Weekly roundup (February 28)
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February 28, 2024 | Issue #44
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week, enjoy an extra day in February (so many Leap Day freebies, especially if it’s your birthday!), the LoveShackFancy truck is back, and celebrate the grand openings of 3 new spots around NYC with free noodles, sandwiches & smoothies!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
♻️Donate Plastic for Free Clothing (February 28 - 29): Donate plastic beauty, household or cleaning products at the Sustainable Fashion Community Center in Harlem, which will be turned into a sustainable art installation for Earth Day (1795 Lexington)
🍜Xi'an Famous Foods Midtown Grand Opening (February 28): Xi'an Famous Foods is opening in Midtown and is doing a grand opening promotion with free food from 11am-3pm (60 West 45th Street)
🎂Leap Day Freebies (February 29): If you are a Leapling (Leap Day Birthday), enjoy a free Milk Bar Cake, Insomnia Cookies, and more. For everyone: free admission at Wollman Rink, free Passport Photos at Staples and more. See full list on website!
🎤Admiration: Black History Month Panel (February 29): Head to Pier 57 for an empowering event featuring renowned artists who will share their insights on black culture and history through their art (25 11th Avenue)
🥤Coca-Cola Spiced Shop (March 1 - 2): Stop by Coca-Cola Spiced Shop to explore Coke's newest product, Coke Spiced via an immersive AI generated experience (216 Lafayette St)
🎀LoveShackFancy x Dunkin’ Bow Mobile (March 1): Visit the LoveShackFancy x Dunkin’ bow mobile on the Upper East Side for limited-edition printed lattes, donuts, giveaways and more (1058 Madison Ave)
🔴BAM! RED DOT! The Exhibition (March 1 - 3): Discover the Art & Stories behind 48 Skilled Creative Creators in all mediums in one gallery in the heart of TriBeCA (23 Warren St)
🥪All'antico Vinaio Grand Opening: (March 2) All'antico Vinaio, the famed Florentine sandwich shop, is opening their third New York City location in Greenwich Village and giving away 1,000 free sandwiches to the public (89 7th Avenue South)
🎥Latinx Film Showcase (March 2): The Latinx Project at NYU and Cinema Tropical are partnering to present an exclusive one-day film series celebrating the work of US Latinx filmmakers (36 East 8th Street)
🍓VARA Juice Grand Opening (March 3): Head to the Grand Opening of VARA Juice in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn for a free fresh fruit smoothie of your choice! (7222 5th Ave)
ON THE RADAR:
🧴DIME Beauty & Ulta Pre-Launch Event (March 7): Meet DIME Founder & Master Esthetician Baylee Relf, and enjoy the DIME experience for the pre-launch event of DIME at Ulta Beauty
🏀Josh Hart x OWYN x Wegmans Astor Place Meet & Greet (March 9): Come hang out with New York Knicks player Josh Hart and OWYN, a plant-based nutrition company, at Wegmans Astor Place!
🧴Dr.Jart+ Skinnovation Station (March 22 - 24): Experience the iconic Cicapair collection for sensitive skin and the world of Dr.Jart+
👚Uptown Closet: Clothing Swap (March 24): Exchange fits with fellow fashion lovers & find hidden gems at Uptown’s first-ever public clothing swap. Note: clothing drop off will take place in advance at designated times
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🚊FutureCard: Ride the NYC Subway for FREE (February 28 - 29): Future thinks you shouldn’t have to pay for an extra day of subways this Leap Year. Anyone who has this free debit card can ride free Wednesday & Thursday!
🏙️Locals Ride Free at the Beam and Skate for $10: Anyone in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut can ride The Beam free in February with a Top of the Rock Ticket + skate at The Rink for only $10 every Monday through March with code RINK10!
🍽️ 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