Local record shop Groove Merchant shared this on their Instagram about 1w ago, and then our pal Josh sent it to us after we posted that hecka old flyer from when Amnesia was the Chameleon.

A commenter on the Instagram post said, “Sleep by Voice Farm is my jam, so good!” Let’s check it out:

Now please enjoy this hecka old blog post from when Loló was almost an American Apparel way back in 2009.

When it’s rainy in SF it’s a challenge just getting out of the house. But when presented with the opportunity for drag queens, fabulous boots, and a night out at The Orpheum, it’s hard to say no. So we braved the monsoon to go see SHN’s latest tour, Kinky Boots.

Katie: I hate to say it, but I’m a little disappointed. Going into this show all I knew was that Cyndi Lauper wrote the music, it won the Tony, and there were drag queens and boots involved. But given Cyndi Lauper’s LGBTQ advocacy, I thought it was going to have more substance and innovation. I guess I was expecting something more like Rent, but with fancier shoes and a few more drag queens. I came in hoping for cutting edge musical theater that would entertain you and make you think. All that kind of bullshit I love. This was just a little forced.

Brittany: That’s so funny. I had the exactly opposite reaction. I was actually pleasantly surprised. I didn’t think I was going to like this show because I had a feeling it was going to be way too fluffy, but it was actually a bit deeper than I thought it might be. I mean it’s a show about shoes, but there were moments.

K: I really loved Cyndi Lauper’s score. That’s the sort of music I like in a musical. But the lyrics were hit and miss. There were a few songs that really moved me, and the actors were super fucking talented, but the story as a whole didn’t do it for me. I thought it was a little too gimmicky. What saved it for me is that the actor who played Lola (Kyle Taylor Parker) was AMAZING, so I cared about what happened to that character.

B: You could tell Cyndi Lauper wrote this. The score was upbeat and fun, but some of the lyrics were just so corny. It felt like the songs were written by someone who writes pop songs, as opposed to someone who knows how to write songs to advance a plot and develop a character. There were definitely some exceptions though,“The History of Wrong Guys” and “Not My Father’s Son” were great, but sometimes it felt like she was just searching for another word to rhyme with shoe.

K: It’s definitely not ever going to be my favorite musical. It’s not my least favorite though, I had fun, but I just didn’t care enough. There were elements of this production that were amazing, but I just wasn’t that moved.

B: Everything was going so fast at the beginning, it was definitely hard to get into the story. It was set change after set change, new characters left and right, we were in the past, then in the present, and lots of glitter and lights. In a way it was crazy impressive. The way the set moved, and was so many different things so quickly, but it was also a bit of a sensory overload.

K: Seriously, the first half hour I had no idea what was going on.

B: It was a whirlwind, but it was fun. Really creative staging and design. Also, full disclosure, my friend (Cassie Dorland, Associate Props Coordinator) worked on the props for this show, so I may be biased, but I thought the props were pretty awesome.

K: Yeah they were! The drag queen costumes were LEGIT too! Really beautiful. Also it’s great have more representation of LGBTQ people on stage, so you can’t argue with the value of that.

The Verdict: Like Cyndi Lauper? Like drag queens? Like a fun cotton candy musical with impressive design and beautiful costumes? You’ll love Kinky Boots! Looking for something deep that may change the way people look at the world, you may be better off staying home and re-watching Philadelphia.

The Drama Talk: It makes sense that Kinky Boots won the Tony. It’s a very box-office friendly musical. Catchy tunes, fun characters, flashy costumes, nice and light. You leave this show humming a song. If you’re a Cyndi Lauper fan you’ll love that you can hear her in the music. It’s got the sound of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”, and there’re lots of beautiful drag queens, glittery boots, and a sweet (although predictable) love story too. It’s definitely not groundbreaking but it’s fun, really well designed, and the cast is all very talented.

The Drinks: We went to Soluna Cafe for dinner and drinks before the show. Damn their burger is GOOD! Great spot to hit up before going to the Orpheum.

Kinky Boots runs through December 28th at SHN’s Orpheum Theater. All the Goldstar deals on tickets for Kinky Boots have expired, but a limited number of $40 rush tickets are available beginning 2 hours prior to curtain at the SHN Orpheum Theatre Box Office. Cash only. 2 per person, subject to availability. Otherwise, as always you can get tickets directly on SHN’s website.

A quote from the owner of the restaurant Loló, which just moved from 22nd and Bartlett to 21st and Valencia:

I can see the change in the people that come in. The street we were on before made some people uncomfortable, especially older people and families.

Sales are up 40%.

[via Eater SF]

Listing to people passionately argue if Dolores Park is #dolo or #dopa

— Michael Margolis (@yipe) November 10, 2013

Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the tongue taking a trip of three steps down the palate to tap, at three, on the teeth. Lo. Lee. Ta. She was Lo, plain Lo, in the morning, standing four feet ten in one sock. She was Lola in slacks. She was Dolly at school. She was Dolores on the dotted line. But in my arms she was always Lolita.

