Reach deep within your soul. Saturday is Bad Poetry Day. (Alas.)

HEAR
No Prescription Necessary
What: Bucky Sinister, Jon Longhi, and Jeff Palfini talk smack (and booze) at Noise Pop’s latest rebel reading series.
Why: Bad medicine.
When: Thurs., 7-9 p.m.
Where: Beauty Bar, 2299 Mission St., at 19th St. (415-285-0323).

Who Rocks SF?
What: Seven local bands like Built for the Sea, Cold Hot Crash, and The Federalists play to benefit Music in Schools Today.
Why: Long live the recorder.
When: Sat., 7-10:30 p.m.
Where: W Hotel, 181 Third St., at Howard St. (415-777-5300). Tickets online at snagtickets.com.

EAT
Good Fridays at Roe
What: Tuck into chef Alvin San’s new El Bulli-inspired three-coursers pre-DJ set.
Why: TGIF.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: 651 Howard St., at Hawthorne St. Reservations at 415-227-0288.

SHOP
Azalea Reopening Party
What: Super-size nail salon, dedicated ecofriendly section, and James Perse concept store complete expansion. Stop in for drinks, DJs, and mani/pedis.
Why: Big time.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 411 Hayes St., at Gough St. (415-861-9888).

Picnic & Chrissy Bee Special Sale
What: Local jewelry designers, up to 80 percent off merch, and drink specials.
Why: There’s still time for a fling.
When: Sun., 1-6 p.m.
Where: Cafe Royale, 800 Post St., at Leavenworth St. (415-441-4099).