EventsUPCOMING POPUPS & EVENTS
Nature Made Wellness Experience at TENSPACE
The Nature Made® Wellness Experience is an interactive journey to transform how you care for you — from the inside out.
Celebrate the Official Opening of the Nature Made® Wellness Experience on October 11th
• Doors Open at 11 AM With Free Juice Bar, Guided Tours, and Giftbags for the First 150 Guests
• Join Us at 5 PM for Wellness Golden Hour With Free Mocktail Bar and Another Round of Giftbags
• Plus, Don’t Miss Your Chance To Meet Sunny the Gummy!
Free, Unticketed and Engaging for all Ages through January 31
Wednesday 11AM - 6PM
Thursday 11AM - 6PM
Friday 11AM - 8PM
Saturday 11AM - 8PM
Sunday 11AM - 6PM
New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show
This holiday season, the New York Transit Museum’s Grand Central Gallery & Store presents the Holiday Train Show, a cherished tradition that captures the magic of miniature trains and New York City during the holidays.
Lionel model trains, including Metro-North, the whimsical Polar Express, and vintage subway sets, travel a 34-foot, two-level “O” gauge layout that begins at a miniature Grand Central Terminal and winds past New York landmarks on the way to the North Pole. To mark the 40th anniversary of MTA Arts & Design, the 2025 display features work by artists James Yang and Erin K. Robinson, whose bold illustrations bring a fresh creative spark to this beloved holiday tradition.
The Holiday Train Show is free and open to the public, and on view through February 2026. The New York Transit Museum Gallery & Store at Grand Central is open Monday through Friday, 10am to 7:30pm; Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 6pm; and is closed on major holidays. The Gallery is located in the shuttle passage on 42nd Street and Park Avenue, adjacent to the Station Master’s Office.
Under the Radar Fest For All
Under the Radar believes in Mayor Zohran Mamdani‘s vision for an affordable NYC for all. in solidarity with the city of New York and our extraordinary community of partner venues, they are proud to be able to offer free tickets for many of their performances to the general public.
Sign up below and you’ll get access to first-come, first-serve free tickets to twelve great shows in the 2026 Under the Radar festival. Whether it’s your first play of the year or your first play of this decade, we welcome you to our audience.
Over the past 21 years, the Under the Radar theater festival has produced hundreds of new works for the New York stage. In 2026, between January 7 and 25, UTR will present more than 225 performances of 30 different shows at 25 partner theaters across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx. One of the key missions of UTR and its vibrant community partners is to make groundbreaking theater affordable and accessible to everyone in NYC. Join us!
Sign Up To Access Free Tickets:
Submit your name and email. Check your inbox for your Under the Radar for All code. Use that code to access free tickets to specific dates for select Under the Radar shows.
* Access to this offer is limited to while supplies last. Offer applies to many but not all dates and performances in the 2026 festival. The complete Under the Radar lineup is available at utrfest.org/program.
Pattern @ Sephora in NYC
Explore PATTERN Beauty & BODY by Tracee Ellis Ross in January at Sephora locations across NYC!
Expert education & juicy samples await. All events from 2-5pm on dates below.
Schedule:
1/8: Harlem (121 W 125th St)
1/13: Upper East Side (144 E 86th St)
1/20: Union Square (40 E 14th St)
1/22: Upper West Side (808 Columbus Ave)
1/27: Midtown (300 Madison Ave)
Brooklyn Bridge Park x Sofar Sounds
Head over to Roebling Rink for four upcoming Brooklyn Bridge Park x Sofar Sounds pop-up concerts!
Join on Thursday evenings, January 8 through January 29 for intimate live music performances from amazing NYC artists, at Roebling Rink at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Expect great vibes, a whole lot of community magic, and some seriously good talent!
Photo credit Sunshine Babies Creative Studio
Set beneath the historic Brooklyn Bridge, join for live music, strap on your skates for a spin around the ice, and enjoy a truly breathtaking one-of-a-kind experience with views like no other.
If you’re just looking to enjoy the performance, tickets are free; if you’d like to skate, tickets are $16 for a 60-minute session on the ice. Roebling Rink is one of the most affordable and competitively priced ice rinks in the city. Skate rentals are $8, or guests are welcome to bring their own. The performance starts at 7:00 PM, offering two surprise artists each evening, and concluding by 9:00 PM.
Sofar Sounds transforms unique spaces into venues for live music shows, and BBP is so excited to welcome them to Roebling Rink for this very special collaboration.
Tickets at roeblingrink.com
Free tickets for concert admission only (no skating)
$16 tickets for skate + concert admission
Saturday Swaps at Sunnyside Library
❄️♻️ Saturday Swaps at Sunnyside Library ♻️❄️
Join for 3 Saturdays in January, 3 different themes, and 3 total swap events at the Sunnyside Library (43-06 Greenpoint Ave) hosted by the Queens Public Library!
🗓 January 10
🌿🐾🏡 Plant, Pet & Home Goods Swap
Bring: kitchen items, small electronics, décor, potted plants, and pet supplies
🗓 January 17
👶🧒 Kids Clothing & More Swap
Bring: infant–teen clothing, shoes, accessories, toys*, games, baby gear, and kids’ books/media
🗓 January 24
👕👖 Adult Clothing Swap
Bring: adult men’s & women’s clothing, shoes, accessories, and books/media
⏰ 12–3 PM
📦 Last drop-off at 2:30 PM
✔️ Items must be freshly cleaned, gently used, complete, and in working condition
🚫 No furniture, large electronics (like TVs), pet beds, pillows, or stuffed animals
✨ These events are FREE and open to everyone even if you don’t have anything to swap.
Please take appropriate items for each event. No early drop-offs or storage between swaps.
Let's reduce waste, share resources, and swap sustainably! 💙♻️
Winter Dance at Bryant Park
Learn new moves from New York City’s finest dance instructors, then show off your style on the dance floor with a full hour of social dancing! Participants are welcome to bring their own partner, continue to dance solo, or dance with someone new!
Hosted and Produced by Talia Castro Pozo
January 14: Salsa Night
January 21: Hustle Night
January 28: Motown Night
February 4: Bachata Night
WHEN
Wednesdays, January 14 - February 4
7pm-9:30pm
WHERE
Find Winter Dance at The Lodge bar + food hall on the northwest corner of The Rink.
Flatiron NoMad Glows Pink
Mr. Pink Has Landed in Flatiron & NoMad! The district’s latest seasonal program Flatiron NoMad Glows Pink is here! Now through the end of February, celebrate winter with the cheerful art installation Mr. Pink featuring 10 sculptures across the neighborhood created by Philippe Katerine.
This afternoon (January 15), make your way to the Flatiron North Plaza at 4:30 pm to meet Mr. Pink as he makes his New York City debut!
After the unveiling, you’ll have the opportunity to be one of the first to take a self-guided walking tour for a chance to unlock prizes from local businesses.
You can also step into the world of Mr. Pink by taking an in-person walking tour! Hosted by Like A Local Tours, every Saturday at 11 am through February, you’ll go on a 90-minute journey discovering Mr. Pink with special stops along the way. Registration required. Sign up here.
Christie's Americana Week
Did you know Christie’s has tons of art and history to explore, and its all free to view? Christie’s is an auction house but displays all of the works to be auctioned in its galleries, and its free and open to the public!
