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Richard Peaslee, “Night Sun Journey” by Meg Bowles, and other modern works. Sun, 3/1, 2pm. Zingg Recital Hall, Chico State, ARTS 279.
KAT EDMONSON: Chico Performances presents the Houston-based vintage pop vocalist, who brings both the songs and the sensibility of the Great American Songbook into the 21st century. Sun, 3/1, 7:30pm. $15-$34. Harlen Adams Theatre, Chico State, 8986333, chicoperformances.com
SUNDAY SUPERJAM: Local classic rock and blues covers by The Loco-Motive. Sun, 3/1, 2pm. Free. La Salles, 229 Broadway.
Theater OKLAHOMA!: See Friday. Sun, 3/1, 2pm. $8-$20. CUSD Center for the Arts, 1475 East Ave. (530) 230-7676. inspirechico.org
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
THE PORTUGUESE KID: See Thursday. Sun, 3/1, 2pm. $12-$16. Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road, Paradise. totr.org
Shows through March 28 Paradise Art Center
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Special Events CHICO LIVE IMPROV: The Chico Improv Comedy troupe hosts classes at the gallery every Monday Mon, 3/2, 7pm. $5. 1078 Gallery, 1710 Park Ave.
Music CHRIS CONLEY: Solo acoustic performance by the Saves the Day frontman, plus LA singer/ songwriter Jamie Drake singing modern folk originals with a powerful voice. Mon, 3/2, 7pm. $20. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 E. 20th St. sierranevada.com
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Special Events SKETCH NIGHT: Live model sketch night every first and third Tuesday. All skills are welcome—just bring your own supplies. Tue, 3/3, 6pm. Free. Blackbird, 1431 Park Ave.
The Chico News & Review’s party guide covers a full range of parties and what you need to make them happen.
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Special Events FIGURE DRAWING NIGHT: Come out and draw regardless of your skill level. Wed, 3/4, 6pm. $2-$5. Ayers 216, Chico State. POET ANGIE SIJUN LOU: The LA-based writer’s
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work has appeared in the American Poetry Review, FENCE, Ninth Letter, Hyphen, Black Warrior Review, the Adroit Journal and more. Wed, 3/4, 7:30pm. Zingg Recital Hall, Chico State, ARTS 279.
Music THUNDERCAT: The Grammy-winning funk, rock, punk, jazz, soul, R&B, hip-hop bassist, producer and singer (whose performed with everyone from Suicidal Tendencies to Kendrick Lamar) is on tour in support of his forthcoming album, It Is What It Is. Wed, 3/4, 9pm. $25. Senator Theatre, 517 Main St. jmaxproductions.net
Art 1078 GALLERY: Selections from Memphis and The Wechslers, works by Portland photographer Jennifer Brommer. Through 3/15. 1710 Park Ave. 1078gallery.org
CHICO ART CENTER: Sal Casa, commemorative exhibit featuring abstract and representational paintings and drawings the Chico icon created throughout his career. Through 3/1. 450 Orange St. chicoart center.com
HEALING ART GALLERY: Art by Kimberly Rachelle Ranalla, paintings by Northern California Artist and brain tumor survivor. Enloe Regional Cancer Center’s Healing Art Gallery features artists whose lives have been touched by cancer. Through 4/17. Free. 265 Cohasset Road., 332-3856. enloe.org
MUSEUM OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ART: Observe … The Creative Process, a unique exhibit where the process is the show, with Rachelle Montoya (mixed-media) and Ama Posey (painting) setting up studios and creating new works live. Closing reception 3/8, 5-7pm. Through 3/8. 900 Esplanade. monca.org
NAKED LOUNGE: Marisa Segovia, local artist showcase. Reception 2/28, 7 p.m. Through 2/29. Free. 118 W. Second St.
PARADISE ART CENTER: Something Different, FOR MORE MUSIC, SEE NIGHTLIFE ON pAGE 24
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featuring artists working in unfamiliar mediums, subjects, or colors. Through 3/28. 5564 Almond Street, Paradise.
THE TURNER: Renaissanced, selection of museum’s prints curated with history professor Jason Nice and students in Renaissance Civilization: 1300–1550. Through 2/29. Free. 400 W 1st St., 8984476. theturner.org
Museums CHICO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Tons of cool stuff for kids to explore including a miniature city, complete with a junior vet clinic, dentist, cafe and farmers’ market, a giant fish tank, multi-sensory room, imagination playground and much more. Check the website for hours and admission information Through 3/25. $7-$9. 325 Main St. chicochildrensmuseum.org
GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: Mission Aerospace, build rockets and paper airplanes, test them for distance and air-dexterity and explore the history of flight, navigation and NASA’s vision for the future. Through 3/3. 625 Esplanade.
VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY: Fire and Water Elements of Change, this exhibit curated by Museum Studies students observes our changing planet from an anthropological perspective, through two major elements: fire and water. Also: Unbroken Traditions Basketweavers of the Meadows-Baker Families in Northern California. Through 5/15. Chico State.