Weekend Picks
Friday November 17, 2006
- Holiday Markets -- The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park, an outdoor holiday market featuring goodies from 100 merchants and artists, opens on Saturday. Shop for unique holiday gifts and maybe take a free spin on the ice at The Pond At Bryant Park skating rink. Get ready for more NYC holiday gift markets opening over the next week.
- Big Apple Comic Book, Art and Toy Convention -- This weekend-long comic book and pop culture expo is a can't-miss event for fans. Meet two Batmen, Daisy Duke, and others. Special guests will include Val Kilmer, Adam West, Joyce DeWitt, and Walter Koenig.
- New York Divided -- New York Divided: Slavery and The Civil War is a new exhibit opening at The New York Historical Society this weekend. Learn little-known facts about New York during this turbulent period of history and view rare historical photos and artifacts, including one of the lottery wheels that helped spark the Draft Riots.
- Gay Life Expo -- The Gay Life Expo is a weekend of entertainment, exhibits, and fun for the New York gay community. More than 20,000 attendees will converge on Jacob Javits Center to check out 300 exhibitors, performers, and speakers including Martina Navratilova.
- Lighting of the UNICEF Snowflake -- On Saturday, join Clay Aiken for the unveiling of the 16-foot Baccarat crystal UNICEF snowflake and the seasonal window displays at Tiffany & Co. Enjoy free cookies and cocoa while you admire the holiday bling.
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