What’s going on? March 20-26

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.

The Normal Heart

March 20-23 & 27-30; Thursdays-Saturdays 7:00pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Birdcage Theatre
1740 Bird St., Oroville

Based on the Tony Award-winning playwright’s own experience battling the AIDS epidemic in 1980s New York City, this drama follows the struggles of Ned Weeks who founded the Gay Men’s Health Crisis. Directed by Tara Stokes, The Normal Heart is a strong indictment against ignorance and a heartfelt story of love and compassion. Tickets: $25. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.

Spark ‘n’ Cinder

March 21, 6:00pm; Doors open 5:30pm
The Barn at Meriam Park
1930 Market Place

Join this local fave as they usher in a musical welcome to the Spring Equinox. The trademark sound of Spark ‘n’ Cinder blends Latin, funk, reggae and world beat that’s been energizing audiences for more than 30 years. Tickets: $10. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.

Maker’s Muse Street Fair

March 22, starts at 12:00pm
Maker Radio
603 Orange St. (at Chico Fab Lab)

They’re transforming three blocks of Orange Street into an all-day, free event that includes live music, local vendors, food trucks, the Kid’s Zone including a bouncy house slide and more. Visit three neighboring art galleries, see staged events including fashion show, music, comedy and arts movement. Vote for your favorite painted mural in the Maker’s Muse Street Fair Mural Competition. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.

Smokey The Groove

March 22, 8:00pm
Lost on Main
319 Main St.

Chico’s favorite party band includes jazzy guitar, full horns, heavy bass and powerful drumming backing their original vocals. Help Smokey The Groove (shown here) celebrate 10 years of bringing their signature funkadelic sound to fans all over the West coast. Show includes an electronic set with Modern Methods. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.

The Amity Affliction, Hail The Sun, Many Eyes, Unwell

March 26, 7:00pm: Doors open 6:00pm
Senator Theatre
517 Main St.

Buckle up for post-hardcore punk, metal and heavier metal. Unwell consists of five members based in Detroit. Chico’s own Hail The Sun gets creative with post-hardcore and emo mix. Many Eyes, with a new album, is on tour from the East coast. Australia’s The Amity Affliction (shown here) brings it all to a head as they’ve consistently been an ARIA chart-topper and tours worldwide. Tickets: $38.01 online, or at Diamond W Western Wear, downtown Chico. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.