Tag: photos

  • Public Posts on Valencia

    This morning, “public post” signs were installed on those the Midget Phone Company poles on Valencia. Turns out they’re not midget phone poles at all, they’re actually intended to be used for stapling up posters for your DJ gig at Amnesia. Who knew? Update: These posts were designed by Michael Arcega for the San Francisco…

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  • Boycott Petroleum

    The Queen is gonna be pissed.

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  • Dan Quayle’s new job at Duc Loi

    Who wants a tomatoe?

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  • Art wall at Valencia and 17th

    Ever since a certain building at Valencia and 17th was boarded up recently, it’s been home to movie ads, concert fliers, and various forms of independent street art. Here’s a few pics from today.

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  • Live poetry at 16th Mission Bart

    On the way back from a semi-productive evening at Noisebridge, I happened across a live poetry show at the 16th and Mission Bart plaza. There were at least two performers taking turns with lively oration from a chalk circle, surrounded by hip types, hobos, and the union of crack consumers. Seemingly this was what one…

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  • Pedal power * 7

    A bicycle built for… seven? Spotted on 18th and Dolores. A bit of Googling reveals there’s at least one place in the city where you can rent one. According to their website, “it’s not just a bike: it’s a PARTY ON WHEELS!” So, who’s down for a party on wheels?

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  • Grilled cheese is hella popular

    The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen at 2nd and South Park opened today. Judging by the line, grilled cheese must be like, hella popular. Who knew?!

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  • U-Haul cats

    You know that U-Haul lot by the central freeway? Did you know it’s home to a number of cats? They were initially interested in me, but when I failed to produce food they got into some civil unrest over who got to sit on which paper plate.

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  • I AM BROKEN

    Spotted at Brannan and 3rd: I love the cartoon on this. It expresses anger and silliness at the same time, as if to say “DAMN IT, DO I HAVE TO PARK FOR FREE?!”

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  • Ion Cars

    When did this happen? And does this mean the plan to build a megaplex of generic, overpriced condos and a generic, overpriced Whole Foods fell through? (Fingers crossed!) (The finger at the top is artistic, in case you were wondering. Definitely NOT a “mistake.”)

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