One-woman band/mime honors Prince with Muni love story

Prince and love go together, and here’s a Muni Diaries Live memory honoring The Purple One. Back in 2012, Mahsa and Elyse met on Muni due to a little incident involving a lost wallet (you should definitely check out their story here). Months later, Mahsa, the one-woman band/mime and Elyse delighted the audience at Muni Diaries Live by retelling their story in kill-me cute Dr. Seuss-like rhyme. Then Mahsa covered Prince’s “Kiss” while Elyse broke out into twirl on stage.

Thank you, Prince, for giving new meaning to doves, the raspberry beret, and everything lovely.

Featured photo by April Malvino

Tonight: SF Transit Riders Union’s Kickoff Party

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The San Francisco Transit Riders Union is launching its new “Make Transit Awesome” campaign tonight with a kickoff party, and your humble Muni Diaries editor will be part of a panel to talk about the behind-the-scenes gems of documenting your daily commute.

From the San Francisco Transit Riders Union:

We’ve been active in the San Francisco transit community since 2010, slowly growing and now punching above our weight. Everything we’ve accomplished so far has been entirely lead by volunteers with one part-time contractor. We want to step up our game and bring on full-time, permanent staff who can truly devote their time and organizing skills to increasing our reach throughout the city and across all possible transit projects.

We envision a Muni where no matter where you are going, you can get there in 30 minutes. We want to help make this happen by launching a “30 by ’30” campaign, outlining a rider-centric vision of the city’s transit network over the next 15 years.

The Indiegogo campaign has already surpassed its initial goal, and you can hear more about it at the event this evening.

San Francisco Transit Riders Union’s Make Transit Awesome
Party and Campaign Kick off
Thursday Apr 21, 7-9 pm
717 Market Street
Facebook invite

Photo by Todd Lappin

What you missed at Muni Diaries Live

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What happens when you pack the Elbo Room with Muni riders who love nothing more than a good story? Amazing tales, a new spin on bingo, and an only-in-San Francisco burlesque act that put old paper Fast Passes to very good use. At our 15th show, we were still floored by the enthusiasm and support of everyone who came to Muni Diaries Live, especially our storytellers who really dug deep into their San Francisco experience to share stories that are both funny and vulnerable, and serve as excellent reminders of why public transit is an important part of any urban existence.

We kicked off the show with Muni Diaries Live alum Jesse James, whose friends are constantly amazed at his endless supply of Muni tales.

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Dude transports Hello Kitty drums on Muni

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Have we reached Peak Cute on Muni, or what? This fella got himself (has to be for him) a Hello Kitty drum kit, said “screw it,” got on a crowded M-Ocean View at night, and proceeded to rule the universe.

He joins an elite group of people with musical instruments on Muni. To whit:

Strummin’ away on Muni
Playing the cello on a moving Muni bus
Brass section represented on Muni

h/t Muni rider @jessieestellabrickley

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