Weekly roundup (February 7)
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February 7, 2024 | Issue #41
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
The busiest week in February is here! With NYFW, Lunar New Year, the Super Bowl, and Valentine’s Day, there is a ton for you to do in NYC for free! Be sure to check out the NYFW Roundup and Lunar New Year Roundup & sharing top events below!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
👗NYFW Backstage (February 9 - 13): You’re invited to NYFW Backstage, a 5-day pop-up where you will experience the frenzy behind the fashion, the grind behind the glamor, the design behind the designer + free coffee, hair styling & more (21 Greene St)
🔴 The Red Ball Art Festival (through February 20): Celebrate the New Year, Lunar New Year and Valentine’s Day at the Oculus with the Red Ball Art Festival, presented by theBLANC. This unique art experience features a grand-scale art installation, performances, and interactive activities all in the amazing Oculus.
🥯Bagel & Lox Day (February 9): Acme Smoked Fish and Bagel Point are teaming up for a Greenpoint celebration with a bagel & lox sandwich giveaway and more (30 Gem St)
🍬 YSL Beauty Candy Shoppe (Feb 9): Experience the viral Candy Glaze with make-up styling, photo moments, lipstick engravings, giveaways and more (216 Lafayette St)
🍩Bombolone Festival (February 9): New York City’s first ever Bombolone Festival, with sample and a bombolone making contest (88 Essex St)
💅🏻 Backstage by Cetaphil (Feb 10): Relax and refuel with mini hydration facials, manicures + hand massages, juices & more (75 Varick St)
🤳🏻 Primark NYFW Pop-Up Experience (Feb 10) Join Primark during NYFW to transform into a fashion influencer for a day w/ free giveaways, gift cards, selfie station, bites and bevs (470 Broadway)
🧨 Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Festival (February 10): The 26th Annual Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony will take place at Sara D. Roosevelt Park, with firecrackers, lion dances, vendors and more
🐉Flushing Lunar New Year Parade & Celebration (February 10): Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Flushing Lunar New Year Parade, and head to the Tangram afterwards for an indoor celebration (133-33 39th Ave)
🍪Cora x Maman Cookie Party (February 13): Cora is back at Maman Soho and handing out free cookies, tote bags, and tampons to the first 100 people to visit on Galentine's Day (239 Centre St)
💗Lindt LINDOR Valentine's Day Chocolate & Poetry Pop-Up (February 13 - 14): You are invited to 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 at Gansevoort Plaza
ON THE RADAR:
👩🏾⚖️MEA Culpa Premiere (February 15): Attend the New York premiere of MEA CULPA and be a part of the fan arrival moment to see the cast before they enter the premiere
💚Sonny Angels + Smiskis NYC Meet Up (February 16): Friends NYC is hosting a Sonny Angels and Smiskis event with trading, a Smiski meet & greet, and complimentary bites and drinks!
🚶🏽♀️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
☕️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!
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🍜Giveaway with Antidote: Enter to win dinner and drinks for 2 at this modern Chinese spot serving delicious Sichuan and Shanghai-style cuisine
🛍️Giveaway with Artists & Fleas: Enter to win a $100 shopping spree & tote at this marketplace of artisans & makers
🍷Did you know there is a natural wine bar hidden inside KREWE, an eyeglass store in Meatpacking? They host events, from free wine tastings to Sofar Sounds concerts. Check it out here!
🥗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