Submerge Magazine: Issue 268 (June 18 - July 2, 2018

DIVE INTO SACRAMENTO & ITS SURROUNDING AREAS

JUNE 18 – JULY 2, 2018

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MELISSA WELLIVER melissa@submergemag.com There has been a lot of sadness lately, between high profile suicides like Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain (who we had a great interview with back in 2010 before a Sacramento lecture) to a few beloved locals, who were great friends of friends who recently took their own lives. I don’t want to use this space to tell you my opinion on suicide, because if you’re like me you have enough of that going on in your social media feeds by “friends” who think they’re experts on mental health.

But I’d like to use this space instead to let people know what keeps me happy in this crazy world.

For the most part, hobbies keep my mind off stressful things, like work, and make me extremely happy. I love to mix up the few things I do in my spare time, from old hobbies to new ones. I find being outdoors is very important to my mental health so things like snowboarding, riding bikes, kayaking and gardening help keep me sane.

Traveling gives me the feeling like there is so much to life in this world to explore. And sure, I have big goals to get to Europe one day or make it up to Alaska, but there are little trips nearby that are just as special, like a trip to Mendicino or Lake Tahoe. Traveling, to me, provides a sense of learning about the real world and I truly think it’s the best form of education there is. There’s something special about being out of your element, which I think is essential to helping you see a bigger picture.

Nothing like a small fish in a big pond to give you a reality check.

Spending time with friends and family is one of the most important things in my life. And while running this business makes it extremely difficult, and I often feel bad that I can’t spend as much time as I like with everyone, I value the time I do get to visit with loved ones. And it continues to be something I want to work hard on going forward in life. But my favorite thing about spending time with friends and family are creating the unforgettable memories.

Speaking of, this is my favorite time of year. We’ll be shutting down our office for a few days next week so that me and my husband can put in some quality time with our family. We’ll be off on our annual camping trip with his family deep in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, and as much as I’m looking forward to getting fam time, I’m even more excited that there’s no cell service to really disconnect from our busy, over-connected, everyone’s mad about something, world.

We are all responsible for our own lives and choices we make. I hope everyone truly just makes the most of the little time we have on this planet.

And keep doing the things that make you happy.

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Sacramento has an amazing standup comedy scene; whether it’s the ever-growing list of local comics making waves nationally, or the continuous flow of household-namelevel comedians stopping through Punch Line and other local venues, it’s clear our comedy game is top-notch here in the Capital City. This Friday and Saturday (June 22–23), you can dive head first into the comedy scene and see for yourself when the sixth annual Sacramento Stand-Up Competition returns to the Comedy Spot (1050 20 th St.) with 30 comedians from various cities competing for a $1,000 grand prize and over $2,000 in total prizes. Three preliminary rounds on Friday night will determine which six comedians make the cut for the finals, which will go down on Saturday night at 10 p.m. In addition to all of the comics vying for the coveted title, you can also catch sets from the competition’s 2016 winner, Kiry Shabazz, an absolutely hilarious dude with super strong Sacramento ties who was recently on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and who also recently won the 14th Annual StandUp NBC Competition, as well as JR DeGuzman, a now nationally touring comedian who got his start taking classes at the Comedy Spot and who also won the 13th Annual StandUp NBC Competition! For a full list of performers and to purchase tickets, which range in price from $12 to $20 for individual shows (or just spring for the all-access pass for just $40!), go to Sacstandup.com.

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This Saturday, June 23, North Laguna Park will be transformed into a “tech wonderland” for all ages to enjoy during the first-ever H@ck the Park Fest, a free and family friendly event focusing on all things S.T.E.M. (shorthand for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Organized by Square Root Academy, a Sacramento nonprofit focused on teaching at risk youth about S.T.E.M., H@ck the Park Fest will feature a drone racing light show by Intel on the “InnoStage,” as well as dozens of “InnoBooths” where you can interact with vendors, plus Science Fair Exhibits by scholars from the Elk Grove, Twin Rivers and Sacramento City Unified school districts, as well as food trucks and much more. So come one, come all, especially you builders, inventors, makers, thinkers and techminded folks—you don’t want to miss this unique event. The festivities will run from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. North Laguna Park is located at 6400 Jacinto Ave., Sacramento. For more information, visit Htpfest.com, or shoot an email to info@htpfest.com.

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Issue 268 • June 18 – July 2, 2018

Dive Into Sacramento & Its Surrounding Areas

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If you’ve noticed a burning sensation on your exposed skin recently, you are not alone. The source of dat hot fire is not an STI (hopefully), the latest Kendrick Lamar verse or runaway deep fryer, hell-bent on destroying us all; it’s just the sun! In case you’ve only recently joined the human race, we call this time of year “summer,” and it’s a real doozy out here.

The thing about summer in Sacramento is that it’s hot as hell. People who have lived here longer than I speak of something called a “Delta Breeze,” but it doesn’t feel too breezy to me when it’s 106 degrees in the shade. There is just no way around it; every summer in Sacramento you pay the price for depending on that blinding white circle in the sky for survival. Your punishment could come when you climb into a car that’s been left in a sunny parking lot for a few hours or when a day at the river turns into three days of swimming naked in a tub of aloe gel to soothe your burning flesh.

Fortunately, there are some things you can do to counter the summer heat. The most obvious respite from the sun’s rays is to hop in the pool. There is nothing better than diving into a cool, clean pool after sweating your ass off all day. If you don’t have your own pool, go find one. There are community centers, schools and neighbors out there with pools waiting for you to dive in. All you have to do is ask. If all else fails, grab a shovel and make your own swimming hole, Encino Man-style.

With any luck you might also find a frozen caveman in the process.

Speaking of frozen, have you been to a Costco lately? They have a room for milk and a room for vegetables that are like little winter wonderlands. If you are hot, you should hang out in Costco. Don’t worry if you don’t have a membership. Just tell them you are going to the pharmacy and they’ll wave you on through. You can’t buy anything, but you can pretend to be indecisive about whether you want 1 or 2 percent milk until sweat stops dripping from your pores. Pro tip: If you go on the weekends, there will also be free samples, so don’t forget to grab some snacks on your way out.

Don’t worry if Costco’s security squad catches on to your scheme. There are other ways to stay cool that don’t require you to travel far from home or have a pool. All you have to do is crawl under your house. Thanks to the laws of physics, heat rises, leaving your home’s basement, root cellar or crawl space nice and chilly. Sure, it’s dirty down there and there could be a dead body/animal lying around, but at least it’s going to be cool, temperature-wise. Just think of it as a reverse treasure hunt!

If that last option sounded like it was up your alley, then you are going to love this next suggestion. Why not just skip the sun? Stay indoors during the daylight hours and live your life in the cool darkness of night like a vampire. I know vampires may seem passé at this point, but as it grows hotter and hotter each year, living at night and sleeping through the day is starting to grow more appealing.

And since you would not be an actual vampire, the whole “thirst for blood” thing would be completely optional.

All these ideas are great but none of them are guaranteed to work. There is really only one product that is guaranteed* to help you beat the summer heat. It’s called the nICE® Cap S and I told you about it almost four years ago in this very column. Why haven’t you been listening to me? That’s extremely rude. All I asked you to do was give me your money without thinking too hard about it. You do it all the time, so just buy the goddamn nICE® Cap S already. It’s totally worth it and it suppresses yawning*. Your brain will thank you later.

I don’t know about you, but having these tips all in one place makes me feel cooler already. I plan on instituting a mix of these options myself this summer. It’s the only way I’ll make it to fall. So, if you see a guy lingering in the milk or veggie rooms at Costco for a little too long, feel free to say hello. *Chigger Family Inc. has not tested the yawn suppression capabilities of nICE® Cap S and makes no guarantees as to its abilities to lower the personal temperature of purchasers.

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Issue 268 • June 18 – July 2, 2018

Dive Into Sacramento & Its Surrounding Areas

OUTSIDE THE 9-TO-5

LEARNING TO FLOAT WORDS & PHOTOS ELLEN BAKER

The first time I was offered an invitation to go rafting down the American River, I prepared myself for the whitewater.

Years later, I was offered an invitation to go rafting down the American River and I prepared myself for a float.

Both times I was ill-prepared.

There are two types of rafting in Sacramento: rafting and floating. It took me many years to understand this.

My introduction to Sacramento’s meandering rivers came via heavy drinking, inflatable donut tubes and in the midst of high school. My friends invited me rafting one weekend and as an outdoor advocate, climber and slight nerd, I eagerly questioned if I needed a life jacket. My friends giggled and said, “Sure, more floaties the better.” I didn’t think much of the comment, we were about to go on a whitewater adventure and I was stoked. I loaded myself, lifejacket, Tevas and snacks into my 1989 Volvo station wagon and headed for my friend’s house where we all planned to meet. After shuttling a few cars to the location in which we would

exit the river, we drove back to the drop-in point, parked and began filling the rafts.

“These seem like pretty flimsy rafts,” I thought to myself. “Why does Sam have a donut tube? She could get really hurt.”

We loaded our arms with floatation devices and made our way down to the water. The river was nearly motionless as screaming youth slowly waded by holding water guns and “Natty Ice” in their hands.

