Thursday doesn’t even start. It’s Friday, we’re in love.

SEE
Lola Alvarez Bravo
What: A retrospective of vintage prints from Mexico’s founding (and favorite) female photographer.
Why: Run to see Lola, run.
When: Opens Thurs., 6-8 p.m. Thru Nov. 2.
Where: Aperture Gallery, 547 West 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves., 4th fl. (212-505-5555).

A Rakish History of Men’s Wear 
What: Masculinity through the ages, from flamboyant dandy stylings to Friday business casual. Why: If only you could get your hands on a codpiece …
When: Opens Fri. Thru Apr. 7.
Where: New York Public Library’s Humanities & Social Sciences Library, 455 5th Ave., at 42nd St., 3rd fl. (212-869-8089).

GIVE
The Paint Ball
What: A larger-than-life pop-up custom toy show and benefit.
Why: Support Rewrite the Future, a Save the Children Global Education Initiative in war-torn areas (Afghanistan, Haiti, Indonesia, the Sudan).
When: Opening party, Thurs., 8-11 p.m.; exhibit, Sept. 12-28;  Sun.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: Kid Robot Pirate Store, 281 Lafayette St., b/t Houston & Prince Sts.

Back-to-School Drive
What: Clothes, books, DVDs, bottles, diaper bags, and other new things for kids under 3 years old.
Why: Benefits Room to Grow, which supports poverty-stricken children throughout critical developmental years.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Bleecker Street Playground, Bleecker St., at Hudson St.

READ
Third Class Superhero
What: Ambitious debut collection of funny and inventive short stories by Charles Yu.
Why: Your secret power? Speed reading.
When: Whenever you need to exercise your eyes. (And brain.)
Where: Online at amazon.com.