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Quackers Lounge A bar with a nice dance floor far from downtown, Quackers is full of regulars who are mostly above college-age. They have regular nights for karaoke and DJ dancing. 968 East Ave., 895-3825
Riley’s One of Chico’s most popular college bars with an emphasis on the Greek crowd. Riley’s is known for its “power hour” every Thursday from 9-10 p.m. when drinks start at a quarter and progressively increase by a quarter every 15 minutes. 702 W. Fifth St., 343-7459, www.rileysbar.com.
Scotty’s Landing Off the beaten path, Scotty’s Landing is a great place to drink a cold one and munch on something from the grill. You can also sing the night away during regular karaoke nights. Occasionally live bands perform on the deck overlooking the Sacramento River. 12609 River Road, 710-2020
Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill North Chico’s newest sports bar, specializing in good food, good drinks and great customer service. 3312 Esplanade, 809-1088, www.facebook.com/ShenanigansChico
Studio Inn Cocktail Lounge This bar on the north end of town next to Priya Indian Cuisine offers occasional live music. 2582 Esplanade, 343-0662
Tackle Box Bar & Grill This is the place to go if you want a little fried alligator or frog legs (or a burger, for the less adventurous)— not to mention live rock, blues and country acts—with your brew. This south Chico hotspot serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and has a full bar. 375 E. Park Ave., 345-7499, www.tackleboxchico.com
Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill Featuring an attractive long bar to cozy up to—by yourself or with a date—choose from over 120 different premium tequilas for a custom-made
margarita. “Tres” offers delicious sitdown fare in addition to a yummy taco bar and wonderful Euro-cafestyle seating outside. 100 Broadway, 342-0425, www.treshombreslongbar andgrill.com
University Bar The U-Bar is a popular basement hangout located on the corner of Wall and Second streets. It has everything you need in a college bar— cheap pints, pool tables, an air-hockey table and an extremely loud jukebox. 191 E. Second St., 898-0630, www.facebook.com/theubar
The Winchester Goose The Winchester Goose is first and foremost a craft beer bar. But in case you need something to wash down that IPA with, there’s an eclectic food menu, too. And mustaches. Lots of mustaches. 800 Broadway, 7150099. www.thewinchestergoose.com
Casinos
Gold Country Casino This casino boasts an 87-room hotel, plenty of gaming, and an array of other entertainment options, including karaoke, bowling, comedy night, live music and wide-screen TVs. The facility also has a steakhouse, buffet, café and an espresso bar. 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville, (800) 803-1911, www.goldcountry casino.com
Rolling Hills Casino In addition to gaming and a variety of dining options, this complex just off I-5 in Corning offers duck hunting at the nearby Clear Creek Hunting Club and golf at Sevillano Links, an 18-hole John Daly Signature course in the Scottish links style. 2655 Barham Ave., Corning, 528-3500, www.rollinghillscasino.com
Other hotspots AMF Orchard Lanes
Casino 99 Chico’s only card room now offers blackjack, casino games and pub grub. 1414 Park Ave., 892-2282
Feather Falls Casino With gaming aplenty, this casino frequently welcomes touring musicians and other entertainers. Eat at the cafe or buffet and stay the night at The Lodge, which has a fitness center and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool area. Check out the casino’s newest restaurant, the Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., featuring house-brewed beers, gourmet food (including fresh sushi and sashimi) and live music. 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville, 533-3855, www.feather fallscasino.com
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More than a bowling alley, this entertainment center serves beer and has an arcade, a snack bar, pro shop and plenty of fun. 2397 Esplanade, 895-3257, www.amf.com/orchard lanes
Chico State The campus offers several places to catch a band, or even a symphony, to liven up your evening. Laxson Auditorium hosts world-class musical acts and other performers from around the globe, thanks to the most prestigious promoter in town, Chico Performances. 400 W. First St., 8984636, www.chicoperformances.com
El Rey Theatre This historic venue has housed a Vaudeville theater, an Elks Lodge and