November in Brooklyn means cooler temperatures, ice skating in Prospect Park, and Thanksgiving happenings throughout the borough. Below you'll find at least one great event for nearly every day of the month.
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- Saturday, November 1
First Saturday at the Brooklyn Museum
Head to the Brooklyn Museum for a free night of culture, dance, music, movies, and more. This Saturday's event will celebrate all things British.
5pm to 11pm at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
- Sunday, November 2
New York City Marathon
Watch as runners pass through Brooklyn in this 26.2 mile race. Brooklyn route runs from the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge through Bay Ridge, Sunset Park, Brooklyn Heights, Fort Greene, and Williamsburg.
- Monday, November 3
Greensboro: Closer to the Truth
This movie takes a close look at the Greensboro Massacre of 1979. Screening is Free.
6:30pm at Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue
- Tuesday, November 4
Election Day!
Today's the day to place your vote for the country's next president. Celebrate afterwards at election parties throughout the borough.
- Wednesday, November 5
Keren Ann at Southpaw
The popular Dutch-Israeli singer takes the stage in Brooklyn's Park Slope. Tickets are $15.
8pm at Southpaw, 125 Fifth Avenue
(718) 230-0236
- Thursday, November 6
Literary Talk with Jonathan Lethem
Award-winning Brooklyn author Jonathan Lethem discusses his work at St. Francis College's new Walt Whitman Writers Series. Free.
4pm to 6pm at St. Francis College, 180 Remsen Street
- Friday, November 7
Shades of Green Fundraiser
Proceeds from this green benefit concert will go towards securing studio space and technical support for artists.
8pm to 12pm at the Center for the Urban Environment, 168 Seventh Street
(718) 858-0969
- Saturday, November 8
Moonlight Ride through Prospect Park
Go on a guided tour of the park and see its wonders in the dark. Free. Bring your own wheels (bike or roller blades) to Grand Army Plaza. Ride begins at 9pm.
(212) 802-8222
- Sunday, November 9
Cheese 101 Class
Learn everything you ever wanted to know about cheese in this popular class. $55 includes cheese and wine. Call in advance to RSVP.
1pm at Stinky Bklyn, 261 Smith Street
(718) 522-7425
- Monday, November 10
Monday Night Vinyl Club at The Bell House
Tonight's your night to play DJ. Bring your own records to The Bell House and spin 'em until you get gonged. Free.
7:30pm at The Bell House, 149 7th Street
- Wednesday, November 12
Knife Skills Cooking Class
Join Chef Brendan McDermott as he teaches you how to wield a cooking knife. $25.
6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Brooklyn Kitchen, 616 Lorimer Street
(718) 389-2982
- Thursday, November 13
Apple Pie Making Class
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so there's no better time than now to perfect your apple pie making skills. Head to One Girl Cookies for a hands-on class that's sure to make you the hostess with the mostess. $60.
time at One Girl Cookies, 68 Dean Street
(718) 675-4996
- Saturday, November 15
Children's Book Fair
The second annual Children's Book Fair at the Brooklyn Museum will boast over 30 Brooklyn-based children's book authors and illustrators. Expect book signings, readings, arts & crafts for kids, and more.
1pm to 5pm at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
(718) 638-5000
- Sunday, November 16
Sunset Park Walking Tour
This tour of Sunset Park, led by Brooklyn local Joe Svehlak, takes a look at Sunset Park's historic roots and many diverse ethnic groups. Tour ends in Chinatown.
2pm to 4:30pm; tour begins at the NE corner of 43rd Street and Fourth Avenue
Disappearing Dutch Houses of Brooklyn
Explore the history of the Dutch in Brooklyn at what promises to be an interesting talk.
2pm at Lefferts Historic House in Prospect Park
- Monday, November 17
Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series at Barbes
Part of the Brooklyn Independent Cinema series, tonight's screening will include short films from the Red Hook Film Festival. Free.
7pm at Barbés, 376 9th Street
- Tuesday, November 18
Making Way for the Greenway
Join in on a night of music and art to benefit Brooklyn's future 14-mile waterfront greenway park. Tickets are $25.
8pm at Galapagos Art Space, 16 Main Street
- Wednesday, November 19
Ice Skating Season Begins
Grab your skates and go: Today Prospect Park's 47-year-old Wollman Rink opens to the public, launching the winter ice skating season.
Wollman Rick is located between the Lake and the Concert Grove in Prospect Park.
- Thursday, November 20
Artist Talk with Marianne Weems, Harry Sinclair, James Gibbs, and Louise Neri
Listen to artists discuss how they use live theater and technology in their work. Park of the BAM Next Wave Festival. $8.
6pm at BAM, 30 Lafayette Avenue
(718) 636-4100
- Saturday, November 22
St. Luke's Chamber Ensemble: "Reel Music"
Listen to chamber music composed for film and television at this performance at the Brooklyn Museum.
2pm at the Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Parkway
- Sunday, November 23
Images of America: Green-Wood Cemetery
Take a guided trolley tour of one of NYC's most historic cemeteries. $20.
1pm at Green-Wood Cemetery, 500 - 25th Street
- Monday, November 24
Tween Book Club and Tea Party: Chains: Seeds of America
Sip tea at this "tween" book club meeting sponsored by the Brooklyn Public Library.
4pm at the Central Library, Grand Army Plaza
- Tuesday, November 25
Brooklyn College Percussion Ensemble
Don't miss this performance by the internationally renowned Brooklyn College Percussion Ensemble. $5.
7pm at Brooklyn College, 2900 Bedford Avenue
- Thursday, November 27
Happy Thanksgiving!
Whether you go out for a turkey meal or spend the day in the comfort of your own home, today's the day to be thankful that you live in Brooklyn.
- Friday, November 28
BAMcafé Live: Music Funk Buddha Hip-Hop Holiday
Calling all hip-hop fans: Funk Buddha is a must-see.
9pm at Bam, 30 Lafayette Avenue
- Sunday, November 30
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle's classic children's story comes to life onstage. $6.
2pm at the Brooklyn Center for Performing Arts, 2900 Campus Road
