Rain, rain, go away. Come again some other day. (More like never.)

HEAR
11th Annual Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam Preliminaries
What: The Bay Area’s best rhymers compete for a chance to bust sonnets with teams around the world.
Why: Slammin’.
When: Thurs., 7 p.m.
Where: ODC Theater, 3153 17th St., at Shotwell St. (415-863-9834).

SEE
Collector
What: One-night-only exhibit showcases more than 350 hip-hop LP jackets, twelve-inch covers, and CD booklets from the city’s best DJs. Party to follow.
Why: Way better than the bill kind.
When: Fri., 7 p.m.
Where: Space Gallery, 1141 Polk St., b/t Sutter & Hemlock Sts. (415-377-3325).

GO
Masters of Food & Wine
What: Four-day eating and drinking frenzy with celeb chefs (Danko, Mina, Phan) and top-notch winemakers.
Why: It’s your last chance to catch it locally.
When: Thurs.-Sun.
Where: Highlands Inn, Park Hyatt Carmel, 120 Highlands Dr., Carmel (831-620-1234). Tickets online at mfandw.com.

EAT
Brunch at Bushi-Tei
What: Wake to cucumber noodles, bread, and chocolate-stuffed baby croissants made fresh that morning at Japantown fave. Try the croque Kobe (Kobe beef and caramelized onion) as part of the two-course, $25 prix fixe.
Why: Bright-eyed and bushi-tailed.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: 1638 Post St., at Laguna St. (415-440-4959).

Charles Chocolates Retail Store
What: Cocoa guru known for organic, handmade treats opens first retail shop in Emeryville.
Why: Charles in charge.
When: Daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 6529 Hollis St., b/t 65th & 66th Sts. (510-652-4412).

BUY
Underground Denim Sale
What: Traveling warehouse peddles brands like True Religion, Chip & Pepper, and James Jeans.
Why: Flirting with d-enimy.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 4 Embarcadero Ctr., b/t Clay & Commercial Sts., lobby level. For more info, e-mail theundergrounddenim@gmail.com.