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Exciting Events Around New York: November 2024

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Bronzeville The Musical

Mahdi Theatre Company Presents

 

Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th

 

Location: Apollo’s Historic Theater

 

Tickets: start at $67.80

 

Bronzeville The Musical is a thought provoking, soulful musical about a father who guides his wayward son on a journey of his ancestral history. In efforts to inspire his son to accept his greatness, he is challenged with this task in the midst of the great migration. This play revolves around redemption, faith, legacy and courage of a people.

 

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poetry me, please

Rashan Brown Presents

 

Saturday, November 30th at 7:00pm

 

Location:Apollo’s Historic Theater

 

Tickets: Start at $50.60

 

Rashan Brown presents poetry me, please at The Apollo—Back by Popular Demand!

 

After selling out in 2023, we’re bringing PMP back to the iconic theater for an unforgettable night of poetry in 2024. Join us on Saturday, November 30th as we continue to put spoken word on the main stage.

 

Hosted by the dynamic duo Young Prince & The Comedian, with sounds by DJ Complete, this night promises to be the LARGEST and most electrifying pure poetry show in New York and the greater Eastern Region. Expect performances from some of the world’s most acclaimed poets, surprise guest appearances, and musical talents that will inspire you. Experience poetry like never before—the PMP way.

 

poetry me, please isn’t just an event series; it’s a movement. We are a content production studio dedicated to giving artists a platform, providing access to a community of over 2,500 creatives, and offering high-quality video content to enhance their portfolios. We are your one-stop shop for expression and creativity, always putting poets first. This is more than a night out; it’s a chance to be part of history. no expectations, just a night at ease; but only one request; poetry me, please

 

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Ellen Wallop / Asia Society

Leo Bar Happy Hour

Featuring Maḏayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala, Asia Society’s fall exhibition

 

Thursday, November 7th from 5:30pm t0 8:00pm

 

Tickets: $25 includes one drink, followed by a cash bar

 

Enjoy a night of fun and culture! Join us at Leo Bar for Asia Society Museum’s fall exhibition, Maḏayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting from Yirrkala. Our signature monthly happy hour features free museum admission and guided tours of the exhibition, drink specials, DJ, and opportunities to make new connections. Music by DJ Kai Song.

 

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photo credit: Anna Kucera

Richard Bell: Embassy at Asia Society

Conversations on Indigenous sovereignty, land rights, and arts education

 

Saturday, November 16th from 12:30pm to 6:00pm

 

Asia Society is proud to present the artist Richard Bell’s major work, Embassy (2013­–ongoing). Bell is a member of the Kamilaroi, Kooma, Jiman and Gurang Gurang communities. He works in the intersection of activism and art and is committed through his practice the politics of Aboriginal emancipation and self-determination. His mediums include painting, installation, performance, and video, through which he explores the complex artistic and political problems of Western, colonial and Indigenous art production.

 

Embassy is a space for activism and dialogue in support of Aboriginal and indigenous land rights. It is activated through a series of public events. Created in 2013, it is inspired by the original Aboriginal Tent Embassy, which was pitched on the grounds of Canberra’s Parliament House in 1972 by four young activists. It has previously been presented at various locations around the world, including Tate Modern, London (2023); documenta fifteen, Kassel (2022); 20th Biennale of Sydney (2016); and Performa 15, New York (2015).

 

The Asia Society edition of Embassy features an afternoon of conversations joined by artists, scholars, and educators focusing on issues including Indigenous sovereignty, land rights, and arts education in Australia and North America.

 

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Gaviota

Wednesday, November 13th through Friday, November 22nd

 

Location: BAM Fisher, Fishman Space

 

Tickets: Start at $45

 

Part of Next Wave 2024 & Emerging Visions

 

Life resembles the abandoned and worm-eaten stage on the side of a lake in Chekhov’s 1895 play about a group of artists convening at a country estate. In an emotionally charged, stripped down interpretation, five actresses sit around an oversized table and offer an extremely intimate presentation of the Russian playwright’s “spectacle of waste” (The New Yorker). Directed by Guillermo Cacace, the Argentinian company—Muriel Sago, Paula Fernández Mbarak, Romina Padoan, Clarisa Korovsky, and Marcela Guerty—makes their North American debut with this striking vision of one of Chekhov’s best-known works, adapted by Juan Ignacio Fernández.

