Submerge Magazine: Issue 220 (August 15 - 29, 2016)

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Can’t decide what to do these days? I know! Good God man, me neither; the options are endless. There is always a lot going on in Sacramento, but once August hits, there are fun events day in and day out and it seems like there’s no slowing down until November.

Do you like to go see live music?

Maybe some stand-up comedy shows?

Perhaps catch a dance performance and/ or a theatrical production?

While it’s a blessing there’s so much going on that there’s no way you can be bored, it’s also a curse because you just physically can’t do it all. Regardless, we here at Submerge love to help by highlighting a bit of the radness going down in our area in each issue. And in turn, we leave you with the headache of figuring out what you’re going to do with your free time.

As in every issue, you can always pick from the hundreds of live music shows going down by checking out our day-to-day breakdown in the best music calendar in town (yes I’m biased) starting on page 24. We especially like the band The Coathangers, who are coming to town on Aug. 20 to play The Colony with L.A. Witch and local faves Destroy Boys.

On page 18 you can find our Q&A with Stephanie Luke, the band’s drummer and co-vocalist.

Up for some comedy, you say? What do you know, we have—since day one of Submerge—loved the comedy scene here in Sacramento. You can always find out who is coming to town or which locals are playing because we have a special comedy calendar section in every issue. Right after the music section, yup, there’s comedy (see page 26). And guess what? Local comedian Daniel Humbarger is recording his first album on Aug. 26 and 27 at Sacramento Comedy Spot. You can read up about this hilarious guy starting on page 20. I have seen Daniel live and can vouch for how genuinely funny he is.

There’s nothing better than experiencing a live dance performance, and lately it has been my favorite thing to see. Sacramento has some amazing dance collectives, one being the Capital Dance Project. They’re about to dive into their second year of Behind the Barre at Crest Theatre, also on Aug. 26 and 27.

You can learn about this group and their upcoming performance in our feature on them starting on page 22.

Variety! I tell you, we have it in this issue. Not only are our large features well-rounded, but we have some smaller write-ups on things we think you’d like as well. How about turning your van into an office and hitting the coast? See our Outside the 9-to-5 column on page 11. Maybe you’re ready to meet up with some friends for happy hour? We highly suggest the Kasbah Lounge; see page 15. Looking for a movie to hide from the heat? Check out our review of Captain Fantastic on page 28 (our writer rated it 4 stars out of 5, making it the most liked movie we’ve reviewed all year).

Read up, then get out there and have some fun while enjoying the best our region has to offer in music, art, food and more!

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When it comes to awesome events in and around the Sacramento area, the next month or so is absolutely stacked with everything from amazing art exhibits, to music festivals, to street fairs and everything in between. Here’s a brief breakdown of some events we think you should know about that haven’t already been featured in Submerge. Start marking those calendars and making plans in three, two, one ...

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Rise of the Reel Multimedia Art Exhibit: Aug. 20 Uprise Collective is a group of photographers and creatives known for holding epic art exhibits that benefit local charities, and Rise of the Reel at Crest Theatre on Saturday, Aug. 20 is their marquee event. At this show, expect insane photography, time lapses, motion pictures, documentaries and more, all displayed on the big screen. Tickets are just $15 and are available online at Uprisecollective.org.

Proceeds benefit Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

Sacramento Comedy Festival: Sept. 9–11 The Sacramento Comedy Spot is hosting the sixth annual Sacramento Comedy Festival from Sept. 9–11. The fest includes improv groups, stand-up comedians and sketch comedy groups from not only our region, but from all over the country. One of the best parts about it is that the shows are really affordable, most being around just $10! Tickets and more information can be found at Saccomedyfest.com.

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City of Trees Music Festival: Sept. 10 Massive radio-friendly headliners like Weezer, Panic! at the Disco, Phantogram, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness and others join a heavy-hitting list of local acts like Cemetary Sun, Young Aundee, Trophii, Joy and Madness and many more at this giant one-day music festival taking place Saturday, Sept. 10 at Bonney Field.

Tickets are $54.50 available online at Cityoftrees. com. Perks: no additional pesky fees and parking is free!

Winters Earthquake Festival: Aug. 26 The Winters Chamber of Commerce invites all to come explore their cute-as-hell downtown area at the Winters Earthquake Festival on Friday, Aug. 26 from 5–10 p.m. Snack on bites from local restaurants and peruse local vendors’ goods while moving and shaking to live music from the Terry Sheets Band and Time Bandits. Bring the whole family! Learn more at Facebook.com/winterschamber.

3 Sarah Marie Hawkins’ Art Installation at Outlet Coworking: Aug. 27 One of the brightest stars of the local art scene, Sarah Marie Hawkins, is holding an art exhibit Aug. 27 at Outlet Coworking titled Two Thousand Five Hundred Minutes. In this installation of fifty art pieces, Hawkins created each one in under 50 minutes, and each work of art will be priced depending on how long it took her to finish.

For example, a piece that took her 49 minutes will be just $49. Learn more about the artist and her non-profit collective at Facebook.com/ menageriesacramento.

4 Sacramento Mural Festival: Aug. 20–27 A group of hand-selected artists from all over the world, including a few from right here in Sacramento, will paint murals all over town from Aug. 20–27 as part of the first-ever Sacramento Mural Festival. Learn more at Sacramentomuralfestival.com and keep an eye on future issues of Submerge for photos of the finished works and interviews with participating artists.

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Dry Digging Music Festival: Sept. 2–3 The beautiful El Dorado Fairgrounds in Placerville will host the two-day reggae/rock/ hip-hop extravaganza Dry Diggings Festival on Sept. 2–3. Whether you camp out for the weekend or just head up for one day you’ll enjoy cold craft beer and top-notch tunes from bands like Rebelution, Tribal Seeds, The Expendables, ZGE (Zion I + The Grouch + Eligh), Passafire, Through the Roots and so many others. Tickets range in price so check out Drydiggingsfestival.com for details.

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8 American River Music Festival: Sept. 16–19 We here at Submerge have long been singing praise for American River Music Festival, going down this year from Sept. 16–19 at the picturesque Lotus Park in Coloma. This is the 10th anniversary of ARMF and they’re coming out swinging with groups like The Dust Bowl Revival, Arden Park Roots, Birds of Chicago, Achilles Wheel, Bryan Elijah Smith and The Wild Hearts, T Sisters and many others set to perform. Snag your tickets in advance starting at just $40 at Americanrivermusic.org or by calling (530) 622-6044. Remember to bring your swimsuit because the name of this fest does not lie, it’s literally right on the American River!

9 #HOFDAY: Sept. 24 River Walk Park in West Sacramento is going to be on fire on Saturday, Sept. 24 when Sacramento’s HOF crew (short for “Hall of Fame”) hosts their second annual music festival, #HOFDAY. Emcees and DJs will rule the day with performances from the likes of Metro Boomin, Soosh*e!, Chuuwee, DRLN, C-Plus, DJ Oasis, Steeziak, Roman Austin, Joseph One, DJ Rock Bottom and dozens of others. Don’t miss this one. Tickets are available at Hofdayparty.com.

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Most of us aren’t lucky enough to be born wealthy. The vast majority of us plebes have to work to survive, and that’s a real shame because working sucks. If given the choice, most people would choose to avoid a structured work environment, but the need for money usually wins out. So we work to earn money, even if we don’t like what we do.

It can be a delicate balancing act, but people will do a lot of things they don’t like if the pay is good.

There are some jobs, however, that still aren’t worth it, no matter how much money is involved. These are the jobs that only a fool would accept and only a sadist would keep.

When you tell people you have one of these jobs, you will receive sympathy, condolences or even outright disgust. These are the jobs that no one really wants, but someone has to do, and the list is long.

We’ve all seen the listicles around the web claiming to tell you what the worst jobs are. They tend to focus on salary and things like number of hours worked to determine which jobs you shouldn’t take. While I agree that those things are important, they really only begin to scratch the surface on what makes a job shitty. It’s not always obvious and in fact, some of the worst jobs in the country are ones that even smart people clamor for.

The worst job in the country is not often thought of that way, but being the president of the United States has got to suck. Sure you have power, money and a house, but at what cost? The interview process alone is a complete nightmare. By the end of the election, half of the country is bound to not only hate you, but actively engage in your destruction and that’s before you even start the job.

Once you are president, your every move (past, present and future) is scrutinized in excruciating detail. No matter what you learn, you will never be allowed to change your mind on anything unless you want to be accused of flip-flopping or called a coward. No matter what you do, many will consider you a terrible person just for having the gall to take the worst job this country has to offer.