This year, Americana Week takes on special significance, celebrating a heritage of creativity in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
Featuring Visions of the West: The William I. Koch Collection, COLLECTOR/CONNOISSEUR: The Max N. Berry Collections, We The People: America at 250 and The American Collector, the series showcases American ingenuity, the power of the collector’s eye and the stories art and objects carry across centuries.
From Western masterworks to early craftsmanship, founding documents, Chinese exports and more — experience the breadth of Americana at the Rockefeller Center galleries in New York.
The Rockefeller Center galleries are free to visit, and its free to register to bid in the Americana Week auctions. More details can be found on Christie’s website.
Christie’s New York
20 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10020
Jan 16 – 22, 10am-5pm (Jan 18-19: 1-5pm)
POPUPFLORIST Love Letter Gallery
POPUPFLORIST is bringing back its citywide Love Letter Gallery, a Valentine’s project that invites New Yorkers to write anonymous love letters.
Beginning Monday, on January 19, red mailboxes will pop up at a dozen local businesses, including Big Night, The Elk, Tarin Thomas and Bon Bon.
Anyone can write a handwritten love letter and anonymously drop it in one of the mailboxes through January 25.
The POPUPFLORIST team will then select 30 notes to be part of a one-day exhibition on February 7th, where each message is paired with a custom floral installation. This year’s Love Letter Gallery will be held at HOST on Howard. Registration will be free (link to come!)
NYC Winter Outing
NYC Winter Outing 2026 returns with citywide deals at more than 850 businesses for NYC Restaurant Week, NYC Broadway Week and NYC Must-See Week with offers available from January 20th to February 12th.
New York City Tourism + Conventions, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York City, today announced the start of reservations for NYC Winter Outing 2026. The program runs from January 20 through February 12, offering savings on experiences across all five boroughs, including prix-fixe NYC Restaurant Week menus at nearly 600 restaurants; 2-for-1 tickets to 26 NYC Broadway Week shows; and 2-for-1 tickets to nearly 80 NYC Must-See Week museums, attractions, tours and performing arts. NYC Hotel Week, also part of NYC Winter Outing, is already underway offering 25% off standard retail rates at more than 150 hotels.
Reservations for all four programs are bookable at nyctourism.com/winterouting.
NYC Restaurant Week Reservations Open Today
NYC Restaurant Week offers prix-fixe two-course lunches and three-course dinners for $30, $45 and $60 at nearly 600 restaurants across all five boroughs. A complete list of participating restaurants and reservations are available at nyctourism.com/restaurantweek. Restaurants can be sorted by filters including “Neighborhood,” “Borough,” “Cuisine,” “Weeks Participating,” “Meal Types,” “Has Menu” and “Accessibility.” Curated collections support diners with selections including “Around the Boroughs,” “Celebrity Chefs,” “Classic Restaurants,” “Cozy Vibes,” “Date Night,” “Dress for the Occasion,” “For the Foodies” and “Hidden Gems.”
NYC Broadway Week 2-for-1 Tickets on Sale Today
NYC Broadway Week offers 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows, including & Juliet, Aladdin, All Out, The Book of Mormon, Buena Vista Social Club, Chess, Chicago, Death Becomes Her, The Great Gatsby, Hadestown, Hamilton, Hell’s Kitchen, Liberation, The Lion King, Maybe Happy Ending, MJ The Musical, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Oedipus, Oh, Mary!, Operation Mincemeat, The Outsiders, Ragtime, Six The Musical, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) and Wicked.
Tickets are available at nyctourism.com/broadwayweek. Participating shows can be sorted by filters including “Genre,” “Accessibility,” “Tony Award Winners,” “Last Chance” and “New Participants.”
NYC Must-See Week 2-for-1 Tickets on Sale Today
NYC Must-See Week offers 2-for-1 tickets to nearly 80 museums, attractions, performing arts and tours, including Alice Austen House Museum, Barclays Center Tours, Carnegie Hall, Empire State Building Observatory, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Like a Local Tours, Mercer Labs, The Metropolitan Opera, Museum of the Moving Image, Museum of Broadway, New York Botanical Garden, Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), QC NY, The Rink at Rockefeller Center, Yankee Stadium Tours and more.
A full list of participants and bookings are available at nyctourism.com/mustseeweek. Participants can be sorted by filters including “Borough,” “Neighborhood,” “Type” and “Booking Method.”
NYC Hotel Week Reservations Open and Redeemable
NYC Hotel Week offers 25% off standard retail rates now through February 12 at more than 150 hotels citywide. Participating hotels include W New York – Union Square, Lotte New York Palace, New York Marriott Marquis, New York Hilton Midtown, The Plaza Hotel, Renaissance New York Flushing at Tangram, The Pierre, Ace Hotel Brooklyn, Radio Hotel, The Rockaway Hotel, Romer Hell’s Kitchen, the Wythe Hotel and more.
Participating hotels can be booked at nyctourism.com/hotelweek and sorted by “Borough” and “Neighborhood,” with deals available in more than 30 neighborhoods across the City.
Panera Bread Bronx Grand Opening
PANERA BREAD® GRAND OPENING IN BRONX. COME CELEBRATE WITH US!
Join Panera Bread on January 21, 2026 at our newest cafe located at 4770 Third Ave in Bronx. They’re bringing fresh ingredients, cozy seating, and good vibes to your neighborhood.
Grand Opening celebration includes:
First 100 guests on opening day will receive a free You Pick Two® For A Year certificate*
Traditional “Bread Breaking” ceremony mid-morning - Free baguette*, giveaways* and more throughout the day
*Limited quantity. While supplies last. Opening Day only.
Raising Cane's Jackson Heights Grand Opening
Jackson Heights, make way! The Chicken Finger sensation sweeping New York is opening its brand-new Restaurant on Wednesday, January 21 at 81-11 Roosevelt Ave!
Located in a historic former bank building, the party begins bright and early, with celebrations for Community happening throughout the day including:
A “Lucky 20” drawing to award 20 Customers (age 13 and older) Free Cane’s for a Year! Entries are accepted from 8 to 9 a.m., with the drawing held shortly after. Customers must be present to win.
The first 100 Combos purchased will receive a commemorative hat and a Free Box Combo card, valid on a future visit. Limit one hat and card per Combo purchased—while supplies last.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony beginning at approximately 9 a.m.
Performances by salsa band Conjunto Los Chanchos starting at 1 and 2 p.m.
Wake the e.l.f. Up Pop-Up
Calling all NYC + Montreal e.l.f.ies ☕️🍊 get ready to Wake the e.l.f. Up with e.l.f. SKIN!
Start your day bright with beats, brews, and beautiful under eyes. We’re popping up with your favorite skincare, live DJ sets, and our exclusive e.l.f.spresso Banana Lattes ✨
📍 NYC
🗓 January 21st
⏰ 10am–2pm
📌 @smileycoffee1972 , 138 Ludlow St.
RSVP required to attend. Link below to sign up!
Can’t make it? Try our exclusive e.l.f.spresso Banana Latte at Smiley Coffee from January 18–24 ☕️🍌
Ceremonia Flyaway Tour
Join Ceremonia for a founder meet & greet, complimentary Cinta™ braids, and a gift with any Ceremonia purchase (while supplies last) at local Sephora locations. 💙
Meet Babba, founder of Ceremonia, and discover Pequi Flyaway Gel - the lip gloss for your hair.
