DUBSTEP KAI WACHI

In general, Kai Wachi may be labeled as a dubstep producer, but many of the muscular Boise DJ’s new songs from his 2022 EP Skins center on emotional lyrics and melodies. Still, good things come to those who wait, with many of the tracks rewarding listeners with some filthy bass drops. I’d wager Wachi’s stop at the Knitting Factory will have plenty of the headbanger dance vibes he’s shown when teaming up with his metal-friendly EDM bro Sullivan King for back-to-back sets (featuring both artists on stage at the same time) in recent years at festivals.

— SAMANTHA WOHLFEIL

Kai Wachi, Hairitage • Sat, Feb. 4 at 8 pm • $22-$25 • All ages • Knitting Factory. • 919 W. Sprague Ave. • sp.knittingfactory.com

THE BIG DIPPER, PeacefulPinder, Kyle Bender, Caleb Brown

CHAN’S RED DRAGON ON THIRD, Cary Fly

COEUR D’ALENE CASINO, Kosh

THE DRAFT ZONE, Juvenilia, Ron Greene, The Red Books

DRY FLY DISTILLING, Kori Ailene

HEARTWOOD CENTER, David Raitt and the Baja Boogie Band, Peter Rivera

J J KNITTING FACTORY, Kai Wachi, Hairitage

J LEBANON RESTAURANT & CAFÉ, Safar

J NEATO BURRITO, Gabriella Rose, Vika

NOAH’S CANTEEN, Son of Brad

OSPREY RESTAURANT & BAR, Land of Voices POST FALLS BREWING COMPANY, Pamela Benton

ZOLA, Blake Braley

Sunday, 02/5

HOGFISH, Open Mic

J PEND D’OREILLE WINERY, Brian Jacobs

Monday, 02/6

J EICHARDT’S PUB, Monday Night Blues Jam with John Firshi

RED ROOM LOUNGE, Open Mic Night

Tuesday, 02/7

LITZ’S PUB & EATERY, Shuffle Dawgs

NEATO BURRITO, Video DJ with Normo

ZOLA, The Night Mayors

Wednesday, 02/8

2231 CONCERTS, An Evening with Mark Stuart

CORBY’S BAR, Sammy Eubanks

THE DRAFT ZONE, The Draft Zone Open Mic

J PEND D’OREILLE WINERY, Dwayne Parsons

RED ROOM LOUNGE, The Roomates

ZOLA, Runaway Lemonade

Coming Up ...

J LUCKY YOU LOUNGE, Damien Jurado, Shoecraft, Feb. 12, 8 pm.

J J SPOKANE ARENA, Ice Cube, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Xzibit, Tha Dogg Pound, The Luniz, March 5, 7 pm.

J J KNITTING FACTORY, Alvvays, March 13, 8 pm.

J LUCKY YOU LOUNGE, Old 97’s, Caitlin Rose, March 23, 8 pm.

J THE FOX THEATER, Jerry Cantrell, Thunderpussy, March 31, 8 pm.

J J NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO, LeAnn Rimes, April 14, 7:30 pm.

J J SPOKANE ARENA, Cypress Hill, Dr. Green Thumbs, Too $hort, Do Or Die, April 20, 7:30 pm.

J J THE BIG DIPPER, The HIRS Collective, Simp, Blacktracks, Spooky, April 25, 7:30 pm.

J J SPOKANE ARENA, Shania Twain, Lindsay Ell, April 28, 7:30 pm.

J J KNITTING FACTORY, Hippo Campus, Charly Bliss, May 10, 8 pm.

J J KNITTING FACTORY, Joseph, May 16, 8 pm.

J J GORGE AMPHITHEATER, Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford, Allison Russell, June 9, 7 pm.

J J GORGE AMPHITHEATER, Beyond Wonderland, June 17 and June 18.