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Bocephus Chigger bocephus@submergemag.com Political campaign spokesperson might sound like a fine political job, but there is a lot more to it than just holding a press conference every week. You are on call for disaster control 24/7. Every time something bad happens or the president says something stupid, you are on deck to answer all of the inane questions that are likely to follow. Sure, the pay might make up for the high number of working hours that a campaign spokesperson must undertake, and maybe you luck out and get a president that stays out of trouble, but what if you ended up being Donald Trump’s campaign spokesperson?

Would the pay even matter if you are required to defend a small-handed, dim-witted, orange, angry troll every time he opened his mouth? He seems to have a knack for infuriating large swaths of society all at once, so your hands would certainly be full. You might even be asked to remind everyone how sexy he thinks his daughter is. I’d say Trump spokesperson is a 25-hour-a-day job (at least) and will cost you more than your friends. You can kiss your soul goodbye too.

In many ways, Trump spokesperson is very similar to another terrible job: wastewater treatment plant operator. Like working for Trump, the pay and benefits are probably great, but in order to collect them, you have to stand near an open sewage pipe spewing nonstop horrendous shit all day long.

The most horrific part of working in a waste water treatment plant is that eventually, you get used to the smell. Of course, that doesn’t mean that it stopped smelling; it just means that it doesn’t smell to you anymore. Worse yet, you probably won’t notice if you start smelling like shit too.

If there is a chance that you could lose the ability to smell an entire town’s worth of dookie even when surrounded by it, then you should pass on the job. If your future boss will need you to repeatedly explain why he is openly trying to fuck his own daughter, you should pass on the job. Even if someone tells you that you could be the leader of the free world, you should tell them to go to hell.

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Working as my own boss sometimes includes weekends glued to the computer—writing, editing, internet surfing … when all of a sudden I glance at the upper right hand side of the computer screen and realize it’s 5 p.m. on a Saturday. What have I done? I haven’t seen the sun today and as I browse through Instagram and I see my friends relaxing on rafts, sipping wine and exploring cool waterfalls, I realize I’m doing something wrong.

I don’t need Wi-Fi for most of my work, so why always be connected? So, I introduce to you my mini series I’m calling, “Office Anywhere.” This week’s focus: the Marin Headlands.

As a side note, you do not just have to go here to work.

It is a beautiful place that can be explored for hours on end.

Well-known Sacramento photographer Nicholas Wray and lesser-known Sacramento photographer, myself, decided we had enough of urban, coffee shop work days, day after day after day. Nick recently invested in a pimpedout, ultra-hipster, dirtbag climber van, equipped with lighting and electricity powered by solar panels—perfect for plugging in a laptop on the road. So, on Thursday we headed for the coast in search of a better work space.

We spent the first two days in one of my favorite little coastal towns (if I told you the name of it, I would have to SubmergeMag.com

kill you. It’s a well-kept secret that will stay well-kept with me, at least for now), parked next to the beach, opened all the doors and started up shop. Surely, folks who walked by scoffed at the fact that we were on our laptops instead of experiencing the scenery, but we were experiencing the scenery, also while getting work done.

On Saturday we grabbed breakfast after hanging out with our new Aussie friend who was exploring California on a motorcycle and headed toward the Marin Headlands.

All I really knew about the the headlands was the overpopulated lookout point providing a view of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city. Passing that, we headed down the road, further and further; no semis allowed. The road was steep and windy and the fog weaved in and out of the trees surrounding us. As we continued to drive we came across old buildings, tunnels and cement forts peeking out from behind the fog.

Continuing down the road did not cease to amaze— surrounded by peninsulas with violent waves crashing on the giant coastal boulders, little trails leading to abandoned fortresses overlooking the ocean or buried under the earth and giant buildings at the bottom of the hill that looked like something out of the movie, The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Here is a list of things to do and see there. Some of these I experienced, but many I need to go back for:

Hawk Hill (aka Battery 129), a historic military site with tunnels, gun pits and supposedly great bird watching, but all I saw was bright white fog.

Just down the road and to the left, a trail down to Black Sands Beach.

Unfortunately I found out about this one after the trip.

Battery Mendell: My favorite part of this one was the smaller fort up the hill. We stood on the balcony of the old deserted fort looking out over large cliffs to the Pacific Ocean (er …

Gulf of the Farallones—gotta get to the Farallon Islands one day).

Obviously, the Point Bonita Lighthouse. Though, I will say this was the most touristy of all our adventures and although beautiful, not my favorite stop.

Walking into the Marin Headlands Hostel, the pleasant aroma from organic, homemade dinners floated throughout the high ceilings of the kitchen. We didn’t stay here, but I’m definitely going back for this one. Must book in advance.

Finally, you must head to Rodeo Beach for either a morning surf session or simply to be in awe of the beauty of the sea. The coastal trail just at the end of the road is a nice, easy hike that provides views of the ocean … maybe a little too close to the edge of the cliff.

After a day of exploring we parked the van down at Rodeo Beach for some dinner and work. Opening the backdoors to the moist fog air and listening to the sound of the small pebbles move with every crashing wave, was, well, the best office I’ve ever had.

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Calling All Star Wars Fans! Crest Theatre Is Screening The Force Awakens Along With a Costume Contest! • Sept. 2 The number of records that 2015’s Star Wars: the Force Awakens shattered is simply mind-boggling: It’s the highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Avatar; it was the fastest film to gross $1 billion (it took just 12 days!); it had the biggest worldwide opening weekend and single weekend gross ($529 million!); it had the widest worldwide IMAX release (937 IMAX screens!); it’s the highest-grossing Star Wars film of all time; and the list just goes and goes. And it’s no surprise, really, it’s an amazingly entertaining piece of cinema best viewed on a large screen surrounded by friends and fellow Star Wars fans. Luckily for us here in Sacramento, the beloved art house Crest Theatre is bringing this bad boy back to the big screen on Friday, Sept. 2 for one show only at 7:30 p.m. So if you somehow missed it in a theater the first time around, or just want to see it on a big screen for the 12th time (hey, we’re not judging!), snag your tickets starting at just $8 now at Crestsacramento.com. There will also be a fun costume contest with great prizes so bust out your best Kylo Ren, Han Solo or Rey outfits and dress to impress. Crest is located at 1013 K St. You can reach them by phone by calling (916) 476-3356. Their box office is open Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and tickets can be purchased during this time as well as on any event night.

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If you’ve never experienced the rush of catching a fish, you’re really missing out. Feeling the taptap-tap of a fish nibbling on your bait and watching the bobber go underwater before reeling in your catch is simply a great and rewarding feeling for those of all ages. If you’re interested in getting into the sport, the Fulton-El Camino Recreation and Park District and the Fishing in the City program invite you out to Howe Park Pond (2201 Cottage Way) on Saturday, Sept. 3 to take part in their free fishing instructional clinic! There is no need to get a fishing license or to even bring gear, as they’ll have up to 50 loaner rods with bait and tackle available. The pond will be stocked with catfish and there is no need to register, as it is first-come-first-serve. The event runs from 8:30 a.m.–noon. For more information call (916) 358-2872 or visit Fecrecpark.com, hit the “events” tab and look for the “Fishing in the City” link. Good luck out there!

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All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream at the Sacramento Zoo’s 32nd Annual Ice Cream Safari • Aug. 20 Bring on the brain freeze! If “all-you-can-eat ice cream” didn’t already sell you on this tasty summer event, then maybe knowing that all proceeds raised at the Sacramento Zoo’s 32nd Annual Ice Cream Safari go to benefit animal care and general maintenance at the zoo will put you over the top. Tough to argue with that! So no matter what your fave flavor is, be it rainbow sherbet, chocolate, cookies ‘n’ cream or just plain ol’ vanilla, come on out from 4–8 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, because event sponsor Baskin Robbins will have you covered and then some with a dozen different ice cream varieties (including some sugar- and dairy-free options). Get yours in a cone, sundae or float and lap it up as you peruse the zoo’s 14 acres while also enjoying endless free Coca-Cola products. There will be face painting for the kiddos and a “GiRaffle” with fun prizes. Tickets for adults are just $20 and children ages 2–11 are $15. Reserve yours now online at Saczoo.org, in person at the zoo from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily or by calling (916) 808-5888.

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When temperatures in the valley soar to the upper 90s and 100s, you know it’s time to head to the big beautiful lake in the sky.

