Weekly roundup (November 20)
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November 20, 2024 | Issue #82
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: lots of holiday/winter installations are up (STARSCAPE, Holiday Under the Stars), and more coming next week (Shine Bright at Hudson Yards). Enjoy free Batman screenings with Kith, a Zürich Holiday Market, free tarot readings and more.
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🦇Kith x Batman Screenings (November 20 - 21): Kith created a special collection for Batman’s 85th Anniversary, and will be hosting free movie screenings of iconic Batman movies before the release
🥤Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan (November 20 - 24): The Coca‑Cola Caravan is hitting the road with photos with Santa, a personalized Coca‑Cola can, and more
🇲🇽México Now Festival (November 20 - 24): México Now Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with five nights of music, photography, film, multimedia art, and a community celebration
🎁Zürich Holiday Market Pop-Up (November 21 - 23): Zürich Tourism is bringing its famed holiday magic to New York City with authentic hot chocolate and more
🍨UES. 7th Birthday (November 21): It’s the UES.’ seventh birthday, and the theme is Vegas Baby! Enjoy complimentary bubbles, scoops, cupcakes and more
🍓Bora Bora Grand Opening in The Bronx (November 22 - 24): Bora Bora just opened in the Bronx, and they’re celebrating with free food at their grand opening event!
🧡The Pleasing Holiday Shop in NYC (November 22 - end date TBA): It’s the most Pleasing time of year. The holiday pop up shop experiences are back for another round starting November 22
🔮Free Tarot Card Readings by Contessa Mills (November 23): Contessa Mills is hosting free tarot card readings in Petrosino Square ahead of her new bag launch!
🧴Kiehl’s Holiday Pop-Up (through December 26): Kiehl’s has a special Holiday Pop-Up within Moynihan Train Hall. While you shop, enjoy complimentary treats from a pop-up cart every Friday!
ON THE RADAR:
🌕A MoonGARDEN Installation (November 27 - end date TBA): This November, the Seaport welcomes MoonGARDEN, an immersive art installation that transforms the night with a luminous dreamscape.
🎈Thanksgiving Eve Balloon Inflation (November 27): Watch the iconic balloons and floats come to life on the Upper West Side, the day before the Parade.
🦃Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (November 28): Watch this annual Thanksgiving tradition in person, with 22 balloons, 33 floats and more, from the Upper West Side down to Herald Square.
🏠Barbie Streamhouse (December 12 - 15): Barbie turned her DreamHouse into the StreamHouse. Come and check out all of her favorite new things at this interactive pop-up
RECURRING HOLIDAY / WINTER EVENTS:
💫STARSCAPE (through Jan 12): STARSCAPE is an immersive installation inspired by Dongji, the Korean celebration of the Winter Solstice. Explore the wonders of the cosmos on the longest night of the year told by the sights and sounds of light
🚊New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show (through February): Celebrating 20 years of operation, this free train show is back at Grand Central Station through the holiday season!
🌟Holiday Under the Stars at Columbus Circle (through January 5): Enjoy a daily light show with giant stars, free Broadway concerts and more at The Shops at Columbus Circle.
✨Shine Bright at Hudson Yards (November 25 - January 5): Over 2 million lights will illuminate the neighborhood, including a 32-foot hot air balloon centerpiece
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