November 2022


November 1st

Fort Greene

Embarqued: Stories of Soil

This U.S.-premiere dance-theatre work from choreographer Stefanie Batten Bland explores colonization, enslavement, and memorialization through visceral storytelling.

November 2nd

Sunset Park

Roof Stoop Sunday: Ruby’s Kitchen

Enjoy contemporary Pakistani cuisine at this Brooklyn Grange event, where Chef Ruby Jawaid will be sharing her story and delicious cooking.

November 3rd

Harlem

Blaze: Hudson Valley

With fall underway, it’s the perfect time to head up to the Hudson Valley for an immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of an 18th-century estate.

 
 
 

November 4th

Midtown West

Never Alone

This MoMA exhibition explores the ways that interaction design—which considers the relationships between objects and people—influences our digital behavior

 
 

November 5th

Fort Greene

Open for Everything at BAM

Featuring 17 Roma performers and five members of the Berlin-based dance company DorkyPark, this dance-theatre spectacle celebrates Romani dance and music traditions.

 
 

November 6th

Upper West Side

Cool Solutions for Hot Cities

Professor of Urban Ecology Timon McPhearson will discuss the importance of cities in developing climate change adaptation strategies.

 
 
 
 

November 7th

East Hampton, NY

Hamptons International Film Festival

Taking place October 7-16, the 30th annual film festival will attract thousands of spectators to its hundreds of screenings and signature programs.

 
 
 
 

November 8th

Prospect Heights

Oktoberfest with Bed-Vyne Brew

Enjoy craft beers and wines, meet local brewers, and enjoy live music at Oktoberfest in the Brooklyn Museum’s Sculpture Garden.

 
 
 
 
 

November 9th

Upper West Side

Jurassic Park in Concert

“Jurassic Park” will come to life with the New York Philharmonica’s performance of the John Williams score, played along with the film.

 
 
 
 

November 10th

The Bronx

East of sun, west of moon

Oscar yi Hou questions what it means to be “Asian American” at a time of heightened violence against Asian communities in the U.S.

 
 
 
 
 

November 11th

Washington Heights

At Ease

See New York through the eyes of 23 veterans when you visit the “At Ease: Photographs by Military Veterans in New York” exhibition at the Morris Jumel Mansion.

 


 

November 12th

The Bronx

Fall Forest Weekend

Explore New York City’s largest old-growth woodland landscape, the Thain Family Forest, alongside Chenae Bullock, a member and historian of the Shinnecock Nation.

 
 
 
 

November 13th

Prospect Heights

Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair

The 16th annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair, perfect for book lovers of all ages, returns with 40 Brooklyn authors and illustrators.

 
 
 

November 14th

West Village

Edward Hopper’s New York

During the nearly six decades that Hopper called NYC “home,” he distilled the urban experience into depictions of out-of-the-way corners that showed the paradoxes of the changing city.

 
 
 


 

November 15th

Upper West side

“I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli

Learn how Jewish immigrants from Central and Eastern Europe adapted food traditions to create Jewish delis, a cornerstone of American culture.

 
 
 

November 16th

Central Park

Central Park Conservancy’s Gala: Central Park Mod

Attend the Central Park Conservancy’s Annual Gala, “Central Park Mod,” for an evening of cocktails, dinner, and dancing.

 
 
 
 

November 17th

East Harlem

Halal and the City

Halal carts are a staple of the city’s food scene. During this discussion, learn how halal food fits into the context of NYC.

 
 
 
 

November 18th

Upper West Side

Designing Women Market

Visit this curated marketplace featuring textiles, crafts, jewelry, and more—all created by women makers.

 
 
 
 

November 19th

Fort Greene

Trojan Women

The ancient Korean musical storytelling form pansori fuses with Greek tragedy and K-pop to result in “Trojan Women,” a stunning production from the National Theater of Korea.

 
 
 
 

November 20th

Hudson Yard

Pardo é Papel: The Glorious Victory and New Power

Brazilian artist Maxwell Alexandre’s paintings, which celebrate the empowerment of Black people, will be on view at The Shed.

 
 
 
 
 
 

November 21st

East Harlem

City of Faith: Religion, Activism, and Urban Space

This new exhibition at the Museum of the City of New York explores the surprising relationships between religion and public spaces, with a focus on South Asian American communities.

 
 

November 22nd

Upper East Side

Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art

Examine rarely seen masterpieces of Maya art of the Classic period (250-900 A.D.) in which gods are depicted through towering sculptures and detailed ornaments.

 
 
 

November 23rd

Upper West Side

Víkingur Ólafsson Plays Ravel

Hear Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson’s performance of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major.

 
 
 
 

November 24th

Around NYC

Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner

Enjoy a delicious, stress-free Thanksgiving dinner at one of these restaurants with special holiday menus.

 
 
 
 
 
 

November 25th

Floral Park

Illuminate the Farm Lantern Festival

Head to Queens County Farm to experience an immersive world of light as the farm hosts the annual Winter Lantern Festival.

 
 
 
 

November 26th

Water Mill, NY

Kahlo: An Expanded Body

This multi-gallery exhibition at the Parrish Art Museum offers a groundbreaking look into Frida Kahlo’s life and work through the lens of her medical history.

 
 
 

November 27th

Prospect Heights

Thierry Mugler: Couturissime

Discover the fascinating universe of French designer and perfume creator Thierry Mugler, whose bold silhouettes and innovative approach to haute couture revolutionized the world of late 20th century fashion.

 
 
 
 
 

November 28th

West Village

No existe un mundo poshuracán

“No existe un mundo poshuracán: Puerto Rican Art in the Wake of Hurricane Maria” explores how artists have responded to the transformative years following the deadly hurricane of 2017.

 
 
 

November 29th

Midtown West

The UNICEF Gala

Support the work of UNICEF, which works to ensure the health and education of children around the world, by attending the 2022 gala, featuring a DJ set by Questlove.

 
 
 
 

November 30th

Upper East Side

Euphoria

Commissioned by the Park Avenue Armory, this immersive new film installation by Julian Rosefeldt is presented in an arena-like setting, fully surrounding the viewer.