I realized there would be no adventure, except perhaps the adventure of keeping these old, thin rafts afloat throughout the day. Regardless, I was excited to get on the water.

Floating the American River thus became a habit for the remaining years I have lived in Sacramento. With time, I have come to recognize the joy in floating without cheap booze.

Floating the American River can take many forms: partying, a quiet day of reading, girls (or boys) day, a romantic day out, taking mom (or dad) on an adventure and much more. For the perfect amount of float time, here is my recommendation for where to begin and where to end. This way, if you plan on drinking, you also have the option to utilize the $5 shuttle to bring you back to homebase at the end of the day.

Begin: Sacramento Bar Park: Pennsylvania Ave., Sacramento, or Sacramento Raft Rentals: 11257 South Bridge St., Rancho Cordova.

End: Ancil Hoffman Park: 6700 Tarshes Dr., Carmichael (Once you see an old water tower, you’ll know it’s time to “abandon ship” and head up the trail to the parking lot).

After years of floating the American, my highly technical and advanced rafting friend asked if I would be interested in rafting the north fork of the American.

“Like, whitewater rafting?” I tried to clarify. Yes, this time I would be in a life vest, wearing Tevas and have paddle in hand the entire time. Forgive me as I am a novice rafter—er, raftee— and my technical terms may be amiss.

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Driving up Foresthill Road, we arrived to the drop-in point of the north fork of the American River. My buddy Josh, who was leading the trip, acted as our guide. If you are a novice like me, I highly encourage and almost demand (for your own safety) that you befriend or hire a guide to take you down this part of the river. The day consisted of learning safety protocols, paddling commands and what to do if you fall in the water. I fell in three times over the course of a few hours.

At the end of the trip my arms were exhausted from rowing and mounting the raft from my mishaps. My core ached as it had been tense attempting to stay aboard, my hands were raw from over-gripping the paddle and my face was burnt to a crisp due to my useless sunscreen. I had a fantastic day and appreciated whitewater rafting for what it was: an adventure sport.

Whether rafting or floating through Sacramento’s beautiful waters, be sure to acquire the appropriate gear needed before entering the water. There have been countless deaths and injuries in rafting and floating with the majority of those being preventable. The sun has arrived for the season; whatever your next water activity is, take care and adventure on.

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Steve Martin and Martin Short Bring Part Comedy Show Part Concert to Golden 1 Center • June 29 Golden 1 Center has brought in a plethora of crowds, filling its space consistently with a diverse calendar of events since opening in September 2016. On June 29, yet another special event will grace the confines of Sacramento’s arena. Legendary comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short will take the stage to reflect on their careers in show biz through musical presentation, conversation and, of course, stand-up comedy.

The two will be joined by Steve Martin’s Grammy Awardwinning bluegrass band, The Steep Canyon Rangers. You can read more about the group and listen to their new album, Out in the Open, at Steepcanyon.com. Martin and Short will also be accompanied by jazz pianist and Jimmy Kimmel Live! band member Jeff Babko, who’s been the touring musical director and accompanist for Short since 2002. He also worked on neo-soul artist Frank Ocean’s 2012 album Channel Orange. You can find more of Babko’s work at Jeffbabko.com. Tickets to the show start at $60 and can be purchased on Golden 1 Center’s website at Golden1center.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. The Golden 1 Center is located at 500 David J Stern Walk.

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Manjar Ceramics to Host Glazing Workshop at Sol Collective June 30

Who’s ready to get their hands dirty in some good ‘ol fun?! Check out Manjar Ceramics’ demonstrative glazing workshop on Saturday, June 30, at Sol Collective, a 3,200 square-foot community-based arts organization. You’ll get the chance to paint your own cup under the guidance of Manjar Ceramics’ owners and artists Alejandra Calderón and Luis Magaña. Manjar (which translates to “nectar” in English) Ceramics was named by the partners after the joyful intersection between their Mexican roots and passion for pottery. The two will share their decorative techniques and glazes with attendees, including how to create their signature square striped mugs. Calederón and Magaña will also demonstrate and guide you through a four-step ceramic curation process, including painting a square mug made from white stoneware.

Your personalized mug will be fired at Manjar Ceramics’ studio, where afterwards you can pick it up at Sol Collective to take home or gift to a friend. Some scholarships for the event are available. Please contact Luis@solcollective.org for more information. Tickets are $30 and can be obtained online at Eventbrite.com (just search for “Glazing Workshop by Manjar Ceramics”). The event will take place from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Sol Collective is located at 2574 21st St.

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The Pepper Festival & Hot Sauce Expo Spices Up Gold Country Fairgrounds • June 23 It’s getting hot in here! Auburn’s first-ever Pepper Festival and Hot Sauce Expo is bringing some heat to Gold Country Fairgrounds (1273 High St., Auburn) on Saturday, June 23. This family friendly and all-ages event features a decade-driven hot car show, food and drink vendors whipping up different pepper variations and live music performances from multiple artists, including Nashville native Antsy Mcclain. To see the full music lineup for the day, visit Thepepperfestival.com/the-music.

Proceeds from the Pepper Festival and Hot Sauce Expo will be split evenly across three different children’s charities, including the Markie Foundation, the Child Advocates of Placer County and Sierra Promise. To read more about each foundation, visit Thepepperfestival.com/the-charities. Pre-sale tickets for the event are $15 (40 percent off) until June 23 for ages 13 and up.

Children under 12 are free. The expo runs from noon – 10 p.m.

For further information, call (888) 598-1159 or email Shout@ThePepperFestival.com.

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Float-in Movie Nights at the Fruitridge Aquatic Center June 29 & Aug. 3

What’s summertime without catching some rays while also catching up on your favorite flicks? Modern Disney classics Despicable Me 3 and Lilo and Stitch will be shown at Fruitridge Aquatic Center’s Float-In Movie Nights on June 29 and August 3 at 7:30 p.m. This family friendly summer event is the perfect way to cool down, relax and relish in the pool as the chosen movies are projected behind you on the aquatic center’s big screen. Ticket prices for adults are $4 and children tickets cost $3. Grab your suit, towel and goggles and get ready to splash into summer. You can find more information about this and other events at the Fruitridge Aquatic Center at Southgaterecandpark.net/events or by calling (916) 395-0601.

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ollowers of punk rock, hardcore and heavy metal are likely already familiar with Converge.

To many, they’ve been a household name for a long time, having been veterans of the music scene for nearly 30 years. Boston legends Jacob Bannon (vocals) and Kurt Ballou (guitar) released their debut album, Halo in a Haystack in 1994, laying an early foundation of dark, aggressive music that has spanned decades.

As the group continued writing and touring into the late ‘90s, Converge released the compilation Petitioning the Empty Sky, consisting of an EP and live radio broadcast tracks, plus their third studio record When Forever Comes Crashing within the span of a couple of years. Some longtime fans consider these albums to be classic and highly influential for their time.

As their raw sound matured and solidified from their early days, Converge co-founder, Bannon states that, “putting in undying effort and having a sibling-like relationship with bandmates has helped us get to where we are now. Nothing was handed to us. We have worked hard for everything we have.” This hard work led to Ballou opening GodCity Studio in 1998, and Bannon and friend Tre McCarthy establishing record label Deathwish Inc. to expand on their dreams and keep operations in house.

In 2001, the group released perhaps their most influential record to date, Jane Doe, of which Bannon says, “It wasn’t received with all positive reviews by critics when it was released.”

After Jane Doe, they found their home with Epitaph Records and continued their onslaught of touring and album releases with You Fail Me (2004), No Heroes (2006), Axe to Fall (2009) and All We Love We Leave Behind (2012). Converge’s most recent effort, 2017’s The Dusk in Us, is packed with heavy-hitting riffs and furious vocals as portrayed on “Under Duress,” but also touches upon dark melodies with more instrumental space shown on the title track and “Reptilian.”

In the following interview, Bannon reflects on his early days in the band and the beginning of his label Deathwish Inc., providing both humble and realistic views of how the music industry operates.

As for what has fueled Converge’s fire for nearly 30 years, Bannon says, “I don’t understand giving up on things you care about. We have the same creative mindset as when we were kids in high school and college who found values as individuals and purpose in life. We’re thankful that we’ve been lucky enough to have this opportunity.”

How do you prepare for tour in creating your set lists from night to night?

Sets are typically dictated by the amount of gear we can travel with. We try to be as self-sufficient as possible with a skeleton crew while working regular jobs. There’s more freedom for us in the U.S. because we have our own stuff, but on a European tour most shows are fly-ins and every guitar checked in costs money … You don’t typically want to put your faith in airlines handling your gear, which could get damaged or lost. We’ll try to come up with three- to five-song blocks while rehearsing to limit tuning time and breaks. In 2014 we had the luxury of our first bus tour with At the Gates. Prior to that, we did U.S. tours mostly in our van, which unfortunately just blew up. So when we start the West Coast leg of this tour, we’ll freight our equipment and share or borrow gear.

Did you have any sort of business background when starting Deathwish, Inc.?

I put out our first 7-inch record in 1991 and was a punk rock kid that went to art school from 1994 to 1998. By 2000, I was doing a lot of design work, branding and visual identity for other bands and labels, seeing things through all the way to manufacturing and production.

So it made sense to jump in and give it a shot.

