ADVENTURE ON A SHOESTRING
Tours of Manhattan w/various themes. This week, "Splendid Grand Central Terminal," Sat. at 2:45; "Stylish Sutton Place & Beekman Place," Sat. at 4:15; "Manhattan's 'Little Ukraine'," Sun. at 11; "Greenwich Village Ghosts Galore," Sun. at 3:30; 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; Thurs. at 12:30, free.
BERNIE'S NEW YORK
Weekly "adventures" w/Bernie Cohen. This week: "From Pilgrim Jews Onward" explores Jewish settlements in Manhattan from the 17th to 19th centuries; 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, "Summer Solstice Tour of Central Park at Twilight," Thurs. at 6:30; "Greenwich Village," Fri. at 1; "Before Stonewall: A Gay & Lesbian History Tour," Sat. at 1; "Brooklyn Heights at Twilight," Sat. at 5; "Jewish LES," Sun. at 1; 212-439-1090 for info & meeting place; all tours $12, $10 st./s.c.
BOTANICAL GARDEN TOURS
New tours lead by curators & experts, claim to "offer visitors in-depth perspective on new exhibitions, what's in bloom & aspects of home gardening." This week: "The New Renaissance Garden Exhibition," Sat. at 11; "Birdscape Your Garden," Sun. at 2; 718-817-8700 or www.nybg.org for meeting place; free w/grounds adm.
DR. PHIL'S NY WALKS & TALKS
Guide Philip Schoenberg "The Jewish Maven" leads tours of Brooklyn & Manhattan. This week, "Edgar Allen Poe & His Ghostly Friends," Sat. at 2 & 8; "Law & Order Tour," Sat. at 1; "Brooklyn Bridge," Sun. at 1; 888-377-4455 or www.newyorktalksandwalks.com for meeting place, all tours $12.
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. This week: "The Millionaires' Mile, the Fifth Ave. Gold Coast," focuses on history, landmarks & famous residents; 732-270-5277 for meeting place; Sat. at 1, $10.
ITALIAN GREENWICH VILLAGE
Licensed guide Joe Mauriello, who was born & raised in Greenwich Village, leads tour of the area "beyond Dylan, Keroac & NYU"; call 212-696-6666 for meeting place & times; $45.
JOYCE GOLD WALKING TOURS
History professor Joyce Gold leads tours of NY. This week "Harlem- Keystone of African America," Thurs. at 11; "Hell Ain't Hot: This Here's Hell's Kitchen," Sun. 1; RSVP 212-242-5762 or www.nyctours.com for meeting place; $12.
KING MANOR MUSEUM
"Celebrating Old Glory" explores sites that "make us proud to be American" every 1/2 hr. from 12-3:30; regular museum jaunts available Sat. & Sun. Plus "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 St. (Ludlow St.), 212-226-9010; Sun. at 11, free [through 12/30].
MICHELLE NEVIUS TOURS
"First Day of Summer In Central Park," walking tour highlights history, architecture, flowers & summertime; 877-572-9719 or www.walknyc.com for meeting place; Thurs. at 10; $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: "When the Moon Hits Your Eye: Summer Solstice in Central Park," Weds. at 7:30; "An Insider's Visit to the Grolier Club," Thurs. at 9:30; "If These Walls Could Talk: Secrets of the Chelsea Hotel," Sun. at 1; "The Everlasting Architecture of Cass Gilbert," Sun. at 10; "A Day of Yiddishkeit at the National Yiddish Book Center," Sun. at 8; 212-415-5500 for info, meeting place & price.
NYC DISCOVERY
An array of NYC tours. This week, architectural tour of once commercial, now ritzy area, "Tribeca"; RSVP 212-465-3331; Sat. & Sun. at 2, $12.
OUTDOOR BOUND
Hikes for health & recreation in & around NYC area. This week: "Carman's River Canoe Trip," Sat.; "Beaver Pond Hike," Sun.; 212-505-1020 for meeting place & time; $40-$65.
ROCK JUNKET
"Rock 'n' Roll Walking Tour of East Village" highlights rock, punk & glam sites from 1960s to present; meet at SW corner 9th St. (3rd Ave.), 212-696-6578 for times; $20.
SHOREWALKERS
Non-profit organization dedicated to preserving wetlands of NYC & surrounding areas offers a variety of ecologically-oriented tours. This week: "Amagansett to Napeague Circular," Sat.; "Morris County Meander," Sat.; "Fire Island," Sun.; "East River Walk," Sun.; 212-330-7686 or www.shorewalkers.org for meeting place, time & price.
STREET SMARTS NY
Historic tours of Downtown Manhattan. This week: "Walks In Old Chelsea," Sat. at 2; "Stanford White-Splendor & Scandal," Sat. at 2; "Dusk in Greenwich Village" Sat. at 6; "Joe Sent Me" Sat. at 6; "Ghosts on Broadway," 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: "Brooklyn Community Garden Walk," Sat. at 10; "Van Cortlandt Park, Bronx," Sun. at 10; call 212-379-8339 for meeting place; free, $5 parking.
