THIS WEEK: FIND MORE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIAL EVENTS ON PAGE 22 TARA VELARDE Saturday, June 29 Tender Loving Coffee SEE SATURDAY
6/29, 6:30pm. Farm Star Pizza, 2359 Esplanade.
STRUNG NUGGET GANG: Bluegrass string band performs. Sat, 6/29, 7pm. The Exchange, 1975 Montgomery St., Oroville.
TARA VELARDE: Diva-folk artist and poet from Portland, Ore., performs, joined by local musician Alex Brown. Sat, 6/29, 8pm. $7-$12. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St.
YURKOVIC: Local delta blues/soul trio CHICAGO THE TRIBUTE: Groove to 40
years worth of Chicago’s hits. Sat, 6/29, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
JIM SCHMIDT, LARRY PETERSON: See
Friday. Sat, 6/29, 6:30pm. Diamond Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
hour. Sat, 6/29, 10pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St.
PINE DOGZ: Jazz, country standards,
R&B, rock and originals. Sat, 6/29, 8:30pm. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
QUIPS AND CHAINS: EP-release show
plays the Box. Sat, 6/29, 9pm. $10. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.
for local psychobilly band. Down the Well and Jet Fuel Only share the bill. Sat, 6/29, 8pm. $7. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
LOCOMOTIVE: Rock ’n’ roll dance band
RADIO BODEGA: Local trio playing Latin
JOSH WARD: Texas country superstar
performs for late night happy
songs of yesterday and today. Sat,
performs. Sat, 6/29, 8:30pm. $5. Studio Inn Lounge, 2582 Esplanade.
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IMPROV SHOW: Regular CLIC improv
night featuring farewell roast for one of its founders, Matt Taylor. Sun, 6/30, 7pm. $10. Chico Live Improv Comedy.
OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT: Working on a bit? See if it’s a hit or heckle-worthy, and enjoy cheap beer specials.
Sign ups start at 8pm. Sun, 6/30, 9pm. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave. maltesebarchico.com
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SMASHED SPELLING BEE: Monthly adult spelling bee drinking game with
cash prize and a medal. Sun, 6/30, 7pm. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
3WEDNESDAY
C.J. BOYD: One-of-a-kind bassist,
composer and traveling man performs. Locals Weiner and Cat Depot open. Wed, 7/3, 8pm. $7-$12. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St.
OPEN MIC: Showcase your talents at open mic hosted by Mr. Bang! All
ages, sign ups start at 5:30pm. Wed, 7/3, 6pm. Blackbird, 1431 Park Ave.
OPEN MIC COMEDY: Your weekly Wednesday dose of free comedy with experienced and first-time comedians. Sign ups start at 8pm. Wed, 7/3, 9pm. Studio Inn Lounge, 2582 Esplanade.
PARTY IN THE PARK MUSIC & MARKETPLACE: Weekly summer celebration of community and commerce with vendors, artisans, crafters and music. This week, blues and swing music with Rube & the Rhythm Rockers. Wed, 7/3, 5:30pm. Paradise Community Park, 5582 Black Olive Drive, Paradise.
LOCALLY GROWN
Level up your Friday (June 28) night with a visit to the patio at Argus Bar + Patio, which will feature a hearty menu of killer Chico bands to start your weekend right. The always amazing XDS will make you dance whilst searing your ears. Sharing the bill is Beehive, a two-man garage-rock band with a cavernous howl and a vintage Hammond drum machine, and melancholic gothy punks Iver.
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