Let the sunshine in.

SHOP
Brooklyn Collective’s Spring Event
What: Toast more than fifteen artists while viewing their new sculpture, film, jewelry, and fashion collections.
Why: Zany AshiDashi socks and Alexandra Grecco hot pants. (Preview Grecco’s spring line here.)
When: Fri., 7 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 196 Columbia St., b/t Sackett & Degraw Sts., Cobble Hill (718-596-6231). R.S.V.P. online at sendomatic.com.

VISIT
Room #103, Chelsea Hotel
What: Dramatic readings and performances by actors channeling famed former guests (Jack Kerouac, Arthur Miller) in the very room where Sid offed Nancy.
Why: Poetry by Dylan Thomas and a brave Janis Joplin tribute.
When: Thurs.-Sat., 7 & 9 p.m.
Where: 222 W. 23rd St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 103. Tickets at 800-838-3006 or online at brownpapertickets.com.

TASTE
The Brooklyn Brunch Experiment
What: Fork-wielding audience members and a panel of expert judges rate their favorite midday meal creations.
Why: A portion of ticket sales goes to ovarian cancer research.
When: Sun., noon-4 p.m.
Where: The Bell House, 149 7th St., b/t Second & Third Aves., Gowanus (718-643-6510). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

BUY
Yeohlee Sample Sale
What: Spring dresses and jackets from $200; tops and tanks from $150.
Why: Time to put away that winter coat. (Slowly now.)
When: Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 225 W. 35th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 16th flr. (212-631-8099). Cash only.

Totallysuperdeluxe Pop-Up Sale
What: An indie craft fair located inside a 19th-century carriage house.
Why: Jewelry, knits, stoneware, stationery, totes, and vintage fashion from Mad Mad Judy.
When: Fri.-Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 198 Sixth Ave., at Prince St., grd. flr. (917-892-2928).

Photo: Courtesy of Alexandra Grecco