Photography
I've said it before, and I'm going to say it again: if you ever have the opportunity to go up to the top floor of the US Bank Building (especially if some start-up is willing to spend their hard-earned Monopoly Money on getting you drunk for free), take it.
[Second photo (of Inner Mission) by Alissa]
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Hamburger Eyes is celebrating the release of Alex Martinez's latest zine with this stylish t-shirt that's sure to impress your employers and mom alike.
Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the tireless completion of their appointed rounds.
[Also, open caption contest in the comments. Best one gets a free Jameson/Tecate donated under their commenter name on the Pop's gift drink board]
Our southern neighbor Todd of "the Bernalwood Air Force" took an aerial Cessna tour of some of our favorite San Francisco landmarks early yesterday afternoon, noting "we got so close, you can almost see the 40s."
Not only that, but he got what could be the first aerial pic of the new playground:
And this bonus snap of Sutro:
Do yourself a favor and blow these up real big and then flip through all the rest. [Thanks Todd!]
Previously on Uptown Almanac
The final taboo of Mission drinking has been broken:
It remains to be seen whether this a classic case of "do as I say, not as I do" or, in fact, proof that Zeitgeist is finally abandoning their ironic "no photos" policy so the bartenders can tweet out pics of their tats. No matter, this whole "social media" push, coupled with their removal of the disgustingly endearing portapotties last summer, leaves me worried that the Zeitgeist I once knew is hanging up the sleeveless jean jacket and getting a desk job.
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The other night my friend invited me out to Thee Parkside to watch this band. I guess the dudes are her friends from high school. It was explained to me that the band is kind of Incubus-ey and that their drummer is McLovin’. Thee McLovin from Superbad.
(great photography/photoshop skills)
So, the band played a pretty long set. Their music was definitely Incubus-ey, but less concise and effective. Here’s a nice picture I was able to snag of the singer that I think sums up the band’s general feel.
Fantastic. After the show, McLovin’ was nice enough to pose for a picture/wax philosophical for a bit.
“I literally have no idea what The Mission is.” - McLovin’ 2012
On the off chance that you're curious about what McLovin's band sounds like, you can check out The Young Rapscallions (great name!) on their Facebook Page.
Okay, I'm just going to come out and say that this tumblr fucking rules. Why? Because some person just carries a bird (named "Patricia Dolores") around San Francisco, takes photos, and buys weed. Yes, really.
Not only does it reaffirm that the Mission is evolving into a neighborhood of pirates, but its subject matter is priceless. Just look at some of the San Francisco celebrities that have posed with this avian adventurer:
Former mayoral candidate and city supervisor Bevan Dufty.
Frank Chu
The most prolific businessman in the Mission.But, obviously, your bird needs to see more than just people. Why not drag your winged pet to...
... a Giants game...
... or perhaps a kinda gross protest with a kinda cool cause?
And sometimes, a bird just needs to chill with the regular people:
An imposter Snacks the Cat Girl.
Human tree branch.There's 17 pages of the bird hanging out with drug dealers, in coffee shops, on homeless people, and taking bike rides. Give it a look.
Previously on Uptown Almanac
For the last three years, Julie Michelle has been chronicling the lives of the people who make San Francisco the beautifully odd place that it is. And not just the internet-savvy crowd we tend to hear the most about. No, her venerable I Live Here: SF project has touched upon the lives of nearly every breed of San Franciscan from every neighborhood, from Tenderloin poets, Mid-Market cat-callers, and familiar Mission mariachis to adopted cats.
But tragedy recently hit Julie's life and now one of her past subjects is organizing to help her out. Tucker Perry fills us in:
Julie Michelle of ILiveHereSF.com needs some help. Lee, her partner of many years had a massive stroke recently. We're throwing a fundraiser event to help them get a handle on the massive expenses that come along with getting sick these days.
We're hosting a party at the San Francisco Motorcycle Club (shot by Julie Michelle here) on Sunday the 18th from 3:00 to 7:00. There will music, drinks, good people, and a raffle. Donations will be gladly accepted in person, but if you can't make the event, there is a ChipIn campaign already running here.
You can go RSVP for the benefit right here or go ahead and donate to help cover the medical bills and other related expenses insurance won't cover.
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