ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING
Tours of Manhattan w/various themes. This week, "Greenwich Village Ghosts Galore," Sun. at 10:30; "The Mighty Morgans," Sun. at 12:15; "Splendid Grand Central Terminal," Sun. at 1:30; "Fabulous Flushing Queens," Sun. at 3:45; 212-265-2663 for meeting place; all tours $5.
BATTERY PARK CITY PARKS CONSERVANCY
"Giant Alliums & Climbing Clemantis" can be viewed during tour of Battery Park's gardens; 212-267-9700 for meeting place & info; Thurs. at 12:30 & 6:30, Sun. at 2, free.
BERNIE'S NEW YORK
Weekly "adventures" w/Bernie Cohen. This week: "Greenwich Village: Echos of the Past" explores homes of local writers, a cemetery for Jews descended from those who escaped the Inquisition plus a speakeasy; 718-655-1883; Sun. at 2, call for meeting place & price.
BIG ONION WALKING TOURS
Tours of NY conducted by guides w/advanced degrees in history. This week, "Greenwich Village at Twilight," Thurs. at 6:30; "Immigrant NY," Fri. at 1; "The Bowery," Sat. at 1; "Soho & Nolita at Twilight," Sat. at 5; "Green-Wood Cemetery," Sun. at 1; 212-439-1090 for info & meeting place; $12, $10 st./s.c.
BROOKLYN CENTER FOR THE URBAN ENVIRONMENT TOURS
Various tours of Brooklyn & surrounding areas. This week, "Brooklyn's National Cemetery: Cypress Hills" historian Robert Tilley leads this tour of NY's only national cemetery; 718-788-8500, ext.401 for meeting place, Sun. at 3:30 & price.
DR. PHIL'S NY WALKS & TALKS
Guide Philip Schoenberg "The Jewish Maven" leads tours of Brooklyn & Manhattan. This week, "The Great Chinese Cuisine Tour," Sat. at 11; "Edgar Allan Poe & His Ghostly Friends," Sat. at 2; "The Great Chinese Cuisine Tour," Sat. at 2; "Law & Order Tour," Sun. at 2; "Hidden Jewish Treasures of Chinatown" Sun. at 2; 888-377-4455 or www.newyorktalksandwalks.com for meeting place, all tours $12-$25.
FOODS OF NEW YORK
"A Food Adventure of Greenwich Village," explores restaurants & specialty shops, Weds.-Sun. & Tues. at 11:30; "Twilight in the Park w/Dr. Phil," Sat.; 732-636-4650 or foodtours@aol.com for res., meeting place & time, $25, incl. tastings.
GREENWICH VILLAGE AT NIGHT
Guided tours of NY music clubs. "Jazz & Blues," Weds.; "Jazz & Blues," three bands at three clubs Thurs.; "Blues, Jazz & Stand-Up Comedy or Rock," Fri.; Two dance clubs Sat.; 212-875-7019 for res., meeting place & times; $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.
GREEN-WOOD CEMETERY
Tour "Brooklyn's Victorian Necropolis" & learn about wildlife, plants & famous dead folk. Tours change according to rotating sched.; 718-469-5277 for meeting place; Sun. at 1, $6.
JOYCE GOLD WALKING TOURS
History professor Joyce Gold leads tours of NY incl. "Soho Then & Now," Weds. at 11; " The Genius & Elegance of Gramercy Park," Sun. at 1; RSVP 212-242-5762 or www.nyctours.com for meeting place & price; Sun. at 1.
KING MANOR MUSEUM
"Celebrating Old Glory" explores sites that "make us proud to be American" every 1/2 hr. from 12-3:30; other tours incl. regular museum jaunt available Sat. & Sun. "Walking tour of Jamaica" & "School Tours of King Manor"; all tours are at museum, inside King Park, Jamaica Ave. (150th St. & 153rd St.); 718-206-0545 for sched., $1-$5.
LES BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Organization offers free weekly "Shopping on the LES: Pushcarts to Present Day" walking tour; meet in front of Katz's deli, 205 E. Houston (Ludlow St.), 212-226-9010; Sun. at 11, free [through 12/30].
LES TENEMENT MUSEUM TOURS
"Streets Where We Lived," tour of LES plus history of immigrants who settled there; 212-431-0233 or www.tenement.org for meeting place; Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 2:30, $7-$9 [through 12/30].
MERCHANT HOUSE MUSEUM
Museum offers tour of the historic Bond St. area focusing on places where 19th-century merchants made their homes; 212-777-1089 for info, Sun. at 1, $12.
MICHELLE NEVIUS TOURS
Various weekly jaunts in NYC. This time, "Exploring Morningside Heights," Thurs. at 1; "Upper West Side," Mon. at 10; "Upper East Side," Tues. at 1; 877-572-9719 or www.walknyc.com for meeting place; all tours $10, $8 st./s.c.
NEW YORK CITY CULTURAL WALKING TOURS
Historical tours w/NYC licensed guide Alfred Pommer. "The Landmark Greenwich Village Tour" explores neighborhood's central areas, focusing on local & national landmarks; 212-979-2388 or www.nycwalk.com for res. & meeting place; Sun. at 2, $10.
NEW YORK LIKE A NATIVE
Norman Oder leads two tours of Brownstone Brooklyn on alternating Sats. w/"From Park Slope to Brooklyn Heights" & "Brooklyn 101"; 718-393-7537 or nylikeanative.com for sched., meeting places & time; $30 & $12, respectively.
