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!
HALLOWEEN
The Broom Closet: Witch Market + Haunted House
- The Broom Closet
- Friday, Oct. 30
- 2 p.m.
- $5
Chico's local witchy headquarters is celebrating in a big way. Come celebrate the best time of the year with a local market filled with a wide array of incense, crafts and spooky goodies. The event will be followed by the shop's annual haunted house.
- Lost on Main
- Friday, Oct. 30
- 8 p.m.
- $18.04-$22.99
The Chicoween Alien Rave is back. This year's host is artist and DJ Amayita. The event will feature sets from some of Northern California's premier DJs, plus flow art, food and drinks.
4th Annual Day of the Dead Festival
- Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
- Sunday, Nov.1
- 11 a.m.
- Free
With Halloween concluded, commemorate those who have passed at Chico's 4th annual Day of the Dead Festival.
This celebration blends cultural enrichment with community entertainment, featuring a lowrider exhibition, plenty of vendors and numerous activities for the children.
- Downtown Orland
- Saturday, Oct. 31
- 3 p.m.
- Free
Downtown Orland will be celebrating Halloween with a local "treat street" for the kiddos, followed by a children’s costume contest and the annual Halloween Parade.
Halloween Dance Party Extravaganza
- Chico Eagles Hall
- Saturday, Oct. 31
- 8 p.m.
- $10-$13
Show up for a dance party and karaoke night wrapped up in one event.
Prepare to belt out your favorite spooky tunes and hit the dance floor after. Proceeds at the door will be shared with Stonewall Chico.
FILM + THEATER
Halloween Week SPOOKTACULAR!: The Exorcist & The Shining
- Pageant Theater
- Thursday, Oct. 29 & Friday, Oct. 30
- 7 p.m.
- $10
The local independent theatre in Chico is celebrating the spooky season with arguably two of the most important horror films in the genre. It begins with William Friedkin's "The Exorcist" on Thursday and Stanley Kubrick's "The Shining" on Friday.
MUSIC
- Madison Bear Garden
- Thursday, Oct. 29
- 7 p.m.
- Free
Students in Chico State's music industry program put together this contest for singer-songwriters to compete for free recording time at the university's world-class studio. Proceeds will go to The North State Food Bank and The Music Connection.
- Argus Bar + Patio
- Friday, Oct. 30
- 8 p.m.
- $15
Smokey The Groove returns to the stage. The California rage-a-delic funk decade-long band will bring their dynamic blend of funk, soul and psychedelia for a spooky night. Local Chico talent Samaria Grace will accompany the band.
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.
