To (Night) Market, to (Night) Market.
EAT
The Weekend Pasta Project
What: Pick up small kits ($18 each) of Flour + Water fresh pasta and sauce (complete with recipe and suggested wine pairing) at sister spot Salumeria.
Why: Creations like tagliatelle with hen ragu, summer squash, and chili save you from jar brands.
When: Every Sat. & Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 3000 20th St., at Florida St. (415-471-2998).
DRINK
Upcider Opens
What: The new bar specializes in ciders from around the globe, from California huckleberry to a Spanish variety aged in whiskey barrels.
Why: Feeling peckish? Salads, flatbreads, and sliders fuel your sampling.
When: Daily, 4 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 1160 Polk St., at Sutter St. (415-931-1797).
GROOVE
Scene Unseen
What: Do415 and DJ Dials present an impressive cast of music makers covering everything from house to indie to pop.
Why: Jams from Riff Raff (who just signed with Diplo’s Mad Decent label), Flosstradamus, Floating Points, and Ghosts on Tape.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.
Where: 1015 Folsom, 1015 Folsom St., at Harriet St. (415-431-1200). Admission is free with R.S.V.P. at do415.com.
SHOP
Ambiance Summer Store Party
What: The SF juggernaut toasts the end of the season with bubbly drinks, snacks, and prize giveaways on the half hour.
Why: Get 10 percent off regular items and 20 percent off the sale rack. Can’t make it? The same event pops up next Thursday at the Upper Haight branch.
When: Tonight, 5-9 p.m.
Where: Ambiance Noe Valley, 3985 24th St., at Noe St. (415-647-7144).
COMPETE
The Great Urban Race
What: Teams of two to four complete puzzles, challenges, brainteasers, and physical tests of mettle.
Why: The winners get $300 and a chance to play in the national championship in Vegas; everyone gets a frosty beer.
When: Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Sports Basement, 1590 Bryant St., at 16th St. (415-575-3000). Register (by Fri., 5 p.m.) at registrationation.com. Cost is $60 per person.
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