Red Carpet Diamonds

Fly high.

NOSH
On the Fly
What: Flying Fish’s takeout counterpart is officially open for lunch. We’ll have Thai crab cakes, buttermilk fried chicken, the ham and Gruyere sammie, and chicken tarragon salad.
Why: Peruse chef/owner Christine Keff’s 300-title cookbook collection and check out locally made artisan goods (espresso, pastries, wine) while you wait.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 950 Thomas St. (206-724-0577).

SIP
Vintner’s Annex Opens
What: Ballard’s first-ever wine co-op stocks small-batch vino from five of Western Washington’s finest.
Why: Tastes, flights, and bottles from Alta Cellars, Barrage Cellars, Cuillin Hills Winery, Des Voigne Cellars, and Flying Dreams Winery.
When: Wed. & Thurs., 5-8 p.m.; Fri., 5-9 p.m.; Sat., 2-8 p.m.; Sun., 2-6 p.m.
Where: 5818 24th Ave. NW (206-906-9128).

SHOP
Under-$50 Finds
What: Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from labels like Dallin Chase, Loomstate, and Isabel Lu.
Why: While you’re there, pop in to the Gar-de sale for up to 60 percent off simple tunics, sheer tanks, and solid dresses.
When: You’ve got nothing to wear.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

HEAR
Mark Kozelek
What: The lead singer of Sun Kil Moon and Red House Painters shows off his moody vocals and hypnotic strumming skills during a solo show at Town Hall.
Why: Catch the jack-of-all-trades (see: songwriter, actor, record producer) before he starts another project.
When: Tues., 8 p.m.
Where: 1119 Eighth Ave. (206-652-4255). Tickets ($18) online at townhallseattle.org.

Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
What: Enjoy beautiful excerpts from The Creatures of Prometheus, Opus 43 and Violin Concerto in D Major, Opus 61 during the short, intermission-free concert.
Why: Arrive early and unwind with a glass ($5 each) of wine.
When: Wed. Wine tasting, 6:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. (206-215-4747). Tickets ($9-$69) online at seattlesymphony.org.

Photo: Courtesy of On the Fly

Drop the zero and get with the hero.

DINE
An Evening with Food Heroes
What: Celebrate the release of Georgia Pellegrini’s book with bites from Pizza Politana, Charles Chocolates, and others paired with Four Barrel Coffee and vino from Terroir.
Why: Proceeds benefit Edible Schoolyard.
When: Wed., 6-10 p.m.
Where: 1116 Folsom St., b/t 7th & 8th Sts. (415-558-9946). Tickets ($20; $30 for ticket and book) online at eventbrite.com.

HEAR
Panda Bear
What: The band, headed by Animal Collective’s acclaimed front man, Noah Lennox, stops by the Fox Theater to play hypnotic tracks off its upcoming third album, Tomboy.
Why: Support from Nite Jewel.
When: Mon., 8 p.m.
Where: 1807 Telegraph Ave., at 19th St., Oakland (510-302-2277). Tickets ($25) online at ticketmaster.com.

SHOP
Under-$50 Finds
What: Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from labels like Dallin Chase, Loomstate, Isabel Lu, and more.
Why: While you’re there, pop into the Gar-de sale for up to 60 percent off simple tunics, sheer tanks, and solid dresses.
When: You’ve got nothing to wear.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

SHARE
Porta Via at Pizzeria Delfina
What: Feast from the comfort of your home (or conference room) with nine new takeaway platters (fresh-stretched mozz, Neapolitan meatballs, an Amarena cherry sundae kit).
Why: Have a dinner party without the dirty work.
When: Daily; two days’ notice required.
Where: 2406 California St., at Fillmore St. (415-440-1189).

LISTEN
If You Lived Here You’d Already Be Home
What: Authors John Jodzio and Chelsea Martin (of The Really Funny Thing About Apathy) spin tales that range from a gay birthday clown who can’t get over the loss of his dog to a bikini model with a barnacle stuck to her bum.
Why: Maybe you don’t have it so bad after all.
When: Tues., 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Booksmith, 1644 Haight St., b/t Clayton & Cole Sts. (415-863-8688).

