FINE ARTS ON NEXT PAGE JOHN CRAIGIE & THE SHOOK TWINS Tonight, Nov. 14 Sierra Nevada Big Room SEE THURSDAY, MUSIC
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Special Events p.m.). Visit site for film info, screening times and other fest activities. No cover. Fri, 11/15, 3pm. CARD Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave. chicoindie.com
COFFEE WITH COMRADES CURRENT AFFAIRS DISCUSSION: Enjoy a beverage and chat about the state of the city and the planet with old and new friends. Fri, 11/15, 5:30pm. Blackbird, 1431 Park Ave.
LAUGHING OUR ASHES OFF COMEDY SHOW: Free show featuring comedians from the Sacramento area donating their time and talent to bring some laughs to the Ridge. Donations accepted. 18 and older. Fri, 11/15, 8pm. Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road, Paradise.
Theater BRIGHT STAR: Created by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, this original musical tells a tale of love and redemption set against the backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. Thu, 11/14, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. totr.org
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN: Enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story adapted from the best-selling novel and award-winning film. Thu, 11/14, 7:30pm. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St. blueroomthe atre.com
SHE KILLS MONSTERS: A contemporary highenergy dramatic comedy following the adventures of Agnes who, after the death of her sister, embarks upon a Dungeons and Dragons campaign like no other. Thu, 11/14, 7:30pm. $8-$20. Wismer Theatre, Chico State, 898-6333. csuchico.edu/soa
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Special Events CHICO MALL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: Make the kids happy with Toy Story 4, near Dick’s Sporting Goods. Fri, 11/15, 7pm. Chico Mall, 1950 E. 20th St.
CHICO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: A grab-bag of films from Chico and beyond (including G-Ride, a documentary short on local pedicabbing icon Mike G-Ride, on Sat, 11/16, 5:30
VOLUNTEER FRIDAYS: Join in picking up litter and pulling weeds. For more info call Shane at 896-7831. Fri, 11/15, 9am. Bidwell Park.
Music JOE CRAVEN AND THE SOMETIMERS: String-centric folk band performs eclectic, genre-bending show. Fri, 11/15, 7:30pm. $15. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St. kzfr.org.
TYLER DEVOLL: Soulful melodies to start the weekend. Fri, 11/15, 4pm. La Salles, 229 Broadway St. lasalleschico.com
Theater BRIGHT STAR: See Thursday. Fri, 11/15, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. totr.org
FROZEN JR.: Chico Regional Theater kids fall show. Fri, 11/15, 7pm. $10. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave. crtkids.com
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN: See Thursday. Fri, 11/15, 7:30pm. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St. blueroomtheatre.com
SHE KILLS MONSTERS: See Thursday. Fri, 11/15, 7:30pm. $8-$20. Wismer Theatre, Chico State, 898-6333. csuchico.edu/soa
MOTOSHI KOSAKO Sunday, Nov. 17 Tender Loving Coffee SEE SUNDAY, MUSIC
50/50 ART SALE FUNDRAISER: Enjoy a Saturday of art viewing and purchase works by local artists to support the gallery. Sat 11/16, 9am. 1078 Gallery, 1710 Park Ave. 1078gallery. org
ANIMATION CHICO FILM FESTIVAL: Animation Chico presents a wide variety of animated films from both established and upcoming artists. Free! Sat 11/16, 10:30am. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. facebook. com/animationchico
BUTTE ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL GALA: The 44th anniversary celebration with silent auction, locally sourced food, beer and wine. Sat 11/16, 5pm. $35-$40. Arc Pavilion, 2040 Park Ave. becnet.org
CHICO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM FALL FUNDRAISER: Adults-only cocktail and dinner fiesta to celebrate community and raise money for the museum. Sat 11/16, 6pm. $50. Chico Children’s Museum, 325 Main St. chico childrensmuseum.org
CHICO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: See Friday. No cover. Sat, 11/16, noon. CARD Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave. chicoindie.com
DAY HIKE NORTH RIM TRAIL: Beautiful 6-7 mile hike on the North Rim Trail. Rain cancels. Meet at the Horseshoe Lake parking lot at 8:30am. Contact Alan at 891-8789 or ajmendoza777@ comcast.net for more info. Sat 11/16, 8:30am. Upper Bidwell Park.
