to a rivalry between both parties.
- The Pageant
- Sunday, Aug. 9
- 4:30 p.m.
- $10
A mysterious boat returns to shore after vanishing more than three decades ago. Two men join its journey in a search for better fortune but find themselves transported back in time. When they return to the harbor, they find that nothing is as they remember it.
- Chico Theater Company
- Thursday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 30
- 7 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $30-$32
Acclaimed musical-comedy Monty Python’s SPAMALOT is a stage adaptation of the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” and explores King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. The 2005 Broadway musical was nominated for 14 Tony Awards and won three, including Best Musical.
MUSIC
- Ponderosa Community Center
- Friday, Aug. 7
- 7 p.m.
- $20
Enjoy the ultimate tribute night with Shades of Pink Floyd. Nominated for best tribute band by the Sacramento News & Review, the show will dive deep into the band’s catalog, including the earlier Syd Barrett era. It isn’t a Pink Floyd show without laser lights, so prepare yourself for the ultimate light show to accompany the set.
- The Commons
- Friday, Aug. 7
- 7 p.m.
- Free
Chico’s electrifying quartet Blü Egyptian is back for a free show. The groovy band blends funk, Latin, reggae, bluegrass, and rock into an extended jam session for all to enjoy.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- Maker Radio
- Sunday, Aug. 9
- 5 p.m.
- Free
DJ TLDSTR brings you FUNK-tion Fest! Enjoy a day of food trucks, vendors, local DJ sets, and a Lowrider car showcase. Bring the family and don’t miss the fun.
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.
