Woah, it's been a while since been here; my apologies to anyone who may check this thing occasionally.
Anywho, if you're looking for something neat to do this Saturday and you haven't had your fill of openings and the like from the Mission Holiday Block Party on Friday night then you ought to check out this opening at Guerrero Gallery featuring works from local artists Mike Giant and Adam5100.

Guerrero Gallery is pleased to announce “Reflections on Past, Present and Future” an exhibition featuring works by Mike Giant.  A body of work that’s intended to lead us to reflect on our past and how our past has influenced who we’ve become today, Mike’s presentation of honored and praised iconography prompts us to contemplate how we can continue to evolve. Branching out from his traditional medium of ink and paper, Mike has created collage works and hand paintings on canvas, bringing forth a new body of work that surpasses expectation. 

Throughout the years, Mike Giant has proven to be one of the best draftsmen around. Known for this 

precision in the realm of drawing, he has utilized this exhibition as a springboard to more diversely express personal thought and emotion. Working with visually journalistic matter, he composes images that bring us back to the times when we were seeking role models and inspirational influences. Through the use of images that personally influence and drive him, these works seemingly present a diary or sorts and provide us with true insight into Mike as a person. 

Birth. Upstate New York. Drawing. New Mexico. BMX bikes. Heavy Metal. Skateboarding. Punk rock. 

Hip-hop. Thailand. College. Dishwasher. Raves. Lorelei. First tattoo. San Francisco. Dharma. Think 

Skateboards. Angi. London. Adult bookstore. Computer animation. Tattooing. New York City. Newskool. 

Skullz Press. Everlasting. Track bikes. Brooke and Leia. Tokyo. Tattoo 13. Plum Village. Albuquerque. 

Stay Gold. REBEL8. Manifestations. Ordained minister. San Francisco. Right here. Right now

Guerrero Gallery is pleased to announce “Even Keel” an exhibition featuring works by Adam5100. This collection of pieces uniquely encompasses the method and detail behind his art. For the first time, the stencils he hand-cuts and then uses to produce his paintings will be presented as art objects of their own. 
Deconstructed and reassembled, these stencils offer viewers an understanding of Adam’s practice.

Adam5100 hails as one of the top stencil artists around, producing works that evidence meticulous 

execution and a high level of craft. His paintings strongly lend themselves to the process involved with 

creating them. With the goal of truly exposing the process behind Adam’s paintings through the 

presentation of his stencils, this exhibition provides viewers with a more in depth understanding of the 

intricacy and intensity behind Adam’s work.

Adam5100 was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He took to the art of graffiti; a path led him to the California College of Arts and Crafts in San Francisco. His studies in printmaking and illustration won him the Yozo Hamaguchi award in printmaking, and a BFA with distinction. Adam5100's paintings have taken on a satirical look, challenging concepts of modernity, using spaces as a language to describe forgotten places, and light to evoke their story and context within the present, our time. In the years following his formal education, Adam5100's knowledge of printmaking and savvy ability with spray paint developed into a love and talent for painting using stencils. His stencils represent hundreds of hours of meticulous work and fine detail  -- the hallmark of his works. He continues to live and paint in San Francisco, CA, and exhibits frequently

Lower Haight Mural Update

There's been some progress on the Lower Haight mural.  A couple of the pieces have been completed and over the last several days a few new pieces including Jeremy Fish and Erica Il Cane have gone up too.  Here are a few snaps I took of the updates. Be sure to check out the full Flickr set here.








Looks like someone got a little over-zealous here. I mean, I'm all about the SF Giants World Champs too, but did you really have to take up 50% of the community space with this poorly filled in homage?

Grimace Federation Bosico butchered by Aesop Rock video featuring Jeremy Fish and his van.
For more info and DL links check out 900 Bats

SF Street Art Map

The fine folks over at Fecal Face started up a collaborative San Francisco Street Art map.
This is the kind of thing that could be potentially really cool as long as people take a little bit of effort and contribute. Take a look at what's there now, add your favorite tags, throw-ups, burners, wheatpastes, murals, etc., and maybe find something new.


