Here’s just a sampling of events you can catch this week. Chico News & Review gives you many more choices for local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all of the listings in Butte County.
Perch, Flutter, Soar Exhibition
Thurs Jan. 22–Sun March 15; Thursdays–Sundays, 11:00am-5:00pm
Opening Reception Fri Jan. 23, 5:00pm-8:00pm
Museum of Northern California Art
900 Esplanade
This new exhibit showcases many themes of avian life and is held in conjunction with the local, annual Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway. Read more about the festival in CN&R’s story AltaCal’s 26th annual Snow Goose Festival. Works in several mediums will be on display at the exhibition, featuring many local and regional artists. Entrance is $5 at the door, free for monca members and students with valid school I.D. The Opening Reception is a free event, drinks available for purchase. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Los Caballitos de la Canción
Fri Jan. 23, 6:00pm-8:00pm; Doors open 5:30pm
The Barn at Meriam Park
1930 Market Place
If you have not yet experienced Los Caballitos, be ready for an evening of joy and celebration of Latin-themed music and culture. Formed in Chico in 2012 by frontwoman Jo Chavez, this large ensemble includes musicians you may have seen perform solo or with other groups. But together, they share a passion to play and sing vibrant, traditional and contemporary Latin music via guitars, keyboard, bass, violin, percussion and accordion. You’ll want to soak it in, and then dance along. Entry is free to this all-ages event. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Strung Nugget Gang
Fri Jan. 23, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Mulberry Music Station
175 E. 20th St.
Get a taste of “twisted bluegrass” when this four-piece Americana blues band rolls into Chico. Formed in 2012, the group features lead vocalist and mandolin player Scott Grigoruk, guitarist Brett Johnson, bassist Chelsea Codorniz (Johnson’s daughter), and fiddle player Zach Mundy. Oroville-based, the band has released two studio albums, Saloon and High Grade, blending blues and Americana influences. “Back in the day,” Johnson recalls, “we used to go to Sierra Nevada Brewery and see all these great local bands, and they ended up being a big inspiration to us.” A familiar presence in the local music scene, they regularly perform at Chico venues. Their upcoming stop at Mulberry Music Station is all ages, with a $5 cover supporting the band. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Chico Toy-Anime-Comic Con
Sun Jan. 25, 11am-4pm
Chico Women’s Club
592 E. Third St.
Nerds unite for the first local comic con of 2026. Ohana Comic Con was launched in 2017 by Tom Star, owner of Ziggy’s Video Game Exchange in Turlock, California. After its local success, the comic convention expanded to surrounding cities such as Vacaville and Stockton, coming to Chico later that year. Along with comic books, anime and toys, cosplayers are welcomed. Costume contest at 2:30pm, preregister at admission table. The 2026 Toy-Anime-Comic Con entry fee is $9, but a $1 discount is honored with their flyer, found on social media. Kids 10 years and under free. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
Ailey II–Modern Dance
Mon Jan. 26, 7:30pm; Doors open 7:00pm
Laxson Auditorium
400 W. First St.
This dance company, founded in 1974, is named for the world-renowned dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey. And now, celebrating more than 50 years of influence, Ailey II represents the next generation of modern dance. The program blends ballet, jazz, and hip-hop, woven together through dynamic, African-rooted storytelling and sharp, contemporary movement. New artistic leadership took the helm in 2021, marking a fresh chapter and the formal adoption of the “II” name. The troupe’s stop at Chico State’s Laxson Auditorium is part of a 39-city tour that launched in September 2025. Tickets are available online. Check the CN&R calendar for more information.
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