There’s nothing unlucky about these 13 November happenings. So be sure to check them out.
TEFAF New York Fall
Nov. 1–5
The fair fills the Park Avenue Armory with fine and decorative art from antiquity through the 20th century. www.tefaf.com
TCS NYC Marathon
Nov. 3
The race is to the swift on the 26.2-mile course through the five boroughs. www.nyrr.org
New York Comedy Festival
Nov. 4–10
Seven nights, 200+ comedians (including Bill Maher): The New York Comedy Festival is a feast. www.nycomedyfestival.com
“A Christmas Carol”
Nov. 7–Jan. 5
Bah humbug indeed! Ebenezer Scrooge takes up residence in Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre for the holidays. www.achristmascarolbroadway.com
Christmas Spectacular
Nov. 8–Jan. 5
The Rockettes high kick their way into Radio City Music Hall in the annual family-friendly holiday show. www.rockettes.com
Salon Art + Design
Nov. 14–18
Let the blue chips fall where they may, this show at the Park Avenue Armory is a trendsetter in collectible design. www.thesalonny.com
Salon du Chocolat
Nov. 16–17
For two days, the Javits Center is a chocoholic’s heaven on earth. www.salonduchocolatny.com
Holiday Lights
Nov. 21-24, Nov. 29-Dec. 23, Dec. 26-31, Jan. 3-5
The Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights tradition returns to the zoological garden after an absence of 12 years. Beginning at 5 pm each night, visitors can experience wildlife-themed LED displays, custom Asian lanterns and animated light shows, as well as music performances, caroling, ice-carving demonstrations, train rides and seasonal treats like hot chocolate and s’mores. www.bronxzoo.com
Jonas Brothers
Nov. 23
Happiness Begins for the bros when they stop by Barclays Center in Brooklyn for a pre-Thanksgiving Day gig. www.barclayscenter.com
Bob Dylan
Nov. 23–Dec. 6
The mythic Nobel Prize winner and his band rock the Beacon Theatre for 10 performances. www.msg.com/beacon-theatre
Holiday Train Show
Nov. 23–Jan. 26
The New York Botanical Garden’s model trains chug through a display of NYC landmarks. www.nybg.org
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov. 28
Let the holidays begin! www.macys.com/social/parade
“George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker”
Nov. 29–Jan. 5
New York City Ballet is on its toes in the evergreen classic at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. www.nycballet.com