Weekly roundup (April 9)
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April 9, 2024 | Issue #101
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Note from Rebeka:
This week: enjoy lots of cool food pop-ups, from Dieux Soft Serve to Wingstop Bar Tender to Hostess Munchie Mobile and more, travel to Savannah at the Surprisingly Savannah Mobile Tour, and enjoy a balloon-inspired exhibit by CJ Hendry.
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🍦Dieux Instant Angel Soft Serve Truck (April 9 - 10): Dieux will be serving soft skin in SoHo! Enjoy soft serve, free samples, dreamy giveaways, and more!
🌸LoveShackFancy Flower Pop-Up (April 9): Expect a 100% chance of showers of flowers at Times Square!
☂️Lincoln Center Big Umbrella Festival (April 9 - 20): Big Umbrella Festival welcomes kids, teens, and adults for a dynamic series of programming over three weekends, designed with and for neurodiverse audiences.
🍩Hostess Munchie Mobile (April 10, 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.
🍒Trü Frü x tarte Cherry Launch (April 10 - 11): Trü Frü and tarte are serving cherry-coated realness with a juicy collab. Stop by ULTA Herald Square for free samples!
🍗Bar Tender by Wingstop (April 10 - 11): Wingstop’s very FIRST Bar Tender will be packed with mouth watering craveable experiences, including a Mukbang Station, Sauce & Toss Bar, live DJs, and more.
💧Waterloo x Guy Fieri Sampling Pop-Up (April 10): Waterloo Sparkling Water and Guy Fieri’s Flavortown are launching three new limited-time-only flavors Look for Waterloo’s Epic Flavor Can Cruiser for sampling!
☀️Surprisingly Savannah Mobile Tour (April 11 - 12): Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Savannah, Georgia, with interactive activities that showcase the city's unbeatable shopping, culture, entertainment and dining options.
📕H&M Martine Syms Zine Signing (April 11): To celebrate H&M's S/S 2025 campaign Notes On Being, enjoy free copies of a zine + exclusive merch by artist Martine Syms
🧀Murray's Cheese National Grilled Cheese Day (April 11 - 13): Murray’s Cheese is celebrating National Grilled Cheese Day all weekend long, with samples and a grilled cheese stretch contest on Friday!
🎈Keff Joons Exhibit by CJ Hendry (April 11 - 20): Cj Hendry, is launching her latest exhibition, inspired by Jeff Koons and his iconic balloon animals.
💄Sephora Flatiron Scratch Cards (April 11 - 13): Sephora has made some major updates at Flatiron. Stop by for free scratch cards with prizes this weekend!
🧱 Easter Fun at the LEGO Store (April 11 - 19): Visit LEGO at Rockefeller Center for a daily Easter hunt and a build your own Easter Egg event on April 13.
✨ Drunk Elephant x Pura Vida Miami (April 12 - 13): Drunk Elephant has launched a partnership with Pura Vida Miami. The first 50 people this weekend will enjoy a FREE Coco Azul Smoothie AND Drunk Elephant sample bag each day!
💄 LAWLESS x Van Leeuwen Pop-Up (April 12): Celebrate the launch of LAWLESS Beauty’s new Strawberry Sugar Collection with an ice cream truck takeover with Van Leeuwen.
🐶 Dagne Dover Pet Provisions Pop-Up (April 12): Bring your favorite fur baby to shop a pet-friendly marketplace, a vet checkup station, free pet portraits, and the chance to win a giveaway!
🎤 iNDIEPLAZA at Rockefeller Center (April 12): On Record Store Day, celebrate independent music with a curated lineup of artists, an artist merchandise booth, an arts & crafts booth, food and beverage, and more.
🦄 National Unicorn Month with Unicorn Academy & FAO SCHWARZ (April 12 - 27, weekends): Celebrate National Unicorn Day all month long in store with special activities each weekend for kids, like bracelet making and more.
☂️ Coterie Domino Square Takeover (April 9 - 14): Coterie will be popping up in Domino Park with a massive umbrella installation to keep visitors “covered” all week with newspapers of rainy day activities for kids, plus handing out umbrellas on Saturday!
ON THE RADAR:
💧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.)
🍸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.
♻️ 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)
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🏠NYC First Time Buyer Seminar: All About Mortgages (April 15): Ready to buy your first home? Get a breakdown of how the mortgage approval process works, what you can expect during the application process and how to avoid common (and costly) first time buyer mistakes at this first time buyer seminar on April 15th hosted by Nikki R. Thomas of the Corcoran Group and Jason Prussian of Wells Fargo Bank (NMLSR ID 40035). (Sponsored)
💄Luxury Makeup Testing: You are invited to test a luxurious new foundation formulas at an exclusive event 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!