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
- monca
- Saturday, Oct. 24
- 6:30 p.m.
- $35
Samhain is a traditional Gaelic festival that honors the end of the harvest season and welcomes the new winter. season. Join the museum in welcoming the transition between seasons in what's considered their Halloween celebration.
The evening will feature traditional Celtic music, storytelling and conversation alongside performances by the Celtic Knights of the Sea and Corrib and traditional Irish tunes from Eamonn Flynn and Dublinesque.
FILM + THEATER
- Blue Room Theatre
- Thursday, Oct. 22 through Saturday, Oct. 24
- 7:30 p.m.
- $15-$16.75
The Chico theatre staple is holding its first fall fundraiser and kicking off its spooky season. Prepare for a night of theatre, comedy and music for a hell-raising good time as they kick off their theatre season.
Creatures of the Night: A Drag Halloween Cabaret
- The Barn at Meriam Park
- Sunday, Oct. 25
- 7 p.m.
- $20
Northern California’s top drag talent is teaming up to bring you a spooktacular evening of drag to celebrate the Halloween season. Performer Whoretexx and company will take center stage for a night of glamour, gore and electrifying dance numbers. Spooks and looks will be served.
MUSIC
- The Barn at Meriam Park
- Friday, Oct. 23
- 6 p.m.
- Free
Mumblefinger takes center stage, bringing their own flavor of rootsy rock-blues and having you dancing with covers and originals.
- Maker Radio
- Saturday, Oct. 24
- 8 p.m.
- $5
A heavy lineup for this year’s Rocktober! Leading the pack is Not The Same, and Furlough Fridays will be taking the stage alongside Salem Street and Repair Unknown.
- 1078 Gallery
- Saturday, Oct. 24
- 8 p.m.
- $20
An early Halloween dance party is happening! Prepare for a night of dancing and mingling with the local community. Local acts Vik Whistle and Push Button Bobby will provide the soundtrack for the night. Costumes are encouraged, and the dress code is cuckoo bananas.
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
- Friday, Oct. 23
- 6 p.m.
- Free
Chico Afterdark brings one of its biggest automotive events, bringing together car fanatics, vendors, creators and the local automotive community.
Get inspiration for a build you may be working on, or just come and look at other people’s parked cars. There’ll be food, vendors, music, giveaways and much more.
- Downtown Chico Plaza
- Saturday, Oct. 24
- 7 a.m.
- Free
Chico's favorite Halloween tradition is celebrating 30 years. The Pumpkinhead competition and Fall Fest are happening this weekend. Enjoy a magician show, vendor booths, kids' pumpkin crafts and much more.
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.
