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The Weekend Guide

Te queremos, Planeta Earth.

RECYCLE
GreenCitizen
What:
Drop-off centers and kiosks for responsible disposal of electronics and computers.
Why: Don’t get e-wasted.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 591 Howard St., at Second St. (415-287-0000).

READ

Greenopia
What:
Go-to guide for more than 800 of the city’s ecofriendliest businesses.
Why: Green makes the world go ’round.
When: Every day.
Where: Online at greenopia.com.

IMMERSE
Taller de Cocina Peruana
What:
Learn to cook a Peruvian spread (beef empanadas, seco de cordero) entirely in Spanish. $180 includes all materials and food.
Why: Buen provecho.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Weekend en EspaƱol, 1998 Bush St., at Buchanan St. Reservations at 415-923-0754 or info@weekendenespanol.com.

EAT
A Taste of Tamales by the Bay
What:
Chow down on tamales, sip Ceja wines, mix mean margs, and more. Proceeds go to Benchmark Institute, an org committed to improving legal services for low-income communities.
Why: You’ll be a-maize-d.
When: Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason Center, Buchanan St., at Marina Blvd. (415-441-3400). Tickets online at benchmarkinstitute.org.

BUY
Design Utopia
What:
Shop more than 30 emerging local artists. Eight bucks for unlimited pampering by ZaZa Nail Spa and Utopia Salon. Proceeds benefit The Next Right Thing.
Why: Heaven is a place on earth.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Medjool, 2522 Mission St., b/t 21st & 22nd Sts. (415-550-9055). Preregister online at heyletsgo.com.