LOCATIONS:
1/21: Union Square Sephora
1/23: 34th St Sephora
1/29: Times Square Sephora
TIME:
2pm - 2pm: meet and greet
12pm - 3pm: for the event
See you on tour 💧
Fruit Riot SpongeBob SquarePants Movie Night
Fruit Riot (the best frozen fruit in a candy coating!) is putting together a special Fruit Riot community event to celebrate the launch of their SpongeBob SquarePants pineapple!
Join for a decked-out screening of the new SpongeBob SquarePant's movie! Fill out the form below and they will reach out via DM with more information if you’re selected.
Espoir K-Beauty Pop-Up
NYC, save the morning. Cafe Espoir is opening early, and Monica Ravi is joining to celebrate the launch of true olive shades 💚☕
Be the first to experience all 22 shades of Be Velvet Cushion, including our NEW True Olive Shades!
Plus, exclusive desserts & a cushion perfectly matched just for you.
🕘 9:00–10:30 AM | Public Session
🎟️ First 100 guests only - once it’s full, it’s full. There are only 100 spots available and it is on a first-come first-serve basis
📍 Supermoon Bakehouse, NY
Freestyle Snacks 4th Birthday Celebration
Join Freestyle Snacks to celebrate 4 years! 🥂 They are throwing a very briny birthday party and you’re invited.
🫒 Olives & pickles for snacking (obviously)
🍸 Dirty Martinis & Pickle-Tinis
🐟 Caviar from our friends at Roe House
🍪 Fresh-baked cookies from the gals at Double Dough
Come sip, snack, and celebrate four salty years. It’s gonna be a dill of a time. 💚
Arby's x Chain The House of Italian Beef
On Friday, 1/23 and Saturday, 1/24, Arby’s and Chain, the experiential brand co-founded by actor/writer B.J. Novak, are opening The House of Italian Beef, an interactive pop-up experience focused on the history and culture of the iconic Italian Beef sandwich.
Fiercely debated, deeply loved, and undeniably American, Italian Beef felt worthy of its very own museum… so we built one. Guests will explore the history, rituals, artistry, controversies, and culture surrounding the Midwest’s most notorious sandwich, while enjoying a first taste of Arby’s newest menu item.
There are Thursday and Friday 21+ happy hour sessions with cocktails by @skrewballwhiskey.
Guests will also getting an exclusive taste of Arby’s newest menu item, the Italian Beef Dip. Inspired by the bold flavors of Chicago, Arby’s Italian Beef Dip features slow-roasted beef, melted Swiss cheese, tangy pickled Giardiniera, and savory au jus for the ultimate dip-worthy bite.
Sandwich lovers can reserve tickets by using the link below or texting Chain at 505-552-4246 to get the ticket link. Tickets are free but required for entry.
Stakt Studio
Join Stakt for a two-day wellness weekend at Stakt Studio featuring feel-good movement, inspiring conversations, and interactive activations. Experience exclusive workout classes with celebrity trainers, and shop our first-ever Stakt pop-up retail experience and Après Workout marketplace featuring our favorite wellness brands.
Workout classes and fireside chats are paid experiences, but anyone can enjoy free access to the retail pop up and complimentary wellness activations designed to help you reset.
Free wellness activations:
10AM-2PM: Smoothies by NOBULL
10AM-2PM: Coffee Bar by Matto Espresso
10AM-4PM: Express facials by Glowbar
10AM-5PM: Ear Seeding by WTHN
1OAM-5PM: PT Assessments & Myofascial Release by Myo with Dr. Justin
11AM-2PM: Shade Matching with SBE! Meet the team & founder. Ella Rose McFadin (Sat) and Lift & Sculpt by NuFACE (Sun)
12:30-3:30PM: Hot Chocolate by Not That Sweet
10AM-5PM:Hydration Station by DripDrop + Grab & Go by Gorgie, Lifeway Kefir, Saint James Iced Tea & Cann
Jan 24 – Jan 25
10:00am – 5:00pm
131 Greene Street
New York, NY 10012
Primark Studio: Every Move Counts Experience
New Year, New Rhythm. Join Primark at Primark Studio to step into the New Year feeling strong, refreshed, and ready for 2026. With activewear, beauty essentials, and immersive experiences built to help you move, glow, recharge and refuel, we make resolutions feel a little more achievable and a lot more fun.
MOVE: Explore Primark’s new activewear collection, made to make every move count.
GLOW: Build your own skincare routine and take home full-sized Primark Beauty products.
RECHARGE: Moisturize up and zen out with complimentary hand hydration treatments.
REFUEL: Enjoy matcha lattes, fresh-pressed juices and energy bites
This is a weekends only event Jan 24-Feb 1:
January 24-January 25: 11AM-5PM
January 31-February 1: 11AM-5PM
Brooklyn Tweentopia
Brooklyn Bridge Parents is bringing the ultimate tween hangout to City Point in Downtown Brooklyn! On Saturday, January 24, 2026, from 11 AM–1 PM, young Brooklynites ages 10-14+ can dive into a morning packed with creativity, energy, and nonstop fun.
Free activities for ages 10–14 including Pokémon card trading, crafts, Lego building and a K-Pop Demon Hunter dance party:
Craft your own friendship bracelets, trade Pokémon cards, build some Legos, and join a Musical Theater Workshop with TADA! from 11:15–11:45 a.m., featuring a fun, interactive 30-minute session with songs from Wicked. Don’t miss the K-Pop Demon Hunters dance party from 12:00–12:30 p.m., where DivaDance Brooklyn will lead dancers through an easy, confidence-boosting routine to the hit song “Golden!”, packed with character-inspired moves that make everyone feel like they’re in their own music video.
TWEENTOPIA is your spot to hang out, explore new activities, and make friends.
This event is supported by Brightline, whose experts offer therapy, medication management, and psychological testing for kids up to age 18. Sessions are virtual, in person, and in network.
Galentine's Glam with Target and L'Oreal
Galentine's Glam with L'Oréal
Demo lip products from NYX Professional Makeup, Maybelline & L'Oreal. Free lip charm with purchase of a featured product.
Limit 1 giveaway per guest. While supplies last. Must be 16 or older.
1/24 & 1/25, 12pm-4pm, at select stores (linked below)
Barry's at Lawn Club
Barry's Wall Street is excited to invite you to an exclusive Total Body HIIT workout at Lawn Club!
Meet us at The Lawn Club for a LIVE DJ workout with Izzi L. & Avery R.!
Enjoy our signature Barry’s & Brunch shake, non-alcoholic beverages by BERO, and recovery stations by Hyperice after class.
Address: 1 Fulton Street, New York, NY 10038
Wikipedia Day 2026
You’re invited to Wikipedia Day NYC 2026 to help celebrate the 25th birthday of Wikipedia, the biggest online encyclopedia on the internet! Co-hosted with Wikimedia DC and the Wikimedia Foundation, together we will explore the past, present, and future of the free knowledge movement, and celebrate all the people, communities and ideas that make Wikipedia the backbone of the internet. Enjoy keynotes, panels, edit-a-thons, beginner trainings, family-friendly activities, swag, food, drinks & cake.
What to expect
Keynote speeches
Family friendly fun activities, including face painting
Panels & presentations
Interactive edit-a-thons and beginner-friendly training workshops
Cultural activities celebrating global stories and local histories
Swag and merch giveaways (including 100 screen-printed tote bags, available on a first come first serve basis)
Lots of food, drinks, birthday cake & community-building
Important Information
Registration requirement: For security reasons, all attendees must have a Wikipedia account to register. The registration list, including names and contact details, will be shared with our internal Trust & Safety team, and may also be shared with the English Wikipedia Arbcom. You can create your account by registering for the event at this link.
