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The Nets Keep it Pushing and Disney Worlds Collide at Barclays Center This Month
Plus: Young Miko, Jessie Reyes, John Summit, and everything else happening at the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush in November
As November kicks the holiday season into gear, with Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas and Hanukkah right behind it, so too is Barclays Center settling into its busiest rhythm of the year. The Brooklyn Nets‘ season is in full swing; WWE Raw and SmackDown will bring wrestling’s biggest names, including John Cena and Roman Reigns, to the arena for a two-show event on November 2; and the concert calendar spans everything from Israeli pop to EDM.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s on the schedule at Barclays Center this month.
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Concerts
To kick off a packed month of events, the Israeli pop star is pulling to Brooklyn for two nights at the start of the month. Adam will surely wow fans at Brooklyn’s most famous arena, with his fusion of Mizrahi music and Western pop instrumentation.
November 2: Two Shows. One Night. WWE RAW & SmackDown
Wrestling fans will lose their minds with a massive night of high-flying action as Raw and SmackDown share the arena for two shows on November 2 at 5:30pm. This will be John Cena’s return to Raw for the final episode before Crown Jewel.
Young Miko is sure to invoke vibes on a school night, as the Puerto Rican rapper and singer brings her “Late Checkout Tour” to Barclays on November 5 at 8:00pm, where the crowd will presumably lose it when Miko’s banger “wassup” blares through the world-class Barclays system.
November 7: Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour
Calling all Disney kids (and adults): the all-new “Disney Worlds Collide Concert Tour” is bringing together the worlds of Descendants, ZOMBIES, and Camp Rock in an “unforgettable new arena spectacular” at the corner of Atlantic and Flatbush.
After hitting London for an Amy Winehouse tribute concert in honor of the 20th anniversary of Winehouse’s Back to Black album last month, Canadian singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez brings her “A Little Vengeance Tour” to Brooklyn on November 19 at 8:00pm. Expect her to play hits like “Figures” and “Gatekeeper,” and maybe even carry some of those tenderly soulful tributaries across the pond with her.
November 21 and 22: The Neighbourhood
After five years away, California band Neighbourhood returns with Nessa Barrett and Noise Dept. to bring “THE WOURLD TOUR” to Barclays for two nights. Barrett is expected to perform on November 21 and 22, while Noise Dept. will only perform on November 21.
November 28 and 29: John Summit
John Summit will be closing out the month at the arena with back-to-back nights of his “CTRL ESCAPE Tour,” featuring Cassian and Jackie Hollander as his support. All ages are permitted, but this one’s suggested for the 18+ crowd.
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Games
November 4: Brooklyn Nets vs. Charlotte Hornets
The Nets have lost some air-tight games thus far this season (like that overtime heartbreaker to Boston on October 27) but managed to start this month with a nail-biting victory over the Pacers. On Wednesday (also AAPI night), they’ll host the Hornets, who’ve had a decent start to their season.
November 16: Brooklyn Nets vs. Philadelphia 76ers
The Nets come back to Barclays Center, after a few weeks on the road, to host the “PHAB-5” of the Philadelphia 76ers, who, at the time of this writing, are ranked second in the Eastern Conference (though that may change by the time you read this).
November 18: Brooklyn Nets vs. Chicago Bulls
The Nets return home to host Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls for ABA Night on November 18. This should be a good one, as the teams are pretty evenly matched. But it’s also an opportunity to see some of the legends who’ve worn the jersey over the last 60 years, who will be honored before and during the game.
November 20: Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic
Group play for the NBA Cup continues on November 20, with the Magic (likely still Banchero-less for a few more games), pulling up to Barclays.
November 30: Brooklyn Nets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
The Nets close out the month against an injury-riddled (but somehow only slightly less championship-caliber) Oklahoma City Thunder on the last day of November.
