Stand beside her, and guide her, through the night.

DO
Water Taxi Beach Party
What: All-you-can-eat riverfront BBQ, a perfect view of the fireworks (for once), and a ride home in a water taxi.
Why: Oh, say, you can see!
When: Starting 11 a.m. on the day of independence, and every weekend throughout the summer.
Where: NY Water Taxi Hunters Point Ferry stop, Long Island City (718-624-2527 or watertaxibeach.com).

EAT
Main Land
What: New, must-have, modern Chinese (shout to the crispy squid salad) on the UES.
Why: O’er the land of the free, a new boite for the brave.
When: Dinner only. (For now.)
Where: 1081 Third Ave., at 64th St. (212-888-6333).

BUY
Butter Sample Sale
What: Dries Van Noten, Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, Fifi Cashmere, and Nimbu at up to 70 percent off.
Why: Prepare for a perilous fight.
When: Thurs. thru July 30. Mon.-Sat., noon-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Butter, 389 Atlantic Ave., b/t Hoyt & Bond Sts., Brooklyn (718-260-9033).

Sonia Rykiel Trunk Show
What: Place personal orders for the fall line.
Why: Proudly we hail French women: statues and statuesque.
When: Thurs., 6-9 p.m.
Where: Dernier Cri, 869 Washington St., at 14th St. (212-242-6061).

GO
National Beach and New York Ave. Beach
What: Plant your flag on the alternatives to Jones and Far Rockaway.
Why: That star-spangled ba-ha-ner-her and the way-hayve.
When: Anytime you need to strip down and lay out.
Where: Long Beach, Long Island. Just a short walk from the LIRR station.