SEE
SF Shorts
What: Four days of mixed-genre shorts from twenty countries presented in seven film mash-ups.
Why: An international film fest for those with ADD.
When: Starts Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Red Vic Movie House, 1727 Haight St., b/t Shrader & Cole Sts. (415-668-3994). Tickets ($8-$10; $35 for pass) online at ticketleap.net.

Photo: BitBoy / Flickr

Though part of Los Angeles’s flea market charm is sheer abundance, navigating isn’t always easy. We’re here to help.

Rose Bowl
The big daddy of the bunch is a labyrinth of potential treasures on the second Sunday of every month. Prepare to dig and haggle amid the sprawling setup of antiques, housewares, and piles upon piles of clothes. Get there early, as this one attracts the most serious flea shoppers from all corners of the globe. Entrance is $8, and doors are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pasadena City College
PCC’s swap is less known than the neighboring Rose Bowl, but it’s just as much of a gem. Hosted on the first Sunday of every month, vendors set up in the parking structure and outside. Aisles are filled to the brim (think tchotchkes and old records) but worthwhile. Entrance is free, but visitors pay $2 for parking, which you can take care of at the self-service kiosks. Doors are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Melrose Trading Post
Held every Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., it is significantly more manageable in size and less frenzied than some of the others — plus it’s conveniently located in the middle of the city. A must for any vintage lover, the Fairfax High parking lot provides great style-watching of buyers and sellers alike. It’s just $2 to get in, but be forewarned: Unless you arrive early, parking is notoriously difficult.

Long Beach Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market
Despite the 800-plus vendors, the smart grid layout makes it doable in one day (the third Sunday of every month, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.). And though the location’s not so easy, there are reasonable price tags and elbow room. The heat off the asphalt can be brutal, so take a hat to beat the sun. Entrance costs $5 and parking is free; for an additional $5, early birds get first dibs 5:30 to 6:30 a.m.

Santa Monica Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market
Located in Brentwood next to Santa Monica College, it takes place on the first and fourth Sundays of every month. Prices vary, but the market has a plethora of affordable clothing and furniture. Antique lamps, vintage silk robes, and estate jewelry are just a few items to sniff out on your hunt. Shoppers pay $5 to get in, and the market is open 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can get in as early as 6 a.m., but it’ll cost you another two bucks.

Photo: looseends / Flickr

	Under-$50 Finds Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from lovely labels like Dallin Chase and Isabel Lu. While you’re there, hit up the Gar-de sale for up to 60% off tunics, tanks, and dresses.

A fresh art.

SEE
Pinnacle Heat
What: Funky floral and art gallery Bows and Arrows channels the ’90s with a twelve-artist group show about neon colors. (That’s Willie Binnie’s guitar pictured.)
Why: The shop has new stuff — including cool pillows — for fall.
When: Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 1925 Greenville Ave. (214-828-2697).

SHOP
Signifying Not
What: Quirky little label with crew- and V-neck tees ($18-$20) featuring original, literary-inspired designs (girl-headed reindeer, whimsical mermaids) dreamed up by local artist Summer Ortiz.
Why: Its stylish-yet-strange gifts, like mustache necklaces and man dolls.
When: Shirt happens.
Where: Online at signifyingnot.com.

Under-$50 Finds
What: Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from labels like Dallin Chase, Loomstate, Isabel Lu, and more.
Why: While you’re there, pop into the Gar-de sale for up to 60 percent off simple tunics, sheer tanks, and solid dresses.
When: You’ve got nothing to wear.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

GIVE BACK
Katydid Collection Cancer Awareness Shirts
What: The Dallas-based apparel biz unveils a small collection of not-your-mama’s tanks and tees ($29-$33) in pink and black with inspiring script.
Why: Ten bucks from each item goes to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
When: Thru Oct. 31.
Where: Online at katydidcollection.com.

TRY
Red Flower Hammam Treatment
What: An 80-minute service inspired by Morocco’s ancient bathhouse rituals. Clients leave squeaky clean and totally relaxed, thanks to seven steps including a mint tea cleanse, fragrant scrub, clay wrap, and full-body Turkish massage.
Why: Mention DailyCandy for 25 percent off (reg. $175) thru Sept. 30.
When: Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Grand Spa, 5100 Belt Line Rd., ste. 620 (972-392-9393).

Photo: Courtesy of Bows and Arrows

Make it a Labor Day of love.