You seem wise to the logistics of backend operations in the music industry. How much of that comes from raw experience vs. owning and operating Deathwish Inc.?

We make art and music because we love it and have worked hard to get it to people.

Promoting art and music is my day job. We were somewhat of an anomaly when Deathwish started in 2000; the goal was to make a label that could represent us in a variety of ways. Some record labels abide by a more archaic model by just releasing an album and promoting on a 90-day cycle then move on to the next thing.

We see a bigger picture and want to provide greater services for the lifetime of a band as long as they’re active and maintaining a busy schedule.

You can’t rely on others to do your job for you. The most successful artists are intelligent people who understand basic business, commerce, and can be self-sustaining.

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Then why was there a need to sign with Epitaph Records?

In our case, we work with outside labels like Epitaph because they’re great and do wonderful business with us.

They handle CD and digital aspects as well as promotion and marketing for us. Deathwish manufactures the vinyl and also heads the marketing and visibility of the band, so it’s kind of a two-prong approach to getting things done. But I like to control the vision, because no one knows what we’re trying to convey more than ourselves. We record, produce, engineer and manufacture our albums.

Do you think you’d be where you are now if it weren’t for Jane Doe? Jane Doe is historically important now, but I don’t see it as legendary or groundbreaking.

We got thrown under the bus a lot and the press despised what we were doing, so my perspective is a bit different than the folklore surrounding the album. I still have a 200-plus page book of press and write-ups given to me from the press company that helped Equal Vision Records. Metallic hardcore in the style we played and performed wasn’t really a thing that was experienced by the larger metal world at that time. Pure metal bands were of the majority and groups like Lamb of God and Shadows Fall didn’t exist yet. We’re thankful that people have stuck with our band and “sub-genre“ over time.

What do you think has changed in the hardcore/punk scene since your start?

Everything changes, because everything evolves. When physical media like CDs came to be widespread in the late 1980s, bands didn’t take to that for nearly a decade due to high production and retail costs. As time went on, CDs became more affordable and used stores were popping up making them more accessible.

For a long time vinyl became a secondary thing when digital media became a reality.

Digital media and file sharing changed the game with how you could promote and hold ownership of recordings.

There’s still no perfect solution for that from an artist’s perspective. If you told me five years ago that streaming platforms would be a predominant form of digital music, I wouldn’t have believed it, because you would have to kill piracy. But labels are now slowly finding ways to limit piracy.

How damaging is piracy for music artists?

Major labels and large popular culture artists don’t feel the effect quite like we do. In punk rock it’s particularly damaging because we don’t have the sales numbers and audience for it not to matter. A bigger punk or hardcore band may sell 10,000 or 20,000 physical copies of a record, but if that same album is downloaded 100,000 times before it’s released it can completely cripple a band.

When I was younger, I’d do a lot of tape trading but would also spend all of the money I’d saved up on records and CDs, so I can see things both ways. To take in music, I prefer to sit down with a record and lyric sheet. But I’m careful not to knock the way other people choose to experience music, because it’s all valid and relevant. Plus, it’s tougher in this day in age for people to become immersed in a full-length album with all of the distractions.

Is it exponentially easier to operate as a band having GodCity Studio and Deathwish Inc.?

Sure. But that was a conscious decision and things we worked very hard at obtaining, building and maintaining for almost 30 years. They weren’t gifted to us. I’ve talked to people about it before who say, “Things are easy for you because you can practice in the live room in the studio.” Yes, but we pay rent and mortgages on our investments. We continue to re-invest money we’ve made over and over again, because it’s our calling and the way we’ve chosen to live our lives.

“I don’t understand giving up on things you care about. We have the same creative mindset as when we were kids in high school and college who found values as individuals and purpose in life.

We’re thankful that we’ve been lucky enough to have this opportunity.”

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Your tour begins on June 13 with a home show in Boston celebrating the life and art of Caleb Scofield [bassist/ vocalist for Cave In and Old Man Gloom who lost his life in a car accident earlier this year]. What did he mean to the local scene and how might that show set the tone for the rest of the tour?

It’s been a difficult few months for a lot of people in our circle. All of the Merrimack Valley bands came up together playing local then regional shows together for years.

Bands like Cave In, Overcast, Killswitch Engage, Shadows Fall, Piebald, Bane, countless others all learned from each other. I have a lot of vivid memories of Caleb from our 2004 U.S. tour with Cave In. Nate Newton [Converge’s current bass player] played with Caleb in Old Man Gloom and to see him be so affected by losing one of his good friends is very tough.

Many are carrying the weight of this loss, so we’re all trying to do positive things for his family and the community.

The West Coast portion of your tour is co-headlining with Neurosis. How did that relationship come to be and what sustains it?

I was a fan of their music since I was a teenager. Souls at Zero was a game changer in terms of what could be done with heavy music. They asked us to do a few shows with them in Seattle in the early 2000s and we obliged. We are kindred spirits with them and have a mutual respect and admiration for what each other does.

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Are you satisfied with new record The Dusk in Us? I really enjoy the record. I’ll only typically listen to our records in preparation of practice, but we executed what we wanted to capture. You’ll never be 100 percent satisfied, even if it’s just the order of the track list. We just try to make music that moves us and it’s up to other people whether they connect with it or not.

Check out Converge live when they play Holy Diver (1517 21st St., Sacramento) on Monday, July 9.

Also performing will be Neurot Recordings artists Amenra.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $22.50 through Holydiversac.com. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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he human experience, in large part, has been nomadic in nature—well, that was the case about 10,000 years ago when most of the world’s population was comprised of hunter-gatherer tribes, like the Mongols in Asia and the Inuit in the Arctic, who sustained their respective populations by foraging for plants and wild game.

The itinerant nature of man doesn’t just manifest itself in the traditions of subsistence.

For artist Juliette Belmonte, her work draws upon not only her own peripatetic experience—her Westfalia camper van served as a mobile studio for a spell as she and her husband cruised up and down the California coast when they first moved west from New York—as a foundation for inspiration, but in the

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materials she incorporates into the vivid, technicolor portraits she creates.

“I’m super nomadic,” Belmonte explains.

“Unfortunately, even more so than I’d like to be. I just kind of grew up that way, and it’s still in me. My husband and I are still moving around constantly.”

Drawing from her nomadic upbringing and lifestyle, some of the most profound and eclectic elements in her artwork are the found objects that she incorporates into each portrait she paints.

“I pick up things around me all the time and that is super fun,” she continues. “That’s obviously a very technical way [that] I actually put physical things into my paintings from where I am.”

Though currently based in

Sacramento, Belmonte is a Costa Rican-born American artist of Argentinian and French descent whose colorful portraits spring to life through embellishments and random flourishes she procures from the streets, sidewalks, trails and pathways she intersects with. Adorned with swirling shapes, flowers, scraps of fabric and even bits of torn money, her artwork draws not only from her South American heritage but from her experiences as an enthusiast of the wanderlust movement.

“I listen to a lot of Spanish music when I paint,” she explains. “I’m really moody when I paint, so whatever kind of mood I want to put into it tends to come from music.”

Belmonte’s inspiration for the work she produces is drawn from historical photographs,

people she encounters in her daily life—like her current hairdresser who recently posed for “like a million photos”—as well as from a lively imagination that was forged in the confines of her mother’s art studio during her childhood.

“I take a lot of photos and I just accumulate garbage,” she said with a wink and a nod. “Sometimes it’s not always pleasant stuff, but I pick it up anyway—especially if it’s got a really interesting pattern or looks really old. My mom always did collages, so definitely that was her influence, and it was right around when we left New Hampshire—it must just have been one interesting thing I found and then it just sort of started building up on itself, and it’s the most fun part of my job.”

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While the artist claims that she wasn’t very interested in school during her childhood, Belmonte’s nomadic sensibility and creative yearnings eventually led her to study at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, the Art Institute of Chicago and the Art Students League of New York. And, thanks in part to online art marketplaces like Artfinder and Instagram, as well as a residency at the country home of a collector in Saint-Nicolasdu-Pélem, France, in 2017, her work has found homes in residences around the globe.

“I come from a family of seven kids,” Belmonte explains.

“I was also incredibly, painfully shy. I gravitated towards art because that was the thing I was sort of decent at.

output and a career change for her husband.

“Lately I have been working at a crazy pace,” she explains.

“My husband decided to quit being a lawyer and go back to school for engineering, which I was really happy about because being married to a lawyer kind of sucks, so I had to step it up in a big way. I was like, ‘I have to produce a lot more and I have to be a lot smarter about what I do,’ and it created this incredible pace in me, like this energy in me and I literally can’t stop painting. I’ve become a complete and total workaholic, but I love it, too.”

While some may find working at such a frenetic pace overwhelming, Belmonte says it allows her to fully develop the pieces she’s working on.

“Lately I have been working at a crazy pace. My husband decided to quit being a lawyer and go back to school for engineering, which I was really happy about because being married to a lawyer kind of sucks, so I had to step it up in a big way. I was like, ‘I have to produce a lot more and I have to be a lot smarter about what I do,’ and it created this incredible pace in me, like this energy in me and I literally can’t stop painting. I’ve become a complete and total workaholic, but I love it, too.” – Juliette Belmonte

I wasn’t great at school or sports, so that was my thing and I could express myself in that way, and I could hide in my mom’s studio. I just was always in my mom’s studio by her side, [although] she didn’t necessarily encourage me to be an artist because she was afraid that I would starve— really, I just started being able to support myself.”

