Mission Mission

Like, how am I supposed to navigate through there if I’ve got a gallery opening or something to go to?

Photo by eviloars.

Reader Shawn B. just hipped us to this photo set detailing the installation of the 19th Street birdhouses’ counterparts in Utah.

Birdhouse Trip

Previously:

The Story Behind the Birdhouses

Birdhouses on a Wire

Watch this, seriously. Who knew the Mission was on the cutting edge of the bootleg Cumbia scene?

This is a video from XLR8R TV, in which DJ Rupture sits down at Taqueria Cancun to explain what Cumbia is and why he loves it so much, and why piracy in certain circles ain’t so bad (it’s just another form of distribution).

And then he infiltrates one of our fine neighborhood bootleggeries with a spy cam to afford us a view inside this secret world. Also, he says stuff like, “Ever since I got into Cumbia, the numbers of CDs I have with women in bikinkis on the cover has skyrocketed.”

DJ Rupture, Cumbia Detective

(Thanks, Alex!)

LINDYLULA needs our help:

Been scouring the web for a picture of the old sign for the Tip Top Inn. Gonna have it painted for my man friend for our anniversary. That’s where we first laid beer goggles on one another. Can’t find a picture of it anywhere and somebody made off with the sign. Do you think the Mission Mission readers might be able to help?

Aww. If you’ve got pictures, or a lead, leave a comment.

Update: Johnny0 wins again…

This week on I Heart Street Art, this guy and a bunch of other stuff from the Valencia Street Art Wall. And seriously, somebody put this on a t-shirt or something soon so I can buy it.

I ‘Heart’ the Valencia Street Art Wall

I know, I know, all this self promotion is getting exhausting. But, Broke-Ass Stuart made me his “Broke-Ass of the Week” this week, and I thought you should know. Also, it comes with a picture I thought only my Facebook friends would see. And sorry about all the swearing. There was something in the air that night. Link.

Note to self: Unfriend Stuart on Facebook.

Says Audrey:

Dolores Park at night during a heatwave almost makes that sun misery worth it.

Link.

Plug1 of WHATIMSEEING DOT COM snapped this gem today, had this to say:

i was wandering around the Mission this afternoon, and as i approached Division or 13th or whatever it is — i see this female panhandler hustling change at the 101 off ramp. topless.

she seemed to have no problem with my picture taking, and smiled at me after i took the shot. she looked sweaty and hot so i gave her the rest of my water bottle.

I’m totally into her fashion sense except for the topless thing. I’m much to shy to go topless.

Thanks again, Plug1! (Click pic to view it bigger.)

Previously:

Topless Homeless

Coffee Bar and Ryan Farr’s 4505 Meats just called to invite everybody to their Pig-Out party, Sunday May 3rd. It’s $35 per person and includes:

-Chicharrones and other Meat Goodies
-Red Waddle Heritage Pig Roasted on the Grill and the Rotisserie
-Charred Carrots, Potato and Leek Salad
-Market Greens and Grilled Spring Vegetables
-Bacon, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Brownies
-Big Daddy IPA

Whoa. Butcher demo and beer and snacks starts at 3:00. Dinner’s at 6:00. RSVP to PigOutCoffeeBar (at) gmail.

Full press release after the jump:

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Benny Gold captured this bit of summertime, and Plug1 sent it my way with the subject line:

im aware it is hot outside, but wtf is going on in the mish today? is it like 150 degrees? is this mid-day walk of shame?

Link.