Photo Diary: My Parents on Muni

My Parents
Photo by Alfredo M.

Reader Alfredo M. shared this old photo of his parents on Muni:

The people in the photo are my parents, Alfredo and Maria. The photo was taken in the Mission district in 1987. I asked my parents about it some months ago and was actually surprised to hear that the photo was taken the day they found out they were going to have a baby. The baby was me, their first born. By the look on my dad’s face, I’d say they were really happy.

Weekend Photos: T-Minus…

T Minus...
Photo by Jonathan Percy

This weekend provides plenty of opportunities for all manners of geekery. Go ahead and geek out on books, transit, and other fun stuff. And don’t forget, Muni Diaries lives on your stories from public transit. Help us document a slice of life in San Francisco and feed our inbox.

Three things to do this weekend:

  • Bazaar Bizarre Holiday Show. Do better than gifting a Starbucks gift card. Buy your holiday gifts at this unique, handmade holiday fair, including Muni Diaries favorite poet, Silvi, of The Poetry Store, and lots of other goodies. Saturday, Dec. 3, 12-6 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Concourse Exhibition Center East Hall. 620 Seventh St. (at Brannan). Take Muni there: 10, 12, 19, 27, or 47
  • Muni Centennial book signing. the authors of San Francisco Municipal Railway (that’s Muni) will be at the San Francisco Railway Museum to sign books and answer questions about our storied transit system. Sunday, Dec. 4, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 77 Steuart Street between Market and Mission. Take Muni there: 2, 6, 9, 14, 21, 31, F, J, K, L, M, N, BART: Embarcadero.
  • McSweeney’s McMullens: Artwork from Children’s Books, plus 1,032 Illustrated Lunch Bags (via Squidlist). a group show celebrating the artwork of McSweeney’s McMullens, the children’s book imprint launched by McSweeney’s earlier this year. Saturday, Dec. 3, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Electric Works, 130 Eight Street. Take Muni there: 6, 9, 14, 19, 21, 71, F, J, K, L, M, N, BART: Civic Center

Streetcar on Market Street
Photo by Mark Denton

14 Mission @ Persia
Photo by Grace1171

#muni #sf #commute #igsf
Photo by Marcel Cortez

Left Foot Right Foot
Photo by Jeremy Brooks

Santa gets started on Muni


Photo by @susanalacubana

Yes, he was spotted on BART in October. But that was merely a decoy used to get us talking. Sneaky devil.

Now it’s December, and Saint Nick is for reals. And he’s so chill about it, he’s taking Muni to creep into your non-existent fireplace and deliver presents. Or not? Spotted by no less than two (count ’em, 2!!!!) Muni riders.


Photo by @Krothko

If you see the jolly red dude, gawk for sure. But then share you stories and photos!

Art Show Tonight, Starring Muni

Artist Heather Capen‘s solo show opens tonight, featuring a San Francisco staple that we find all too familiar. Capen has a background in landscape architecture and highlights public areas — Muni included — in vibrant colors.

You can see her show all December. The opening party starts at 5:30 p.m. tonight.

Reuse, Recycle, Refurbish
Opening reception on Thursday, December 1st, 5:30-7:30 pm
625 Sutter Street Gallery
625 Sutter Street, San Francisco

Take Muni there: 2, 3, 38, 76, or the cable car if you feel fancy

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