That’s right, Lake Tahoe is most definitely where it’s at in the summer, specifically South Lake Tahoe, even more specifically on Thursday evenings for the awesome beachfront concert series known as Live at Lakeview. Tried and true for five seasons now, Live at Lakeview is celebrating their 50th show this Thursday, Aug. 18 with headliners Diego’s Umbrella making their South Lake Tahoe debut.

This San Francisco-based gypsy rock crew has rocked such largescale events as Outside Lands and Bottle Rock, so it’ll be a real treat to see ‘em for free on the beach in Tahoe! Opening the show at 4:30 p.m. will be Swamp Zen, a big, badass funk band from Chico.

The Live at Lakeview series then wraps up for the year on Thursday, Aug. 25 with ska/reggae/rock veterans Lavish Green headlining with support from blues/rock outfit, and South Lake Tahoe locals, the Wesley Orsolic Band. These events take place at Lakeview Commons, located on corner of Lakeview Avenue and Highway 50. Admission is free, shows run from 4:30–8:30 p.m., and all ages are welcome.

For more information, visit Liveatlakeview.com and/or connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (@LiveatLakeview).

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Words & photos Ronnie Cline Midtown Sacramento has a plethora of happy hour deals, but I’ve found that the offerings can sometimes be a little predictable and uninspired.

With this in mind, I took on the challenge of searching out a local happy hour menu with options that stray from the usual taco, slider and nacho deals.

After hearing about their great food and impeccable service, I turned to Kasbah Lounge, which is right in the heart of Midtown near J and 22nd, to satisfy my craving.

While researching the menu, I quickly realized the vast amount of happy hour items I could order for under $20 was more than enough for two people, so I called in backup to help me consume the upcoming finger food feast.

Walking in to Kasbah Lounge after a long day was very soothing. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is comfortable and inviting. Dim lighting and Middle Eastern music set the mood, which worked perfectly with the soft pillows that were sprinkled along recessed, cushioned bench seating. My friend wanted to partake in SubmergeMag.com

the happy hour hookah special, which is only $10, so we ended up seated outside in the cozy courtyard. As the sun pounded the sidewalks of midtown, we were tucked away under a string of lights, flanked by green plants and felt a sense of cooled calm.

I started with a pint of sangria ($4) that was surprisingly balanced and refreshing. Sangria can easily be cloyingly sweet, but Kasbah’s mix of red wine, brandy, cinnamon, orange juice and apple juice was just right. From there we jumped into the food portion of the menu head first, ordering hummus with pita ($3), assorted marinated olives ($3), falafel with green tahini sauce ($4) and harissa with chili chicken wings ($4) The house-made hummus with pita came out first. Excited about the prospect of great tasting hummus, I instinctively fashioned a piece of pita into a makeshift bulldozer, scooping the fresh tasting mixtures of chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini and jalapeños into my mouth. I was not disappointed. I found the hummus and pita to be an energizing way to satisfy my happy hour “chips and dip” craving.

The assorted marinated olives came out next.

Immersed in harissa paste and lemon peel, I found the olives to be the perfect snack while smoking hookah, carrying on a conversation, and sipping sangria. The addictive briny bites

complemented the sweetness of the sangria perfectly.

Like a one-two punch, out came the falafel with green tahini sauce and the harissa with chili chicken wings. The falafel arrived at the table with said green tahini sauce, as well as a generous dollop of labneh (Lebanese yogurt) which was mixed with Moroccan preserved lemon peel, mint and a drizzle of olive oil. At first glance the falafel looked overcooked, but after my first bite I took back all assumptions. Bursting with the flavor of a garden of fresh herbs, the falafel’s looks were deceiving, and enhanced even more with a schmear of labneh or gingerly dipped into the bright citrus tahini sauce, which was bursting with parsley, garlic and lemon zest.

Rubbing our stomachs in a circular motion— clearly displaying the signs of being “tanked up”—we knew we had one more dish to try: the harissa with chili chicken wings. This was our most traditional “happy hour” choice, but after I glanced at a handful of Yelp reviews raving about the wings, I couldn’t pass them up. Promising

to be a bit spicy, the wings were deep fried and tossed in a mixture of sriracha, harissa and honey, then topped with sesame seeds. I eagerly dug in. The wings were spicy, but the heat wasn’t overwhelming due to the honey in the glaze. The garlic aioli that came with the wings was tasty but not needed. I preferred the wings as they were and, even though I was filled to the brim, had no trouble leaving only bones on my plate.

Kasbah Lounge is a great happy hour destination for those looking for a refreshing alternative. Don’t expect TVs showing sports, or the people next to you throwing back well shots. Expect a classy, casual place to unwind; a perfect place to grab a drink with a date, meet up with a Kasbah Lounge is located at 2115 J Street. They open friend for hookah every night at 5 p.m. (closed or enjoy some Monday's). Happy hour runs everyday from 5 - 7 p.m. Late alone time. I night happy hour (drinks only) definitely is from 10 p.m. to close Sunday see myself through Thursday. For more info, including online menus, heading back go to Kasbahlounge.com or soon. call (916) 442-4388.

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Drummer/Vocalist Stephanie Luke on 10 years in The Coathangers, new album Nosebleed Weekend Words Andrew C. Russell • photo matt odom

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ne of the least appreciated offshoots of the American Dream is the prospect that, at any given moment, you can drop out of the humdrum of everyday life, pick up a guitar, bass or drum kit, and take to the roads forever, melting faces from coast to coast with fast, hard rock ‘n’ roll.

Countless souls have had the itch, but few have dared to scratch. Julia Kugel (aka Crook Kid Coathanger) Meredith Franco (aka Minnie Coathanger) and Stephanie Luke (aka Rusty Coathanger) are a furious handful of those few.

A decade ago in Atlanta they formed, as a “joke” (self-described), with minimal technical know-how. From the beginning, they were imbued with the punk spirit, howling and bashing their way through every shade of the underground—garage, post-punk, indie-pop, lo-fi—recording a slew of consistently raw but increasingly tight records. The latest of the bunch, Nosebleed Weekend, dropped earlier this year and demonstrates the full crystallization of the group’s sound, with chops, dynamism, and style to spare. Personal band-favorite “Squeeki Tiki” harks back to their unruly beginnings, punctuated by cheeky snarling and a central hook supplied by a dog’s chew toy, while more moody numbers like “Excuse Me” inject a deserthighway mystique into the Coathanger oeuvre. The sound is more polished

than ever this time around, a turn of events that owes itself to a combination of new scenery (the band recorded in a legendary L.A. studio unused for decades) and plain, good-old getting better with age. While the band has leaped upward from each album to the next, Nosebleed Weekend sees them hitting an irresistible stride.

These days, you’re more likely to catch The Coathangers at a festival than in a living room. Their nonstop jet-setting has even left Franco with a chronic nosebleed that worked its way into the title and cover of the new album. Still they’ve managed to maintain an endearingly personal touch. Likely inspired by the custom goodie-bags that they handed out at their earliest shows, the first pressings of Nosebleed Weekend came with a care package that showed off the band’s signature cheekiness, complete with a lollipop, surgical mask (autographed), condom, tampon, Band-Aid dispenser and scratch and sniff sticker. By parts sweet, savage, charming and alarming, The Coathangers have managed to snag a unique corner of punk-tinged rock ‘n’ roll that will continue to develop as long as they’re around.

We recently dropped a quick line to Luke to catch up with the past, present and future of the band.

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Has there been a change in style from your previous records?

You can just tell that the production value has gone up. The equipment that we got to use was amazing, because we were recording at this place called Valentine Studios, which hadn’t been used since the late ‘70s. But it’s a place that had been there forever. We worked with a producer this time around, Nic Jodoin. I don’t think this record’s too different, though.

Usually where the group is at musically reflects where we’re at in our personal lives— maybe it just came out a little more on this album. It’s pretty much the same methods we’ve been using. We just get together and jam it out.

When did you first hear the calling to punk rock in your life?

I’ve always been into it personally, since when I was in high school and middle school. I guess with the other girls it was a little bit later in their lives. I like to think that we’re not just straightforward punk rock. There’s a lot of other elements that we bring to the table besides just being loud and fast. But also, punk rock is like a certain kind of thinking, too, like the spirit of it—not giving a fuck what other people think, sticking to what you believe in, and all that good stuff.

What has been the craziest moment of the past 10 years?

