This Week in Chico | October 1 - October 7, 2026

Your weekly roundup of the best events happening in Chico, California!  Metric Studios presents This Week in Chico, with Jen. Your go-to guide to music, arts & events in the Chico scene. Stay tuned! THURSDAY – October 1st Black Talent Extravaganza @ Bell Memorial Union Auditorium - 5:00PM FRIDAY – October 2nd Oktoberfest @ The Barn Meriam Park - October 2nd & 3rd Taylor Kingman & Stoneteeth @ The Breakbeat - 9:30PM SATURDAY – October 3rd Chico History Museum Fall Lecture Series: Salmon of Butte Creek @ Chico History Museum - 10:00AM ARToberfest Kickoff Reception @ Diamond Alley - 4:00PM Nor Cal Roller Derby vs. Peninsula Roller Derby @ Silver Dollar Fair Pavilion - Doors 6:00PM, First Whistle 7:00PM KZFR Presents the Chico Swing Band @ St. John's Annex - Doors 6:00PM, Band 7:00PM Scott Pemberton and The Westones @ Lost on Main - 8:00PM Spooky and Groovy @ The Breakbeat - 9:30PM SUNDAY – October 4th Funtober Fest @ The Barn Meriam Park - 2:00PM Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metric_studios_chico/