Security protocols: On-site airport style security procedures will be in place, including bag checks and metal detectors. Please allow extra time when entering the building.
Code of Conduct: All attendees must abide by Wikimedia NYC's Code of Conduct and Photo Consent Policy.
Registration closes: January 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST
Crayola Creativity Week 2026
Join Crayola for a vibrant week of imagination and inspiration as Crayola’s Creativity Week returns for its 5th year with a star-studded roster! Each day will spotlight a unique creativity theme with celebrity hosts, creative challenges, and downloadable resources designed for students, educators, families, and communities. Free for anyone to participate, you can join live virtual sessions, access lesson plans, and share creations on social media using #CrayolaCreativityWeek for a chance to win daily creativity prizes.
Celebrity Hosts & Daily Themes:
· Mon, Jan 26 – Facing the Music: Artist and actress Kate Micucci with illustrator Mark Hoffmann
· Tue, Jan 27 – Building Together: The Property Brothers, Drew & Jonathan Scott, alongside illustrator Kim Smith
· Wed, Jan 28 – Embracing Your Ideas: Musician, filmmaker, and author Questlove, with illustrator Sean Qualls
· Thu, Jan 29 – Reaching Team Goals: Soccer stars Harry Kane & Matt Turner, guided by illustrator Marina Ruiz
· Fri, Jan 30 – Exploring the Moon: NASA astronauts and Mary Valencia‑Shyne, the Snoopy artist
· Sat, Jan 31 – Empowering Communities: Actor Michael Rainey Jr. with illustrator Rob Flowers
· Sun, Feb 1 – Storytelling Adventures: Bluey artists Jasmine “Jazz” Moody & Nick Rees, alongside wildlife conservationist Bindi Irwin
Wedding Salon NYC January 26
Wedding Showcase of The Year: Monday, January 26th, 2026, from 5:00-830PM, Lavan Midtown
Join Wedding Salon for an exclusive event at the Lavan Midtown in New York City, where engaged couples and planners can discover the latest trends in cakes, flowers, honeymoons and so much more. There will be top wedding vendors, tastings, cocktails, spa services, fashion show, live entertainment, makeovers, exciting raffles and so much more. Partners include NYC for Free, Modern Luxury, Southern Bride, New York Bride, Manhattan Bride, NJWedding and Westchester Weddings.
RSVP now for two complimentary passes below using code: FREE to secure your spot.
Please note: Promotional tickets are strictly reserved for engaged couples and wedding planners with credentials.
SHELTER Advance Screening
You are invited to an advance screening of Black Bear Pictures’s upcoming action release, SHELTER, starring Jason Statham and Bodhi Rae Breathnach, on Tuesday, January 27th.
SHELTER Advance Screening
Date: January 27th, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Where: Regal Union Square (850 Broadway, New York, NY 10003)
Doors Open: 6:15 PM
Fill out the form to request tickets. Note: completing the form does not guarantee tickets– members will receive a confirmation email if a pass has been secured.
SHELTER: On a remote coastal island, a reclusive man (Statham) rescues a young girl (Breathnach) from a deadly storm, drawing them both into danger. Forced out of isolation, he must confront his turbulent past while protecting her, sending them on a tense journey of survival and redemption.
Seed + Mill 10th Anniversary Free Tahini-Drizzled Sundae
Seed + Mill — the first-ever sesame-based store in the U.S. — is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Chelsea Market, and they’re thanking fans with a special one-day-only treat. On Thursday, January 29, visitors who stop by to wish the team a happy birthday will receive a free mini chocolate tahini–drizzled sundae.
Seed + Mill
Known for elevating tahini long before it was trendy, Seed + Mill has spent the last decade redefining how Americans experience sesame — from silky halva and Ethiopian sourced tahini to inventive desserts Since opening at Chelsea Market in 2016, the shop has grown from a local favorite into a nationally recognized brand. To mark the milestone, the cult-favorite sesame shop is also partnering with fellow Market tenants on an exclusive collaborative menu, available during the week of January 26 (while supplies last).
Anniversary specials include:
Mok Bar: Hot tahini sliders made with crispy breaded chicken katsu, spicy tahini slaw, dill pickles, hot honey gochujang drizzle on a soft potato bun
Amy’s Bread: Tahini cream cheese-frosted carrot cake cupcake
Creamline: Tahini milkshake with halva crumble
Miznon: Chocolate and caramelized banana trails with halva crumble
Doughnuttery: Chocolate tahini glazed mini donuts
Blackseed Bagels: Chocolate halva cream cheese over toasted bagel
Berlin Currywurst: Fries with spicy tahini or chocolate tahini drizzle
Dickson’s Farmstand Meats: Tahini roasted carrots with mint, Aleppo and pomegranate
A Great Library Takeover: Winter Reading Festival
Curl up with a good book—or a few hundred!—at the ultimate winter reading festival.
Reading Rhythms and The New York Public Library are teaming up to transform NYPL’s flagship lending library in Midtown, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), into an after hours winter wonderland. Explore five floors of the Library as you’ve never seen them before, with reading parties, live music, themed activities, and much more!
Special access includes:
Live musical performances
Relaxing reading lounge
Arts and crafts inspired by winter reads
Writing workshops and prompts
Free non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, and fun surprises (While supplies last)
Custom reading recommendations from librarians
Plus: Get a Library card, mingle with fellow readers, or relax with quiet reading time at the cozy lounge corner.
18+
Volunteer Day at NY Common Pantry
Volunteer with us and support New York Common Pantry!
WE HAVE REACHED CAPACITY FOR THIS EVENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING A WAITLIST, EMAIL REBEKA AT NYC@NYCFORFREE.CO
Support New York Common Pantry + volunteer with us on Feb 7 at their Choice Pantry Manhattan location! We will be volunteering at 8 E 109th St with two shift options (Morning (9A-1P) or Afternoon (12:30P-4P), with ~20 people per shift.
We will be packing and distributing free packages of groceries to low income families and individuals. Specific tasks include packing produce, assembling and distributing each pantry package, and other activities as needed. All volunteers must complete a liability waiver on or before February 7.
We are asking for donations ($20+) ahead of volunteering to ensure attendance + a gift for all attendees (hint, pick your own full-size beauty item from Rebeka's collection). The first 40 people to confirm via the form below and donate at the link below will have a spot at this event. Please donate with your name so I can track attendance! If you donate anonymously, send me an email afterwards.
Note: we have to do it this way with donating $ because A) there is much more demand (100s of you are interested and we only have 40 spots and B) We want people to actually show up so hopefully this makes people accountable.
More about Common Pantry: For 45 years, New York Common Pantry (NYCP) has been a trusted source of support for New Yorkers facing food insecurity.
With 1 in 4 New Yorkers facing poverty, NYCP steps in where public programs fall short, ensuring New Yorkers can continue to access healthy foods, hygiene services, nutrition education, and other necessary resources.
Their holistic approach addresses not only participants’ immediate need for food but also confronts the underlying causes of food insecurity through our interconnected programs – food pantry (Choice Pantry) and meal distribution programs (Hot Meals), homeless visitor services (Project Dignity), case management focused on resource acquisition (Help 365), and nutrition education (Live Healthy!).
