THIS WEEK: FIND MORE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPECIAL EVENTS ON PAGE 26 7pm. Wine Time, 26 Lost Dutchman Drive.
TOM BLODGET AND THE KITES: 1960s
and ’70s pop and rock/originals. Sat, 8/24, 6:30pm. Farm Star Pizza, 2359
HUMAN OTTOMAN Monday, Aug. 26 1078 Gallery LEGAL ADDICTION: Sacramento band performs a variety of classic rock, R&B, and country favorites. Sat, 8/24, 8:30pm. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
LOW&SLOW THE BAY ADDITION: DJ Byrdie brings the best in old soul vinyl for a night of dancing your heart out. Special out-of-town guests Abrilita (B-Side Brujas) and Sultana join the fun. Sat, 8/24, 9pm. $2. Bill’s Towne Lounge, 135 Main St.
MAX MINARDI: Folk-y singer/songwriter performs for late night happy hour. Sat, 8/24, 10pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St.
MIXTAPE: Local cover band playing the
songs of yesterday and today. Sat, 8/24, 9pm. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave.
ONE HOT IRISH NIGHT: Little Red Hen hosts benefit for local children’s music programs with a performance by Ha’penny Bridge. No-host bar
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provided. Sat, 8/24, 6pm. $20. Apollo School of Music, 936 Mangrove Ave.
PAPERBACK WRITER: Come together for
cover band playing The Beatles. Sat, 8/24, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino & Lodge, 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville.
ROLLER DERBY: Nor Cal Roller Girls take on the Ol’ Derby Bastards. Beer garden and silent auction. Sat, 8/24, 7pm. $6-$12. Funland, 2465 Carmichael Drive.
SHOTS FIRED: Funk, rock, soul and jazz fusion with LA-based band fronted by DJ Williams (of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe). Nashville’s Blackfoot Gypsies and Chico’s Michael Russell Trio open. Sat, 8/24, 9pm. $10-$13. Lost on Main, 319 Main St.
SOUL POSSE: Romantic R&B, soul and
soft rock with local band. Sat, 8/24,
Esplanade.
VIRGINIA MARLO: Piano and heartfelt vocals blend pop, alternative, and hip-hop with a singer-songwriters perspective. Sat, 8/24, 6pm. Almendra Winery, 9275 Midway, Durham. almendrawinery. com
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CHICO PRIDE – DRAG KING SHOW & TEA DANCE: Dancing followed by drag show featuring Mr. Will Ryder and Ty from The Golden Empire and Mr. Gay Sacramento Ben Flicker and Sir Vix. Sun, 8/25, 5pm. $5. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
JOHN SEID, LARRY PETERSON: Relaxing dinner tunes with popular local duo. Sun, 8/25, 6pm. 5th Street Steakhouse, 345 W. Fifth St.
OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT: Working on a bit? See if it’s a hit or heckle-worthy, and enjoy cheap beer specials. Signups start at 8pm. Sun, 8/25, 9pm. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave. maltesebarchico.com
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HUMAN OTTOMAN: Power quartet of
electric vibraphone, cello, bass and drums from Portland performs. Locals Pervert and Cat Depot share the bill. All ages. Mon, 8/26, 7pm. $7. 1078 Gallery, 1710 Park Ave. 1078gallery.org
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THE BIDWELLS: Sweet voices and
savory guitar stylings from local duo. Wed, 8/28, 6pm. Diamond Steakhouse, 220 W. Fourth St.
OPEN MIC: New open mic in Paradise! Come play your tunes and/or be part of the audience. Wed, 8/28, 7pm. Lotus Guide Center, 6268 Skyway, Paradise.
OPEN MIC COMEDY: Your weekly Wednesday dose of free comedy with experienced and first-time comedians. Sign-ups start at 8pm. Wed, 8/28, 9pm. Studio Inn Lounge, 2582 Esplanade.
RANCHERO: Dirty rock out of Livermore (featuring members of Diego’s Umbrella). Locals Little Black Cloud and Otis Bog People share the bill. Wed, 8/28, 8pm. $7. The Maltese, 1600 Park Ave.
HAUNTED HORSES: Industrial punk
duo from Seattle performs, joined by fellow hardcore homies Fucked and Bound, Paradise metal band Aberrance and Needle Beach from Redding. All ages. Tue, 8/27, 8pm. $7. 1078 Gallery, 1710 Park Ave. 1078gallery.org
SHANNON & THE CLAMS: Popular Bay Area band performing psychedelic, throwback garage-pop. Local goth-punks Trox & The Terribles open. Tue, 8/27, 8pm. $15. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St. sierranevada.com
TUESDAY TRIVIA: Show what you
know and win prizes. Tue, 8/27, 6:30pm. Secret Trail Brewing Company, 132 Meyers St., Ste. 120.
CELEBRATION OF VOICES
To kick off Chico’s Pride weekend, the 1078 Gallery will host a reception for Queer Justice Is Racial Justice Thursday (Aug. 22). The all-ages event will showcase works by local and visiting queer and trans people of color and will feature live music from Scout and DJ Thrasher Trasher, a presentation by North Valley Two Spirits with Ali Meders-Knight of the Mechoopda tribe, refreshments and a photo booth! Get there.
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