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
Untold Stories, Other Selves and Inner Worlds
- 1078 Gallery
- Now through November 29, 2026
- Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free
Daniel Penner Cline’s new series of 34 paintings blends neo-noir, neo-westernand magical realism. The artwork navigates dark themes while highlighting the possibility of light and hope. There’ll be a reception on Saturday, Nov. 14, 6-8 p.m.
- monca
- Now through Sunday, Nov. 15
- Friday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Free
Artwork from 10 local artists that were on display at Chico’s Day of the Dead Festival earlier this month can now be viewed at the monca, the Museum of Northern California Art. The pieces explore diverse perspectives on death, memory and honoring those who have passed.
FILM + THEATER
- Oroville State Theater
- Sunday, Nov. 15
- 12 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- $5
Relive this fall cult classic on the big screen. Join Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman for midnight margaritas, autumn magic and sisterhood in the original 1998 film. It’s required watching for anyone interested in the sequel (“Practical Magic 2") that released this year.
Krampus Carol / VHS Christmas Carol
- Theatre on the Ridge
- Now through Sunday, Nov. 22
- 7:30 p.m. & 2 p.m.
- $20
Here are two tales to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season: “A Krampus Carol” and “A VHS Christmas Carol.” The first is about Krampus, a horned, mischief-loving creature of European folklore, and the second is an '80s synth-pop music-inspired one-act based on Charles Dickens's story “A Christmas Carol.”
MUSIC
- Argus Bar & Patio
- Saturday, Nov. 14
- 8 p.m.
- $10-$15
Northern California's premier salsa and cumbia group is taking over Argus's back patio. Prepare to sway those hips and move to the rhythm of salsa, cumbia, merengue and bachata as the Chico Latin Orquesta brings its flavor and mixture of sounds.
- monca
- Saturday, Nov. 14
- 7 p.m.
- $25
Globally recognized guitarist Adam del Monte blends decades of flamenco mastery with jazz, classical and modern styles for a one-night-only performance.
- Chico Women’s Club
- Thursday, Nov. 14
- 7:30 p.m.
- $25-28.45
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and blues artist Chris Smither will perform work from his 20th album, “All About The Bones,” released in 2024. Fun fact: Smither made his acting debut in the live-action short film “The Singers,” which won an Academy Award this year.
North State Symphony: Carmen Reimagined
- The Cascade Theatre (Sat.) & Laxson Auditorium (Sun.)
- Saturday, Nov. 15 & Sunday, Nov. 18
- 7:30 p.m. Saturday & 2 p.m. Sunday
- $30.50-$64.50
North State Symphony continues its season this weekend with Carmen Reimagined. It brings familiar melodies with fierce new rhythm. World-renowned accordionist Hanzhi Wang will accompany the orchestra for “Aconcagua Concerto.”
The concert concludes with Rodion Schedrin’s “Carmen Suite,” a bold take on French composer George Bizet’s famous opera and ballet, “Carmen.”
MOVE + MAKE + EXPLORE
- Mendocino National Forest Genetic Resource Center (Chico Seed Orchard)
- Saturday, Nov. 14
- 8:30 a.m.
- Free
Those looking to head outdoors this weekend can get their start as beginner birders. In this flat, one-and-a-half-mile guided walk, you’ll keep an eye out for quail, sparrows, woodpeckers, finches, raptors and more. Stephen Thomas from the U.S. Forest Service will join the tour and give a talk about the history and present use of the Chico Seed Orchard.
Nancy's Bookshelf Farewell: Nancy Wiegman Celebration
- The Bookstore
- Sunday, Nov. 15
- 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Free
North State Public Radio’s Nancy Wiegman, host of Nancy’s Bookshelf, is turning the page on her long-running radio show. In her 36 years behind the mic, she has interviewed an array of writers and helped shape the North State literary scene. Join the station and others as we usher her into her next adventure. It’s a potluck, so bring something festive to eat or non-alcoholic to drink.
Got an event? A hot tip? A brilliant idea? Email us at events@mynspr.org.
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