BUY
Get Local Chicago
What: Just-launched website lets you mix and match local food products and packages them in a snazzy gift box.
Why: Frontera salsa, Vosges chocolate, and Beeline honey.
When: You’re feeling generous. (Or selfish.)
Where: Online at getlocalchicago.com.

GATHER
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum People’s Block Party
What: Celebrate the 150th anniversary of the social reformer’s birthday — and the reopening of her historic site’s doors — with free self-guided tours, food, and fun.
Why: Pastry goddess Tara Lane passes out chocolate ganache cupcakes and Italian plum cakes.
When: Wed., 4-6 p.m.
Where: 800 S. Halsted St., at Polk St. (312-413-5353).

SHOP
Helen Yi’s New Space
What: The sleek boutique moves one block down, making room for new lines like Plein Sud, Isabel Marant, and Opening Ceremony.
Why: Same dreamy customer service.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 1725 N. Damen Ave., at Saint Paul Ave. (773-252-3838).

Under-$50 Finds
What: Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from labels like Dallin Chase, Loomstate, and Isabel Lu.
Why: While you’re there, pop in to the Gar-de sale for up to 60 percent off simple tunics, sheer tanks, and solid dresses.
When: You’ve got nothing to wear.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

HEAR
Rhys Chatham Trio
What: Electric guitar group pairs with intense noise-rock musicians John Wiese and Bill Orcutt (programmed by The Empty Bottle, MCA, and The Wire).
Why: You like it loud.
When: Wed., 7:30 p.m.
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art, 220 E. Chicago Ave., at Mies van der Rohe Way. Tix ($20) at 312-397-4010 or online at mcachicago.org.

Photo: Courtesy of Get Local Chicago

After a summer of BBQ and artisanal ice cream, the word jeggings is even more painful to contemplate. Prepare for fall’s fashions with these new and soon-to-launch fitness classes.

Intro to Aerojump
Former middleweight champion boxer Michael Olajide Jr. skips through crossovers, double turns, and one-leg and slow-motion jumps (plus hand-weight exercises and lunges) in this new intro class. Rumor has it you can burn up to 1,200 calories in just one heart-racing session. Every Saturday, 11 a.m. Cost is $20 for your first class (regularly $40); $30 thereafter through October 30. Mention DailyCandy when booking. 336 West 13th Street, at Gansevoort Street (212-929-1640 or info@aerospacenyc.com).

SoulCycle Bands
Your triceps and delts are giving your quads the evil eye. Settle the argument at this new brutally effective class devised by the cult spinsters and incorporating resistance bands. We think of it fondly as a one-hour torture and sweat session. Starting September 13. Class times vary by location. $32. 117 West 72nd Street, between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues (212-787-1300); 1470 Third Avenue, at 83rd Street (212-639-1300); 103 Warren Street, at West Side Highway (212-406-1300).

Yoga for Everyone
The latest entrant in the down dog fray is also the most cost-effective: Giving Nature Center offers free sessions Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. 155 West 19th Street, between Sixth and Seventh Avenues (212-489-8082).

Tower of Power
This new class combines mat and tower exercises for flexibility and abdominal strength with spring resistance (for extra hurt). It’s for new clients only and will be taught by Re:Ab owner and possessor of six-pack abs Brooke Siler. Starts September 16. Thursdays, 7:30-8:15 a.m. Mention DailyCandy when booking and pay $35 (regularly $40); $30 if you e-mail today. 33 Bleecker Street, between Bowery and Lafayette Streets (212-420-9111).

Nalini Method
Yoga, Pilates, aerobics, barre work, and strength and resistance training are combined in the Nalini Method, which is now making Pure Yoga its permanent home. Founder Rupa Mehta and her instructors provide personalized attention during the hour-long class, so you don’t feel lost. Starts September 13. Drop-in rate, $35; membership, $225 per month until September 13. 204 West 77th Street, at Amsterdam Avenue (212-877-2025).

Photo: Courtesy of Aerospace

	Under-$50 Finds Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from lovely labels like Dallin Chase and Isabel Lu. While you’re there, hit up the Gar-de sale for up to 60% off tunics, tanks, and dresses.

Reading, writing, and ’rithmetic are so old school. Here are a few of our favorite places to learn something new.

Game On
Mah-jongg: Dominoes meets poker in this ancient Chinese puzzle game. March down to the Gershman Y for a crash course. Next time you see Grandma, bust out the tiles and show off your skills. It may even distract her from asking when you’re finally going to settle down.

