Weekly roundup (August 14)
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August 14, 2024 | Issue #68
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: so many beauty pop-ups, from Bobbi Brown to Tatcha to The INKEY List, Sol de Janeiro, and more! Plus, Monday is the first day of US Open Fan Week, one of the best free event series of the summer! PS: stay tuned for details on NYC for FREE’s 5th Birthday party coming soon (end of August)!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🤎 Bobbi Brown Pop-Up Cafe (August 14 - 15): Join Bobbi Brown for an afternoon pick-me-up for the mind and skin at a pop-up cafe to celebrate the NEW Weightless Skin Foundation.
🇫🇷 Lillet x Emily in Paris Pop-Up Experience (August 14 - 15): Embark on a complimentary Parisian experience with “Café de Lillet,” a French bistro pop-up where guests can step into the enchanting world of Emily in Paris.
💦 Tatcha Moisture Matchup Pop-Up (August 15 - 16): Are you #TeamDewy or #TeamWater? Find out at the Tatcha #MoistureMatchup pop-up this week in NYC!
😴 IKEA Sleepeasy (August 15 - 18): Join for an immersive sleep experience with a silent disco pajama party, sleep activities, tea and more
🍗 Zalim Bay Ridge Grand Opening (August 16): Zalim Hot Chicken & Burgers (a 100% Halal Spot in Bay Ridge) is giving away FREE Nashville hot chicken sandwiches on August 16th from 6-8pm!
🎨 ARTVENGERS Exhibition (August 16 - 18): The ARTVENGERS is an interactive art exhibit where you can view works of art across all mediums and also transform into an ARTVENGER and create art yourself!
✨The INKEY List Pop-Up Truck (August 17): The INKEY List is kicking off its INKEY Delivers Skincare. For You. campaign tour in the US with a truck parked outside the Sephora West 34th Street location handing out free samples, playing games and more
☀️Sol De Janeiro Sol-Cial Club (August 17 - 18): Unleash your summer self at the Sol de Janeiro Sol-Cial Club with product discovery, photo moments, free samples, sweet treats & other fun surprises!
💄Kosmo Pop Up x NYC (August 17): Join the newly launched NYC-based beauty brand for a one day pop up where the first 100 in line will receive a free lipstick balm, tote and cookie
🍗KFC Sauce Serve Truck (August 17): KFC is introducing three NEW Saucy Nuggets flavors and celebrating with a pop-up truck where fans can try the nuggets and score limited-edition merch!
🚴🏻♀️Summer Streets (August 17, 24): Summer Streets is in Manhattan this week! Enjoy free Citi Bike, performances, activities, freebies and more!
🎾US Open Fan Week (August 19 - 25): Watch the US Open for FREE during the US Open Fan Week. Check out practices, interviews, enjoy free brand activations and so much more.
ON THE RADAR:
🎥 Gansevoort Rooftop + Vacation Movie Series (August 22, September 5): Join for a rooftop movie series with goodies provided by Vacation and Häagen-Dazs. Tickets sold out but more will be released soon + stay tuned for a NYC for FREE giveaway
👖 Wrangler Denim Pop-Up (August 22): Wrangler will be taking over Van Leeuwen’s Williamsburg shop to celebrate the launch of its new women’s denim line
🎾 Confidence Court by Dove & Well+Good (August 28): Join Dove and Well+Good for an IRL tennis experience with a VR simulator, tennis swag, and Dove giveaways
🪄 Back to Hogwarts (August 31 - September 1): Back to Hogwarts is a global event filled with magical experiences and activities inspired by the wizarding world, coming to NYC for the first time at Grand Central Station!
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🍽️ inKind Dining Rewards: inKind is an app that gives you bonuses and perks at your favorite restaurants. They are offering new users $30 off a meal of $60+, plus 15% inKind cash back when you pay your bill with the app. August monthly perks include: a free pancake at Fossetta, free scallion pancakes at Spicy Moon, and a free spring roll at GAI Chicken & Rice.
🚛 Dumbo Moving Giveaway: Summer moving giveaway #3 with Dumbo, where 4 people will win vouchers $300-500! Plus, everyone will get 10% or $50 off your move (whichever is greater!) by filling out this form