Weekly roundup (April 15)
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April 15, 2026 | Issue #154
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
Fashion, beauty & Earth Day events this week in NYC! Check out The Devil Wears Prada 2 pop-ups for fashion moments and espresso martinis, then glow up at Dolce & Gabbana’s Pop & Glow Lounge or Olay’s Skinsurance Office. Make sure to get outside for Earth Day celebrations across the city!
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
👠The Devil Wears Prada 2 Newsstand Pop-Up (April 15 - 18): The Devil Wears Prada 2 is celebrating the release of the sequel with a Newsstand pop-up at Hudson Yards!
🌶️Chili's Big Crispy Food Court (April 16): Join Chili’s in NYC as they put fast food on trial – in “food court”.
✨Dolce & Gabbana x Sephora Pop & Glow Lounge (April 16 - 20): Celebrate the official launch of the D&G Beauty makeup collection on Sephora.com with a multi-day Pop-Up & Glow Lounge experience
👟Nike SoHo Grand Opening Weekend (April 16 - 18): Nike SoHo lands at 611 Broadway on 4.16. They’re lifting the velvet rope for exclusive experiences and the best of sport and culture in SoHo.
☕The Planet Oat Great Coffee Debate Pop Up (April 16): Planet Oat is taking over Astor Place to officially settle The Great Coffee Debate, inviting guests to declare their allegiance to Team Hot or Team Iced through an immersive, content driven pop up experience.
🛍️eBay: The NYC Edit Market (April 17 - 19): eBay brings its online marketplace to life with The NYC Edit Market, an in-person, physical retail space in SoHo where guests must list an item on eBay to gain entry.
🌞Sun Bum Smells Like Summer Billboard (April 17): Sun Bum is bringing a taste of summer to Williamsburg with a scented billboard and product giveaways!
🎶 iNDIEPLAZA at Rockefeller Center (April 18): Celebrate Record Store Day with a lineup of live music performances, transforming Rockefeller Center into the largest public celebration of independent music globally.
🧖♀️Olay The Skinsurance Office (April 21): OLAY invites you to step inside The Skinsurance Office - an interactive space designed to learn about the head-to-toe coverage you can expect from OLAY’s award-winning Super Serum Collection.
🍸Grey Goose x The Devil Wears Prada 2 Devil’s Roast Pop-Up Carts (April 21, 23): These chic, on-the-go pop-ups bring The Devil Wears Prada 2 to life through The Devil’s Roast cocktail, a reimagined espresso martini inspired by Miranda Priestly’s iconic coffee order.
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🌳T-Mobile Magenta Base Camp (through April 18)
🎨Keith Haring In the Street Exhibit (through April 19)
👡June Ambrose x Naturalizer VIP Launch Event (April 16)
💄Jones Road Beauty x Emily DiDonato Launch Event (April 18)
🍓Huda Beauty Strawberry Latte Launch at Fellini Cafe (April 18)
🎉MoMA PS1 50th Anniversary Block Party (April 18)
♻️Buffalo Exchange Earth Day $1 Sale (April 18)
🎨Synapse Art Exhibit (April 18)
🧀Hello Halloumi Gluten Free Menu Drop (April 18)
🌸bur bur Bloom and Grow Event - Credo Beauty Williamsburg (April 18)
🛍️ROZ Sephora Pop-Up (April 18)
🎁Surprise Event at Printemps (April 18)
🌎Earth Day on Governors Island (April 18)
💋M·A·C Match Day (April 18 - 19)
🇬🇷Yeero Greek Eatery,Midtown Grand Opening (April 18 - 19)
✨City Girls Who Walk x Go Raw Organics (April 19)
🌍Earth Day 2026 Festival (April 19)
📚Blasian March Book Fair (April 19)
🐾Paws for the Planet (April 19)
🎤Zayn KONNAKOL Meet and Greet (April 20)
☂️Lincoln Center Big Umbrella Festival (through April 26)
🌷West Side Community Garden Tulip Festival (through April 27)
✨The Cellar Creator Program by Genesis House (through May 5)
🌳New York Restoration Project Free Tree Giveaway (through May 16)
☕️Angelina Bakery Union Square Tastings (Fridays - Saturdays through May 16)
🌸Spring Fling at The Shops at Columbus Circle (through May 22)
ON THE RADAR:
🏈Draft Night with the NY Jets and Giants Draft Night Block Party (April 23): Celebrate the 2026 NFL draft with both NY teams! The Jets will celebrate down by the Seaport at Pier 17 and the Giants will have their block party over in Hudson Yards!
🌸Macy's Flower Show (April 23 - May 10): Macy’s Flower Show is back with sprawling displays across the main floors, balconies and windows of the world-famous flagship. This year’s display will turn the main floor into a playful spring garden featuring thousands of blooming plants, flowers, and trees.
🤝Brooklyn Org Volunteer Day (April 25): Brooklyn Org’s annual day of service brings together community members to roll up their sleeves and work alongside the incredible nonprofits that support the borough. Sign up to lend a helping hand and learn more about these amazing organizations!
🚲Car-Free Earth Day (April 25): Come walk, bike, play and experience a car-free NYC. This annual car-free event celebrates Earth Day with free activities and programming focused on climate change, sustainability, and more.
👰🏻 Wedding Salon (April 27): Engaged couples: join the Wedding Salon at Manhattan Manor to discover the latest trends in cakes, flowers, and honeymoons with free tastings, cocktails, giveaways and more! (Sponsored)
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🐶 Bond Vet Spring Wellness Promo: Now through April 30th, book a Tues. – Thurs. wellness exam for your pet at Bond Vet and get a FREE fecal and heartworm test + a FREE dose of preventatives with code SPRINGWELLNESS (Sponsored)
💪🏻 Club Studio NYC Pop-Up: Get a FREE 30-day pass to Club Studio's NYC Pop-Up, where you can experience free workout classes like strength, pilates, yoga, and even redlight therapy.
🙇🏽♀️ Get $225 for a Focus Group: Earn $225 in rewards to help to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan and get $225 for your time and participation.