Farm living is the life for you.

VOLUNTEER
Pie Ranch
What: Offer up your help on the farm, followed by a potluck and barn dance.
Why: One hoedown you don’t want to miss.
When: Sat. Community work, 2 p.m.; potluck, 6 p.m.; dancing, 7 p.m.
Where: 2080 Cabrillo Hwy., Pescadero (650-879-0995).

EAT
Il Cane Rosso Opens
What: The Coi team brings Southern Italian picnic fare (think breakfast sandwiches and roasted pork) from local purveyors to the former Mistral spot.
Why: Cane you dig it?
When: Mon.-Sat., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 1 Ferry Building, at The Embarcadero (415-391-7599).

TRADE
Rock Paper Scissors Clothing Swap
What: The arts collective hosts a clothing exchange with music, prizes, and sewing machines for alterations.
Why: It beats the usual Paper bag.
When: Sat., 2-5 p.m.
Where: 2278 Telegraph Ave., at 23rd St., Oakland (510-238-9171).

SEE
Pipeline: Art, Surfing, and the Ocean Environment
What: Local artists depict Bay Area surf culture with photography, mixed media, and custom surfboards.
Why: It’s your oceanic flight.
When: Thru Aug. 28. Opening reception, Thurs., 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: SFMOMA Artists Gallery at Fort Mason Center, bldg. a (415-441-4777).