Weekly roundup (April 3)
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April 3, 2024 | Issue #49
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week is a huge pop-up week! From beauty (Sun Bum, DEINDE, YSL Beauty, Westman Atelier, Sally Hansen, iT Cosmetics and OLEHENRIKSEN), to new store openings of Levain & YETI, and to the much awaited Tulip Day & Solar Eclipse. Don’t forget to tag NYC for FREE in your stories & join the Discord for real-time pop-up updates from the community!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
☀️ Sun Bum The Good Days Daily Bodega (April 3): Sun Bum will be taking over a bodega to celebrate the launch of their new Daily SPF line, with product giveaways, bagels, coffee, free onsite consultations with a derm (272 Bleecker St)
🍵 DEINDE Skin NYC Pop-Up (April 3 - 5): Meet Deinde Skin IRL at their pop-up truck: grab a matcha latte and moisture-locking face stick on them to sooth your skin from city stressors (various locations)
👚 Roller Rabbit Pop-Up (April 3 - 14): Roller Rabbit is having NYC pop-up boutique and is partnering with some of their favorite local brands to create unique daily activations, such as Bluestone Lane, Chip City Cookies, BonBon and more (21 Spring St)
🥤 YETI Flatiron Grand Opening (April 4): Head over to the newest YETI Store in the Flatiron District for a weekend of product giveaways, drinks and bites, in-store exclusives, and much more (200 5th Ave)
🇲🇽 Los Sabores de Mi México Pop-Up (April 4 - 7): Immerse yourself in this unique experience that celebrates the richness of art, history, and passion that shape the essence of Mexico (Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central)
💋 Westman Atelier Bisous Booth (April 4): Westman Atelier is introducing a temporary photo booth residency in Ace Hotel in celebration of Lip Suede Matte Lipstick! Join for shade matching, step into the photo booth, and the first 25 guests will receive a full-size gift (252 Schermerhorn St)
💅🏻 Sally Hansen x Acme Smoked Fish Event (April 5): Sally Hansen & Acme Smoked Fish had a little April Fool’s Prank! No, there are not lox scented nail polishes, but the first 100 guests will receive FREE Sally Hansen Miracle Gel polishes + Salon Effects Nail Accents & Acme will be sampling Lox in a Box on Fish Friday (30 Gem St)
☕️ iT Cosmetics Cafe (April 5 - 6): Find your CC+ Match with iT Cosmetics and pop into their one time only cafe experience to indulge in custom sweet treats matched to your CC+ Cream shade (861 Washington St)
🍪 Levain Flatiron Grand Opening (April 5): Levain is officially coming to Flatiron! The first 100 guests on Friday will receive a swag bag. Plus, there is a limited-edition flavor exclusive for Flatiron: a unique spin on the Black and White Chocolate Chip Cookie (2 W 18th St)
✨ OLEHENRIKSEN x Ulta Beauty #GoldenLitGlow (April 5): OLEHENRIKSEN will welcome guests with a golden carpet where consumers will be led into #GoldenLitGlow services, take home samples, and can join masterclasses to learn tips and tricks for maximizing a sun-drenched glow (51 W 34th St)
💄 YSL Loveshine NYC Experience (April 6): Join YSL Beauty for a one-day event in celebration of its newest lip sensation. Discover the collection of nude shades and indulge in makeup touch-ups, photo moments, gifts and sweet treats. (38 Gansevoort St)
🌷 Tulip Day (April 7): Tulip Day is coming to NYC! Over 200,000 tulips will be taking over Union Square, and attendees are welcome to pick their own bouquet of 10 Tulips for free (Union Square)
☀️ Solar Eclipse in NYC (April 8): On April 8, there will be a total solar eclipse in the US, and in NYC 90% of the sun will be blocked by the moon. Make sure to get a free pair of glasses to stay safe (see page for where) & join one of the watch parties in NYC!
ON THE RADAR:
🧴 Eucerin Immersive Hydration Event (April 12): Eucerin is hosting a pop-up to celebrate the launch of its new face care collection, Immersive Hydration, with a sensory laboratory to touch and feel the products, an opportunity to connect with industry leading derms, and tons of product samples!
☂️ Meatpacking District Return of the Red Umbrellas (April 13): Mark your calendars: Return of the Red Umbrellas is back! Celebrate Spring with a day of programming, complimentary bites and more on Gansevoort Plaza.
🌷 West Side Community Garden Tulip Festival (April 13 through May): West Side Community Garden’s annual Tulip Festival is almost here! Enjoy a beautiful garden full of tulips of various colors to celebrate Spring.
🍦 Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day (April 16): Free cone day is being celebrated around the world and Ben & Jerry’s will be giving away free ice cream at a host of locations between 12pm and 8pm
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
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🖼️ Tiffany & Co. The Landmark: Culture of Creativity: (through May 20): Discover Tiffany & Co.’s new exhibition at The Landmark, Culture of Creativity, with 70 works of art across mediums, including never-before-seen works. Check out the video here! (727 5th Ave)
📚POOM: POOM is NYC’s first and only shared artisanal bakery. This baker’s collective features 10+ indie bakers under one roof at the Westfield World Trade Center. Each time you visit, you can try something different and meet new local bakers! (Shared on @RebekaNewYork)
🍽️ Get 1 year of Foodie Card for $1 (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC) with link here or code NYCFORFREE