Milk it for all it’s worth.

TASTE
Meet the Cheese-Makers
What: Up your dairy IQ with stories, samples, and recipes from local cheese-makers Barinaga Ranch (pictured), Bohemian Creamery, Bleating Heart, and Nicasio Valley at Local: Mission Eatery.
Why: Expertly paired area wines and beers will further please your palate.
When: Tues., 7-9 p.m.
Where: 3111 24th St., at Folsom St. (415-655-3422). Tickets ($65) online at localmissioneatery.com.

SUPPORT
Heart of SoMa
What: A gala evening of live music, dance, cuisine (Prospect, Waterbar, and more), and, of course, cocktails (mixed by Bar Agricole) celebrating the vibrant South of Market hood.
Why: Proceeds benefit the Hamilton Family Center.
When: Tues., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Terra, 511 Harrison St., at 1st St. (415-875-7032). Tickets ($75) online at eventbrite.com.

SHOP
Current/Elliott Sale
What: Get a lesson in denim from Emily Current and Meritt Elliott’s line of destroyed jeans in a variety of fits (plus cords and chambray tops) for up to 55 percent off.
Why: Round out the look with a pair of new kicks from the Swirl Steals shoe sale.
When: Now.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

PROST
Oktoberfest Montag at Camino
What: Indulge your beer-and-sausage tooth with a $30 three-course prix fixe that takes traditional German specialties to the next level.
Why: Free brewskis if you wear lederhosen or a dirndl.
When: Mon., 5:30-10 p.m.
Where: 3917 Grand Ave., Oakland (510-547-5035).

HEAR
Best Coast
What: The SoCal trio plays surf rock-infused tunes from their debut full-length album, Crazy for You, with support from Sonny & the Sunsets.
Why: Close your eyes and pretend it’s still summer.
When: Tues. Doors at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m.
Where: Great American Music Hall, 859 O’Farrell St., b/t Polk & Larkin Sts. (415-885-0750). Tickets ($40) online at gamhtickets.com.

HELP
Evening of Hope
What: Project Inform celebrates 25 years with booze, bites, a live auction, and a fashion show featuring one-of-a-kind condom couture.
Why: Proceeds benefit HIV/AIDS services.
When: Wed. Reception at 6 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, 701 Mission St., at 3rd St. Tickets ($150 and up) online at kintera.org.

Photo: Courtesy of Baringa Ranch