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
- Oroville State Theater
- Friday Aug. 14
- 6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
- $15-$18
Halloween is here early. The Circus of Horror is stopping in Oroville. Have your fears come alive with sinister clowns, acrobatics, and wickedly visual shows for all your eyes to feast on. Prepare to be gooped and spooked.
- Chico Theater Company
- Now 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
- Chico Women’s Club
- Thursday, Aug. 13
- 7 p.m.
- $25-$29
Legendary Kanekoa is one of Hawaii’s premier musical experiences. The Hawaiian ukulele innovators consistently sell out shows in their home state, playing what they call ukulele-powered Hawaiian jam-rock. They play a wide variety of styles and have even been dubbed the “Hawaiian Grateful Dead” by an actual member of the Dead.
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Friday, Aug. 14
- 7 p.m.
- $15-$18
Hailing from San Luis Obispo, Los Tranquilos! The group blends historical grooves inspired by the 1960s and 1970s romanticas, psychedelia from México, and everything about Latin America. This is the third and final show in the Outpatient Records Latin Summer Series.
- The Commons
- Saturday, Aug. 15
- 8 p.m.
- Free
Listen to gritty, smooth funk with subtle jazz accents, spanning genres from funk to reggae. The packed set will feature classic covers and unique originals, blending smooth funk with subtle jazz accents.
- The Pageant
- Tuesday, Aug. 18
- 8 p.m.
- $15
Plankton Wat, a known artist in today's psychedelic underground, will be playing alongside visuals from experimental films by pioneering underground filmmaker Maya Deren. Also joining the bill is Chico artist and filmmaker Vik Whistle with his very own experimental/psych music and visuals.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
Nature Center Ice Cream Social
- Chico Creek Nature Center
- Satuday, Aug. 15
- 10 a.m.
- Free
The weather should be perfect for hanging out in Bidwell Park and eating ice cream under the summer sun. That’s exactly what the Nature Center Ice Cream Social is all about—eating Shubert’s Ice Cream, exploring the wonder that is Bidwell Park, and touring the Janeece Webb Living Animal Museum.
There will be crafts and games for all ages, and the MONCA bus will be there with art activities for kids.
NorCal Roller Derby: Vacation's BOUT to Be Over!
- Cal Skate
- Saturday, Aug. 15
- 7 p.m.
- $15
Cal Skate announced in July that it has been sold to new owners and will undergo renovations, and that the final day of operations under its current ownership will be Sunday, Aug. 16. In light of the announcement, the home of our NorCal Roller Derby team is now in limbo.
Cal Skate announced in July that it has been sold to new owners and will undergo renovations, and that the final day of operations under its current ownership will be Sunday, Aug. 16.
This weekend is your chance to support the team in the place they’ve called home for years. As of now, this will be their last game at the legacy Cal Skate location.
Got an event? A hot tip? A brilliant idea? Email us at events@mynspr.org.
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