92ND ST. Y TOURS
Extensive program of tours & trips in & outside NYC. This week: "Uptown Elegance," Sun. at 11; "The Art of Filmmaking: NY's Upper West Side," Sun. at 11; 212-415-5500 for info & meeting place; $18-$35.
NYC DISCOVERY
An array of NYC tours. This week, "Old & New Money," Sat. & Sun. at 2; "The Tribeca You Never Knew," Sat. & Sun. at 2; RSVP 212-465-3331, all tours $12.
OUTDOOR BOUND
Hikes for health & recreation in & around NYC area. This week: "Surprise Lake," Sat.; "Kayaking for Beginners in Delaware River," Sun.; 212-505-1020 for info, time & meeting place; $40-$90.
SHOREWALKERS
Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving wetlands of NYC & surrounding areas offers a variety of ecologically-oriented tours. This week: "Horseshoe Crabs Mate & Lay Eggs" (ew?) Fri. at 6:30; "Greenwich Village," Sat. at 10; "Minnewaska Joke & Dessert Hike," Sun. at 10; 212-330-7686 or www.shorewalkers.org for meeting place & info, $3.
STREET SMARTS NY
Historic tours of Downtown Manhattan. This week: "Soho Ghosts," Sat. at 2; "Dusk in Greenwich Village," Sat. 6; "Brooklyn Heights," Sun. at 2; 212-969-8262 for meeting place; all tours $10.
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.
URBAN TRAIL CLUB
Excursions & hikes in & around NY area. This week, "South Mountain Reservation," Sun. at 11:17; "Leeds Pond Preserve," Sun. at 11; 718-274-0407, call for meeting place, times & price.
WILD FOOD
"Wildman" Steve Brill tours parks in search of wild edibles. This week: "Central Park," Sat. at 11:45; "Putnam Park, CT," Sun. at 12:30; 718-291-6825 or www.bigfoot.com/~wildmansteve for res. & meeting place; $10, $5 for kids.
Parades, Fairs & Around Town
ANNUAL MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL
Museum of the City of New York holds concert in its front garden in conjunction w/the exhibition Gay Men's Health Crisis: 20 Years of Fighting for People w/HIV/AIDS; 212-534-1672, ext.257 for res., museum is located on 1220 5th Ave. (103rd St.); Tues. at 6, free.
ANNUAL VILLAGE FAIR
Street fair feat. arts, crafts, international foods & an exhibition of antique merchandise; Astor Pl. (B'way to 4th Ave.) 212-809-4900 for info; Sat. at 11, free.
COMEDY CELLAR BOAT RIDE
Ship sails along Manhattan, offering food, dancing & a comedy show, the ride is part of the Toyota Comedy Festival; 212-254-3430 for info; Fri. at 7, $40.
HARMONY STREET FAIR AT SNUG HARBOR
Fair celebrates neighborhood diversity w/plenty of ethnic foods & cultural events incl. Capoeira, Chinese Lion dance & a performance by the Polish singing society; Snug Harbor Cultural Center, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, 718-448-2500, ext.230 for info; Sun. at 12, free.
MUSEUM MILE FESTIVAL
Walk a mile, visiting nine museums open free to the public & view the sidewalk graffiti of artist James De La Vega on the way; 5th Ave. (from 82nd St. to 104th St.), 212-606-2296 for info, Tues. from 6-9, free.
NEW YORK CITY EXPO
In addition to the expected street fair vendors (corn-on-the cob, bonsai trees, "designer" clothes at rock-bottom prices) non-profit government & corporate displays will be on view; 3rd Ave. (betw. 23rd & 34th Sts.) 212-809-4900 for info; Sun. at 11, free.
POETRY WALK ACROSS BROOKLYN BRIDGE
For the sixth year in a row poetry fans will walk across the bridge at sunset, event feat. prize-winning poets, all proceeds benefit the Poetry House, RSVP 212-431-7920; Mon. at 6:30, $100-$125 incl. supper buffet.
SALUTE TO NYPD, RESERVISTS & WAR VETS
Want to traumatize your kids by making them watch soldiers get tattooed? Come on down; Fri. at 9, Great Lawn, Central Park; next performance at Doubleday Field, Ft. Hamilton, Brooklyn, 212-784-0112 for questions (we've got a few ourselves); free.
SPRINGFEST!
From today until Father's Day, Brooklyn Botanical Garden offers various programs. This week: "Rose Garden Celebration" feat. afternoon tours, hammer dulcimer music, poetry readings & face painting for kids; 1000 Washington Ave. (Empire Blvd.), 718-622-4433; Sun. 1-5, free w/grounds adm. [through 6/17].
TIME'S UP
Socially & ecologically aware group hosts bike rides & other events. This week, "Central Park Traffic Calming Ride," Fri. at 6; "History, Mystery & Murder & Money Tour," Sat. at 10; 212-802-8222 or www.times-up.org for meeting places; events free for skaters & cyclists.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT SKATE
Weekly night skate around Manhattan. Route varies weekly & participants must be comfortable skating in traffic (wear helmet); meet on corner of 14th St. (Union Sq. W.), 212-696-7247 for info; Weds. at 8, free.
WELCOME BACK TO BROOKLYN: ON THE WATERFRONT
Festival celebrates borough's art, food & diverse residents, cultural institutions showcase their programs w/exhibitions & music, local restaurants sell their foods; Waterfront at Fulton Ferry Landing, 718-855-7882, ext.46 for info, Sun. at 11, free.