FREE TUG TOURS:
Free family tugboat tours will look at the workings of The Port of New York/New Jersey as a commercial hub that delivers things very close to us, like: fuel, clothes and food. Participants will also discover the natural resources and wildlife of the harbor. May 23, 24 and 25 morning and afternoon tours. Free, donations appreciated. For more information visit www.tugpegasus.org or call (212) 406–2225.

FREE BARGE TOURS:
Visit the Waterfront Museum’s 1914 covered, wooden railroad barge and step into another era. Hear first-hand the rescue story of a one-of-a-kind vessel by a clown and juggler and discover and how food and commercial goods were transported prior to today’s bridges and tunnels. See “SHOWBOAT – ‘Round the Bend”, an exhibition co-produced with The Theatre Museum which tells the history of the showboat as an indigenous and popular form of American entertainment. May 23, 24 and 25 from 1-6 pm. Free, donations appreciated. No reservations necessary.

STAGED READING:
“On the Waterfront”, Budd Schulberg’s classic story of the New York/New Jersey waterfronts and the racketeering unions controlling it. Produced by Brooklyn’s Brave New World Repertory Theatre. May 22 7:30 pm complimentary wine and cheese, 8:00 pm Reading. Tickets: $18. Call (917) 285-8911 for reservations. For more information, visit www.bravenewworldrep.org.

TUG & BARGE FUNDRAISER:
Come relax and enjoy an evening of fun and festivities with NYS Hudson/Fulton/Champlain Quadricentennial Commissioner Joan K. Davidson to help launch the Tug & Barge - two North River Historic Ship Society vessels bringing history and fun to town docks up and down the Hudson River. Join us for food, wine, beer and entertainment. May 21 from 6:00–8:00 pm. For more information visit www.tugpegasus.org or call Captain Pam at (212) 406–2225.