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Friday 22
Outsider Art Fair Metropolitan Pavilion; 11am; $20–$100
Since the first Outsider Art Fair 25 years ago, interest in self-taught and folk artists has grown exponentially in the art world—so much so that the genre has had a major stylistic impact on many insider artists, including some with MFAs from the most important graduate programs in the country. This fair remains the premier showcase for this category of work, with a reach that's become worldwide.
BroadwayCon New York Hilton; 10am; Marketplace explorer (does not include programming) $50, Daily Pass (marketplace and programming $95, full weekend pass $250)
With the meteoric rise in popularity of New York Comic Con, the theater addicts of Broadway and beyond were bound to organize a weekend blowout of their own. Opt in for the full day passes to check out gatherings and panels including "I Was a Teenage Diva" and "As If We Never Said Hello: The Andrew Lloyd Weber Fan Meetup," master classes and panels led by stars like Michael Cerveris and Jenn Colella, cabaret, singalongs and more. For the real convention floor experience, hit the marketplace and snag all the collectables and souvenirs you can from your favorite shows. Unlike most cons, BroadwayCon has a free autograph policy, so prepare for some long lines.
Party Line: Traxx + Antenes Location TBA; 10pm; $10–$15, $20 at the door
The monthly Party Line, dedicated to the sounds of house, disco and more, returns to a secret Brooklyn loft space to host Chicago's Traxx and Brooklyn's own Antenes. One of the founding fathers of the intergalactic house music genre “Jakbeat,” Traxx—an aficionado of down-and-dirty analog action—has releases on notable labels such as Rush Hour and L.I.E.S. in addition to his own label Nation. Modular technician-musician Antenes, who was featured in the documentary I Dream of Wires, uses self-built sequencers and synths in all of her tracks, creating one-of-a-kind unique sounds augmented in her sets of “acid-laced techno, shimmering electro and beyond.” Support comes from residents BLT and Ben Manzone. For location and tickets, email thepartylineinfo@gmail.com.
Hello Kitty by OPI event at various locations and times; free
You’ll brave the bitter cold in order to snag free nail polish and hot chocolate, right? In honor of the new Hello Kitty by OPI collection, the brand will be stationed in four different locations on Thursday (West Side Highway at Vesey St 8:30–11:30am, Flatiron outside Eataly 1–4pm) and Friday (Bryant Park 8:30–11:30am, Chelsea Market 1–4pm) to give out complimentary polish, pink and dark hot chocolate and special treats from the Hello Kitty Café
Sarah Silverman and Friends BAM Howard Gilman Opera House; 8pm; $45–$60
Need any further evidence that comedy’s lowbrow is becoming accepted in the hallowed halls of high culture? Silverman takes her acerbic, off-color act to the BAM opera house. Bring Mom—if BAM approves, she’d be wrong to disagree.
Saturday 23
New York Jewish Film Festival Walter Reade Theater (at Lincoln Center); noon; $14
Film Society of Lincoln Center and the Jewish Museum have teamed up for the 25th edition of this enormous festival event, which features screenings of noteworthy new pics like Natalie Portman's writing/directing debut A Tale of Love And Darkness and Joey Kuhn's intimate romance Those People, along with retrospectives of classics like Welcome to the Dollhouse, featuring director Todd Solondz and more. With up to five screening per day, this jam-packed fest makes it worth it to play hooky and skip out to the movies.
90s Bar Crawl Village Lantern; 2pm; $25
Some of the finest bars and taverns in the West Village will be blasting Whitney Huston, Oasis and TLC like the first Clinton was still in office at this wild bender through town. Dirt cheap drink specials and classic ’90s jams running at every bar will keep you in the teen spirit late into the night.
Winter Antiques Show Park Avenue Armory; 6pm; $25
History buffs have 73 booths of decorative housewares, furniture and tableaux to riffle through at this vintage art and antiques fair. Perhaps take a look at some luxurious and incredibly detailed furniture from the 18th and 19th century. Those obsessed with all things sparkly can gawk at European and American antique jewelry, Fabergé, gold snuffboxes and objets de vertu. There are also daily lectures and works in preview especially for the show.
“Fairy Tale Fashion” The Museum at FIT; 10am; free
Cinderella's glass slipper was only the beginning. Immerse yourself in enchanted worlds where contemporary couture merges seamlessly with the imaginings of childhood. In vibrantly realized settings like "Castle," "Forest" and "Sea," you'll be able to see tales of Snow White, the Little Mermaid and more in fully realized runway majesty by designers including Thierry Mugler, Christian Louboutin and Manish Arora. You won't be able to choose which ruby slippers you'll want to take you home.
The Men + No Ice + Junk Boys Aviv; 8pm; $10
The Men swap singers and shuffle styles at will, rambling between loping country-rock, fuzz-blasted melodic punk and noisy psychedelic sprawl as last heard on 2014's Tomorrow's Hits, its most confident, extroverted set yet. The crew has teased the possibility of new tunes this year, so hopefully we'll see those rumors become realities at this memorial concert for avant-composer Billy Cohen.
Sunday 24
Nitehawk Brunch Screenings: On the QT Nitehawk Cinema; 11:45am; $11
Munch on a warm dish of brown butter crêpe or Nitehawk’s eggs Benedict with a side of Quentin Tarantino at the indie theater’s film series, showcasing the four early feature flicks that made Tarantino one of the most influential director’s of the 1990s (and of, er, all time). Check out Reservoir Dogs (Jan 23–24).
Tat it Up Grumpy Bert; noon; free
Some of Brooklyn's finest tattoo and street artists let loose with their wildest designs on canvas and kits provided by Boundless Brooklyn. See some stunning designs and get some inspiration for your next tattoo.
Stop ‘N’ Swap Westbeth Gallery; 11am; free
Whether you're dying to get rid of your duds or need to satiate your shopping cravings without going into debt, you're likely to be satisfied at this makeshift clothing, games and housewares fair. If you've got clean, reusable items, bring them, and prepare to dig for some gems in the clothing piles.
Urban Park Ranger Hike: Historic New York Bartow-Pell Museum; 1pm; free with R.S.V.P.
Head to the Bartow-Pell Museum, a former country home that has witnessed New York City's many changes over the past 150 years, for a fascinating historical tour of the grounds led by a Park Ranger. Learn about legendary families including the Pells and the Native American Siwanoy tribe, and view a massive glacial rock discovered in the mansion's vicinity.
Courtshop Denim sale Courtshop; 11am; free to attend
You wouldn't know your wardrobe was lacking in the denim department until you stumble into Courtshop's two slammin' boutiques (Notlita and Williamsburg). Luckily, the contemporary-cool brand is hosting a killer blowout at both locations, where you can snag jeans ($60), skirts ($45), dresses ($55), jackets ($45) and shorts ($45) for way less than normal retail prices. Bonus: The owners are including 20 percent off all regualr priced items in-store, too.