For the Beauty School Dropout
After all that fun in the sun, it’s time for some detox. Get a bit of inspiration at the Steeped in Beauty workshop. Tea guru Alexis Siemons provides tips for crafting your own blends, while natural beauty expert Jolene Hart shows you how to create concoctions that perk up your complexion.

The Wheel Deal
While traversing the city’s pothole-riddled streets, your trusty steed takes a beating. Instead of facing the bike shop’s eye-rolling hipsters every time you get a flat, enroll in a repair class at Neighborhood Bike Works. Learn to true a wheel, overhaul bearings, and adjust brakes. Neophytes are welcome, and tools are provided — all you need is a little bit of elbow grease.

Sock It to ’Em
Ever the consummate crafter, you think you’ve constructed it all. But head to The Reiki School + Clinic for a little something extra. After a guided meditation to unleash your inner artist, spend the afternoon converting socks into monkeys and other critters.

Earn Your Nature Badge
The staff at Urban Jungle specializes in helping spatially challenged city dwellers add a little green to their lives. Watch for demos on terrarium making, vegetable gardening, and tree care. Come October, you can learn to carve a pumpkin that’ll impress the bejesus out of the whole neighborhood.

Photo: adam79 / Flickr

	Under-$50 Finds Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from lovely labels like Dallin Chase and Isabel Lu. While you’re there, hit up the Gar-de sale for up to 60% off tunics, tanks, and dresses.

Just a quickie.

SWEAT
Dirt Fitness Lunchtime Class
What: The 40-minute workout ($20), proven to burn up to 600 calories, progresses from warm-up to sets of sprints, kettlebell training, push-ups, band exercises, and balance techniques.
Why: Participants get access to MySpa’s locker rooms (showers, sauna, and steam room).
When: Every Wed., 12:30 p.m.
Where: InterContinental Miami, 100 Chopin Plz., meet on the lower deck of the plz. lvl. (305-577-1000).

PAMPER
Tiano Salon Spa Beauty Break
What: Newbies get a manicure, pedicure, and half-hour seaweed facial for just $59.
Why: Whoa, that’s cheap.
When: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 2840 Oak Ave., Coconut Grove. Reservations (recommended) to 305-448-6661.

SHOP
Under-$50 Finds
What: Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from labels like Dallin Chase, Loomstate, and Isabel Lu.
Why: While you’re there, pop in to the Gar-de sale for up to 60 percent off simple tunics, sheer tanks, and solid dresses.
When: You’ve got nothing to wear.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

HYDRATE
Boxed Water Is Better
What: Made from mostly renewable resources, the carton ($2 a quart) is more ecofriendly than plastic and easier to recycle.
Why: Twenty percent of profits goes to water relief and reforestation charities.
When: Tues.-Sat., noon-10 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: Sweat Records, 5505 NE 2nd Ave., Little Haiti (786-693-9309).

EAT
Caffe Vialetto Back-to-School Menu
What: Neighborhood fave offers a three-course lunch for $20.
Why: Get your money’s worth with Caribbean risotto (sweet plantains, goat cheese, and roasted almonds) and The Bomb (chocolate cake stuffed with Heath toffee bar).
When: Mon.-Fri., noon-3 p.m.
Where: 4019 Le Jeune Rd., Coral Gables (305-446-5659).

Photo: Thinkstock

Burning up.

VIEW
Fuel to the Fire
What: A 26-piece exhibit of screen-printed posters from Methane Studios, including illustrations of the Dave Matthews Band, Vampire Weekend, The Black Keys, and Iron & Wine.
Why: Standout piece for The National takes liberty with “the pen is mightier than the sword.”
When: Opens Wed. Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: SCAD Atlanta, Gallery See, 1600 Peachtree St., Midtown. (404-253-3100).

EAT
Southern Beer Dinner
What: Hearty, regional feast ($55) with four courses (beef cheek ravioli, pork pie with foie gras) and ale pairings.
Why: Save room for fruit bruschetta with Nutella and Tupelo honey ice cream, plus mocha stout.
When: Wed., 7 p.m.
Where: Shaun’s, 1029 Edgewood Ave., Inman Park. Reservations (required) to 404-577-4358.