View SF Street Art Map in a larger map

Wow! If you have any interest at all in 80s and early 90s punk, hip hop, and skateboarding then get yourself over 941 Geary Gallery stat to check out the currently running Glen E. Friedman show "Fuck You All." Amongst a number of beautifully rendered photos of this eras icons (virtually baby-aged mind you), you will also find a few magnificent collaboration pieces with Shepard Fairey. Below are a few snaps I took at the opening this past Saturay, although it does no justice to this exhibition. This is one not to miss:

SF Giants 2010 World Champs

Here's the scene in the Lower Haight after the Giants won the World Series last night.  I didn't stick around for too long, but as you're all aware this sort of thing went on all night long all over the city.  And even got a little out of hand in some areas (property damage? really?)  Anyway, I hope you all got to enjoy this is some fashion or another.

Free Aesop Rock Show Tomorrow

Jimminey Crapstars, it's been an unbelievable month! And now I find out that Aesop Rock is doing a free show tomorrow at the ZeroFriends pop-up shop on Fillmore next to Upper Playground (and very close to my dwelling)!  Make sure if you plan to go to get there early as it's guaranteed to fill up fast.  Amazing artist Alex Pardee will be in attendance of course, and from the looks of it Jeremy Fish may make an appearance too.  Details from Upper Playground below:



"Sadly, the two month run of the Zerofriends pop-up store on Fillmore is coming to an end. But fittingly for this Halloween weekend, we’re throwing a goodbye bash with the Zerofriends crew featuring a performance by Aesop Rock and Cage. Alex Pardee and another bearded artist who draws creepy things will most likely be in attendance as well…
It’s all going down this Saturday, October 30th at 5pm at the Zerofriends store at 248 Fillmore Street. Beware, though, the shop has VERY limited capacity and only the first 50 people in line will be guaranteed a spot inside. The Zerofriends store will be open from 12pm-3pm that day and will open it’s doors for the concert at 4:45pm."

"They're Smoking Weed..."

Looks like this news reporter from Dallas has never been to SF before, and he's truly blown away by our alternative lifestyles. Take a peek

Lower Haight Mural Project - In Progress

I went down to Haight and Laguna yesterday to make a small contribution to the community portion of the Mural that's going up on the old UC Berkeley building. I managed to snap some pictures of the project in progress on Saturday before the rain came and then a few more on Monday when they resumed.

Just finished up my 2010 mail-in ballot

Are you sick of looking at your dog's butthole? Tired of seeing your cat flaunt his anus around your house? Well then, this might just be the product you've been waiting for.  A friend of mine made me privy to these animal butthole covers made by a girl in Portland and sold on Etsy:


Rear Gear Butt Covers for your Cat and Dog...

Is your pet feeling left in the dirt because of his/her unsightly rear? I’ve got them covered... Rear Gear is handmade in Portland, OR and offers a cheerful solution to be-rid your favorite pet’s un-manicured back side. 

Rear Gear comes in many designs including a disco ball, air freshener, heart, flower, biohazard, smiley face, number one ribbon, cupcake, sheriff's badge, dice, and you can even make yours custom, so there’s a Rear Gear for everyone. 

Get yours today here at etsy or write me an email and support small business! Please contact me if you'd like multiples... Make sure to note which style you'd like in the shipping notes and enjoy!

Trademark Pending

Have You Seen Me?

Saw this on the corner of Dolores and 18th...

My cat Crinkle is missing.  He is the product of an experiment I was conducting in my room using stolen bone marrow extract, a plasma television screen, and wheat grass.  Crinkle now has the ability to reason and use tools.
If you see Crinkle, do NOT approach him!  Don't look at him.  Don't talk to him.  Just ignore him no matter what he says.  He will lure you into a co-dependant (sic) relationship that won't end well.
 Call animal control (415) 554-6364

This is My Kind of Con(fidence) Man

This guy has allegedly been going around town convincing people that he is one of several famous Motown celebrities at which point he persuades the marks into paying for food, entertainment and even hotel rooms.
I can't help but not feel sorry for those that have been "victimized" by this smooth criminal.

Get the press release from the SFPD website

Club Deluxe

I never have close to a mediocre time at Club Deluxe on the corner of Haight and Ashbury. The music, food, and atmosphere are always spot on:

And another thing...

