New York City Events November 2018

• Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• Elton John, Billy Joel in concert
• New York City Marathon
• Disney on Ice
• Rockettes Radio City Christmas Spectacular
• Fall Foliage Cruises
• Nutcracker Ballet
• NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
• Thanksgiving Day
• NY Giants & Jets, Knicks & Nets
• Holiday Markets in NYC

• JW Marriott Essex House New York – unparalleled views without the hassle of crowds and cold weather
• the Quin – ‘Great Hotel for The Thanksgiving Day Parade!!!’ and ‘I would definitely return!!!’
• New York Hilton Midtown – ‘Great location to see the Macy’s parade.’ and ‘All we had to do was go downstairs and watch the parade pass by.’

Some of our top value picks near Central Park include:

• 1 Hotel Central Park
• Park Central
• La Quinta Inn Central Park

• The Jewel facing Rockefeller Center - great value and location. My NY high school classmates stayed here for our reunion
• Club Quarters, Rockefeller Center (photo) - check out the Terrace Club, an indoor/outdoor restaurant overlooking Rockefeller Center Plaza
• 3 West Club - consistently receives excellent reviews, especially the location and value for the price.

See the Insider Guide for dozens more Hotels Near Rockefeller Center.

Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Ceremony, 7-9 pm

The unlit tree arrives in November, then Black Friday and Thanksgiving pass, the department stores open their famous window holiday displays…but it is the week after Thanksgiving that represents the true start of Holiday Season in NYC for many New Yorkers.

Check the full NYC Insider Guide to the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree

Start of New York City Marathon

Sunday, November 4, 2018

The NYC Marathon is 26 miles and 385 yards of the world’s most diverse marathon course. Make sure to map your route carefully on this day, as many streets will be blocked and closed. Especially the Upper East Side (Met and Frick) and the finish line in Central Park. More Info: www.ingnycmarathon.org

• Hampton Inn Manhattan Financial District – closest to the Staten Island Ferry
• NYLO NYC – Right near the finish line for both spectators and runners
• JW Marriott Essex House – Right on Central Park to cheer on your favorite runner at the finish line

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For a long time, I was only pro taxi as Uber had so many issues and just congested NYC. However, the launch of uberPOOL has made rides much more affordable as well as better for our roads and the environment.

uberPOOL basically combines rides, so you may go out of your way for a few minutes, but the rides will cost you about 30% less. This is a great option for 1-2 people (any more than that and you'll have to take your own car). Many times, you'll have the whole ride to yourself anyway if they can't find you a match, so you'll save huge $$. Even better, get $5 off your first Uber or uberPOOL using my link or with code uber-nycinsiderguide.

• Thanksgiving and Parade NYC Vacation Packages
• Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Vacation Package
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular Hotel Package

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• New York Comedy Festival – November 5-11, 2018
• Billy Joel – November 10, 2018; MSG
• Elton John – November 8-9, 2018; MSG
• Rockettes Christmas Spectacular – Nov 9, 2018 – Jan 1, 2019
• Nutcracker Ballet – November 23 – December 30, 2018
• Disney on Ice – November 1-25, 2018
• Harlem Globetrotters – Nov 23, 2018; MSG

November 1-4, 2018, Prudential Center (NJ)
November 7-11, 2018, Barclays Center
November 15-25, 2018, Nassau Coliseum

Nov 25, & Dec 27, 2018; Barclays Center
Nov 23 & Dec 27, 2018; MSG
Dec 30, 2018; Prudential Center (NJ)

The legendary Harlem Globetrotters are always a blast to watch. This is not ordinary basketball – it is a comedy show and wholesome family fun. Their high-flying blend of basketball action and comedy has thrilled fans of all ages for over 80 years. We loved this show as a kid.

• NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you sip cocktails under the sky
• The Ride Bus Night Tour - Let the city wink and twinkle at you with our street lamps, skyscrapers, and bridge lights that make the city truly come alive after the sun goes down
• Spirit of New York Dinner Cruise - family-friendly with the wait staff singing popular tunes and an after dinner DJ
• Broadway Comedy Club - laugh out loud all night long

• Central Park Bike Tour with Photoshoot – guided two-hour bike tour through the fall foliage with a personal photographer taking pictures the entire way!
• NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour – guaranteed access to some of our exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.

• Fall Foliage Cruises - Jump aboard a classic sailboat and head north up the Hudson River to take in the beautiful fall foliage. 
• Explore Central Park on Bike or Foot or Horse Carriage Tour - the fall foliage is a don't miss in NYC!
• NYC Rooftop Lounge Tour - guaranteed access to exclusive nighttime hot spots as you ascend to the city’s rooftop bars to sip cocktails under the starry sky.