SHOP
Under-$50 Finds
What: Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from labels like Dallin Chase, Loomstate, and Isabel Lu.
Why: While you’re there, pop in to the Gar-de sale for up to 60 percent off simple tunics, sheer tanks, and solid dresses.
When: You’ve got nothing to wear.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

NOSH
Deadwood Saloon Opens
What: Belly up to the neighborhood newcomer for roadhouse fare, trivia games, and Saturday-night karaoke.
Why: Twelve burger choices, including a build-your-own option.
When: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-3 a.m.; Sun., 11:30 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 66 12th St., Midtown (404-671-4290).

PAINT
Shellac at Eminence Nails & Spa
What: Get the hard-to-come-by gel treatment with your next manicure ($28 total) before it flies off the shelves.
Why: Technologically advanced top coat lasts two weeks and dries in seconds.
When: Mon.-Fri., 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 3495 Buckhead Loop, ste. 230, Buckhead (404-846-1555).

Art: Courtesy of Methane Studios

So much to celebrate.

RESERVE
DC Shorts
What: Get sure-to-sell-out tickets for the annual film festival with 97 flicks just 24 minutes or less and seminars on editing, equipment, and guerrilla marketing.
Why: Fetes at Madame Tussauds and the U.S. Navy Memorial will have bites by Cowgirl Creamery and Matchbox, a T-shirt jockey, bands including The Thrilltones, and a chance to hang with the filmmakers.
When: Sept. 9-16. Parties, Thurs. & Fri., 9 p.m.-midnight.
Where: Films at Landmark E Street Cinema, 555 11th St. NW, at E St. (202-452-7672); U.S. Navy Memorial Theater, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, at 7th St. Tickets ($10-$125) online at dcshorts.com.

APPLAUD
Page to Stage
What: More than 40 regional theaters debut new works via free performances, dramatic readings, and open rehearsals on multiple stages.
Why: Arrive early to nab first-come seats for Heart of Gold by Ben Kingsland, White Noise by Tom Block, and Amelia by Alex Webb.
When: Sun. & Mon., 2-10 p.m.
Where: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St. NW, at Virginia Ave. (202-467-4600).

SHOP
Under-$50 Finds
What: Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from labels like Dallin Chase, Loomstate, Isabel Lu, and more.
Why: While you’re there, pop into the Gar-de sale for up to 60 percent off simple tunics, sheer tanks, and solid dresses.
When: You’ve got nothing to wear.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

WANDER
Arts on Foot
What: Wind your way through pop-up galleries, art sales, live music performances, and cooking demos during the free Penn Quarter fest.
Why: Don’t miss paintings by Dana Ellyn, tunes from the Snakehead Run jug band and Dave Chappell Duo, and treats from Baltimore-based Micha’s Sorbet.
When: Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: F St. NW, b/t 6th & 9th Sts.

WIN
Burger-Eating Contest
What: Scarf as many half-pounders as you can in fifteen minutes.
Why: Winner gets unlimited half-price burgers for three months.
When: Mon., 5 p.m.
Where: Whitlow’s on Wilson, 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington (703-276-9693).

Art: Courtesy of DC Shorts

The weekend goes on and on and on.

GO (and SLURP)
The Island Creek Oyster Festival
What: Choose from more than 30,000 bivalves, plus local brews and bites from twenty high-profile chefs (Jody Adams, Chris Schlesinger) on a gorgeous barrier beach less than an hour south of the city.
Why: Green ideals abound (even the oyster shells are recycled); all proceeds go to The Island Creek Oysters Foundation to fight hunger.
When: Sat., 3-11 p.m.
Where: Duxbury Beach Park, 435 Gurnet Rd., Duxbury. Tickets ($50) online at islandcreekfoundation.org.

PEDAL
Bikes at Night Tour
What: Before shorter eves set in, join the Urban AdvenTours folks for a two-hour excursion around the harbor waterfront at dusk.
Why: Double back for a postcycle waterside repast at old-time institution Anthony’s Pier 4, which just revamped its mammoth, 570-bottle wine list.
When: Daily, 6 p.m.
Where: 103 Atlantic Ave., Waterfront. Info at 617-670-0637. Tickets ($35) at 800-979-3370 or online at zerve.com.