For the past 15 years, Belmonte has managed to make a living by doing art fairs and exhibiting in various art galleries stateside and abroad. She currently has several pieces on view at Elliott Fouts Gallery in Midtown Sacramento.

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exact face and paint that, if I find it moving in some way, you know, like if they look sad or you maybe can’t figure out what is going on. I just think it’s so beautiful, that, you know, obviously they’ve been dead a long, long time but that emotion I think is kind of still there and still approachable.”

For Belmonte, her subjects’ stories are woven into the very canvases in which they live—from the delicate pieces of lace and other finery that are incorporated to the lively strokes of paint that adorns each portrait. To the artist, these adornments are little gifts that she bestows upon her subjects, as she says they are entities that deserve the love and care that one would provide a living, breathing person. In Belmonte’s work, there’s always a story that is incorporated into the final canvas.

While the artist is drawn to people and faces, she’s not especially impressed by what is “pretty” or classically beautiful. What inspires her are the underlying emotional stories that are conveyed by her subject’s expression or a posture—this, she says, allows the viewer to draw their own conclusions and to create their own stories of what is happening in the piece based on their own personal filter.

“The thing that is the most important to me is the expression that I’m trying to convey,” she explains. “So, I’ll spend an entire day on the eyes or something like that, just to make sure they’re saying the right thing; and I have to like them because I judge them instantly based on their face. And then I name them, like they’re real people.”

From scouring historical photographs and images, to distilling various elements from family members, and even her own visage, Belmonte says she uses a mishmash of a million different references to create a mood that evokes a narrative that brings her subjects to life— even if the inspiration comes from a figure that is no longer among the living.

“If I find someone that I want to paint, then definitely I will hound that person,” she says. “But I’m a little shy to approach people, and You can see Juliette Belmonte’s work I’m looking for a really on display at the Elliott Fouts Gallery specific thing. I take real (1831 P St., Sacramento). Gallery hours people and put them in a are Tuesday–Friday from 10 a.m. – historical context—that’s 5 p.m., and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday kind of my thing I’m and Sunday. For more info, go to doing now, it’s fun. I just Efgallery.com, and learn more about love how dramatic and Belmonte’s work on her own website, unapologetic they are.

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New Glory Craft Brewery’s Head Brewer Kyle Leddy

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ew Glory Craft Brewery is inconspicuously located in the depths of an industrial district off of Power Inn Road with nothing but modest signage to guide patrons to its door.

Despite being off the beaten path, where there is good beer people will come. When I visited New Glory one early Friday afternoon, there were already customers trickling into the taproom and filling up boxes with four-packs of beer for the weekend ahead. The recently renovated New Glory taproom is on the small side, but it’s pretty perfect. The industrial area it is situated in is surprisingly serene and relaxing; I sat on the patio and was surrounded by a citrus tree and lush green shading, realizing that its isolated location is actually a treat.

When people are concerned with oversaturation of the local beer scene, all they have to do is visit a place like New Glory; a humble and practical location that has been successful, beer that has been continuously exciting and delicious, and growth that has been responsible.

On June 30, the brewery will be celebrating their fifth anniversary in a very unorthodox, but very cool way: They will be hosting Sudsapalooza,

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a massive beer party that celebrates not just New Glory, but the beer community as a whole. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., more than 30 breweries from California and beyond will fill the parking lot of the taproom, each pouring two of their signature suds. As if the 60 beers being simultaneously poured isn’t enough to lure the avid beer drinker, the event is being capped off at 500 people to keep it small and to keep the all-you-can-drink beer plentiful for all.

When asked why they decided to share the spotlight instead of basking in their own glory, longtime employee Trevor Davies said, “We really want all of our beer friends to come party with us. Our goal is to celebrate with those we have collaborated with and respect. As local beer lovers, we find ourselves buying their beer anyways. We are fans of the things other breweries do, too. We wanted this to be special and integrative.”

Davies has been with New Glory since nearly the beginning, starting off in the taproom a few years ago and making his way to sales and brand management. He takes pride in holding the title as longest-standing New Glory employee. When he first started, there were less than 10 taps in the taproom. Today, there are 27, with never less than

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18 flowing fresh beer at a time. It is perhaps the most taps I have seen in a brewery that pours their own beers exclusively. Despite the tons of available beer, freshness and quality is not sacrificed. Davies says that his number one priority is to ensure all taproom and distributed beer is that which is squeezed fresh out of the fermenters.

New Glory keeps it exciting and has a little something for everyone. A key feature of these beers are dank hops, expressive yeasts and the flavor hybrids of your dreams.

On my recent visit, there were the standard IPA, pale ale, lager and stout offerings, but there was also some straight up mad scientist type shit. Let’s start by talking about the very unique double Northeastern IPA called, It’s Got Electrolytes! This strong, hazy IPA has citrus juice and Gatorade concentrate in it and drinks like a super non-abrasive IPA with velvety soft hop and fruit notes. It also literally has electrolytes in it. I guess you can say it is the perfect recovery beer after a workout. Other crazy but delicious concoctions include the maple pastry stout, a brut IPA and the wildly popular Key Lime Gose. Davies tells me the Key Lime Gose may be available in different variances at the anniversary party.

The best selling beers, however, continue to be the hazy IPAs, the milkshake fruit IPAs and the newly arrived brut IPA. While there may be many opinions on these beer styles from avid drinkers, New Glory sees it as just another way to educate people on beer and get them to expand their drinking horizons.

Head Brewer Kyle Leddy, who is one of the few Sacramento brewers without a beard, is responsible for a lot of the recipe development. “I always have innovation in mind,” said Leddy. “I want new, interesting flavors. I love playing around with non-traditional ingredients like electrolytes and champagne yeast strains. I love being able to explore outside of my comfort zone.”

Though he brings many of the beers to fruition, he says a lot of brainstorming goes into deciding which direction the company wants to take recipes in.

“I want new, interesting flavors. I love playing around with non-traditional ingredients like electrolytes and champagne yeast strains.

I love being able to explore outside of my comfort zone.”

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He says that sometimes someone will bring some crazy idea to the table, and the consensus will either be to shut them down for being too crazy, or work together to figure out how to make it happen.

Leddy has been with New Glory just over a year, but jokingly vows to get Davies fired just so he can work toward holding the title of New Glory’s longest-standing employee. Before this, he worked for Black Diamond Brewing out of Concord, American River Brewing, and was part of the inaugural brew staff at Moonraker.

This year, New Glory has experienced many milestones. They have recently renovated their facilities and completely separated the brewhouse from the serving quarters. However, customers can still watch brewers busting their asses through a window with a nice view of the lovely copper fermenting tanks and the occasional dumping of hop pellets.

The brewhouse is working hard these days; production recently went from 2,000 barrels a year to more than 7,000.

“We are lucky because despite our size, we still are able to distribute and have lots of capabilities. We are all about freshness. Where we are at right now, we keep stuff as fresh as you can be,” said Leddy.

The company even recently purchased their own canning line, which is not a cheap endeavor, to ensure all four-packs sold are only the ripest from the source.

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As far as further expansion, Leddy and Davies say that New Glory is taking it easy.

While they are working on a Placer County location and actively searching for a third installment by the end of the year, they say that they are rushing nothing.

“We are safe where we are at, and we are happy. We are happy with the quality of our product and the success we have experienced.

We will ease into expansion with quality and freshness always in mind,” said Davies.

Their fifth anniversary Sudsapalooza party will celebrate the past, present and future of New Glory and everyone who has been a part of it. The party will have unlimited pours of beer served in limited-edition glassware, live music from the band Burning Daylight People, food trucks and a photo booth. Also, don’t drive. If you Lyft or Uber you will be awarded a whole sheet of super cool New Glory stickers for free.

Sudsapalooza will take place at New Glory Craft Brewery (8251 Alpine Ave., Sacramento) on June 30 at 11 a.m. Food.

Music. Beer from more than 30 breweries.

You really can’t go wrong. Tickets are available online for $60 ($10 for designated drivers). For more info and to purchase tickets, go to Facebook.com/ newglorybrewery.

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TRICKS ARE FOR KIDS SACRAMENTO’S BRU LEI SITS DOWN FOR A MAGICAL JOURNEY DOWN MEMORY LANE WORDS CLAUDIA RIVAS PHOTO WESLEY DAVIS

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ongtime Sacramento creative Bru Lei is a talented rapper, muralist, activist and much more. Though he doesn’t limit himself to labels, Lei admits that the title of magician comes close.

“I think that people who label themselves are limiting themselves,” said Lei when Submerge sat with him at B-Side on S and 15th streets. He noted the bar’s charming “dive class” and continued, “No matter what you call yourself, whether it’s a shaman or teacher, I think magician would be what I’d call myself. Do I believe in magic? Yes I do.

Do I feel the world is magical? Yes I do.”

