92ND ST. Y TOURS
Extensive program of tours & trips in & outside of New York City. This week: "NYC Bike Tour," Sun. at 9; "Philadelphia's Society Hill," Sun. at 9; "Fort Tryon Park in Fort Washington," Sun. at 1; "Translucent Treasures: American Stained Glass," Sun. at 1; 212-415-5500 for meeting place, $20-$80.
ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING
Tours of Manhattan w/various themes. This week, "Greenwich Village Ghosts Galore," Sat. at 11:45; "Splendid Grand Central Terminal," Sat. at 1:30; "Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis' Manhattan," Sat. at 3:30; "Elegant Enclave," Sun. at 10:15; "Hardy, Historic Hoboken," Sun. at 3:30; 212-265-2663 for meeting place; all tours $5.
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
"Spring Flowers & Trees in Central Park," Sat. at 8:30, $15; "Spring Bird Walks in Central Park," 212-769-5200 for res. & meeting place; Weds. & Tues. at 7, Thurs. at 9, $60 [through 5/24].
BERNIE'S NEW YORK
Weekly "adventures" w/guide Bernie Cohen. This week, "Tribeca" tour deals w/history of this neighborhood; 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, "Central Park," Sat. at 1; "Jewish LES," Sun. at 1; "Soho & Nolita," 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, "Flatbush Gingerbread" explores Brooklyn's picturesque "gingerbread" neighborhoods & landmark communities; 718-788-8500, ext. 401 for meeting place; call for day & time, free-$8.
CITY OF NEW YORK PARKS & RECREATION
This Week, "Poetry in the Parks," w/writer & teacher Nick Flynn, Sat. at 1, 718-421-2021 for info & price; "Bike Hike," exploration of Pelham Bay Park, Sun. at 1; 718-548-0912 call for info & price.
DR. PHIL'S NY WALKS & TALKS
Licensed & legitimate guide Philip Schoenberg leads tours of Brooklyn & Manhattan. This week, "The Great Chinese Cuisine Tour," Fri. at 2; "Law & Order Tour," Sat. at 2; "The Jewish Gangster Talk, Walk & Wine Tasting," Sun. at 11:30; "Jewish Lower East Side Talk, Walk & Wine Tasting," Sun. at 2; 888-377-4455 for meeting place, all tours $12-$25.
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.; "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., 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
Tours of NYC w/guide Anthony Grifa. This week, "Chinatown" tour focuses on cultural activities, history & architecture, stops at religious & secular sites; meet at SE corner of B'way (Canal St.), 732-270-5277; Sun. at 1, $10.
INSIDERS MARKETPLACE
"Tours & experiences for sale" through this internet-based organization. "Tour of Brooklyn Bridge w/Retired Cop," Weds. & Fri. at 5, Sat. & Sun. at 10, $27.50; "Explore New York's Mob History," Wed. Thurs., Sun. Mon. & Tues., $85; 212-334-2211, ext.101 or www.imar.com for res. & meeting place.
JOYCE GOLD WALKING TOURS
History professor Joyce Gold leads tours of NY. This week, "Harlem?Keystone of African America," visits this hub of black culture; RSVP 212-242-5762 for meeting place & price; Sat. at 1.
KING MANOR MUSEUM
"Behind the Scenes Tour," explores all the rooms of this historic house, Sat., by res. only. Regular tour of museum available Sat. & Sun. every 1/2 hr. from 12-3:30; other tours incl. "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 & put tubs in the kitchens; 212-431-0233 or www.tenement.org for meeting place; Sat. & Sun. at 1 & 2:30, $7-$9 [through 12/30].
MERCHANT'S HOUSE MUSEUM
Museum hosts tour of former Bond St. area. Meet at Merchant's House Museum, 29 E. 4th St. (betw. Bowery & Lafayette Sts.); 212-777-1089; Sun. at 1, $10-$12.
MICHELLE NEVIUS TOURS
Various weekly tours of NYC. This week, "Exploring Morningside Heights," Thurs. at 1; "Greenwich Village," Mon. at 10; "Upper West Side," Tues. at 1; 877-572-9719 or www.walknyc.com for meeting place; all tours $10, $8 st./s.c.
MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
"Multi-Ethnic East Harlem," tours this diverse community; 212-534-1672, ext.257; Sat. at 1; $12, $10 st./s.c.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS
Walking tour of The New Renaissance Garden w/the theme "Nymphs, Remedies & Emblems: Plant Lore of the Renaissance," Botanical Gardens, 200th St. (Kazimiroff Blvd.); 718-816-8700 or www.nybg.org for info; Sat. & Sun. at 1:30, $7, $4.50 st./s.c., $2 child.
