Hi girlies,
November in NYC is giving comedy nights, holiday markets, light trails, and plenty of reasons to take yourself out. Here are 20 ideas for your calendar!
Catch a show 🎭
• The Rockettes: Christmas Spectacular at Radio City, starting November 4.
• NY Comedy Festival: Pick a comedy show around the city, November 6–15.
• DOC NYC: Make it a documentary movie date, November 11–19.
• Wynton Marsalis: Live jazz at Rose Theater, November 6–7.
• La Bohème: Dress up for the Met Opera, November 24 or 28.
• Big Apple Circus: Catch the new season starting November 27.
Get into the holiday spirit
• Meet the Tree: Welcome Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree on November 7. The lighting happens in December!
• Grand Central Holiday Fair: Browse gifts inside Vanderbilt Hall, starting November 9.
• Union Square Holiday Market: Shop and snack, starting November 12.
• NYBG Holiday Train Show: Explore a miniature NYC in the Bronx, starting November 14.
• Lightscape: Walk Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s illuminated trail, starting November 20.
• Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights: See glowing animal lanterns on select nights starting November 21.
• Bryant Park: Browse the holiday shops with a hot chocolate in hand.
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Watch the 100th parade on November 26.
Try something different 🎨
• Salon Art + Design: Browse art and beautiful interiors at Park Avenue Armory, November 4–8.
• Canstruction: See giant sculptures made from canned food at Brookfield Place, through November 9.
• Renegade Craft Fair: Find handmade treasures at Metropolitan Pavilion, November 14–15.
• Hard Art: Explore Black abstract art at MoMA PS1 in Queens, opening November 5.
• Bon Appétit LIVE: Cooking demos, tastings, and a Test Kitchen tour on November 14.
• Rétromobile: Admire vintage cars at the Javits Center, November 19–22.
Before you go: Book ticketed activities through the event or venue’s official website. Check the available dates and entry times before heading out.
My pick? Lightscape for an evening solo date, or a holiday market when you want something easy and spontaneous.
Which one is making your November calendar? Hit reply and tell me! 💌
— Adeola 👑