The Kitsby Lunar New Year Market
Celebrate Lunar New Year at Kitsby’s indoor market with 60+ vendors, food, art, and community in LIC.
Join Kitsby for our Lunar New Year Night Market, a two-day indoor celebration honoring community, culture, and creativity!
Taking place at our brand new Kitsby HQ in Long Island City, this special Lunar New Year market brings together over 60 local businesses under one roof. Shop and explore a curated lineup of food & beverage vendors, lifestyle brands, artists, jewelry makers, and more, all while celebrating the Lunar New Year with friends, family, and neighbors in the community.
🎟 Entry is free with RSVP tickets on Eventbrite, with an optional Early Entry ticket ($15) for access to vendors one hour before doors open to the public + a special Kitsby tote bag.
Brooklyn Museum First Saturday: Black History Month
Both a longstanding tradition and one of Brooklyn’s hottest events, First Saturdays has been putting the art in party for more than 25 years. Be here the first Saturday evening of select months—along with hundreds of your new closest friends—for free art, music, dancing, films, talks, readings, and creative outlets. Plus: signature cocktails.
Clear your calendar: The 2026 season of First Saturdays is ready for launch. Check out the February edition and register for free starting January 16 for Members and January 20 for the public.
Brooklyn Museum, (Photo: Kolin Mendez Photography)
Stay tuned for updates, and pencil in everything that’s coming up so far:
February 7: Black History Month
March 7: Women’s History Month
April 4: National Poetry Month
May 2: AAPI Heritage Month
June 6: Pride Month
August 1: Caribbean culture and community
In celebration of Black History Month, this edition of First Saturdays pays homage to the innovators—those fearless artists who reenvision tradition while building community along the way. Titled after the late poet Jayne Cortez’s rallying cry to “imitate no one,” the evening is inspired by our landmark exhibition Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens, which honors this legendary Malian photographer. Tap into interwoven legacies of liberation from across the African diaspora with dynamic programming spanning music and magic to art-making, poetry, and beyond.
Free; registration is required and includes Museum general admission. Tickets will be released on a rolling basis starting January 16 for Members and January 20 for the public. Sign up for the Brooklyn Museum newsletter to be notified of the next release.
SNFL 7 Stories Up | Book Buzz: Romance Edition
Join at SNFL to hear the "buzz" directly from authors and publishing industry professionals about new and upcoming titles in Romance. Free and advance copies available while supplies last!
This event will take place in person and online at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library on the 7th Floor.
The 7 Stories Up Book Buzz will be a delightful evening filled with literature, engaging discussions, and opportunities to meet authors and fellow passionate book lovers. Here's what to expect:
Attend panels featuring Romance writers
Learn about new and upcoming titles from Penguin Random House staff
Browse free and advanced reader copies of titles (not necessarily by the authors featured in the panel)
Giveaways while supplies last
To join the event in person | Doors will open 30 minutes before the program begins. For free events, we generally overbook to ensure a full house. Priority will be given to those who have registered in advance, but registration does not guarantee admission. All registered seats are released shortly before start time, and seats may become available at that time. A standby line will form 30 minutes before the program.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The 265th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade will take place along Fifth Avenue in Manhattan on Tuesday, March 17, 2025.
The Parade begins at 11AM on March 17th 2025, starting on 5th Avenue at 44th Street and ending on 5th Avenue at 79th Street.
The parade is composed of thousands of participants from the many Irish cultural organizations and affiliated institutions across New York City, who each march under the banners of their respective groups.
NYNJ World Cup 26 x Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center
The FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey Host Committee (“NYNJ Host Committee”), Telemundo, and Rockefeller Center will host the New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center. Set against the iconic backdrop of one of the city’s most celebrated landmarks, the New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center will serve as the NYNJ Host Committee’s flagship Manhattan fan experience, transforming the heart of New York City into the ultimate watch party for fans from around the globe.
A Global Celebration in the Heart of New York
Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the FIFA World Cup 26 on television in the United States, will bring its signature passion and coverage directly to Rockefeller Center, offering soccer an immersive Fan Village experience filled with live broadcasts, cultural celebrations, and the electric atmosphere of the world’s biggest sporting event—all in the heart of New York City. The network will broadcast all 104 matches live—92 on Telemundo and 12 on Universo. In addition, every match will stream live in Spanish on Peacock.
The Fan Village, produced by Rockefeller Center, will serve as Manhattan’s hub of celebration for the NYNJ region, complementing matches played at New York New Jersey Stadium and the landmark FIFA Fan Festival at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Additional NYNJ Fan Zones across the region will be revealed in the coming months.
Fan Village Experiences at Rockefeller Center
The New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center will be the Host Committee’s flagship Manhattan fan experience, envisioned to offer a dynamic lineup of unparalleled match viewing and fan engagement experiences, along with other hospitality and entertainment throughout the tournament, including:
The Pitch: At the heart of the Fan Village, the iconic Rink will be transformed into a vibrant soccer pitch serving as the centerpiece for live match viewing.
Champions’ Garden: The Channel Gardens will be transformed into a living tribute to the eight (8) nations that have lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy and the legends who defined those historic moments.
Fan Zones: Located across the Plaza is a sprawling, interactive festival where sport, culture, community, and brand engagement converge.
Free & Open to the Public July 4 - 19!
Astronomy on Tap NYC: First Light!
Astronomy on Tap NYC: First Light!
Astronomy on Tap brings professional astronomers and space enthusiasts out of the lecture hall and into local pubs for fun, accessible talks, games, and Q&A—no science background required, just curiosity (and a love of space puns doesn’t hurt).
We are a volunteer-run series of informal astronomy events that began in a Brooklyn bar in 2013 and has since spread to cities around the world.
Let's look up together!
GlowTini Community Happy Hour
Celebrate the New Year & Dry January with Glow Recipe & Ritual Zero Proof! Korean skincare routine, with a tini twist🍸💖
Join us at our GlowTini happy hour to celebrate Dry January and the launch of our new Tinis kits. Come hang with us, sip on some Ritual Zero Proof non-alcoholic cocktails, meet some new skincare besties, and discover your new favorite mini kits.
🍸 WHEN: January 20, 4-5:30pm
🍸 WHERE: Jac's on Bond, NYC
🍸 Must be 21+ only to attend. IDs will be checked at the door
🍸 RSVP only, link below to join the guest list
Will we see you there?
Pelé Soccer ‘From Concept to Kit’ Jersey Design Workshop
Calling all designers, creatives, fashionistas, and footy peeps. Pelé Soccer and DIAZA are hosting a jersey design workshop!
This hands-on workshop led by DIAZA’s designers will break down how modern soccer jerseys are actually created from concept and inspiration to patterns, storytelling, and final execution.
Featuring:
How professional jersey concepts are built
What separates a good design from one that gets worn
The creative and technical decisions behind modern kits
Live Q&A with the designers shaping the game’s visual identity
Whether you’re a designer, illustrator, brand builder, student, or just someone who lives for the footy culture, this session is built to sharpen your eye and expand how you think about design in soccer. There will be a surprise announcement during the event.
Giveaways for the first 50 attendees.
RSVP Below!
Coretta Scott King Classic Free Tickets
Following the success of its inaugural showcase, the Coretta Scott King Classic returns for its second year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Apply via Gotham Casting with link below for free tickets + a $5 Food & Beverage Voucher (while supplies last!)
