VIP FYI

November in St. Thomas & St. John

Fall activities, events and local happenings on island. Your month at a glance. Details can change, so confirm with hosts before you go.

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Footprints along a sandy path lined with rope railings, sea grape and arching palm trees leading to the beach in the US Virgin Islands

Follow the footprints. Season is officially here.

Week 1 · Nov 1–7

Fri, Nov 6

Taphus First Friday

Taphus Beer House, downtown Charlotte Amalie · 5:30pm–midnight · Live music, cold drinks and island vibes · Wear your blue · Benefiting Schneider Regional Medical Center

Nov 6–8

Vibes on the Rock: Premier Food & Whine Fest

St. Thomas · A weekend food and music festival · Tickets at vibesontherock.com

Nov 6–8

Aubrey Artworks Art Show

Hotel 1829 · During Vibes on the Rock weekend

Sat, Nov 7

Tunes & Taco Throwdown

Magens Bay Beach · 12–5pm · Live music, taco and margarita competition, family fun · Benefiting Nana Baby Children's Home

Week 2 · Nov 8–14

Sun, Nov 8

VI Cat Sunset Cruise for Pets With Wings

Departs behind Moe's, Yacht Haven · 4:45–6:45pm, meet at the dock by 4:15 sharp · $85/person · Live music, 50/50 raffle and prizes, apps and drinks onboard · Proceeds benefit Pets With Wings

Sun, Nov 8

New Moon Candlelit Yoga & Breathwork

Nirvana Healing Temple · 6:30pm · Donation $22–44 · An evening of movement, music and deep relaxation

Thu, Nov 12

Rumporium Rum Class

Lavalette's at Hotel 1829 · 6–7pm · Book on Resy

Sat, Nov 14

BBQ & Bikinis with The BBQ Bros

Magens Bay, Shed 4 · 12pm · Free food, donations appreciated · Follow @bbq.bros340

Sat, Nov 14

4th Annual Lobster Jam

taste at Paradise Point · 12–5pm · Lourdes & The Switch live, fresh local lobster, drink specials and games · $6 Tito's Salty Dog special supporting the Humane Society of St. Thomas · Free tram rides for locals (local ID required), discounted rate for visitors · Info: 340-690-2191

Nov 14–17

USVI Charter Yacht Show

IGY Yacht Haven Grande · Hosted by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) · The season's charter yachts come to St. Thomas · Info at usviyachtshow.org

Sat, Nov 14

Zumba Luxury Sail

Hosted by Fit Vibe VI and Cruz Bay Watersports · Date tentative · Details at fitvibevi.com

Sat, Nov 14

An Intimate Night with Musiq Soulchild

Cutlass and Cane · 8pm–12am · Neo-soul icon live under the stars · Tickets on Eventbrite

Week 3 · Nov 15–21

Sun, Nov 15

Youth Lacrosse Clinic

Antilles Field · 10am–1pm · Grades K–12 · Equipment included · Demos, walkthroughs and games · Free food for kids · Register: Taymonb@sttlax.org or 508-308-7654

Sun, Nov 15

Team River Runner's Chaotic Kayak Race

Oppenheimer Beach, St. John · 11am · Supporting veterans · Theme: Red, White & Splash · Join a team or cheer from the beach · teamriverrunner.org

Sat, Nov 21

Crafts & Cocktails: Friendsgiving Edition

Lindbergh Bay Beach Hotel · 12–4pm · Light bites, photo booth, craft class and a spelling bee competition (winner takes $100) · Music by DJ Matik · Early bird $65, general $85, VIP $115, or 4 tickets for $300 · Seats are limited · Tickets at glamboxvi.com

Week 4 · Nov 22–30

Sun, Nov 29

Christmas Tree Lighting at Nisky Center

Nisky Center, St. Thomas · 5–8:30pm · Local vendors, food, bar, snow machines and holiday cheer