SHOP
Under-$50 Finds
What: Swirl scoured its closet to bring you the best fashion under $50 from labels like Dallin Chase, Loomstate, Isabel Lu, and more.
Why: While you’re there, pop into the Gar-de sale for up to 60 percent off simple tunics, sheer tanks, and solid dresses.
When: You’ve got nothing to wear.
Where: Online at swirl.com.

MUNCH
Global Street Food Sammies
What: Bros Johnny and Kosta Diamontopoulos unveil a new menu celebrating the diversity of their cantina’s Inman Square hood; think croque monsieur, bahn mi, grilled-pork gyro, and chili-marinated steak torta.
Why: Time to decide ’wich is your favorite.
When: Starts Tues. Mon.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: All Star Sandwich Bar,1245 Cambridge St. (617-868-3065).

LEARN
Take for $10
What: For the price of a Hamilton, sharpen some heretofore undiscovered skills, from invitation-making to belly dancing to perfect steak preparation.
Why: Education occasionally does come cheap.
When: Tues.-Thurs., 6-8:30 p.m.; Fri., 6-8 p.m.
Where: Boston Center for Adult Education, 122 Arlington St., Back Bay (617-267-4430). Register online at bcae.org.

BUY
Local Eggs
What: Buck your salmonella fears and suss out area sustainable purveyors such as Pete and Jen’s Backyard Birds, Allandale Farm, and Chip-In Farm.
Why: You’re a good egg.
When: The cage-free bird sings.
Where: Visit sites for pickup locations.

Photo: Swamibu / Flickr 

The rest of the country is mourning the end of summer, but ours is just beginning. Gloat a little by cranking our ten favorite warm-weather tunes for every mood.

“Summertime,” by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
(Parents still don’t understand.)

“A Summer Wasting,” by Belle and Sebastian
(The bittersweet passage of time.)

“Summer of ’69,” by Bryan Adams
(Bought it at the five and dime.)

“Summer Mood,” by Best Coast
(Best of the West.)

“Hot Fun in the Summertime,” by Sly and The Family Stone
(The soundtrack of every hazy, humid day.)

“Summertime,” by The Sundays
(Everyone needs a day of rest.)

“Cruel Summer,” by Bananarama
(Just dance.)

“Summer Girls,” by LFO
(Boy band bonanza.)

“Girls in Their Summer Clothes,” by Bruce Springsteen
(The Jersey shore, minus the Jersey Shore.)

“Summersong,” by The Decemberists
(A lilting lullaby.)

Photo: Courtesy of Amazon

	Our trusty Dossier is where we share all the newsy bits NY Fashion Week has to offer — behind-the-scenes beauty madness, street-style snapshots, designer giveaways, and porn (for fashion fetishizers).

	Up to 65% off E.vil & 80%20 We’ve got you covered from head (er, shoulder) to toe: E.vil’s playful T-shirts and 80%20’s hidden-wedge booties and two-tone tennies are up to 65% off today on Swirl.

It’s lucky number seven for the F#@* Yeah Fest. Fondly known as FYF, the indie music extravaganza brings its best lineup yet — rife with local talent — to rock the L.A. Historic State Park on Saturday. Here are some of the bands you don’t want to miss.

“AM/FM,” by !!!
(Don’t touch that dial.)

“Throwing Shade,” by Abe Vigoda
(Don’t forget a hat.)

“Round and Round,” by Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti
(Yes, like on repeat.)

“Boyfriend,” by Best Coast
(It’s complicated.)

“Gin in My System,” by Big Freedia
(A food truck is never far off.)

“Youth and Lust,” by Cold Cave
(We’ll take ’em both.)

“Stay Close,” by Delorean
(Or your spot is gone.)

“Camera Talk,” by Local Natives
(Take a picture; it’ll last longer.)

“Slow Motion,” by Panda Bear
(Animal Collective is missing an Ailuropoda melanoleuca.)

“Answer to Yourself,” by The Soft Pack
(Are we having fun yet?)

“Idiot,” by Wavves
(See: sweaty, shirtless, drunken heckler, three rows back.)

Tickets ($30) available online at fyffest.com.

Photo: Jack Rodriguez

	Our trusty Dossier is where we share all the newsy bits NY Fashion Week has to offer — behind-the-scenes beauty madness, street-style snapshots, designer giveaways, and porn (for fashion fetishizers).

