Mission Mission

Photo by Germán W (my new favorite).

I never hear anybody talk about Mission Pool. Why is that?

Anyway, budget cuts are forcing it to close for a few months. Rita at SFist has the scoop here.

Previously:

Ping Pong at Mission Pool?

Last week, two members of  My First Earthquake (perhaps you recall their holiday viral video hit Fa La Freezing) appeared on Pirate Cat Radio in part to promote their show tonight at the Knockout.

They’re in the midst of recording an album over a period of five days in the Oakland Hills with producer Anthony Molina of Mercury Rev, so drummer Andre assured us, on air, that their set tonight will be “extra special tight.”

Bandleader Rebecca added, “We’re gonna know the songs’ soul and shit.”

Then they mentioned that they’re accepting suggestions for the forthcoming album’s title. I submit “Extra Special Tight” or “Soul & Shit.”

Photo by rockbecca.

Previously:

I Need A Hot Cup of Cocoa Even Though I’m A Jew

Photo (and title) by Sangroncito.

The top story on Cool Hunting right now is an exclusive feature about Self Edge, everybody’s favorite Valencia Street high-end denim purveyor. They’re releasing an epic new pant on Saturday morning, and the fashion world is all a-titter. Link.

She’s back! In the bathroom at Argus Lounge!

Previously:

Warthog-Faced Little Bo Peep in the Bathroom at Thrillhouse Records

Plebiscite gives us a peek at what topics might be covered: consumer complacency, the journalism question, bacchanalian farm parties, etc.

Link. Tickets still seem to be available.

Previously:

Chris From Mission Street Food and Plebiscite to Moderate Panel Discussion on Food Writing

Some brainstorming from reader zinzin about what Valencia Street really needs:

i think we could also use a store that sells really expensive kid clothing. maybe themed. like…victorian era kid clothing. or depression era / little rascals type. (they could pay the rent on che t-shirts sold to the b&t crowd on saturdays)

there was a woman who was vocal in the whole AA shenanigan that wanted to open a place that exhibits and sells antique sex toys. which also implies “used” sex toys, but whatever. (not sure how they’d pay the rent, but you know they’d only be open 6 or 10 hours a week anyways).

how about a steam-punk boutique / tea shop / performance space? (corporate events)

an exact-replica apothecary out of sherlock holmes? (actually, this could make money…plenty of current products to sell)

same concept, but 1940′s woolworth counter? 1950′s malt shoppe? (brunch crowds)

a store specializing in magazines & cigarettes from europe? (probably they’d have to sell illegal substances to make money)

chocolate store. (chocolate)

Link.

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All I know is, their name is Boyz IV Men, this graphic is funny, and they do a song called “Gold Plated Gold.” Plus, I like the idea of shows taking place in the Adobe Books Backroom Gallery. Show starts at 8:30pm tonight, and is free. Link.