Mission Mission Gift Guide: Burrito Justice gift guide

This extra-minimal BART map shirt is my favorite item on Burrito Justice‘s list, but there are a bunch of other great finds as well. Check it out.

Mission Mission Gift Guide: Limited edition art objects

Local printmaking collective Colpa Press has selected limited edition prints, books, and objects by an assortment of artists to feature in a pop-up shop at Wire+Nail Gallery this weekend. And the opening is tonight from 6-9pm!

The pop-up shop will be open Saturday and Sunday, 10-8pm.

Mission Mission Gift Guide: Locally made letterpress cards

The Communication Company is a local letterpress studio run by Mission resident Katherine Wong, who promises to never print an owl. She made these gorgeous bifold greeting cards, and they’re now available on Etsy.

Also available: these colorful condensed bold purrs and exclamations:

Ooh, chihuahua indeed.

Mission Mission Gift Guide: Old Fashioned Pixel Art Temporary Tattoos by David Cole

Pixel artist David Cole explains:

History recognizes two great eras of brotherhood: war-time sailoring and ’80s-era video arcade hooliganary. With this temporary tattoo pack, you can finally avoid wasting time celebrating these two things in separate contexts.

Yes! Buy them here. More pics and explanation here.

Mission Mission Gift Guide: Horrific rainbow mutant baby creature

Ultracore explains:

Rainbow mutant baby creature, a work in progress by Craig Calderwood at The Sock Shop on Haight. The teeth are molds of his teeth. [link]

Siiick! (Also, I guess it’s unclear whether this will eventually be available for purchase or not, but whatevrr.)

Mission Mission Gift Guide: Punk Swap Meet this weekend!

Speakeasy is hosting, and there’s lots going on:

Punk Swap Meet:
Saturday, Dec 17th, 1-6 PM
1195 Evans Avenue

-Tons of tables selling records, zines, clothes, crafts
-Tape swap–bring a mix to trade!
-$3 beers on tap
-Food from Eagle Dog (with veg/vegan options)
-DJ’s Kirka Sherpa, Güera, JoNeric, and 1 TBA.

If anyone’s interested in setting up and selling, email joneric94609@gmail.com.

You’re sure to find the perfect gift for the punk on your list! RSVP and invite your friends!

Mission Mission Gift Guide: Winter fruit and summer fruit

These are new prints by artist Claire Nereim. Find these and more in her Etsy shop, or I’m pretty sure Needles + Pens might have one or two of her forever calendars for sale.

Mission Mission Gift Guide: Brand-new debut album by California Sunshine

It has my fave song of 2010, “Cover Me In Diamonds,” plus a rip-roaring new version of the classic “Manpire” — and they’re giving it away for free. Rad pricepoint! Get it!

Mission Mission Gift Guide: Jewelry made locally with LASERS

Our pal Jacob recommends his pal Jessica’s jewelry. She’s based in the Mission, and uses a laser cutter based in Soma to cut the intricate shapes seen above. See her Etsy shop for lots more intricate shapes.

Breaking: house on shirt

My buddy Joan, who recently returned after a stint in L.A., immediately got to work putting her new apartment building on a shirt. I don’t remember exactly where it is, but if you recognize it you can stalk her, although she lives with her boyfriend and he’s a pretty big dude, so be careful out there guys. Otherwise just buy the shirt!