Mission Mission

So this is finally happening. As we wrote back in February, there is some action going on at the Chinese restaurant on Mission between 17th and 18th, which possibly means that Southpaw BBQ will be up and running soon. Here is what we have to look forward to, from Southpaw’s Facebook page:

Southpaw BBQ is a tribute to quality Southern BBQ and food traditions that have been passed down through the generations. The focus of Southern style BBQ and cuisine is to provide delicious, quality, value-driven food in a warm and inviting atmosphere that promotes a strong sense of community. The Southpaw BBQ chef upholds the tenants of traditional Southern food, while creatively infusing San Francisco values of ethically and local sourced ingredients into the menu. Southpaw BBQ is a relaxed, inviting atmosphere where customers can feel at home while indulging in regional Southern food, specialty home brewed beers and creative cocktails.

Tickets here.

Whore Magazine is celebrating the release of their second issue with a little party at Casanova tonight:

The 2nd issue of Whore! is out! Vagina fashion, Women of the French Revolution, Feminism and more. Come and celebrate with us by having a few cocktails. We will be spinning some elegant tunes and selling the mag. We will also be having a few surprise performances. Opera anyone?

Yes, please. And there’s gonna be a raffle too! RSVP and invite your friends here.

It’s Prince’s birthday today! He’s amazing! Yeah that whole Jehovah’s Witness thing is kinda weird, but it didn’t stop him from making lewd gestures at his Super Bowl performance like this:

To celebrate, the fabulous Jazz Mafia Allstars (you know,that group of guys that jammed with Stevie Wonder in the Mission that one time) are putting on an all Prince tribute night at the new Brick and Mortar club on Duboce and Mission. Doors are at 8, show at 9.  Cover is $10.

The Jazz Mafia All-Stars featuring Joe Bagale, Joe Cohen, Matt Berkeley, Adam Theis and Jon Monahan will take you through the Prince catalog in celebration of his Birthday month!  Guests to include Crystal Monee Hall, Uriah Duffy, Chris Mcgee, Soulati and Infinite (Felonious MCs), Ryan Greene, DJ Teeko, Sonya D and Many more!

Do you want to go? Post a comment telling us why you deserve these two complimentary tickets and we’ll pick the best answer by 6pm tonight. Be sure to post using your real email address, ok?

There’s been a lot of talk about new parklets lately, but what about forestlets?

Lurking at 24th and S. Van Ness, reminding us of our own inner pizza monsters.

Previously:

• Pizza Monster
• Pizza cat!

A nice touch added to the bicycle ramp over the Gauntlet.  Or is it called the Hairball?  Regardless, it’s obviously the raddest intersection in the city.

Mystery solved.

Slightly used, only a handful of bedbugs. Southwest corner of 19th and Hampshire.

Hot!

[via The Fog Bender]