What’s happening this week? Chico News & Review has you covered with highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the listings in Butte County.
Smokey the Groove with Sunny Acres
Dec. 27, 7:00pm; doors open at 6:00pm
Sierra Nevada Big Room
1075 E. 20th St.
Jump in for a galactic rage-a-delic, jazz funk experience with two rocking favorites. Smokey the Groove (pictured) will bring out a full horn section and intense bass that will leave the dance floor wild. Sunny Acres will provide a psychedelic, space punk sound to the venue, filled with sweet guitar, intense bass and non-stop drums. Advance tickets: $16.82; Day-of-show tickets: $22.09; Early access tickets $32.64. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Broken Compass Bluegrass
Dec. 28, 7:30pm; Doors open at 6:30pm
Chico Women’s Club
592 E. Third St.
This Nor Cal string band includes Kyle Ledson who picked up the fiddle when he was three-years-old, and later influenced by bluegrass and the jam-band scene. Broken Compass Bluegrass is a quartet that plays their style of bluegrass that promises foot-stomping fun. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Peter Rowan
Dec. 29, 6:00pm; Doors open at 5:00pm
Chico Women’s Club
592 E. Third St.
Grammy-award winner and member of Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, Peter Rowan has been a singer-songwriter for more than five decades. Beginning his career in 1963, he spent early years as a singer, guitarist and songwriter for the Bluegrass Boys. He’ll be accompanied by Broken Compass Bluegrass. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Celebrate New York New Year’s Eve at MONCA
Dec. 31, 6:00pm
Museum of Northern California Art
900 Esplanade.
Celebrate the new year a few hours earlier with this East Coast-style event. There will be live music and dancing, a photo booth and food. The no-host bar will include a complimentary glass of champagne to raise a toast when the NYC ball drops at 9:00pm. Tickets $30 for the public and $15 for members and volunteers.
Blu Year’s Eve with Thumpasaurus and Blue Egyptian
Dec. 31, 8:30pm
Lost on Main
319 Main St.
The Chico quartet Blu Egyptian pioneered the genre Prog-Jam, a breed of funk, Latin, reggae, bluegrass and rock n’ roll. They will be joined by Thumpasaurus, a band with their own unique blend of punk/funk with experimental sounds and appearance. DJ 12 Gage will keep music going throughout the night. Blue clothing is encouraged as you ring in 2025! Check the Chico News & Review calendar for more information.
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