 

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Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists

Wednesday, November 13th through Sunday, November 17th

 

Location: BAM Strong, Harvey Theater

 

Tickets: Start at $35

 

Part of Next Wave 2024 & Emerging Visions

 

All families have their traditions—this one kills fascists.

 

The illustrious playwright and director Tiago Rodrigues, Artistic Director of the Festival d’Avignon, returns to BAM after 2021’s joyous By Heart with a courageous, compelling work with a jaw-dropping premise. For over 70 years, one Portuguese family has convened in a country house to take the life of a fascist, passing down their custom from generation to generation. But the latest Catarina, among the clan’s youngest members, has misgivings, prompting a fiery family drama that poses urgent questions: Can the rules of democracy be violated in order to defend it? Does violence have a place in the creation of a more equitable society? Catarina and the Beauty of Killing Fascists is a penetrating, poetic, and compassionate work about sacrifices made in the name of a better world.

 

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Sun Dogs: Filmmaker and Composer Pairings

Monday, November 18th through Tuesday, November 19th

 

Location: Peter Jay Sharp Building, Howard Gilman Opera House

 

Tickets: Start at $25

 

Part of Next Wave 2024 & Emerging Visions

 

An atmospheric phenomenon created by refracted light, a sun dog is striking proof that, when natural conditions are right, familiar elements can shift the way we see the world. This prismatic collaboration similarly allows us glimpses of another realm, bringing together inspired composer and filmmaker pairs to create short-format films presented alongside newly-created music for live orchestra. Featuring compositions by Arooj Aftab, Devonté Hynes, and more, performed by the electrifying new-music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, this boundless exploration of image and sound imagines how stories can be told both musically and visually from equal footing.

 

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Salsa Party

Thursday, November 7th from 6:00pm to 9:30pm

 

Location: Martha A. and Robert S. Rubin Lobby, 1st Floor

 

Tickets: This program is free; registration is encouraged. Admission is limited and first come, first served.

 

Celebrate the art of salsa and join in our monthly dance-filled evenings hosted by Balmir Dance Society! Start the night with a class led by professional dancers at 6 pm, followed by live music, social dancing, and performances by Brooklyn’s best Latin dance teams.

 

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Eighteenth Annual Brooklyn Children’s Book Fair

Sunday, November 10th from 11:0am to 3:30pm

 

Location: Beaux-Arts Court, 3rd Floor

 

Tickets: Free; registration is required.

 

Calling all young book lovers! Meet more than 40 of your favorite Brooklyn authors and illustrators as they share their latest publications. This free event features storybooks, picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels—fiction and nonfiction—for preschoolers to middle schoolers. Highlights include books in Hindi and Mandarin, along with works on topics as diverse as Ocean Parkway, Mars, Edward Gorey, trains, the ABCs, Prince, and poetry.

 

Throughout the day, children can chat with authors and illustrators, listen to readings and watch artists sketch, get books signed, meet a famous dog, and participate in book-related art projects.

 

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EVNIN RIsing Stars

Evnin Rising Stars I – Saturday November 2nd at 3:00pm

 

Evnin Rising Stars II – Sunday November 3rd at 3:00pm

 

Tickets: Start at $34

 

Young artists from Caramoor’s Evnin Rising Stars mentoring program perform in a pair of afternoon concerts for which the program’s Artistic Director, cellist Marcy Rosen, is joined by distinguished artists Todd Phillips, violin, and Daniel Phillips, viola. These concerts are the capstone of a weeklong residency at Caramoor in which these young musicians participate in workshops, reading sessions, and ensemble rehearsals, culminating in live performances with their mentors. Since 1992, this program has identified some of the finest musicians of the next generation and helped them cross the threshold from their student years into the early stages of a professional career.