The nationally televised event will highlight women’s college basketball while honoring the legacy and values of Coretta Scott King and the King family. This year’s doubleheader will feature a new roster of elite women’s college basketball programs:
Game 1 at 12PM ET: TCU vs. Ohio State
Game 2 at 2:30PM ET: Vanderbilt vs. Michigan
The Coretta Scott King Classic is not just a basketball event—it is a movement that celebrates leadership, equality, education, and empowerment through sport. The day will include community activations, youth engagement programming, and more, reflecting the enduring legacy of Mrs. King.
BAM 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this quintessential Brooklyn tradition. BAM’s inspiring annual celebration is back for the 40th year and features powerful remarks by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II; a special solo performance from Grace by Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE, A Dance Company; a musical performance by The Fire Ensemble; and more. Link arms with friends, neighbors, artists, and civic leaders for a day of reflection, family-friendly activities, and celebration of all who carry Dr. King’s vision of justice and equality forward.
The performance starts at 10:30am. Tickets are free for this event and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8am on January 19 in the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House lobby. Please note that providing an RSVP does not guarantee entry.
The tribute continues throughout the day with a free screening of Just Mercy at 1pm at BAM Rose Cinemas, a performance by the Brooklyn Music School’s intergenerational choir on the steps of the Peter Jay Sharp Building, and family-friendly activities presented by BAMkids in The Adam Space. See below to learn more.
Kids Day:
Run, Walk, Crawl—Just Move! 11:45am, 1:30 & 3pm
Inspired by Dr. King’s words, “If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving,” this activity invites everyone to take part in the journey, in whatever way they can. Whether you run, walk, crawl, or simply pause to breathe, each movement is a way of contributing, staying connected, and being part of something bigger. Every step matters, and together we keep hope and resilience alive. This activity is led by Adia Whitaker and Jashua Sa-Ra.
Dear Future Me 11:45am, 1:30 & 3pm
Dr. King often spoke about holding onto faith even when the road ahead was uncertain. He reminded us that “faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” Inspired by that spirit, Dear Future Me invites participants of all ages to pause, reflect, and write a message to their future selves—a reminder of strength, hope, and resilience.
Each letter is a seed of encouragement planted for the person you are still becoming. Whether you’re a child drawing what makes you smile, a teen reflecting on courage, or an adult acknowledging your growth, your words are a promise to keep moving forward—just as Dr. King urged us to do. This activity is led by Vibhuti Arya Armifar.
Dr. MLK Jr. Bingo 11:45am, 1:30 & 3pm
Led by Jashua Sa-Ra and David C. Brown, this bingo-inspired activity encourages players of all ages to work together while exploring the history, values, and visionary life of Dr. King.
CommUNITY Tape Mural: Garden of Joy ONGOING THROUGHOUT EACH SESSION
Add your color to the Garden of Joy! Inspired by Dr. King’s vision of unity and resilience, families and children are invited to build this community mural together—one piece of tape at a time. Each color represents infinite hope and the strength we grow when we stand together. Designed and led by Kyung Jeon-Miranda.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026
Free NYC Events on January 18, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Check out this list for different events honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Multi-Borough:
MLK Day of Service at NYC Parks: Idlewild Park (Queens), Flushing Meadows Park (Queens), Pelham Bay Park (Bronx), Her-King Alagantic Community Garden (Brooklyn), Fred Samuel Playground (Manhattan) and more
Volunteer with Repair the World (various locations across boroughs): Kids volunteering at Brooklyn Children’s Museum, Hygiene Kits Harlem, 14th St Y
Brooklyn:
BAM 40th Annual Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at this quintessential Brooklyn tradition with performances at 10:30am followed by kids activities all day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day School Holiday in Prospect Park: Join Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, 12-4pm
Stuart Cinema National Free Popcorn Day & Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration: Join for a FREE community celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day while celebrating National Popcorn Day with free popcorn and an on-screen DJ spinning smooth R&B vibes
Building the Beloved Community: An MLK Art Contest: Join at Brooklyn Sports Club for a creative celebration honoring Martin Luther King Jr.! This fun art contest invites you to showcase your talents and explore the theme of building a beloved community.
Manhattan
Studio Museum in Harlem: Free day of programming for visitors of all ages in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
New York Society for Ethical Culture MLK Day Celebration: The Whole Human Family: This MLK Day program brings together music, storytelling, dance, and participatory workshops that invite all ages to listen deeply, move together, and imagine more just futures.
Black Gotham Experience: Selma - Film Screening MLK Day: Join "Elas Exitem" for a community screening of the film "Selma", directed by Ava DuVernay, at the BGX Gallery.
Harlem School of the Arts: The Many Dimensions of Martin Luther King Jr.: The Many Dimensions of Martin Luther King Jr. is a joyful birthday celebration honoring Dr. King’s legacy of sharing, caring, peace, and community with interactive jazz performances, hands-on art making, and engaging activities
Celebrating Dr. King's Life & Legacy with the Washington Heights Community: Assemble care kits while celebrating the diversity of the community at the Washington Heights Y, then stick around for our celebration of culture in the afternoon.
Wollman Rink MLK Day - Teachers Community Day: Teachers and their families get free entrance. Bring your own skates for free or rent for $12 (830 5th Ave)
The Bronx
MLK Day Girls Empowerment Basketball Camp & Women's Wellness Event: Head to the Reverend T. Wendell Foster Recreation Center for a powerful gathering that celebrates confidence, leadership, and community for girls and women through sport and story telling.
NJ
Coretta Scott King Classic Free Tickets: The Coretta Scott King Classic returns for its second year on Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting women’s college basketball. Apply via Gotham Casting for free tickets + a $5 Food & Beverage Voucher
Cloud City Book Swap
Cloud City bringing back our once-a-decade book swap!
Bring used books to donate and take new-to-you books home with you. There will be snacks and surprises. Any leftover books will be donated to Housing Works. Give yourself a nice January treat! All books and people welcome, invite your friends! Come & go as you please or stay to hang out with other bookish people.
Sauce Revival x Pop Up Grocer
Sauce Revival will be in NYC hosting fun events and activations—a cozy, winter-friendly way to connect with people and introduce healthier sauce options as everyone resets for the new year.
Stop by their sampling event at Pop-Up Grocer, where they will be sharing Sauce Revival (fiber-packed, chickpea-based sauces made with clean ingredients and crave-worthy, feel-good flavor) with shoppers and spreading the word about better-for-you sauces. This event is free and open to the public.
Spread Love New Year Social 2026
New year, new serve. A Brooklyn tennis social to warm up, rally, connect, and start the year strong—no pressure, just play.
New year. New energy. Same Brooklyn grit. The Spread Love New Year Social is pulling up to the court to kick off 2026 the right way — with movement, community, and a little friendly competition.
Hosted by The Fit In, this two-day tennis social is built for adults who want to try something new, get active without the pressure, and actually enjoy the process. No expectations. Just good people, good movement, and real Brooklyn energy.
📅 Event Dates
Beginner Social: Saturday, January 17 (5:30pm to 7pm)
Learn the fundamentals of the game, including developing technically sound forehands, backhands, volleys and serves.
Intermediate Social: Sunday, January 18 (5:30pm to 7pm)
Players who can rally consistently and control direction. Session will focus on stroke and point play development
What’s Going Down
Each session includes:
A dynamic warm-up led by Ife, Founder of The Fit In & lululemon Ambassador
Structured tennis play with Court 16 coaches to get you moving and rallying
Snacks + refreshments to refuel
Free lululemon gifts (because effort deserves rewards)
A complimentary Court 16 group play session so the work doesn’t stop when the event ends
Come to move. Stay to connect. Leave ready to run it back.
