This week’s events throughout Chico range from music, arts and film from Tuesday, Feb. 17, through Monday, Feb. 23.
Tuesday, Feb. 17
University Film Series and Book in Common presents “Princess Mononoke.”
Time: 6 p.m.
Location:The Performing Arts Center (PAC) 134.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Laxon Auditorium
Listen to tenors Giovanni Maria Palmia, Ugo Tarquini and Alessandro Fantoni sing original arrangements of Italian classics with piano accompaniment by Fabrizio
Wednesday, Feb. 18
Ink & Think: Alternate Perspective.
Time: 11a.m. to noon
Location: MLIB 171
This week’s Ink and Think session will invite you to write a story, poem or letter from the perspective of a random object in that room.
Thursday, Feb. 19
Naked Lounge fundraiser concert series.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Naked lounge concert series to benefit the SAC F.U.E.L network. This is a network of 80+ non-profit organizations that work to benefit immigrants and refugees.
Opening night of “I Can Only Imagine 2”
Showtimes start at 2 p.m.
Location: Tinseltown.
The movie follows Bart Millard, played by J. Michael Finley, and his journey coming to terms with his sudden rise to fame and how it affects his personal life.
Friday, Feb. 20
“In The Paint” -a rock and roll experience.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Meriam Park Bar.n The show will feature performances from Ben Ruttenburg on keys and vocals, Chris Briggs on bass, Phil Martin on guitar, and Troy Symington on drums.
“Right In The Eye” movie showing and a live concert featuring the films of Georges Méliès.
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Laxon auditorium
A multi-media experience that will play 12 of Méliès’ films accompanied by a live score.
Saturday, Feb. 21
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Harlem Adams Theater
Combined performances of the Chico State Wind Ensemble and the Butte College Wind Band in the first half. In the second half of the concert, the two bands will be joined by the Chico State Alumni Band
12th annual Chico Toy Brick Builders Show.
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Hope Commons Church
Lego vendors, a Lego build area, Lego exhibits, and more.
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Meriam Park Barn
Emma Garrahy and Will Hartman will be performing acoustic music from a wide range of genres and time periods.
Sunday, Feb. 22
Time: Noon
Location: Chico Chai
Do you want a fun and new way to track your accomplishments for 2026? This will be a creative way to track the things you want accomplished in 2026.
Monday, Feb. 23
Time: Noon
Location: Chico State’s SSC Plaza
One-hour performance by Chico State music students.
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: The Well in Bell Memorial Union
A fun way to unwind and de-stress. Enjoy a relaxing watercolor session with drinks and music.
Braeden Raley can be reached at [email protected]