 

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Terra String Quartet

2024–25 Ernst Stiefel String Quartet-in-Residence

 

Sunday, November 17th at 3:00pm

 

Tickets: Start at $34

 

The Terra String Quartet launches its year-long Caramoor residency with three well-loved chamber music masterpieces. A prizewinner at the 2023 Melbourne and Osaka International Chamber Music Competitions, Terra is a vibrant young ensemble committed to infusing the string quartet with equal parts passion, vitality, and humor. Over three concerts throughout the year, Terra shines the spotlight on Benjamin Britten’s three string quartets, which hold a special place in the chamber music repertoire for their innovation, expression, and enduring legacy.

 

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Danny Jonokuchi Big Band

Monday, November 11th at 7:00pm

 

Tickets: start at $20

 

Led by the dynamic composer and conductor Danny Jonokuchi, this powerhouse ensemble is set to light up the night with electrifying jazz. Dive into the lush harmonies and vibrant rhythms of a modern big band, all while enjoying the breathtaking views of Central Park.

 

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Dizzy's Club Thanksgiving, with Herlin Riley & Friends

Thursday, November 28th at 7:00pm

 

Tickets: $250 (event price includes a three-course menu, gratuity, and admission)

 

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Dizzy’s Club with a full menu of sumptuous holiday fare and the sounds of Herlin Riley, the celebrated New Orleans drummer. Known for his melodic finesse and dynamic rhythms, Riley has played alongside jazz legends like Ahmad Jamal and Wynton Marsalis. Experience his masterful drumming as he continues to honor the city’s rich musical legacy and inspire the next generation of artists.

 

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Bebop Revolution: The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis

Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th

 

Location: Rose Theater

 

Tickets: start at $42

 

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of jazz with Bebop Revolution at Rose Theater, directed by trombonist and composer Vincent Gardner. This exhilarating performance, featuring energetic big band arrangements by JLCO members, pays tribute to jazz greats like Dizzy Gillespie, Tadd Dameron, and Charlie Parker.

 

Adding to the excitement, the remarkable Ashley Pezzotti—hailed as one of the standout scat singers of our time with a deep love and understanding of bebop—returns following her acclaimed role as the featured vocalist in last season’s Big Band Holidays performances. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of bebop, brimming with electrifying solos and bold, innovative sounds.

 

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Joshua Redman Group feat. Gabrielle Cavassa

Friday, November 15th and Saturday, November 16th

 

Location: Rose Theater

 

Tickets: start at $42

 

Tenor saxophone legend Joshua Redman returns to Jazz at Lincoln Center with his acclaimed ensemble and award-winning New Orleans-based vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa. For the first time in his storied career, Redman has arranged beloved works specifically for vocals. Experience a moving evening presenting selections from his recent Blue Note release “where are we” like “Chicago Blues,” “Streets of Philadelphia,” “Do You Know What it Means to Miss New Orleans?,” and John Coltrane’s “Alabama” that celebrate the complexities of American life.

 

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TASTE OF MOTT HAVEN

Mae Mae Cafe featured as part of “Cycle 2”

 

Wednesday, November 20th at 5:00pm

 

Oyate Group, Mott Haven Rising, Hoodspitality, Canon Strategy Group and our additional partners collaborate to present Taste of Mott Haven. Mott Haven Rising focuses on neighborhood services, marketing, and emergency funding for South Bronx small businesses. These events will showcase the community’s diverse food scene. Together, they aim to revitalize the area and celebrate its unique culture.

 

Register and receive 1 free cocktail & 1 free appetizer.

 

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First Friday

Friday, November 1st from 10:00am to 9:00pm

 

Tickets: FREE!

 

Join Poster House on the First Friday of every month for free admission and extended hours! Explore the museum’s latest exhibitions and get in on the fun by attending a tour, workshop, performance, or activity throughout the day. Every First Friday is different, offering unique opportunities to engage with rotating exhibitions and the permanent collection.

