Buns of steel, aphrodisiacs, and Golden Girls: It’s a happy new year indeed.

BUY
Save Brown Eyed Girl Sale
What: Merch (including brand new stuff) at the Washington Street store is up to 80 percent off; proceeds will help save the Ross store, devastated in the flood.
Why: Spend to save.
When: All month.
Where: 2999 Washington St., at Broderick St. (415-409-0214).

GO & DO
The Bar Method in Walnut Creek
What: Get your bum in shape at the just opened East Bay studio.
Why: It’s time to raise the bar.
When: See schedule.
Where: 1946a Mount Diablo Blvd., at Alpine Rd., Walnut Creek (925-933-1946).

EAT
Oyster Heaven Cooking Class
What: Prepare, present, and please the palate under the direction of chef Justin Fields.
Why: The world is your oyster.
When: Fri., 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, 1 Miramontes Point Rd., Half Moon Bay (650-712-7696).

SEE
An Evening with Bea Arthur
What: The funny lady takes the stage.
Why: Stay golden; Bea aggressive.
When: Sat. at 8 p.m.
Where: Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., b/t McAllister & Grove Sts. Tickets at 415-392-4400 or cityboxoffice.com.

Sexual Perversity in Chicago
What: A.C.T. resurrects the Mamet classic.
Why: Sex and the Windy City.
When: Thru Feb. 5.
Where: The Geary Theater, 415 Geary St., b/t Mason & Taylor Sts. (415-749-2228).