Not sure. We just recently played a great show at the Bowery Ballroom [New York City] —that was pretty epic. That was the first time we had huge lines outside the place. We played at Zanzabar [Louisville, Kentucky] last night, and that was wicked awesome because a lot of the audience were singing along to the songs, which is just insane for me to think about.

Is it hard to maintain the same fierce attitude after 10 years?

We’re not as angry necessarily as when we started out. I mean, I was 25 when we started out, now I’m 35. I’m just different as a person, not as angry as a person. Everybody’s still got angst coming from somewhere at some point.

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What’s your personal favorite Coathangers album?

I love them all, but if I had to say, it would definitely be the last one we did because it was such a labor of love.

In particular, I love playing “Squeeki Tiki.” That’s usually the closer for every show. It’s fun to play; Julia goes out into the audience with her squeaky toy.

I heard that the squeaker ended up going out on it, and she had a whole audition process for a new one.

Julia spent many hours at Petco trying to find the right one. A coworker of ours, when he found out that someone had stolen it after she had finally found the one with the perfect sound, he went out and bought a box full of them for her. So now we’re all set [laughs].

Any advice for bands just starting out?

Don’t listen to anybody. Just do what you wanna do and keep doing it, and if you love it and enjoy it, just go for it. You’ve got nothing to lose, and people tend to forget that no one starts out as a perfect musician or performer, everybody comes from someplace. If it’s not so great at the beginning, just work hard at it, put your passion into it, put your life into your music and see what happens. Don’t let anyone tell you how to play, or that it sucks, or whatever else, because there’s always going to be haters. Male or female, it doesn’t matter, just go for it.

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I heard that the band used to bring cookies or other little gift bags to shows when you started out.

It was because we were nervous, and we’d never really played shows before. We wanted to make everything a little bit lighter by bringing the comforts of home to the shows, just to get everybody to chill out, have fun and not take things so seriously.

“I like to think that we’re not just straightforward punk rock. There’s a lot of other elements that we bring to the table besides just being loud and fast. But also, punk rock is like a certain kind of thinking, too, like the spirit of it— not giving a fuck what other people think, sticking to what you believe in, and all that good stuff.”

– The Coathangers’ Stephanie Luke

Were there any particular records that made you think “This is what I want to do”?

There are so many records that did that to me. NOFX, Face to Face, Black Flag, anything punk from the year 1977 was a big thing for me. Iggy Pop melted my face, the Ramones … It’s hard to pick just one. Anything fast, loud and hard. We try to take from a lot of that music, a little here, a little there.

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Life is a series of up and down events. It’s just something we want to be more aware of. We don’t want to be screaming in peoples faces all of the time. It’s all in how you say it, and I think we just try to say what we have to say in a not so angsty way, but still be strongminded about it at the same time.

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See The Coathangers live in Sacramento when they play The Colony (3512 Stockton Boulevard) on Aug. 20. Also performing will be L.A. Witch and Destroy Boys. For more information on the venue, visit Facebook.com/ thecolonysactown. If you’d like a copy of The Coathangers' latest album, Nosebleed Weekend, check out Thecoathangers.com.

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The room at Comedy Spot was pretty full that night.

It was easy to grab a seat in the back with everyone else who came by themselves; sitting one empty seat apart from one another.

Humbarger did about 10 minutes, maybe a little less. He was funny and entertaining, and the crowd was responding to that. He propped his arm up on the empty mic stand from time to time, as other comics do, and it felt casual, it didn’t even look uncomfortable, like I know it must be.

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putting their hands in the actual garbage can, just so they could set the bottle down quietly. As he finished, the room erupted in unanimous applause.

Now, I don’t know if that is common etiquette, but more than one person did it during his set. This writer was moved by the level of appreciation and unspoken etiquette.

Humbarger is recording an album on Aug. 26 and 27 at the Comedy Spot. The album is going to be released on Stand Up! Records, out of Minneapolis. He was also just added to the San Francisco Comedy Competition, kicking off Sept. 8–Oct. 2. Past contestants include Ellen DeGeneres, Louis C.K. and Robin Williams.

For the following interview, I met with Humbarger at Dad’s on J Street to talk and maybe order a burger, but I never ended up ordering a burger, and we both just drank water that we brought with us. (Thanks, Dad’s!)

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Has anyone ever introduced you as Daniel Hamburger?

No … [Laughs] Yeah, totally, every day since kindergarten.

What do you feel draws people to stand-up comedy on any given night, over something like a concert or a show?

I feel like in comedy, the things that are going to connect with people are more honest. And a lot of that is vulnerability, which was hard for me at first. My father passed away when I was 13, and it was like, my mom said it was like a switch, you know, I was like a really happy kid, and then it was like someone flipped a switch, and I was just on robot-status. So that was tough for me at first, I would do esoteric material. I didn’t really like talking about myself that much, but the more I did it, I felt much more comfortable with it, and I also realized that people crave that vulnerability. They like to connect with you, and I think that’s what’s cool about comedy.

How would you describe your experience as a comedian?

People ask me to sum up the experience of doing stand-up comedy, in a nutshell, so what I like to tell them then is a tale of two nights: So one night, I’m at the Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, and my hero Robin Williams is there.

I meet Robin Williams, he’s super nice and I’m talking with him. I’m so giddy … So I go out and have a good set, and I get off stage and he’s like [In Robin Williams’ voice], “Great set, well done, well done,” and I’m like, “Oh my God!” It meant so much to me; my hero just told me I did a good job.

And then the very next night, me and Johnny Taylor drive down to Lodi for a bar gig, and we bomb our dicks off. Like, there’s people staring at me like I have a third eye, and I get off the stage, and some guy’s like, [in a tough Southern accent] “I don’t think this is for you, buddy.”

So you know one night your hero is telling you, “You had a great set,” and then the next night, some hillbilly in a bar is telling you, “You should hang up your gloves [laughs].”

Is there a moment when you decided that you wanted to become a comedian?

There’s this story that my mom tells me, I don’t remember it, but we were watching The Tonight Show, and there was this comedian on there, and he wasn’t that funny, and I told my mom she should call The Tonight Show, and I went on about it for like a week, you know? “Did you call The Tonight Show? Did you call The Tonight Show?” She never called … and I haven’t spoken to her since [laughs].

My parents loved comedy, they were always watching it on TV. I used to steal my dad’s Richard Pryor Live! cassette and listen to it all the time.

What comedians inspired you before you wanted to be a comedian?

That Richard Pryor cassette that my dad had, I absolutely adored. Robin Williams, then Def Jam, Martin Lawrence and his first album Talkin’ Shit.

What about stuff you’ve been listening to of more recent times?

Doug Stanhope’s Beer Hall Putsch, Bill Burr’s Let it Go and also Sarah Silverman’s Jesus is Magic.

I really like Maria Bamford. She’s so weird and does all these weird voices; I dig that.

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“My father passed away when I was 13, and it was like, my mom said it was like a switch, you know, I was like a really happy kid, and then it was like someone flipped a switch, and I was just on robot-status. So that was tough for me at first, I would do esoteric material.

I didn’t really like talking about myself that much, but the more I did it, I felt much more comfortable with it, and I also realized that people crave that vulnerability.

They like to connect with you, and I think that’s what’s cool about comedy.”

– Comedian Daniel Humbarger If there was something that you would want people to take away from seeing you perform, what would it be?

I feel like I did everything I was supposed to, you know? I came from a poor background …

My parents never finished high school, and I went to law school, even though that was something that people from other families do, not somebody like me, and I graduated in 2009, right when the economy … just when shit just hit the fan.

At the end of the day, with my dad dying at such an early age, it taught me that all of this is just kind of temporary and just to be happy, and if you feel that right now you’re not doing what you want to do, then you might want to re-evaluate things.

That’s kind of what the theme of my album is, it’s basically about me being over-educated.

I mean I’m glad I got an education …

Obviously, it’s useful and all that, but it’s like, we’re kind of in a system where it’s more of a racket for banks and institutions to make money.

I think more than anything, I just want people to have a good time and be happy, you know, because it seems fleeting. I deal with anxiety and depression sometimes, but you know what, when people are happy, you can tell, and I think that resonates. So, that’s what I want.

Was there a point when you were a lawyer when you were like, “Damn, I gotta pursue comedy instead?”

