Looking for something to do around Chico?
Welcome to your online reference for 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
SLEEPBOMB live score to 'FRANKENSTEIN'
- The Pageant Theatre
- Thursday, Aug. 27
- 7:30 p.m.
- $20
Experience the classic horror film "Frankenstein" with an all-new live original score. Sleepbomb is a San Francisco-based psychedelic doom and post-rock band that creates original alternative scores for classic genre and silent films. This is a one-night-only event not to be missed.
- Chico Theater Company
- Now through Sunday, Aug. 30
- 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $30-$32
Acclaimed musical-comedy "SPAMALOT" is a stage adaptation of the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” and makes light of 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
Bloodsugar + Rainbow City Park
- Maker Radio
- Thursday, Aug. 27
- 7 p.m.
- $5
Bloodsugar is a combination of singer-songwriter Lys Lourdes and the band formerly known as The Chemicals. Currently touring all over California, their first EP, "Gut Feeling," made waves this past year. They will perform alongside Sacramento band Rainbow City Park.
NSPR spoke with the band about their music and work. Read the story.
- Tackle Box
- Friday, Aug. 28
- 8 p.m.
- $40
Arizona hip-hop/R&B duo NB Ridaz returns to the Chico stage! Get ready to vibe with classic hits like “Pretty Girl,” “So Fly” and “Runaway,” and be transported back to the early 2000s.
- Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center
- Saturday, Aug. 28
- 7 p.m.
- $13-$23
Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist David Becker has been actively performing for more than four decades and has shared the stage with jazz legends the likes of Miles Davis and Chick Corea. He’s currently on tour performing 'Planets,' a project in collaboration with the Space Channel, which is also the name of his critically acclaimed 2022 album.
Becker combines spacey, intricate melodies with projections of the cosmos, blending live music with an out-of-this-world visual experience.
Similar Alien, Abstract Creatures, .Gif & The Pretty Pills
- The Barn at Meriam Park
- Saturday, Aug. 29
- 7 p.m.
- $15
It's a jam-packed lineup at the Barn! Paradise band Similar Alien kicks off the night, bringing their talent to the stage. The bill also includes the raw energy of Abstract Creatures, the catchy melodies of .GIF. and new material from the Pretty Pills.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- 2155 Park Ave
- Saturday, Aug. 29 & Sunday, Aug. 30
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Free
If you’re looking for some high-quality tech at a bargain price, look no further. The Tech Toss yard sale is happening all weekend.
Tech Toss is a nonprofit focused on digital equity and e-waste upcycling. Creator Dakota Rose is a Chico native who spent some time in Hollywood as a video editor and saw firsthand that many studios lacked proper recycling plans.
Stop by to shop for computers, laptops, cameras and vintage tech items.
Heroes Corner Board Game Night
- Heroes Corner
- Monday, Aug. 31
- 5:30 p.m.
- Free
The title says it all. Join them at a place to get together, meet people and play your favorite board games. The gaming store on Esplanade and East Ave offers this opportunity every Monday and has an array of board games to choose from.
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.
