Don’t cramp up now. It’s the final stretch.
BUY (and GIVE)
La Tiendita
What: The Lower Eastside Girls Club opens a fair trade boutique showcasing artisan crafts from women-run, indigenous co-ops in Central America.
Why: Proceeds support inner-city after-school programming.
When: Opens Sat. Tues.-Sat., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 56 E. 1st St., b/t First & Second Aves. (212-982-1633).
SHIVER
Ice Theatre of New York
What: Twyla Tharp choreography. Flamenco on skates. Philip Glass. Death-defying jumps. Spandex.
Why: Now, these are blades of glory.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 7 p.m.
Where: The Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, 23rd St., at the Hudson River (212-336-6100). Tickets at 212-929-5811.
SWAP
Shakey’s Record Fair
What: Drink and dig for hard-to-come-by 45s.
Why: You spin me right, round, baby.
When: Thurs., 7 -11 p.m.
Where: APT, 419 W. 13th St., b/t Ninth Ave. & Washington St. (212-414-4245).
SEE
Canal Street
What: Revisit the gritty, pregentrified, countercultural show originally curated by Barbara Gladstone in ’79.
Why: Hit the streets.
When: Thru Nov. 24. Tues.-Fri., 1-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Mitchell Algus Gallery, 511 W. 25th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves. (212-242-6242).
SPIN
Whirling Dervishes
What: Observe the slow, meditative Turkish prayer ritual that picks up speed and becomes a billowing, trance-like, whirling sensation before your eyes.
Why: Put the pedal to the metal.
When: Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, 123 W. 43rd St., b/t Sixth Ave. & Broadway (212-997-6661).














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