Parade – Thursday, November 22, 2018, 9am-12pm
Balloon Set Up – Wed, November 21, 3-10pm

What could be more fun than Broadway Stars, Shrek, Spider Man, Hello Kitty, Smurf, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Snoopy, Mickey Mouse and Buzz Lightyear all partying together in New York City?

Network Broadway Play - Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn, Tatiana Maslany

Network centers on news anchorman Howard Beale who isn’t pulling in viewers. In what is to be his final broadcast, he unravels live on screen, and as the ratings soar, Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV. Nov 10, 2018 - March, 17 2019

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - 2018 TONY Award Winner Best Play

It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father to three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. Previews March 16, Opens April 22, 2018. (Ages 10+).

Frozen on Broadway Tickets

With twice as many songs as the movie, Frozen on Broadway, is the timeless tale sisters, Elsa and Anna, pulled apart by a mysterious secret. As one young woman struggles to find her voice and harness her powers within, the other embarks on an epic adventure to bring her family together once and for all. Both are searching for love. They just don’t know where to find it. (Ages 8+).

The Cher Show Broadway Musical

The Cher Show is based on the life of Cherilyn Sarkisian La Piere Bono Allman or as her friends call her, Cher! The kid on a tricycle, vowing to be famous. The teenage phenom who crashes by twenty. The glam TV star who quits at the top. The would-be actress with an Oscar. The rock goddess with a hundred million records sold. The legend who’s done it all, still scared to walk on stage. The wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend. The woman, looking for love. The ultimate survivor, chasing her dream. They’re all here, dressed to kill, singing their asses off, telling it like it is. And they're all the star of The Cher Show. Previews Nov 1, 2018, Opens Dec 03, 2018.

Head Over Heels Broadway Musical

Head Over Heels is the bold and fierce new musical comedy celebration of love in all its infinite varieties, told through the story of a royal family that must embark on an extravagant journey to save their beloved kingdom. Set to the iconic music of the 1980's all-female rock band The Go-Go's, it includes the hit songs “We Got the Beat,” “Our Lips Are Sealed,” “Vacation,” “Heaven is a Place on Earth,” and many more! Closed January 6, 2019

Pretty Woman Broadway Musical

Pretty Woman, the smash-hit 1990 film comedy, comes to the Broadway stage as a new musical. Edward Lewis, a successful businessman asks Vivian Ward, a prostitute with the proverbial heart of gold, to pose as his girlfriend. Things gets complicated and hilarious when this business arrangement turns into a love affair.

• Network Broadway Play - Bryan Cranston, Tony Goldwyn (Nov 10, 2018 - June 8, 2019)
• Hillary and Clinton - Laurie Metcalf, John Lithgow (Previews March 16th, Opens April 18, 2019)
• All My Sons - Tracy Letts and Annette Bening (Apr 4 - June 23, 2019)
• To Kill a Mockingbird - Jeff Daniels (play adapted by Aaron Sorkin)

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• Metropolitan Opera - Sept - May
• NYC Ballet - September - May; (Fall, Nutcracker, Winter, Spring)
• NY Philharmonic - Sept to June
• Jazz at Lincoln Center - all year

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™

November 23-December 30, 2018
Tickets on Sale in September

From the moment the lights dim, you will be transported to a magical place filled with adorable children, marching toy soldiers, a glowing one-ton Christmas tree that seemingly grows forever, mischievous mice, waltzing snowflakes, the Land of Sweets and some of the most glorious dancing on earth. Great seats at Nutcracker Ballet

Statue of Liberty made from Palm Leaves and Grass

November 17, 2018 – January 21, 2019

A dazzling and detailed replica of Manhattan, made entirely from natural plants, and 14 electric trains running in loops around the city. The exhibit is great for both kids and adults, and makes an especially beautiful date night with cocktails on "Bar Car Nights" in December. Check out how huge the exhibit really is in person. Located in the Bronx, accessible by Subway and Metro North.

November 16-28, 2018
Martin Lawrence Galleries

Martin Lawrence Galleries Presents Andy Warhol, from Soup to…! The Gallery is showcasing a career retrospective of the works Andy Warhol, featuring large and small-scale canvas paintings, matching numbered suites, unique paintings on paper and iconic print multiples.

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Ready to see the Giants star quarterback, Eli Manning or wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr with a history-making one armed catch? Maybe catch our newest star recruit, Saquon Barkley? Perhaps you’d rather see football’s newest stars on the Jets roster? Either way, there’s nothing like a traditional American football game, so head on out to MetLife Stadium, where tickets start at just $40 per game!

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Get your New York Rangers tickets and schedule to see our NY hockey team live in action at Madison Square Garden. The NY Rangers have made the finals and/or playoffs many of the most recent seasons. Their games are the easiest sporting events in NYC to attend, right in Midtown Manhattan, a block from the Empire State Building.

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The NY Knicks, in their 70th Season, have a great roster, so come join our NY basketball team live in action at Madison Square Garden, “The World’s Most Famous Arena.”

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