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A surplus of geekery by :: Fred Abercrombie

DIY FTW: Death Star Dress

As awesome as this dress is, it’s the hair clip really ties it all together. Read how she did it on MAKE. (Thanks, Mel!)

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SF Giants x Star Wars: Fear The Jedi Beard Shirt
How To: Make a Guinness Black & Orange (Smashed Pumpkin)
Gift: Stenciled Tees from Ed Roth’s Stencil 1 and Rock n Roll Crafts
Beer Ties: Ties That Don’t Suck

 

Sheen Wars: Darth Sheen is Winning

I was expecting to hate this. But it’s a wonderfully refreshing way to relive all those classic Sheen soundbites from so long, long ago. (Thanks, Mel)

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Make A Wish: Slave Leia Bikini Carwash
OMG: Double Bikini Princess Leias Circa ‘82
Star Wars: Ecko Hoodies and Bikini Women Reading SW Scripts
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WTF: Don Draper vs. Samwell “What What (In The Butt)”

May The Fourth Be With You

In 2012, a like-minded fan sent in a drawing of an IPA-D2 keg projecting a holographic Princess Leia,  and this year fans are sending in more:

Check out the May The 4th Gallery at Lagunitas »

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N.W.I.P.A.: The Best Craft Beer Bar Name is in the Hood

Woke up quick, at about noon
jus’ thought that I had to be in Compton soon.
I gotta get drunk before the day begins
before my mother starts bitchin’ about ma’ friends

Just saw this at Brewpublic … A craft beer bar opening in a yet-ungentrified Portland neighborhood may have the very best name/logo in all of Beertopia. N.W.I.P.A. is going to focus solely on—wait for it—I.P.A.s. IPA abundance aside, I do like a good bar with a good theme. Throw in some good tunes and you’ve got a winning combo; like this supercut of every N.W.A. expletive.

Get N.W.I.P.A. details over at Brewpublic »

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Epic List: May the 4th Be With You … Lagunitas, Rancho Obi-Wan, Churchkey SF, LEGO, and more

Here’s a few of today’s highlights …

HELP ME IPA-D2,YOU’RE MY ONLY HOPE

Love this rad fan drawing done for LAGUNITAS.

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WIN A FREE MEMBERSHIP TO RANCHO OBI-WAN

Did you know the world’s largest and most awesome Star Wars museum/collection is in beautiful Petaluma? Now you do. Sign up for their newsletter and enter to win a Rancho Obi-Wan membership.

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CHURCHKEY SF HAS THE HAND-DRAWN TAPS YOU’RE LOOKING FOR

The Force is especially strong with a couple of ’em.

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LEGO IS GIVING AWAY See the rest »

Party: Save Firehouse 8 and See Rare Chuck Sperry Firehouse Art

Come to a free night of rare Chuck Sperry art, Lagunitas beer, and killer food.

All inside the very amazing, historical SF landmark we’re all trying to save—Firehouse 8.

Entrepreneurial SF artist Teresa Nittolo and crew have been putting everything they have into restoring, preserving, and turning the old Firehouse 8 building into a grand community arts center. But after so many fees from the SF Planning and Building Depts, not to mention the inherent headaches of a 1917 building, they’re needing some financial help—or the project won’t happen at all.

As the original home of the legendary Firehouse Kustom Rockart silkscreen outfit, Chuck Sperry is going to show some rare works from the early days in tha’ House.

Firehouse ‘Roots’ Show

Facebook Event Page ]  [ Indie GoGo Donation Page ]
1648 Pacific Avenue, SF CA
Thursday, March 8th @ 6 pm

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Go Now: Bacon Milkshakes at Jack In The Box

This not only looks amazing, it looks legit. If I can track one of ’em down I’ll report back with a photo and review. That is, if they can resuscitate me afterwards. (via SFist)

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MOAR BACON:
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Yum: Maple Glazed Bacon Apple Dynamo Donuts
HowTo: Turbaconducken (Yes, Turducken Wrapped In Bacon)
Celebrate International Bacon Day
HowTo: Make A Flaming Bacon Lance of Death
Eat: Bacon-Infused Ice Cream & Pig Nipples