Weekly roundup (April 16)
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April 16, 2024 | Issue #102
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
It’s a busy week in NYC with Earth Day events (Rothy’s Bottle Swap, Earth Day Festival) 4/20 Celebrations (The Travel Agency Block Party, the Hostess Munchie Mobile), the Knicks Playoff Palooza, Easter Bonnet Festival, and so much more!
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🍕Newman's Own Pay What You Want Food Truck (April 16): Newman’s Own launched their Pay What You Want Food Truck in NYC this week. Stop by to enjoy delicious pizza, salads, cookies and more and set the price you pay, with 100% of proceeds supporting children who face adversity.
🎈Keff Joons Exhibit by CJ Hendry (April 16 - 20): Cj Hendry, is launching her latest exhibition, inspired by Jeff Koons and his iconic balloon animals.
🍔Chili's Fast Food Financing (April 16 - 17): Head into Chili’s immersive space and receive a gift card to offset the cost of a fast food combo meal + access Chili’s speakeasy.
🍃The Travel Agency HIGH NEIGHBOR (April 16 - 20): A weeklong celebration with daily pop-ups, free food drops, NY-legend pop-ins (Carmelo Anthony!), and more
💧The Beauty Molecule with Dr. Perricone (April 16): Join Dr. Perricone for a special event celebrating his new book, The Beauty Molecule. The first 100 guests to pre-order the book for $35 & attend the book signing on April 16 will get FREE Perricone MD skincare kits (with $164 in products.)
🌍Earth Day Festival (April 17): Earth Day Initiative is coming together to go green and call for climate action, with an annual festival featuring non-profits, climate campaigns, and sustainable businesses.
🍸Sip into The White Lotus with Ketel One & Tanqueray (April 17): Enjoy complimentary White Lotus Vespers and Punch at select NYC bars, plus some surprise appearances throughout the night.
🛍️ RTR After Hours: Meet the Drop Event (April 17): Join Rent the Runway at their showroom after hours for a night filled with style, sips, and surprises!
🧀 CHEESE RAVE: Dance ‘Til The World Melts (April 17): New York, you’re officially invited to Cheese Rave, with a one-of-a-kind cheese experience, drinks, DJ sets and more!
💧Rothy's Earth Month Bottle Swap (April 18): Ditch single-use plastic and swap for a free Hydro Flask at Rothy’s stores.
♻️ Coachtopia Alter/Ego at Bloomingdale's (April 19): Join Coachtopia for a vision of fashion’s circular future to Bloomingdale’s with a DJ, food partner, an Alter/Ego Video Booth, plus a Dustbag Print Shop (with purchase)
🥯Kiva + Gotham Free Bagels (April 19): Kiva is showing love to New Yorkers with a bagel brunch on them, at four Gotham locations
🛍️Shopify Known to Few Experience (April 19 - 20): Join for a shopping event ft. NYC’s exclusive closets, and a free in-store repair shop tto mend, up-cycle, and elevate your personal items.
🕯️P.F. Candle Co. Earth Month “Empty Jar” Drop-Off + Workshop (April 19 - 20): P.F. will be hosting a free in-store potting workshop. Stop by, grab a plant, and pot it in a reused candle jar.
🍩Hostess Munchie Mobile (April 20): To mark one of the biggest snacking days of the year, Hostess is hitting the road with its Munchie Mobile with a lineup of favorites such as Twinkies, Ding Dongs, Donettes and Kazbars snacks.
☀️Sun Bum Trust the Bum Tour (April 19): The tour is kicking off in New York City this April with a taco truck takeover, where locals can grab free tacos, free sunscreen, and a chance to soak up the sun - safely.
🏀Knicks Playoff Palooza (April 19): Come out and get hyped for the Playoffs with a DJ, photo opportunities, giveaways, alumni appearances, the Knicks Crosstown Express and more.
👒Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival (April 20): Each year on Easter, New York City residents show off their hats and bonnets along Fifth Avenue at this annual Parade!
🌷West Side Community Garden Tulip Festival (through early May): From mid-April until the first week of May, visitors to the garden can see over 100 different varieties of tulips daily.
📚YOU Season 5 Mooney's Bookstore Pop-Up (April 22 - 23): To celebrate the final season of YOU, fans in New York will be able to visit a pop-up version of Mooney’s Bookstore with a literary scavenger hunt and prizes.
ON THE RADAR:
♻️The ReShop Free Vintage T-Shirts (April 25): The ReShop is giving away over 600+ FREE vintage t-shirts (200 per store) starting April 25th!
🚲Car-Free Earth Day (April 26): Car-Free Earth Day will include 50+ car-free streets and plazas across the five boroughs, free Citi Bike, public programming and more!
🌸Macy’s Flower Show (April 27 - May 18): The 2025 Macy’s Flower Show, starring YSL BEAUTY, returns to Macy’s iconic New York City Herald Square flagship, inviting guests to experience Surrealist Gardens and mesmerizing floral displays.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
💄Luxury Makeup Testing: Last chance! Test luxurious new foundation formulas in Midtown Manhattan daily through April 18th. Participants will receive a $100+ cosmetics gift card, plus pastries, coffee and snacks while you test. You can sign up to test multiple times, plus get rewarded for bringing a friend. Spots are limited—secure yours now!
🙇🏻♂️ Get $225 for a Focus Group: Earn $225 in rewards to help to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan and get $225 for your time and participation. More participants are being accepted this round!
🎓TDF Graduation Gift: TDF is offering a Graduation Gift to all 2025 graduating seniors from NYC public and charter high schools: a yearlong free TDF Membership with deeply discounted Broadway shows!