Mission Mission

You should’ve heard my friend Jess last night. We’re walking to a bar after the awesome Sébastien Giniaux show, we’re crossing a street, she’s a little drunk, and she shouts, “Oh my god! It says TATAS, and there’s TITTIES!” Plus she’s Australian, so everything she says is a riot.

[via Jess]

Sébastien Giniaux, one of the greatest guitarists in the world, will be playing at the Rite Spot Cafe. If you missed him last year when he came around, man did you ever miss out. Someone got so psyched during his set that he literally flipped–as in did a front flip in a crowded-ass Revolution Cafe. Actually, it was pretty terrifying and I hope that doesn’t happen again, but I’m sure you can think of plenty of other safe ways to show your approval.

He’s visiting from Paris where Django Reinhardt’s Gypsy Jazz music is a way of life, and Sébastien is considered one of the best purveyors of his musical legacy. He will blow your mind with his endless creativity and dazzling technique.

“Well why isn’t he playing Yoshi’s or something?” you ask. Well, he’s TOO GOOD FOR YOSHI’S. Sure, you can go there if you wanna sit with some grey-haired folks out for their monthly let’s-see-some-jazz-honey night on the town. Order some expensive drinks, stroke your chin and grunt with approval in hushed tones if that’s your thing. Or go to the Mission where the best jazz is happening.

Anyway, go to the Rite Spot Cafe tonight from 9pm-11pm. No cover, but bring some tips for the guy. He’s French. Wine and cheese is expensive.

So I’ve got this rainbow of an idea…

Looks like the prize packs were pretty Mission-centric. American Tripps has all the details:

Above are photos of some of the winners, with their loot, all of which came from some of our favorite local businesses:

• • The grand prize winners got limited-edition bags from Timbuk2’s historic (and completely made-in-America) collab with Woolrich!
  • A couple teams get to continue the fun with some bowling at Mission Bowling Club!
  • A bunch of winners got entertainment packs which include passes for SFMOMA, passes for NightLife at the Cal Academy (where we’ll have ping pong in the snow on November 29), and passes for the Roxie Theater.
  • Still more winners got high-quality t-shirts courtesy of DSF Clothing Company & Art Gallery (where we have ping pong parties once a month).
  • We awarded a big box of Inna Jam (some of it spicy) to the team we deemed “spiciest.”
  • Finally, one individual (sort of our MVP) received tickets to the Bay Brewed Beer & Music Festival on December 1st in the Mission, where we’ll be running some Berlin-style ping pong before and after the bands.

Then we all did tequila shots and went to karaoke! Now hurry up and register for season 2!!! Eternal thanks to all our players and all our sponsors! [link]

Sounds like a blast! Season 2 begins Monday, November 26th. Register quick!

[Photos by Jess Kelso/American Tripps]

This monster is most likely going to spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Car-ma chameleon.

I mean, college is for chumps — but check out this awesome list of participating restaurants:

More info here.

Or, I guess this could be 4:45pm what with how early it’s getting dark lately

Anyway, nice shot, Carinabot!

P.S. If you like this, Carina has some work in a show this Friday.

780 Valencia has had a rocky couple of years since The Summit opened and closed and 780 Cafe picked up the reins. It’s still a great cafe with a strong coworking community – but starting today if your order consists of a single coffee it’s going to come in a paper cup. That’s because 780 has instituted a new $5 minimum to sit – and if your order doesn’t hit it they’ll send you out the door.

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