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ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING
Tours of Manhattan w/various themes. This week "Tycoon's Territory," Sat. at 10; "Haunted Midtown Area," Sat. at 12; "Greenwich Village Ghosts Galore," Sat. at 2; "Poetic Perambulation," Sat. at 4; 212-265-2663 for meeting place; all tours $5.
BERNIE'S NEW YORK
Weekly "adventures" w/Bernie Cohen. This week "Yorkville, Once a Suburb"; 718-655-1883 for meeting place & price; Sun. at 2.
BIG ONION WALKING TOURS
Tours of NY conducted by guides w/advanced degrees in history. This week, "Revolutionary New York," Weds. at 1; "Greenwich Village at Twilight," Thurs. at 6:30; "Soho & Nolita," Fri. at 1; "Brooklyn Bridge & Heights," Sat. at 1; "Immigrant NY at Twilight," Sat. at 5; "Greenwich Village," Sun. at 1; 212-439-1090 meeting place & info; all tours $10-$15.
CENTURY WALKING TOURS
Four-part tour explores "Revolutionary Manhattan." This week: "Part Three: The Surrender of Fort Washington," Sat. at 11; "Part Four: Aaron, Malcolm & George," Sun. at 11; 201-433-0946 for meeting place; $15.
DR. PHIL'S NY TALKS & WALKS
Guide Philip Schoenberg "The Jewish Maven" leads tours of Brooklyn & Manhattan. This week, "George Washington's NY," Sat. at 11 & 1; "We do not Celebrate the Nation's birthday I & II: African-American Burial Ground," Weds. at 1; "Elvis Presley & his Ghostly Friends at Midnight," Weds. at 11:59; "George Washington & Abraham Lincoln in NY," Sat. at 10; "Child-friendly Ramble: Chinatown for Children"; 888-377-4455 or www.newyorktalksandwalks.com for meeting place, prices & more tours.
GREENWICH VILLAGE CLUB CRAWL
Guided tours of NY music clubs. "Blues, Jazz & more Blues," Weds. & Thurs.; "Jazz, Blues & Stand-Up Comedy or Rock," Fri.; "Rock & Blues," Sat.; 212-875-7019 for meeting place, res. & times; $20 incl. live music.
GREENWICH VILLAGE LITERARY PUB CRAWL
Local actors lead tour of four pubs giving literary histories & performances. Stops may incl. Chumley's, the Cornelia St. Cafe, McBell's, the Cedar Tavern & the White Horse Tavern; meets at the White Horse Tavern, 567 Hudson St. (11th St.), 212-613-5796; Sat. at 2, $12, $9 st./s.c.
I'LL TAKE MANHATTAN
Walking tours w/Anthony Grifa focus on history, landmarks & famous residents. This week: "Walk on the Wild Side: The East Village," Sat. at 1; "A Slice of the Villages," Sun. at 1; 732-270-5277 for meeting place; $10.
JOE MAURIELLO'S WALKING TOURS
Host of NY Food Show shares his sarcastic, never politically correct & always opinionated perspective of Manhattan during "Italian Greenwich Village A Residents View...Beyond Dylan, Keroac & NYU" tour, Sat. at 2; "Marco Polo's Adventure Chinatown & Little Italy Food Tour," Sun. at 11; 212-696-6666 for meeting place; $45.
JOYCE GOLD WALKING TOURS
History professor Joyce Gold leads tours of NY. This week "Harlem: Keystone of African America," Sat. at 1; RSVP 212-242-5762 or www.nyctours.com for meeting place; $12.
LINCOLN CENTER BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Sponsors "Sidewalk Surprises in Lincoln Square," tour which explores interiors of cultural & historic buildings; meets at Columbus Circle fountain, 59th St. (B'way), 212-581-3774; Tues. at 11, free.
MAKOR'S RECREATION
"Urban Bike Trip- Hudson River Greenway to Prospect Park" utilizes newly-completed bike path that spans Manhattan's western shore?bring bike helmet, water & picnic lunch; 212-601-1000 for meeting place & res.; Sun. at 11, free.
