Chico Theater Company - Chico

Thursday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:00pm
Location: 166 Eaton Road, Suite F
Why Go There? Community theater, 15+ seasons of offering mostly musical shows; senior, youth discounts
More Information: Chico Theater Company

North State Symphony - Chico, Redding (also Red Bluff, Oroville)

Location: 400 W First Street (CSU Chico); see website for other locations
Why Go There? Orchestra includes music professionals from throughout Northern California and local students, offers a four concert season; outreach (virtual offerings during corona virus pandemic)
More Information: North State Symphony

Jazz in the Canyon - Dunsmuir

Last weekend September
Location: Varies
Why Go There? Annual jazz performances from guest musicians: blues, swing, bebop, gypsy jazz, Latin jazz, funk, eclectic fusions of jazz infused roots/folk music; multiple venues
More Information: Jazz in the Canyon

Movies Under the Pines - Grass Valley, Nevada City

June-August (twice monthly, evenings)
Location: 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley (Nevada County Fairgrounds); 421 Nimrod Street, Nevada City (Pioneer Park)
Why Go There? Annual summer evening outdoor movies; snacks/beverages for sale or bring own food (no outside alcohol allowed); fee to enter
More Information: Nevada City Chamber

Music in the Mountains Summerfest - Grass Valley

Last weekend in June-early July
Location: 11228 McCourtney Road (Amaral Center, Nevada County Fairgrounds)
Why Go There? Classical, pops concerts; outdoor evening "under the stars" concerts; entertainment as part of annual arts, music event
More Information: Music in the Mountains

Sierra Stages - Grass Valley

Thursday-Sunday evenings; some matinees
Location: 315 Richardson Street (Off Center Stage); Miners Foundry and Nevada Theater (Nevada City)
Why Go There? Community theater musicals, plays; preview discount, student rush
More Information: Sierra Stages

Wild & Scenic Film Festival - Grass Valley, Nevada City

January
Location: Grass Valley, Nevada City venues
Why Go There? Annual four day festival features 100+ environmental and adventure films; art exhibits, films, happy hours, live music, parties, workshops focus: to inspire action, support efforts to recover California's wild salmon, restore the Yuba River
More Information: Wild & Scenic Film Festival + Facebook

Nevada City Film Festival - Nevada City

September
Location: Miners Foundry Cultural Center; Nevada Theatre; The Stone House; Pioneer Park
Why Go There? Multiple day international film festival features 35 emerging and top independent filmmakers; showcases 100+ award-winning short, feature length films
More Information: Nevada City Film Festival

Nevada County Concert Band Summer Pops - Nevada City

June-August Sunday 5:00pm-7:00pm (see website for indoor, other concerts, locations)
Location: 421 Nimrod Street (Pioneer Park bandshell); other locations vary
Why Go There? Community musicians perform free outdoor summer Picnic Pops concert series; participate in Independence Day Parade; indoor winter, spring concerts
More Information: Nevada County Country Band

Nevada Theatre - Nevada City

Location: 401 Broad Street
Why Go There? Historic building venue for many groups, events: Sierra Theaters film series, Community Asian Theatre of the Sierras (CATS), LeGacy Presents, Paul Emery Music, Sierra Stages, Music in the Mountains, Quest Theaterworks, Synthetic Unlimited; claims to be California's oldest existing theater building (also known as Cedar Theatre)
More Information: Nevada Theatre

Tehama Concert Series - Red Bluff

October-April 7:30pm, Pops concerts 2:00pm
Location: 333 Oak Street (State Theatre)
Why Go There? Quality guest artists, variety of genre from electric swing, mountain music, to symphonic concerts
More Information: Tehama Concert Series

Trinity Alps Performing Arts Center - Weaverville

Location: 101 Arbuckle Court
Why Go There? Performance venue built by/for Trinity Players has 247 seats, welcoming lobby area, snack bar, parking. Also used for Trinity Alps Chamber Players music concerts, other events.
More Information: TAPAC Online + Trinity Alps Chamber Music Festival

Additional Resources

California State University Music & Theater Department - Chico
Events calendar

California State University - Chico
Guest performing arts calendar

Nor-Cal Jazz Festival - Chico, Dunsmuir, Redding, Weaverville
Regional jazz concerts, events throughout the year

Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room - Chico
Calendar of quality music + events

The Market at Grass Valley - Grass Valley
Thursday evening free concerts, farmers/night market; 5:30pm-9:00pm (June-August)

In Concert Sierra - Grass Valley
In Concert Sierra guest artist chamber music concerts, special events

Nor-Cal Fringe Festival - Grass Valley
Multi-day NorCal Fringe theater, performances festival (March)

Quest Theater Works - Grass Valley
Off Center Stage community theater plays

Soper Reese Theatre - Lakeport
Hosts performances, events; 275 South Main Street

Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture - Marysville
Hosts music, artists, performances, events

Miners Foundry Cultural Center - Nevada City
Events

Nevada City Arts & Entertainment - Nevada City
Theater, arts

Off Broadwaystreet Theatre - Nevada City
Dessert/beverage cabaret theater Friday/Saturday evening, Sunday matinees (seasonal)

Music on the Beach - North Lake Tahoe
Friday free concerts 6:30pm; Kings Beach State Park (June-August)

Butte College - Oroville
Offers plays, musicals in black box theater; 3536 Butte Campus Drive

West End Theatre - Quincy
Black box West End Theatre venue for children’s community theater; events

Riverfront Playhouse - Redding
Long running Riverfront Playhouse community theater; 1950 California Street

Shasta Arts Council - Redding
Old City Hall concerts, performances

Concerts at Commons Beach - Tahoe City
Free Sunday afternoon concerts (4:00pm) variety of genre; Commons Beach 400 North Lake Boulevard (June-Labor Day weekend)

Sutter Theater - Yuba City
Venue for concerts, performances; 756 Plumas Street

Veridian Symphony - Yuba City
Orchestra and Chamber Series concerts