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October 2025

Friday October 17

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
FALL FOR THE ARTS
Chico Women's Club, 592 E 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928, USA

all for the Arts is a fundraiser for the Chico Arts Commission—supporting creative initiatives that bring art to the heart of our community. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at http://www.chicoca.gov/arts-commission.
Guests can expect:
•    A raffle with artwork by local artists and baskets from local businesses
•    Live souvenir T-shirt printing with Pedal Press (bring your own light-colored shirt!)
•    Light refreshments & a no-host bar
•    Presentation of the 2025 Mayor’s Achievement in the Arts Awards

Saturday October 18

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Chico Anime & Pop Expo
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair St, Chico, CA 95928, USA

CAP-EX brings together anime fans, gamers, cosplayers, artists, andpop-culture enthusiasts for a full day of excitement featuring:

  • Celebrity Guests: Top voice actors including Sean Chiplock (Re:Zero, Genshin Impact), Ryan Bartley (Demon Slayer, Re:Zero), Matthew David Rudd (Jujutsu Kaisen, Blue Lock, One Piece), and Chico Local James Simenc (Conan, The Lincoln Lawyer, Ooku: The Inner Chambers).
  • Tournaments & Gaming: Competitive Magic: The Gathering and Smash Bros. Ultimate tournaments with exclusive prizes.
  • Cosplay Contest & Panels: A stage for fans to showcase their creativity, plus cosplay panels and meet-and-greets with featured cosplayers.
  • Exhibitor Hall: Over 60 vendors and artists offering original art, collectibles, apparel, and more.
  • Community & Culture: From local creators to national talent, CAP-EX is designed to highlight and celebrate the vibrant NorCal fan community.

“We built CAP-EX to create something special for Chico and the surroundingregion—a place where fans can connect, creators can showcase their work, andfamilies can celebrate pop culture together,” said MichaelVanDyken, co-founder of CAP-EX.

“Our vision is to bring the energy of major conventions right here toNorthern California,” added Santiago Jaime, co-founder ofCAP-EX.

The event runs 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM on October 18,2025. Tickets are available now at https://chicoanimepopexpo.ticketspice.com/chico-anime-pop-expo.

🎟️ Ticket Information:

  • General Admission available online now.
  • Kids 12 and under get in free with a paid adult.
  • Discounted tickets available for military and first responders.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
NorCal Golden Palooza
Redding Civic Auditorium, 700 Auditorium Dr, Redding, CA 96001, USA
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Paradise Art Center 3rd annual Art Auction
195 Wayland Rd, Paradise, CA 95969, USA

The Paradise Art Center will be holding their 3rd annual Art Auction on Saturday, Oct 18 at Burnt Barn Distilling Co. 195 Wayland Rd. Paradise. From 5p to 9p over 45 pieces of Art will be sold, in both silent and live auctions.
Food and drink will be available. Live Music provided by Still House.
Artist-created bidding paddles are available for $10.
Tickets $15 – scan QR code
Or purchase at Paradise Art Center. 5564 Almond St. Paradise.
For more information visit Paradise-art-center.com
Open every day 1-4.
Proceeds benefit the rehabilitation of the PAC building. Werks.
In partnership with Burnt Barn Distilling Company, rebuilding Paradise Foundation, Moms on the Ridge, Paradise Brew Werks.

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Rocky Horror Picture Show
401 Broad St, Nevada City, CA 95959, USA

This October, audiences are invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of thelegendary cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow-castperformance at the historic Nevada Theatre. Presented by Paul Emery, UntamedProductions, and the Onyx Theatre, this immersive event runs October 17–19 andpromises an unforgettable blend of film, live performance, and audienceparticipation.

TICKETS: Tickets online at http://www.paulemerymusic.com
$30 premium reserved seating, $20 general admission