📍 Location
Court 16 Downtown Brooklyn:
445 Albee Square W
Suite 4-500
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Why We’re Doing This
The Spread Love Sports Club is about opening doors — to movement, to sport, and to community. This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up, getting reps in, and building something sustainable together.
Spots are limited. Pull up, bring your energy, and let’s Spread Love 🎾
Panineria Upper West Side Grand Opening
Free Sandwich Alert!
This Saturday, Panineria is celebrating the opening of their new location on the Upper West Side & giving away 150 Free Sandwiches to celebrate!
Starting at 3pm, First come first served & once they’re gone, they’re gone
Murray’s National Cheese Lover's Event: Melt & Metal
Murray’s is having a National Cheese Lover's celebration kick-off event on Saturday, January 17th at its Bleecker Street Shop.
They’ll be launching their newest cheese from their caves: Murray's Cave Aged Savage, and as such, the event is themed "Melt & Metal" - a mosh-worthy mash-up of all things cheese and metal!!
They will be joined by Von Trapp Creamery and On Savage, and will be live-branding the wheels of cheese during the event.
Melty Samples:
Maker to Monger will be serving hot, melty Raclette
Murray's Mac and Murray's Melts
Hardcore bites and bevs:
Queen Majesty Hot Sauce
Torch & Crown Brewing
She Wolf Bakery with buttter bar!
Plus enjoy:
A temporary tattoo station (for the real deal, Murray’s teamed up with St. Kenia tattoo shop in Brooklyn - if someone gets one of their cheese flash tattoos and shows it at Murray's they get a free wedge of Savage!)
Metal Costume Contest! Sport your best pleather, leopard, mullets, etc for the chance to win a FULL WHEEL of Savage!
Daily Tastings 1/18-1/20 at both shops, plus free gift with purchase of $30 or more on 1/20!
15% off all cheese 1/16-1/20
Dogfish Head “30 Minute Time Bank” Pop-Up
Join Dogfish Head for an immersive one-day pop-up experience offering 30 uninterrupted minutes just for you.
January can feel like a nonstop to-do list. Dogfish Head is here to put that pressure on ice.
For one day only, Dogfish Head is opening the “30 Minute Time Bank,” an immersive pop-up inspired by 30 Minute Light IPA - and designed to give you something no productivity hack ever does: 30 uninterrupted minutes to slow down, reset, and be present. FREE 21+ event with food & beer while supplies last!
This off-centered experience invites you to step away from resolution season stress, check your mental to-do list at the door, and enjoy a half hour of sensory, creative, and flavor-forward moments - beer included.
What to Expect
Inside the 30 Minute Time Bank, you’ll move through thoughtfully designed touchpoints that encourage pause and presence, including:
Sensory moments with scents straight from the brewery
A Dogfish Head–curated vinyl listening wall
Creative stations to sketch and lounge
Custom sweet and savory bites from Partybus Bakeshop and Panzón
Complimentary samples of 30 Minute Light IPA
About 30 Minute Light IPA
Continually hopped for a full 30 minutes, 30 Minute Light IPA delivers hop-forward flavor and craft credibility in a lighter package—95 calories, 4.0% ABV, and only 3.6g carbs per 12oz can. It’s Dogfish Head’s answer to January’s demand for lighter choices that don’t compromise on taste.
For more information on Dogfish Head’s 30 Minute Light IPA and where to find it, visit www.dogfish.com.
Target Hydration Event
Target is having a Hydration Event on Jan 17!
Get 20% off an Embark™ or All In Motion™ water bottle & deck it out with sticker giveaways.
January 17, 12pm to 4pm at all stores. While supplies last.
Additional Events:
Jan 3: Wellness Box Giveaway
Jan 10: Wellness Week Event
New York Knicks Alumni Fest
Register for the New York Knicks second annual Alumni Fest presented by Michelob ULTRA and meet Knicks legends like Walt "Clyde" Frazier, John Starks, Latrell Sprewell, Danilo Gallinari, Nate Robinson, Zach Randolph, Larry Johnson and more!
Autograph opportunities with Knicks alumni
Photo sessions with Knicks legends
On-court activities like our Alumni Shootout Sweepstakes
Snacks and beverages courtesy of the Knicks and Michelob ULTRA (Must be 21+)
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Basketball City
Pier 36 NYC, 299 South Street
12:00PM ET - 3:00PM ET
Gyro City Grand Opening
Gyro City, a new fast-casual Greek concept rooted in authenticity, quality, and hospitality, officially opens its doors on Saturday, January 17. To celebrate, the first 100 guests will receive a complimentary gyro.
Gyro City is located at 99 MacDougal Street in Manhattan's Greenwich Village.
The menu will offer Greek gyro favorites, including beef and lamb gyro pitas, chicken gyro pitas, chicken and pork souvlaki pitas, beef and lamb kebab pitas, loukaniko (Greek sausage) pitas, shrimp souvlaki pitas, and vegetarian falafel pitas.
New Balance Australian Open Pop-Up
Join New Balance this weekend to celebrate the Australian Open at its Flatiron Flagship store!
Shop the AO and Coco Gauff collections while enjoying complimentary treats, customization, and more.
January 17 & 18 | 12 - 7 PM
150 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011
The Wellness Den by Cynergy Open House
The Wellness Den’s Brooklyn pop-up Mat Pilates studio opens in January 2026, and they are celebrating with a free weekend of classes to local Brooklyn residents Jan 17-18!
For a limited time, they are opening the doors to a thoughtfully designed Mat Pilates studio in Brooklyn. This pop-up brings the classes you know and love into a grounded, accessible mat format—focused on strength, control, and mindful movement. Your favorite signature classes, designed by a Doctor of Physical Therapy, reimagined on the mat.
Celebrate the new studio with a weekend of free signature classes! Proof of Brooklyn Zip Code required. Select “Free BK Pop-Up Class” on Jan 17-18. Pick one to try!
January 17 & 18th 9 am - 1 pm
165 Smith St, Cobble Hill, BK
World Trade Center Oculus Winter Wellness
The second annual Winter Wellness event, presented by Lifeway Kefir, returns to the World Trade Center Oculus for a one-day lineup of energizing fitness and restorative wellness classes designed to help you recharge, reset, and stay grounded this winter.
Save the date and join on Saturday, January 17, from 8AM to 12PM inside the Oculus. RSVP linked below.
Special Giveaway: The first 25 attendees to check in who have already RSVP’d for the class will receive a free Stakt yoga mat (one per customer, even if attending multiple sessions). Arrive early for your best chance to secure one.
An RSVP allows entry but does not guarantee class participation; all sessions are first-come, first-served. Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to secure your spot, as walk-ups may be accommodated if space becomes available. Please note: bring your own yoga mat or blanket. Minimal storage for jackets and other personal items will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Class Descriptions
8am-9am | Pure Barre NYC – Pure Barre Classic
This signature class will guide you through a series of low-impact, high-intensity isometric movements designed to improve your flexibility while strengthening and toning your body. Come shake it out with Pure Barre NYC as they take us through a low-impact, high-intensity, full body workout!
