Weekend Guide: The NYC Marathon and Day of the Dead events

By Joshua Encinias

For some, it’s still spooky season with Día de los Muertos falling on this weekend — for others, Christmas can’t come soon enough. Whatever you’re into, there’s plenty to do this weekend.

Day of the Dead is being celebrated at Green-Wood Cemetery on Friday with family-friendly events all afternoon. Xanadu is holding it down on Friday night with an Afro-Latin Día de los Muertos party, featuring live music and skating.

Saturday brings the first Christmas event of the season. C’mon Everybody hosts Defrosting: A Mariah Carey Tribute Show to get you into a yuletide spirit a bit earlier than usual. Too soon? Also on Saturday, metal legends Iron Maiden come to Barclays Center.

The New York Marathon is on Sunday, and you can cheer on the runners as they pass through Downtown Brooklyn at Mile 8. There will be coffee and cowbells to support the runners while supplies last. The weekend winds down with NEWCOMERS: An Evening of Bell House Debuts. Come see the city’s best new comedians right in Brooklyn.

One more quick thing: One Love Community Fridge opened a community fridge at DeKalb Market Hall this week, just in time for Giving Month in November. OLCF is addressing food insecurity by opening fridges in neighborhoods where access to quality food is most needed, with the latest at DeKalb Market Hall supported by vendors. You can donate to OLCF or take what you need from the fridge as needed.

Have a great weekend.

Friday, November 1

Día de los Muertos celebrations in Brooklyn
Celebrate the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) this Friday through Sunday all across the borough.

• Green-Wood Cemetery kicks off Día de los Muertos with its Day of the Dead Family Celebration on Friday. Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly crafts, performances, music, activities, and food from 4 to 7 p.m.
• On Saturday, The Brooklyn Children’s Museum hosts a day of art-making, dance, music, food, and a visit to their community ofrenda to add memories and stories of your loved ones. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The US Mexico Chamber of Commerce transforms a section of Meserole Street on Saturday into a little Mexico for its annual celebration of Día de los Muertos. The event highlights Mexican cuisine, entertainment, culture, and cocktails. 6 p.m. to midnight.

Second City Presents: Ruthless Acts of Kindness
Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.
The Second City improv institution opened their new outpost in Brooklyn this year — their first-ever in New York — and they’re performing “Ruthless Acts of Kindness” on Saturday night. The show is a hilarious exploration of the most perilous dilemma of the modern era: dealing with other people. 64 N 9th Street. Ticket prices vary.

Xanadu Club Night
7 p.m.
Xanadu is throwing an Afro-Latin party for Día de los Muertos. The special skate session features live music from Combo Chimbita, Coco Maria, Mickey Perez, and Uproot Andy. 262 Starr Street. Tickets are $32.71.

Saturday, November 2

A Current Affair: Pop-Up Vintage Marketplace
Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day
Shop vintage apparel this weekend at A Current Affair in Industry City. Bringing together over 70 premier vintage retailers and private dealers from both coasts and beyond, A Current Affair will make their pieces available at the Box Factory inside Industry City on Saturday and Sunday. 51 34th Street. Tickets are $21.88 per day or $52.75 for both days, with an early preview entry time on Saturday.

‘The Prince and the Magic Flute’ at Puppetworks
Every Saturday and Sunday through November 17 at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Puppetworks’ fall presentation in its Brooklyn theater is the comic adventure “The Prince & the Magic Flute,” based on the world’s most-produced opera, by Mozart. Recommended for ages 4 and up. 338 6th Avenue (at 4th Street). Tickets are $10 for kids and $11 for adults. Reservations are recommended: puppetworksinfo@gmail.com.

Defrosting: A Mariah Carey Tribute Show
7 p.m.
Christmas comes early to C’mon Everybody with a special Mariah Carey tribute show on Saturday night. The evening features performers Pam Who!?, Daniella Darling, Junior Mintt, Dyonne, Cheeks Viola, and music by DJ Lucky. 325 Franklin Avenue. Tickets are $12.36.