	Up to 65% off E.vil & 80%20 We’ve got you covered from head (er, shoulder) to toe: E.vil’s playful T-shirts and 80%20’s hidden-wedge booties and two-tone tennies are up to 65% off today on Swirl.

Just because summer’s ending doesn’t mean we’ve lost our party mood. We’ve still got it in us, and you will, too, after listening to our playlist. Turn it on, pump up the volume, and dance your face off.

“Heirloom,” by Sufjan Stevens
(Our joy ain’t goin’ nowhere.)

“Everything Is Working,” by Games
(Except us!)

“Window,” by Pvt
(Throwback summer-night sneak out.)

“Hey Boy,” by Magic Kids
(Wink, wink.)

“Friendly Ghost,” by Harlem
(Pack up your whites.)

“Right and Wrong,” by The Soft Pack
(For the commute to the beach, not the cubicle.)

“Shelia,” by Atlas Sound
(Barbecue background anthem.)

“I Wished for You,” by Jasmine Ash
(Poolside cocktails, a foot rub, and …)

“Cone of Light,” by The Almighty Defenders
(Rediscover tinfoil tanning.)

“Hello Halo,” by Blair
(An extra day to be extra not good.)

“That’s How We Burn,” by Jaill
(The sun’s still strong in September.)

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We’ve had a girl crush on model-turned-interviewer-turned-whatever-she-wants Alexa Chung for ages. So we’re using the upcoming launch of her amazing collection for Madewell as an excuse to subject her to the same brilliantly funny questions she’s asked celebrities on her beloved, departed MTV talk show, It’s On with Alexa Chung.

Here’s one you asked the cast of Glee: Let’s say you’re opening a chain restaurant. What will you call it?
A themed restaurant or just a restaurant?

A themed one, obviously.
Well, it’s a shame that Jekyll & Hyde is already taken, because that is really good. Um. I’d really like to do a Spice Girls restaurant. We can call it Spice Up Your Life. It can have Spice Girl memorabilia everywhere and serve curry.

Speaking of Spice Girls, which one would you be?
Definitely Ginger Spice.

You asked Emile Hirsch how he’d describe his smell. So how about yours?
Ha. I don’t know. I wear rose perfume, so maybe I smell like roses.

Now for Lady Gaga, you asked her about what she wears to the grocery store. So how do you dress to go grocery shopping?
I dress like Lady Gaga.

Would you rather lose an eye or gain one?
Oh, that’s from John Mayer. He was cracking me up at the time, and I couldn’t hold it together, because I thought that was the best thing I’d ever heard. As he said, I’d gain one then work an eye patch — a really cool, bedazzled eye patch. Though maybe I can gain one and put it in the back of my head and switch between the three. I’d be like an owl.

And you could cover the third with hair?
And you could see what people were saying about you, literally, behind your back.

This last question is also something you asked John Mayer. And it’s our favorite question ever.
It’s about the hairline, isn’t it?

Yes! Would you rather have a receding hairline or a — if this is a word — proceeding hairline?
Oh, man. I don’t know, because neither is particularly attractive on a lady. I mean, if you’re a guy, you can just kind of have a receding one, and it’s fine. Or a proceeding one, and it can be like a beard. But I’m a lady. No facial furniture’s okay really, right? So I guess I’d have a receding one, and I can cover it with wigs.

We like that answer.
Well, I don’t want to be bothered with shaving every day. I can’t even bother with shaving every day now, so if it were on my face, it’d be a real nightmare. There’d be a lot going on.

Finally, is there anything you wish we’d asked?
If you die tomorrow, would you be happy with everything you’ve accomplished so far?

That’s a good one. So what’s the answer?
You’re quite deep. Well. It’s aiiight.

For more delightful insight into the world of Chung (her Madewell collection, fave foods, and whose closet she wants to raid), click to the DailyCandy Dossier. Visit regularly during Fashion Week for the chance to win one of the great makeup bags from the collection, launching September 9 online at madewell.com. Still want more? Check out our gallery of her original sketches.

Photo: Thomas Giddings

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Despite your best efforts, this season’s boyfriend blazers, baggy trousers, and charming oxfords have you looking more like a confused English schoolboy than an edgy sophisticate.

For a tailored, androgynous style that doesn’t call your gender into question, look to knitwear specialist Ann Yee. The Nolita-based designer’s fall collection femmes up boxy men’s cuts with sexy zipper details and exquisite draping and ruching.

