Weekly roundup (August 23)
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August 23, 2023 | Issue #18
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
4 years ago this week I started NYC for FREE, which is pretty crazy to think about. I was finding & sharing all these cool free events to my friends and thought that more people would be interested in them, and look where we are now! The 4th Birthday Party filled up in under 5 minutes (which is crazy!) I’m excited to see a lot of you there on Tuesday to celebrate.
There are also so many fun tennis pop-ups in NYC this week ahead of the US Open! Definitely recommend attending Fan Week for a unique opportunity to watch player practices (+ tons of freebies!)
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🎾 US Open Fan Week (August 22 - 27): The US Open Fan Week started yesterday and there are a ton of events, brand giveaways and more! Watch the US Open Qualifying Tournament, attend the Arthur Ashe Kids' Day on Saturday and more. Sign up for a Fan Access pass!
🎾Waterdrop Tennis Pop-Up (August 24): A pop-up outdoor tennis court is coming to Times Square on Thursday in celebration of the US Open! Play a free game of tennis and enjoy waterdrop’s “hydration station”
🧇DASH Waffle Week (August 24): Free waffles on Wall Street: New York Stock Exchange until 1pm + a scavenger hunt in NY
🎼The Met’s Summer HD Festival (August 25 - September 4): The Met’s 14th free Summer HD Festival at Lincoln Center features ten performances plus a movie screening.
🎤The Head and the Heart: BRIC Closing Night (August 24): Join for the closing night of BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! 2023 with a performance by The Head And The Heart and Izzy Heltai
🎺 Charlie Parker Jazz Festival (August 25 - 27): A three-day celebration of live jazz will return to NY for its 31st year, featuring some of the finest jazz musicians in the world
🚴🏻♀️2023 Summer Streets (August 26): Last Saturday of Summer Streets in 2023. This week, head to Brooklyn or the Bronx for free activities, performances, sampling, Citi Bike Day Passes
🐶National Dog Day (August 26): Celebrate with free dog portraits at Google Store Williamsburg (RSVP), free Pupper Cup & an adoption event at Hair of the Dog, and more!
🎥National Cinema Day (August 27): Movie tickets are just $4 at most major US / NY cinemas. Plus a lot of spots are offering deals as well ($4 popcorn, snacks, etc.)
🧴DECORTÉ Mini Facials (through September 7): Join DECORTÉ at Bloomingdales for complimentary mini facials, personalized consultations, exclusive gifts with purchase, and a chance to win prizes valued up to $5,000.
ON THE RADAR
🏓City Pickle x Myrtle Beach (through September 6): Enjoy free pickleball powered by Visit Myrtle Beach at Wollman Rink with City Pickle (RSVP, time slots on Wednesdays)
✏️MUJI Back 2 School Shopping Event (August 31): Get back-to-school ready at MUJI with a night of treats, shopping & more
🚲14th Annual NYC Unicycle Festival (August 31 - September 3): Unicyclists meet up to ride throughout NYC + main event on September 2: learn-to-ride area, basketball competition games, demonstrations, workshops
🪩Back to School Silent Disco (September 8): Celebrate back to school with a family-friendly silent disco dance party in Battery Park City
🌃 August for Free: NYC for FREE monthly series showcasing a free event for every day of the month. Check out the list here. September coming soon!
🏥 If you are an international student, check your eligibility for Kimber Health’s $0 Health Insurance with $0 Dental Care, $0 Mental Health & more before your college waiver deadline. See more details in Reel here
MISC & RECURRING
🦓 Did you know you can become a Wildlife Conservation Society member and visit all 5 NYC zoos / wildlife parks with IDNYC? Check out the video here and more details on IDNYC here
🏓 Upcoming NYC for FREE events: Rooftop Pickleball with ZogSports on August 23 and NYC for FREE 4th Birthday Party and NYC for FREE’s 4th Birthday Party on August 29 (waitlist only for both events)
☀️Upper East Side Tan: Get your first free week + unlimited tanning for $59/month. Say NYC for FREE at your first session in the next month to also get a free body scrub (231 East 58th Street)
🍽️ Get one year of Foodie Card for free (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC, Long Island, and Westchester + popups with free food) with link here or code NYCFORFREE
🎟️ Saturday Night Live Ticket Lottery: Enter to win SNL tickets via lottery by emailing snltickets@nbcuni.com in August. See more details here on how to get tickets
☀️ Summer is almost over but some Summer Series continue through September: See video here on all the NYC summer series! Bryant Park Yoga and Picnic Performances, Little Island, NYC Outdoor Movie Nights, Healthy on the Hudson, Backyard at Hudson Yards, 10+ Spots to Kayak, Summer on the Hudson Concert Series