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Tutus, Taiko, and 10-hour Workouts

Off-Season Sacramento Ballet Dancers Create Capital Dance Project Words Nur Kausar

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irrored studios in the rear of the old brick school at 2420 N St.—now the E. Claire Raley Studio for the Performing Arts and home to the Sacramento Ballet— reflect the toned bodies of 20 dancers to the eclectic sounds of classical piano, EDM and taiko drum.

These rooms are normally empty this time of year.

Sacramento Ballet is off season and the dancers commit to summer jobs or other activities to pay the bills and stay in shape.

Last year, however, a cohort of dancers decided to complete a long-desired goal to perform beyond the constraints of the Ballet, displaying their full personalities and potential in a oneday, crowdfunded and sponsored show.

The first performance in summer 2015 as the Capital Dance Project (CDP) was more than a success—it created a local artist collaboration phenomenon. As a result, this year Sacramento Ballet dancers have teamed up with the artist group behind the hugely successful Art Hotel to bring a two-night local art experience to the Crest Theatre called Behind the Barre: Made in Sacramento.

The CDP dancers run the gamut of putting on a show.

They choreograph original pieces, raise funds, book the venue, design and make costumes, market and manage the collaborative process with visual, musical and digital artists from beginning to end.

Behind the Barre will be made up of nine original acts. One of those acts is choreographed by Kaori Higashiyama, who is also the main costume mistress for CDP and dances in five other acts.

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CDP coordinator Alexandra Cunningham, who won’t be dancing this summer due to ACL surgery, says Higashiyama’s piece is one of several that stands out for her because of its personal connections.

Higashiyama, who started dancing at age three in Japan after seeing her mother dance (her mother, now in her late 50s, still dances), says she was inspired by the music of local violinistlooper Joe Kye, and had him record a piece her grandmother used to sing to her when she was younger. Her choreography reflects her Japanese background, with a winter theme. The costumes for her piece have a personal touch—they’re made from scrap materials from her parents’ decorative fabric company in Japan.

“I’m very excited that the fabric was made by my parents,” Higashiyama says one afternoon over tea at Temple Coffee on K Street. “This summer, I visited my parents in Japan, and they had these old scraps, which were beautiful but were not going to be sold. But my parents don’t make clothing fabric. I wanted to make a traditional tutu but for the first time I used a stiff, unstretchy fabric, so it was really challenging. But I thought I will give it a shot and see how it goes.”

That attitude resonates throughout CDP, as the dancers leave their comfort zones to put together performances unlike anything they have ever seen or danced in, all in a matter of a few weeks.

Cunningham talks about another act excitedly, unsure how to narrow down which to highlight because each is so unique.

Choreographer and dancer Julia Feldman, for example, is working with composer Andy Tan on an original composition with piano,

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violin and viola in which the dance movements showcase the music.

“Seeing the music come alive is how I describe her choreography,” Cunningham says of Feldman. “She focuses on full-body movement, showcasing the upper body and arms first and showing how simple arm movements are very expressive.”

Each choreographer envisions his/her own costume idea to match the piece, Higashiyama says. For Feldman, the inspiration included tulips with some tricks hidden within the costumes.

The tulip colors were hand painted onto the fabric by dancer and designer Jaime Orrego, who has been assisting Higashiyama while also rehearsing for several acts in the performance.

“I love that a painter and a choreographer can get together and create a cohesive piece of art like this,” Orrego says of the CDP performance. He just completed his first season with the Sacramento Ballet and says he was excited to have an opportunity to stretch his limits and utilize his formal artistic training through this summer performance.

“This is a great way to introduce people who aren’t ballet goers to ballet, but in a whole new way,” he says. “It gives us dancers a chance to be more free and experimental.”

Behind him, dancers, including Higashiyama, are rehearsing for choreographer Christopher Nachtrab’s piece, which includes technological art in the form of motion sensor orbs that light simultaneously with the dancers’ movements. Nachtrab, who has danced with the Sacramento Ballet for eight seasons, leads the dancers as classical music plays in the background. The artistic Dive Into Sacramento & Its Surrounding Areas

“This is a great way to introduce people who aren’t ballet goers to ballet, but in a whole new way. It gives us dancers a chance to be more free and experimental.”

– Capital Dance Project dancer and designer Jaime Orrego vision is in collaboration with Kevin Zee, with VSP providing the technical goodies.

CDP has been the beneficiary of several useful donations and grants to help jumpstart this summer’s project. Sacramento Republic FC, the local soccer team, provided a $15,000 matching grant from their Glory Glory Sacramento Fund, which will benefit at-risk children, says dancer Shania Rasmussen.

One of the youngest Ballet performers, Rasmussen completed her third season at age 20 and is one of the choreographers and marketing heads for CDP. “We are bringing 100 kids to each of our two shows and also doing outreach so if the kids can’t come to us, we will take the performance to them,” she says excitedly about the recent grant.

“We want to make this accessible to everyone.”

Rasmussen, who also started dancing at a young age, says CDP has given her career opportunities that she doesn’t otherwise think should would find at her age without a degree. But, she and Orrego note, each dancer in CDP has a unique background, and each person’s skills have been utilized to make this performance a reality.

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“We all do a lot of prep during the year, discussing funding and marketing, but the entire show is rehearsed and done in three weeks,” Rasmussen says. “We want the Sacramento art scene to grow and this is our way to do it.”

Like any artist, she, Orrego and Cunningham all note separately, their goal is to invoke an emotion in those seeing the art.

“When people think of ballet, they may think of Swan Lake or tutus, that it’s rigid and boring,” Cunningham says. “But as a dancer, you have to be able to do any type of movement possible.

You have to turn and flip up in the air, and yeah, we can do that.

“But what you’re going to see here, it’s not going to be your traditional ballet, it’ll be more innovative,” she adds. “You don’t have to speak a certain language to understand it, everyone can understand body language.”

The best part? Tickets to this exclusive dance party on Aug. 26 and 27 are only $25, available through the Crest. To help the dancers pay their rent this summer, check out Capitaldanceproject. org and contribute to their Crowdrise campaign. Open rehearsal schedules are Catch The Capital Dance Project’s available on their Facebook 2016 production Behind the Barre: Made in Sacramento Aug. 26 and page. Check out Off to the 27 at the Crest Theatre, located at Races Food and Wine Tasting 1013 K St. in Sacramento. Doors at the Railroad Museum Aug. both nights open at 6:30 p.m. with 20 from 6:30–8 p.m. for a the show starting at 7:30 p.m.

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Torch Club Singer-Songwriter Showcase in the Round: Richard March, Adam Varona, Ryan Thompson, 5:30 p.m.; For Sayle, Sean Fleming, 9 p.m.

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8.15 Monday

Blue Lamp Lorin Walker Madsen and the Hustlers, Commerce TX, Chuck Humphreys, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

LowBrau Motown on Monday’s w/ DJ Epik, 9 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Nebraska Mondays hosted by Ross Hammond, 7:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson and Friends, 6 p.m.

Starlite Lounge The Dread Crew of Oddwood, Rainbowdragoneyes, Graveshadow, 8 p.m.

8.16 Tuesday

Ace of Spades Matisyahu, 7 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

Press Club Revolt w/ DJs Chat Noir, Bino, Lady Grey, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Dennis James, 5:30 p.m.; Michael Ray, Hipper Than Hip, 8 p.m.

8.17 Wednesday

Ace of Spades Scott Stapp, Anarchy Lace, Bridge to Grace, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.

Blue Lamp The Ataris, Vvomen, Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds, 8 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Cold Trap, Autarch, Frack!, Dead Is Better, 7 p.m.

Club Car The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum Anton Schwartz Quintet, The Shawn Thwaites Rebel Quartet, 5:30 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Mikey LP and The Krooks, They Went Ghost, Tao Tariki, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Young Aundee, Skeleton Hands, Color of Closure, DJ Dire DeLorean, DJ Chat Noir, 9 p.m.

8.18 thursday

Ace of Spades Fitz & the Tantrums, Phases, 7 p.m. (Sold Out) Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Jesse Daniel, 5 p.m.

Blue Lamp Gambit, Torch 1 Blazin & Lil Evil, The Bee & Guests, 7:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 10 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

The Colony The Acidez, Corrupted Youth, Dead Weight, The Velisha, Enemy Fire, Get Out!, Rotten Bits, 6:30 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose The Mike Justis Band, 8 p.m.

Goldfield Brandy Clark, 7 p.m.

Harlow’s B Side Players (Paying Tribute to Curtis Mayfield), 7 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe Steve Miller Band, 7 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

LowBrau Free Luau Party w/ Viceroy, Adam Jay, DJ Nord, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Eddie Edul, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Jaclyn Lovey, 5 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Acoustic Jam, 8 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Straight Shooters, 8:30 p.m.

