Courtesy of Fresh.com

What: Fresh Mini-Facial Event

When: 5 to 7 p.m., Sept. 10

Where: Fresh boutique, 301 Sutter St., 415-248-0210

Why: Come meet the ebullient local Fresh boutique team and Fresh’s cofounder, Alina Roytberg, who will be in town demonstrating color application. Bonus: complimentary champagne, makeovers and mini-facials.


Courtesy of Spa Week 2008

What: National Spa Week 2008

When: Sept 15 to 21

Where: Select spas in S.F. and throughout the country

Why: Save big bucks on spa treatments at participating Bay Area spas offering massages, facials, pedis and more for only $50. Local spa participants include: Bliss, Aura Skinspa, Body by Melisa, Dimitra’s, Epicenter Med Spa, La Petite Rose, Pure Envy Spa Bar, Remede, Spa Bar, Splash Spa at Sports Club L.A. and ZensAsian.


Musician Matt White and his own t-shirt design. Courtesy of Gap

What: Gap Vote Initiative Custom T-shirt Event

When: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sept. 12

Where: Gap Flood Building, 890 Market St.

Why: Customize a free “Vote for ____” t-shirt while enjoying an acoustic set (at 2:30 p.m.) by singer songwriter Matt White, one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Artists to Watch”


Courtesy of Wacoal

What: Wacoal Fi(GH)t! for the Cure event

When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 20

Where: Nordstrom San Francisco Centre, 865 Market St.

Why: Receive a complimentary bra fitting from a Wacoal fit specialist and sign up to receive a monthly email reminder to do a self breast exam. Wacoal donates $2 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every woman who participates; and $2 for every Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates bra purchased at the event.