EVOLUTION OF TOOLS: Bud and Steve Bolt talk tools. Sat 11/16, 10am. Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick St., Oroville.
stops by on tour for new solo album. Expect a few old hits, too. Sat, 11/16, 8pm. $20-$25. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave. jmaxpro ductions.net
MAX MINARDI: Brunch with indie rock singer/ songwriter with a country-tinged voice. Sat, 11/16, 11am. La Salles, 229 Broadway St. lasalleschico.com
PARADISE R&B: Popular blues/rock band Big Mo & the Full Moon Band, and blues crew The Revells. Benefit concert for Norton Buffalo Hall and the Paradise Performing Arts Center. Sat, 11/16, 7pm. $40. Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road, Paradise. paradiseperformingarts.com
Theater BRIGHT STAR: See Thursday. Sat, 11/16, 7:30pm. $16-$22. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. totr.org
FROZEN JR.: See Friday. Sat, 11/16, 2pm. $10. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave. crtkids.com
INTO THE WOODS: California Regional Theatre kids fall show presents the Brothers Grimm epic fairytale about wishes, family and the choices we make. Sat, 11/16, 7pm. $10. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave. crtkids. com
LET THE RIGHT ONE IN: See Thursday. Sat, 11/16, 7:30pm. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St. blueroomtheatre.com
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Special Events CHICO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL: See Friday. No cover. Sun 11/17, noon. CARD Community Center, 545 Vallombrosa Ave. chicoindie.com
HARVEST FEAST POTLUCK: Enjoy a meal alongside the art at Stonewall Chico’s Great Heart exhibition. Main dishes for provided by Chico Natural Foods and The Bank Club. Feel free to bring a dish. RSVP at stonewallchico. com. Sun, 11/17, 2pm. Museum of Northern California Art, 900 Esplanade. monca.org
STUFFED W/ COMEDY AN IMPROV SHOW: Get stuffed with laughter at seasonal improv show. BYOB. Sun, 11/17, 7pm. Chico Live Improv Comedy, 561 E. Lindo Ave.
Music MOTOSHI KOSAKO: Prominent jazz harpist from Japan performs for brunch. Sun, 11/17, 11am. Tender Loving Coffee, 365 E. Sixth St. SUNDAY SUPERJAM: Jam with Chico’s best musicians at this weekly event Rock, blues, country, funk—anything goes. Signup early. Sun, 11/17, 2pm. LaSalles, 229 Broadway St.
Theater BRIGHT STAR: See Thursday. Sun, 11/17, 2pm. $16$22. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. totr.org
SHE KILLS MONSTERS: See Thursday. Sat, 11/16, 2pm and 7:30 pm. $8-$20. Wismer Theatre, Chico State, 898-6333. csuchico.edu/soa
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HOLIDAY VINTAGE & ARTISAN FAIRE: Beta Chapter of Omega Nu Foundation hosts holiday market featuring beer and wine tasting, arts and crafts, appetizers and more. Proceeds benefit local high school scholarships. Sat 11/16, 3pm. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave.
LOWER PARK NIGHT HIKE: Experience a completely different park and nighttime animals during this leisurely stroll in the moonlight. Rain or shine. Sat 11/16, 7pm. Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E. Eighth St.
THE TIMES OF THE BARTLETT DRUG COMPANY IN CHICO: Career educator and published author Kathleen Gabriel previews of her soon-tobe-published book on the pharmacy life of Chico. Sat 11/16, 10am. $5. Chico History Museum, 141 Salem St.
WOMXN’S CONFERENCE: Free event celebrating the full scope of femininity hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition. Sat 11/16, 11am. Bell Memorial Union Auditorium, Chico State.
Music ART ALEXAKIS: Former frontman of Everclear
EARLY DEADLINES Due to holiday scheduling, submissions for the Nov. 27 print calendar are due by Monday, Nov. 18, 5 p.m.; and those for the Dec. 5 print calendar are due by Monday, Nov. 25, 9 a.m.
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COME TOGETHER Thursday-Sunday (Nov. 14-17) at the Museum of Northern California Art, Stonewall Alliance Chico will present its annual fall art show, Great Heart, a celebration of the creativity of LGTBQ people in our area and beyond. Festivities include a grand reception party on Friday (Nov. 15), featuring live art-making, poetry, music (by Scout, Cat Depot and more). And Sunday (Nov. 17) there will be a free LGTBQ+ Harvest Feast Potluck at the museum, with main dishes provided by The Bank Club and Chico Natural Foods (visit stonewallchico.com to RSVP; seating is limited). Enjoy some grub, see some art and honor the courage and creativity of this community.
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