Shine Sac’s Coolest Jazz Jam, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Tuft, Doncat, 9:30 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Krallice, Pale Chalice, Modern Man, 8 p.m.

Torch Club X Trio, 5 p.m.; John Clifton Band, 9 p.m.

Toyota Amphitheatre Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, A Thousand Horses, Dee Jay Silver, 7:30 p.m.

Village Park Fair Oaks Concerts in the Park w/ Tom Rigney and the Flambeau Cajun, 6:30 p.m.

8.19 friday

Ace of Spades Too Short, 7 p.m.

Blue Lamp Bonfire (AC/DC tribute), 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Bad Omens, Control, Mechanism, 6:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Fyah Fridays w/ DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m.

Community Center Theater Rayner Cruz, Pokwang, Chokoleit, Pooh, K Brosas, 7 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose The Tara Novellas, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Gold Country Lanes (Sutter Creek) C.T. Locke: DJ, Sing & Dance, 6:30 p.m.

Goldfield Blackwater, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s Fleetwood Mask (Fleetwood Mac Tribute), 8 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Alex Jenkins Trio, 9:30 p.m.

Mayahuel Noches Bohemias with Dinorah, 10 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Moon Boots, Freddy Silva, Adam Jay, Skip Richards, Mike Paz, Leap Year, 9:30 p.m.

Mix DJ Homicide, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino Michael Franti and Spearhead, 6 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Open Mic Night, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Slattern V, Belly Gunner, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Radio All-Stars, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Tortilla Soup, 9:30 p.m.

Shine The Pressure Lounge, Devon Blue, Tru Young Playas, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Spellcaster, Dire Peril, Solanum, 8 p.m.

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Luau Party w/ Viceroy Adam Jay, DJ Nord LowBrau 8 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Boy George, Information Society, 7 p.m.

Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; Mind X 20th Anniversary, 9 p.m.

8.20 Saturday

Ace of Spades The New Pornographers, Rogue Wave, 7 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Zorelli, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Husalah (of the Mob Figaz), 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Kingdom of Giants, Colossal Dream, Shorelines, As Artifacts, Tens Upon Thousands, 6 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Kalapana, 8 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Machine City, Bloodtype Negative, Curing Adam, Anime Aliens, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Feel Good Saturday’s w/ DJ Epik, 10 p.m.

Carmichael Park Peter Petty and his Titans of Tersichore, 6:30 p.m.

The Colony The Coathangers, L.A. Witch, Destroy Boys, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

District 30 Panic City, 10 p.m.

Fox & Goose Banjo Bones, The Pine Street Ramblers, 9 p.m.

The Hideaway Bar & Grill Ancient Sons, Daydream Machine, Pets (Vinyl Release), 8 p.m.

Highwater The Rhythm Section w/ Good Company (Jon Reyes + Druskee), Chad Ross, Soosh*e!, 9 p.m.

KBAR Z Rokk, 9 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Duplicity, 9:30 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Maor Levi, Cue22, Amicus, Cinto, Curty McDurty, Phenixx, 5licksta, 9:30 p.m.

Mix DJ Eddie Edul, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m.; Hill Country Band, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Lipstick! w/ DJs Shaun Slaughter and Roger Carpio, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

All Your Sisters Nmbrsttn, Lie, DJ Dark Star, DJ Bino Brassa Starlite Lounge 8 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Disco Revolution, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Skid Roses, 10 p.m.

Shine Sicfus, The Verge, Nam the Giver, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Bows, Who Can Sleep?, LakeCube, 9:30 p.m.

The Stag Creepy Little Legs, Ese, Year of The Fist, Red Pills, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge C-Dubb, Reese Loc, GFN, Big Kool Aid, Mike Strange, Y The Reason, Tu Tone and More, 8 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Thunder Vibes II: Michael Franti and Spearhead, Iration, Collie Buddz, Common Kings, Josh Heinrichs & Skillinjah, Hirie, Iriefuse, J-Ras, Squarefield Massive, 1 p.m.

Torch Club Shawn Holt & the Teardrops, 4 p.m.; City of Trees and Friends, 9 p.m.

8.21 sunday

Berryessa Brewing Co. Muddy Waders, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Rappin’ 4-Tay, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 9 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Richie Lawrence and the Yolos, 6 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 8:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Mighty Mike Schermer, 3 p.m.

Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Chad Bushnell, 1 p.m.

Sleep Train Arena Juan Gabriel, 7 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Blue Oaks, Like Wine Like Water, Midnight Pacific, Ebbtide, 7 p.m.

Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Front the Band, 8 p.m.

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Ace of Spades DigiTour Summer 2016: Weston Koury, Baby Ariel, Dylan Dauzat, Jake T. Austin, Dyllan Murray, Sammy Wilk, 7 p.m.

Blue Lamp Relicseed, Sin Circus, Insanosphere, Grudge, 8:30 p.m.

The Colony Stand Off, Cold Trap, No Greater Fight, 7 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

LowBrau Motown on Monday’s w/ DJ Epik, 9 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Nebraska Mondays hosted by Ross Hammond, 7:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson and Friends, 6 p.m.

Press Club Pears, Direct Hit!, Bastards of Young, Twin Screw Steamer, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Helen Money, John Haughm, 8 p.m.

Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk I Prevail, The White Noise, My Enemies & I, Bad Seed Rising, 6 p.m.

Club Car The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe AKA V, 2 p.m.; Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub ONOFF, Face the Horizon, OneLegChuck, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge All Your Sisters, Nmbrsttn, Lie, DJ Dark Star, DJ Bino Brassa, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Singer-Songwriter Showcase in the Round: Richard March, Adam Varona, Ryan Thompson, 5:30 p.m.; Alex Walker, Felice LaZae, 9 p.m.

8.23 8.25 Tuesday

Ace of Spades Riff Raff, Trill Sammy & Dice SoHo, Dollarbillgates, 7 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Rich T Songs of 2016, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

Press Club Tuesday Revival w/ Brendan Stone, 9 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Halo Circus feat.

Allison Iraheta, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Sandra Dolores, 5:30 p.m.; Michael Ray, The Rooks, 8 p.m.

Thursday

Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

Blue Lamp The Draft, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Turnover, Triathalon, Angel Dust, 6:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 10 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Chicken & Dumpling, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s Mleo, 7:30 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Mix DJ Eddie Edul, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m.

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8.26 Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Stephan Hogan, 8:30 p.m.

Press Club The Ballantynes, Celestions, The Collyer Bros., 8 p.m.

Shine Sac’s Coolest Jazz Jam, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Latin Night, 9 p.m.

Torch Club X Trio, 5:30 p.m.; Island of Black and White, 9 p.m.

Village Park Fair Oaks Concerts in the Park w/ On Air, 6:30 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Superbad, 9:30 p.m.

The Sacramento Gateway Summer Concert Series: Thunder Cover, 6 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Crimson Eye, Chrome Ghost, Caustic Casanova, Fell, 8 p.m.

Stoney’s Mark Mackay, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; The Terry Hanck Band, 9 p.m.

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Shine Bad Mother Nature, Bourbon Therapy, The Monomyth Inception, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Boca Do Rio, 9:30 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Just Like Heaven (The Cure tribute), DJ Bryan Hawk, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Ray Catfish Copeland (Album Release), 5:30 p.m.; Daniel Castro, 9 p.m.

Yolo Brewing Co. Bands in the Beer Hall w/ According to Bazooka, 6 p.m.

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Berryessa Brewing Co. The Bitter Diamonds, 5 p.m.

Blue Lamp Black Slate, DJ Soul Jah, 8 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Little Joe y La Familia, 9 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Tenement, The Rippers, Black Thumb, Blhans, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Fyah Fridays w/ DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m.

Center for the Arts Lolo Gervais (Triple CD Release), 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

District 30 Miles Medina, 10 p.m.

Fox & Goose The Mindful, Massive Delicious, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Gold Country Lanes (Sutter Creek) C.T. Locke: DJ, Sing & Dance, 6:30 p.m.

Goldfield Brodie Stewart Band, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s Said the Shotgun, Adam Varona, 5:30 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe Sammy Hagar & The Circle, 7:30 p.m.

Kupros Craft House The Stummies, 9:30 p.m.

Mayahuel Noches Bohemias with Dinorah, 10 p.m.