Iron Maiden at Barclays Center
7:30 p.m.
Get ready for some livin’ after midnight. English heavy metal legends Iron Maiden bring The Future Past World Tour 2024 to Barclays Center on Saturday night. The tour includes songs from both Iron Maiden’s most recent studio album “Senjutsu” as well as their seminal 1986 album “Somewhere In Time,” alongside other fan favorites. The Hu opens. 620 Atlantic Avenue. Tickets begin at $71.

Luis Fernando Presents: Día de Muertos Masquerade
10 p.m.
Come to 3 Dollar Bill on Saturday night for chic and sexy masquerade inspired in Mexico’s iconic Day of the Dead, featuring performances by the superstars from Drag Race Mexico. Enjoy a night filled with iconic masks, sick music and jaw dropping performances by Drag Race Mexico’s Elektra Vandergeld, Eva Blunt, Horacio Potasio, and iconic NYC Mexican performers La Zavaleta, DD Fuego, Freeda Kulo, Cholula Lemon, Paloma and Trouble. Music by DJs Jon Ali & Luis Fernando. 260 Meserole Street. Tickets begin at $28.52.

Sunday, November 3

Downtown Brooklyn NYC Marathon Cheering Station
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
You can (and should!) cheer runners all along the marathon route Sunday. Or meet at Mile 8 in Downtown Brooklyn where Batalá and L Train Brass Band will be performing and coffee will be provided by Coffee Project while supplies last. Plus, you can ring Downtown Brooklyn cowbells to cheer on the runners. The Plaza at 300 Ashland in Downtown Brooklyn. Free.

Brooklyn Museum Pop-up Market
10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Brooklyn Pop-up meets every Sunday for a weekly artisan market with 30-plus vendors at the Brooklyn Museum. Hosted at the museum’s front plaza, this year’s pop-up expands its food offerings and offers new activations and other initiatives to bring Brooklyn together. 200 Eastern Parkway. Free.

The Brooklyn Mirage 2024 Season Finale
4 p.m.
On Sunday, Avant Gardner closes out The Brooklyn Mirage’s season of sold-out shows from global talent with a free season closing party. BRIT Award-winning indie band JUNGLE is headlining, joined by local favorites including Neal Frances, Fundido, and Lauren Murada, followed by a surprise finale you’ll have to see to believe. 140 Stewart Avenue. Free.

Histories II: Medieval
5 p.m.
Words from 1,000 years ago are recited to the contemporary American composers on this program at Roulette Intermedium. Featuring Samuel Barber’s classic setting of marginalia, a world premiere by David Ludwig, and works by Libby Larsen and Gilda Lyons that highlight the overlooked female perspective. Performers at the concert include sopranos Elisabeth Marshall, Sara LeMesh, Jennifer Zetlan, mezzo-soprano Erin Wagner, and pianist Nana Shi and Michael Brofman. 509 Atlantic Avenue. Tickets are $35.

Kréol Fest: a celebration of Creole culture
6 p.m.
Kréol Fest is an artistic celebration and intersection of Creole cultures. Born from a need to educate and connect, it highlights the richness and diversity of Creole heritage. Cafe Ezrulie will host artists from Haiti, New Orleans, Trinidad, Guyana, and Reunion Island. The program includes panel conversations, live performances, workshops, vendors, and a DJ set. Tickets are $19.57.

NEWCOMERS: An Evening of Bell House Debuts
7:30 p.m.
Discover the rising class of NYC comedy as 15 comics make their Bell House debuts doing rapid-fire sets. The evening features Jo Sunday, Sila Puhl, Will Lampe, Keegan Tindall, Kendall Relf, Kenya Elan, Ash Diggs, Shaunak Godkhindi, Meredith Dietz, Heidi Grandberry, Kelly Bachman, Lily Armstrong, Liam Nelson, Emily Wirth and Ryan Roman. 149 7th Street. Tickets are $14.30