Events: Long Beach Comic Con on Saturday, Sunday

A John Carpenter signing, a panel of “The Simpsons’” “Treehouse of Horror” series and a talk by “Iron Man 3” director Shane Black are among the highlights at this year’s Long Beach Comic Con, an annual klatsch for comic, fantasy, sci-fi and horror buffs everywhere. A long program includes plenty of panels, signings and opportunities to dress up in nerdy finery. Long Beach Convention Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach. Sat.-Sun. $25 per day. https://www.longbeachcomiccon.com.