Weekly roundup (February 14)
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February 14, 2024 | Issue #42
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
Happy Valentine’s Day! Whether you are in a relationship, single, or want to ‘burn’ or ‘shred’ your ex, there’s so much to do in NYC today! Plus, over the weekend we have the Sol de Janeiro pop-up, Lunar New Year events, and more!
–Rebeka
VALENTINE’S DAY EVENTS
🐶The Cutest Coffee Break with Bond Vet: Celebrate Valentine’s Day and warm up with complimentary coffee, treats, and meet adoptable puppies from 8am to 6pm (Penn Station on 2/14, and Grand Central on 2/15)
💗Lindt LINDOR Valentine's Day Chocolate & Poetry Pop-Up: Enter a whimsical glass house filled with Lindt LINDOR truffles and be gifted a customized poem from a professional speed poet this Valentine's season (Gansevoort Plaza)
🥯Bagel Market Shred Your Ex: Bring in a picture of your ex to shred, or delete a picture on your phone, and receive a free bagel of your choice at any Bagel Market location to celebrate self-love, fresh starts, and the joy of a great bagel!
🧇Wonderen Stroopwafels Valentine’s Day Giveaway: Enjoy a free heart shaped stroopwafel (first 100) at 11am (Grand Central 89 E 42nd St)
🍫In Love With Utah Valentine’s Day Chocolate Shop: To celebrate the launch of Utah’s “In Love. In Utah.” campaign, and its renowned bean-to-bar artisanal chocolate scene, Utah will unveil a one-day-only pop-up chocolate shop on the Lower East Side with complimentary craft chocolate (156 Orchard St)
💐Maker’s Mark Flower Shop at W Times Square: Enjoy a complimentary DIY flower bouquet experience, cocktail samplings of our Valentine’s day cocktail "Romance on the Rocks," and exclusive giveaways.(1567 Broadway)
💗Check out the Valentine’s Day roundup for 10+ more events on Valentine’s Day, including vow renewals in Times Square, free beer if you ‘burn’ your ex & more!
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
☀️ Sol de Janeiro Pop-Up Shop (February 16 - 25): Head to the Sol de Janeiro Pop-Up and discover the world’s body care obsession. Immerse yourself in mood-boosting experiences, photo moments, free samples, hydrating skin analysis and more! (414 W 14th St)
🧥Nineteen Twenty NYC Pop-Up (February 17 - 18): Check out the viral convertible puffer jackets in person, enjoy complimentary cookies, keychains and merch, and every hour, a puffer jacket will be given away for free to registered guests! (128 E 28th St)
💄Revlon Presents The Live Boldly Experience (February 17): For one-day only, immerse yourself in the world of Revlon! Experience new products, VIP giveaways, an AI glam booth and more! (433 Broadway)
🦁Super Saturday in Chinatown (February 17): Watch 20+ lion dance groups parade throughout Chinatown, going store to store for blessing and eating offerings. This day is the best day to get up close and watch lion dancing.
🐉 Lunar New Year at Bryant Park (February 17): Families can craft their own drums and dragon puppets, join a kung-fu demonstration, and watch a Lion Dance and other traditional musical performances
🎤"And Still I Rise" at Shopify (February 20): Join Shopify to celebrate black creatives + vendors, through Better Than Yesterday's annual arts market and exhibition. '"And Still I Rise" will be featuring performers, guest speakers, music, food and more. (131 Greene St)
ON THE RADAR:
☕️International Delight Coffee & Courting (February 22): International Delight and Bridgerton are hosting a dating event with Bridgerton-inspired iced coffee, custom portraits, live music, and more. Get a ticket in the Tinder app through Valentine’s Day!
🧼Dove Deluxe Bar Pop-Up (February 22 - 23): The Deluxe Bar Pop-Up will take place at Dante West Village, and will immerse guests in the sensorial world of the new Dove Plant Milk Cleansing Bars and the key ingredients that inspired each delicious fragrance.
🚶🏽♀️We Are The Blueprint Pop-Up (February 21 - 22): InKroud Presents: 'We Are The Blueprint' Pop-Up: A celebration of Black artists, creators and creatives for their ongoing contributions to the culture
✨Returning to Self: A Black History Month Culmination (February 24): Head to Governors Island for a day of workshops, performances, and celebrations for all age that will create community and elevate Black voices.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🏙️ Check out S'more, a free app & word of mouth community where you’ll find unique experiences and recommendations by New Yorkers. You can try out amazing NYC experiences like workout classes, pottery and more for free via the Tried & True program (check out my experience here at Color Me Mine) and download S'more!
🎧Rebeka on Cornell (thank) U: Listen to Rebeka on a Cornell alumni podcast where she talks about starting NYC for FREE, some of her favorite college moments, and even rates the hosts free event ideas!
🥗MealPal is offering FREE workout classes to members this month. Join now and get a $50 Amazon gift card here!
🍽️ Get 1 year of Foodie Card for $1 (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC, Long Island, and Westchester + popups with free food) with link here or code NYCFORFREE