Arts & Culture
What’s going on? July 10–16
So much to see, so much to hear! 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 […]
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What’s going on? July 3–9
We’ve got some hot picks this week! Chico News & Review has all the highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all […]
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The summer movie preview: A cantankerous reviewer is actually … optimistic about the season of blockbusters?!
By Bob Grimm The summer of 2025 is upon us, and the summer movie season is under way, with the likes of Mission Impossible: Tom Cruise Is a Freaking Maniac Running and Smiling in My Spicy […]
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What’s going on? June 26–July 2
Fresh picks for 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 […]
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A comedian of the shadows, Aaron Foster holds nothing back while prepping for show in Chico on June 28
By Odin Rasco Aaron Foster’s shows don’t start like a typical comedy act, and he wouldn’t have it any other way: It happens night after night – the stage lights go up, the walk-on music […]
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With sunny memories of Brian Wilson’s Chico performance, locals say goodbye to a genius of California harmony
After his recent passing at 82-years old, some may think it’s hyperbolic to express the genius and importance of the singer/songwriter Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. But don’t tell his contemporaries that. Wilson’s songwriting […]
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What’s going on? June 19–25
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 calendarfor all […]
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Moments Out of Time: Dreaming while streaming some winning picks
By Juan-Carlos Selznick Good PitchEephus is a baseball movie unlike any other. Its entire action is an account of a single game played by two rec-league teams somewhere in New England. It’s the last game […]
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What’s going on? June 12–18
What are you doing for fun this week? Chico News & Review delivers the highlights of what’s on tap at local clubs, theaters, galleries and performance venues. Visit the CN&R’s FREE online calendar for all […]
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Farmers Brewpub: Henri learns to like beer … and life’s simple pleasures
By Henri Bourride Confession: Henri has never been much of a beer drinker, usually preferring a simple pinot or cabernet, even with a taquito plate or burger. Merci a mon pere for that, who like […]
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What’s going on? June 5–11
It’s time for something different. Chico News & Review has the newest 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 […]
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A stab at classic combat? A Chico fencing group is starting a new Middle Ages and Renaissance dueling class on June 2
By Odin Rasco The clash of blades, the well-timed parry of a dagger or the thrust of a rapier are scenes so ingrained in history and pop culture that most people recall moments from their […]
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Giant spiders, pronoun shifts and reassurance: Naseem Jamnia’s new horror-fantasy novel aims to make tweens feel seen
By Sarah Russell When one of the 12-year-old main characters in Reno author Naseem Jamnia’s new book, The Glade, says, “I guess I feel like an alien walking around humans. I’ve never belonged anywhere, you know?” […]
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What’s going on? May 29–June 4
This week’s going to be awesome! 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 […]
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Chico Women’s Club keeps its special draw as Jackie Greene comes a wanderin’
Northern California’s own musical poet returns for a live performance. By Ken Magri It’s that time of year again when a true Northern California music icon comes to play at one of his favorite venues, […]