9:30am-10:30am | Orangetheory Fitness
Orangetheory Fitness offers high-energy group workouts that combine cardio and strength training for a fun, full-body session. Their coaches guide participants through intervals designed to boost endurance, power, and overall wellness. These sessions are accessible for all fitness levels and focus on helping participants move, feel, and perform better.
11am-12pm | FORWARD__Space
Meet on the dance floor for their signature 50-minute FORWARD dance experience—nonstop, easy-to-follow cardio dance, athletic conditioning + a moving meditation. It's a 360° reset. This class will be driven by the inherent power of music and movement. All levels welcome!
Raven's Retun - Poetry and Music
Join “Raven’s Return”!
A free magical evening of poetry & music in the Bronx with a nod to Edgar Allan Poe’s 217th birthday!
Featuring a live music performance by Franki, poetry readings including "The Raven," an open mic, and a free Pokémon card giveaway to spark literary creativity.
Bridgerton x Dove in Grand Central
Let real beauty be the talk of the ton! Bridgerton and Dove are popping up in Grand Central.
Fans can stop by the Dove x Bridgerton Pop-Up in Grand Central Terminal’s Graybar Passage today from 12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. to meet the ladies of the Ton, experience the limited-edition Dove x Bridgerton collection inspired by the hit Netflix and Shondaland show and take home your favorites.
Fans will be able to smell the collection at the event and will have a chance to take home products such as Deodorant, Body Wash or Beauty Bar.
Hot Girls Protein Refresher Giveaway
🚨HOT GIRLS HURRY!🚨Today starting at 10am EST, Dunkin’ is giving away free merch with the purchase of any Protein Refresher!
Only 20 reusable cups per Dunkin’ Location, so get yours while you can! Participation may vary.
Summer Fridays x Gap Drop
NYC! Join in-store to celebrate Gap × Summer Fridays Drop 2 cozy collection.
Enjoy something special when you stop by! The first 100 guests receive a free Lip Butter Balm Pink Sugar.
Spend $125+ on the Gap x Summer Fridays collection to receive an exclusive Summer Fridays gift in-store and online with code: FRIDAYS
Shop the collection in store and receive a candy bag with purchase. Rewards Members, free to sign up in store, also get a chance to win our newest launch and other prizes at the claw machine.
New York
Friday, 1/16 + Saturday, 1/17 at 10 am–5 pm
Gap at 85th & 3rd
1511 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028
Nordy Club Beauty Box
For a limited time and in select stores only, enjoy a free Beauty Box, exclusively for Nordy Club members!. Enjoy luxe samples from brands like La Mer and Augustinus Bader to help you glow into the new year, with premium extras for cardmembers.
How to get your beauty box:
Step into your local New York- or Seattle-area Nordstrom store.
Visit any beauty counter.
Mention to your salesperson you're in The Nordy Club.
Don't miss out!
While supplies last. No purchase necessary.
Participating Stores:
New York Area
NYC Flagship
Garden State Plaza
Menlo Park
The Westchester
Roosevelt Field
The Mall at Short Hills
The SoNo Collection
Duo in NYC Subway Takeover
Duolingo is coming to ~NUEVA YoL~ for something special! They are taking over an actual MTA train in NYC (yep, a whole train). It’s big. It’s green. It'll be entirely in Spanish.
Duo is going to be at Grand Central Station and Times Square Station on January 16, to help people keep up their Spanish lessons in the New Year - especially past Quitter's Day. After all, there's a really big performance that will be entirely in Spanish in less than a month - brush up on those skills so you don't miss out on the culture!
Atmosphere with Aesop
You are invited | Atmosphere with Aesop: Aromas to awaken a world within
We welcome you into our store to explore aromatic resolutions for resetting your spaces in the New Year. Over light fare and refreshments, our trained consultants will guide you through an evening of conversation, education, and discovery, highlighting Aesop’s home and fragrance ranges that help transform any interior through the power of olfaction.
As a gesture of our appreciation, a complimentary notebook for resolution recordkeeping will be gifted to attendees, while supplies last.
When:
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Thursday, January 15: Rockefeller Center, University Place, Wall Street
Friday January 16: Hudson Yards
STICKMAN: “Pop Culture Unbound: Stickman’s Pop Realism World” Tour
Trevor “Stickman” Stickel Makes SoHo New York Stop on STICKMAN: “Pop Culture Unbound: Stickman’s Pop Realism World” Tour
Park West Gallery, SoHo’s premier fine art gallery, presents STICKMAN: “Pop Culture Unbound: Stickman’s Pop-Realism World”. This incredible Collection of artwork is currently on Exhibition and available for acquisition at the gallery through January 15, 2026. Trevor “Stickman” Stickel will be live and in person at Park West Gallery for the closing reception on Thursday, January 15 beginning at 5pm. Global superstar Rock and Roll Artist and touring Visual Artist whose works are highly Collected by Rock Icons, Celebrities, and music lovers around the globe: STICKMAN’s work oozes swagger, and his energetic depiction of Iconic and thematic Rock ‘N Roll art is suffused with romanticism, opulence, and grit. STICKMAN’s globally renowned works stand out for their singularity and the idea or "mission" behind Stickman’s artwork is to create an artistic tribute to the music and musicians that have had tremendous impact on him and many others. “I can probably speak for a lot of artists when I say, as a young artist I would stare at a blank canvas and allow myself to dream that someday it would end up in a solo exhibition in New York. Stoked to announce this solo exhibit culminating in an appearance and event on January 15th at Parkwest Gallery SoHo. Of course, no Stickman show would be complete without live music and some cocktails….” All artwork is on exhibition & available for acquisition and appearances are complimentary & open to the public: RSVPs are highly suggested.
Park West Gallery
411 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10012
So Easy, So Good Book Signing at Just Salad
There’s a meet-and-greet and free book signing happening with Arash Hashemi at Just Salad THIS week:
Just Salad @ 295 5th Avenue
Thursday, Jan. 15 from 3 – 4 PM
FIRST 50 guests get:
FREE signed copy of Arash’s ‘So Easy, So Good’ cookbook
FREE ‘Build Your Own’ Market Plate at Just Salad (all about health & sustainability)
Arash lost 100+ pounds as part of his ongoing journey exploring healthier, sustainable eating that can benefit anyone.
Mets Book Drive
The Mets are piloting a Book Drive, powered by the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, to benefit Queens Public Library
Fans who donate five (5) or more:
New children’s books (for Pre-K through 3rd grade reading level) and/or
Gently used books (for all ages)
will receive a voucher redeemable for two (2) tickets to a select Monday – Thursday Mets home game in 2026. Fans will be limited to one (1) ticket voucher per person.
MoMath on Fifth Free Play Jan 15
During Free Play, general admission to MoMath will be completely free! If you haven’t been to MoMath on Fifth (225 Fifth Avenue) — and if you have friends who have never been to the Museum, there’s no better time to bring them along!
Free admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that registration is not a guarantee of entry, and all attendees, including children, must be registered. An early arrival is strongly encouraged, as MoMath will limit entry once capacity is reached.
Sunday, January 4: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Thursday, January 15: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
(featuring extended Museum hours!)
The Kid Laroi Before I Forget Pop-Up
COMPLEX is proud to present Kid Laroi’s “Before I Forget” Pop-Up in NYC!
Come meet Laroi and get your signed copy of “Before I Forget”, exclusive merch and more!
When & Where:
Complex NY
January 15 from 11am - 7pm
620 Broadway, NYC