MUSIC | VENUES

219 LOUNGE • 219 N. First Ave., Sandpoint • 208-263-5673

ARBOR CREST WINE CELLARS • 4705 N. Fruit Hill Rd., Spokane Valley • 509-927-9463

BABY BAR • 827 W. First Ave. • 509-847-1234

BARRISTER WINERY • 1213 W. Railroad Ave. • 509-465-3591

BEE’S KNEES WHISKY BAR • 1324 W. Lancaster Rd.., Hayden • 208-758-0558

BERSERK • 125 S. Stevens St. • 509-315-5101

THE BIG DIPPER • 171 S. Washington St. • 509-863-8098

BIGFOOT PUB • 9115 N. Division St. • 509-467-9638

BING CROSBY THEATER • 901 W. Sprague Ave. • 509-227-7638

BLACK DIAMOND • 9614 E. Sprague Ave. • 509891-8357

BOLO’S BAR & GRILL • 116 S. Best Rd., Spokane Valley • 509-891-8995

BOOMERS CLASSIC ROCK BAR • 18219 E. Appleway Ave., Spokane Valley • 509-368-9847

BUCER’S COFFEEHOUSE PUB • 201 S. Main St., Moscow • 208-596-0887

THE BULL HEAD • 10211 S. Electric St., Four Lakes • 509-838-9717

CHAN’S RED DRAGON • 1406 W. Third Ave. • 509-838-6688

COEUR D’ALENE CASINO • 37914 S. Nukwalqw St., Worley • 800-523-2464

COEUR D’ALENE CELLARS • 3890 N. Schreiber Way, Coeur d’Alene • 208-664-2336

CRUISERS BAR & GRILL • 6105 W Seltice Way, Post Falls • 208-446-7154

CURLEY’S HAUSER JUNCTION • 26433 W. Hwy. 53, Post Falls • 208-773-5816

EICHARDT’S PUB • 212 Cedar St., Sandpoint • 208-263-4005

FIRST INTERSTATE CENTER FOR THE ARTS • 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • 509-279-7000

FOX THEATER • 1001 W. Sprague Ave. • 509-624-1200

IRON HORSE • 407 E. Sherman, Coeur d’Alene • 208-667-7314

IRON HORSE BAR & GRILL • 11105 E. Sprague Ave., Spokane Valley • 509-926-8411

JOHN’S ALLEY • 114 E. Sixth St., Moscow • 208-883-7662

KNITTING FACTORY • 911 W. Sprague Ave. • 509-244-3279

LEFTBANK WINE BAR • 108 N. Washington St. • 509-315-8623

LUCKY YOU LOUNGE • 1801 W. Sunset Blvd. • 509-474-0511

MARYHILL WINERY • 1303 W. Summit Pkwy. • 509-443-3832

THE MASON JAR • 101 F St., Cheney • 509-359-8052

MAX AT MIRABEAU • 1100 N. Sullivan Rd., Spokane Valley • 509-922-6252

MILLIE’S • 28441 Hwy 57, Priest Lake • 208-443-0510

MOOSE LOUNGE • 401 E. Sherman Ave., Coeur d’Alene • 208-664-7901

MOOTSY’S • 406 W. Sprague Ave. • 509-838-1570

NASHVILLE NORTH • 6361 W. Seltice Way, Post Falls • 208-457-9128

NORTHERN QUEST RESORT & CASINO • 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights • 877-871-6772

NYNE BAR & BISTRO • 232 W. Sprague Ave. • 509-474-1621

PEND D’OREILLE WINERY • 301 Cedar St., Sandpoint • 208-265-8545

THE PODIUM • 511 W. Dean Ave. • 509-279-7000

POST FALLS BREWING CO. • 112 N. Spokane St., Post Falls • 208-773-7301

RAZZLE’S BAR & GRILL • 10325 N. Government Way, Hayden • 208-635-5874

RED ROOM LOUNGE • 521 W. Sprague Ave. • 509-838-7613

THE RIDLER PIANO BAR • 718 W. Riverside Ave. • 509-822-7938

SEASONS OF COEUR D’ALENE • 1004 S. Perry St. • 208-664-8008

SPOKANE ARENA • 720 W. Mallon Ave. • 509-279-7000

SOUTH PERRY LANTERN • 12303 E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley • 509-473-9098

STEAM PLANT • 159 S. Lincoln St. • 509-777-3900

STORMIN’ NORMAN’S SHIPFACED SALOON • 12303

E. Trent Ave., Spokane Valley • 509-862-4852

TRANCHE •

VISUAL ARTS SMILES & SIMILIES

There’s an oft-shared anonymous quote that says “If you want to learn what someone fears losing, watch what they photograph.” While I can’t speak for photographer Dean Davis, I cherish the immense amount of local writing talent that Spokane has to offer — losing that community would be earth-shattering. Through this new multimedia exhibit at the MAC, viewers are connected to their favorite local poets via larger-than-life portraits and recordings. For this project, Davis took stunning black and white photographs of local talent like Mark Anderson, Laura Read, regular Inlander comment section contributor CMarie Fuhrman and more than 180 other poets from around the Inland Northwest. Bring your own headphones for the most immersive experience possible.