Lei is originally from Columbus, Ohio, and is set to open for fellow Ohio rapper Blueprint at Blue Lamp on June 27. This won’t be the first time they’ve shared the stage. Sitting over an old scrapbook and photo album, Lei showed us momentos from touring with Blueprint more than a decade ago. As he pulled out old concert flyers and posters, we looked over snaps of him and Blueprint on the road. One of his shirts in the photos is emblazoned with “Ohio” on what looks like a road map; it’s easy to sense Lei’s pride in being from the Buckeye State. The last time he and Blueprint saw each other was in Ohio more than two years ago for Lei’s birthday.

Lei cites his mentors as DJ PRZM and Blueprint for their large roles in helping him develop his craft and learn the music business.

As we dove deeper into his past, we started talking about his beginnings in hip-hop.

He first dabbled in rapping as a teenager, recording himself with a tape recorder and a CD player. Lei would stand between both components trying to get the timing right. He recalled a time when he took a Nas record his mom owned and rapped over the disc as it played. In the recording, Lei can be heard spittin’ rhymes over Nas’ raps while the beats are heard in the background. His first experiences with rapping over original instrumentals included trips to his uncle’s music studio, where he would play him potential beats on instruments like the piano and more. Although he doesn’t quite remember why he performed, Lei remembers his first show being in 1999.

Though choosing music full-time has always been a dream, Lei noted how difficult the industry is and how challenging the strive for success can be, especially when finding trustworthy peers to help fulfill your dreams. He was burnt out eventually on the road, and touring wasn’t making him feel as enthused as it did for him in the beginning.

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“I respect all artists that are actually “No matter who likes my doing it because it goes back to that longevity and work a person puts into it,” music or who doesn’t like explained Lei. “There is a lot of stuff that my music, the fact that I’m will break a person down or quit. Whether still doing it is enough gangsta rap or underground or backpack rap for me.” – Bru Lei or whatever. If someone has been doing it [striving for success as an artist in the music industry], I respect that because it’s hard.

The first drink I ever had in the state You see artists go crazy because of it.” of California was at Blue Lamp. It’s a When Lei came out west, he followed DJ sentimental place for me,” detailed Lei. “Blue PRZM to Sacramento. Lei has seen the city Lamp has this gravitational pull that leads change so much since he arrived in 2006. Prior me back. It’s always special when I’m in to the move, he had never been to California there. I’ve seen it change owners but still and though he has lived all over the Golden play hip-hop. It stands the test of time.”

State, now he’s back in Sacramento.

Lei has toured around the country, “I had responsibilities in Ohio, but at opened up for Del the Funky Homosapien at the time [I moved], I never really had been Concerts in the Park last year and continues depressed in life besides a break up or to make an impact on the world through his something At that point I was like ‘What am art and creativity. His two albums released I really going to do with my life?’ And then I last year, Selfie and The Secret Recipe, are moved out here,” explained Lei. “PRZM was both reminiscent of that gritty, strong East a big part of the hip-hop scene in Ohio and Coast rap from the ‘90s. It reminds us of the he was like my older brother, so it just made foundation of what rap was built on. sense for me to come out here after that.”

“No matter who likes my music or who Lei added that after his first show doesn’t like my music, in Sacramento on the the fact that I’m still Capitol Building steps in doing it is enough downtown, he thought for me,” explained “This place is interesting,” Lei. “I’m supposed to and decided to stay for be on songs that have a while to see where his been months or weeks curiosity lead. Throughout in the making, but if the years he’s made I don’t have the right friends and family in Sac time and proper setting and has become actively to actually work on involved in the art, music, something, I’m not and activism scene. really trying to force it ”I’ve been just doing a just to say that I did it. lot in the art community,” No matter what other Lei said. “I try to stay people think of my up with the music music, to me it matters community and the music if I liked it.” scene and the art scene, On what’s igniting but I’m only one man and his creativity now, Lei can only do so much. I reported that he’s try to be selective with been painting. He my energy and time so I just finished a mural can go out and support Art Street, Photo by Danthony Thegreat for a Co-Ed youth other artists.” basketball league Lei contributed a that was created in hopes of connecting piece to Art Street last year; one of the more communities across Sac. Now he is going recognizable pieces involved a black-andwhere the universe guides him and looking white mural on the outside of an installation and listening for signs. as a type of ode to Sacramento. It included “I’m on this ‘survive in Midtown’ thing, the familiar Wu-Tang Clan logo manipulated so right now I’m just fighting to survive in to reflect Sac’s thriving area of creative Midtown,” said Lei. “Like the universe will minds in Midtown. let me know if I can’t afford it. I’m not gonna Wu-Tang Clan has had a huge influence live in the ‘burbs. I can do that in any city; on Lei his entire life. As he recollected why would I live in the ‘burbs here when multiple meetings with Wu members, he I can could live on the outskirts of San mentioned an awesome encounter with Francisco, Oakland or New York City? We’ll Method Man as a young teen at Disney see what happens.”

World. He also brought up another Whatever he is doing, we will eagerly encounter when RZA gave him shrooms. stay tuned on what the magician has up his “Wu-Tang Clan changed the hip-hop sleeve next. game,” remarked Lei. “To the level that they did, they just changed it more than anybody else as far as the culture and as far as the clothes. They had Wu Wear, they had nine members, they had break-off groups, and they were in movies, yet all so down to earth.”

Sacramento now has a strong pull for Lei, too. Blue Lamp in particular brings up good memories for him.

“The last show that I did was at Blue Lamp when rapper Eyedea passed away.

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6.18 MONDAY

Cafe Colonial Material, Sore Eyes, DJ Soyrizo, 7 p.m.

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

Harlow’s Zane Carney, R. Finn, 7 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.

Masonic Temple Dave Bass AfroCuban Sextet, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson & Friends, 5:30 p.m.

6.19 TUESDAY

The Colony Mob Rule, Riva Rebels, Se Vende, Enemy Fire, 8 p.m.

Crest Theatre John Butler Trio, Mama Kin Spender, 6:30 p.m.

Holy Diver Upon A Burning Body, Volumes, WhiteNoise, Convictions, 6 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m.

LowBrau THIS Tuesdays w/ Ravell, DJ Nord, Alexx Gold, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Beginning Bluegrass Club, 6:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

On The Y Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Richard March, 5:30 p.m.; Michael Ray Trio, 8 p.m.

6.20 WEDNESDAY

The Acoustic Den Cafe Open Mic, 6:30 p.m.

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

Blue Lamp Cthulhu: the Musical! by Puppeteers for Fears, 8 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Extended Hell, Headsplitters, Armermento Fatal, Sick Burn!, 8 p.m.

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

The Colony Highland Eyeway, Step Dads, Worthy Goat, Blue Fiction, 7 p.m.

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

Folsom Hotel Saloon Open Mic Jam, 9 p.m.

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

Harlow’s The Calling, The Tearaways, 7 p.m.

Holy Diver Exiled By Grace, Becoming A Myth, Pacifist, A Waking Memory, Nail The Casket, 6:30 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Live Blues Jam Session, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Peeti V, 9:30 p.m.

Momo Sacramento Bourbon & Blues feat. Nick Schebelen Band, 5:30 p.m.

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Nicholson’s MusiCafe Beginning Ukulele Group, 12 p.m.; Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Revival Liquid Wednesday Night Swim w/ DJ JB, 8 p.m.

Shine Speak Out! Sacramento Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Shawn Colvin, Shannon Curtis, 7:30 p.m.

Streets Pub and Grub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Sean Lehe, 5:30 p.m.; Peter Petty and his Double P Revue, 9 p.m.

6.21 THURSDAY

Ace of Spades Parmalee, Elana Jane, 7 p.m.

The Acoustic Den Cafe Songwriters in the Round w/ Guest Host Tony Galioto, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke, 9 p.m.

CLARA Auditorium Fete de la Musique, 6 p.m.

The Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Jerry Martini & Frankie Sorci, 7 p.m.; DJ Uncle Hank & Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Folsom Hotel Saloon Karaoke Night & DJ Matty B, 9:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose James Parr, 8 p.m.

Holy Diver Local Showcase feat.

Crecon, Tyybot, Dead Till Monday, Kill Gang, Blind Medusa, UsVsU, 6:30 p.m.

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

Momo Sacramento Discover Thursdays feat. World Toor Beats, Massive Delicious Duo, 7 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino Trampled

By Turtles, Deer Tick, 7 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Zachariah, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m.

On The Y Karaoke, 10 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge Moksi, 10 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Redwood Black, 9:30 p.m.

Revival DJ DM, 9 p.m.

Shady Lady Harley White Jr. Orchestra, 9 p.m.

Shine Jazz Jam, 8 p.m.

The Silver Orange Sacramento Make Music Day, 12 p.m.

Torch Club Mind X, 5:30 p.m.; Element Brass Band, Albert Simpson, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk The Sacramento Showcase Part III feat. Lil Darrion, G Man, Chap Dinero, Goldie, Cochise and More, 8:30 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Adam Donald, 9:30 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Yung Heazy, The White Lighters, Dim Wit, Fonty , 7:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Capitol Friday’s Reggae Night w/ DJ Veyn, 10 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Plaza Concerts in the Park: Dance Gavin Dance, Nerv, Verno, Emo Night Sacramento DJs, 5 p.m.