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, "Turkey Mountain Park," Sat.; "Long Path-Palisades to Alpine," Sun.; "Rye Playland Road & Park Walk," Sun.; "Clark Botanic Garden," Tues.; 718-274-0407 for meeting place, time & price.
Parades, Fairs & Around Town
AIDS CANDLELIGHT MARCH & VIGIL
"A personal expression to honor the dead & support the living"; Sheridan Sq., W. 4th St. (7th Ave.), 718-934-1758 for more info; free.
AMERICAN FESTIVAL
Riverside Park S. celebrates the diversity & freedom of being an American. This week, Harlem Wizards basketball demonstration, Weds. at 1:30; Puppet Show: Steal Away, Thurs. at 1:30; Acoustic Sundays w/RUBAMERICA, Sun. at 6; Riverside Park S., Hudson River (betw. 68th & 72nd Sts.), 212-408-0219 for info & res.; free.
AMSTERDAM AVE. FAIR
Hispanic & ethnic celebration feat. exhibitions of food, food, & more food as well as crafts, entertainment & food; Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 96th & 110th Sts.), 212-809-4900; free.
ANNUAL DRAG MARCH
"All drag kings, drag queens, freaks & renegades are summoned to New York 8th Annual Drag March to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising of 1969,"; Tompkins Sq. Park, Ave. A (E. 8th Sts.); 718-693-2789, Fri. at 7:30, free.
BAGELS, BEER & BARBECUE
Plus the hottest golfing ever! 100 people can partake in the Second Annual Brooklyn Solstice Golf Marathon, spots are still available; call 718-965-6992 for meeting place & price; Thurs. 6-6.
BLADE NIGHT MANHATTAN
NYC's oldest inline skating club has moved to a safer, more convenient & generally "skate-friendly" location. Join 100+ skaters on an 8-mile, 90 min. tour of the city; meet at Blades, Board & Skate, 23rd St. (12th Ave.), http://bladenight.listbot.com, Weds. at 8, free.
B'WAY SUMMER FESTIVAL
Project Open pres. street-side party feat. 250 artsy exhibitions & flea market stuff, plants & flowers; B'way (betw. 66th & 72nd Sts.) 212-764-6330; Sun. 11-6, free.
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS FAIR
Celebration of history, diversity, equality, snacks, merchants & games; Court St. (betw. Montague & Atlantic Aves.), Bklyn., 212-809-4900; Sat. at 10, free.
HENNA AT LA MANO
Henna artists apply temporary art to hands, feet & other body parts to benefit Starlight Children's Foundation; La Mano Pottery Co-op, 327 W. 18th St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-627-9450; Fri. & Sat. 2:30-4:30, $5 contrib.
OLD WORLD ITALIAN STREET FESTIVAL
Annual Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel & St. Paulinus of Nola feat. live entertainment, Italian & international goodies, parades, games & rides; Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, N. 8th St. (Havermeyer St.) Bklyn., 718-348-0223; Mon.-Fri. 7 p.m.-12 a.m., all day Sat. & Sun, free.
SANDY HOOK CRUISE
One-hour cruise to Gateway National Recreation Area in Sandy Hook, NJ to swim, sun, picnic, bird watch, fish, or hike: convenient, relaxing & enjoyable, leave your cell phone home; 800-533-3779 for times, meeting place & res.; $25, $12.50 child.
SUMMER GARDEN FESTIVAL
Fort Washington Collegiate Church pres. face painting, prizes, merchandise, refreshments, puppet shows & gospel singing; 729 W. 181st St. (Fort Washington Ave.), 212-568-4014; Sat. 12-4, free.
TASTE OF TIMES SQUARE
Join more than 15,000 people in tasting the yummies offered by 50 of Times Square's restaurants incl. everything from Dervish Turkish Restaurant to Ben & Jerry's to Carmine's; W. 46th St. (betw. B'way & 9th Ave.); Mon. at 5, $1 per food coupon.
TIME'S UP
Environmentalist/bicycle-advocacy group sponsors monthly skates & rides throughout New York City. Today, "Critical Mass," bring noisemakers!; meet at Union Square S. (14th St.), 212-802-8222; Sat. at 7, free.
TOUR DE CURE
Take part in the premier cycling event of the American Diabetes Association!; Battery Park, 212-188-868-7888 for info, reg. & time; $25 plus $75 min. pledge.
THE WALK INTO THE PRESENT
Participants learn the basic principles of meditation & "being in the present of the here and now," after which a "mindful walk" occurs; Friends In Deed, 594 B'way, #706 (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-683-0213; Sat. at 1, $25.
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.