Seven events in New York and New Jersey for Nov. 6–8: the "LUMINISCENCE" light show at St. Patrick's Cathedral, a Dumbo artifacts exhibit, the NY Philharmonic with Thibaudet, a vintage Redbird subway train, a gluten-free expo in Secaucus, Taylor Dayne in Englewood and a Gotham FC playoff match.
Here are events in New York and New Jersey from Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8. The seven picks include a light show at a Manhattan cathedral, a New York Philharmonic concert, a ride on a vintage subway train, a food expo in Secaucus and a soccer playoff match. Prices and times may change, so check official announcements before you go.
1. "LUMINISCENCE" Light Show at St. Patrick's Cathedral — Opened Nov. 5
"LUMINISCENCE," a light show that fills the interior of St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan with 360-degree projections, opened on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 5. Jonathan Roumie, the actor from the series "The Chosen," narrates the cathedral's history, and an orchestra and choir join some weekend performances. General admission starts at $44.
2. "Dumbo Before the Bridges" Exhibit in Brooklyn — Opened Nov. 5
An exhibit of 18 items selected from more than 2,800 artifacts unearthed during the restoration of Dumbo's streets runs through Feb. 28, 2027, at the Adams Street Library in Brooklyn (9 Adams St.). Pottery, bricks, glass insulators and other objects dating back to the 1700s show what Dumbo looked like before the bridges were built.
3. New York Philharmonic with Thibaudet — Saturday, Nov. 7
French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet performs Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the New York Philharmonic at David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center. The program also includes Bruckner's Symphony No. 9, conducted by Rafael Payare. The weekend performance is on Saturday, Nov. 7; the same program was also performed on Nov. 4 and 5.
4. New York Transit Museum Redbird Train — Saturday, Nov. 7
The New York Transit Museum is running special trips on a vintage "Redbird" subway train on Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., departing from the old South Ferry station in Manhattan. It is a chance to ride the old subway cars famous for their red exteriors.
5. Wicked Gluten Free Expo — Nov. 7–8, Secaucus
A gluten-free food expo is being held for the first time at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey, on Nov. 7 (10 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Nov. 8 (10 a.m.–3 p.m.). It will feature more than 100 booths, food trucks, free samples and cooking demonstrations. Tickets are available only through advance online purchase.
6. Taylor Dayne in Concert — Saturday, Nov. 7, bergenPAC in Englewood
Pop star Taylor Dayne, known for "Tell It to My Heart," takes the stage at the Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) in Englewood on Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $49 to $129.
7. Gotham FC Playoff Quarterfinal — Sunday, Nov. 8, Harrison
Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) plays a playoff quarterfinal at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, on Nov. 8 at 12:30 p.m. A batch of 3,000 tickets at $12 was released on a first-come, first-served basis for New York City residents.