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Spons. "Multi-Ethnic East Harlem" walking tour that explores "one of NYC's largest & most vibrant multi-ethnic communities"; meets at Museum, 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.), 212-423-1672; Sat. at 1, $12, $10 st./s.c.
92ND ST. Y TOURS
Extensive program of tours & trips in & outside of New York City. This week, a fourth of July Special, "All-Night Candlelight Tour of Revolutionary: Era New York," Weds. 2-6; "Yankee Day," Weds. 11-3; "Jewish Harlem," Sun. 1-4; "Sports Scenes of NY," Sun. 10-1; "Longwood Gardens," Sun. 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; 212-415-5500 for meeting place & price.
OUTDOOR BOUND
Hikes for health & recreation in & around NYC area. This week: "Sterling Ridge Hike," Sat.; "Pine Meadow Brook Hike," Sun.; 212-505-1020 for meeting place & time; $40.
ROCK JUNKET
Walking tour of east village rock, punk & glam sites since 1960s, hosted by two music industry veterans; meet at SW corner 9th St. (3rd Ave.), 212-696-6578; Fri. at 4, Sat. at 12 & 3, $20.
STREET SMARTS NY
Historic tours of Downtown Manhattan. This week: "Walks in Old Chelsea," Sat. at 2; "From Pages to Pavement," Sat at 2; "Elegance & Ale: A Gaslight Era Pub Crawl," Sat. at 6; "Dusk in Greenwich Village," Sat. at 6; "Dandies, Dudes & Shady Ladies," Sun. at 2; 212-969-8262 for meeting place; all tours $10.
TAKE A WALK, NEW YORK
Nine-month series of free, guided walks sponsored by NYC Heath Dept. to prevent cardiovascular disease in women. This week: "The Great Brooklyn Bridge," Sun. at 10; call 212-379-8339 for meeting place; free.
TOUR OF BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Retired NYC police officer Gary leads tour based on his experiences in the force; 212-334-2211, ext.101 or www.imar.com to purchase tickets & for res. & meeting place; Weds. & Fri. at 5, Sat. & Sun. at 10, $27.50.
WILD FOOD
Nature & ecology walk with "Wildman" Steve Brill, eats "Forest Park," Weds.; eats "Alley Pond Park Wetlands," Sat.; eats "Prospect Park" Sun.; 718-291-6825 for meeting place; 11:45-3:45, $10, $5 kids.
Parades, Fairs & Around Town
AMERICAN FESTIVAL
Riverside Park S. celebrates the diversity & freedom of being an American. This week, "Native American Crafts for kids," Thurs. & Fri. at 11; "Puppet Show: The Wild Boy," Sat. at 1:30; Riverside Park S., Hudson River (betw. 68th & 72nd Sts.), 212-408-0219 for info & res.; free.
KIDS DAY
On the first Kids day ever, children w/physical disabilities & their families learn about "the wonderful world" of adaptive sports & recreation; Randall's Island, 718-803-3782, ext. 205 for more info; free.
OLD WORLD ITALIAN STREET FESTIVAL
114th annual Feast of Lady of Mount Caramel & Saint Paulinus of Nola feat. live entertainment, plus vendors w/Italian & international delicacies, parades, bazaar, games, rides, amusements & "dancing off the 80 foot tall, 4 & 1/2 ton Giglio Boat"; N. 8th St. (Havemeyer St.), Bklyn., 718-348-0223; all week, call for days & times, free [through 7/16].
TIBETAN FESTIVAL
To celebrate Tibet's culture, the day-long festival incl. classic Tibetan fun feat. Tibetan Yak Dance, monks chanting, butter sculpture, prayer wheels, carpet weaving & Tibetan doctors; Battery Park, B'way (Pearl St.), 212-898-4108; Sun. at 11-6, free.
USO-AVENUE OF AMERICAS SUMMERFEST
Sixtieth anniversary of USO feat. food, art, craft, antique & general merchandise?what won't be there?; 6th Ave. (betw. 42nd & 57th Sts.), 212-809-4900; Sun. at 11-6, free.