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The Javits Center once more becomes deluged by nerdy happenings as the New York Comic Con returns October 9th to the 12th. Artists, actors, animators and more will be at the event spanning the entire Javits Center. Special guests include actress comic artist Wendy Pini (creator of Elfquest), actress May Hong (K-Pop: Demon Hunters), author George R.R. Martin (A Song of Ice and Fire), and many more!
NYCC also features a plethora of panels and discussions from ones focused on school libraries to meeting the cast of your favorite anime. Panels include "DC Black Label, and Beyond!", "GAYSIANS! Visibility, Voice & Victory", "The McFarlane Toys Multiverse", a panel featuring the cast of Bob’s Burgers, and more. The NYCC Writer's Block showcases authors, bookish panels, and signings. All that on top of a mountain of exhibitors, publishers, and brands on the show floor.
To learn more, go to: https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/
New York Comic Con
October 9 - 12, 2025
Javits Center
429 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
The true sign that spring is here has arrived, The New York International Auto Show graces the Jacob Javits Center once more from April 18th to the 27th with the past, present, and future of automobiles on display to the public.
Along with manufacturers such as Cadillac, Ford, Dodge, Subaru, and many more, the NY International Auto Show also includes several special exhibitions. Check out the Exotics Display with hypercars and luxury EVs from Koenigsegg, Rimac, Lotus and more. The Golden Era of the Automobile exhibit showcases a lineup of vintage cars, including a ’57 Cadillac Eldorado, ’58 Buick Limited, and ’56 Packard Caribbean. Trans Am Worldwide features three reimagined Chevelle Super Sports, combining iconic ‘60s and ‘70s styling with today’s top-tier performance, suspension, and drivetrain technology. Never Ride Stock is a display of custom car culture at its finest.
For those looking for a real spin, the Auto Show also includes several test tracks such as the EV Test Track, Camp Jeep, Ford Bronco Built Wild Ride, and the Hyundai Test Track.
To learn more, go to: https://www.autoshowny.com/
New York International Auto Show
April 18 - 27, 2025
Jacob Javits Center
429 11th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Taking place at the Javits Center, the 2025 Travel & Adventure Show, returns to New York Jan. 25-26 for its fourth year. As New York’s largest travel show, it boasts even more exhibitors, bigger trip giveaways and plenty of opportunities to pick up insights and tips courtesy of favorite travel experts.
As the largest travel show in the U.S., The Travel & Adventure Show provide guests with a one-stop platform to explore new destinations and book trips for the upcoming year, supplying extensive information from nearly 600 destinations, hotels, cruises and tour operators on site to provide their best insights.
With over 30 travel sessions available at the show, hosted by industry notables, guests will leave the show with ample information on where to go on their next trip. Attendees at the New York Show can enjoy an informative and entertaining lineup of speakers including sessions with Phil Keoghan, host and executive producer of CBS’ “The Amazing Race” and ‘Tough As Nails” discussing the best ways to check destinations off your bucket list.
Andrew McCarthy, director and travel writer conducts a reading of his newest book, “The Longest Way Home.” Travel expert and CBS Travel Editor Peter Greenberg will discuss tips for 2025 travel and Pauline Frommer editorial director of the “Frommer’s Guides” sharing the travel lessons she’s learned from her late father, among many others.
In addition to the returning speakers and activities, this year, the New York Travel & Adventure Show will be introducing a variety of new exhibits to the event, including:
• Discover the beauty of Petra Island in Mahopac, NY just 50 miles north of NYC. Enjoy guided tours of the masterpiece based on original Frank Lloyd Wright design.
• Find expanded European travel options from destinations and tour operators including new exhibitors Authentic Italy Adventures, Italian ArtVentures, DragonFLy Tours Italy, eTuk tours Rome, Wine Dark Sea Resort & Villas Greece and Rail Escape.
• With nearly two dozen Africa tour operators including new exhibitors Exclusive Uganda Safaris, Madagascar Photo Tours & Travel, Masailand Safari & Lodges – the Travel & Adventure Show is your first stop in exploring what is on many traveler’s bucket lists.
• Find all inclusive travel options not just for sun and sand, but even dude ranch getaways right in New York by 1000 Acres Ranch.
• Explore many new exhibitors both domestically and internationally from Arizona Office of Tourism to National Tourism Organization of Serbia, to Greater Wilmington Delaware CVB and Southern Delaware Tourism, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, Provincetown, MA, Visit Iwate, Japan and more.
Guests will be in awe of exhibits from key sponsors including Croatian National Tourist Office, Taiwan Tourism, Newfoundland & Labrador, Northwest Florida Beaches, Belize Tourism Board, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and Go Touch Down Travel & Tours.
Tickets start at just $16 online and $20 at the door and are free for children 16 years and younger.
The show will take place Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For more information on the New York Travel & Adventure Shows visithttps://travelshows.com/shows/new-york/
APAP|NYC returns January 10th to the 14th at the New York Hilton Midtown to bring together artists, agents, managers, producers, and presenters across the world of performing arts. The show features forums, panel discussion and affinity groups on topics such as classical music, dance, advocacy groups, cultural exchange and more. The show also features over 300 exhibitor booths at the APAP|NYC EXPO Commons.
18 artists will pitch new, diverse, exciting, tour-ready works at the UP NEXT! Artist Pitch Session ranging from scientific presentations for all ages to the blues and beyond. Tony Award-Winning, Emmy, SAG, and Grammy-Nominated Actress Kelli O’Hara will be the closing act at APAP
APAP is produced by the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, the national service, advocacy and membership organization for the presenting, booking, and touring field. The annual convening attracts nearly 4,000 professionals—artists, agents, managers, producers, presenters and more from America and around the world.
To learn more, go to: https://www.janartsnyc.org/apapnyc2025preview
APAP|NYC 2025
January 10 - 14, 2025
New York Hilton Midtown
1335 6th Ave.
New York, NY 10019