Mix DJ Slick D, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Open Mic Night, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Mike Watt and the Second Men, Sicfus, Gentleman Surfer, 8 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Skid Roses, 10 p.m.

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Berryessa Brewing Co. Clangin and Bangin, 3 p.m.

Blue Cue Judas Thieves, Dio’s Maiden, Love Removal Machine, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk J. Stalin, Edward Mendoza, 6:30 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino The Commodores, 8 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Colonial Fest 2: Bloodtype Negative, Mdl, Magikool Doods, Mallard, Lucky Eejits, Cross Class, At Both Ends, Storytellers, Mad Judy, O’Mulligans, The Crappys, 3 p.m.

Capitol Garage Feel Good Saturday’s w/ DJ Epik, 10 p.m.

Carmichael Park The Hucklebucks, 6:30 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

District 30 DJ DM, 10 p.m.

Fox & Goose The New Past, Ken Koenig, Brian Watson, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Steelin’ Dan, 5 p.m.; Dezarie, DJ Nice Up, 10 p.m.

Identity Coffees Beth Bombarra & Gillian Underwood, 7 p.m.

KBAR Z Rokk, 9 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Harley White Jr. Trio, 9:30 p.m.

Mix DJ Eddie Edul, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m.; Tribute to Herbie, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Mad Queen, Evolution Eden, Highway XII, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Cheeseballs, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Clean Slate, 10

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Berryessa Brewing Co. Sactown Playboys, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Big Chuck Farewell Party w/ The Old Firm Casuals, Young Idea, Westlords, Pressure Point, 6 p.m.; Good Vibes: Reggae/Afrobeat w/ DJ Nocturnal, 9 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Live Band Karaoke, 5 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Colonial Fest 2: Red Pills, The Enlows, A Story Untold, Rolling Blackouts, Nova Sutro, Bad Outlets, Peacekillers, Back Alley Buzzards, Pisscat, Creepy Little Legs, 3 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 9 p.m.

Carmichael Park Capitol Pops Concert Band, 5 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Harris Center for the Arts Papa Doo Run Run, 2 & 7 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 8:30 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Coreena Brown, 12 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Lara Price’s Girls Got the Blues, 3 p.m.

Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Two Steps Down, 1 p.m.

Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Front the Band, 8 p.m.

William Curtis Park Music in the Park w/ On Air, 6 p.m.

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Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Lucy Woodward, 5 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

LowBrau Motown on Monday’s w/ DJ Epik, 9 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Nebraska Mondays hosted by Ross Hammond, 7:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson and Friends, 6 p.m.

Comedy Berryessa Brewing Co. Daniel Humbarger, Aug. 19, 6 p.m.

Creekside Christian Church (Elk Grove) Bringing The Funny Tour: Comedian Michael Jr., Aug. 28, 4 & 7 p.m.

Harlow’s Neil Hamburger, Nick Flanagan, Aug. 26, 10 p.m.

Ruben Paul, Aug. 28, 8 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Best of Open Mic Showcase, Aug. 16, 8 p.m.

Say It Loud Comedy Presented by Michael Calvin Jr., Aug. 18, 8 p.m.

BT feat. Jonny Eller, Aug. 19 - 21, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Anthony K feat. Chris Teicheira, Aug. 26 - 28, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Open Mic Comedy Hosted by Jaime Fernandez, every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

Oak Park Brewing Company Off the Grid Comedy feat. Dorian Foster, Aug. 22, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Real Live Comedians, Aug. 25, 9 p.m.

Ooley Theater Comedy Night at the Ooley, every Thursday, 8 p.m.

Punchline Comedy Club Lance Woods, Aug. 18, 8 p.m.

Michael Yo, Aug. 19 - 20, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Sammy Obeid and Patrick O’Sullivan, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

Sacramento Comedy Showcase, Aug. 24, 8 p.m.

Pablo Francisco, Steve Kramer, Alfonso Portela, Aug. 25 - 28,

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Sacramento Comedy Spot Open Mic, Sunday’s and Monday’s, 8 p.m.

Improv Lab, Harold Night & Gordon Teams, Wednesday’s, 7 - 10 p.m.

Cage Match & Improv Jam, Thursday’s, 8 - 10 p.m.

Anti-Cooperation League, Saturday’s, 9 p.m.

Daniel Humbarger Live Album Recording!, Aug. 26, 8 p.m.; Aug. 27, 10:30 p.m.

Tommy T’s Anthony K, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Craig Shoemaker, Aug. 20, 7 & 9:45 p.m.

Insane Wayne, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

Earthquake, Aug. 26 - 28, Fri., 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.; Sat., 7 & 9:45 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

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20th Street (Between J and K) Midtown Farmers Market, every Saturday, 8 a.m.

Brazilian Day Street Festival, Aug. 28, 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.

B Street Theatre Mainstage Series: Every Brilliant Thing, Through Sept. 18 B3 Series: Satchmo at The Waldorf, Aug. 17 - Sept. 17 The Barn (West Sacramento) Friday Nights at the Barn: Food Trucks, Live Music and More, Aug. 19 & 26, 5 p.m.

Blue Cue Bar Bingo, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

Blue Line Arts Gallery Art Exhibit: Membership Medley, Through Aug. 20 The Boxing Donkey Trivia Night, every Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Broderick Boat Ramp Jobe Watersports Presents: SUP to the People, Aug. 17, 4 p.m.

Cal Expo Sacramento Fit Sport Fest, Aug. 27, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

California Museum Sacramento’s Whiskey, Wine, and Spirits Festival, Aug. 19, 6 p.m.

California State Capitol - West Steps Sactown Urban Dash, Aug. 27, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

California State Railroad Museum Off to the Races Food and Wine Tasting, Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Capital Dance Center Argentine Tango Milonga, Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.

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Capitol Garage Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Plaza Sacramento Sun Fest, Aug. 20 - 21 Carmichael Park Tomato Taste-Off, Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Crest Theatre Uprise Collective Presents: Rise of the Reel, Aug. 20, 7 p.m.

Akira Kurosawa’s Ran, Aug. 21, 7 p.m.

Capital Dance Project Presents: Behind the Barre: Made in Sacramento, Aug. 26 - 27, 7:30 p.m.

The Release Candidate Presents: Battle of The Trainers, Aug. 28, 5 p.m.

Jeans & Jerseys: A Night with SF 49er Steve Young, Aug. 30, 7 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum Off the Grid: Taco Fusion Tuesday’s, Aug. 16 & 23, 5 p.m.

Expression of Ink and Water: Student and Community Exhibition, Through Sept. 4 2016 High School Clean Air Contest, Through Sept. 4 Little Dreams in Glass and Metal: Enameling in America 1920 to the Present, Through Sept. 11 Ourselves Through the Lens: Photography from the Ramer Collection, Through Oct. 23 Downtown Davis Davis Beer Week, Aug. 15 - 21 Downtown Sacramento Sacramento Mural Festival, Aug. 20 - 27 Downtown Winters Historic District Winters Earthquake Festival: Food, Vendors, Live Music and More,, Aug. 26, 5 p.m.

Empire Comics Vault Art Room Wildfires and Small Sparks by Artist Cody Vrosh, Through Aug. 31 Fox & Goose Pub Quiz, Tuesday’s, 7 p.m.

Gibson Ranch Regional Park Ukrainian Fair: Together to Freedom, Aug. 20, 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Historic Old Folsom Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Kupros Craft House Trivia with Triviology 101, Sundays, 7:30 p.m.

Little Relics Boutique & Galleria Photographer John Muheim’s Roll Through Rock Lens, Through Aug. 30 Luna’s Cafe Poetry Unplugged, every Thursday, 8 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Salsa Lessons, every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Oak Park Brewing Co. Trivia Night, every Sunday, 8 p.m.

Old Sugar Mill Gourmet Wine and Cheese Fair, Aug. 27 - 28 Outlet Coworking Two Thousand Five Hundred Minutes: An Installation of 50 Pieces by Sarah Marie Hawkins, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

Pine Cove Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

Press Club Flex Your Head Trivia, every Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Public House Theater Trivia Night, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m.

River Walk Park Off the Grid: Local Food, Brews, and Music, Sunday’s, 11 a.m.

FroYo Run, Aug. 20, 7:45 a.m.

Roosevelt Park Sacramento Zombie Walk, Aug. 20, 4 p.m.

Sacramento Convention Center California State Home and Garden Show, Aug. 19 - 21 Sacramento State Alumni Center Uncork for the Arts 2016, Aug. 27, 6 p.m.