— MADISON PEARSON

Pictures of Poets • Jan. 20-April 2; Tue-Sun from 10 am5 pm • $7-$12 • Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture • 2316 W. First Ave • northwestmuseum.org

FILM REVIVE ME, SEYMOUR!

There’s an inherent charm that comes with cult classic movies. Sometimes they actually live up to the hype that surrounds them, other times they’re so terrible that they’re actually good. Palouse Cult Film Revival is aware of this dichotomy and understands it well. The group, composed of film lovers, provides a whole new twist on their beloved annual event. Not only will viewers be able to enjoy favorites like Little Shop of Horrors, Mars Attacks!, Romy & Michele’s High School Reunion and The Room, but each film showing also includes an interactive element meant to engage and connect audiences. Little Shop of Horrors is the perfect way to kick off this event — Rick Moranis and ginormous man-eating plants!

— MADISON PEARSON

Visual Arts Fab Four

If you missed encaustic artist Jan Schnurr’s work in 2022 at Dry Fly Distilling, check out her colorful abstract wax-based paintings at V du V Wines during February’s First Friday artwalk. Some of Tybre Newcomer’s new work at Kolva-Sullivan Gallery looks like metal, even though its ceramic, and reminds of modernist artists like Brâncuși. Several group shows offer two layers of visual interest: the work itself, and how the artworks play off each other in the space. See the work of local college and university art instructors at Gonzaga University Urban Arts Center this month (that reception is early, from 4-7 pm). At Saranac Art Projects, you’ll see a range of artwork by the cooperative’s members, including Annie Cunningham, Josh Hobson, Kurt Madison and Mariah Boyle.

— CARRIE SCOZZARO

Palouse Cult Film Revival: Little Shop of Horrors

Wed, Feb. 8 from 7:30-9:30 pm

$5-$50

The Kenworthy • 508

Main St., Moscow • palousecultfilms.org

First Friday • Fri, Feb. 3 from 5-8 pm • Spokane, locations vary • Details at firstfridayspokane.org

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Comedy Paint It Black

To quote the legendary San Diego weatherman Brick Tamland, “I DON’T KNOW WHAT WE’RE YELLING ABOUT!” But Lewis Black doesn’t have that problem. He always knows what he’s yelling about. He’s built an entire career off it. The comedian rose to prominence as a commentator during the peak of The Daily Show. While Jon Stewart would skewer politicians with incredulous reactions to hypocrisy-laden video clips, Black worked more directly — loudly ranting against issues until he worked himself into a rabid froth (there’s a reason he was tapped to play Anger in Pixar’s Inside Out). His comedy is a blunt-force object used to pummel. And there’s still plenty he’s fired up about, as his undoubtedly manic and scream-filled “Off the Rails” tour will prove.

— SETH SOMMERFELD

• $35-$55 • Bing Crosby Theater • 901 W. Sprague Ave. • bingcrosbytheater.com

Lewis Black: Off the Rails • Sun, Feb. 5 at 7 pm

Music Sounds Of America

To the casual observer, it can seem like the bulk of classical music that’s stood the test of time comes from White, male, mostly European composers — Mozart and Beethoven and Brahms and all those other guys. That’s why the Spokane Symphony’s next Masterworks program is a nice, fresh breath of air. “Made in America” features traditional and contemporary composers, along with a vocal boost from the Eastern Washington University Symphonic Choir and Spokane Symphony Chorale. A concert highlight is Sydney Guillaume’s (pictured) “New Works for Chorale and Orchestra,” co-commissioned by the symphony, EWU, and Ron and Sue Runyon. The Haitianborn composer resides in Portland, and his pieces have been performed around the world. Other works performed are by William Grant Still, George Frederick McKay (who was born in Harrington, Washington, and resided in Spokane) and Samuel Barber.