NEW YORK CITY CULTURAL WALKING TOURS
Historical tours w/NYC licensed guide Alfred Pommer. "Upper East Side (Yorkville)," tour stops at landmarks, former famous residences & incl. plenty of "fun facts;" 212-979-2388 or www.nycwalk.com, for res., meeting place & price; Sun. at 2.
NEW YORK LIKE A NATIVE
Norman Oder leads two tours of Brownstone Brooklyn on alternating Sats. "From Park Slope to Brooklyn Heights" & "Brooklyn 101"; 718-393-7537 or nylikeanative.com for sched., meeting places & time; $30 & $12, respectively.
NYC DISCOVERY
An array of NYC tours. This week, "Inside Gramercy Park on Gramercy Park Day," Sat. at 10, 11:45 & 1:20; "The Greenwich Village & Noho You Never Knew," Sat. at 4:30 & Sun. at 3; RSVP 212-465-3331; all tours $12.
QUEENS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
"The Flushing Central Railroad Tour" walks along the now defunct rails of a line that once ran from Flushing to Hempstead; 718-939-0647 for meeting place; Sun. at 2, $10-$15.
RADICAL WALKING TOURS
Guided tour explores sites of riots, demonstrations & other political events w/Bruce Kayton. This week, "Labor History Tour of the Lower East Side," 718-492-0069 or www.he.net/~radtours for meeting place; Sun. at 1, $5-$15.
SHOREWALKERS
"The Great Saunter," participants explore Manhattan's entire 32 mi. shore, passing parks, ethnic neighborhoods & famous skylines. Meet at Fulton St. (Water St.), 212-663-2167 or www.shorewalkers.org; Sat. at 7:30 a.m., $10.
STREET SMARTS NY
Historic tours of Downtown Manhattan. This week: "Walks in Old Chelsea," Sat. at 2; "Glorious Gramercy Park," Sat. at 2; "Ghostly Greenwich Village," Sat. at 6; "Elegance & Ale Pub Crawl," Sat. at 6; "Dandies, Dudes & Shady Ladies," Sun. at 2; 212-969-8262 for meeting place; all tours $10.
URBAN TRAIL CLUB
Local tours & hikes. This weekend, "Harlem to Grant's Tomb," Fri. at 10; "High Tor," Sat. at 8:45; "St. George Ferry Terminal," Sun. at 7 p.m.; "Hike on Bike," Sun. at 11:45; "Greystone Untemeyer Park," Mon. at 11; 718-274-0407, call for meeting place & price.
WALKING TOUR OF RADICAL NEW YORK
Not to be confused w/"Radical Walking Tours." The "Left Foot Forward" tour series has been running since the '70s & is held on first Sun. of the month. Meets at the Peace Building, 339 Lafayette St. (Bleecker St.); 718-264-3021; Sun. at 1:30; contrib.
WILD FOOD
"Wildman" Steve Brill leads tours through parks in search of wild edibles. This week: Greenbelt LI, Sat. at 12:25; White Conservation Center, Sun. at 12:15; 718-291-6825 for res. & meeting place, all tours $10, $5 for kids.
Parades, Fairs & Outdoor Sporting Events
BIG APPLE SCAVENGER HUNT
Participants follow clues to win prizes while raising funds to fight lung cancer. Meet at Union Sq. Park, 14th St. (Union Sq.); 212-889-3370 or www.alany.org to reg.; Sat. at 4, $50 plus sponsorship contrib.
BIKE NEW YORK
"The Great Five Boro Bike Tour" is 42 mi. & begins in Battery Park. This fundraising ride draws 30,000 cyclists of all ages; 212-932-BIKE or www.bikenewyork.org for more info.
CRAFTS ON COLUMBUS
Crafts fair feat. handmade wares such as jewelry, blown glass, ceramics, leather work, clothing & more all for sale, fair runs up Columbus Ave. from 77th to 81st Sts., 212-866-2239; Sat. & Sun. 10-6.
DOGSWALK AGAINST CANCER
Non-competitive dog walk-a-thon raises money to fight human & animal cancer. Feat. food, raffles, giveaways, contests & performance by singer Dar Williams. Reg. is $25, collection of pledges optional. Meet at Riverside Park, 89th St. (Riverside Dr.); 800-ACS-2345 for info., Sun. at 10.
GREENWICH VILLAGE TREASURE HUNT
Fundraising scavenger hunt pres. clues dealing w/neighborhood history to participants who compete in groups. Proceeds benefit St. Vincents Hospital. Meet at NYU's Gould Plaza on corner of W. 4th (Greene St.); 212-861-0962 to reg. group, Sun. at 12:30, $20. $15 adv.
TIME'S UP
Socially & ecologically aware group hosts bike rides & other events. This week, "Central Park Moonlight Ride," meet at Columbus Circle, 59th St. (Columbus Ave.); 212-802-8222 or www.times-up.org; Fri. at 10, 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 Square W.); 212-696-7247 for info; Weds. at 8, free.