Eric Kraft; Barbara Nitke's "Twenty Years"; Box Opera 3; EDP at Southpaw; Sights/Dirtbombs/Detroit Cobras; NY/NJ Metrostars; Bastille Day; Superdrag/Guided by Voices

She's such a nice, quiet, normal-looking lady, you'd never suspect that Barbara Nitke has been doing the still photography on porn shoots as well as her own s&m shoots for the last 20 years. But she has, and she's taken a bunch of photos you've seen before, even if you almost never, um, expose yourself to porn or s&m erotica. But you should do that now, as a new retrospective exhibit of her work, appropriately titled "Twenty Years," has its opening reception Weds., July 10, 6-9 p.m., at Art@Large in the Film Center Bldg. You'll see the gamut, from famous porn babes straddling studs to nameless couples hurting each other lovingly. The show's up through Aug. 3, Tues.-Fri., 1-6 p.m. 630 9th Ave., #707 (betw. 44th & 45th Sts.), 957-8371.

As a younger lunatic, "Impact Addict" David Leslie threw himself off buildings, blew himself up in firecracker costumes, boxed Riddick Bowe on the Staten Island Ferry and did other stupid but eye-popping stunts, all in the name of "art." (See this week's "New York City" section.) Then he got wise and retired. Then he got stupid again a couple of years ago, and has been throwing these prizefighting extravaganzas that are like combos of professional wrestling, Fight Club, Kaiju Big Battel and a night at the Kitchen. For Box Opera 3 he'll try to go four rounds with Gerry Cooney in the main event, topping off a thrill-packed evening that includes a reenactment of Lincoln's assassination, lifesize Rock'Em Sock'Em Robots, topless ring card girls, girls boxing, the Mangina and Anthony Haden-Guest getting their respective asses kicked, and other lunacy. It's the big performance event of the month, Thurs., July 11, 8 p.m., at St. Ann's Warehouse in DUMBO. 38 Water St. (betw. Dock &Main Sts.), Brooklyn, 866-468-7619, www.boxopera3.com; $25-$35-$50.

It's managed to convert its Hispanic corridor into a string of bars and its former bathhouse into a performance space, but up until now Park Slope has lacked a real musical venue (like, with a stage). Fortunately Southpaw just opened on 5th Ave., and it's destined to become a destination spot like Northsix in Williamsburg, only with actual passable sound. Check it out this Sat., July 13, at 9 p.m. as EDP (Emotionally Disturbed Persons) comes in with a set of their fearsomely catchy Clash-type surf-punk. If you can't get into the trio's music and the way frontman Carl Carrara jumps and struts even though he looks like he should be making you a pizza, you can always walk across the street and smoke crack in the Key Food parking lot. 125 5th Ave. (betw. Sterling & St. Johns Pls.), Brooklyn, 718-230-0236.

No, you're not really sick of Detroit garage rock. You're just sick of the ubiquitous hype. And maybe feeling a little betrayed now that every fratboy and his bimbo girlfriend knows how to punch up "I Think I Smell a Rat" on the jukebox at that bar off Bedford that used to be cool before the meatheads overran it. But you're not sick of actually being in a room with three great live Detroit garage rock bands. You know you still love it. That's why you're going to be at Bowery Ballroom this Fri., July 12, to give your heart and your ass to the funny-funky Dirtbombs and our faves, the soul-rock-revival Detroit Cobras. 6 Delancey St. (betw. Bowery & Chrystie St.), 533-2111.

We had it rich for a while there, but the World Cup is done, and the season of the barstool supporter is over. This Sat.-Sun., July 13-14, Clint Mathis returns to Giants Stadium as the NY/NJ MetroStars take on the Chicago Fire and New England Revolution, respectively. The real news, however, is Scotland's Glasgow Rangers coming out for two exhibition games: against River Plate (Argentina) on Saturday, and Pele's alma mater, Santos, from Brazil, on Sunday. We're not so sure of the entertainment value of our homegrown league, but with some of the best players that Europe and South America have to offer in the earlier games, this weekend promises to be well worth leaving the city for. MLS games begin at 4 p.m., with the Glasgow Rangers exhibition games immediately following. Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, 201-935-3900, www.metrostars.com.

One man's hotdogs and firecrackers are another's race with a beverage tray, we guess, but vive la difference at the French Institute Alliance Francaise's annual Bastille Day on 60th Street festival and Brasserie Les Halles Waiters Race, Sun., July 14. There's way too much going on to specify (visit www.fiaf.org.calendar/ bastille.shtml or call 355-6100 for details), but the day of French food/music/performance/children's activities' piece de resistance is the one-block round-trip race wherein the help from beaucoup de city restaurants runs with drinks on a tray?a rare chance indeed to see a waitstaff hop to it. There're also races for you and me throughout the day, with prizes including trips to Paris and gift certificates to Les Halles. Speaking of which, both locations are celebrating our independence along with the Frenchies', through the 14th, with menu specials at patriotic prices (Codfish Spangled Banner for $17.76; Red, White & Blue Ice Cream for $7.14; see www.leshalles.net), though it wouldn't be the most traitorous thing to order one of their fantastic steaks with all-American frites. Bastille Day celebration is noon-6 p.m. on E. 60th St. (betw. Lexington & 5th Aves.); the Waiters Race is at noon, other races hourly throughout the day. Brasserie Les Halles is at 411 Park Ave. S. (betw. 28th & 29th Sts.), 679-4111, and 15 John St. (betw. B'way & Nassau St.), 285-8585.

A couple of lineup changes won't stop Superdrag from doing what they do best?writing and playing irresistibly catchy pop songs. From their new Last Call for Vitriol (Arena Rock) we believe the boys have their radio dial set on classic rock; at least they've made a few trips across the Tennessee border for points farther south. It's a different sound from their '96 hit "Sucked Out" and we like it. They open for erstwhile indie geek rock gods Guided by Voices, Tues., July 16, at Irving Plaza. 17 Irving Pl. (15th St.), 777-6800; 8, $18.50.