Weekly roundup (May 1)
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May 1, 2024 | Issue #53
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
Happy first day of May! This week: tons of alcohol pop-ups for Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby, some annual spring light and flower installations, a giant hot dog in Times Square, and more. See a lot of you at the NYC for FREE x Essex Party tonight!
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
☁️ Squigs x Notte Daydream Pop Up (May 1 - 5): Squigs & Notte are having a pop-up and partnering with Laneige & Innisfree for goodies throughout the event (247 Elizabeth St)
🍋 Cointreau Lime of Credit and Credit Union (May 2): New Yorkers can visit a pop-up “bank” where they’ll have a chance to win Lime of Credit ($20 payout to use for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations) or apply online! (Hudson Yards)
✈️ JetBlue Jet to Bermuda Pop-Up (May 2): Join JetBlue in NYC for a chance to win a trip to Bermuda and other prizes (Chelsea Triangle)
✨ Illumination Light Art Festival (May 2 - 4): Year 3 of the Illumination Light Art Festival is a bigger and brighter festival than ever before, with 15+ light art installations, interactive pieces, light based performers, a giant stage, DJs and more (Belvedere Plaza & WTC)
🍸 THE ESPOLÒN UNDERGROUND: Celebrating 25 Years of Espolòn Tequila (May 2): Espolòn Tequila is celebrating 25 years of unapologetic creativity in NYC. Join them in Bushwick for music, art, food, graffiti, and more (592 Johnson Ave)
🍕 Feel Good Foods Pop-Up Diner (May 3):The first-ever Feel Good Foods Diner is popping up for one day only, with your favorite gluten-free Feel Good Foods snacks and a secret menu! (140 W 31st St)
🥚 Superegg NYC Pop-Up (May 3 - 5): Head to Shopify for Superegg’s First NYC Pop-Up with complimentary samples, sound baths, panels and more (131 Greene St)
🍸 MargaritaCon by Astral Tequila (May 4): Join Astral for complimentary margarita samples at different bars in the East Village + a massive 'salt truck' overflowing with limes in the neighborhood (East Village)
🐎 Maker's Mark Kentucky Derby Viewing Party at the Seaport (May 4): Kick off outdoor dining season with an al fresco Derby Viewing Party at Tin Building. Enjoy Maker’s Mark sampling, screens to catch all the action, and more (96 South St)
💄 IT Cosmetics x City Girls Who Walk (May 5): IT Cosmetics is celebrating the launch of its Hello Sunshine SPF with a walk with City Girls Who Walk. Participants will be able to enjoy free product samples, refreshments and more! (188 E 86th St)
ON THE RADAR:
🎻 Bridgerton Promenade Pop-Up (May 11): Fans are invited to immerse themselves into the world of Bridgerton with interactive experiences, a showcase of the new products, photo opps, live merriment, exciting giveaways and more
✨ Charlotte Tilbury Fragrance Collection of Emotions Pop-Up (May 11 - 12): Step into Charlotte Tilbury’s world of fragrance at an immersive pop-up in NYC to celebrate Charlotte’s NEW Fragrance Collection of Emotions, with complimentary gift bags, scratch-offs and more!
🚢 Fleet Week New York (May 22 - 28): Now in its 36th year, the U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Marine Corps will participate in events throughout NYC, including free public ship tours of USS ships, performances, a dive tank, events at the Intrepid, and so much more.
🌆 Manhattanhenge (May 28 - 29): Manhattanhenge is when the setting sun is exactly aligned with the street grid of Manhattan. Between May 29-July 13, the "Manhattanhenge Effect" occurs.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🌸 Fifth Avenue Blooms (May 1 - 31): Head to Fifth Avenue in May for a monthlong floral installation by Van Cleef & Arpels. You can enjoy nine floral installations from 50th - 59th Street + performances and more
🌭 Hot Dog in the City (through June 13): There’s a giant hot dog in the middle of Times Square! Hot Dog in the City is a giant public arts work that will be on display through June 13. It is 65 feet long and unofficially the largest hot dog in the world. Only in NYC!
🐎 Tanner Smith’s Derby Day Giveaway: Win 2 tickets to Tanner Smith’s Derby Party + $100 Food & Beverage Credit!
🍩 Krispy Kreme Dozen Days of Deals: Krispy Kreme has a new Rewards Program, and is celebrating with a dozen days of deals! Enjoy a free Original Glazed Dozen, valid 5/2 for existing members and 5/11 for anyone new who joins
🍽️ Get 1 year of Foodie Card for $1 (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC) with link here or code NYCFORFREE