Weekly roundup (January 10)
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January 10, 2024 | Issue #37
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
The flurries and the rainstorms are over (for now), and there are a lot of fun events this weekend: from jewelry to beauty to a film festival and more. We’ve also released sign ups for the NYC for FREE at the Sherri Show takeover event on January 25th! Hope a lot of you can join us.
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
✨ Sparkle & Stride: Glowing up with Kendra Scott (January 12): Join Kendra Scott and CHEVAL for a live live interactive podcast discussion on how to make 2024 your best career year yet, plus complimentary sips, sweets, and a free gift for the first 50 attendees (126 Spring Street)
🎥 All Street Festival of Film (January 12 - 14): Join the All Street Festival of Film in the heart of New York City and immerse yourself in a world of captivating stories, talented filmmakers, and cinematic wonders (119 Hester Street)
🏃🏻♀️ Red Bull Quitter’s Day Run (January 11): Join Red Bull Athlete David Kilgore on a 3K run up the West Side Highway, followed by a post-run celebration nearby, where you will set goals and look ahead to 2024!
🍵 Kosas x Cha Cha Matcha Store Takeover (January 13): In celebration of the launch of Kosas Revealer Concealer Shade Extensions, join Kosas for a shade matching event, and take home special Kosas gifts and a free Kosas concealer! (922 Broadway)
🍗 Free Spicy Chicken Sandwich at Chick-fil-A (through January 13): Get a free spicy chicken sandwich this week, no purchase necessary!
🧡 Caribbean Life Health & Wellness Expo (January 13): A comprehensive health and wellness event dedicated to the African American and Caribbean community in Brooklyn, including free health screenings, expert talks, interactive workshops & more (1561 Bedford Avenue)
🎵 A Musical Concert of Unity (January 16): Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Unity Concert is where music bridges divides, voices blend, and history resonates to create a more connected community (525 West 120th Street)
ON THE RADAR:
📺 NYC for FREE at the Sherri Show (January 25): NYC for FREE is taking over the audience at Sherri! We will have a large group attend a show together, with VIP access. Sign up if you are interested in attending the afternoon taping of the Sherri Show with us!
🎥 Cabrini Advance Screening (January 18): Catch a free advance screening of Cabrini, a movie about Italian immigrant Francesca Cabrini, who embarks on a journey to persuade the mayor of NYC to provide housing and healthcare for hundreds of orphaned children
🧴 Beauty Bio x Ulta Beauty Event (January 20): Get ready to discover the ultimate secrets for healthy, glowing skin in the new year with one-on-one skincare consultations, coffee, and more with Beauty Bio and Ulta
📚 Resolution Revolution: Book Swap With McNally Jackson (January 26): Get ready to kickstart your reading goals with an in-person Book Swap cohosted by McNally Jackson and The William Vale
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🪮 Start the new year with a refreshed hair routine thanks to Sally Beauty! Enter bondbar's Healthy Hair Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $5,000 cash prize (awarded as a check), a VIP 3-day getaway at Ambiente Sedona with three friends, and a one-year supply of bondbar products*. (No purchase necessary. 48 US/DC, 18+. Ends at 11:00 p.m. ET 2/29/24. Rules/elig: bondbarsweeps.com. *Awarded as $500 each in the form of Sally Beauty gift cards.)
⁉️ Escape Room Madness is NYC's favorite escape room. Get 30% off with code 2024 if you play between 12-5pm on a weekday. Book here!
🍲 Nemesis is an incredible new restaurant with an elevated take on Southeast Asian-inspired cuisine. We are partnering on a giveaway for one person to win dinner and drinks for 2. Enter here!
💗 Pink Pier: Head to the Pink Pier at the Watermark for a beautiful PINK themed experience with stunning NYC views. General admission starts at $17 and includes a specialty cocktail or mocktail and 2 pink macaroons!
🍽️ 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