Mission Mission

Even if the peak of an Easter storm successfully forced the Hunky Jesus extravaganza indoors and away from Dolores Park, it wasn’t able to deter a different legion of fanatics from competing in their own brand of Big Wheel craziness.

The fervent downpour made for hazardous conditions and the wind was turning umbrellas inside out, but that just helped keep things interesting on one of the steepest blocks in the City at 2oth and Vermont in Potrero.  Hundreds of adults threw caution and common sense to the wind as they barreled down the windy street in their plastic jalopies, and the results weren’t always pretty.  But I think that was the point.

Also, the guy riding the recycling bin definitely has the right idea.

(via Sangroncito)

15 minutes of this:

Then:

Aw man, did I just spoil it?

Part of Revolution Cafe’s MAPP art installation last night.

Hey guys, I know your bummed about the weather, but these guys play some killer gypsy jazz that should warm you right up. Gonzalo Bergara Quartet are from LA and they absolutely killed at Revolution Cafe last night. They play a mix of Django Reinhardt tunes and original compositions. They SHRED. I doubt you’ll be seeing virtuosic guitar or clarinet playing like this for a while. See the video for proof:

Also, Gonzalo hella looks like Jesus. I don’t know if  he’ll be among the other Jesii today at the competition, but I think he would definitely have a shot at taking the crown (of thorns).

Blue Six Acoustic Room, 24th and Treat, 8:30pm, $10 suggested donation

Kevin Smith must’ve bored him to death with some kind of fat rights tirade.

Photo by potential_past.

The kids in Shibuya dress ca-ray-zay!!!! Do we need to try a little harder?

Photo by Brad Elterman.

One of my favorite photographers is this dude Jaime Martínez who takes a lot of low-res 3D pics and turns them into mesmerizing GIF animations. A couple weeks ago, Jaime attended MtyMx, a sort of anti-SXSW in Monterrey, and he’s been posting rad pictures ever since, including this shot of a Monterrey band called Mockinpott.

Mockinpott rules. They have kind of a Lost Sounds thing going on, and their label is giving away free digital downloads of all their records! Happy Easter!

Previously:

MM@SXSW

Man Passed Out With iPads

Via Christopher F. Smith.

Come help Noelle & Shawn end AIDS by biking a really long distance. Dance with My First Earthquake, Total B.S. (Bob Seeger cover band), Sir Salvatore and DJ Jackie Sugarlumps.

Check it out here.

The Secret Alley is at 180 Capp Street near 17th.

This happens tonight. Saturday. April 3rd. 8 pm.

Just imagine how excited this sign would be if it heard about David Duchovny pinball!

Photo by omfgnyc.

Previously:

Corduroy Corner

Obsessed With Denim