The HUMP Film Fest has been making audiences squirm in their seats for 13 years. Renowned columnist Dan Savage (known for his “Savage Love” column) will bring this adult film showcase back to Sacramento at the Crest Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 15 (1017 K St.) with 21 new films in…
I was really excited when I first heard about The Happytime Murders. Not only because film noir is my game, or because it was written by Todd Berger (who wrote and directed the hilariously sublime It’s a Disaster), but because it’s a Muppet noir that was directed by first-timer Brian…
When we here at Submerge say that we like covering things happening in Sacramento that we’re passionate about (i.e. music, art, comedy, etc.), we aren’t lying. You may not know this, but many of our contributors are musicians, artists, performers and creatives themselves, and as co-owner of the publication, I…
Many Sacramentans support the local arts scene by frequenting events and thereby being a part of the fabric of our arts community. It isn’t every day, though, that we get a glimpse into the process, the mess and the commitment that it takes to create the works we love to…
A group of friends from Sacramento dubbed Weirdoze began releasing 30-minute weekly mixes of popular and eclectic songs on SoundCloud to establish credibility in the music industry. Now, at the 28th edition of the weekly installment known as Weirdoze Radio, this ambitious group of artists is slowly finding a foothold…
On the day of his phenomenal recent show in Sacramento, former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne posted the following message on Facebook: “Sacramento! I’ll be playing the Sacramento Community Center Theater tonight, and while I’m in town, I’d love to hear your Reasons To Be Cheerful.” Byrne cited an increase…
Bill Burr will tell you, he is a comic first and foremost, though you might know him in any number of ways. Throughout more than a quarter-century in comedy, he’s been the white guy on Chappelle’s Show sketches, a frequent Opie and Anthony guest, the creator and voice of Frank…
Family reunions are usually stressful, what with relatives that seem to have beef predating your birth by decades and the amount of times you’ll be asked about your romantic life. The Cosmic Family Gathering, however, is a reunion of a different kind. While in previous years the music festival with…
Zahra Ammar makes thriving in a world of chaos look easy. On the inside she is chaotic, unplanned and has a catalog of creative ideas waiting to be set free. On the outside she is calm, cool, collected and truly a humble person. She likes to channel her creative ideas…
California’s coastline exudes a seemingly unspoiled landscape—amidst a burning state, the coast brings tranquility and hope. Although the destination discussed in this article is not necessarily on the coastline of California, it lies within miles of the North Coast and the journey to arrival may consist of a handful of…
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