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Earth Month Cut-a-Thon
What: Haircuts and 30-minute facials and massages for a mere $40 tax-deductible donation.
Why: Proceeds benefit the Clean Water Fund.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Chakra SalonSpa, 256 Sutter St., b/t Grant Ave. & Kearny St., 2nd flr. (415-398-5173).
EAT
Goat Festival
What: Seasonal cooking demos from One Market’s Mark Dommen (goat cheese and roasted beet parfait), as well as free samples of award-winning cheeses, yogurts, and ice cream.
Why: Hang with some cool kids from Redwood Hill Farm.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, 1 Ferry Bldg., at The Embarcadero (415-291-3276).
WATCH
Crossroads Opening Night
What: SF Cinematheque’s inaugural fest kicks off with a preview of Moments of Illumination, a documentary about legendary filmmaker Lawrence Jordan, followed by the premiere of his new animated work, Cosmic Alchemy.
Why: A postfilm Q&A and reception.
When: Fri., 8 p.m.
Where: The Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St., at Capp St. (415-863-7576). Tickets ($5 for members, $10 for nonmembers) online at brownpapertickets.com.
JAM
Charlotte Gainsbourg
What: Catch the singer-slash-fashion muse’s first Bay Area concert, featuring tunes from her new Beck-produced album, IRM.
Why: If not for the music, to see what she’s wearing.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: The Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., at Bay St. (415-567-6642). Tickets ($37.50) online at ticketmaster.com.
TRY
SF Underground Market
What: Produce, jams, sauces, and the like made by local purveyors who can’t afford to work out of commercial kitchens.
Why: Discover the next June Taylor.
When: Fri., 5-11 p.m.
Where: SomArts, 934 Brannan St., b/t 8th & 9th Sts. (415-552-1770). Sign up online (free) at foragesf.com.
Got a refund check coming your way? Here are thirteen ways to spend it. And if you owe Uncle Sam this year, we’ve even got stylish ways to splurge if you’re broke.
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