You think you can? You think you can.
RIDE
The Nostalgia Train
What: The New York Transit Museum unleashes a colorful vintage car (pre-WWII, wicker seats, ceiling fans) for a midtown-to-Coney Island adventure. Take a dip, ride a coaster, then hitch the ride back.
Why: History as local-motive.
When: Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Depart from 57th St., at Seventh Ave., on the downtown A line. R.S.V.P. a must (718-694-1867).
SWAP
Fix Tape Exchange
What: Make your own. Trade with strangers.
Why: The theme is “food.” Press record.
When: Sun., 8-10 p.m.
Where: Sound Fix Lounge, 110 Bedford Ave., at N. 11th St., B’burg (718-388-8090).
LAUGH
The Apple Sisters Variety Show
What: A cheeky play on a ’40s-era radio broadcast, complete with original dances; three-part harmonies; and sponsors like Corndy, the corn-flavored candy.
Why: One a day keeps the doctor away.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m. July 24 & 31, 8 p.m.
Where: The PIT, 154 W. 29th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves., 2nd flr. (212-563-7488).
Life in a Marital Institution
What: One humorist’s monologue is another’s dark tragicomedy about marriage.
Why: Frozen placenta? Deathbed nuptials? You actually can’t make this up.
When: Thru Aug. 31. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 & 7 p.m.
Where: SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St., b/t Sixth Ave. & Varick St. Tickets at 212-691-1555 or online.
EAT
Big City Clam Bake
What: Littleneck clams, lobster stew with sausage and mussels, blueberry crumble, and chilled rosé.
Why: Come out of your shell.
When: Starts Thurs. Nightly thru July 31.
Where: Savoy, 70 Prince St., at Crosby St. (212-219-8570).
The Salad Queen’s First Anniversary
What: To celebrate, the Brooklyn shop has added fresh-squeezed juices, local produce, and combos like the Queen Cob and Royal (just ask).
Why: Someone will toss yours with gloves on.
When: Daily, noon-10 p.m.
Where: 357 Graham Ave., at Conselyea St., B’burg (718-387-9059).
BUY
Secret Threads Sample Sale
What: Local girls Samantha Pleet, Madison Harding, Honey in the Rough, Vanessa Barrantes, Laura Dawson, and Spring & Clifton are up to 80 percent off.
Why: Free drinks makes us all buy more/look better.
When: Fri., 3-8 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Openhouse Gallery, 201 Mulberry St., b/t Spring & Kenmare Sts.








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