Weekly Roundup (May 24)
May 24, 2023 | Issue #5
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Note from Rebeka: Happy almost Memorial Day weekend! Fleet Week starts today & there are a lot of summer series kicking off this weekend in NYC. There are also parades and other events to honor the service members who lost their lives defending our country.
Thank you to everyone who showed up to the NYC for FREE Community Picnic on Sunday! It was a great day filled with new friends, good snacks, and beautiful weather. Hopefully we will have another one this summer.
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK)
🍩 Krispy Kreme Graduation Event (May 24): For one day only, graduating seniors can head to their nearest Krispy Kreme for a free Original Glazed Dozen & Dough-ploma. Plus, check out this list for more graduation freebies!
🧼 Jukebox Scavenger Hunt (May 24): Jukebox, a new natural & cold-processed soap brand, is hosting a scavenger hunt from 10am-1pm. Follow @myjukebox for a chance to win an OG soap set & for location hints!
🛳️ Fleet Week (May 24 - 30): In its 32nd year, Fleet Week is NYC’s honored celebration of the sea services. Watch the Parade of Ships and visit the piers for a free ship tour.
🇯🇵 UNIQLO Arigato Event (through June 1): UNIQLO is thanking its customers with special deals and giveaways (garapon wheel, Japanese food sampling) at its 5th Avenue & SoHo stores
🚢 Intrepid Movie Night (May 26): Free summer movie series featuring classic ship themed films. The series kicks off on Friday with a screening of Top Gun.
🛶 Free Kayaking in NYC: Free kayaking starts May 27 at Downtown Boathouse, May 31 at Brooklyn Bridge Park Boathouse, and June 3 at Manhattan Community Boathouse
ON THE RADAR
🌇The first Manhattanhenge is on May 29 (half sun) and May 30 (full sun) at 8:12pm. The best spots to watch are the major Manhattan cross streets like 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd and 57th St.
🧴Clinique Hydration Pop-Up (June 3-4): Try the new Moisture Surge Hydrator and learn how to protect your glow. Plus, there will be giveaways, photo opps, tips from experts & more (Lafayette & Prince St)
🧺 Bryant Park features 3 major free event series each summer: Yoga, Picnic Performances, and Movie Nights. Yoga starts on May 31, Picnic Performances on June 1, and Movie Nights lineup to be announced soon
☀️ Other Top Summer Series of 2023: Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City, Little Island, NYC Outdoor Movie Nights, Shakespeare in the Park, Healthy on the Hudson and the Backyard at Hudson Yards
MISC & RECURRING
🎂Birthday Freebies: 60+ birthday freebies, updated for Spring 2023. Make sure to bookmark this page for your birthday!
☀️ The Met Roof Garden Installation: New rooftop garden installation ft. ancient Egyptian symbolism at The Met (included with your ticket + Admission is Pay What You Wish for NY State residents and NY, NJ, CT students). Check out Reel here.
🍽️ 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)