Weekly roundup (October 9)
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October 9, 2024 | Issue #76
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week: perfect Fall weather, and a variety of pop-ups (from manga to free skincare to celebrating Hispanic Heritage month). Later this month: Halloween events are starting, including the favorite Tompkins Square Dog Parade on Oct 19. Next week’s newsletter will have a bigger roundup of all Halloween events.
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🎶 H&M The Block Party (October 9): H&M is hosting The Block Party in SoHo with model Amelia Gray, featuring sets by KAYTRANADA, Channel Tres & Kitty Ca$h. RSVP required.
🧴 The Eczema Experience (October 9): The Eczema Experience – Stories Itching to be Told, is an immersive, multisensory pop-up event that explores the realities of living with eczema.
🇯🇵 Kodansha House (Wed-Sun, through October 26): Join Kodansha in New York City for a month of interactive exhibits, artist appearances, movie nights, and more: the ultimate destination for manga lovers.
🧠 Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Festival (October 10): The Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Festival is where visionaries, thought leaders, and advocates unite to redefine and reshape the future of mental health.
🖼️ Harlem Arts Stroll (October 12): Enjoy art, food and culture, from 99th to 155th Street, with all the galleries and businesses welcoming you.
💐 Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE (through October 13): Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE is a floral series with fresh floral mannequins, paying homage to remarkable artists across various disciplines.
🇲🇽 HERDEZ House of Heritage (October 10): In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the makers of HERDEZ salsa proudly announce the launch of House of Heritage, an immersive experience celebrating Hispanic heritage, culture and the art of dipping salsa at Chelsea Market.
💅🏻Pink Friday Nails Pop-Up (October 10 - 13): Dive into the glam at Pink Friday Nails by Nicki Minaj’s NYC pop-up: shop the latest Pink Friday Nails products, press-on nail applications, exclusive merch, and some major giveaways!
🧴Torriden Planet Studio Pop-Up (October 11 - 12): Torriden Planet Studio features two colorful days of live music, interactive beauty activities, and free goodies
☕️ Cafe Hyper Pop-Up (October 11 - 13): Experience Hyper Skin irl this weekend at the Café Hyper pop-up shop, with free signature lattes, meet the team and more
🎃 Fall Fest at Atlantic Terminal (October 13): Enjoy a free family-friendly fall festival with the largest urban pumpkin patch in Brooklyn, plus arts & crafts, pumpkin painting,a costume dance party and more!
🧘♀️Beyond Yoga Club Beyond (through October 16): Move, hang, and shop with Beyond Yoga IRL for one week only. This event series has a mix of paid and free workouts to choose from.
👙Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Viewing Party (October 15): You’re Invited to the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Viewing Party at THE PENN DISTRICT, with food, live music, photo opps, and much more
ON THE RADAR:
🇯🇵Shonen Jump Store Pop-Up (October 17 – 20): In celebration of the Naruto 25th Manga Anniversary & BLEACH 20th Animation Anniversary, enjoy interactive manga photo ops, a gallery, an exclusive promo card and more
🏠 Open House New York (October 18 - 20): Open House New York Weekend unlocks 270+ places across the five boroughs for tours, activities, and behind-the-scenes access.
🐶Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade (October 19): It’s the 34th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade: watch hundreds of dogs parade in costume and compete for “best in show”
🛝Visit Salt Lake Olympian’s Playground (October 25): Visit Salt Lake is bringing a taste of the great outdoors to New York City with Olympic themed fitness classes, a climbing wall and more.
🎃Seaport Kids x Halloween Block Party (October 26): Enjoy a Halloween-themed block party for kids with live music,pumpkin-painting, face-painting, and halloween crafts activities
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
👻Blood Manor Giveaway: Blood Manor is NYC’s scariest haunted house, with 10,000 square feet of themed rooms and spooky surprises at every turn. Enter the giveaway to win two R.I.P. Express passes, and get tickets here!
🍾Harbor New York Giveaway: Head to Harbor NYC for The Good Life Saturdays, and enter to win a table with bottle service (up to $1,000!) for you and 3 friends. Plus, RSVP online to enjoy a free open bar between 11pm-12am
🍽️New York City Wine & Food Festival: Foodie Con (October 19): FoodieCon is a one-of-a-kind celebration featuring the most influential content creators in the food and beverage community. Get 25% off your ticket for a limited time with code Foodie25