Weekly roundup (February 4)
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February 4, 2026 | Issue #144
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
This week is stacked, from beauty pop-ups (Dove, The Ordinary, Laneige, MAC) and immersive art moments (Manischewitz’s SOUP, ice sculptures on Governors Island, Brooklyn Museum First Saturday), to Lunar New Year celebrations, sports events, the start of NYFW, and plenty of free food along the way. Bundle up and enjoy!
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
💆🏼♀️Dove Intensive Repair Serum Mask Pop-Up (February 5 - 6): Celebrate Dove’s Intensive Repair 10-in-1 Serum Mask, bringing real Reddit reviews to life through oversized moments, hands-on product experiences, and free full-size products
🧴The Ordinary O. Capsule Experience (February 6 - 7): Join The Ordinary at their newest immersive pop-up experience to celebrate the launch of Rice Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
🍲SOUP: An Art & Photography Exhibition by Manischewitz (February 6 - 10): Manischewitz presents SOUP, a unique art and photography exhibition exploring Jewish cuisine, memory, and identity as living culture.
💄Laneige JuicePop Box Studio (February 6): Join LANEIGE at an immersive pop‑up built around the shine, sound, and color of JuicePop Box Lip Tint with a photobooth, giveaways, and more
🍫Valentony's Shop: Cj Hendry x Tony’s Chocolonely (February 6 - 8): Step inside an immersive Tony’s Chocolonely red world created by Cj Hendry, powered by Shopify. Unwrap sweet surprises and discover how Tony’s is helping to end inequality in the cocoa industry.
🎉Brooklyn Museum First Saturday: Black History Month (February 7): On the first Saturday evening of select months, enjoy free art, music, dancing, films, talks, readings, and creative outlets.
🧊5th Annual Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show (February 7): Governors Island Arts presents the fifth annual Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show, where ten artists/artist teams—many who have never carved ice before—will use chainsaws to bring their creations to life live on stage.
⚽️Manchester City Celebration of Year of the Horse (February 8): Soccer club Manchester City is hosting a fun fan activation, blending soccer culture and the Lunar New Year celebration.
🍽️Vital Proteins Vital Diner (February 10 - 11): Vital Proteins is putting Fashion Week professionals first this season with the Vital Diner, a limited-time collagen-powered pop-up at New York City's iconic Empire Diner.
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
✨xBiossance Growth Factor Pop-Up Truck (February 4 - 5)
💃Winter Dance at Bryant Park (February 4)
Make in Brooklyn Studios Live (February 4)
🚶🏻♀️ The Canvas NYFW Lineup (February 4 - 14)
🥙 Döner Haus Grand Opening in Sunnyside Queens (February 5)
👚Wrangler Archives Gallery & Pop-Up Shop (February 5 - 8)
🤝🏾HFR House (February 5)
💋The MAC x Depop Stand (February 6)
🍦16 Handles National Frozen Yogurt Day (February 6)
❄️Rockefeller Center x NBC Legendary February (February 6 - 8)
🧴SKIN1004 Meatpacking Pop-Up (February 7 - 8)
👧🏻Kids @ Grand Central x Zing! for Kids (February 7)
💐POPUPFLORIST Love Letter Gallery (February 7)
🧧The Kitsby Lunar New Year Market (February 7 - 8)
🐴Lunar New Year with IKEA (February 7)
👩🍳IKEA Kids Cooking Club (February 7)
🏠The Louis Armstrong House Museum: Black History Month Free Entry (February 7)
🎉Aviator Nation NYFW Pre Party (February 7)
💖CharCharms x SweetsandThings Valentine's Day Charm Bar (February 7)
☕️La Resaca Boricua, Presented by Discover Puerto Rico (February 9)
🚁Microsoft x Stranger Things Flight Simulator (through February 26)
💗Flatiron NoMad Glows Pink (through February 28)
ON THE RADAR:
🐧Pudgy Penguins Pudgy Petals Valentine's Day Pop-Up (February 12 - 14): Pudgy Penguins invites NYC to experience “PUDGY PETALS,” a three-day immersive Valentine’s pop-up through a sweet, playful lens inspired by the love story of Polly and Pengu.
🩷Kate Spade New York Galentine’s Day Celebration (February 13): This Galentine’s Day, Kate Spade New York is turning friendship into the main event featuring with-purchase bag painting by local artists, complimentary gift wrapping, postcard fixtures, sips and snacks, special giveaways, and more.
🪮Briogeo Scalp Revival Atelier (February 14): Briogeo’s Scalp Revival Atelier is an immersive experience focused on scalp wellness and healthier-looking hair with guided scalp consultations, product rituals, a touch-up bar, and more.
❤️Love in Times Square (February 14): Love in Times Square returns on Valentine’s Day with proposals, weddings, and vow renewals unfolding across Duffy Square and the Red Steps beneath the iconic Everest screen.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🛍️ Shop the Sample $500 Giveaway: Shop the Sample is New York City’s newest sample sale destination, and we’re giving away a $500 shopping spree to use at either location.
🕹️The Red Hook Pinball Museum: NYC’s only vintage pinball arcade and museum. All games are free to play with donation!
🕯️Looking for fun Valentine’s Day Plans? Candlelight Concerts are the perfect mix of live music, romance, and an unforgettable atmosphere
🎂Complete Playground: Birthday Kids Play Free + Party Giveaway: Birthday kids get a free 2-hour Open Play admission, Monday through Friday, within five days of their birthday. We’re also giving away a free birthday party for up to 12 kids and 12 adults to one lucky winner!
🙇🏽♀️ 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.