The three things you need to know today in New York: Fri January 12

1. Graffiti artist Barry McGee has a new gallery show in New York. Go see his drawings, paintings and sculptures through February 17. 

2. The Black Comic Book Festival starts today. The free two-day event features everything from cosplay competitions to film screenings. 

3. Reverse cocktails are the latest drink trend in New York. One of the best is the Upside Down Dirty Gibson at Dante, made with vermouth and pickled onion brine. 

For more events, check in with Time Out throughout the day.