— CHEY SCOTT

• Sat, Feb. 4 at 7:30 pm and Sun, Feb. 5 at 3 pm

Spokane Symphony Masterworks 6: Made in America

• $19-$68 • The Fox Theater

• 1001 W. Sprague Ave. • spokanesymphony.org

• 509-624-1200

You Saw Me

DON’T DO IT I’m the guy you got arrested with one winter. I’m the dude who wrecked my tent and pinned me down like I was Simba in our friends front yard one summer. I haven’t seen you in so many years — about eight — until you and I ran into each other just a few weeks ago. You have been so stuck in an abusive relationship with a jerk who treats you so bad. All I can think is “Does she remember the rest? Every other memory of the times we had hung out in the past? Did she feel anything for me back then?” Now I’ve found myself back in your circle of friends. Do you see how I want you bad just like I did back then?

Cheers

HIDDEN GEM From the outside, I would never have guessed. A little bar and grill tucked between two car lots on an industrial stretch of Sprague Avenue in the Valley. But by happenstance, a friend and I ventured inside the place, The Bearded Ginger, to discover a welcoming little hideout, with a nice-looking bar, but an even better looking menu of BBQ favorites. The staff was warm, the food was reasonably priced — and excellent. After one unplanned visit, I’m feeling protective of the place: Let’s keep this local gem in business.

MOTORIST STOPS TO HELP Thank you to the gentleman in the silver pickup that stopped to offer help Wednesday morning. I had a flat tire on I-90 halfway up Sunset Hill by Exit 277. AAA was on their way, but standing by the freeway waiting was stressful and your gesture of caring was greatly appreciated.

MOVIE THEATER CRIERS Last week I saw “The Whale” at Regal in Coeur d’Alene. Some folks left immediately, but about six of us stayed and cried. We really shared a moment there! What a movie!

RETRO DONUTS CUSTOMER SERVICE

Cheers to the young ladies at Retro Donuts, great customer service, which is hard to come by nowadays! You brightened up this guy’s gloomy day!!! And thanks to the owners for putting, great REAL bacon on the maples bars, and hiring people who clearly love their job!

Jeers

BIGOT IN A JEEP Jeers is not a strong enough word for a woman who would drive by a teenage boy and pull a U-turn to go back to yell racial slurs at him. How dare you say, “You (slur) don’t belong on the South Hill. Go back to your ghetto and don’t go to our South Hill schools.” A woman spewing such hateful speech is who doesn’t belong — anywhere!!

DO BETTER, LOCAL NEWS Jeers to the local news stations trying to sue for juicy goss in the Moscow homicides. Trying to claim it’s about freedom of information is utter bull. The gag order only prohibits extrajudicial discussions on the case, but there’s a whole section of court documents and case summary available to all online with the relevant info. What you’re looking for is a scoop for your revenue, and you don’t care about compromising the case integrity or rendering evidence inadmissible or tainting the jury pool in order to get it. Disgusting. Utterly abhorrent. The online sleuths and psychic Tik Tokers are awful enough, but you’re barely any better than them. Shame on you, and stop asking why no one trusts news media anymore. This is why. We expect this from national outlets, but you’d think the local stations would care enough to make sure a fair trial can be held and justice served. Stop treating tragedies like cash cows and start doing some actual journalism for a change, maybe you’d see your numbers rise.

DOUCHE AVENUE CRIPS Your graffiti and drug dealing will not be allowed to ruin West Cental! The cops are onto you!

MUSIC HELD HOSTAGE Coulee Dam is a small town of numerous cultures and faiths. Our one music radio station has been replaced by Christian-only music. We thought it was for the holidays season, but it looks like it is permanent. Half the town is on a tribal reservation, and geographically it is difficult to even get an AM station.

light, floor it! You must beat everyone else to the next red light. When you encounter pedestrians using a crosswalk to cross a multilane street, accelerate and change lanes to get around them so that they don’t slow you down. Tailgate. As a transplanted Californian I await the haters to hate.

to the owners for hiring you, and ever even thinking that PRECOOKED BACON would be good on a damn maple bacon bar!

