Culture clash.

ROCK
L’Afrik C’est Chic
What: Malian husband-and-wife duo Amadou & Mariam hosts an intimate jam session with surprise guest artists (past drop-ins: Theophilus London and Romeo Stoddart of The Magic Numbers).
Why: African music master Mo DJ keeps the party going ’til midnight.
When: Sun., 6 p.m.
Where: The Cooper Square Hotel, 25 Cooper Square, b/t 5th & 6th Sts., penthouse lvl. R.S.V.P. to lafrikrsvp@gmail.com. Admission is free.

EXPERIENCE
Spring Downtown
What: The Lower Manhattan Arts League presents grim fairy tales, drug war-inspired dance performances, claustrophobic artwork, and A Small Act of kindness.
Why: Trapped in limbo, Europe’s shadiest underminers (Franco, Philby, Canaris) compete to star in a WWII adventure movie (Spy Garbo).
When: Thru May 4.
Where: Locations online at springdowntown.org.

SUPPORT
Inception to Exhibition Inaugural Gala
What: Contribute to the nonprofit initiative, which aims to provide a low-cost, high-quality space (rehearsal studios, a black box, and theater) for artists across multiple disciplines by 2013/14.
Why: Performances by theater troupe FullStop Collective, dance company Abraham.in.Motion, and DJ Sammy Bananas.
When: Sun., 8-10:30 p.m.
Where: 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson St., b/t Desbrosses & Vestry Sts. (212-601-1000). Tickets ($50) online at ite.eventbrite.com.

ENTER
The Art of ReUse
What: Green Is Universal and DIY wunderkind Etsy are challenging you to repurpose and upcycle home decor, fashion, jewelry, gadgets, and more.
Why: Besides your light carbon footprint? A trip for four to Universal Studios.
When: Thru Apr. 8.
Where: Sign up online at greenisuniversal-reuse.com.

TRACK
Tom Colicchio’s Medieval Food Truck
What: The Top Chef judge crafts throwback dishes like rabbit, spice-roasted duck, squab, and venison for 300 lucky street strollers.
Why: Sure, it’s an HBO marketing promotion. Turns out, we don’t care.
When: Thurs. & Fri.
Where: For locations, follow @gameofthrones on Twitter.

COMMISERATE
Marie and Bruce
What: Wallace Shawn’s inconceivably raw, profanity-laced portrait (circa 1980) of a married couple bound by contempt and desperation.
Why: Toss romantic inclinations to the wayside in favor of Marisa Tomei’s broken, vitriolic rants.
When: Thru May 7.
Where: The Acorn Theatre, 410 W. 42nd St., at Ninth Ave. Info at 212-239-6200. Tickets ($60) online at telecharge.com.

Photo: Tom Wilkinson