It ain’t cool being no jive turkey so close to Kinro Kansha-no-hi.

EAT
O Izakaya Lounge
What: Japanese bar food with an American twist (Berkshire pork belly yakimono, burgers with maitake mushrooms) at new baseball-themed Japantown hang in the Hotel Kabuki.
Why: Bloody Marys made with togarashi pepper-infused shochu. Kanpai!
When: Opens tomorrow.
Where: 1625 Post St., b/t Buchanan & Laguna Sts. (415-922-3200).

SHOP
Tsurukichi Launches at August
What: Matt Dick’s beautiful, hand-dyed indigo textiles on display alongside Llane Alexis handmade dolls and new works by Sherry Olsen. Izakaya and sake to go with.
Why: Crazy for blue.
When: Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; izakaya and sake served, noon-3 p.m.
Where: 5410 College Ave., b/t Manila & Kales Aves. (510-652-2711).

SEE
Abidin Travels
What: Need to get away from it all? Escape to beautiful Baghdad at this sarcastic yet thought-provoking exhibition that recreates a bare-bones travel agency.
Why: It’s a real trip.
When: Sat.-Jan. 5. Opening reception, Sat., 7-10 p.m.
Where: Triple Base, 3041 24th St., b/t Treat Ave. & Balmy St. (415-643-3943).

KML for the Very First Time
What: All-female cast explores a range of first-time scenarios from the painfully awkward to the divine.
Why: Like a virgin.
When: Thru Dec. 8.
Where: ODC Theater, 3153 17th St., at Shotwell St. (415-863-9834). Tickets online at killingmylobster.com.

PARTY
Dema’s Birthday
What: Celebrate Mission mainstay’s tenth year with a fashion show, truck-style tacos, and DJ action. Password to get in: “friend of Dema.”
Why: A perfect ten.
When: Thurs., 8 p.m.; show starts at 9 p.m.
Where: Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd St., b/t Mission & Bartlett Sts. Info at 415-206-0500.

HELP
Kill the Spill
What: Get trained to volunteer with beach cleanup by the EPA.
Why: Save the birds.
When: Sat., 8 a.m.-noon; 1-5 p.m.
Where: Info at thevolunteercenter.net.