Mission Mission

I guess sometimes you have to leave the Mission?

[via Omar]

It was a pretty good couple of segments.

Watch the full episode here, or skip straight to the “Stephen vs. Stephen” bit here.

Epic poster art, right?

Here is the press release in full:

We, the shegetz of Shegetz Bagel, don’t believe that it takes a New York City zip code (or water supply) to make a killer bagel, and we intend to prove it by boiling and baking them up, right here on the West Coast.

Shegetz is a collaboration between two San Francisco natives, Oliver Steele and Ben Kaminsky, and their long-time conspirer Alex Rogers; all three well-known staples in the Bay Area food and coffee scene. Rogers developed the lauded bread recipe for Local’s Corner, and became well-versed in bagel-making, working with Michelle Polzine at 20th Century Cafe (though Shegetz will be more akin to the New York style). Steele, a member of the industry darling Pizzetta 211, is a practiced set of hands in the world of dough and pastry. Kaminsky is a three-time US Cup Tasters Champion. After a three year stint as the Director of Quality Control and Espresso at Ritual Coffee, he has become a sought-after international coffee consultant and most recently helped launch Saint Frank in Russian Hill.

Some things to know about our pop-ups:

Bagels will not be toasted. Fresh bagels do not need to be toasted (because, you know, they were just in an oven.)
Our West-Coast style bagels use sourdough starter
Bagels will cost $5–12 depending on toppings.
We will try to always have a full staff so you don’t have to wait too long.
The bagels are likely to go fast.

The first Shegetz Bagel event is this Sunday the 27th at PizzaHacker.

I guess Padre Serra, a very important figure in the history of California, is going to officially become a saint tomorrow, and local filmmaker Jenni Olson finished her new film about him just in time. It screens at the Roxie this Thursday evening only, and it sounds pretty wild:

A cinematic essay in defense of remembering, The Royal Road offers up a primer on Junipero Serra’s Spanish colonization of California and the Mexican American War alongside intimate reflections on nostalgia, the pursuit of unavailable women, butch identity and Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo — all against a contemplative backdrop of 16mm urban California landscapes, and featuring a voiceover cameo by Tony Kushner.

Co-presented by the San Francisco Film Society and Frameline, and being shown just one day after Pope Francis actually canonizes Junipero Serra, this bold, innovative film from acclaimed San Francisco filmmaker Jenni Olson combines rigorous historical research with lyrically written personal monologue and relates these seemingly disparate stories from an intimate, colloquial perspective to tell a one-of-a-kind California tale. Filmmaker Jenni Olson will be here IN PERSON!! Written & directed by Jenni Olson. Produced by Julie Dorf & Jenni Olson. USA. 2015, 65 mins.

Tickets and more info here.

Because it’s a HELLA important time to register and to vote in San Francisco.

We’re a city that’s picky about our burritos, beers and coffee. We love our parks, our bikes, our dogs and judging people that don’t get to live HERE. And that’s why we need to make ourselves heard on November 3rd, when lots of candidates that decide city-wide policy are up for election — like the Mayor, Sheriff and District Attorney — as well as ELEVEN ballot measures, most of which — you guessed it — deal with housing and development.

We have feelings about EVERYTHING– because we love where we live and we want it to be as kick-ass as possible. So in honor of National Voter Registration Day, register online– it takes less than 3 minutes, for real. However you may feel about the folks in City Hall, registering to vote is step one in letting them know what you think of their job performance on November 3rd.

Helen designed these for ARTCRANK last year, and it’s about to go out of print (probably in advance of Helen’s new design for this year’s ARTCRANK), so get it while you still can.

[via Helen on Tumblr]

They’re possibly the best live band in rock ‘n’ roll right now. Do not miss.

Here’s the official blurb:

If you’re familiar with The Coathangers then you probably know the Atlanta group’s premise. The story goes that four young women decided to start a band for the sole purpose of being able to hang out and play parties. They weren’t going to let the fact that none of them knew how to play any instruments get in the way of their having a good time. The backstory certainly added to the charm of early songs like “Nestle In My Boobies” and “Stop Stomp Stompin’”–songs that resided somewhere between no-wave’s caustic stabs of dissonance and garage rock’s primal minimalism. In the seven years since their formation, The Coathangers have released a slew of records and toured across North America and Europe countless times. The persistence of such a casual endeavor is a testament to the infectious quality of their songs and the electric nature of their unruly live show.

Read more and get tickets here!

This Saturday Pops is celebrating 2 Anniversaries: 79 Years in San Francisco & the 1 Year Anniversary since re-opening with the Music for the Mission line up. For all the people, dogs, staff, musicians, DJs, donors, entertainers who helped make our first year such a success, Pops is hosting a huge 10 HOUR CELEBRATION with 13 resident musicians & DJs. Join the Pops family!

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/304580743067366/

Take a look back at the history of POPS:

The History of Pop’s

Pop’s Clubhouse 2830-32 24th Street

Prior to 1934

Rumor has it that Pops ran the Clubhouse, during Prohibition where alcohol was served but the exact date can’t be confirmed.

However we do have confirmation of him as a bootlegger

1935-1941

Carl Joseph Saxsenmeier AKA: POPS

1941-1947

POPS sold to Jack Pryal

1947-1951

Jerry (POPS) & Jack (Son) O’Connor,

Got married sold the bar. Got divorced opened up the New Hearth on Geary

1951-1957

Charlie Leahy

Sold the bar when he married the daughter of the owners of St. Francis Fountain.

1958-67

“Red” Volkelee/ Vokmeyer , & Albert Beurgelson

1967-82

Bob & Connie Griffin & Jacqueline Griffin

1971

moved to 2800 24th Street

1982-1985

The Castillo Family

1985- 1994

Bradlee J Fitzgerald

Changed the name to Pop’s Bar

1994-2003

Frances Prieto

2003-2014

Malia Spanyol & Harmony Urmston

2014-Present

Michael Spike Krouse & Tom Tierney

Check out this week’s entertainment line up at Pops Bar:

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Here’s the invite:

The Grand Ole’ Party – A Benefit Show for Broke-Ass Stuart & Tom Temprano

Donald Trump got you down? Ted Cruz have you feeling nauseous? Well ignore all that bad hair and support a couple local politicians who are running for office to show that democracy isn’t dead here in San Francisco.

Stuart Schuffman (aka Broke-Ass Stuart) and Tom Temprano have been huge supporters of music, art and culture here in SF for years and are the type of people we want to see calling the shots in City Hall and at City College. Come see some of the Bay’s best bands on the patio at El Rio and support these two guys in their quest to make San Francisco a better place.

The Grand Ole’ Party – A Benefit Show for Broke-Ass Stuart & Tom Temprano
Saturday, September 19th
Doors @ 2pm
Show 3pm-8pm
El Rio (3158 Mission St @ Precita)
$10-$20 suggested donation

w/ music from
Terry Malts
Planet Booty
Double Duchess
Heartwatch

& Djs
Jamie Jams
Chi Chi

You can learn more about their campaigns & donate even if you cant make it by hopping to their websites –

Stuart Schuffman for Mayor
https://brokeassmayor.nationbuilder.com/

Tom Temprano for College Board
http://www.tomtemprano.com/

RSVP and invite your partisans!

But instead of candy inside, these pinatas are just full of hot air.  BA-DUM-BUM-TISHHHHHHHH

(Thanks Laurie!)