Weekly roundup (February 7)
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February 7, 2024 | Issue #41
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
The busiest week in February is here! With NYFW, Lunar New Year, the Super Bowl, and Valentineβs Day, there is a ton for you to do in NYC for free! Be sure to check out the NYFW Roundup and Lunar New Year Roundup & sharing top events below!
βRebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
πNYFW Backstage (February 9 - 13): Youβre invited to NYFW Backstage, a 5-day pop-up where you will experience the frenzy behind the fashion, the grind behind the glamor, the design behind the designer + free coffee, hair styling & more (21 Greene St)
π΄ The Red Ball Art Festival (through February 20): Celebrate the New Year, Lunar New Year and Valentineβs Day at the Oculus with the Red Ball Art Festival, presented by theBLANC. This unique art experience features a grand-scale art installation, performances, and interactive activities all in the amazing Oculus.
π₯―Bagel & Lox Day (February 9): Acme Smoked Fish and Bagel Point are teaming up for a Greenpoint celebration with a bagel & lox sandwich giveaway and more (30 Gem St)
π¬ YSL Beauty Candy Shoppe (Feb 9): Experience the viral Candy Glaze with make-up styling, photo moments, lipstick engravings, giveaways and more (216 Lafayette St)
π©Bombolone Festival (February 9): New York Cityβs first ever Bombolone Festival, with sample and a bombolone making contest (88 Essex St)
π π» Backstage by Cetaphil (Feb 10): Relax and refuel with mini hydration facials, manicures + hand massages, juices & more (75 Varick St)
π€³π» Primark NYFW Pop-Up Experience (Feb 10) Join Primark during NYFW to transform into a fashion influencer for a day w/ free giveaways, gift cards, selfie station, bites and bevs (470 Broadway)
𧨠Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Festival (February 10): The 26th Annual Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony will take place at Sara D. Roosevelt Park, with firecrackers, lion dances, vendors and more
πFlushing Lunar New Year Parade & Celebration (February 10): Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the Flushing Lunar New Year Parade, and head to the Tangram afterwards for an indoor celebration (133-33 39th Ave)
πͺCora x Maman Cookie Party (February 13): Cora is back at Maman Soho and handing out free cookies, tote bags, and tampons to the first 100 people to visit on Galentine's Day (239 Centre St)
πLindt LINDOR Valentine's Day Chocolate & Poetry Pop-Up (February 13 - 14): You are invited to enter a whimsical glass house filled with Lindt LINDOR truffles and be gifted a customized poem from a professional speed poet this Valentine's season at Gansevoort Plaza
ON THE RADAR:
π©πΎββοΈMEA Culpa Premiere (February 15): Attend the New York premiere of MEA CULPA and be a part of the fan arrival moment to see the cast before they enter the premiere
πSonny Angels + Smiskis NYC Meet Up (February 16): Friends NYC is hosting a Sonny Angels and Smiskis event with trading, a Smiski meet & greet, and complimentary bites and drinks!
πΆπ½ββοΈWe Are The Blueprint Pop-Up (February 21-22): InKroud Presents: 'We Are The Blueprint' Pop-Up: A celebration of Black artists, creators and creatives for their ongoing contributions to the culture
βοΈInternational Delight Coffee & Courting (February 22): International Delight and Bridgerton are hosting a dating event with Bridgerton-inspired iced coffee, custom portraits, live music, and more. Get a ticket in the Tinder app through Valentineβs Day!
MISC, RECURRING & DEALSο»Ώ:
πGiveaway with Antidote: Enter to win dinner and drinks for 2 at this modern Chinese spot serving delicious Sichuan and Shanghai-style cuisine
ποΈGiveaway with Artists & Fleas: Enter to win a $100 shopping spree & tote at this marketplace of artisans & makers
π·Did you know there is a natural wine bar hidden inside KREWE, an eyeglass store in Meatpacking? They host events, from free wine tastings to Sofar Sounds concerts. Check it out here!
π₯MealPal is offering FREE workout classes to members this month. Join now and get a $50 Amazon gift card here!
π½οΈ Get 1 year of Foodie Card for $1 (10% off tons of restaurants around NYC, Long Island, and Westchester + popups with free food) with link here or code NYCFORFREE