Weekend Picks: NY Comic Con, Brooklyn Vintage crawl and more!
amNY -- Comic Con
The New York Comic Con
Comic lovers unite for this annual celebration of all things pop-culture. Among those expected this year: Stan Lee, Fred Armisen and Judah Friedlander. (Through Sun., $35-$85, Javits Center, 655 W. 34th St., newyorkcmiccon.com)
The Creators Project
This two-day art and tech fest features, among other cool events, a free Florence + the Machine concert. (Sat.-Sun., FREE, thecreatorsproject.com for tickets and schedule)
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin
The hip-hop heavyweights discuss starting Def Jam Reords. (Fri., 7 p.m., $15-$25, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, nypl.org)
Open House New York
This ninth annual celebration of New York City architecture and design features neighborhood tours, lectures and access to landmarks and private residences. For details, see page 16.
Brooklyn Vintage Crawl
Vintage stores throughout Greenpoint and Williamsburg – including seven Wonders, left – are offering special deals and promotions. (Sun., noon, vintagecrawl..com for map of participating stores)
'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores It seems shark sightings are dominating headlines on Long Island and researchers are on a quest to find out why more sharks are showing up in Long Island waters. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discusses how to stay safe.
'Beneath the Surface': A look at the rise in shark sightings off LI shores It seems shark sightings are dominating headlines on Long Island and researchers are on a quest to find out why more sharks are showing up in Long Island waters. NewsdayTV meteorologist Rich Von Ohlen discusses how to stay safe.
