NIGHTLIFE
THURSDay 5/2—WEDNESDay 5/8 The Velvet Starlings, The Walsh Brothers and more. Thu, 5/2, 6pm. City Plaza, downtown Chico.
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THE LOWEST POINT: Live music by The Lowest Point. Thu, 5/2, 7pm. The Commons Social Empourium, 2412 Park Ave.
NOOGY: Dallas old-school punk band joined by Helicopter Kids, Snuff, and Fall Children. All ages. Thu, 5/2, 7:30pm. $5. Ike’s Place, 648 W. Fifth St.
STORM LARGE AND & LE BONHEUR: Pink
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ALICE PEAKE EXPERIENCE: Dance
band plays classics covering all genres. Thu, 5/2, 6:30pm. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade, 343-2056.
THE ASCENDERS & MORRISON/ FRANKLIN: Grateful Dead-influenced jam band is joined by Living Karaoke Band’s Van Morrison/ Aretha Franklin tribute. Thu, 5/2, 8pm. $7-$10. Lost On Main, 319 Main St. facebook.com/lostonmain
CHANNEL 66: Local powerhouse folk/
rock project. Thu, 5/2, 6pm. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St., 487-2636.
KEEP CHICO CREaTIVE Tonight, May 2 City Plaza SEE THURSDay
DEVIN DAWSON: Nashville country artist famous for the 2018 hit “All on Me.” Thu, 5/2, 7pm. $17. The Senator Theater, 517 Main St. jmax productions.net.
ESPLANADE: 1980s party on the
patio. Thu, 5/2, 6pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St.
KEEP CHICO CREATIVE MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL: Free event with local bands, kid-friendly booths, a dance team and the North State Symphony. Also, music by Pat Hull,
Martini’s Storm Large and her band perform classics from the American Songbook and Broadway. Thu, 5/2, 7:30pm. $15-$35. Harlen Adams Theatre, Chico State, PAC 144, 8986333. chicoperformances.com
THUMPIN’ THURSDAY ROCK ’N’ BLUES JAM: Hosted by the Loco-Motive Band plus special guests. All musicians and music enthusiasts welcome. Thu, 5/2, 7pm. Studio Inn Lounge, 2582 Esplanade.
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5 MILE MYTH & IVY STREET: Local band night. All ages. Fri, 5/3, 7:30pm. $5. Ike’s Place, 648 W. Fifth St.
BEE GEES GOLD: Bee Gees tribute. Fri,
5/3, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
BIG MO & THE FULL MOON BAND: Big Mo and his blues, Southern rock and funk band play the opening show of the Friday Night Concert series. Fri, 5/3, 7pm. City Plaza, downtown Chico.
CHUCK EPPERSON & ERIC WEBER:
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Three strong female punks from Paris will descend upon the 1078 Gallery tonight (May 2) with their noisy art-rock band, Gomme (pictured). The sound blends screeching guitar with dark and lonely lyrics and a powerful feminist vibe. Chico’s own goth-pop band The Empty Gate will give you something to dance to and Panther Surprise will bring the Nor Cal hesh.
Smooth tunes by a local favorite. Fri, 5/3, 6:30pm. Diamond Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
FUNDRAISER CONCERT: Celebrate the 40th annual Endangered Species Faire with performances by Stevie Cook and Friends, Beyond The Pale, Earth Band, and the Alice Peake Experience. Fri, 5/3, 7pm. $10-$12. Chico Women›s Club, 592 E. Third St., 891-6424.
THE KOOL SHIFTERS: Vintage country
and blues you can dance to. Fri, 5/3, 8:30pm. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
OPEN MIC: Bring an instrument, acoustic/electric guitar and drum set available to use. Sign up at 7pm, all ages welcome until 10pm. Fri, 5/3, 7:30pm. $1. Down Lo, 319 Main St., 513-4707.
PUB SCOUTS: Traditional Irish music for happy hour. Fri, 5/3, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St.
SPRING SENIOR DANCE: Fun dance music from the 1950s to present day with Soul Posse. Refreshments will be available. Fri, 5/3, 7pm. $8.
Southside Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Road, Oroville., 828-8040.
SUNDAY IRIS: Local folk duo per-
forms. Fri, 5/3, 6pm. Almendra Winery & Distillery, 9275 Midway Road, Durham.
TYLER DEVOLL: Soulful melodies
to start the weekend. Fri, 5/3, 4pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St. lasalleschico.com
ZACH WATERS BAND: Blues/rock trio
from Sacramento. Fri, 5/3, 9pm. $5. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.
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