Sorry, didn't mean to rant back in that last post.

Here's something else I just discovered this morning though. You know how everyone is gearing up for the big switch over to the Clipper card on account of you have to after October. Well, turns out you don't actually have to make the switch after next month like they've been saying.

If you only need a MUNI only Fast Pass you'll still be able to purchase the paper ones until April of 2011 WOOO HOOOO!!!! This is what the nice lady who I buy my monthly pass informed me this morning and I couldn't be happier. How come nobody has mentioned this once on a single thing I've read online about the matter?

DEATH TO THE CLIPPER CARD!!!!

So's a friend and I went to that Jackass screening last night that I mentioned a couple days back. Turns out it was a complete whack attack! We arrived pretty early as instructed to because they intentionally overbook the theater. When we get in line we're given a hand bill instructing us that there will be two screenings one at 8:30 and one at 9. Both will be introduced by Johnny Knoxville and some other guy and a wrist band will determine which one you get into. So far, so good. Scan just a little further down the card, what's this? The screening will only be 7 minutes of selected clips from the upcoming feature, WTF?!?! "But you get to party with Johnny Knoxville at the 'after party,'" says one of the hired girls handing out the cards with instructions. Honestly I could care less about that.
Lots of people left when they found out the screening was only 7 minutes long, and I can't blame them. Why wait in line for an hour or two to watch an extended preview for a movie?
Anyway, people are filed into the theater. It's sort of full, but not 100% full. After waiting around a little longer Johnny Knoxville comes out with some other guy and gives a 5 second introduction and says be sure to come down to the bar located inside the Metreon to party with him afterwards. Then we wait another 10 minutes, and finally the clip starts. 7 minutes later the lights come back on and I think there's a general sense of underwhelming boredom.
Most of the people in attendance then headed toward Jillian's, the bar inside the Metreon. Hell, they waited this long for something to happen why not check it out. I'm kind hesitant about the idea, but let's see how bad the crowd is.
Welp, another line. Oh wait, if you're under 21 you get to walk right in, but 21+ wait in another line to be carded for the second time in under an hour. Ok, no thanks, I've had enough. What am I going to say to Johnny Knoxville anyway? And I'm sure Mr. Knoxville really cares about the embarrassing things that you feel the need to say in front of him like he wants to be your friend. Sorry pal, he's only there for the paycheck.

Don't get me wrong Knoxville comes off as a stand up guy. I'm just certain there are plenty of other things he'd probably rather be doing.
And on a lighter note the new Jackass movie does look like it's going to be just a entertaining as previous Jackass exploits. I guess I'll just have to pay to see it when it's released.

I don't need a spectacularly put together video to remind me of how great the city I live in is, but it doesn't hurt to watch one either:

San Francisco: The Miniature City from MINIMUS on Vimeo.

I, like so many others, got blotto on some white russians in Dolores Park this past Saturday while watching The Big Lebowski. Below is a short slideshow of some snaps I took while I was there. Keep in mind I was beyond bUCK when I took these so they might not be as interesting as I was hoping they'd be.

Here's a thing...

D Structure's got the word on some free screening passes to Jackass 3D on September 29th. Word is Johnny Knoxville will be in attendance at the screening and a TBA after party.
Sure, sure, I know what you're thinking, "how is Jackass even relevant anymore?" Well, I implore you to go back and watch some of your favorite clips from the early aughts and not laugh. Not to mention it's FREEEEEEE! It's probably good advice to act fast and show up early though, as space will be limited. And did I mention it's FREE?
Check out D Structure's blog for the deets:
http://www.d-structured.com/2010/09/20/win-tickets-to-a-footage-screening-of-jackass-3d-with-johnny-knoxville/

Fascinating San Francisco Infographic

Eric Fischer has posted another compelling infographic map of the Bay Area that shows exactly how neighborhoods are integrated/segregated by race/ethnicity.  Turns out the Bay ain't that bad in comparison to some other metropolises:

 

 

 " I was astounded by Bill Rankin's map of Chicago's racial and ethnic divides and wanted to see what other cities looked like mapped the same way. To match his map, Red is White, Blue is Black, Green is Asian, and Orange is Hispanic, and each dot is 25 people. Data from Census 2000.

