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15 Things to Do in Brooklyn This November
What you need to check out in the borough this month
November’s here, and while it will presumably get colder, for now, it’s (relatively) warm, and there’s a lot going on—starting with a presidential election.
Barclays Center stays busy all month, starting with the R&B Forever Tour on Nov. 9. The evening features TGT, a supergroup consisting of Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank. Later, on Nov. 15 and 16, Kacey Musgraves brings her Deeper Well World Tour to Brooklyn alongside Lord Huron and Nickel Creek.
The 20th Annual New York Comedy Festival also comes to Brooklyn, delivering shows throughout the borough between Nov. 7 and 17—including Gabriel Iglesias at Kings Theatre and Second City New York’s big festival debut.
For the borough’s many runners, the Brooklyn Fall Half Marathon, in both 10K and 5K iterations, steps off in Prospect Park on Nov. 10. And before you drift off into a tryptophan-induced coma, you can run the 2024 Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s popular “Lightscape” returns with illuminated sculptures on Nov. 22 and runs through Jan.5. And if you’re in search of over-the-top holiday lighting, Dyker Heights Christmas light tours resume on Nov. 29.
November 4
Tinashe’s Match My Freak World Tour
Tinashe is set to play Brooklyn this month on her Match My Freak World Tour—if you don’t know that line from her song “Nasty,” you do from X. You can catch her on Nov. 4 at Brooklyn Paramount.
November 5
November 7
Diwali at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum invites families to celebrate Diwali on Thursday, November 7. Co-presented with the Culture Tree, the event will highlight the famous Indian story that teaches children the meaning of devotion, love, kindness, and valor. Other activities include a mithai (Indian sweets) workshop and lantern-making in the Museum’s ColorLab art studio.
November 7 to 17
The 20th Annual New York Comedy Festival
The New York Comedy Festival brings together many of the country’s top comedians over more than 100 shows across the city. Brooklyn is hosting some of the fest’s biggest draws, including Gabriel Iglesias at Kings Theatre, Second City New York’s festival debut, the Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and dozens more, over 10 days at locations in the borough.
November 9
R&B Forever Tour at Barclays Center
TGT, the Tyrese, Ginuwine, and Tank supergroup, and Bell Biv Devoe are coming through Barclays Center alongside special guests Silk. Expect anthems.
November 10
The Brooklyn Fall Half Marathon is a sight to see, even if you’re not running it. If you do participate, you can choose the half, 10K, or 5K. Or you can just hang out in Prospect Park and cheer on the runners.
November 10 and 11
RAW WINE returns on Nov. 10 and 11 for a two-day celebration of the world’s best natural, organic, and biodynamic wine talent. The event was founded by France’s first female Master of Wine, Isabelle Legeron, who was recently awarded a Légion d’Honneur for her work. This year, you can sample pours from over 120-plus growers from Austria, Brazil, France, Italy, Japan, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United States, and more.
November 11
Don Toliver at Barclays Center
Texas comes to Brooklyn when Don Toliver and his Psycho Tour pull up to Barclays Center. Don’t sleep on the special guests—including Ski Mask the Slump God, Monaleo, and Molly Santana—either. Toliver’s touring in support of his new album, Hardstone Psycho.
November 15 and 16
Kacey Musgraves at Barclays Center
On Nov. 15 and 16, Kacey Musgraves brings her Deeper Well World Tour to Barclays Center. Lord Huron and Nickel Creek will open for the “Follow Your Arrow” singer on both nights.
November 21 to 23
Modest Mouse at Brooklyn Steel
Modest Mouse celebrates the 20th anniversary of their hit 2004 album, Good News For People Who Love Bad News, with three performances at Brooklyn Steel. If you miss their shows on Nov. 21, 22, and 23, you just might find yourself wishing the good times were killing you.
November 21 to 23, 29 and 30
Second City New York’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays
The Second City New York brings holiday cheer with their new Mainstage show, “Wreck the Halls: The Second City New York’s Guide to Surviving the Holidays.” The show roasts everything from festive family gatherings and awkward office parties to overplayed holiday movies and Mariah Carey’s Christmas hits.
November 22 to January 5
Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s “Lightscape”
Brooklyn’s most enchanting winter show is back for 2024. “Lightscape” brings Brooklyn Botanic Garden to life with illuminated sculptures, bright colors projected on the garden’s trees, seasonally decorated architecture and water fountains, and more. This year, there will be a mixture of new and returning-favorite light installations.
November 23 to January 1
Frost Fest at Luna Park is back for the second annual beachfront winter experience at Coney Island. Visitors can check out the skating rink and enjoy rides and attractions, holiday lights and décor, photos with Santa, holiday shopping, and festive food options.
November 28
The Turkey Trot is a Prospect Park tradition and one of Brooklyn’s most popular races. This five-miler is the perfect way to kick off Thanksgiving—plus, the winner receives a pie. This year, the Trot partners for a third time with the American Indian Community House, which serves Native Americans living in New York City.
November 29 to December 30
Dyker Heights Christmas light tours
This time of year, Dyker Heights transforms into an explosion of Christmas sights and sounds: lights, life-size Santas, sleighs, snowmen, Christmas carols blasting from loudspeakers. You can tour the neighborhood by foot, bus, and even limo.
