Weekly roundup (January 17)
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January 17, 2024 | Issue #38
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: get coffee from Mr. Mucus and a former Bachelor contestant, enjoy cocktails and live music at Hermès, celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day with Murray’s, and more. Plus, it’s NYC Restaurant Week, so check out some tips & tricks to enjoy great meals while getting the best deals!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
☕️Mucinex Kickstart Café (January 17): To celebrate the launch of Mucinex Fast-Max Kickstart, Mucinex will be helping New Yorkers "kickstart" their morning with a complimentary cup of coffee, served by baristas, Mr. Mucus, and TV personality Nick Viall (The Oculus)
🧴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 (51 W 34th St)
🍸Hermazing at Hermès (January 18, 23, 25): Join for a happy hour series at Maison Madison 706! Enjoy beautiful music and quirky cocktails beginning at 5PM on each of the event dates (706 Madison Ave)
🧠Harlem Minds Matter Event (January 19): Engaging speakers, interactive workshops, and valuable resources to help you understand and prioritize mental well-being, plus an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a common goal: supporting mental health in Harlem (106 West 145th Street)
🧀National Cheese Lovers Day with Murray’s Cheese (January 20): Join Murray’s at their Bleecker, LIC or Grand Central locations for a day celebrating cheese, with free samples, fondue, raclette, Murray’s mac & cheese, mini cheese classes, swag bags and more!
🎉Casita of Brooklyn Third Anniversary (January 20): Come celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of Casita of Brooklyn with a night of celebration, including a complimentary dinner, a DJ, and more (318 11th Street)
☕️Capital One Café Herald Square Grand Opening Celebration (January 20): Join to celebrate the opening of the newest Capital One Café location in NYC, with food samples, drink specials, live entertainment and more (53 W 34th St)
ON THE RADAR:
💇🏻♀️Thomas Taft Salon 10th Anniversary (January 25): Head to Thomas Taft UES for a night of complimentary services, dueling DJs, complimentary sips and bites, and more
💄Erica Taylor Meet & Greet (January 25): Meet Erica Taylor at Bloomingdales, a beauty expert with over 3 decades of experience, and learn every day tips for skincare and make up.
🍵Kosas x Cha Cha Matcha Store Takeover (January 27): Join Kosas for a shade matching event, and take home special Kosas gifts and a free Kosas concealer. Plus anyone who purchases the collab drink in-stores will get a free sample all month! (922 Broadway)
❄️Boogie Down Winter Block Party (January 27): Head to the Sonia Sotomayor Community Center in the Bronx for music, dancing, food, holiday crafts and more!
🧨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
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🥗MealPal is currently offering FREE meals and workout classes to members in January. Join now and get a week free as part of a month plan here (only $66 for 10-12 meals + free workouts!)
🍽️NYC Restaurant Week Tips: NYC Restaurant Week offers prix-fixe menus at $30, $45 and $60 at hundreds of participating restaurants through February 4. Check out this page for a list of tips, including using Seated for up to 25% cash back (and a list of Restaurant Week spots on Seated!)
🍹Enter to win a Bottomless Brunch for 2 at Avoca, a great Upper East Side spot known for its abundance of Bottomless Brunch cocktails, its outdoor patio, and more!
💗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