TRAVEL
I met Rachel at Clinton Park, where she makes bomb patterns for me. We've become close friends and I am so excited for her launch! Back her project on Kickstarter right now!
I love, love, love the InYo Shorties and Leggings (and I'm excited for the Headies!). The fabric is soft, quick-drying and each pair has a fun, limited-run print. Everything is sewn up right here in San Francisco. Buy local and support (female) entrepreneurs!
Travel time from anywhere in San Francisco: 5 minutes to an hour, depends on where you come from. Ideal trip length: an afternoon. Nice to haves: blanket, sweater, sunscreen, beer and a sandwich from that place on Guerrero or pizza from Delfina or both. Directions: Take the bart towards Daly City/SFO and get off at 16th and Mission and walk.
Local artist Samantha Giron isn't afraid to bring up the uncomfortable questions: Career or children? Sex or security? Now or Later? Settle or Fly Away? In her dance program The Dirt on Dorian Gray, she blends contemporary, street dance, electronic music and interviews conducted during her research to talk about up the uncomfortable truth: the Peter Pan Syndrome we all have, in one way or another, here in San Francisco.
I've seen her work a few times and I am always amazed by the choreography and sound scores. Every time I leave in deep thought about my own human experience. The show starts this Friday, July 19th at Counter Pulse, one of my venues -- it's intimate setting helps to connect you as a vistor to the performers and other attendants alike. Do check it out.
Buy Tickets here ($15 - $20) The Dirt on Dorian Gray Samantha Giron Dance Project Show runs JULY 19-21, FRI-SUN at 8PM CounterPULSE 1310 Mission Street (at 9th Street in SoMa) San Francisco, CA 94103
Come to the first Adobe Books Backroom Gallery show at 24th street! Opening Saturday, July 13th from 7pm - 11pm.
Curated by Calcagno Cullen and artwork by Benjamin Perkins Burke, Tammy Rae Carland, Christian Davies, Susan O'Malley, and Erik Otto.
Adobe Books 3130 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94110 Showing July 1st - August 23rd, 2013
Wait, you want to surf and brunch? Ski and have cocktails? Hike and dinner? No need for a costume change anymore -- just stop by the grand opening of Pop Outerwear and you'll find the perfect outfit to wear no matter how active and leisurely you want to be in one day.
Oh, and everything is made locally in San Francisco, the owners are amazing and the store (and website) is gorgeous. Need I say more?
RSVP here.
Pop Outerwear 1708 Waller Street, San Francisco, California 94117 (415) 680-3462
Travel time from anywhere in San Francisco: 5 minutes to an hour, depends on where you come from. Ideal trip length: an afternoon. Nice to haves: shoes you can walk in and cash. Directions: Take the bart towards Daly City/SFO and get off at 24th and Mission.
24th street Mission, San Francisco.
One of my favorite places to wander is up and down 24th street! There are so many amazing, locally owned shops, restaurants, and coffee bars, really I could do about five posts just like this. Here are some of my favorite new spots (and some old ones that I just couldn't resist mentioning because I go there so often and they are always lovely).
Get off at the bart station and go up 24th towards Noe Valley for a pop into new local gem Mill Mercantile. They are having a sale right now so go soon!
Then go back down the hill and turn left on Valencia. Grab a coffee and muffin at worker-owned Arizmendi (my favorite is the blueberry corn muffin).
Now keep going south on Valencia and hit Painted Bird for some locally sourced vintage/thrift pieces. I've been quoted saying 'I only shop at Painted Bird'. This is only a half-lie, as things I don't buy there I sell back to them. They usually have Tarot card readings on Sundays.
Now turn back around on Valencia and turn right on 24th street. Beware of many delicious temptations, including the Crème Brûlée Cart and La Mejor Panaderia on Bartlett.
After you've recovered from your sugar high, keep going down 24th and turn left on Mission for a stop at Artillery for locally designed clothing and local artwork. Now turn back on Mission and left on 24th. Stop at Mixcoatl Arts and Crafts for sugar skulls or Luchador masks.
Keep going down 24th and just past Shotwell you'll find Adobe Books (formerly on 16th). Sit and read or visit their back gallery. Then keep going down 24th and peak into Press (Works on Paper) and buy yourself or a friend a goodie. One can never have too many pens, notebooks, or art magazines!
Time for coffee or juice--your choice. Sidewalk Juice or the original Philz will hit the spot. Are you starving? Soon you can stop in for a killer sandwich at Pal's Takeaway inside La Movida (we'll go back later for wine, don't worry). Further down towards Alabama, try La Victoria for some mexican bread and empanadas or the La Palma Mexica-tessen for the best crispy tacos. Ever.
Now stay on the North side of the street and check out Alley Cat Books (yes same owners as Dog Eared). They also have a gallery in the back. Now cross to the south side of the street for more book browsing at Modern Times. Then go to Wonderland SF for more locally designed clothing and local artwork. Tired out? Scared of going past Bryant? Good! I want St. Francis Fountain, Dynamo Donuts, and Pop's all to myself.
Go back down 24th towards Harrison and give yourself a pat on the back with some Humphry Slocombe ice cream. Try all the flavors. Now keep going down 24th and stop again at La Movida, they open at 4:30. Try all the wine.
Happy Wandering!!
What's your favorite store on or around 24th street? Where's your local gem?
