Events, Happenings & Scenes

Get Authentically Spooky at the Mission Día de los Muertos Procession

— By Josh Constine |

Had your fill of busted parties, slutty nurses, and poorly executed concept costumes this weekend? Join the Mission Día de los Muertos Procession, which sees thousands in skeleton makeup carrying candles through the streets, some solemnly, others dancing and playing instruments.

There's a tangible feeling of respect for those who've passed which is evident in this gorgeous HD video of last year's procession soundtracked by SF band Girls' epic “Hellhole Ratrace”.

[Originally posted by Mission Mission]

Despite not reaching their $6000 funndraising goal which was apparently necessary to pay for the event permit, the Procession will begin at 7pm sharp, Tuesday night at 22nd and Bryant (El Metate pre-party). Public altars honoring the dead will be on display from 4-10:30pm at Garfield Park.

Not sure where my $7 donation will go, but the decision will surely piss off someone. Arguments about cultural tourism, gentrification, and whether 20-somethings in skinny jeans can appreciate anything break out on every comment reel. 

So if you go, don't bring alcohol and try to dress up a bit so we can sew the lips shut on some of these naysayers. Meanwhile, naysayers, you better be building altars for your hater ancestors right now. 

Previously on Uptown Almanac: 

Cool Kid Halloween: Crappy Camera Coverage Edition

— By Kevin Montgomery (@kevinmonty) |

Ever wanted to know what a Mission District Halloween looked like through the lens of a 7-year-old camera from Sears?  You're in luck.

“Two Turntables and a Microphone” clearly took home the prize for “most culturally relevant costume.”

In an ocean of delusional people believing wearing a Giants jersey and a beard was a costume, one man knew how to not suck at Halloween.

Ordinarily a Jesus holding an 18 of Tecate is not noteworthy, but this cool kid was walking down Mission Street barefoot.

A giant burrito strapped to a messenger bag?

Best UPS driver costume I saw all night.

Lady Gaga riding a demon horse-bike.

FInally, I'll leave you with a snap of a horse making sweet, sweet love with a zombie.  Time to start counting down the days to Santacon.

Sketchy Beard: Dave Eggers at World Series Game 1

— By Zach Perkins |

Local wordsmith Dave Eggers was at AT&T Park yesterday, where he conducted a uniquely San Francisco interpretation of 'World Series coverage' for the Bay Citizen.  Armed with a sketch book, Eggers captured the experience of game one by turning his pen on the fans in and around the park.  The full set can be seen at Bay Citizen. 

Previously on Uptown Almanac: 

No, No, No. Fuck YOU All.

— By Josh Constine |

A poster cursed at me yesterday. Yet somehow, it's going to lead me to become more cultured. 

Skateboard and musician photographer Glen E. Friedman and Obey Giant's chief graffiti officer Shepard Fairey are exhibiting a collection of their collabos at 941Geary. Fairey has applied his trademark vellum sketch style to some of Freidman's classic shots to create works that are once “yeah, I already saw that. The Obama poster, right?” but maintain a “wait, that's actually a pretty great photo under there”. See their altered Public Enemy below:

[Glen E. Friedman x Shepard Fairey image courtesy of obeygiant.com]

Opening reception at 941Geary is November 6th from 6-9pm, with the exhibit showing until the end of 2010.

Their promotional materials still aren't as good as Bart Simpson's campaign poster:

 

2010 Bicycle Film Festival

— By Kevin Montgomery (@kevinmonty) |

The Bike Film Fest kicks off in a couple of weeks (Nov 11-14), so you may want to consider buying tickets now for any of the shows that you're interested in.  Unlike last year, when you had to do terrible things like leave the Mission for pre-parties, concerts, and after-parties, they are keeping all the events in 94110.  Highlights include a Friday night screening on Empire at Mission Workshop and after-party at Bender's, some Wednesday night drunkfest at Knockout, and a weekend of screenings at Victoria Theatre on 16th and Capp.

The website doesn't say anything about any street party on Capp, but last year they had a rad-looking BMX comp, so hopefully that goes down again this year.

Get pumped:

What's In Those Creepy Warehouses Behind Potrero Del Sol? An Art Rock Dance Party

— By Josh Constine |

Ever mucked about on the Potrero Del Sol Park playground? You know, the skateboarder-y Dolores alternative with the multi-person swing and diagonal spinning chair of happiness? If not, learn yourself. If so, you might have noticed a wad of crummy tin-roofed warehouses stuffed under the 101. 

One of those warehouses, goforaloop Gallery, has arranged a free masquerade party on Saturday night. Performances include wiry LA rock'n'rollers Queen Caveat, and ~wait what~, a mash-up DJ whose subtlety will shatter the awful impression you've gotten from the brazen tossers who play at Bootie. The kid also produced the B.I.G./London art rock mixup album The Notorious xx. 

Behold their Lil Jon en-crunked event page.

Newsflash: Arizona still sucks; local doc elaborates

— By Zach Perkins |

Shocker, right?

Some local Bay Area filmmakers are currently in the process of finishing their documentary, Day Laborers: The Invisible Workforce, on Arizona's SB1070 bill.  

To raise the funds they need to finish their project, they're holding an event tonight (Tuesday, Oct 19th) from 7 to 9pm at the Mission Cultural Center (2868 Mission St).  The $20 ticket includes a 'work in progress' screening of the film, free food and wine, and speakers from Puente AZ, La Raza Centro Legal, KPFA and the San Francisco Day Labor Program.  More info here.

Previously on Uptown Almanac: 

Mission Pie Contest THIS WEEKEND

— By Kevin Montgomery (@kevinmonty) |

If you're not busy listening to Ra Ra Riot or running a marathon this weekend, might I suggest Mission Pie's 4th annual pie contest:

Interested bakers are welcome to submit a home-baked sweet or savory pie. If you would like to participate, please email us before 5pm on October 15 at eatpie@missionpie.com with your name, phone number, and the type of pie you will be submitting. The contest is open to the first 30 applicants.

Last year they didn't force you to register in advance.  In fact, my younger sister (guys, stay away.  I'll cut you!) just showed up and ended up taking the “best savory” award.  The bullshit of the whole thing is that she actually won “People's Choice,” but they didn't want to give one person two awards.  Lame!  Anyways, people like me who suck a baking but are REALLY GOOD at eating get to roll in and inhale enough (delicious) pie to carry you to Thanksgiving.  If you're lucky, the person that made the Oreo pie will be back again this year.  That shit was dialed.

(photo of last year's contest by sffortuna)

Previously on Uptown Almanac: 

NART's What Lies Beneath

— By Kevin Montgomery (@kevinmonty) |

Considering After Life is some vintage store, I don't think I'd go out of my way to check out this opening.  That said, NART's stuff is generally pretty rad so if you are already nearby, you might as well stick your head in there.

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