Weekly Roundup (May 17)
May 17, 2023 | Issue #4
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka: So excited to meet some of you in person at Sheep Meadow for the community picnic on Sunday! This will be a casual get-together & opportunity to make new friends & enjoy the Spring weather. Looking forward to it!
-Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK)
💃 Bryant Park Dance Party (May 17 - 18): Wednesday night Bachata and Thursday night Salsa. Lessons from 6-7pm followed by live music 7-8:30pm (Bryant Park, Manhattan)
🍦Venus x Rifle Paper Co. Ice Cream Truck Pop-Up (May 18 - 20): Stop by for free ice cream to celebrate the launch of the new collaboration (Thurs: SoHo, Fri: Union Sq, Sat: SoHo)
🌮 Espolòn Tequila Cinco Para Todos (May 19): A month-long celebration of Cinco de Mayo across the US, with this Friday in NYC! Tequila cocktails, tacos, a DJ and more (47 Howard Street, Manhattan)
🥳 LIC Springs! (May 20): Community street festival celebrating Long Island City with live music, dance, performances, interactive lessons, art, fitness classes pop-up activities, and more (Vernon Boulevard, Queens)
📰 Wondermind Newsstand (May 20 - 21): Join Wondermind for a weekend full of wellness sessions, mental fitness workshops, and guided classes for Mental Health Awareness Month (Domino Park, Brooklyn)
🧺 NYC for FREE Picnic (May 21): Join us for an informal community picnic in Sheep Meadow from 1-3pm. Bring your own picnic blankets, games, snacks, drinks, etc., and maybe even a freebie for a little casual freebie swap! (Central Park)
ON THE RADAR: SPRING / SUMMER SERIES EDITION: PART 2
🪩 Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City (June 14 - August 12). Hundreds of performances, live music, dance lessons & family events, including silent discos under a 10 feet disco ball. See Reel here
🛶 Free kayaking across NYC begins in late May! Top spots include the Downtown Boathouse, Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse and Manhattan Community Boathouse. Stay tuned for a full roundup on all NYC kayaking spots
🏝️ Little Island hosts a summer of free events (June 2 - September 3), including concerts, dance performances, comedy events and more
☀️ Last week, we included: NYC Outdoor Movie Nights, Shakespeare in the Park, Healthy on the Hudson and the Backyard at Hudson Yards
MISC & RECURRING
🍽️ Foodie Card x Dinosaur Bar-B-Que National BBQ Month: Foodie Card members get 10% off and a free pork slider or flight of deviled eggs with dine-in through May 26. Get one year of Foodie Card for free with link here or code NYCFORFREE
🪞Yayoi Kusama's exhibit (through July 21) at David Zwirner gallery: expect shorter lines as the weeks pass for this highly-anticipated exhibition (519 W 19th Street)
🧊 SKIMS Summer Pop-Up Shop (through May 29): Shop clothing, swim, and more (and get a free SKIMS ice cream bar with any purchase). Expect long lines but make an appointment online and completely skip the line. If sold out, check back for cancellations. See Reel here.