Weekly roundup (August 9)
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August 9, 2023 | Issue #16
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka: Did you know that hip hop was born in the Bronx 50 years ago on August 11, 1973? There are so many celebrations this week for the 50th anniversary of hip hop, plus a free concert with Bebe Rexha, fashion & beauty pop-ups + more!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🎤 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop (through August 13): Celebrate with free concerts, block parties and more in every borough, including a Run DMC pop-up and Wu-Tang Clan concert. See full list here.
🪥 Colgate Total's Totally Honest Pop-Up (August 9): Join Colgate Total for a full size toothpaste, anonymously admit the lies you’ve been telling your dentist, and enter for a chance to win toothpaste for a year and a $400 gift card (Flatiron Plaza)
🎤 Z100 Summer Bash (August 10): Join Z100 for a free summer concert at Hudson Yards featuring Bebe Rexha, David Kushner, Jessie Murph, Benson Boone and Owenn.
☁️Vuori BlissTour (August 10): Vuori invites you to feel your bliss in a first-of-its-kind immersive experience celebrating the new Vuori BlissBlend launch (525 West 24th Street)
🧴Fresh Face Lab (August 10 - 20): Join Shopify NY for Fresh Face Lab, an immersive beauty and wellness experience and marketplace with mini facials, workshops & more
🥤Versed x United Sodas Hydration Station (August 11): Stop by the Hydration Station at McCarren Park for complimentary skincare & sodas
👛 Coachtopia Pop-Up (August 12 - 13): Coachtopia, Coach’s circular fashion sub-brand, has taken over the Coach SoHo store! This weekend there will be an Upcycling Lab with a trunk show, screen printing, temporary tattoos, cotton Candy & more (143 Prince St)
📱Galaxy Open Market (through August 20): Visit the fun open market-themed space to participate in interactive exhibits and win prizes, plus special events including K-Pop performances and meet & greets
🍽️ NYC Summer Restaurant Week (through Aug 20): Get 2-3 course meals starting at $30+. Save by using Mastercard ($10 cash back). Plus, some restaurants are on Seated, where you can earn up to 25% Rewards on every meal. Here is a spreadsheet with a list of 100+ spots on Seated + sign up and get an extra $10
🚴🏻♀️2023 Summer Streets (Saturdays through August 26): Summer Streets is in Manhattan for the next 2 Saturday’s, with free activities, performances, sampling Citi Bike Day Passes and more!
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)
🔵 Dr.Jart+ Jellyverse (August 17): Immersive pop-up that brings together skin, science and art. Win prizes, enjoy refreshing summer treats, and more!
🚢 IronStrength on the Intrepid (August 14): Free workout series on The Intrepid with 1,000 people featuring bootcamp & sunset yoga. RSVP required (rescheduled from Aug 7)
🎾 US Open Fan Week (August 22 - 27): Free Fan Week is back this year from August 22 - 27, where you can watch the US Open Qualifying Tournament, Legends of the Open event, giveaways and more. Sign up for a Fan Access pass!
🌃 August for Free: NYC for FREE monthly series showcasing a free event for every day of the month. Check out the list here
MISC & RECURRING
🍸Bartley Dunne’s Giveaway: Bartley Dunne’s is a new spot in Midtown reimagining the Irish Pub. Enter the giveaway here!
🍽️ 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
🌮 Happy Hour at The Ready Rooftop: The perfect summer spot, with $1 tacos and $9 margaritas. See more details in the Reel here
🛶 Twilight Kayaking, Stand Up Paddleboarding & Outrigger Canoe Paddling: In addition to the 10+ free kayaking spots around NYC, you can also try SUP & canoeing at Pier 96 + twilight kayaking (perfect for a weekday date night!) See Reel here for more details
🎟️ 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 Series of 2023: See video here on all the NYC summer series! Bryant Park Yoga, Picnic Performances and Movie Nights, Little Island, NYC Outdoor Movie Nights, Healthy on the Hudson, Backyard at Hudson Yards, 10+ Spots to Kayak, Lincoln Center Summer for the City, Summer on the Hudson Concert Series