Every picture tells a story.

EAT
Open Kitchen in the Annex
What: A five-course meal inspired by the culinary travels (from Peru to Tuscany to France) of local photog Eric Wolfinger.
Why: The entire $125 cost is donated to Marimed, a foundation bringing health care and medical training to Haiti.
When: Mon., 7 p.m.
Where: Outerlands, 4001 Judah St., at 45th Ave. (415-661-6140). R.S.V.P. (required) to ewolfinger@gmail.com.

SIP
SF Cocktail Week
What: Seven days of events dedicated to boozy creations, including a farmers market happy hour and the inauguration of the Boothby Center, beverage lab-slash-community center.
Why: One DailyCandy reader will score two tickets to the Cocktail Carnival gala ($95 value) on Sept. 25 by entering online at liquor.com.
When: Starts Tues.
Where: Various locations.

HELP
A Cut for Charity at Johnny Bueno
What: Update your do this Wednesday, when all proceeds from the $75 haircuts will be donated to the San Bruno families who lost their homes in the fire.
Why: Locks of love.
When: Wed., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 166 Geary St., b/t Stockton St. & Grant Ave. (415-362-2668).

SHOP
De.De Sale
What: Designer Jesslyn Blake’s buttery soft purses come in a rainbow of colors and are finished with details like sassy fringe and patchwork.
Why: No guilt here. They’re made from recycled, vintage, and remnant leathers — and they’re up to 50 percent off.
When: Now.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

DANCE
Local Natives
What: The indie rockers from Silver Lake descend on The Fillmore to play harmonious tunes off their acclaimed debut album, Gorilla Manor.
Why: Support from The Love Language.
When: Wed., 8 p.m.
Where: 1805 Geary Blvd., at Fillmore St. (415-346-6000). Tickets ($29) online at livenation.com.

DRINK
Nirvino Beer Ratings Guide Launch Party
What: Sample twelve West Coast beers while celebrating the site’s latest iPhone app, which lets you search one million brews by name, price, food pairing, and more.
Why: It’s free if you’re among the first 75 to R.S.V.P. and have the app, or you can contribute $5 at the door to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
When: Tues., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Pedro’s Cantina, 128 King St., b/t 2nd & 3rd Sts. (415-896-5644). R.S.V.P. online at mailboto.com.

VOTE
Start Small, Go Big Contest
What: Meet the twelve finalists and tell us who you think should win $10,000 for their small businesses and a trip to NYC to attend DailyCandy Academy.
Why: While you’re there, you can enter for a chance to win an Editors’ Handbag packed with some of our favorite products.
When: You can vote for one business, once a day, thru Sept. 29.
Where: On Facebook. Log in, then rock the vote.

Photos: Eric Wolfinger