Mission Mission

…they’re cleaning them.

[at Embarcadero Station, thanks to reader Rob for the submission!]

You’ve probably heard that Adobe Books had to leave their 16th Street location recently, and relocated to a new location on 24th Street. You’ve probably also heard that Jack Spade, an upscale retail store that is a spin off of Kate Spade which is a subsidiary of Liz Claiborne, was planning to move into Adobe’s old location well before Adobe had even publicly conceded to leaving. (For reference, check out Kevin’s reporting here)

Well, a bunch of “Valencia Corridor” businesses are opposing Jack Spade as a formula retailer brand from a multinational company, and therefore not a part of the Mission community. The opening of a store like this will pave the way for more companies to take root in the neighborhood, and push out the local businesses. Makes sense to me.

I’d also add that they really only appeal to a certain kind of well moneyed, overly groomed young urban professional scenester, but that’s pretty much the Valencia Corridor in a nutshell.

Anyway, you can sign their petition here, and the event should be fun, with proceeds going to “support the Stop Jack Spade campaign”.

I’ve never seen a crowd go so nuts for a cover band before:

And get this: they’re playing again this Friday right here in the Mission, at Brick & Mortar!

(Thanks, Jess!)

While we’re on the subject, why do so many people think they can put things like clear plastic bags (such as the kind bread comes in) and god damn candy wrappers into the recycling bin?

IT’S NOT THAT DIFFICULT, PEOPLE.

[via @weedemoji]

If you want to attend the best electronic dance music party the Mission has ever known, attend Haçeteria tonight.

Let’s get down:

RSVP and invite your friends!

More unintentional street art uncovered.

[pic I took of gunk on the ground]

[sketch I was moved to draw]

[questionable childhood inspiration]

We all had a lot of good times at Deco Lounge, as this picture and these pictures prove. But things change and businesses close and new businesses open in their place. Eater SF reports:

The team behind Benders Bar has had the keys to the former Deco Lounge in the Tenderloin for a while now, and they’ve finally spilled the beans to Tablehopper about what’s going in: Emperor Norton’s Boozeland. While the name implies a wacky SF theme park, the space is actually pretty simple: rock ‘n roll, basic dive-bar drinks, and a bust of the eponymous Protector of Mexico in the former ticket window. [link]

They’ve completely refurbed the place, knocking out the wall between the bar and the dance floor (if it’s even still a dance floor), replacing flooring and electrical and more, and opening up the back patio!!! Can’t wait! (Doesn’t sound like tater tots will be involved though, sadface.)

Follow Emperor Norton’s Boozeland on Facebook for updates!

[Photo via Haçeteria, the epic electronic music dance party that moved to Slate Bar in the Mission when Deco shuttered, and is happening this Friday as a matter of fact]

Seriously, ladies, it’s me and like eight dudes at this bar right now; please join us. (But for goodness’ sake leave the kids at home — I don’t care what Orwell says.) (Crispin is a hard cider btw; girls like cider, right?) (Jkjkjk!)

Hard French is at it again, roping in A-list talent for our partying pleasure right here in the Mission! (Thanks, Hard French!) Here’s whassup:

Saturday August 3, 2013
9pm, 15$ pre sale/20$ Door
Public Works (Main Room), 161 Erie

Live Performances by:
RYE RYE (baltimore)
MICAHTRON (san francisco)

DJ Sets by:
HARD FRENCH (sf)
DJ OLGA T (oakland)
SWAGGER LIKE US (sf)

Photobooth by:
BROWNTOURAGE

RSVP and invite your friends! And get advance tickets!

Now, if you’d like to win a pair, tell us your best Rye Rye- or Hard French-related anecdote in the comments section below. Winner will be picked based on merit. Contest ends at noon on Thursday.