Crooked Lane Brewing Co. Midnight Sun, 7:30 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Posterchild Band, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose CTRL-Z, Spacewalker, MelloSmoove, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ CrookOne and Guests, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s The Trashcan Sinatras, 5:30 p.m.; Just Like Heaven (The Cure Tribute), Erasure-esque (Erasure Tribute), DJ Bryan Hawk, 10 p.m.

Jackrabbit Brewing Co. The KTalon Band, 6 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge William Mylar’s Hippie Hour, 5:30 p.m.; Albino Crowe, 9 p.m.

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

Old Ironsides Dos Hombres, Hits & Misses, 8 p.m.

On The Y Cassette Idols, The Enlows, The Igors, 9 p.m.

Opera House Saloon Disco Revolution, 8 p.m.

Palms Playhouse Commander Cody Band, 7:30 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Crooked, 9:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Porchlight Brewing Co. Age of Rock, 5 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Pop Rocks, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino The Spazmatics, 9:30 p.m.

Revival Groove on Fridays w/ Kaos, 9:30 p.m.

Shady Lady The Golden Cadillacs, 9 p.m.

Shine Katie Knipp, Kelly Jean, Rowan McGuire, 8 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings, 7 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Kalimba (Earth Wind and Fire Tribute), 6 p.m.

Torch Club Sac Lunch, 5:30 p.m.; Matt Rainey & The Dippin Sauce, 9 p.m.

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar The DT’s, 7 p.m.

Yolo Brewing Co. According to Bazooka, 6 p.m.

6.22 6.23 FRIDAY

Ace of Spades V101’s Old School House Party feat. DJ Dennis Blaze, 7 p.m.

The Acoustic Den Cafe Ana Gilmour & Co., Pete Kronowitt, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 J.M. Long, 9:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Otto and the Moaners, 5 p.m.

Blue Lamp Grind Hip Hop Showcase feat. DJ Kedd-e, Kennedy Wrose, Tecknician, Bosky, H-Y Loco, PGC, Syren, IKO and More, 8:30 p.m.

SATURDAY

Ace of Spades Ziggy Marley, DJ Cherry Baby, 7 p.m.

The Acoustic Den Cafe Tom Shewmake & Brian Burke (of One Button Suit), 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Adam Jacobs, 9:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Matt and George and their Pleasant Valley Boys, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Summer Nyght Lyfe feat.

Jmillz, G.Lo, Young Taxx and More, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Lo$T Boyz, 7:30 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Rock On! Live Band Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Ease, Pity Party, Spider Cider, Sissyfit, Slutzville, 7 p.m.

Capitol Garage The Corner w/ DJ Veyn & Guests, 10 p.m.

Community Center Theater The Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7 p.m.

Crooked Lane Brewing Co. Doodads, 7:30 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Tijuana Weekend, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Temple K. Kirk, Boris Alienou, GT Velasco, Slug Muffin, 9 p.m.

Glenn Hall Park Pops in the Park: The Count, 6 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe Arena Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters, Los Lobos, Seth Lakeman, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Heartless (Heart Tribute), 5:30 p.m.

Holy Diver Brown Sabbath, Tara Black & Seeing Red, The Roa Brothers Band, 7 p.m.

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

Luna’s Cafe Tyler Melhalf & The Fontaine Classic, You & Me, 8 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m.

Old Ironsides The Machetes, Ole Cotton Dreary, Chris Felix, 9 p.m.

Opera House Saloon Branded, 9:30 p.m.

Palms Playhouse Mark Hummel’s Golden State/Lone Star Blues Revue, 7:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Porchlight Brewing Co. Jessica Malone, 7:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Spazmatics, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

The Purple Place Planet Groove, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Audioboxx, 10 p.m.

Revival DJ Lady Kate, 9 p.m.

Shady Lady The Gold Souls, 9 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Pete Escovedo Latin Jazz Orchestra, 6:30 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Quinn DeVeaux, 9:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Symphonia Phonotone, 4 p.m.

Strikes Unlimited (Rocklin) Celebration Day, 9 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Skid Roses, The Lucky 7, Austin Mo Xperience, 1 p.m.

Torch Club Lightnin Willie, 5:30 p.m.; Mike Eldred Trio, 9 p.m.

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar Quinn Hedges, 7 p.m.

6.24 SUNDAY

The Acoustic Den Cafe Ukulele Jam & Sing-Along, 11 a.m.; Kimberley Dahme, 2 p.m.

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

Blue Lamp RocDaMic Showcase, 9 p.m.

The Colony The Honest, Sarchasm, Pseudo, Danger Inc, 7 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Gene Barnett, 12 p.m.

Harlow’s Day26, 7 p.m.

Harris Center for the Arts Jim Curry (John Denver Tribute), 2 & 7 p.m.

Holy Diver Local Showcase feat.

Optimiztik, Kassette & JJ, Slap, Lil Freezie & DonKingdom, T.S. Reef, 6:30 p.m.

LowBrau Daft Brunch w/ DJs Adam Jay and Shaun Slaughter, 12 p.m.; Throwback Jams w/ DJ Epik & Special Guests, 9:30 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Factor IX w/ DJ Bryan Hawk, DJ CarnieRobber and Guests, 9 p.m.

Momo Sacramento LAHRE, Adrian Bellue, 6:30 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Pete Kronowitt, 11 a.m.

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Nuevo Park Jazz and Soul in the Park w/ Cameo, Reggie Graham Trio, Kumandae, Joe Leavy, 1 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Shana Morrison, 3 p.m.

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

Red Hawk Casino Branded, 1 p.m.

Revival Sunday Splash w/ DJ Spryte, 2 p.m.

Shady Lady Peter Petty, 9 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Red Rocker Experience (Sammy Hagar Tribute), Liquid Sky (Jimi Hendrix Tribute), Piece of My Heart (Janis Joplin Tribute), 2 p.m.

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

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar Beth Duncan, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

6.25 MONDAY

Cafe Colonial Period Bomb, Art Lessing & the Flower Vato, The Glass Sounds, 8 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 & Friends, 5:30 p.m.

Sacramento Jazz Cooperative Inc Denise Perrier Quintet, 7 p.m.

6.26 TUESDAY

Ace of Spades The Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Los Kung Fu Monkeys, Buster Shuffle, 6 p.m.

Holy Diver The Supervillains, Eazy Dub, 7 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

On The Y Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Matt Rainey, 5:30 p.m.; Company Store, 8 p.m.

6.27 WEDNESDAY

Ace of Spades Everclear, Marcy Playground, Local H, 6 p.m.

The Acoustic Den Cafe Open Mic, 6:30 p.m.

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

Blue Lamp Blueprint, Sparks Across Darkness, Circus Runaways, Bru Lei, eRRth, 8 p.m.

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

Crest Theatre Indigo Girls, Lucy Wainwright Roche, 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Goldfield Nattali Rize, 7:30 p.m.

Holy Diver $teve Cannon, 7 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Live Blues Jam Session, 8 p.m.

Momo Sacramento Bourbon & Blues feat. Val Starr Band, 5:30 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Beginning Ukulele Group, 12 p.m.; Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Press Club Emo Night Sacramento: Summer Slam, 8 p.m.

Revival Liquid Wednesday Night Swim w/ Chango, 8 p.m.

Shady Lady Musical Mashup, 9 p.m.

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Torch Club Sean Lehe, 5:30 p.m.; Jon Snodgrass, The Gods of Mount Olympus, 9 p.m.

6.28 THURSDAY

The Acoustic Den Cafe Songwriters in the Round w/ Guest Host Katelyn Convery, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Dandelion Massacre, Not An Airplane, Wayne Jetski, Jib, 7 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke, 9 p.m.

The Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

Crest Theatre Dark Star Orchestra: The Grateful Dead Experience, 6:30 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Tim Dierkes, 7 p.m.

Fox & Goose According to Bazooka, 7 p.m.

Golden Bear Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds, Anime Aliens, Aurora Beam, 9 p.m.

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

Momo Sacramento Discover Thursdays feat. The Bongo Furys, Prizm, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Americana Dance Party, 8:30 p.m.

On The Y Karaoke, 10 p.m.

Palms Playhouse Lance Lopez, 7:30 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge Dash Berlin, 10 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Big Trouble, 9:30 p.m.

Revival Ibarra, 9 p.m.

Shady Lady Sweet N’ Sour, 9 p.m.

Shine Jazz Jam, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Mind X, 5:30 p.m.; City of Trees, 9 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Auditorium (Grass Valley) Clint Black, 8 p.m.

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar Ryan Hernandez, 7 p.m.

6.29 FRIDAY

Ace of Spades Los Angeles De Charly, Techy Aroma, La Sonora Santanera de Carlos Colorado, Sonido Rolas Xrhh, 7 p.m.

The Acoustic Den Cafe Pam Taylor, Val Starr, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Legal Addiction, 9:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Red Dirt Ruckus, 5 p.m.

Big Sexy Brewing Co. Be Brave Bold Robot, Absynth Quartet, 5 p.m.

Blue Lamp The Dwarves, Kill The Precedent, The O’Mulligans, Alarms, Pug Skullz, 7 p.m.

The Boardwalk The Cash Cartell Band, Box, Fallout Kings, 7:30 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Ryan Hernandez, 9:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Capitol Friday’s Reggae Night w/ DJ Veyn, 10 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Plaza Concerts in the Park: Peanut Butter Wolf, JMSEY, LaTour, Good Company, 5 p.m.

