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THROW ON
Manimal Pouch Necklaces
What:
Leather leftover from Kristen Lombardi’s moccasin designs becomes beautiful geometric-patterned carriers ($30).
Why: Native American form meet storage function.
When: You run out of pockets.
Where: Online at save-the-manimals.com.

SLURP
Oysters and Sake

What: Sample a rotating variety of bivalves (classic Kumamotos and bluepoints, the lesser-known smoky/sweet Shibumi, and the briny Widow’s Hole) between sips of nigori (unfiltered), seasonal nama (draft), or koshu (aged) sake.
Why: Heads up (literally). Sweeping 30-year-old ash tree branches arch over the winter garden’s glass ceiling.
When: Wed.-Sun., 6 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Akariba, 77½ N. 6th St., at Berry St., Williamsburg (718-388-6160).

SHOP
Bask Sale
What:
Soft knitwear at up to 65 percent off keeps you cozy despite the fall chill.
Why: If that doesn’t warm you enough, try Winery Insider’s libations at up to 60 percent off.
When: The leaves begin to turn.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

LEARN
Maker Faire
What:
More than 500 crafters, scientists, and inventors show off their latest discoveries and creations.
Why: DIY cigar box guitars, Japanese crochet robots, a reverse geocache puzzle, and chariot racing.
When: Today, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: The New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Queens (718-699-0005). Tickets ($25) online at makerfairetickets.com.

DIG IN
Brats: Dogs & Wieners
What: Klee Brasserie duo Daniel Angerer and Lori Mason pay tribute to the almighty sausage via classic (pork, Swiss cheese, and candied apple mustard), designer (the Seafood Dog with West Coast shrimp), and gourmet (Akaushi beef) varieties at their new 24-seater.
Why: A bite of the East-West (Chinese-style pork belly with liverwurst spread and a hint of mustard).
When: Mon.-Sat., 5 p.m.-midnight.
Where: 362 W. 23rd St., at Ninth Ave. (646-350-2557).

BROWSE
Roarke/Minnie Mortimer Pop-Up Shop
What: Up to 75 percent off past MM seasons (sweet tunics, minidresses), plus kicks by Yosi Samra.
Why: Roarke’s pomp wrist braids (chiffon, leather, mesh) go with everything.
When: Today-Mon., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 456 Broome St., b/t Mercer & Greene Sts.

LISTEN
Alexa Wilding
What:
The angelic singer/songwriter entrances concert-goers with wistful acoustic melodies.
Why: We can’t get “Black Diamond Day” out of our heads. Nor do we want to.
When: Tues., 8 p.m.
Where: Rockwood Music Hall, 196 Allen St., b/t Houston & Stanton Sts., stg. 2 (212-477-4155).

Photo: Courtesy of Manimal

Location
77 N 6th St
@ Berry St
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-388-6160
Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen St
bt Stanton & Houston Sts
New York, NY 10002
212-477-4155
Roarke/Minnie Mortimer Pop-Up
456 Broome St
bt Mercer & Greene Sts
New York, NY 10013
362 W 23rd St
@ 9th Ave
New York, NY 10011
646-350-2557
47-01 111th St
New York, NY 11368
718-699-0005
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