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ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING
Tours of Manhattan w/various themes. This week: "Hell's Kitchen Hike," Sat. at 10:15; "Attractive Astoria," Sat. at 12:30; "Greenwich Village Ghosts Galore," Sat. at 3:30; "Splendid Grand Central Terminal," Sun. at 12:45; "Salute to Sinatra," Sun. at 2:15; "Elegant Enclave," Sun. at 4; 212-265-2663 for meeting place; all tours $5.
AFRICAN BURIAL GROUND PROJECT
Tour remains of African burial ground at 290 B'way; 212-432-5707 for info; Wed. at 12, free.
BIG ONION WALKING TOURS
Tours conducted by graduate students in the American History dept. at Columbia U. This week, "The Bowery: I'll Never Go There Anymore," Sat. at 1; "Ellis Island," Sun. at 12; "Annual Pre-Purim Jewish Lower East Side Tour," Sun. at 1; 212-439-1090 for info & meeting places & price.
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY TOURS
See the southern half of central park during "Views from the Past" walking tour; 212-360-2726 for res., meet at the Dairy, mid-park (65th St.), www.centralparknyc.org; Sat. at 12, free.
DR. PHIL'S NY WALKS & TALKS
Licensed guide Philip Schoenberg leads tours of Brooklyn & Manhattan. This week, "Law & Order Tour," Sat. at 1; "Pre-Purim Jewish Lower East Side Talk & Walk," incl. free wine tasting, Sun. at 1; 1-888-377-4455 for meeting place, all tours $12.
FOODS OF NEW YORK
"A Food Adventure of Greenwich Village," explores restaurants & specialty shops; 732-636-4650 or foodtours@aol.com for res. & meeting place; Weds.-Sun. & Tues. 11:30-2, $25, incl. tastings.
GREENWICH VILLAGE AT NIGHT
Guided tours of NY music clubs. "Jazz & Blues," Weds.; "Nothing But the Blues," Thurs.; "Blues, Jazz & Stand-Up Comedy or Rock," Fri.; "Blues & Rock," Sat.; "Dixieland Jazz, 12 Horn Jazz Orchestra & Blues," Mon.; 212-875-7019 for res., times & meeting place; $20-$30, 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; meet 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, another bona fide licensed NYC Tour Guide. This week: "The Nooks & Crannies of Greenwich Village," Sat. at 1; 732-270-5277 for meeting place; $10.
LES TENEMENT MUSEUM TOURS
"Streets Where We Lived," tour of LES plus history of immigrants who settled there & put tubs in the kitchens; 212-431-0233 for meeting place; Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 2:30, $7-$9.
MICHELLE NEVIUS TOURS
Various weekly tours of NYC. This week: "Uncovering Central Park," Thurs. at 1; "Upper West Side," Tues. at 1; 877-572-9719 or www.walknyc.com for meeting place; all tours $10, $8 st./s.c.
MUNICIPAL ART SOCIETY
Local art & architecture tours. This week, explore unusual modern art & architecture in midtown area during Only Yesterday: Mid-Fifties Modern" tour, Sat. at 1; 212-935-3960 for res. & meeting place, $12-$15.
NEW YORK TRANSIT MUSEUM
"East New York Central Bus Facility" tour explores the nation's largest public bus overhaul facility, Sat. at 11; 718-243-8601 or www.mta.nyc.ny.us for res. & meeting place, $20.
NYC DISCOVERY
An array of NYC tours. This week: "Tour Indoor: The Secrets of Grand Central & the Chrysler Building," Sat. & Sun. at 1; 212-465-3331 for res.; $12.
NY FOOD SHOW
Learn about pre-tattoo parlor Greenwich Village w/Joe Mauriello of TV's NY Food Show on his "Italian Greenwich Village" walking tour; 212-696-6666 for res. & meeting place; Sat. at 11, $75, incl. lunch & coffee.
STREET SMARTS NY
Historic tours of Downtown Manhattan. This week: "Glorious Gramercy Park," Sat. at 2; "From Pages to Pavement," Sat. at 2; "Joe Sent Me?A Historic Speakeasy Tour," Sat. at 6; "Ghosts on Broadway," Sun. at 2; 212-969-8262 for meeting places; all tours $10.
SURVEILLANCE CAMERA OUTDOOR WALKING TOUR
The Surveillance Camera Players, who find security cams & do performance art in front of them, host trek through the most monitored neighborhoods in Manhattan & teach about the emerging culture of watching other people. This week: "Lower East Side," meet on NE corner of Ave. C (9th St.), 212-561-0106; Sun. at 2, free.
92ND ST. Y TOURS
Extensive program of tours & trips in & around New York City. This week: "Philadelphia Flower Show," Sun at 8; "Manhattan Shores: An Expedition Around the Edge," Sun. at 11; "Hamilton Heights," Sun. at 1; 212-415-5500 for meeting place, tours $20-$90.
Parades, Fairs & Outdoor Sporting Events
WOLLMAN ICE SKATING RINK~BROOKLYN
Prospect Park's pond open for business & available for lessons & private parties; 718-287-6431, 718-282-1226 or www.prospectpark.org for location & sched.; $2-$4 [through 3/18].