Sacramento Zoo Ice Cream Safari, Aug. 20, 4 p.m.

Shasta Park 7th Annual Banana Festival, Aug. 20 - 21 Sierra 2 Center Art with a Heart: Benefit for My Sister’s House, Aug. 24, 5:30 p.m.

Southside Park Our Lady of Guadalupe Annual Church Festival, Aug. 21, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Tommy T’s The Darling Clementines, Aug. 25, 8:30 p.m.

Cindy Kaza, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m.

Various Bars, Restaurants & Venues Sacramento Cocktail Week, Through Aug. 18 Verge Center for the Arts Bangles by Lisa Rybovich Crallé; Rehearsals by Richard Haley, Through Aug. 21 Movie Night: Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.

WAL Public Market Gallery If You Do Me, I’ll Do You, Through Oct. 5 West Sacramento Community Center Watch The Skies: Megagame, Aug. 20, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

William Land Park 18th Annual Race for the Arts, Aug. 27, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

10th Annual Curtis Fest, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Yolo Brewing Co. Fantasy Food Truck Showdown: Finale, Aug. 19, 4 p.m.

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The grindhouse Off the Grid But On the Mark Captain Fantastic Rated pg-13 Words Jacob Sprecher Viggo Mortensen … probably one of the best looking 58-year-old men on the planet. Also! He’s a pretty darn decent actor when he feels like it. Yeah, I thought Eastern Promises and A History of Violence were ridiculous too, but that wasn’t Viggo’s fault. Or maybe it was. Actually all I can really remember about either film is an insane softcore pornography sex scene on a staircase and the sight of Viggo’s scrotum in a Turkish bath gunfight.

The point is that it’s hard not to like Viggo Mortensen, whether he’s gratuitously showcasing his genitalia or rescuing hobbits at Helm’s Deep. He is a likeable actor and has magical eyes. In fact, if you stare into those eyes long enough, your scoliosis will be cured. Did you know that?

Captain Fantastic finds Mortensen and writer/director Matt Ross blending drama with comedy at a level smart enough for pseudo-intellectuals, while still brandishing more than enough whimsy for the entire family. Mortensen plays Ben, a freethinking anarchist father of six living a life of survivalism and isolationism in the wilderness. His children (ranging in age from 8 to 18 and splendidly played

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by a host of young talent) lead their lives according to Ben’s path of rigorous intellectual and physical structure while being altogether cut off from the outside world. But when their mentally ill mother takes her own life during a three-month recovery stay within straight society, Ben and the family are forced to cope with a monumental loss. Ultimately choosing to venture into civilization for the funeral in New Mexico, Ben, along with his Swiss Family Robinson, are thereupon made to deal with a world they know plenty about, but nothing of.

Whether you’ve ever known anyone “off the grid” or not, the basic concept is one that most people are at least familiar with. The desire to “get away from it” is commonplace, but ultimately more flight of fancy than anything else. The scenario played out in Captain Fantastic would be the extreme of extremes. They aren’t merely “away from it”—they aren’t even a part of “it.” I would venture to say that there isn’t a family in America quite like this one, not only living off the land in full but also studying politics, philosophy and science with Ivy League-level intelligence.

Ben and the children celebrate the birthday of “uncle” Noam Chomsky instead of Christmas, receiving hunting bows and knives as presents; they can recite and expound upon the Bill of Rights as pre-adolescents; they identify as Trotskyites and Maoists; and they aren’t allowed to use words like “interesting,” as

they negate the speaking of one’s true thoughts and feelings on a given topic.

And while this may not be a terribly realistic scenario, it does present an interesting (see what I’ve done!) critique of the modern society we’re all a party to, and the inevitable detachment that comes along with it. At the same time, as Ben and the family struggle to endure the unforeseen throes of their own unique brand of detachment, Captain Fantastic perhaps suggests that living within extremes, be it excess or privation, is likely not the road worth taking.

Matt Ross (he’ll always be Raji in PCU to me) does an excellent job presenting this sort of philosophical duality in a palatable manner. While at times heavyhanded in language, Captain Fantastic is both funny and charming, not to mention well-acted. With a very capable ensemble cast that includes Frank Langella and Steve Zahn in small but poignant roles, it bears repeating that Mortensen is not only surrounded but greatly complimented by youth, with outstanding performances from Nicholas Hamilton, Samantha Isler and little Charlie Shotwell. All this adds up to a movie light enough to make you laugh, awkward enough to make you cringe and brainy enough to make you think. And while it may be a touch long in the tooth and a bit underwhelming in its conclusion, don’t be the least bit surprised to see Captain Fantastic make noise come awards season.

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Back in 2000, a group of friends and I got really hooked on season two of the TV show Survivor.

I didn’t watch season one, or any season since, but for some reason (probably because we just needed an excuse to get together and drink beer) we met weekly to watch 16 castaways venture into the Australian Outback, locked in a battle of wits against each other and the elements.

We were still in the protozoan era of reality television. Back then, the only Kardashian we had really heard of was Rob because of the OJ Simpson trial (real reality TV). The conventions of the genre hadn’t really been established.

We weren’t really sure what to expect. Then the unexpected happened. Mike Skupin, the season’s early front-runner for possible Survivor champion, passed out and fell into a fire. He ran screaming into the water. The burns on his hands were so severe, he became the first person in the show’s then-young history to be medically evacuated.

It was riveting TV. We didn’t want him to die or anything, but, you know, holy crap the dude nearly died! For our entertainment! Suddenly all those Romans screaming for blood in the Colosseum didn’t feel so ancient or alien. I guess being awful is just deeply ingrained in human DNA. Sixteen years later, we’ve become so desensitized by reality TV sensationalizing people being shitty to one another, or having shitty things happen to them, that we don’t bat an eye. If Michael fell into the fire today we probably wouldn’t even look up from our game of Candy Crush (do people still play that?).

But as much as I hate it (and hate myself for it), I still get roped into reality TV from time to time. Like, now I’m into the Naked shows.

Because I guess the only logical place they could go from exposing everyone’s bullshit for all the world to see was to exposing everyone’s bullshit while they didn’t have any clothes on.

Naked and Afraid is crazy because it’s Survivor without any payoff. At least with Survivor, if you make it all the way to the end, you get $1 million. With Naked and Afraid, you don’t get shit for making it through the end except a re-evaluation of your PSR (primitive survival rating) depending on how well or poorly you do. A PSR isn’t even really a thing.

And to get the hell out of there, you need to hike to an “extraction point” after you’re totally emaciated and dehydrated and haven’t

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eaten for 21 days. You don’t even get to meet Jeff Probst.

Yet, there they are, two people who just met, bare-assed, trying to build a shelter out of sticks and leaves and stuff and hoping not to catch dysentery from unpurified stream water, just for the glory of it. It’s like, have our standards gotten that low? I might consider sequestering myself with a bunch of strangers on a remote island in the South Pacific if the light at the end of the tunnel was $1 million. I could buy a whole lot of Magic cards with that kind of money. But what am I going to do with a high PSR? I could say to you hey, my PSR is 8.5, and you’d be like, yeah, but you’re still a loser who collects Magic cards, and you’d be totally right.

Further down the spiral from Naked and Afraid is Dating Naked, which I just discovered but is amazingly enough in its third season.

If you haven’t seen it (it’s on VH1, which is buried deep somewhere in your Dish Network channel listing), it’s kind of like what would happen if The Bachelor and The Bachelorette were happening simultaneously in the same house and no one was wearing clothes. It’s about as stupid and contrived as you’d imagine, so of course, I can’t stop binge-watching it on Hulu.

I love that everyone who goes on the show believes they’re going to find “true love” or “a real connection” in such a hopeless situation.

Like, sure, love can really happen anywhere, because it’s irrational and completely stupid, but if he or she is so desperate for attention that they’d go on a show like this, I’m not sure this is the person you want to bring to Thanksgiving dinner.

But what bothers me the most about it is, sure, these people are naked, but all the goods are obscured by blurry dots. With Naked and Afraid, the people’s butts aren’t blurred out, so at least you can see those, but Dating Naked censors all of it. I think it goes back to that theme on lowered expectations. Like, even though “naked” is in the title, I can’t even really see naked people because these stupid dots are in the way. Yet, I watch it anyway, even though I’m being cheated. Even though we’re all being cheated. The lesson here is people will get away with as much as you let them. Be strong, America. Demand truth in advertising.

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