Crooked Lane Brewing Co. DoubleShots, 7:30 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Superbad, 9 p.m.

Folsom Hotel Saloon Playback, 9:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose Turnbuckle Blues Review, Adam Block, 9 p.m.

Golden 1 Center Steve Martin and Martin Short, The Steep Canyon Rangers, Jeff Babko, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ CrookOne and Guests, 10 p.m.

Goldfield Strawberry Girls, Night Versus, Find Yourself, Roman Pilot, Adrian Bellue, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Rock for Reason feat. Joe Fraulob and Greg Golden, Tonic Zephyr, 8 p.m.

Holy Diver Emo Nite Sacramento, 9 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge William Mylar’s Hippie Hour, 5:30 p.m.; Radio Billionaires, 9 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Brotherly Mud, Eazy Dub, 8 p.m.

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

Old Ironsides Mezcal Aces, Huckleberry Road, Silver, 9 p.m.

On The Y Graves, The Bad Weather, 8:30 p.m.

Opera House Saloon Chicago the Tribute, 9 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Eddie Edul, 9:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Porchlight Brewing Co. Sicky Betts, 6:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Take Out, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Nathan Owens Band, 9:30 p.m.

Revival Groove on Fridays w/ DJ DM, 9:30 p.m.

The Sacramento Gateway Free Summer Concert feat. Buck Ford, 6 p.m.

Shady Lady Twilight Drifters, 9 p.m.

Shine Valerie V. Sings Some Peggy Lee, 8 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Journey Revisited, 6:30 p.m.

Torch Club Jimmy Pailer & Co., 5:30 p.m.; Indigenous, 9 p.m.

Two Rivers Cider Company Evil Seagull, New Spell, 6:30 p.m.

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar Adam Donald, 7 p.m.

6.30 SATURDAY

Ace of Spades OMB Peezy, Santana Montana, JAY.I.BE, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Blue Situation, 9:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Savannah Blue Band, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Teknical, Dropz, Karizma, Jesse James, Haitham, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk Bleeding Through, Hoods and more 7 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Total Recall, 9:30 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Enso Anima, The Seafloor Cinema, Tetrachromat, Rex Means King, 7 p.m.

Capitol Garage The Corner w/ DJ Veyn & Guests, 10 p.m.

Crest Theatre The Milk Carton Kids, 6:30 p.m.

Crooked Lane Brewing Co. Brotherly Mud, 7:30 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Revolution Beat, 9 p.m.

Folsom Hotel Saloon Vagabond Brothers, 1:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose Phur Soles, Kally O’Mally, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s The Electric Flag 50th Anniversary feat. Nick Gravenites, Barry Goldberg & Harvey Mandel, 7 p.m.; Mike Jones, 10 p.m.

Harris Center for the Arts Halau Ka Waikahe Lani Malie Halau Kahulaliwai, 6 p.m.

Holy Diver Dog Party (Album Release), The Croissants, Free Candy, 7:30 p.m.

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

Luna’s Cafe David Houston & String Theory, Doc Velocity, 8 p.m.

Miner’s Leap Winery Fleetwood Mask: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, 7 p.m.

Momo Sacramento Roland Tonies, Max Breakfast, 6 p.m.; New Wave Society - Duran Duran Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m.; Yubario, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Bach Music Festival 2 feat. The Happy’s, Graybar Hotel, Stars of the Party & The Elusive Furs, 7 p.m.

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On The Y Sworn To The Black, Cemetery Legacy, Earth Crawler, 8 p.m.

Opera House Saloon When Doves Cry - The Prince Tribute Show, 9:30 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Peeti V, 9:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Porchlight Brewing Co. East Sac Strings, 4 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Two Steps Down Rodeo Bash, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

The Purple Place Blackwater, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Skid Roses, 10 p.m.

Revival DJ Lady Kate, 9 p.m.

Shady Lady The Nickel Slots, 9 p.m.

Shine Thadeus Gonzalez, The Big Poppies, Attendees, 8 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Tom Chapin, 7 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Write Or Die, Lapel, 9:30 p.m.

Strikes Unlimited (Rocklin) Left of Centre, 9 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Long Time (Boston Tribute), Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin Tribute), 4 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Primus, Mastodon, Jjuujjuu, 6 p.m.

Torch Club Danny Morris and the California Stars, 4 p.m.; Birds of Fortune, 9 p.m.

Wildwood Kitchen & Bar Skyler Michaels, 7 p.m.

Wastewalker, Gygax, The Odious Construct, 8 p.m.

The Colony No Right, xREIGNx, Natural Selection, Extinguish, 6 p.m.

Harlow’s Slum Village, illMac, 8 p.m.

LowBrau Throwback Jams w/ DJ Epik & Special Guests, 9:30 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Factor IX w/ DJ Bryan Hawk, DJ CarnieRobber and Guests, 9 p.m.

Mix DJ E-Rock, DJ Gabe Xavier, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Curtis Salgado, 3 p.m.

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

Shady Lady Alex Jenkins, 9 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Jax Hammer, 12 p.m.; Spazmatics, 4 p.m.

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

7.02 MONDAY

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 & Friends, 5:30 p.m.

7.01 7.03 SUNDAY

The Acoustic Den Cafe Ukulele Jam & Sing-Along, 11 a.m.

Armadillo Music Impulse Control, The Elephant, 3 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Jenny Lynn and her Real Gone Daddies, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Light This City,

TUESDAY

Goldfield Y La Bamba, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Sleeptalk, DBMK, Jet Black Alley Cat, 6:30 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe Arena Kenny Chesney, Old Dominion, 7:30 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts We Banjo 3, 7 p.m.

Comedy Golden 1 Center Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget, June 29, 7:30 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Rare Breed Comedy Tour w/ Mean Dave!, Teo Morgan, Sydney Stigerts, Imin Love, Eric Somers, June 20, 8 p.m.

Say It Loud Comedy Presented by Michael Calvin Jr. feat. Skillz Hudson, Jamario McClain and More, June 21, 8 p.m.

Erik Myers feat. Rudy Ortiz, June 22 - 24, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Glorious Basterds Comedy Show w/ Carlos Rodriguez, June 27, 8 p.m.

Insane Wayne, Big T, Bud Bud, Hosted by Chris “Swizz” Smith, June 28, 8 p.m.

Ricky del Rosario feat. Dan Mires, June 29 - July 1, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

All Ages Family Show feat. Justin Rivera, July 1, 1 p.m.

Black Greek Comedy Showdown w/ Nate Jackson, Nicole Blue, B Phlat and Chinedu, Hosted by Erik Clark, July 1, 10 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Open Mic Comedy w/ Host Jaime Fernandez, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.

Capitol Punishment 2 Year Anniversary: An Evening of Puns w/ Damien Harmony, Mark Burg, Daniel Humbarger and More, June 22, 8 p.m.

Comedy Night w/ David Shapiro, June 27, 8 p.m.

On the Y Open Mic Comedy w/ Guest Hosts, Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.

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Nemr, June 21 - 23, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri., 8 & 10:15 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.

Lance Woods and Friends, June 24, 7 p.m.

Sam Morril, June 28 - 30, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri., 8 & 10:15 p.m.; Sat., 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.

Rap Battle Roast Championship Part 2, July 1, 7 p.m.

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

Improv Taste Test and Harold Night, Wednesday’s, 7 - 10 p.m.

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

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

Sacramento Stand-Up Competition, June 22 - 23 Tommy T’s The Fab 5 for $5, June 22 - 24, Fri., 7:30; Sat. & Sun., 7 p.m.

Steve McGrew, June 29, 7:30 & 10:15 p.m.

DL Hughley, June 30 - July 1, Sat., 7 & 9:45 p.m.; Sun., 7 & 9:30 p.m.

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8th and W Streets Certified Farmers Market, Sunday’s, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

20th Street (Between J and K) Midtown Farmers Market, Saturday’s, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

B Street Theatre The Ladies Foursome, June 19 - July 22 Upstairs at The B Presents – New Comedies Play Festival, June 24 July 1 Belle Cooledge Library A Life in Prose and Poetry: An Evening with Eleanor Francis, June 30, 6 p.m.

Blue Cue Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

Blue Lamp Jezebelle’s Army Burlesque & Variety Show, June 21, 7 p.m.

Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School: Performance & Live Model Sketching, June 22, 5:30 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Trivia Night, Tuesday’s, 8 p.m.

Camellia Coffee Roasters Alt Library Book Club, June 20, 6:30 p.m.

Capitol Mall Lunar Lunacy Ride, June 23, 7 p.m.

CLARA Auditorium The Sound & the Fury: An Assessment of Sacramento’s Music Scene, June 25, 6:30 p.m.

Country Club Plaza Certified Farmers Market, Saturday’s, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum Hopes Springing High: Gifts of Art by African American Artists, Through July 15 The Cycle: by Cyrus Tilton, Through July 15 Becoming a Woman in the Age of Enlightenment: French Art from The Horvitz Collection, Through Aug. 19 Nature’s Gifts: Early California Paintings from the Wendy Willrich Collection, Through Dec. 31 Crooked Lane Brewing Co. Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 6 p.m.

