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PRESERVE
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What: Learn pickling basics, then get creative with spicy garlic dill asparagus or five-spice sweet cherries at this hands-on workshop.
Why: Have a pickle party with the finished products.
When: Mon., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Hands On Gourmet Kitchen, 2325 3rd St., at 20th St., ste. 330 (415-553-8894). Tickets ($75) online at brownpapertickets.com.

FEAST
Terzo Spring Wine Dinner
What: Four Spanish- and Portuguese-inspired courses expertly paired with wines from Luis Moya of Vinos Unico ($65; $85 with pairings).
Why: The chance to win a bottle of each of the wines.
When: Tues., 6:30 p.m.
Where: 3011 Steiner St., at Union St. (415-441-3200). Space is limited; call for reservations.

WITNESS
“Three Heads Six Arms”
What: The U.S. unveiling of celebrated Chinese artist Zhang Huan’s largest sculpture to date, part of a series depicting fragmented extremities of Buddhist statues.
Why: Finally an answer to the age-old question, “What has three heads, six arms, and no legs?”
When: Dedication ceremony, Wed., 10 a.m.
Where: Civic Center Plaza, Larkin St., b/t McAllister & Grove Sts. (415-537-4200).

WATCH
Smuin Ballet Spring Program
What: The innovative ballet troupe performs three dances influenced by Tom and Jerry cartoons.
Why: Give new meaning to a game of cat and mouse.
When: Thru May 16.
Where: Novellus Theater at YBCA, 701 Mission St., at 3rd St. (415-978-2700).

PARK
Second Annual Disposable Film Fest Bike-In
What: An outdoor screening of the best of DFF2010 competitive shorts in honor of SF Bike Week.
Why: Snag raffle tickets to win Crumpler messenger bags, sexy Alite Designs sleeping bags, two nights at The Good Hotel, and a limited-edition 2011 Globe Bike.
When: Wed., 4-10 p.m.
Where: Outside the Good Hotel, 112 7th St., at Minna St. (415-621-7001).

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