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!
ART
- Downtown Chico
- Saturday, Oct. 10
- 5 p.m.
- Free
Artist and American Sign Language teacher Valerie Rose is opening an art gallery in downtown Chico. The first artist on display is Dylan Tellesen. Half of the proceeds from the artwork will benefit the Sign Club.
FILM + THEATER
The Stardust Revue: Something Wicked This Way Comes
- Duffy’s Tavern
- Saturday, Oct. 10
- Doors open at 9 p.m. Show starts at 10 p.m.
- $10
The Stardust Revue continues to delight audiences with its signature burlesque and drag variety show. Local performers are ready to bring the spooks to Duffys as they celebrate Halloween early.
- The Pageant
- Friday, Oct. 9 & Saturday, Oct. 10
- 7:30 p.m. & 8 p.m.
- $10
Nobuhiko Obayashi’s 1977 film “House” can be both stunning and creepy. Audiences may remember it best as a psychedelic trip and as surprisingly comedic. A young girl named Gorgeous visits her aunt’s home for a getaway with friends, but not everything is as it seems.
MUSIC
Lish Bills, Los Clown Bloods & Baby Girl
- Naked Lounge
- Thursday, Oct. 8
- Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
- $10
Rock-alt Lish Bills and the cumbia-surf sound of Los Clown Bloods are on tonight’s bill. Joining them is noise-rock band Baby Girl from Salt Lake City.
- The Commons
- Friday, Oct. 9
- 7 p.m.
- Free
Black Pine Revival brings their blues-based rock sound to the stage. The NorCal American-roots band will play from both of their recent releases, "Dirt Angels Volume I & II.
Dean Johnson + Pat Hull + Emily Hines
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Saturday, Oct. 10
- 8 p.m.
- $25-$27.50
Singer-songwriter Dean Johnson will bring his Americana blend to his official debut in Chico, with help from local favorite Pat Hull and Nashville’s Emily Hines. Johnson is touring in support of his latest album, "I Hope We Can Still Be Friends." His 2023 debut album made waves and drew comparisons to John Prine and Roy Orbison.
Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience
- Lost on Main
- Friday, Oct. 9
- 8 p.m.
- $35
New wave alert! A tribute show for the British '80s band Depeche Mode is here. Strangelove: The Depeche Mode Experience is a full-production, live experience, dedicated to faithfully recreating Depeche Mode's music.
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Wednesday, Oct. 14
- 8 p.m
- $25
Chicano Batman’s Bardo is playing a show curated by Outpatient Records. Bardo’s solo work will be on display and you can expect a smooth, groove-filled, soul-soaked show. Opening acts include Sacramento's DJ Duo Discos Peligrosos and Chico’s beatmaker BeaarBox.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- Lakeside Pavilion
- Thursday, Oct. 8
- 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
- Free
Big Chico Creek Queers is hosting its first-ever public forum, which it’s calling “the Q Community Summit.” This inclusive space lets queer community members come together and share what they want and need to see in Chico.
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.
