The holiday season is already taking over the Big Apple but before you get lost in all of the Christmas action, make sure to grab tickets to fun comedy and art happenings across the city. From ballet and burlesque to sensational movie nights, we've selected a bunch of must-see and must-do events to keep in mind this November!
Foxtail's Fall Movie Night Courtesy of Nicholas Ruiz
The city has plenty to offer New Yorkers, from cozy movie screenings to immersive art exhibits and star studded shows.
Foxtail’s Cozy Fall Movie Series | Now Through Friday, November 27
Settle in for a cozy movie night at Foxtail in Arlo SoHo, where the Living Room hosts free Friday film screenings. Drop in on November 20 and 27 from 7 to 10 p.m for screenings of You've Got Mail (November 20) and Planes, Trains and Automobiles (November 27). Guests can enjoy seasonal bites, cocktails and a special movie-night sandwich, chips and cookie deal. A two-item food or drink minimum applies.
Color Factory: Come Together in Color | Now Through January 11
Color Factory invites friends and families to celebrate the holidays with its limited-time Come Together in Color experience at its SoHo location. The interactive art attraction introduces a larger-than-life confetti experience, festive photo opportunities and a daily Squishy Seek-and-Find hidden inside its famous ball pits. Groups can also take advantage of a holiday ticket bundle offering four anytime tickets for the price of three, plus an exclusive postcard pack.
Company XIV’s Nutcracker Rouge | Now Through January 30, 2027
A decidedly more decadent take on the holiday classic, Company XIV's Nutcracker Rouge returns to Théâtre XIV in Bushwick, transporting audiences into the Kingdom of the Sweets through burlesque, acrobatics, aerial artistry, dance and live music. Created and directed by Austin McCormick, the adults-only production pairs extravagant costumes and theatrical spectacle with a seductive twist on the traditional Nutcracker story. Guests can also enjoy bespoke cocktails at the venue's speakeasy bar.
Juilliard Opera: La scala di seta & I due timidi | November 17 & 19
Enjoy a double bill of comic opera at Lincoln Center as Juilliard Opera presents Gioachino Rossini’s La scala di seta and Nino Rota’s I due timidi. Directed by John Matsumoto Giampetro and conducted by Patrick Furrer, the two one-act productions explore the complications of romantic love through secret marriages, mistaken identities and romantic misunderstandings. Performed in Italian with English supertitles and featuring the Juilliard Orchestra, the productions bring together two contrasting works, including a rare opportunity to experience Rota’s opera in New York. Performances take place November 14 at 2 p.m. and November 17 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 155 West 65th Street. The November 19 performance will also be livestreamed for free through Juilliard LIVE. Tickets are available at Juilliard
Herald Holiday Fair | Open Now
The holiday season kicks off in Greeley Square with the opening of Herald Holiday Fair, featuring a brand-new Snow Slide, the beloved double-decker Christmas Carousel and a virtual reality Magical Sleigh Ride. Visitors can also stop by S’mores N’more for hot chocolate topped with torched marshmallows. On December 2, the fair expands into Herald Square with additional holiday shops, food, drinks and festive photo opportunities. Attractions run daily through January 2, 2027.
Magic Hour Ice Bar | Now Open for the Holiday Season
Magic Hour Rooftop at Moxy Times Square transforms into a winter-inspired escape above the city, complete with icy installations, shimmering crystal details and frosted cocktails. Decked out in winter whites and icy blues, the rooftop offers a festive setting for seasonal drinks and bites with skyline views.
Edge Holiday Experience | November 16–January 3, 2027
Edge at Hudson Yards gets a festive transformation with a new immersive holiday experience featuring a four-minute light-and-music show every 30 minutes, plus NYC’s largest kaleidoscope reimagined with reflective ornaments, prismatic snowflakes and radiant stars. Select dates also bring live holiday jazz performances from Juilliard musicians and visits with Santa over Thanksgiving weekend. The seasonal programming is included with general admission.
I Regret Nothing at The Cutting Room | November 17
Sara Polon, founder of plant-based soup brand Soupergirl, brings her one-woman show I Regret Nothing to The Cutting Room for a one-night-only performance. Following a sold-out premiere in Washington, D.C., the candid show explores the messy realities of entrepreneurship, building a multimillion-dollar food brand, personal upheaval and the unexpected moments behind the scenes of success. Catch it November 17 at 44 East 32nd Street.
Brunch with Santa at The Rockaway Hotel | November 29
The Rockaway Hotel welcomes families to its Harbor Room for a festive Brunch with Santa, featuring a buffet of sweet and savory favorites, a live DJ and games for kids. With a cash bar for adults and plenty of holiday cheer, it's a seasonal outing for the whole family. The brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 29, with additional dates on December 6 and 19.