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SEE
Giant Sand Mandala
What: In conjunction with his exhibit, The Missing Peace: Artists Consider the Dalai Lama, artist Tenzing Rigdol takes nine days to create a huge sand painting before ceremonially destroying it.
Why: The van to Burning Man was full.
When: Thru Sept 3. Starts Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. & Thurs., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Wed., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: Rubin Museum of Art, 150 W. 17th St., at Seventh Ave. (212-620-5000).

BUY
SURevolution Sample Sale
What: Shop the new showroom for spectacular handcrafted homewares and fashion accessories up to 60 percent off.
Why: It’s a sur thing.
When: Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 197 Grand St., b/t Mulberry & Mott Sts., ste. 6s (212-255-6928).

HEAR (and HELP)
After the Jump Fest
What: Bloggers host a free daytime party featuring Spectrum (Sonic Boom, Spacemen 3) and nine other bands (yay Free Blood).
Why: Proceeds go to cool new music programs for Bronx high schoolers.
When: Sat. Doors open at 1 p.m. There’s a benefit show at night, too.
Where: Studio B, 257 Banker St., b/t Meserole Ave. & Calyer St., Greenpoint (718-389-1880).

Lesser Known Characters Circle Up
What: Get in on a songwriting circle (stories, anecdotes, jamming) with local musicians.
Why: The $10 door charge goes to the Greater NYC Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
When: Sun., 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Where: The Living Room, 154 Ludlow St., b/t Stanton & Rivington Sts. (212-533-7235).

EAT
Toloache
What: Nuevo Mexican bistro in the Theater District does permutated tacos (braised brisket, caramelized sweetbreads), oyster shooters, and ribs.
Why: That’s the whole enchilada.
When: Opens today. Sun.-Thurs., 5-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5-11:30 p.m.
Where: 251 W. 50th St., b/t Broadway & Eighth Ave. (212-581-1818).