Thanksgiving · Thu, Nov 26

St. Thomas

Shorebird at The Westin Frenchman's Reef

Thanksgiving buffet · 1–6pm · $90 adults, $45 children ages 3–12

St. Thomas

Island View Steakhouse: Thanksgiving at Home

Four-course dinner to take home that serves 8 for $595 ($75/person) · Pick-up 12–2pm · Pre-order by Nov 22, limited availability · Reserve at 340-514-0558 or reservations.islandviewstthomas@gmail.com

St. Thomas

Bleuwater at The Ritz-Carlton

Thanksgiving buffet · 12–3pm

St. Thomas

Lavalette's at Hotel 1829

Thanksgiving dinner · Bread service, butternut squash soup and harvest garden salad · Turkey, ham with pineapple rum glaze or vegetarian, with your choice of 2 sides · Apple pie, pumpkin pie or rum cake (à la mode $5) · Complimentary cranberry and gravy for every table · Extra sides for the table $14 · Book on Resy or text/call 833-843-1829

St. John

STJ Speakeasy

Traditional Thanksgiving meal with an STJ Speakeasy twist · $90/person set menu · Book on OpenTable

St. John

La Tapa

Three-course prix fixe menu: a selection of appetizers, an entrée with a bountiful mix of traditional sides with a La Tapa Plage twist, and your choice of holiday desserts · Starts at $90 per adult, $50 per child under 12 · Book on OpenTable

Also open

SeaSalt · Caribbean Fish Market · Sunset Grille · Agave · Side Street Pub · Oceana · Sol at Mafolie · Luna Mar · Isla Blue · Pesce · Tarpon's Table · 3 Palms · Ocean 362 · Karma Beach Lounge

Open for Thanksgiving · Holiday menus not announced yet

Restaurants

More coming soon! Open for Thanksgiving?

Restaurant owners, email or text Mel your menu and details and she'll add you to the list · info@thevirginislandsplanner.com or 340-626-2520

Private Chef

Prefer a private chef drop-off experience?

Reach out to Mel at 340-626-2520 and she'll connect you with a private chef if still available

All Month & Weekly

Tuesdays & Fridays

The Shack at Hull Bay

Bingo Tuesdays 5–9pm · Family Movie Night Fridays 6:30pm

Wednesdays

Salsa Wednesdays at La Marina

Free lessons with instructors 7–8pm, then open dancing 8–10pm

Thursdays

Karaoke Thursdays at La Marina

10pm–3am

Fridays

Art Uncorked with Amy Gibbs

Art Explorium, Tillett Gardens · 7–9pm · $45/person · A different theme each week, from painting and pastels to collage and wine glass painting · Beginners welcome · Food and drink specials all night at Rock City Tacos for attendees · Sign up at amygibbsfineart.com

Fridays & Mondays

Live Music on the Patio at Hotel 1829

Friday and Monday nights · Happy hour daily 5–6pm · Dinner Thursday–Monday 5–9pm, brunch Sundays 10am–2pm · Book on Resy

Sundays

Bingo at The Windmill Bar

4–6pm

Sundays

Sunday Lacrosse at Antilles Field

Kids play 10–11am, then adults practice alongside the national team 11am–1pm

Sundays
Nov 15, 22, 29

Sunday Night Karaoke

The Beach Bar, St. John · 7–10pm

Live Music

All month

Live music around the island

Check out Street Level VI on Facebook to see who's playing where

Where to Do Yoga

St. Thomas

Ambient Yoga

Yacht Haven Grande · Daily classes for all levels · Schedule and rates at ambientvi.com

St. John

Love City Yoga

Cruz Bay · Schedule and rates at yogastjohn.com

Where to Watch Football

St. Thomas: Dog House Pub · The Island Green · Tap & Still · The Shack at Hull Bay · Sibs on the Mountain · Rum Island Pub · Chickens of the Caribbean · Cutlass and Cane

St. John: Upstairs Bar · Greengo's

Details can change, so confirm with hosts before you go. Want your event added, or need a change? Email us.

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