Arts and theater in Chico

The next 30 days, from October 29.

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Thursday, October 29 (today)

11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
6:00 PM
Intro to Salsa & Bachata
The Museum of Northern California Art
WeeklyClasses and workshops$20 to $99
6:30 PM
Dog Man: The Musical®
Laxson Auditorium
Arts and theater$37–$57
7:00 PM
What Is Art? Open Mic, Open Stage, Live Stream
Chico Fab Lab
WeeklyArts and theater$3

Friday, October 30

11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
5:00 PM
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Chico Theater Company
Arts and theater
6:00 PM
Patrick Ranch Haunted House 2026
Patrick Ranch Museum
WeeklyHoliday and seasonal
6:00 PM
ManSpeak: Poems and Prose from our Favorite Bros & Friends
Paradise Brew Werks
Arts and theaterFree
7:30 PM
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
Laxson Auditorium
Arts and theater$36–$56
All day
Jerry Harrison from Talking Heads live at Laxson screening of STOP MAKING SENSE
Laxson Auditorium
Live music

Saturday, October 31

10:00 AM
Haunted Buildings of Chico: Ghost Stories & Paranormal History Lecture
Chico History Museum
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
1:00 PM
World Dance Classes & Request Social Dancing
Chico Creek Dance
Live musicFree
2:00 PM
Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Chico Theater Company
Arts and theater

Sunday, November 1

11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
1:00 PM
World Dance Classes & Request Social Dancing
Chico Creek Dance
Live musicFree

Tuesday, November 3

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Wednesday, November 4

12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Thursday, November 5

11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
Colores de Unidad: Art Exhibition & Showcase
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
5:15 PM
Prints Put to Work!
Arts & Humanities Building
Arts and theaterFree

Friday, November 6

11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
Colores de Unidad: Art Exhibition & Showcase
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Saturday, November 7

10:00 AM
Fall Lecture Series: California’s Last Grizzly Bear
Chico History Museum
CommunityMuseum members receive 10% discount
11:00 AM
Colores de Unidad: Art Exhibition & Showcase
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
'I Am-Adventure Books', Children's book release
The Commons
Family
1:00 PM
World Dance Classes & Request Social Dancing
Chico Creek Dance
Live musicFree
6:00 PM
Art in Motion Fundraiser at monca
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater

Sunday, November 8

11:00 AM
Colores de Unidad: Art Exhibition & Showcase
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
1:00 PM
World Dance Classes & Request Social Dancing
Chico Creek Dance
Live musicFree
2:00 PM
'I Am-Adventure Books', Children's book release
Chico Holistic Wellness Center
Family
3:00 PM
Meet and Greet: monca's New Executive Director
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theaterFree

Tuesday, November 10

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
7:30 PM
Spin Flow Jam- Poi & Fire Arts Gathering
Chico Women's Club
MonthlyArts and theater

Wednesday, November 11

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Thursday, November 12

10:00 AM
Uptown Vintage & Shabby November Pop-Up
Uptown Vintage & Shabby
MarketsFree
11:00 AM
Colores de Unidad: Art Exhibition & Showcase
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
5:00 PM
Cats in the Archive!
Arts & Humanities Building
Arts and theaterFree

Friday, November 13

11:00 AM
Colores de Unidad: Art Exhibition & Showcase
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Art on Arbutus
Sandy Fisher Woven
Arts and theaterFree
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
6:00 PM
Friday the 13th Tea Party & Drag Show
Chico Chai
Arts and theater$15

Saturday, November 14

10:00 AM
Art on Arbutus
Sandy Fisher Woven
Arts and theaterFree
10:00 AM
Fall Lecture Series: Backyard Circus: The Life and Times of Grace Jr. and Arvel Victor Allread
Chico History Museum
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
Colores de Unidad: Art Exhibition & Showcase
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
1:00 PM
World Dance Classes & Request Social Dancing
Chico Creek Dance
Live musicFree
3:00 PM
Arrange & Sip: Floral Arrangement Workshop
La Flor de Michoacán
Arts and theater$65
7:00 PM
Adam Del Monte- Guitarist and Composer
The Museum of Northern California Art
Live music$25

Sunday, November 15

11:00 AM
Colores de Unidad: Art Exhibition & Showcase
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
11:00 AM
monca Exhibition on View: Alternate Visions
The Museum of Northern California Art
Arts and theater
1:00 PM
World Dance Classes & Request Social Dancing
Chico Creek Dance
Live musicFree
3:00 PM
BRUSH & BREW WORKSHOP
Farmers Brewing
Arts and theater

Tuesday, November 17

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Wednesday, November 18

12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Thursday, November 19

12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
5:00 PM
Rooted in Print
Arts & Humanities Building
Arts and theaterFree

Friday, November 20

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Saturday, November 21

10:00 AM
Chico Eagle's Auxiliary Craft Faire
Chico Eagles Event Hall
Arts and theaterFree
12:00 PM
Trying to get it right: Michael Bishop
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
1:00 PM
World Dance Classes & Request Social Dancing
Chico Creek Dance
Live musicFree
2:00 PM
Where has the Time Gone? Baroque sonatas and canons
St John's Episcopal Church
Live music$10–$20
Adults $20, Student/Child $10
7:00 PM
HOME ALONe Movie Night: An Immersive Experience with The Story Table
Cloud Social
Arts and theater$35

Sunday, November 22

10:00 AM
Chico Eagle's Auxiliary Craft Faire
Chico Eagles Event Hall
Arts and theaterFree
1:00 PM
World Dance Classes & Request Social Dancing
Chico Creek Dance
Live musicFree
4:00 PM
Christmas Preview Pop Up Market
Stoble
MarketsFree

Monday, November 23

5:30 PM
Spoken Word Open Mic at The Allies Pub
The Allies Pub
MonthlyArts and theaterFree

Tuesday, November 24

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Wednesday, November 25

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Thursday, November 26

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater

Friday, November 27

12:00 PM
Grace Hertlein: Early Digital Artist and Advocate
Arts & Humanities Building
WeeklyArts and theater
7:30 PM
Holiday Inn at Chico Theater Company
Chico Theater Company
WeeklyArts and theaterYouth and Seniors have cheaper pricing