Live music in Butte County, CA

The Butte College Symphonic Wind Ensemble, led by Ryan Heimlich, presents Intersections, a concert that connects music, culture, and perspective. The program spans established favorites and newer works, linking composers across eras and backgrounds while highlighting the places where ideas and influences meet. Highlights include Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait with a live narrator, John Williams’ jazz-influenced Catch Me If You Can featuring student soloists, the vibrant energy of Arturo Márquez’s Conga del Fuego Nuevo, and Florence Price’s Dances in the Canebrakes. Contemporary selections by Katahj Copley, Viet Cuong, Nicole Piunno, and Reena Esmail, along with music by Henry Fillmore, complete a lineup that brings classic wind repertoire into conversation with today’s voices. The performance takes place at the Butte College Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for students, available at the door or online.

Floater brings a live show to Chico to mark the reopening of the Brickworks with a two-night run. The Friday performance features an all-electric set from the band.

Enjoy a silent disco where the music is in your headphones and the soundtrack is up to you. Switch anytime between three channels featuring EDM and Top 40, throwback hits, and a blend of hip hop and Latin. Wireless headphones are provided, and the experience is open to all ages. Ticket options include early bird at $10, general admission at $15, and $17 at the door.

Electric Spaghetti Machine, a Northern California progressive rock and jazz fusion outfit, shares the bill with Bardlocked, a local acoustic trio, on Maker Radio’s indoor stage. The performance will be held at Idea Fab Labs in Chico, where artwork and technology are on display. This is an all ages event with a $10 admission fee. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the concession stand.

A family friendly singalong dance party with Soul Posse sets the tone for a lively night. There is no cover, and the offerings include 28 beer and wine taps, a full bar outside, and pizzas to round out the experience.

Driver returns to the Tackle Box for a raucous evening of rock and roll, with high-energy tunes and a lively, hard-hitting vibe.