SMASHING PINEAPPLES - YOUR NOVEMBER CONCERTS & EVENTS CALENDAR
Still have energy left over after all the Oktoberfest and Halloween celebrations in October?
Great! Because the fun keeps going in November with parades, tree lightings, and seasonal markets as the holidays approach. If one of the events we’ve highlighted happens to speak to you, we’d love to welcome you at a great price!
Seattle
Locally Sourced by PNW Ballet (Nov 8-17): $48+
Locally Sourced is a set of three new works performed by Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall. Use promo code “20Pineapple” to save 20% off!
Enchant Seattle (Nov 22-Dec 29) $20+
Escape into a winter wonderland of lights and ice skating at T-Mobile Park. Live near Seattle? Make it a Staypineapple Staycation and save up to 15% on your stay at either Hotel FIVE or The Maxwell Hotel - 2 hotels within snowball throwing distance of Enchant.
Gingerbread Village (Nov 26-Jan 1): Free
See elaborate displays made mostly of food at the Gingerbread Village at the Sheraton Seattle Hotel. The lines can be long on peak days.
Tree Lighting (Nov 29): Free
Westlake Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration includes a countdown to the lighting of the outdoor Christmas tree at Westlake Center.
Portland
Anime Convention (Nov 15-17): $60
Kumoricon offers cosplay, games, dances, guests, panels, and artists at the Oregon Convention Center.
Turkey Run (Nov 28): $28+
This year the Turkeython 5K is being held in three different locations: Downtown, Hillsboro, and Tigard.
ZooLights (Nov 29-Jan 6): $13+
ZooLights uses 1.5 million LED lights to transform the Oregon Zoo into a winter wonderland of lighted trees, animal silhouettes, and moving sculptures. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.
San Francisco
Cirque du Soleil (Nov 21-Jan 12): $49+
Set on a mysterious island of goddesses, Amaluna is the latest show performed by the amazing acrobats, aerialists, cyclists, comedians, dancers, and gymnasts of Cirque du Soleil in a heated tent at Oracle Park.
Hip Hop Festival (Nov 22-24): $47+
See award-winning hip hop dance artists from around the world at the San Francisco International Hip Hop DanceFest at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre.
Christmas Tree Lighting (Nov 29): Free
Expect crowds at the Union Square Tree Lighting, which begins at 5:30 p.m. with singers, a chorus, a gospel choir, and visits from Snoopy and Santa. The tree is lit at approximately 6:50 p.m.
San Diego
2019 Guild Fest (Nov 2): $45+
Guild Fest is back for another year! Join the San Diego Brewers Guild and more than 60 independent breweries for 2019 Guild Fest, taking place at a new location-- Embarcadero South in Downtown San Diego. This annual event celebrates SD Beer Week and the independent brewing community that makes it all possible.
Chad Daniels (Nov 6): $20
With over 700 million streams of his four albums to date, Chad Daniels is one of the most listened to comics you’ve never heard of.
San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade (Nov 11): Free
See over 4,000 Veterans, Active Military, Bands, Floats and Civic Groups celebrate Veterans Day with the San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade.
Chicago
Art Institute of Chicago Museum Party (Nov 15): $15+
Mix and mingle, visit the bar, eat snacks, see exhibits, and dance to bands at After Dark in the Modern Wing of the Art Institute of Chicago for age 21+. This event repeats several times a
year.
Thanksgiving Parade (Nov 28): Free
The Thanksgiving Parade features giant balloons, floats, and marching bands that go north on State Street - all within walking distance from Staypineapple Chicago!
Made in Chicago (Nov 30): Free
Shop 70 vendors of locally made clothing, housewares, jewelry, food, and drink at Made in Chicago Market in Chicago Journeymen Plumbers (Plumbers Hall). Held in April, August, and November.
Boston
Holiday Light Show (Nov): Free
See “the largest tree in the northeast” decorated with lights synchronized to music to Blink Light & Sound Show at Faneuil Hall every half hour from 4:30 to 10 p.m.
Beer & BBQ (Nov 15-16): $60
A $60 ticket to Boston Beer and BBQ Fest gets you unlimited tastes of 80 craft beers and ciders, plus one sample from each of “seven local BBQ joints” in the Cyclorama for age 21+.
International Dance (Nov 23): $12+
Watch high-energy dancing by teams in colorful costumes at Boston Bhangra Competition at John Hancock Hall. Optional after-party
New York
Craft Fair (Nov 9-10): Free
Shop from 200 artisans, chefs, and vintage vendors at Renegade Craft Fair at the Metropolitan Pavilion.
Veteran’s Day Parade (Nov 11): Free
New York City Veteran’s Day Parade entertains 500,000 spectators as it goes up Fifth Avenue from 26th to 50th Street. The opening ceremony is at 10 a.m., wreath laying at 11 a.m., and parade at approximately 11:15 a.m..
Thanksgiving Day Parade (Nov 28): Free
With just a short walk from Staypineapple New York, you can watch as giant balloons, floats, marching bands, clowns, and performers take part in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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