Click Detail to see the city names."

Be sure to check out the full set here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walkingsf/sets/72157624812674967/

Simon Christen has put together one of the best timelapse videos of San Francisco and the Bay Area that I've seen yet.  It's posted on his profile on exposureroom.com and the video isn't embeddable as far as I can tell, so follow the link and check it out:

http://exposureroom.com/members/seemoo/8d13ea8361dc41c3a5dd629de3e9624e/

Fecal Face 10 Year @ The Luggage Store Gallery

I checked out the Fecal Face 10 Anniversary opening at the Luggage Store Gallery this past Friday.  Needless to say I think just about every single local e-publication promoted this opening and as a result the turn-out was a ludicrous mass of ironic mustaches (are moustaches still even able to be considered ironic now?) and fixed gear bicycles.  Not to mention it was wall-to-wall people, which is a shame because it made it very difficult to move through and actually check out the incredible art that was being showcased.  I'm definitely going to have to go back and get a better look without the crowd.  I also went to the after party at the Mezzanine for a little bit, but the old gf wasn't feeling it all and she had to work in the morning so we split relatively early on in the night.  Word is the after-party might get a redux.
Anyhow, here's a few photos that I somehow managed to snap off at the gallery:

Stanley Donwood "Over Normal" Exhibition at Fifty24SF sneak peek

Last night Fifty24SF Gallery had a sneak peek of sorts of the Stanley Donwood exhibition "Over Normal." The official opening is scheduled for tonight from 7:30-10PM.
You're most likely to recognize Donwood's work as it appears throughout several Radiohead albums. Below are a few shots of what to expect from the show. There are several large pieces that are reminiscent of the "Hail to the Theif" cover art, several color raster graphs that were used for the OVERNORMALIZER (audio installation), and even a few spontaneous rubbings of various utility coverings from around San Francisco.

Say WHA?!?!? Dave Chappelle and Blackstar at the New Parish on Friday

I know, I know, I just posted the other day about Chappelle doing a couple of shows on Sunday and Monday, but they've just announced that Dave Chappelle will be joined by Blackstar (Mos Def and Talib Kweli).

Tickets go on sale at 8:30pm PST so you have about 2:15 to scrounge up some dough for this one. Also, as a note they're being extremely strict about recording devices asking people to leave their phones at home (seems a little paranoid to me, but we'll see how many people actually leave their phones). Here's the link to the tickets:

http://chappelleandblackstar903-fb.eventbrite.com/

Another Very Bizarre Craigslist Posting

Yet again, here is another strange and disturbing even if it's not real "Missed Connection" posting found on Craiglist this morning:

Sperm Donor seeks couple seeking to have their own - m4w - 72 (danville / san ramon)

About 6 years ago, I answered an ad in Austin, TX for a couple who wanted their second child. I followed through with everything they asked of me and by the time we got nice an acquainted with one another, they started having problems between them. They said that they would be in touch and a year later, only one of them called me back. I was not willing to help one woman have a child on her own, as I feel there are enough situations like this presently.

After that instance, I have been in and out of one relationship and still, I have no children of my own. I am totally in support of marriage between people and not just man & woman. I am bisexual as well, but not currently active sexually in this way. I am masculine, athletic, talented in the arts, good looking (not just my opinion) and intellectually charged. I am willing to be canned about any information to do with my health(including HIV test and other STI's), family history, criminal record, mental history etc. I am also an organ donor.

I have had a long time to think about how I would have felt if things would have worked out between me and the last couple and still I feel the same. I want to meet and build a relationship with a happy couple that are either married or consider themselves life partners. I would love to meet friends who can attest to the strength in your relationship and who support your choice to make a baby. I hope this ad reaches the right hearts, as this comes directly from mine.

I am not looking to instruct you on how to raise your child or be around like I am part of the family. All that I ask is that if the child's curiosity peaks later in life, that you are honest about who I am. That is all. I do not want to be the mystery sperm donor if the child wishes to know who I am. Personally, I would prefer to wait until the child was 18 or older, before any such information was revealed.


