Weekly roundup (September 20)
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September 20, 2023 | Issue #22
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
Can’t believe Fall is here! This is a busy week with Climate Week in NYC (sharing a few volunteer opportunities to clean up our streets & parks!), a handful of beauty and skincare pop-ups, Global Citizen Festival and more.
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
⚾️NYC for FREE Night at Yankee Stadium (September 20): Join the NYC for FREE community at a Yankees game today if you don’t have any plans! There will be special NYC for FREE giveaways raffled off like a Yankees hat, bobblehead, tickets to a 2024 game and more!
🧹Great Broadway Sweep (Daily through September 22): The Great Broadway Sweep is the biggest volunteer cleanup this city has ever seen, tackling one of the world's most iconic thoroughfares - all the way from the Battery to the Bronx!
🧴On My Proactiv Journey (September 20): Join Proactiv to celebrate the launch of the new Clean 3-Step Routine with empowering activations, free product and fun swag! (Astor Place South)
🌸Crayola Flowers Giving Garden (September 20): Crayola has created a vibrant garden in Grand Central Terminal where visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a colorful, floral display and learn about the new Crayola Flowers platform
☕️National Chai Day (September 21): Kolkata Chai Co. is celebrating its 4 year anniversary and National Chai Day with free chai, DJs and special guests (60 Kenmare Street)
💄RMS Beauty The Legends Cafe (September 22): RMS Beauty is taking over its favorite NYC coffee spot for one day only with custom coffees, product sneak peeks & more (174 7th Avenue S)
⛳️Myrtle Beach at Wollman Rink (September 22): Visit Myrtle Beach, South Carolina will be at Wollman Rink Overlook with free music, snow cones, beach games, giveaways, and a mini-golf challenge
💎James Allen NYC Pop-Up (September 22-23): James Allen is hosting a NYC pop-up this weekend with discount codes, delicious ring pops, and other sparkly gifts.
🏨Harry’s Motel (September 22-23): Harry’s Motel is an immersive, 2-day experience that recreates a classic Western motel in downtown New York City, with coffee, souvenirs, and more (345 Broome St)
🔎Only Murders in the Building: Backstage at the Goosebury (September 23-24): Get ready to explore season three of Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building at the iconic United Palace—the real-life location of the Goosebury Theater
🍨Klondike Block Party (September 23): Klondike is throwing a Block Party in Harlem to celebrate NYC’s win of the “What Would You Do for a Klondike?” Hometown edition challenge. There will FREE frozen treats, music, nostalgic games and more (Johnny Hartman Plaza)
⭕️ Global Citizen Festival (September 23): Global Citizen Festival is a free music festival in Central Park with a mission to end extreme poverty ft. Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jungkook, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Anitta and more. If you didn’t win tickets via the lottery, join the Discord here for ticket swaps
💪🏻Orange Theory Gain Day (September 23): Participating Orangetheory studios will host "Gain Day" on National Weightlifting Day, featuring free Strength 50 classes for new and existing members all day
🇮🇹The Feast of San Gennaro (Through September 24): Celebrate Italian culture and food t the 97th San Gennaro Feast, with food, live music, vendors, and more (Little Italy)
🎭Broadway Forever Concert Series (September 24): Join NY Forever and New York Cares for a morning volunteering followed by a free concert in the South Bronx with some of your favorite Broadway stars. Be sure to sign up for volunteering! (Lou Gehrig Plaza)
ON THE RADAR:
🍦Tipsy Scoop: Get free boozy ice cream 3x in the next month (September 22, September 29, and October 31) with these collabs from Tipsy Scoop
👄Milani Cosmetics Goes Nude Pop Up (September 29-30): Milani Cosmetics presents a two-day popup experience to celebrate the launch of their new Fruit Fetish Nude Lip Oils in Industry City & SoHo
👚Celebrate Latinx Fashion (September 29): Join MODi & Shopify New York on this immersive journey into the vibrant world of Latinx fashion with panel discussions, networking, a shoppable gallery and more.
✨Now Glisten Up with Drunk Elephant (September 30): Join Drunk Elephant at Ulta Herald Square from 12pm to 6pm to learn about its new color serum drops, take a Master Class, and more
MISC & RECURRING:
✨Thérapie Clinic: Get your first underarm laser session for free + $100 Off! See more details on the Reel here & book your session here
🚢La Barca Cantina & North River Lobster Company Neighbor Pass: If you live or work in Hell's Kitchen, Chelsea, or Hudson Yards, you can get FREE unlimited boarding to these restaurant cruises for the rest of the season. See details here.
💋 The Woo Woo Giveaway: The Woo Woo is an underground speakeasy inspired by the sexy, seedy underbelly of Times Square in the 1980s. Enter the giveaway here for cocktails & bites for 2!
🏐Free Beach Volleyball Class at QBK Sports: QBK Sports is the only indoor beach volleyball space in NYC. You can sign up for a FREE indoor beach volleyball class: open to beginners & all levels and offered multiple days/times a week
🍽️ Get one year of Foodie Card for free (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC, Long Island, and Westchester + popups with free food) with link here or code NYCFORFREE