Weekly roundup (September 6)
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September 6, 2023 | Issue #20
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
Welcome to one of the busiest pop-up weekends in NYC! NYFW starts on September 8th, and there are so many free brand activations open to the public. In this newsletter, I am focusing on NYFW events and sharing a map to help you plan your weekend.
–Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK): NYFW EDITION
☁️ ALDO Pillow Walk (September 6): ALDO will be taking to the streets of NYC for celebrating its Pillow Walk technology with treats and giveaways (Astor Place)
💎 Pandora Lab Grown Diamond District (September 7): Reimagine everyday NYC moments through diamond lenses that celebrate the power of lab-grown diamonds + performances and food from local vendors (410 Lafayette St)
💍 Hey Harper Jewelry Swap (September 7-10): Swap rusty pieces of jewelry for a new Hey Harper waterproof piece for free (268 Elizabeth St) 11am-7pm
🧴 DWB x Veronica Beard Sip + Shop (September 7): Kick off NYFW by meeting Dr. Bowe in-person, a complimentary skin analysis, and a DWB Beauty gift bag for first 100 attendees (78 Greene Street)
🧼 Dove Pit Stop (September 7): Join Dove and receive a Dove ‘Pit Kit’ plus a free 2-way subway ride on Dove to navigate the ‘Pits of New York’ (Chelsea Plaza)
✨ Kate Spade NYFW Community Event (September 8): Immediately following the Kate Spade NYFW presentation, Kate Spade will be opening the space to the public for treats, live music, photo opps & more! (High Line, Chelsea Market Passage)
👚 J. Crew 40th Anniversary (September 8-9): Celebrate J.Crew’s 40th anniversary and heritage with limited-edition giveaway items, interactive games, and sips and snacks (89 South St)
🎤 Geedup Pop-Up (September 8-9): NYFW pop-up with complimentary drinks & smoke all night + performances by Fat Joe & Fivio Foreign (27 Mercer St)
🌹Venus et Fleur Wake Up and Smell the Roses (September 8-9): Mark 8 years of Venus et Fleur with a larger than life sculpture, Chip City cookies, and giveaways (175 5th Avenue)
💐 CHANEL Lucky Chance Diner (September 8 - 10): Visit the Lucky Chance Diner in Brooklyn, where you can sit and explore CHANEL’s new fragrance offerings, enjoy complimentary refreshments & bites, and more (225 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn)
🌸 Prada Paradoxe (September 8-10): Immerse yourself into the world of Prada Paradoxe Intense (477 Broadway)
🧴 SkinCeuticals Treatment Tour (September 8-10): The first-ever SkinCeuticals Treatment Tour is kicking off with complimentary treatments and samples (13th St & 9th Ave)
🛍️ Madewell 5th Avenue Opening Party (September 8-10): Madewell will have a weekend full of opening events with complimentary sweets, sips, totes, florals and more (156 5th Ave)
🍦 Sundae School Mr. Softee Truck (September 8-10): Join Sundae School this NYFW for Round 2 of the Sundae Softee Truck with ice cream, mochi gummies + other goodies (Various locations)
🧳 RIMOWA SEIT 1898 (September 8 - September 17): Celebrate the 125th Anniversary of RIMOWA (LVMH owned luxury travel accessories company) with a global exhibition featuring over 100 archive cases, collaborations, and one-of-a-kind pieces (547 W 26th St)
💦 Core Hydration Runway to Wellness (September 9-11): Immerse yourself in the excitement of NYFW with Core Hydration: walk the runway, affirmation wall, and complimentary bottles of Core Hydration (89 Crosby St)
👕 CUTS Grand Opening (September 9-10): Celebrate the new store in SoHo with a free tee swap for first 100 + drinks and surprises (375 Bleecker St)
OTHER EVENTS:
🥙 My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 (September 7): Celebrate My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 at your favorite NYC Greek spots for festive treats, drinks and much more! Top offers: Souvlaki Grill Pita of choice, 9 Jones Tangerine Spritz + many more.
💜 Olivia Rodrigo GUTS Gallery (September 8-10): Fans will be transported into the world of GUTS with immersive installations, limited edition merchandise, immersive installations and more (25 Little W 12th St)
🎾Match Point Rooftop Tennis Pop-Up (September 6 - 9): Free tennis courts, refreshments and a chance to win tickets to the final matches at The Rooftop at Pier 17
🦩Bonaire Flamboyance Pop-Up (September 7): Bonaire is hosting a flamingo pop-up in NYC where you can win a trip for 2 to the Caribbean’s hidden gem. Check out the video here
🎾 U.S. Open For All (September 7): US Open grounds are free and open to the public during the day on Thursday, September 7th! Catch the Doubles Semifinals, Junior Quarterfinals and Wheelchair Championship + experience all the interactive partner activations. Plan your day with this tips & tricks video here
ON THE RADAR / MISC & RECURRING:
🐉Dragon Fest (September 17): Largest outdoor Chinese food and culture festival that just started this year. September 17 is the last day to check it out in NYC in 2023!
⭕️ Global Citizen Festival (September 23): Global Citizen Festival is a free music festival in Central Park with a mission to end extreme poverty. Get tickets by taking action in the Global Citizen app (signing petitions, sending emails, taking quizzes). The lineup this year features Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Anitta and more!
🩺Certainly Health is making healthcare costs transparent for everyone. View and book your doctors appointments with upfront out-of-pocket costs using your insurance + the Certainly Price Protection: even if your insurance says you owe more, they will cover the difference in price.
🍽️ 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
☀️ Recurring Summer (into Fall!) Series: Bryant Park Yoga and Picnic Performances, NYC Outdoor Movie Nights, Healthy on the Hudson, Backyard at Hudson Yards, 10+ Spots to Kayak