The Brick Bar: The LEGO-Themed Pop-Up Bar

Following their successful pop-ups in London, Sydney, and Melbourne, The Brick Bar is finally making its debut in New York City at The Bogart House in Brooklyn, where they’ve utilized over 1 million bricks to create the ultimate Instagram Lego Playground! With a local DJ pumping out the tunes all night long, attendees can expectContinue reading “The Brick Bar: The LEGO-Themed Pop-Up Bar”

Big Apple Comic Con 2019

Big Apple Comic Con celebrates its 22nd year in New York City! On March 9 & 10, Michael Carbonaro’s long-running show returned to Penn Plaza Pavilion inside Hotel Pennsylvania with celebrity headliners like William Shatner, Mike Colter, Brent Spiner, Kathleen Turner, as well as comic creators like Frank Cho, Tony Isabella, Ramona Fradon, Peter David,Continue reading “Big Apple Comic Con 2019”

Fanfaire NYC 2019

Fanfaire NYC is an annual 2-day festival brought to you by Manhattan’s very own High School of Art & Design. Over 100 artists & vendors appeared at the School from February 16-17, 2019. Alumni guests included Neal Adams (Class of ’59), Art Spiegelman (Class of ’65), Larry Hama (Class of ’67), and Michael Maddi… as wellContinue reading “Fanfaire NYC 2019”

Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Experience (Sony Square NYC)

Spider-Man swings back into Sony Square NYC from December 11, 2018 to January 31, 2019! With the release of Sony & Marvel’s hit animated film “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” comes the Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Experience! So get ready, Webheads, as we see what happens inside with a quick overview of the pop-up and aContinue reading “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Experience (Sony Square NYC)”

Excelsior: The World of Stan Lee (Society of Illustrators NYC)

Hey True Believers! From January 8, 2019 to March 30, 2019, the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators in NYC will feature a special tribute exhibit for comic book & pop culture icon Stan Lee. For decades, Stan was a pivotal part of the creative direction at Marvel Comics, and was responsible for the creationContinue reading “Excelsior: The World of Stan Lee (Society of Illustrators NYC)”

Top 10 Posts Of 2018

2018 wasn’t just a great year for conventions (21 for me this year!) but also some amazing pop-up exhibits, food events, and grand openings too! If you’re just joining me on the site today, here’s the perfect way to jump in with some of my most popular posts of the year! Thank you to allContinue reading “Top 10 Posts Of 2018”

FAO Schwarz NYC Reopening 2018

Almost three years after closing its flagship store on 5th Avenue in New York City, FAO Schwarz is back! The new store, located at 30 Rockefeller Plaza (the old NBC Experience Store), opened on Friday, November 16, 2018 and brought back classic renowned FAO Schwarz features as well as some new highlights. The famed FAOContinue reading “FAO Schwarz NYC Reopening 2018”

The Art of The Avengers and Other Heroes (Society of Illustrators NYC)

From July 5, 2018 to October 20, 2018, the Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators in NYC will showcase the largest selection of vintage & modern original Marvel art in the world! Come see significant comic book covers & pages from legends like Steve Ditko, Jack Kirby, John Romita, Jim Steranko, Walt Simonson,Continue reading “The Art of The Avengers and Other Heroes (Society of Illustrators NYC)”

Tasting Room At The Pint Shop NYC (Museum Of Ice Cream 2018)

The Museum Of Ice Cream is back in NYC this summer with an all new Instagram “playground” – TASTING ROOM x The Pint Shop! At The Pint Shop’s Tasting Room, you will be immersed into a hyper-sensory interactive classroom for your tastebuds. Our tasting experience is an exploration into the distinct flavors and ingredients thatContinue reading “Tasting Room At The Pint Shop NYC (Museum Of Ice Cream 2018)”

CradleCon 2018 (Cradle of Aviation Museum, Long Island NY)

CradleCon is brand new non-profit comic, collectible, and pop culture convention at the Cradle of Aviation Museum (Long Island, NY). Sponsored by Best Comics International, all proceeds benefit the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s mission in supporting Education and Preservation Programs. And to kick off this first-ever con, CradleCon brought some amazing guests: Harmontown’s Dan HarmonContinue reading “CradleCon 2018 (Cradle of Aviation Museum, Long Island NY)”

BookCon 2018 (June 2-3, 2018)

“BookCon is the event where storytelling and pop culture collide.” Hosted by ReedPOP (New York Comic Con, PAX, C2E2, Star Wars Celebration, MCM, etc…) at the Javits Center, you know that you’ll be immersed in an epic event full of good times with more authors & publishers than you can count, one-of-a-kind exhibitors, and ofContinue reading “BookCon 2018 (June 2-3, 2018)”

Dream Machine Pop-Up Exhibit (Brooklyn, NY)

Dream Machine is a pop-up interactive exhibit in Brooklyn, NY. Designed to be tactile and shareable, Dream Machine is not only Insta-worthy, but a truly immersive experience where you can get “lost” in 10 totally dreamy rooms! Let’s take a quick look inside and at the end of this post, be sure to check outContinue reading “Dream Machine Pop-Up Exhibit (Brooklyn, NY)”