I know we said it was gonna be every first Thursday, but we lied. Our very own Katie deejays Beauty Bar once again TONIGHT, from 7-10pm. Admission is free. Mission Mission contributors Lael and Becca will be in attendance, as well as all of our best friends. And I mean, if for nothing else, come … Continue reading “DJ Katie: She Knows Exactly What I Needs”
That’s right, DJ Katie has a regular gig now. And it kicks off tomorrow! See the official event page on Facebook here. I had the following chat with Mission Mission pal Dyan M. the day after Katie’s last performance: Dyanimal: Beauty Bar was so much fun thanks for inviting me me: oh i’m so glad … Continue reading “DJ Katie at Beauty Bar: Now Every First Thursday”
Mission Mission’s very own Katie will be on the decks at Beauty Bar on Thursday from 7:30ish to 10ish. Katie tends to spin disco, soul, old r&b, and sometimes some ’60s garage rock and reggae. Last time, the dance floor got positively white hot! In attendance might be Mission Mission pals like Malcolm M., Lola … Continue reading “Thursday Night Entertainment Pick: DJ Katie at Beauty Bar”
Beauty Bar, 10pm, free. That is all. More about DJ Katie.
Mission Mission’s very own Katie will spin disco, soul and maybe some punk and reggae at Beauty Bar tonight from 7-10pm. Admission is free. As the above video makes abundantly clear, Katie is full of spunk and verve, so bring your dancin’ shoes.
Last month, after the Black Lips‘ set at GAMH, singer/bassist Jared was chauffeured over to Beauty Bar for a DJ set sponsored by Vice and Dewar’s. It was pretty good, and it had me thinking my preconceived notions about the bar might be unfair. I was going to write about it, but I was waiting … Continue reading “Black Lip Jared Swilley KATIE on the Decks at Beauty Bar: Impetus for Gradual Realization COLD HARD FACT that I Kind of Like TOTALLY LOVE Beauty Bar”
Sometimes when things are feeling bleak, and it smells like the world is burning down around you, it’s nice to escape into something light, fun, and maybe a little mindless. While cat videos are always an option, you can feel more sophisticated (and support the local arts scene) by going out and seeing a musical. … Continue reading “Drama Talk & Drinks: Ain’t Misbehavin’ – “trying to do things the old-school way””
Do you remember the 2004 award winning film with Johnny Depp called Finding Neverland? It’s about the playwright, J. M. Barrie, and the story of writing the original play Peter Pan. We really like the film, which made us excited for the musical adaptation to come to SF. It’s usually either a super-hit or mega-miss … Continue reading “Drama Talk & Drinks: Finding Neverland – “business as usual””
Start your labor day weekend off right with ProFan Katie & ProFan Marisa spinning every god damn danceable jam you can imagine! Spinning vinyl bangers, slammers, hitters, quitters — you name it, this dynamic duo hits it hard. You can also catch Professional Fans over the airwaves at BFF.fm radio which broadcasts from right here … Continue reading “Music for the Mission: This week at Pop’s (“Every god damn danceable jam”)”
What is music for the Mission without also parring it up with equally awesome booze for the mission? At Pops, we think your extra special personality deserves some aren’t you special cocktails! Blue, beautiful, spicy, lovable…that’s the Marge Simpson in a nutshell. With jalapeno infused tequila, lime, triple sec, blue curacao with a chili salt … Continue reading “Music for the Mission: This week at Pop’s (also look at the “Marge Simpson” cocktail)”
Every Thursday, the cool kids from BFF.fm radio station in the mission step out from behind the studio and come out to take over the DJ booth at Pops. By stopping in for a drink, you’re helping to support community radio. BFF.fm- Best Frequencies Forever is a San Francisco-based community radio station run by a … Continue reading “Music for the Mission: This week at Pop’s”
This week we ask you to take one for the team and drink for a cause! All week long as part of Negroni Week you can drink to benefit Galeria de la Raza art gallery and community space in the mission. Pop’s Bar introduces the NEGRONITO shot: Navy strength gin lends backbone to this bittersweet … Continue reading “Music for the Mission: This week at Pop’s (includes Negroni Week special!)”
This week be sure to swing by Pops Bar on Saturday for Get Lucky! It’s indie electro dance heaven with DJs SIx & Candy keeping you moving all night long to the very best electro music videos. Six & Candy are the headlining DJs for the Indie Oasis Stage at SF PRIDE 2015. Don’t forget … Continue reading “Music for the Mission: This week at Pop’s”
Hop on Pops! Check out this week’s music line up at Pop’s Bar: 3/30/15 MONDAY MOM at POPS Motown on Mondays It’s only Monday if you treat it like one. M.O.M 9PM START, 1:30AM end Hey! Check out my M.O.M. Mondays at Pops DJ GORDO CABEZA, TIMOTEO GIGANTE, THE CAPTAIN AND WEEKLY GUESTS PLAY … Continue reading “Music for the Mission: This week at Pop’s”
Last Halloween Drama Talk and Drinks reviewed one of the most unique and crazy fun shows we’d been to, Thrillpeddlers’ annual Shocktoberfest. Since Brittany had so much fun at that show, she had to bring Katie back to share in the scintillating fun. We headed to the well hidden Hypnodrome to see the Thrillpeddlers latest … Continue reading “Drama Talk & Drinks: It’s not called fetish theater for nothing”
[Editor’s note: Pop’s Bar, at 24th and York, is now programming musical entertainment every night of the week! For instance, as you can see in the artwork above, every Thursday, they’ve got a DJ from BFF.fm, the award-winning and Mission-based radio station.] 2/2/15 MONDAY MOM at POPS: Motown on Mondays It’s only Monday if you … Continue reading “Music for the Mission: This week at Pop’s”
If you have grandparents who loved Murder, She Wrote marathons, or if you grew up with an affinity for singing teapots, you can’t help but have a special place in your heart for Angela Lansbury. Who else can make murdering people and cooking them into pies sound so sweet? So, when we heard that at … Continue reading “Drama Talk & Drinks: “I wish she was my grandma…””
Katie & Brittany checked out Motown the Musical, and it sounds pretty great. Here’s their report (with a couple notes from me at the end, I couldn’t help myself, sorry): We were very excited but also very skeptical about seeing Motown The Musical. (We are always at least a little skeptical when it comes to … Continue reading “Drama Talk & Drinks: Berry Gordy in person”
Brittany & Katie do this column because they love theater. They really do. And so it is with two heavy hearts that they delivered this review of Patterns, at The New Stage in Hayes Valley: “Wall-size video projections surround the audience with an awe-inspiring panoramic view of love in life.” This was the description we … Continue reading “Drama Talk & Drinks: “It felt like a bad joke.””
The subject of one’s Preferred Gender Pronoun is finally getting some mainstream attention right now. Facebook announced today that it will allow many more gender options for self identification in profiles, and late last year A-gender teen Sasha Fleishman bravely spoke out after their attack on a bus by a classmate. The Magic Theatre’s new … Continue reading “Drama Talk & Drinks: Hir”
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