Mission Mission

Let Penelope Popsicle take you on a Muni ride through the cosmos.

Somebody please find a new home for this guy.  He simply does not understand why everyone thinks he is the most dangerous animal in Africa.  Can collectors beware!

What’s the most dangerous animal in the Mission?  Pigeons?

[Photo by Linda L.]

Previously:

Sofa Free; Making Love Seats; Trash Heap

Colorful Massacre at Revolution Cafe

Look at that pigeon!  It’s learned to eat at the dinner table like a civilized person!  Over here they just eat from the gutter, or resort to (gasp!) cannibalism.

What other good manners can our pigeon population learn from their East Coast brethren?

[Sexy P. has the scoop]

Previously:

Bar Feeding Pigeons

Mission Street Food

Goose-Stepping Pigeons

Pigeon Tragedy

The Final Taboo Broken at Mission and Van Ness

Pigeons Ate a Horse Down to the Bone on 24th

Pigeons Discover Street Food

Ok, maybe I was asking a little much when I demanded  200-word-or-less essays for two (2) free tickets to the awesome event happening at the Cal Academy of Sciences this Saturday, DAWN 2010, featuring Fool’s Gold, Gary Shteyngart, and more.

So, we’re going to make things a little easier for you:  Science-themed music videos!  In the comments below, list the artist and song title (and a Youtube link would be nice) for your favorite sciency video.  If the song is about science too, even better!  Entries will be judged according to a proprietary algorithm (not really).  You have until 11:59pm Thursday, so get cracking!  And no fair using Carl Sagan et al; that’s too easy.

Pro-tip:  DIY hybrids such as Joy Division’s “Disorder” over scenes from 2001: Space Odyssey and Crystal Castles’ “Black Panther” over scenes from TRON are totally cool.

Previously:

Win FREE Tickets to Party Like It’s Shavuot at the Cal Academy of Sciences

“Greetings from London,” smiles this mirthful coffee cup, befriended by our pal Visivo who is currently scoping things out across the pond.

Previously:

Nonplussed Lunchbox

Since the beerdolero haiku contest is ending today, we’re throwing another one out there for our faithful readers.

In anticipation of the Jewish holiday of hanging out, Shavuot, the Cal Academy of Sciences is collaborating with Reboot and Tablet magazine to host DAWN 2010, a late-night kaleidoscope of cultural arts and such.  Check out this awesome lineup:

• Sandra Bernhard, a one-woman comedic force of nature
• Gary Shteyngart, author of internationally acclaimed novels The Russian Debutante’s Handbook and Absurdistan
• Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler) & master mixologist Bryan Ranere (of Laszlo fame) mixing up a special round of drinks
• Fool’s Gold performing their unique blend of African dance rhythms

Of course, there will also be DJs and art installations all over the place, giving you ample opportunity to wander through the Living Roof, Technicolor aquarium, and other fascinating science exhibits at your leisure.

The party is going down on Saturday, May 15th from 7:30pm-Midnight at the Cal Academy of Sciences, but tickets are on sale now!  As luck would have it, however, Mission Mission has happened upon a pair of tickets that can be yours (if you’re good enough).

We’re calling out all the nerds for this one with . . . an essay!  In 200 words or less, write a story comment about how science has changed your life.  If it hasn’t, well, then you really have no business being in the Cal Academy in the first place.  You have until 5pm this Thursday, so get cracking!    And remember, no futzing with the margins!

PS. Let’s meet up at the eel garden!

I’ve gotta figure out a way to do this with my stack of milk crates full of CDs I never listen to.

Photo by kapshure.

My Lucky Number’s One saw these somewhere yesterday. They’re a mite more ornate than last year’s San Carlos Street Light Buttons, which were also spotted in April. Would you call this new specimen Art Deco? Art Deco Light Buttons? Is this phenomenon confined to early spring?

Photo by celine nadeau.

Previously:

Serious Cat Serious About Mexico

Yay Kittens!

Cats

…according to Mollie C, whose photo here makes me want to sprint to the nearest Walgreens and load up on Advil Allergy Sinus. How’s everybody feel?