Weekly roundup (April 17)

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April 17, 2024 | Issue #51

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:
This week: free cookies, ice cream, fresh produce, and pizza! NYC for FREE is taking over Saint Pizza in the East Village on Friday night. Stop by to hang out and for some delicious free pizza! On Saturday, NYC celebrates Earth Day (and 4/20) across all five boroughs with so many community and pop-up events.

–Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🍪Free Aladdin Cookie at Schmackary’s (April 18): Its the 10th year anniversary of Aladdin on Broadway and New Yorkers will be granted free cookies and meet the Genie, Michael James Scott (362 W 45th St)

🍕Slice Out Hunger: $1 Pizza Party (April 18): Enjoy your favorite slices of pizza for $1, with all sales benefitting hunger relief organizations. Top pizza spots like Di Fara, Lucali, Mama’s TOO!, Saint Pizza, Unregular and more are participating! (155 Sullivan St)

🍦Sundae Softees (April 18-20): Sundae School is back with Bloom for the People to celebrate 4/20. They are giving out ice cream & goodies across NYC (Free locations: Washington Sq Park on Thursday & Bowery Showroom on Saturday) 

🍕NYC for FREE Saint Pizza Takeover (April 19): NYC for FREE is taking over Saint Pizza! Join us from 7-9pm for FREE pizza from this new East Village pizza spot. RSVP to let us know you’re coming (& so we can plan how much pizza to make!) (223 Avenue B)

✨MALIN+GOETZ 20th Anniversary Block Party (April 20): Celebrate 20 years with MALIN+GOETZ for a one day takeover of Nolita with deals, gifts with purchase, and treats from local businesses (235 Elizabeth St)

🍏Farmacy Farmer’s Market & Farm Stand (April 19 - 21): In celebration of Earth Month, Farmacy Beauty is popping up in NYC for one weekend only to bring farm fresh skincare straight to you. They will be hosting two pop-ups: the Farmer’s Market in SoHo, and the Farm Stand in Union Square

🍋CÎROC Limonata Travel Agency (April 19 - 20): Your passport awaits! Escape with flavor at the Limonata Passport Agency, a world of CÎROC Limonata. Guests 21+ can come enjoy signature CÎROC Limonata cocktails.  (548 W 22nd St)

🌏NYC Earth Day Roundup (April 20 - 22): NYC is celebrating Earth Day all weekend with Car-Free Earth Day, Broadway Celebrates Earth Day, brand pop-ups (like free Fabletics leggings) and more!

🎵 iNDIEPLAZA Record Store Day 2024 (April 20): Rough Trade and Rockefeller Center will present the third-annual indieplaza festival on Record Store Day. The festival celebrates independent music, minds, and merchandise, and will once again welcome indie to midtown Manhattan

🌀Daedalum at Lincoln Center (Wed-Sun through April 21): Architects of Air's Daedalum is a free interactive art experience. This giant labyrinth is formed out of 19 egg-shaped domes. This multi-sensory light, color  & sound experience is great for both adults and kids

ON THE RADAR:

👠 Bella Belle Shoes NYC Pop-Up (April 25 - 28): Bella Belle Shoes is coming to NYC! Try on the viral bridal shoes that you’ve seen all over social media, with 20% off and free 1-on-1 personal consultations with shoe designers and experts (65 Greene St)

🔴Hero Cosmetics Pimple Pop Up (April 26 - 28): Join Hero Cosmetics on April 26th - April 28th across NYC to get skincare freebies and more!

🧴Fine'ry Verse Pop Up (April 26 - 27): Fine'ry is having  an immersive, scent-sorial experience  in NYC! Discover their world of fine fragrance, indulging your senses in everything that makes you feel fine.

📚The Schomburg Center's 12th Annual Black Comic Book Festival (April 26 - 27): The Black Comic Book Festival celebrates the rich tradition of Black comics featuring panel discussions, a cosplay show, and more! 

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🛍️Forever21 90% off Closing Sale: F21 SoHo is closing on Saturday, and everything is 90% off! Check out the video here shared on @RebekaNewYork

🍴Markets with Free Entry: Spring is here, which means NYC markets are starting again! From food markets to flea markets, there are so many in NYC that offer free entry (+ some free activations like performances, sampling and more.

🍽️ Get 1 year of Foodie Card for $1 (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC) with link here or code NYCFORFREE. You can also use Foodie Card for takeout (highly recommend a picnic in the park)

👩🏼‍🦳 L’Oréal New York Test Salon is looking for participants who need gray coverage! For any gray hair referrals who complete a haircolor appointment, both the referrer and the referee will get a one-time pass to visit the L’Oréal Company Store (which is a store of all L’Oréal products - make-up, perfumes, skincare, and more - priced before retail mark-up!) This promo is for the NYC In-Salon Program only. Learn more about the New York Test Salon and apply here.