What’s your excuse for not going out? Need help deciding, then Chico News & Review has you covered with 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.
2025 Silver Dollar Fair
Thurs May 22-26; Thursday & Friday 4:00pm-11:00pm;
Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm-11:00pm; Monday 12:00pm-9:00pm
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
2357 Fair St.
You know summer’s coming when the Fair arrives in town, an event for all ages. But if you can’t handle one more sprint car or tractor pull, viewing junior livestock, throwing darts, beanbags or balls, eating something-deep-fried-on-a-stick then going on the Tilt-A-Whirl, relax because there’s five consecutive nights of live music! The Spazmatics (new wave 80s parody/cover band); Everclear (alternative rock/post-grunge); George Birge (country); “Fiesta de La Feria” (regional Latin bands including headliner Cheque Peña, Jr. ); and Swift Nation (you guessed it, Taylor Swift tribute songstress). Adult general admission is $15 but there’s discounts for others, parking and amusement rides cost extra. See all details at Silver Dollar Fair. Want more? Enter nearby Tackle Box Bar & Grill wearing your SD Fair admission wristband on May 23 or 24 and pay no cover for live music. Starts at 9:00pm, must be 21+. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Bombargo & Free Creatures
Thurs May 22, 8:30pm; Doors open 8:00pm
Lost on Main
319 Main St.
Give it up for our friends from the north. Canadian band Bombargo (pictured) brings high energy to its fusion of soul, indie rock, R&B, and vintage pop. Along with powerful vocals from frontman Nathan Thoen, this seven-piece group aims to make each show on their Stay Groovy Tour a musical celebration. Plus, they’re rumored to know something about “Chico, CA”. Joining them will be Free Creatures from the Pacific Northwest. If you missed this trio on their Chico visit last October, now catch them performing their blend of alternative hip-hop, psychedelic rock, EDM, and indie music. Tickets: $20.00 to $30.00, must be 21+. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Safe Space Presents: The Greatest Fundraiser on Earth
Fri May 23, 6:00pm-9:15pm; Doors open 5:30pm
Cafe Coda
265 Humboldt Ave.
Hip Cafe Coda makes magic as they transform into a—maybe surreal—Big Top for one evening, all for the benefit of Safe Space Chico. Read all about their mission and the details of this event in the recent CN&R story Safe Space’s Greatest Fundraiser. Circus attire is encouraged, anticipate many surprises. Tickets: $35.00, plus fee. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Rainbow City Park, Topeka Clementine, The Chemicals,
& Sydney Dillon
Fri May 23, 8:00pm
Argus Bar + Patio
212 W 2nd St.
Rainbow City Park (pictured), a Sacramento-based indie rock band returns to Chico, currently on their “Fruitless 2025 West Coast Tour”. Read more about them in this recent CN&R profile. Joining RCP on tour is folk-pop duo Topeka Clementine, well-known in the San Diego-area indie scene. Also on the tour, band members of The Chemicals hail from Chico, Santa Cruz, and towns in between. Expect to hear some garage-pop rock from their debut studio album, The Visitor. Opening the show is local folk/rock/pop musician Sydney Dillon. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
CHAT’s Nearly Summer Wellness Fair & Music Festival
Sun May 25, 12:00pm-6:00pm
The Commons Social Empourium
2412 Park Ave.
What could feel better than spending a Sunday afternoon stimulated by live music, satisfying beverages, good company, and some wellness info? Your ticket price supports Chico Housing Action Team (CHAT) in their efforts to provide affordable housing solutions. Performances by Black Fong, Revolver, Perpetual Drifters, Soccer Dads, The Chico Swing Band, the CHAT Band, and more. CHAT info and Tickets here. Kids 10 and under free. Check the CN&R calendar for even more information about this event.
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