Weekly roundup (April 23)

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April 23, 2024 | Issue #103

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: celebrate Earth Day across the five boroughs with the annual Car-Free Earth Day Open Streets (& free Citi Bike!), enjoy spring flower pop-ups (Macy’s Flower Show, Fleur de Villes at Hudson Yards, West Side Community Tulip Garden Festival), and tons of brand pop-ups (Mack Weldon, Culture Pop, Universal & more). PS: newsletter subscribers get first access to Another Simple Favor tickets. They will go quick!

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

📚 YOU Season 5 Mooney's Bookstore Pop-Up (April 23): To celebrate the final season of YOU, fans in New York will be able to visit a pop-up version of Mooney’s Bookstore with a literary scavenger hunt and prizes.

🌐 The Epic Universe Portal Tour (April 23 - 26): Fans will get a glimpse of the new immersive theme park with a gigantic, 30-foot-tall Chronos – a replica of the icon of Universal Epic Universe.

🛍️ Roller Rabbit The Intimates NYC Pop-Up (April 23 - 25):  Be the first to shop the new Intimates and Spring Collections and enjoy sweet surprises throughout the week!

🎥 On Swift Horses Advance Screening (April 23 - 24): Catch a complimentary screening of On Swift Horses, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva and Sasha Calle. Get tickets in NYC + share with friends in Philly, Chicago, LA, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta and Washington DC.

🩲 Mack Weldon Recession-Proof Underwear (April 24): To spare you from tariffs, Mack Weldon is giving away a free pair of their bestselling men's underwear at spots across NYC!

♻️ The ReShop Free Vintage T-Shirts (April 25): The ReShop is giving away over 600+ FREE vintage t-shirts (200 per store) starting April 25th!

💐 Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey (April 25 - May 4): Step into the world of Downton Abbey and be transported to early 20th-century England with signature fresh floral mannequins inspired by the series’ unforgettable characters and iconic period fashion.

🥨 National Pretzel Day (April 26): Celebrate National Pretzel Day with free pretzels at Auntie Anne’s, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Pretzelmaker & more!

🌎 Car-Free Earth Day 2025 (April 26): Join NYC in celebrating Car-Free Earth Day with free community programming, including Broadway Celebrates Earth Day, public art, and free Citi Bike rides with code CARFREENYC25.

🌳 The Davis Center at Central Park Grand Opening (April 26):  Celebrate the new Davis Center at a community festival, with music, crafts, yoga classes, and guided tours to learn more about the exciting new venue.

✨ Amoureux Beauty Spring Pop-Up (April 26): Amoureux Beauty is a new skincare brand based in NYC hosting its first pop-up with complimentary matcha, product giveaways and more.

🪮 LOVECHROME NYC Pop-Up (April 26):  Japan’s top-selling luxury haircare brand, LOVECHROME, is making its U.S. debut with a one-day-only immersive pop-up with personalized consultations, hands-on product trials, matcha and more.

👖 The Motel Denim Library (April 26): Motel will be opening the doors to The Denim Library  with free denim, t-shirts, coffee and croissants!

🌸 Macy’s Flower Show (April 27 - May 18): The 2025 Macy’s Flower Show,  starring YSL BEAUTY, returns to Macy’s iconic New York City Herald Square flagship, inviting guests to experience Surrealist Gardens and mesmerizing floral displays.

🍇 Culture Pop Soda NYC Grape Pop-Up (April 27): Grape soda grew up & it tastes better than you remember. Celebrate the launch of its new flavor, Grape, with goodie bags and free soda.

🏀 NBA Road Trip to the Trophy (April 27):   To get ready for the start of this year’s playoff action, the NBA is bringing the excitement to fans with the NBA Road Trip to the Trophy tour.

🧱 LEGO Mother's Day Flower Event (April 27): Build a LEGO Mother's Day Flower and take it home with you at your local LEGO store!

🎥 Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda (April 28, May 5, June 2): Movies at the United Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Hamilton on Broadway with a series of recent films starring the original Broadway cast + special conversations afterwards.

👰🏼‍♀️ The Wedding Salon (April 28): Engaged couples: Attend the wedding showcase of the year at 160 Central Park West this Monday evening. Discover the latest wedding trends and enjoy cake tastings, cocktails, a fashion show, a swag bag and more!

🎥 Another Simple Favor Advance Screening (April 29): It all started with just a simple favor. Amazon MGM Studios’ long-awaited sequel Another Simple Favor releases May 1, and you are invited to an advance screening on April 29!

ON THE RADAR:

🧴Eucerin Radiant Tone Pop-Up (May 1): Experience the revolutionary new Radiant Tone Collection at the Eucerin Skin Institute!

🛒 Dr.Jart+ Korean Skin Mart (May 4): Discover K-Beauty at your convenience. Plus, play games, win prizes and try the new Every Sun Day Sunscreen Stick.

🎉 Hornitos Mex Gala (May 5): Hornitos is throwing a big party on the Upper East Side with margaritas, Mexican food and more.

🍹 The Cointreau MargaRight Vault Pop-Up Bar (May 5): Cointreau is unlocking The Cointreau MargaRight Vault to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, with Margaritas, a DJ, photo booth, exclusive merch, and more.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

💄 Luxury Makeup Testing: Test luxurious new foundation formulas in Midtown Manhattan through May 9th (new extended dates!) Participants will receive a $100+ cosmetics gift card, and pastries, coffee and snacks while you test. You can sign up to test multiple times, plus get more rewards for bringing a friend. Spots are limited—secure yours now!

🙇🏻‍♂️ 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. More participants are being accepted this round! 

📸 Insta360 X5 Giveaway: The X5 just launched, and Insta360 had a pop-up to celebrate. Check out a recap of the pop-up here, and shop the camera here!