The entertainment dam has burst this week and shown here is just a sampling! Chico News & Review has much more 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 the Butte County area.
Achilles Wheel
Thurs, August 28, 7:30pm; Doors open 6:30pm
Chico Women’s Club
592 E. Third St.
Chico loves them and they’re back. Fusing roots rock, world music, bluegrass, psychedelic blues and dance-hall music, they include story-telling lyrics. Can’t hold back the dancing as this trio makes everyone happy with their positive vibe. Tickets online or available w/o service charge at Pullins Cyclery or Music Connection in downtown Chico. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Legacy Stage Fringe Festival
Fri, August 29–Sun, August 31
various locations and times
Kick-Off Party
Thurs, August 28, 5:00pm–7:00pm
Museum of Northern California Art
Take a big batch of local, veteran talent in music, theatre and dance performance. Then add a scoop of AGT-style acts and just a pinch of Keep Chico Weird and you’ve got Legacy Stage’s Fringe Festival. Inspired by Edinburgh, Scotland’s event of the same name, where else will you find: live music of all genres including rock, world, experimental; live theatre including horror, musical cabaret with drag/burlesque, mystery, fantasy, absurdist and thriller; improv and stand-up comedy; pole & lyra (aerial hoop) performance art; historical and comedic storytelling; stargazing, and much more. More than 50 individual events starting Friday afternoon 8/29, plus a kick-off party at monca on Thursday 8/28. Read the backstory to this event Upcoming Legacy Stage Fringe Festival on the CN&R site. Get more info and tickets online.
The Cosmic Cowboys
Sat, August 30, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Paradise Brew Werks Brewing Co.
132 Meyers St., Suite 120
It’s a down-home dance party when this local crew of five starts playing. They put their own spin on traditional Country & Western with elements of outlaw country, southern rock, with Western swing/jump swing. No cover, all ages. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Alec LaRoche
Sat, August 30, 8:00pm; Doors open 7:00pm
Winchester Goose
800 Broadway St.
This bassist/composer/producer returns to Chico with sounds of funk and jazz fused with electronic rhythms to yield his style of electro-pop. Hailing from the Sierra foothills with Yosemite as an inspirational backdrop, Alec LaRoche delivers a polished, innovative sound that translates to danceable joy. Tickets: $10 at the door. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Labor Day on the Aquatic Forebay
Mon, Sept. 1, 10:00am-7:00pm
Forebay Aquatic Center
930 Garden Hwy, Oroville
If it’s time to chill, here’s the place. Come for a picnic, stay for a relaxing float or paddling on the serene forebay of Lake Oroville. Shaded area with some BBQ stations and picnic tables, dogs permitted in some areas on leash. If you don’t have equipment, rentals and more information is available at the Center. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
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