The Federalist Public House Hamilton Sing-Along, June 25, 6:30 p.m.

Florin Road & 65th Street Certified Farmers Market, Thursday’s, 8 a.m.

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Fox & Goose Pub Quiz, Tuesday’s, 7 p.m. @ The Grounds Placer County Placer County Fair, June 21 - 24 Harris Center for the Arts El Dorado Musical Theatre: Best of Broadway, June 21, 7 p.m.

El Dorado Dance Academy’s Summer Concert 2018: TRAVELS, June 23, 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.

Highwater The Trivia Factory, Monday’s, 7 p.m.

Historic Old Folsom Farmers Market, Saturday’s, 8 a.m.

Holy Diver Grrrly Show: Burlesque & Variety Bazaar feat. Spacewalker, Indiana Bones, Nizzneyland, Lucinda Buttons, Delta Tease, Lucky Moonshine, DJ Trash Epiphany, June 22, 9 p.m.

The Darling Clementines: Fierce Fems, June 28, 8:30 p.m.

Jackrabbit Brewing Co. Movie Night: Anchorman, June 29, 8 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Triviology, Sunday’s, 7:30 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Poetry Unplugged, Thursday’s, 8 p.m.

McClatchy Park Oak Park Farmers Market, Saturday’s, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Salsa Lessons, Wednesday’s, 8 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Trivia Night, Monday’s, 7 p.m.

North Laguna Park H@ck The Park Fest, June 23, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

North Natomas Regional Park Movies in the Park: Despicable Me 3, June 29, 5:30 p.m.

On The Y Movie Night w/ Jandy Barwench, Wednesday’s, 7 p.m.

R Street (Between 11th & 12th) Our Street Night Market, June 23, 7 p.m.

Sacramento Hostel Bike-in Movie Night Series: To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar, June 23, 8 p.m.

Streets Pub and Grub Pub Trivia, Sunday’s, 8 p.m.

Strikes Unlimited (Rocklin) Let’s Get Quzzical: Trivia Game Show Experience, Tuesday’s, 7 p.m.

Sunrise Light Rail Station Certified Farmers Market, Saturday’s, 8 a.m.

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Verge Center for the Arts Notebooks of a Body: Visual Arts from Current UC Davis Students in the Master of Fine Arts Program, Through Aug. 12 Yolo Brewing Co. Trivia Night, Tuesday’s, 6 p.m.

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“We don’t stop playing because we get older, we get older because we stop playing.”

This quote is repeated ad nauseum throughout director Jeff Tomsic’s Tag, which hit theaters on Friday, June 15. The idea that play can improve the lives of both kids and adults alike is at the heart of the film, and is pretty much the only reason why anyone would think to make a feature-length film about adults playing tag. Yet, Tag’s communication of this idea isn’t always clear.

Tag is, amazingly, based on a true story that appeared in the Wall Street Journal about a group of men who have been playing a game of tag for 23 years straight in order to keep in touch. Every May, they engage in a no-holds-barred pursuit—disguising themselves, hiding and lying in wait to ambush their fellow players.

Whoever remains “it” by the end of May has to live in shame until the next year.

Like any good homosocial bonding movie, Tag contains the full constellation of bro archetypes. Callahan (John Hamm) is handsome and successful, but arrogant and insecure. Hoagie (Ed Helms) is your nerdy, well put-together and earnest 30-something, while Chilli (Jake Johnson) is a loser stoner who lives with his parents. Sable (Hannibal Buress) is chubby, schlubby and funny (he gets most of the movie’s best lines), and Jerry (Jeremy SubmergeMag.com

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by Hoagie’s intense, hyperphysical-but-fun wife Anna (Isla Fisher).

Essentially, each character is just another iteration of their respective actor’s most typecasted on-screen personas, and while Callahan might as well be Don Draper minus the misogyny and alcoholism, it was surprisingly funny to watch him revert to childlike ridiculousness, attempting to throw a desk chair through a conference room window when cornered.

The film’s main bid for laughs is shooting action movie scenes juxtaposed over otherwise banal adult situations. For instance, it’s Jerry’s wedding when the rest of the gang comes calling, so watching a grown man dive off a country club deck and hijack a golf cart is only made funnier by the knowledge that he’s ditching his own rehearsal dinner for a game of tag.

There’s also a few references to other action movies thrown in here and there.

Jerry’s savant-like skills are represented with a Sherlock Holmes-esque slowing of time matched with his own interior tactical analyses which are, again, made funny because it’s all about tag. However, while this gag was funny the first time, it starts to go a little stale after each frustrated attempt to trap him.

But where Tag really falls flat is its non-physical bits. While there are a few good lines thrown in here and there (Buress, with his deadpan delivery, was by far the most consistent), a majority of the movie’s jokes are more miss than hit.

There’s really only so much you can laugh at how much weed Chilli smokes, and by the fifth time that Anna gets a little too fired up about her husband’s performance, I found myself wishing she would tone it down a little. There was also a B-plot where Callahan and Chilli fight over a hometown grade school sweetheart that frankly felt a little tacked on.

But what really left me scratching my head when the credits rolled was Tag’s attempts to lend its plot some seriousness.

Without spoiling anything, there’s a big reveal in the film’s final 15 minutes that makes the group realize this might be the last time they’ll ever play together. While the idea of embracing the inner child to deal with adult life’s difficulties is touching, you have to wonder how seriously audiences will take that point when the group has faced zero consequences for their actions for the entire film. I mean, they destroy property left and right, and at one point almost waterboard a dude.

Yet, no one even so much as gets angry with them. In fact the whole of the film’s universe seems engineered to facilitate these man-child activities. And it really doesn’t help the movie’s case that all its women are either endlessly supportive of the game, or have an eye-rolling, smiling, boys-will-be-boys attitude about it.

That being said, Tag is a pretty OK action comedy that embraces its own silliness. And that, I can respect.

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We’re still alive. I have to admit, I had my doubts as I woke up on the morning of June 12. Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump were having their summit brouhaha in Singapore, and I wasn’t entirely sure if I’d wake up with a warhead in my lap. I mean, sure, they just ended up signing a flimsy document, posing for a few pictures and lavishing compliments on one another (at least President Trump did on Kim, who just kind of smiled and waved a lot in the clips I saw).

I have to admit, I didn’t follow the historic summit too closely. I figured the president would just tweet about how awesome it was no matter what went down, and more or less his base would be stoked, and everyone else would be skeptical.

Sure, it was strange to see an American president buddy up to a savage dictator like that whereas we’d usually see them on TV trying to convince the public why we should be going to war with one. And considering how volatile and emotional these two men are, who knows if this is the start of a greater move toward diplomacy or just some sort of weird prelude to their next lover’s spat.

But June 12 came and went and my phone didn’t play that scary-ass Emergency Broadcast System alarm sound. The missiles are still in their silos for the time being and we can still go for walks and pet dogs and breathe and enjoy all that good stuff that we like doing.

I guess that’s where I’m at now. The bar is so low that “no nuclear holocaust” counts as a good week. This is the world we inhabit now.

We also inhabit a world where families are being torn apart at our border crossings. I shouldn’t have to say “This is terrible,” but it seems that some people aren’t aware that this is terrible. A June 16 article in The Washington Post stated that “nearly 2,000 immigrant children were separated from their parents during six weeks in April and May, according to the Department of Homeland Security.”

This number continues to rise as the Trump administration’s zero-tolerance policy toward people who illegally cross the border continues.

There are currently more than 11,000 children in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services, according to the same WaPo article, which includes “minors who arrived at the border without a relative and children

separated from their parents.” They are being held in facilities that are ill-equipped to house children and also filling up fast. So much so that—you know, to avoid overcrowding, because that would be bad—temporary tent shelters will be erected in the desert surrounding El Paso, Texas, which I hear is lovely this time of year.

I mean, OK, El Paso’s average temperature is 98 degrees in July, but the tents will have air conditioning. So that’s … No, it still sucks.

Of course, everyone’s blaming everyone else for this. Even though Trump did nothing but hem and haw about building border walls and paint immigrants as gang-banging rapists during the campaign and much of his presidency, he took to Twitter to blame Democrats for “their cruel legislative agenda,” which is funny, because saying they have an agenda would indicate that they were capable of actually accomplishing something.

I’m not really interested in finding out who’s to blame, though. I’m not going to profess to know the right way to handle border security or immigration policy, but I’m pretty confident that this is not the right way to do it.

However, there are plenty of people who think kiddie gulags are a bad idea. If you’re one of those people, you can go to Childsworldamerica.org and sign a petition to “stop border separation of children from parents.” Currently 90 organizations, including the Clinical Social Work Association, the California Society for Clinical Social Work and the Mendocino Coast Children’s Fund; more than 4,500 mental health professionals; and just under 2,000 members of the general public have signed the petition as of this writing.

With any luck, someone who can do something about this terrible policy will take notice and actually do something about it.

This is not a political issue, it’s a matter of simple humanity. As the petition states, “It appears that the only way to justify this [zero-tolerance] policy is to completely disconnect from either one or both of the following realities: that these are children; and that children are affected by what happens to them.”

Denying reality has unfortunately become all too commonplace.

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