92ND ST. Y TOURS
Extensive program of tours & trips in & outside of New York City. This week: "Mother's Day Cruise & Brunch on the Hudson & Storm King," Sun. at 8:30; "Fort Greene?Leaves or Grass?" Sun at 10; "The Heart of Salsa: Puerto Rico in New York," Sun. at 10:30; "Chinatown's Herb Markets," Tues. at 6; 212-415-5500 for meeting place, $20-$95.
ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING
Tours of Manhattan w/various themes. This week, "Salute to Irving Berlin," Fri. at 5:30; "Splendid Grand Central Terminal," Sat. at 10:45; "Marvelous Mothers," Sat. at 12:30; "Greenwich Village Ghosts Galore," Sat. at 2:30; "Charming Chelsea," Sun. at 4; 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; "Urban Forest Walking Tour: Central Woodland, Pelham Park Bay," Sat. at 10; "Lecture & Bird Walk: Birdsong in Nature & Human Culture," Sat. & Sun. at 10:30, $65; "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
Explore elegant neighborhoods during "Sutton-Beekman Place-Turtle Bay" weekly "adventure" w/Bernie Cohen; 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, "Gramercy Park & Union Sq.," Sat. at 1; "Greenwich Village at Twilight," Sat. at 5; "Annual Mother's Day Multi-Ethnic Eating Tour," 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, "Reading the Cityscape--Maps!," Sat. at 1:30; "The Shore Road Experience," Sun at 1; 718-788-8500, ext. 401 for meeting place; call for day & time, free-$8.
DR. PHIL'S NY WALKS & TALKS
Licensed & legitimate guide Philip Schoenberg leads tours of Brooklyn & Manhattan. This week, "Hidden Treasures of Chinatown," Sat. at 2; "Child-friendly Ramble," Sun. at 12:30; "Edgar Allan Poe & His Ghostly Friends," Sun. at 2; 888-377-4455 for meeting place, all tours $12.
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, $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.
JOYCE GOLD WALKING TOURS
History professor Joyce Gold leads tours of NY. This week, "Fifth Ave. Gold Coast," visits the great mansions east of Central park; RSVP 212-242-5762 for meeting place & price; Sat. at 11.
KING MANOR MUSEUM
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; 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, "Uncovering Central Park," Thurs. at 1; "Upper East Side," Sat. at 10; "Lower Manhattan: Architecture & History," 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
"Damon Runyon's Broadway," explores B'way based on the characters that inspired Guys & Dolls; 212-534-1672, ext.257; Sat. at 2; $12, $10 st./s.c.
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDENS
Walking tour of The New Renaissance Garden w/the theme "Tinctures, Elixirs & Liqueurs: Alchemy in the Renaissance," Botanical Gardens, 200th St. (Kazimiroff Blvd.); 718-816-8700 or www.nybg.org for info; & 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, "Annual Mother's Day Weekend in Central Park," Sat. at 12 & 2:30; "Historic Pubs & Taverns," Sat. & Sun. at 5:45; RSVP 212-465-3331; all tours $12.
SHOREWALKERS
"Palisades, Alpine to George Washington Bridge," Sat. at 9:15; "Spring Staten Island Greenbelt Walk," Sat. at 9:30; "Highbridge Park," Sat. at 10:30; "Waters of Central Park in Spring," Sun. at 12:30; 212-663-2167 or www.shorewalkers.org for meeting place & info, $3.
STREET SMARTS NY
Historic tours of Downtown Manhattan. This week: "East Village Ghosts," Sat. at 2; "Dusk in Greenwich Village," Sat. at 6; "Pubs & Poltergeists," Sat. at 6; "Brooklyn Heights," Sun. at 2; 212-969-8262 for meeting place; all tours $10.
TOUR OF BROOKLYN BRIDGE
Retired NYC police officer Gary Gorman leads this tour based on rescue efforts during his time on the force; 212-334-2211, ext.101 or www.imar.com to purchase tickets & for res. & meeting place; Wed. & Fri. at 5, Sat. & Sun. at 10, $27.50.
URBAN TRAIL CLUB
Excursions & hikes in & around NY area. This weekend, "Pelham Bay & New Rochelle," Sat. at 11; "Jamaica Bay to Ft. Tilden," Sat. at 10; "Historic Cedarmere/William Cullen Bryant Preserve," Sun. at 11:30; "Pert Amboy," Mon. at 11:30; 718-274-0407, call for meeting place & price.
WILD FOOD
"Wildman" Steve Brill leads tours through parks in search of wild edibles. This week: "Port Murray, NJ," Sat. at 1; "Alley Pond Park, Queens," Sun. at 11:45; 718-291-6825 for res. & meeting place, all tours $10, $5 for kids.
Parades, Fairs & Outdoor Sporting Events
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.
D.E.V.A.
The Designers of East Village Association pres. a street celebration w/music, contests & a runway show feat. creations by local designers, 7th St. (betw. 1st Ave. & Ave. A); 212-982-0100 or 212-633-8411; Sat. at 1.
FAST & FABULOUS
Bike rides for gay & lesbian New Yorkers. This week: "Montclair," 15 mi. beginner's ride winds through suburban area of NJ, meet at Brookdale Park in Montclair; 212-567-7160 or www.fastnfab.org, Sat. at 10.
SPRING FAIR
West Side Montessori School holds its annual fair feat. rides, crafts, fun foods & bazaar, children welcome. All proceeds benefit school's financial aid fund; 92nd St. (betw. West. End Ave. & Riverside Dr.); 212-662-8000 for info; Sat. 11-5.
TIME'S UP
Socially & ecologically aware group hosts bike rides & other events. This week, "Central Park Traffic Calming Ride," Fri. at 6; "Socrates Sculpture Ride," Sat. at 3; 212-802-8222 or www.times-up.org; 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.