Weekly roundup (February 5)
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February 5, 2024 | Issue #92
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
It’s NYFW, Lunar New Year, Black History Month, Super Bowl weekend, and almost Valentine’s Day! There is so much going on in early February. Enjoy one of the many free fashion & beauty pop-ups or community events this weekend, and use the map to help you plan your days. PS NYC for FREE is reaching a big milestone soon on IG, so stay tuned for a surprise event coming up!
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
💅🏻Chipped Mani-Fest Pop Up @ NYFW (February 5): Create your own press-on Microchip Manicure, grab an exclusive NYFW goodie bag and more
📸Shopify’s NYFW Photo Stop (February 5): Step into the spotlight at Shopify New York: enjoy a free 5-minute photo session in your favorite NYFW outfit!
👞Dr. Martens Buzz Bus (February 6 - 8): Dr. Martens launches the Buzz, inspired by the brand's 90’s archive.The Buzz Bus will offer complimentary buzzworthy beverages, shoe charms with purchase, and an exclusive look at the new collection.
✨boohoo NYFW Pop-Up (February 6): boohoo is having a NYFW pop-up with free fashion emergency kits, some VERY special guests, exclusive discounts, hot cocoa, and a preview of the SS25 range.
💄 I Only Wear M.A.C. Event (February 6): Julia Fox, Martha Stewart and Tiffany Pollard are heating up the M·A·C Soho store this Thursday...signing nudes, taking pics and getting personal.
🚶🏽♀️ SFWRUNWAY: NYFW Streetwear Show (February 6): Experience the Future of Fashion at NYFW with emerging high end luxury streetwear designers. Use code REBNYC4FREE for free standing room tickets or code NYC4FREE50 for 50% all listed ticket prices
🧴Le Mercier Daily Café Pop-Up (February 7 - 8): Head to Laura Mercier’s Le Mercier Daily Café Pop-Up to celebrate the launch of NEW Tinted Moisturizer Natural Dewy! This French-inspired cafe will have shade matching, free samples, coffee, baguettes and more.
✨ NYFW Backstage (February 7 - 11): Experience the best of NYFW off the runway at NYFW: Backstage. The experience will feature TRESemmé Style Studios, a Digital Art Exhibit, meet & greets, and conversations with industry insiders, pop-up shops, and more.
🍬 YSL Beauty Candy Club (February 7): The YSL BEAUTY CANDY CLUB is a one-day-only immersive pop-up experience celebrating the viral Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick and the new Make Me Blush Powder.
☕️ Redken 24/7 A.B.C. Café (February 8 - 9): Step into the ‘24/7 A.B.C. Café’ to enjoy caffeinated refreshments and samples of Redken’s latest launch, the Acidic Bonding Concentrate 24/7 Night & Day Serum
🎨 Brooklyn Made: Black History Month Celebration (February 6 - 7): Brooklyn Made invites you to honor Black excellence at its Meet the Makers & Artists events. Enjoy complimentary patties and drinks while you shop and connect
☕️ Oatly and Nespresso Sampling (February 5): To celebrate the U.S. launch of the Oatly Barista Edition Coffee Capsule, Nespresso and Oatly will host complimentary sampling events highlighting the new pairing through signature beverages including a Vanilla Oatly Latte and Brown Sugar Spice Oatly Latte.
🌹 Venus et Fleur Sweetheart Shoppe Pop-Up (February 7 - 9): You’re invited to join Venus et Fleur’s Sweetheart Shoppe Pop-Up in NYC for an interactive Valentine’s Day shopping experience!
🦁 Super Saturday (February 8): Head to Chinatown on Saturday to watch over 20+ lion dance groups parade throughout the streets for Lunar New Year.
🧊Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show (February 8): You’re invited to witness real-time ice carving from ten different artists at the fourth annual ice sculpture show. Plus, enjoy ice carving workshops, crafts, live music, and more
🏈 Verizon Super Bowl FanFest (February 9): Verizon is transforming stadiums and venues across all 30 NFL markets into a nationwide FanFest with food and beverages from locally-owned small businesses, meet and greets with local football heroes, and more.
ON THE RADAR:
❤️ Love in Times Square (February 14): There's no better place to say "I love you" than Times Square. Celebrate love with surprise proposals, weddings, and a Vow Renewal Ceremony on Duffy Square's iconic Red Steps.
🛍️ Blacklist Buy Black Marketplace (February 15): Buy Black Marketplace is back for Black History Month at Pier 57. Grab a bite or drink, check out the space, and support the work of fine artists, jewelry-makers, photographers, card game designers, and more.
🥭 Saint James Iced Tea x White Lotus Concierge Deck Popup (February 19 - 20): To celebrate their new flavor - The White Lotus Limited Edition Mango Organic Black Tea - Saint James Iced Tea is popping up in Grand Central Station with an interactive experience inspired by White Lotus
🐍 27th Annual Lunar New Year Parade (February 16): Celebrate the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year! Better Chinatown is hosting the 27th Lunar New Year Parade and Festival.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🙇🏻♂️ Get $250 for a Focus Group: Earn $250 in rewards to help to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan or New Jersey and get $250 for your time and participation
🏀 Gametime: Get great deals on last minute tickets (sports, concerts and more) with Gametime. Get $5 when you sign up with code GAMETIME358675.