- Nabokov (but you knew that)

P.S. On a side note, Nabokov actually references our Dolores in Lolita, when his protagonist, Humbert Humbert, remarks “Mission Dolores: Good title for a book.” And indeed it would have been for him.

The Taming serves up a heap of good ole' Southern fried politics. From left to right: Marilee Talkington, Kathryn Zdan, and Marilet Martinez. Photo by Tom Toro.

 
“What happens when a conservative senatorial aid, a liberal political activist, and a newly-crowned Miss Georgia walk into a bar?” We wanted to find out, so we headed down the hill to the Thick House to check out Crowded Fire Theater’s premiere of The Taming, a political comedy by Lauren Gunderson. The Thick House is located in a very residential area of Potrero Hill, and is actually beneath condominiums, a strange place for a theater. We knew it was a good sign.

Katie: So, would you send people to see this show?

Brittany: As long as they go in with the expectation that it’s a satire I totally would. I laughed out loud, the script was really funny and the woman who played Patricia (Marilee Talkington) and the woman who played Miss Georgia (Kathryn Zdan) were both such good actors.

K: They were so good! Too bad the third actress, who played Bianca (Marilet Martinez), was rough.

B: So true, but I still think people should see it because it was really fresh playwriting about a very relevant topic. The director took some of the slapstick too far, there were some rough acting moments, and a few cues needed tightening, but I still really enjoyed it as a whole.

K: Definitely. The script was good and when the actresses nailed the timing – I had the best LOL’s that I have had at a show for a really long time.

The Verdict: The government is shut down but that doesn’t mean your social life is as well. This show is a hilarious night out we highly recommend.

The Drama Talk: This satire on our government couldn’t have come at a better time. Playwright Lauren Gunderson’s script is sharp, silly and smart all at the same time. The theater is pretty tiny and they’re packing audiences in, so be prepared to get cozy with your seat mates.

The Drinks: After the show we walked up the hill to Bloom’s Saloon. The place seemed like an ordinary, neighborhood dive bar, but we found out it has an extraordinary view of the Bay Bridge. We ordered two Angry Orchard ciders, because we know George Washington would be angry if he saw what’s going on in Washington, and enjoyed the view while beaming from a fun night of theater.

The Taming runs through 10/26 at The Thick House, and tickets can be purchased through Crowded Fire Theater’s website, tickets range from $20-$35.

There are also tickets available on Goldstar for $10-$12.50.

I found these miniature items attached to the wall of the building across the street from my apartment on Albion. The building is the one housing Kilowatt.

Tons more after the jump, and they just get better and better:

Update: By the way, if you think Charlie’s cute in these pictures, check him out in this video.

Look at him flop! Also, be sure to stick around for the twist ending. (Thanks, Lola!)

In this video, Lola makes fun of her dog Dante during a game of fetch in beautiful Dolores Park. (Thanks Lola, Dante and Carmel)

This post was published last week by Lola over at Disenchanted Princess, but there was some kind of malfunction with the video. Now it’s up and running. Cute puppies!

Link to video.

Mission Mission’s very own Katie will be on the decks at Beauty Bar on Thursday from 7:30ish to 10ish. Katie tends to spin disco, soul, old r&b, and sometimes some ’60s garage rock and reggae. Last time, the dance floor got positively white hot! In attendance might be Mission Mission pals like Malcolm M., Lola and A Panda. Plus, a prize to the first person to guess Friend X‘s secret identity and point her out.

Link to archive of Katie’s posts.

Photo by Spencer Mack

Over at, Lola examines why the web-based tend to tobogan acuatico hinchable skimp on reliable homicide-related info:

The crime map allows you to search for forcible rape, arson, vehicle theft, robbery, burglary, vandalism, aggravated assault, larceny, and drug offenses. But not homicide.

Link to further investigation and conclusions.

Reader submission:

Lola: i have something for missionmission

Sent at 10:28 AM on Sunday

me: bring it on

Lola: just sent it

it’s a photo of two people getting married in bubble wrap

taken on my street

me: ha

Lola: godinheaven i love the mission

Photo by Cruey. Thanks, Lola.

Halfway through dinner a parade of weirdness started. This is why I prefer to eat outdoors, whenever possible, especially in the Mission. It’s like dinner theater. First was a typical homeless spanger. The kind who has perfected the ability to interact with you so skillfully that you can’t ignore him, but neither can you remember him later. The kind of guy who understands deeply the rules of homeless person behavior. The only part of him I remember aufblasbare spiele is his hand. He approached our table, extended his hand, and opened it conspiratorily. Inside was one shiny dime. 

“That’s a nice dime you have there,” I said, choosing to remark upon the literal meaning of the gesture rather than the implied meaning. 

Link.