This is an ad for a man DONATING sperm to a loving, strong and healthy female/female couple. Will consider man/woman couples, but under very specific circumstances if the issue arises.

DONATE YOUR ORGANS!

This keeps getting flagged and I don't understand why.

Dave Chappelle at The New Parish This SUNDAY AND MONDAY!!!!

Hot piles of crap! Dave Chappelle is back This Sun/Mon at The New Parish in Oakland and tickets go on sale in 50 minutes.

Are you a screenwriter with a talent for writing R rated material and who knows about the "raw sex and violence" (first-hand experience not required but preferred) that a dancer experiences on her rise to the top? Well this job listing on craigslist might be just what you're looking for:

Indie film producer seeks a writer for an R-rated feature-length screenplay about a talented, gritty, and edgy female rock, ballet and modern dancer who danced professionally in New York and London. Requires a writer who can capture the challenges and demands of professional dancing, as well as the raw sex and violence experienced by the dancer on her way up. Would prefer a writer who has dance-related experience especially in ballet, or with knowledge of ballet. Plse send a resume, including education ,experience and ph # . 

Click on the screen shot below to be taken directly to the listing.

Ok, so this isn't really San Francisco related, and I promise not to post things like this all too often (especially since it turns out to be a commercial at the end; so don't mind the last 3 seconds or so).
It is iPhone related however, which is inherently a San Franciscan's lifeblood so in an indirect way this kind of is San Francisco related.  But I digress, this video is pretty great, check it out:

An interesting tag from BARTS found in the Taqueria El Sabor Buen bathroom...

Rebel8 x. PBR Pinball Tournament

This past Saturday was the Rebel8 and PBR 1st annual Ball Busters pinball tournament and booby benefit. And what a benefit it was!
Free PBR all night long and I don't think they ever came too close to running out. There was also a couple of great DJ's, a ping pong table, free pinball after the tournament portion was concluded and Mike Giant was there doing some big (or should I say 'Giant'; ok I know that was a stupid pun) scale live drawing.
Below are some snaps that I took at the show.

Here's this thing I did...

This is a timelapse video I made from several places around the city. The editing on this isn't perfect as the files I was working with were extremely large and my editing computer is two years old now making it a dinosaur. Anyway, enjoy:

SF Timelapse from 1 on Vimeo.

Post-Lower Haight Art Walk

When I awoke slightly hungover this past Saturday following the Lower Haight Art Walk I stepped outside to see many, many, many new tags (most of them unpracticed and infantile) throughout the old neighby-ho.
This one in particular seems to attempt to take things to an all new level of extreme, although I can't help but wonder what the inspiration and certain logistical aspects of this act were.  Yes, that is exactly what it looks like...


P.P.S.
My apologies if you've noticed the posts slowing down and spreading out. I'm just fairly certain that not a singular person is even aware of this blog.
However if it appears things begin to pick up and I feel I have something to share I'll be certain to pick things back up again.

Conan O'Brien, Patton Oswalt and Andy Richter Kill It @ SF Sketchfest Tribute

This past Saturday was the hastily re-scheduled SF Sketchfest Tribute to Conan O'Brien.  Patton Oswalt was the host/moderator of sorts although Conan kind of just took the reigns and ran with it.  About an hour or so in Andy Richter joined them on stage and the drunken hilarity continued for another two hours.  This was  a truly surreal and candid moment from three class acts!
Below is video (if you want to call it that) footage that I took while at the event.  I was literally in the second row, but trying to be discreet I was unable to capture anything but glimpses of the gents.  However I did manage to get some very nice clear audio of the first hour and 40 minutes which I now present to you in 10 parts on Youtube:

Pregnant Lady Gets Beat in Oakland Burger King Parking Lot

Cripers!!! Have you seen this video yet?!?!  Via  CBS5 Eye On Blogs this is truly a new level of class coming straight out of Oakland.  I have a lot I could say about this, but I'll let the video speak for itself:

Fog

Occasionally I have to move my car - that I only drive once a week in order to move it so I don't get a ticket - well outside of my direct neighborhood. One of the failsafe areas for me to find a good week long parking spot brings me near one of my absolute favorite spots in the city where I can observe things like this:

A Couple Of Obligatory Pride Photos