Too broke for Broadway, Megu, or the Vineyard? Time for some easy-on-the-wallet alternatives.

SEE
Kid-Simple
What: Girl scientist loses invention, finds love instead.
Why: Hey, kids. Let’s put on a show! It’s the first annual Summer Play Festival.
When: Thurs.-Sun. Times vary.
Where: Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St., b/t Ninth and Tenth Aves. (212-239-6200 or telecharge.com). Tickets: $10.

Rain Pryor: Fried Chicken and Latkes
What: One-woman show about family (she’s Richard’s kid), work (A Different World), love, and identity.
Why: A hit in L.A., it’s only here for one weekend.
When: Thurs.-Sun., at 10 p.m.
Where: Bleecker Street Theater, 45 Bleecker St., b/t Lafayette and Mott Sts. (212-352-3101 or womencenterstage.com). Tickets: $15.

DO
Core Tour: Ramps and Amps Invitational
What: The world’s best freestyle dirt bikers and skateboarders stall, grind, popsicle, and nosegrab.
Why: No one will believe you on Monday morning.
When: Sat. 2:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Where: South Street Seaport, 12-14 Fulton St., b/t Water and South Sts. (212-732-7678 or southstreetseaport.com). Free admission.

EAT
360
What: Untrammeled Red Hook bistro. Three-course prixe fix: just $25.
Why: The only thing cheaper? Cheetos for dinner.
When: Thurs.-Sat. 5:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m., Sun. 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Where: 360 Van Brunt St., at Wolcott St. (718-246-0360).

BUY
United Bamboo Sale
What: Goods from As Four, Ben Cho, Susan Cianciolo, and Indigo People up to 80 percent off.
Why: Sale = cheap. And thrifty is in the air.
When: Thurs.& Fri. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: 270 Bowery, at Houston St., third floor (212-925-3311).