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The Weekend Guide

Wedding season has sprung; free weekends will soon be a luxury. If you have this one off, go for fun.

EAT
U Street
What: Mini caviar shooters, grilled organic vegetable salad, and Kobe beef bivet.
Why: New exec chef Michael Schley aims to please.
When: Tues.-Sun. 6 p.m.-11 p.m.
Where: 1980 Union St., at Buchanan St. (415-409-0150).

DO
Gen Art Inspiration Fashion Show
What: Threads by local up-and-coming designers.
Why: Inspiration is hard to come by.
When: Fri. 7:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Pl.
For tickets, go to genart.org.

SEE
San Francisco Decorator Showcase
What: Great ideas from interior design and landscaping pros.
Why: Your abode needn’t be quite so humble.
When: Apr. 30-May 30.
Where: 1 Cherry St., at Jackson St. (415-447-5830).

BUY
Vicente Agor Trunk Show
What: 18-karat gold with semiprecious gems.
Why: White topaz — a girl’s best friend?
When: Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, 384 Post St., at Powell St. (415-986-4300).

HEAR
British Sea Power
What: Brighton band recalls everything from Joy Division to Gang of Four.
Why: Not just for naval-gazers.
When: Sat. at 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Independent, 628 Divisadero St., at Hayes St. (415-771-1421 or theindependentsf.com).