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RONI JEAN, TOO CLOSE FOR COMFORT, MELLI FARIAS, INFINITE KAMIKAZE: Live local music. Sun, 8/20, 7pm. $10. Naked Lounge, 118 W. Second St.

MON21 Music

JONATHAN RICHMAN: See Aug. 20. Mon, 8/21, 7pm. $10 at the door. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St. 530-343-7718.

TUE22 Music

JONATHAN RICHMAN: See Aug. 20. Tue, 8/22, 7pm. $10 at the door. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St. 530-343-7718.

WED23 Music

JONATHAN RICHMAN: See Aug. 20. Wed, 8/23, 8pm. $10 at the door. Blue Room Theatre, 1005 W. First St. 530-343-7718.

THU24 Theater

HONKY TONK LAUNDRY: See Aug. 4. Runs through Aug. 27. Thu, 8/24, 7:30pm. $25$28. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. chicotheater.com

Music

JONATHAN RICHMAN: See Aug. 20. Thu, 8/24, 8pm. $10 at the door. Blue Room Theatre, 1005 W. First St. 530-343-7718.

Fri25

Special Events

COMEDIAN AMY MILLER: Nationally touring stand-up who has headlined all the big comedy stages, produced a Comedy Central

Theater

HONKY TONK LAUNDRY: See Aug. 4. Runs through Aug. 27. Fri., 8/25, 7:30pm. $25-$28. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. chicotheater.com

Music

DAVID BILINSKI: Live music. Fri, 8/25, 5:30pm. Free. Secret Trail Brewing Co., 132 Meyers St., Ste. 120. secrettrailbrewing.com

DUFFY’S HAPPY HOUR: See Aug. 4. Fri, 8/25, 5pm. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St. 530-343-7718.

FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS: Live music, beer garden, and activities for kids. On stage this week: Michael Russell Band. Fri, 8/25, 7pm. Free. Chico City Plaza, downtown Chico.

RADIO RELAPSE: Three hours of rad music of the 1990s! Fri, 8/25, 8pm. Unwined Kitchen & Bar, 980 Mangrove Ave.

SMO & GOOD OL’ BOYZ: Country-rap star SMO, with openers the Good Ol’ Boyz. Fri, 8/25, 9pm. $25. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave. tackleboxchico.com

TERRY HANCK BAND: Chicago blues/soul saxman and three-time Blues Music Award winner at the pub. Fri, 8/25, 8pm. $20. Mulberry Station Brewing Co., 175 E. 20th St. eventbrite.com

WHISKEY RIVER BAND: Live country rock. Fri, 8/25, 5:30pm. The Barn at Meriam Park, 1930 Market Place. meriampark.com

Sat26

Special Events

CHICO PRINT PARTY: Two-day (Aug. 26-27) print show and open-air market featuring makers from Nor-Cal and beyond. Sat, 8/26, 11am. Free. Cafe Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave. chicoprintparty.com

MOVIES IN THE PARK: Top Gun: Maverick at shows after dark in the park. Local duo Emma & Will warm up the crowd. Bring blankets, low-back chairs, bug spray, flashlight. Sat, 8/26, 6pm. Free. Wildwood Park

Theater

HONKY TONK LAUNDRY: See Aug. 4. Runs through Aug. 27. Sat., 8/26, 7:30pm. $25-$28. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F.

Music

MUMBLEFINGER: The blues/funk/soul brainchild of frontman Brian Birkes visits the barn. Sat, 8/26, 5:30pm. The Barn at Meriam Park, 1930 Market Place.

MUSIC ON THE GREEN: Free live music. This week: Reece Thompson. Sat, 8/26, 6pm. Free.

music night. 9pm. 379 E. Park Ave.

NOR CAL METAL SHOW: Hella brutal metal crews downtown: GoreSkinCoffin, Decayed Existence, Dev1ous and Cement Sarcophagus. Sat, 8/26, 6pm. $10. Naked Lounge, 118 W. Second St. REGGAE FUNKADELIC FUNDRAISER: A fundraiser for Chico Music Events with live music by Black Fong and Dylan’s Dharma. Sat, 8/26, 4pm. $25. Secret Trail Brewing Company, 132 Meyers St., Ste. 120. eventbrite.com

Sun27

Special Events

CHICO PRINT PARTY: See Aug. 26. Sun, 8/27, 11am. Free. Cafe Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave. chicoprintparty.com

Theater

HONKY TONK LAUNDRY: See Aug. 4. Runs through Aug. 27. Sun, 8/27, 2pm. $25-$28. Chico Theater Company, 166 Eaton Road, Ste. F. chicotheater.com

Music

ANOTHER MELLOW JUNE: Live music with Katie Barrett and Karen Lindenberg. Sun, 8/27, 3pm. Secret Trail Brewing Company, 132 Meyers St., Ste. 120. secrettrailbrewing.com

BUSH: British heavy rockers are still at it. Sun, 8/27, 8pm. $35 - $125. Rolling Hills Casino, 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Orland.

TUE29 Music

EFEMAR, RAWHEADS, DIE SECT, KNIFES: Swedish bands Efemar and Rawheads with Oregon and Chico punks. Tue, 8/29, 7pm. $10. Naked Lounge, 118 W. Second St.

WED30 Music

GHOST FUNK ORCHESTRA & LORNA SUCH: NYC crew joins local crooner. Wed, 8/30, 8pm. $15. Argus Bar + Patio, 212 W. Second St. eventbrite.com

SEPT. FRI 1 Music

ANGEL REYES BAND: Sacramento blues crew featuring Tim Barns on slide guitar. Fri, 9/1, 9pm. $5. Tackle Box, 379 E. Park Ave. tackleboxchico.com

FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS: Live music, beer garden, and activities for kids. On stage this week: Chuck Epperson Band. Fri, 9/1, 7pm. Free. Chico City Plaza, downtown Chico. downtownchico.com

DUFFY’S HAPPY HOUR: See Aug. 4. Fri, 9/1, 5pm. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St. 530-343-7718.

SAT2 Music

AARON GEE: Singer/songwriter, pop/rock covers. Sat, 9/2, 6pm. The Barn at Meriam Park, 1930 Market Place. meriampark.com

LO & BEHOLD ALBUM-RELEASE: Local soulful jazzy crew celebrates its latest release. Sat, 9/2, 7pm. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St. chicoconcerts.net