Entertainment Aboard the Barge:

THURSDAY, MAY 28 AT 7:30PM

“Steamboat Bill Junior”: The 1928 film, starring Buster Keaton, will be presented with live piano accompaniment by Ben Model, silent film accompanist at MoMA. Presented by Projected Images of Hudson County. Tickets: $8 in advance at http://www.smarttix.com/ or toll-free (877) 238-5596. Tickets $10 at the door.

FRIDAY, MAY 29 AT 7:30PM

“ON THE WATERFRONT” – STAGED READING: Budd Schulberg’s iconic play, which was set in Hoboken, will be performed by Brave New World Repertory aboard Barge #79. Wine & Cheese at 7:30; Show at 8. Tickets: $18 at http://www.smarttix.com/or toll-free (877) 238-5596. For further information: or call (917) 285-8911 or visit bravenewworldrep.org/

SATURDAY, MAY, 30 1-3PM

FUZZY LEMONS: Hoboken’s own toe-tapping band, featuring zany audience participation, is great for kids of all ages. With the all-wood acoustics of the barge, the sound is high-energy perfection. Tickets: $12 at https://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=FUZ0or toll-free (877) 238-5596 or $14 at the door.. For information: www.thefuzzylemons.com/or call (201) 355-9167.

SATURDAY, MAY 30 AT 8PM

SEA SHANTIES: The Crimson Pirates, sea songs and traditional Irish tunes. Drinks and light refreshment available www.crimsonpirates.com. Tickets: $10 at http://www.smarttix.com/ or call toll-free (877) 238-5596, and $12 at the door. For information: (202) 420 2207

Photo: William D. King©

SUNDAY, MAY 31 AT 1 AND 4PM

CIRCUSundays: Brooklyn’s CircuSundays on the barge brings its show to Hoboken, featuring professional performers from around the globe, including an acrobat from the Chinese National Circus, one of Germany’s finest jugglers, slackwire and more. Hosted by Artistic Director Karen E. Gersch. Advance tickets for Adults: $14; Kids under 12: $10 at http://www.smarttix.com/ or toll-free (877) 238-5596. Tickets at the door: Adults: $18; Kids $12.

TUESDAY, JUNE 2 AT 7PM

“THE QUADRICENTENNIAL”: Hoboken Historical Museum Executive Director Bob Foster will present an illustrated lecture on honoring Henry Hudson and Samuel Fulton at the Celebration of 1909. Tickets: $7 at the door, or http://www.smarttix.com/or call (201) 656-2240 or visit: www.hobokenmuseum.org/

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3 At 5:30-7:30 PM

TUG & BARGE Fundraiser & Party: Support the Tug & Barge Tour up and down the Hudson. Food, drinks and entertainment in nautical style. Tickets: $35 and up. For more information: http://waterfrontmuseum.org/hoboken or email info@tugpegasus.org or call (212) 406-2225

Education Aboard the Barge:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 TO FRIDAY, JUNE 5

SCHOOL & GROUP VISITS: A unique 1-hour visit about the role of barges in trade and shipping, NY Harbor geography, water quality and more. Includes a look at the Captain’s original living quarters, tools used by longshoremen, gongs and bells of the tug and barge system. Visit finishes with showboat entertainment by the juggling captain. Reservations required. $7 per student. To book group visits: call (718) 624-4719 or email: dsharps@waterfrontmuseum.org

Education Aboard the Tugboat:

SATURDAY, MAY 30 & SUNDAY, MAY 31 AT 1& 5PM

PORTS & PARKS: Free Public Trips Tug Trips: Learn about the harbor, the Port of New York/New Jersey (3rd largest port in the nation) and one of the most diverse estuaries in the country. Sponsored by Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs. No boarding permitted for the trips without a printed email confirmation. Reservations at info@tugpegasus.org or call (212) 406-2225

Photo: Tug Pegasus Project©

Weekdays, MAY 26- JUNE 4 At 10-12AM& 1-3 PM

PASSPORT-TO-THE-HUDSON: A youth program introducing kids to our harbor and its rich resources. A port and a natural habitat to a diverse population of critters and plants. We hope to engender ownership through stewardship of our waters. These trips are planned through Hoboken Schools and youth groups, or to arrange for your school or group: info@tugpegasus.orgor call (212) 406-2225

Tug & Barge Free Dockside Tours:

MAY 27, 28th and JUNE 2nd At 5-7 PM

FREE DOCKSIDE TUG & BARGE TOURS: Both vessels, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will be open for visiting during the week. Please visit our websites: www.tugpegasus.org and www.waterfrontmuseum.org.

The Hoboken stop of the “Tug & Barge” Quadricentennial Tour is made possible in part by funds from Hoboken Brownstone Company, Applied Development Company, United Water, Bijou Properties, the Hudson River Improvement Fund of the Hudson River Foundation, Explore NY 400, Hudson County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs/Tourism Development, Thomas A. DeGise, County Executive & The Board of Chosen Freeholders. Special Thanks to Mayor David Roberts and the City of Hoboken, Geri Fallo, Carter Craft, Danny Gans & George Vallone, Statue Cruises and NJ TRANSIT.

Donations are heartily encouraged. Both organizations work hard to provide low cost and free public programs, mostly for under-served youth. Both the Tug Pegasus Preservation Project and the Waterfront Museum are designated 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organizations. Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.