Weekly roundup (January 29)

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January 29, 2024 | Issue #91

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: the much-anticipated SNL50 Experience, the Year of the Snake kicks off with a Firecracker Ceremony + a lot of Lunar New Year events this weekend. Next week: NYFW starts on February 6, so stay tuned for more fashion pop-ups coming soon!

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

📺 The NBC SNL50 Experience (January 30 - February 2): Live from New York, it’s “The SNL50 Experience.”  NBC is launching an immersive, Studio-8H-inspired experience to give fans the chance to feel what it’s like to host the iconic comedy series.

💝Sugar, Spice & Everything Nice: PINK x Van Leeuwen Pop-Up (January 30): Join PINK as they take over Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in Tribeca, NYC to celebrate all things V-Day.

💇🏾‍♀️AFIMI NYC Launch Weekend (February 1 - 2): Experience the culture and heritage of Jamaica at Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's new haircare line debut – a celebration of beauty, heritage, and resilience.

🎂 Grand Central Terminal Birthday Bites Giveaway: Celebrate 112 years of NYC’s iconic Grand Central Terminal. Now through February 2, enter for a chance to win a pair of tickets to SUMMIT to celebrate. All you need to do to enter is dine at GCT this week and share on social media. All food and beverage purchases are eligible to post. 112 tickets for 112 years!

🖼️Brooklyn Museum First Saturday: Toward Joy (February 1): Brooklyn Museum First Saturdays are back! Celebrate Black artists with roots from Bed-Stuy to Bayou Country who have shaped art, music, film, and other cultural expressions that define what it means to be American.

💅🏻Chipped Mani-Fest Pop Up @ NYFW (February 4 - 5): Create your own press-on Microchip Manicure, grab an exclusive NYFW goodie bag and more

📱Samsung Galaxy Experience Space (through February 22): Samsung is back with a new Experience Space, showcasing Samsung’s latest mobile AI features with prizes & more!

LUNAR NEW YEAR EVENTS:

Check out www.nycforfree.co/lunarnewyear2025 for more upcoming LNY events!

🐍Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival (January 29): Celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year with the 27th New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival.

🦁Lunar New Year Celebration in Downtown Brooklyn (February 1): Head to City Point Brooklyn to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Families can enjoy lion dances, kids crafts, STEM fun, surprises and more.

🐍Lincoln Center Lunar New Year Celebration (February 1): Join Lincoln Center for a family-friendly party, featuring a lion dance performance, delicious goodies and fun, interactive activities.

🦁Lunar New Year Celebration At The Seaport (February 1): The Seaport welcomes the Year of the Snake with an exciting day of cultural activities including live performances, crafts, and more.

🐍Queens Lunar New Year Parade (February 1): Head to Flushing, Queens for the 2025 Lunar New Year Parade (The Year of the Snake) and the 2025 Lunar New Year Festival Celebration!

ON THE RADAR:

💔LOVE HURTS Advance Screening (February 5): The NYC for FREE Community is invited to attend an advance screening of  the upcoming action film, LOVE HURTS, starring Oscar Winner, Ke Huy Quan & Ariana DeBose. Limited passes available. Newsletter subscribers get the link first!

📸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!

🧊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

💕 LUSH Valentine's Day Event (February 16): Celebrate Valentine's at LUSH at the SWEETS FOR MY SWEET event! Create a Love Letter bath bomb, enjoy demos, vegan cocoa, chocolate samples, and a spa tour. 

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

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🧴 Complexion Product Testing: You can earn a $50+ gift card to a prestige beauty brand by testing new complexion products! Complete a short survey, and you will be contacted in the coming weeks if you are a fit.

🙇🏻‍♂️ 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