Weekly roundup (January 24)
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January 24, 2024 | Issue #39
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):
☕️Free Drinks for College Students NotMilk x Joe Coffee: NotMilk and Joe Coffee Company are celebrating their new Cherry Cordial Mocha drink by giving away 50 free drinks at 6 Joe Coffee locations. Offer is first come first serve through February 5 and valid with a current NYC College Student ID
📸Some Productive Fun! Networking & Headshots (January 26): Mingle with fellow entrepreneurs and creatives, while marking the evening with brand-new headshots or product photos (131 Greene Street)
☕️Planet Oat’s Barista Lovers Coffee House (January 26 - 27): Join Planet Oat for the launch of Planet Oat Barista Lovers Oatmilk: sample craft coffees, treats and more (Chelsea Market)
🖤Emo Night at Offside NYC (January 26): Head to Offside NYC for your favorite emo/pop punk/punk rock hits all night long! There will be karaoke, a live DJ, themed drinks, prizes for best dressed and more. Use code nycforfree for free tickets!
🪩Griselda Fan Party (January 26): Travel back to the 70s to experience the golden age of the nightclub. Inspired by Netflix's new limited series, Griselda, join for an exclusive night with free food, drinks, and music, including a performance by Latto.
🍸Seedlip Oasis Pop-Up (January 26 - 27): Seedlip will be bringing the warmth of the tropics to NYC. Delight in complimentary non-alcoholic Seedlip cocktails and taste the new Seedlip Notas de Agave (Washington St & Gansevoort St)
❄️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!
🍵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)
ON THE RADAR:
🌷Credo Beauty Bloomeffects Event (January 30): Visit Credo Upper East Side and discover Bloomeffects, the first brand to discover the power of upcycled Tulips in skincare. Meet the founder and receive a complimentary skincare consultation and mini facial treatment.
🍪Cora x Maman Cookie Party (February 1, 13): Cora is launching a partnership at Maman’s flagship Soho store and will be handing out free cookies, tote bags, and tampons to the first 100 people to visit on February 1, and again on Galentine's Day (2/13)
🐉City Point Lunar New Year Celebration (+ Giveaway!) (February 3): Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a free celebration at City Point, including Balloontopia: Dragon Edition, Lunar New Year family portraits, lion dances & more. City Point is also giving away a private Balloontopia party to one winner, with up to 10 friends! Enter on Instagram here.
🧨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:
🍃 FutureCard (a debit card that offers cashback & rewards for spending sustainably) is giving 10% cashback through January 31 at all secondhand stores and vegan restaurants in NYC! Sign up here for and get an extra $15 when you spend your first $50.
😎Thérapie Clinic Free Skin Analysis: Thérapie is now offering a free skin analysis: this next-gen 60-second skin scanner captures photos of the face and shares insights on wrinkle depth, acne, pores, texture, UV damage, pigmentation, and more. Plus you can get your first underarm laser session free. Both links available here
🥗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!)
🍲Enter to win a Restaurant Week Dinner for 2 Essex, which offers a delicious $45 3-course dinner during Restaurant Week 7 nights a week. Plus, check out a list of Restaurant Week tips 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