Weekly roundup (January 31)
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January 31, 2024 | Issue #40
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
February is shaping up to be a huge month for pop-ups! From New York Fashion Week to Lunar New Year to Valentine’s Day, expect a ton of incredible events. This week, enjoy free cookies & tampons from Cora, pastries from Cleo, matcha & sweatshirts from Stitch Fix, leggings from Athleta, and more. Don’t forget to check out the Lunar New Year event roundup for 20+ events celebrating the Year of the Dragon!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🍩 Cleo Confessional Cafe (February 1 - 3): Face your spending regrets to get free Unregular Bakery pastries & coffee from Cleo, the first AI assistant for personal finance. Plus, one person who sets a savings goal will win $2,000! (124 4th Ave)
🍪 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 both February 1 and Galentine's Day (239 Centre St)
⛷️e.l.f. SKIN Aprés SKI(N) Pop-Up (February 1): e.l.f. SKIN will be hosting an all-day Aprés SKI(N) Pop-Up in Nolita! Attendees can come cozy up in an e.l.f. SKIN chalet and leave with their peak skin routine (242 Elizabeth St)
👰🏻Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Trends Pop-Up (February 1 - 4): Join Anthropologie Weddings and Pinterest for an exciting in-person event where you will immerse yourself in 2024's biggest wedding trends! (412 West 13th St)
🍵Stitch Fix Color of the Year Pop-Up (February 2): Stitch Fix is teaming up with Cha Cha Matcha to give away free matcha and exclusive co-branded totes and sweatshirts in celebration of Stitch Fix’s 2024 Color of the Year, Matcha! (1158 Broadway)
🍜Good Humor Soup Truck (February 2): Good Humor is bringing a Soup Truck to life, powered by Knorr, just in time for National Soup Day (Union Square)
👖Athleta Swap Out & Move Up (February 3): Trade-in any pair of leggings for new Athleta activewear at the Swap Out & Move Up Trade-In Event at Athleta Flatiron (126 5th Avenue)
🐉City Point Lunar New Year Celebration (+ Giveaway!) (February 3): Celebrate Lunar New Year at City Point, including Balloontopia: Dragon Edition,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 by today.
🧊Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show (February 3): The third annual Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show will feature ice carving demos, live DJ sets, winter fun, and more
ON THE RADAR:
🧧Lunar New Year Event Roundup: 20+ events across NYC in February to celebrate the Year of the Dragon
👗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
🍩Bombolone Festival (February 9): New York City’s first ever Bombolone Festival, with samples, a bombolone making contest, and more!
🎥Movie Night: Red, White & Royal Blue (February 10): Join BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance for a Queer Movie Night screening "Red, White & Royal Blue". Enjoy refreshments, free popcorn and make new friends!
🚶🏽♀️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
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
💄Get a free 15 minute makeover from MAC Cosmetics. Check out the video 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!)
🏐Carreau Club: Try something new with a free weekly Pétanque Tournament every Friday at Industry City!
💗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 + check out this video with delicious croissant spots on Foodie Card!