 

1-7pm: Drop-In Silkscreen Printing with Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop

 

2-3pm: Monotype Printing Workshop – $15

 

4-5pm: Nike Type & Brand Tour

 

5-6:30pm: Space Jam Movie Screening

 

7-8pm: Gotham Cheer Performance

 

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Fall Family Day at Poster House

Sunday, November 10th from 10:00am to 2:00pm

 

Tickets: FREE!

 

Join Poster House’s Education Department for a day of free activities and fun for the whole family. In addition to complimentary museum admission, raffles, and drop-in art-making stations, attendees can enjoy all of our exciting family programs.

 

10am–2pm: Pick up one of our Kids’ Activity Cards at the Info Desk to play Poster Bingo around the museum. Finish a row and return to the Info Desk to claim a small prize.

 

10am–11am: Poster Tots

 

10am–12pm: Sticker Printmaking

 

10:30am–12pm: Poster Kids, Just Design It!

 

12pm–2 pm: Button Making

 

12:30pm–2pm: Bilingual Poster Kids, Just Design It!

 

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Photo: Kristen Wrzesniewski

Concert: Sarah Cahill

Sunday, November 10th from 2:00pm to 3:00pm

 

Location: Mark Twain Room

 

Tickets: $30 Adult/$16 Student

 

In conjunction with Fall Foliage weekend, pianist Sarah Cahill presents a program entitled The Woods So Wild, featuring a selection of sylvan themed music. Throughout music’s history, composers have celebrated nature and the great outdoors. As we urgently strive to preserve our precious environment, reflecting on nature through music heightens our attention to its great wonders. Beginning with William Byrd’s The Woods So Wild from 1590, Cahill takes listeners on a marathon journey through musical portraits of the natural world. Other featured pieces include Mamoru Fujieda’s Patterns of Plants, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Forest Scenes, and Erkki Melartin’s The Mysterious Forest, among others.

 

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Photo: Joshua Bright

Night Out at Wave Hill: Nighthunters Owl Adventure

Saturday, November 16th from 4:30pm to 8:30pm

 

Location: meet in Wave Hill House


Tickets:
$65, including admission to the grounds; $50 for Wave Hill Members.

 

Join us at Wave Hill for an exclusive after-hours encounter! Meet owls of all shapes and sizes. Birders and nature lovers will be treated to a special adventure as the sun sets over the Hudson and nocturnal creatures come to life.

 

“Early birds” can join a sunset nature walk with local NYC naturalists and birders Gabriel Willow and Ryan Mandelbaum. Listen and look for nocturnal creatures in the shadowy nighttime gardens. You won’t believe you’re in the Bronx!

 

Falconers Brian and Teddy Bradley and their spectacular live owls headline the evening with an exciting indoor program introducing these amazing birds of prey. Feel the wind brush your face as they fly silently inches above your head and get an intimate look at their adaptations and hunting techniques. Don’t forget your cameras for incredible close-ups!

 

The evening culminates in a lively round of Bird Trivia with trivia master Ryan Mandelbaum and emcee Gabriel Willow. Bring your own team or form a team here with new friends made during the evening. Prizes will be awarded to the winners. Order food and drinks from your table so you won’t miss the fun! This event is for adults 21 and older.

 

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ICE SEASON HAS BEGUN!

Ice skating at Wollman Rink NYC is an iconic winter experience that captures the magic of New York City. Nestled in the heart of Central Park, the rink offers skaters of all ages and skill levels the chance to glide across the ice while taking in breathtaking views of the city skyline. Whether you’re a seasoned skater or a first-timer, Wollman Rink provides a welcoming environment, complete with skate rentals, lessons, and a festive atmosphere that embodies the spirit of the season.

 

Beyond just skating, Wollman Rink NYC is a place where memories are made. The rink hosts special events, themed skating nights, and live performances, making it a hub of wintertime activity. Whether you’re looking for a romantic date night, a family outing, or simply a moment of peace in the bustling city, Wollman Rink offers a unique and unforgettable experience that has been a cherished New York tradition for generations.

 

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