Only in San Francisco. Every year our city hosts Bay to Breakers - one of the largest and most unique marathon races that is truly unlike anything you have ever seen. Believe it or not, people actually competitively run this race, but most folks join the drunken debauchery that takes place on the streets shortly after the real runners have made their way across. This was my first year I was around to see it in person, and let me just say, the photos don’t even come close to showing how absolutely nuts this event was. Don’t worry, I will save you the photos of male nudity.

What surprised me the most, was just how elaborate people got with their costumes. Meet “Team Elf”.

The streets were solid with people along the race course.

This guy brought his living room setup to the streets. Nice.

Go ahead…jump around. Please note: no motorized vehicles, so people had to push this thing over 8 miles.

Mobile bands rocking out everywhere.

Met up with my friends dressed as “Team Juno” (the movie, incase you’re slow).

House parties on every corner.

Team Baywatch

This 10 piece funk band had the crowd jumping. Shortly after, the cops came and swept the streets, bringing order back to the neighborhood. See you again next year.

I finally was able to stop by two of my favorite galleries in San Francisco to check out their latest installments. Shooting Gallery is featuring the work of Curve One in the show entitled “Remembering Tomorrow”.

corner installation with handmade wooden spray cans

Then over to next door, where White Walls is showcasing the work of A.J. Fosik and Kelsey Brookes. There was so much great art, but I only took pictures of the ones I really liked. I suggest, if possible, you get down there and check out both shows.

A.J. Fosik

A.J. Fosik

A.J. Fosik

Kelsey Brookes

Kelsey Brookes

Kelsey Brookes

The weather is hot in SF, and that’s rare, since we usually freeze in the fog. To celebrate the chill weather, my friends and I decided to go the beach and host a bonfire. I always take for granted the fact that we live in a major city, yet still have easy access to a nice beach.

Nothing like a warm fire to bring folks together. Let’s do it again…shall we?

I’ll be heading out to China for the Olympics in August. While checking on the status of my tickets on the Beijing Olympic website, I noticed a nice collection of past posters.

Heres a look at some that caught my eye:

1904 St. Louis

1924 Chamonix

1968 Grenoble

1968 Mexico

2006 Torino - One of my favorites.