Slow ride — take it easy.

THROW BACK
Party at the Moon Tower
What: The epic Dazed and Confused fete comes to (real) life with character impersonators, classic rides, a screening of the cult flick, and $3 cocktails you could afford even on a high school allowance.
Why: Sixpoint cans served from the trunk of a car.
When: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m.
Where: Windmill Studios NYC, 287 Kent Ave., at S. 2nd St., Williamsburg. Tickets ($22) at scoutmob.com.

NIBBLE
Cheesemongers’ Showcase
What: New Amsterdam Market throws a fromage fest with dairy pros from up and down the East Coast (Cellars at Jasper Hill, Meadow Creek Dairy, Lucy’s Whey, and seventeen more).
Why: Stop by the milk booth for a sip from square one.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: South St., b/t Beekman St. & Peck Slip.

PEN
Write-a-Thon with Ira Glass
What: Finally get around to writing that long-procrastinated novel/essay/poem. Rally up sponsors for (or cough up) the $150 entry fee in support of writing programs for the formerly homeless, at-risk youth, and others.
Why: Lunch with the This American Life host will surely clear writer’s block.
When: Sun., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Mark Morris Dance Center, 3 Lafayette Ave., Fort Greene. Register at firstgiving.com.

SHOP
Aesa and Complex Geometries Sample Sale
What: Up to 70 percent off understated Aesa pieces and bold Complex Geometries end-of-season and archive picks. (Dig through for one-off No. 6 boots and clothing as well.)
Why: Puka beads and hemp necklaces no longer suffice as summer style.
When: Fri., 6-9 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: 35 Crosby St., b/t Grand & Broome Sts. (212-837-2648).

Melissa Shoes Sample Sale
What: Reinventor of the jelly marks her ecofriendly plastic pairs up to 75 percent off.
Why: Come pool or puddle, you’ll be ready.
When: Thurs.-Sat., noon-8 p.m.
Where: 520 W. 27th St., b/t Tenth & Eleventh Aves., ste. 601 (646-478-8967).

SAVE
Ippolita Sample Sale
What: Gemstone earrings and necklaces, hand-hammered bangles, and quartz cocktail rings at 65 percent off.
Why: Make yourself a rose, silver, or golden girl.
When: Sun.-June 26. Sun., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon. & Tues., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St., b/t Eighth & Ninth Aves. (718-747-1656).

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