WHY’S OLD ALBERTSONS STILL VACANT?

Jeers to the Spokane “businessman” who continues to collect $25,000 in rent EACH MONTH for a vacant neighborhood grocery

Someone with no regard for the general public has decided to monopolize our airwaves. We miss our music.

YOUR KIDS WILL LEARN Jeers to the bigots that keep kids in the dark on trans and nonbinary issues. It’s an absolute epidemic in Spokane. My child is transitioning, and the amount of hate and disgusting comments we have received from the parents at HER elementary school is enough to turn our stomachs. My daughter cannot help who she is. You people need to understand that you WILL have your children learn about the innate beauty of childhood transitioning. It starts with education. We can only hope the future breeds a more tolerant community for kids outside of your Trump-loving heteronormative fantasy.

SPOKANE TRAFFIC RULES Preface: I have read in these pages that all of Spokane’s traffic problems are from transplanted Californians who don’t know how to drive. As a transplant myself, who spent nearly 50 years driving all around California, I have never witnessed the moronic stupidity that is Spokane traffic. As far as I can tell, these are the driving rules of Spokane city streets: Whatever the posted speed limit, drive a minimum of 40 mph. At blind/ uncontrolled intersections drive 40 mph. The vehicle that is larger and or going fastest has the right of way. Stop signs are just a suggestion. When you do decide to stop make sure it is at least one full car length past the sign. Which brings me to the physics-defying phenomenon that is unique to Spokane: accelerate to the stop. You’ve all seen it, nuff said. When exiting a driveway or side street, regardless of traffic speed, density or weather conditions, just go. You waited at least a nanosecond, and you are a VIP in a hurry. When leaving a red

SOUND OFF 1. Visit Inlander.com/isawyou by 3 pm Monday. 2. Pick a category (I Saw You, You Saw Me, Cheers or Jeers). 3. Provide basic info: your name and email (so we know you’re real). 4. To connect via I Saw You, provide a non-identifying email to be included with your submission — like “petals327@yahoo.com,” not “j.smith@comcast.net.”

RE: CROSSWALKS I personally haven’t been on my phone crossing, and I agree that people shouldn’t be. Don’t cross anywhere else besides a crosswalk/designated crossing area such as a light, and pay attention. My jeer, if you read it fully, was about drivers who damn near hit anyone in their path because they can’t be bothered to wait the five seconds it takes for someone to cross the street or are looking at their phones. But I agree with what you said. People need to pay attention all around, but drivers have a certain amount of responsibility. But that doesn’t mean walkers shouldn’t be held accountable, my jeer was strictly about drivers and some people’s belief that the car always has the right of way. Don’t cross in dark clothing, don’t look at your phone when you are walking in a crosswalk and/or a light. But drivers, get off your phone, watch better for pedestrians. I can’t tell you how many times I was almost hit because someone wasn’t paying attention or they think that the meer 10 to five seconds might slow them down, so they gun it. I have had drivers look me in the eye as they almost hit me.

DRIVERS BEWARE! Jeers to whoever is responsible for the upkeep of Argonne Road. That pothole on the northbound side near Wellesley is dangerous and it’s not new, it has been there a long time.

SCALLYWAG ALERT! Jeers to the ugly longnailed, straight outta Hillyard witch, with elementary level vernacular, and a bad a** attitude serving donuts! I can’t even believe you got hired at this place. I would’ve come back and complained about how terrible the donuts were, but by that point my IQ had already went down 5 points hearing you speak!!! Advice: Get some education, cut your nails, and clean it up, sis!!! Jeers store building that has been empty since Albertsons closed it years ago. How about actually contributing something to the community that has created your wealth? Maybe another grocery store, a preschool/ day care center, a dance studio, an exercise center, or restaurants could use the space and provide a valuable service to the community. It might reduce your $25,000 monthly income, but I’m thinking you can scrape by.

THIEF I dropped my gloves shopping at the Rosauer’s store without knowing it. I discovered they were gone and went to the Lost and Found. No gloves. Been back again and again. Clearly, some person picked up my gloves and walked out with them. No big deal, right? Wrong. Those gloves were important to me for reasons you do not need to know. All you had to do was take the gloves to the store’s Lost and Found. But no, you decided to be a thief. Shame on you. n

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