We’re smitten with her structurally superior jumpsuits, like the Amelia with Risky Business-in-the-back plunging reverse lapels and Tova with a crisscrossed silky swagger. The possibility of combining fluid separates to create an un-suit-like uniform has us excited to revamp our wardrobe. We’ll try the zip-back Kort top (which reverses to a vest) with cropped Brette pants.

To learn more about Yee (everything from current design inspirations to her My So-Called Life counterpart) and see the entire line, check out our Fashion Week coverage.

Available at Albertine, 13 Christopher Street, between Greenwich Avenue and Waverly Place (212-924-8515 or albertine-nyc.com); Eva New York, 355a Bowery, between East 3rd and East 4th Streets (212-925-3890 or evanewyork.net).

Photo: Courtesy of Ann Yee

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Chung’s quirky sketches appear on T-shirts and accessories in her Madewell collection. We kind of want to print these out and frame them.

To see a Q&A with Chung — and for a chance to win a makeup bag from her collection later this week — visit our DailyCandy Dossier.

Forget England’s noble theatrical heritage. If going to the theatre for you means singing nuns, puppets having sex and stalking Jude Law outside the stage door, then you’ll love Accomplice: London, the new interactive ‘show’ opening tomorrow.

Buy individual tickets (or gather your own group of ten) for a performance on a weekend afternoon and prepare to be thrown into the middle of a large-scale heist on the South Bank with actors who blend into the public and members of the public taking part in the show.

Part theatre, part scavenger hunt, part criminal activity (without the jail time), it starts with a mysterious phone call two days before, telling you where to meet. During the experience, you’ll spend two and a half hours as an accomplice to a crime, solving clues and moving between local pubs, shops and famous landmarks trying to figure out if that shady-looking man is an actor or just creepy.

We won’t give too much away, but wear comfy shoes, expect some drinks and snacks, and — most importantly — trust no one.

For more information and to book tickets (£30), go to accomplicetheshow.com.

Photo: Courtesy of Constantin Film Produktion

There’s no denying the goings-on at Hogwarts are irresistible (and if loving the books and movies is wrong, we don’t want to be right). But at what point does the affinity for adolescent wizards get weird/creepy? In this Ask the Office Guy, Dan works his advice magic.

Got a question for our office guy? E-mail him at theofficeguy@dailycandy.com.

So many labors of love.

ATTEND
Lawrimore Project Reopens
What: Scott Lawrimore launches his pocket-size gallery in the heart of Pioneer Square with a yearlong series of solo exhibitions riffing on Mallarmé’s famously zigzagged poem, One Toss of the Dice Never Will Abolish Chance.
Why: Look for Jeremy Shaw’s electrically charged imagery in October and an off-site architectural piece by Lead Pencil Studio in December.
When: Opening reception, tonight, 5-8 p.m. Regular hours, Wed.-Sat., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Where: 117 S. Main St., at Occidental Ave., ste. 101 (206-501-1231). Admission is free.

FEAST
International Bacon Day at The Swinery
What: The temple of porcine worship celebrates its new ownership with a pork party in the courtyard.
Why: Bacon-laced vittles (chocolate chip cookies, hot dogs, burgers) and music.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: 
3207 California Ave. SW (206-932-4211).

HOST
Sunday Brunch
What: Whip up French toast souffle, muffins, and a little hair of the dog to lessen the effects of your debauchery.
Why: Saturday night’s escapades sound a lot funnier over heart-shaped eggs.
When: This (and every) Sun.
Where: Check out our online gallery for ideas on hosting at home.

TIPPLE
Sound Spirits Tasting Room Opens
What: Sample small-batch hooch from Seattle’s first legal distillery since Prohibition.
Why: Ebb and Flow vodka (its first product) is made with malt and offers a sweeter take on the neutral spirit.
When: Evenings and weekends, by appt.
Where: 1630 15th Ave. W. (206-651-5166).

STRENGTHEN
Barre3 Bellevue
What: New gym has classes that combine ballet barre routines with the intense, focused movements of yoga and Pilates.
Why: Free sessions and child care until Sept. 7.
When: Opens Thurs., 6 a.m. Schedule and sign-up online at barre3.com.
Where: 1020 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue (425-449-8271).

Photo: Courtesy of Lawrimore Project

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