Weekly roundup (January 8)
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January 8, 2024 | Issue #88
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Note from Rebeka:
Hope you all are having a great start to 2025! This week: there are a few non-alcoholic beverage pop-ups for Dry January, check out the colorful Louis Vuitton x Murakami pop-up store, celebrate Valentineโs Day early with Roller Rabbit, and more. Stay warm!
โ Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
๐ Louis Vuitton x Murakami Pop-Up Store (through Feb 20): Head to SoHo to check out the new collection. View archive pieces, watch a short animated film, get your LV pieces touched up for free, and enjoy a free coffee and a dessert & get a token for a prize next door, with purchase of an item
๐ธSoft January (January 9 - 12): Join Soft Bar at Clover Club in Brooklyn, bringing together the best in non-alcoholic beverages, health and wellness, and unique programming to kick off your year with purpose and celebration.
๐Roller Rabbit Pop-Up Shop (January 10 - 12): Meet Roller Rabbit in Nolita for a special pop-up featuring the exclusive Valentineโs Day collection, with swag bags and special surprises each day
๐ฅCAN I KICK IT? Featuring The Last Dragon (January 9): Enjoy a film experience at Lincoln Center that caters to lovers of Kung-Fu flicks, the music they inspired, and everything else in between.
๐ฅSilk Cereal Liar Pop-Up (January 9): Join us for a pop-up event filled with silky smooth treats, crunchy cereals, and deliciously sweet lies ft. Phaedra Parks, reality TV icon
๐375ยฐ Chicken โn Fries: Bed-Stuy Grand Opening (January 10): 375ยฐ Chicken โn Fries is giving out FREE Classic Sliders all day on Friday from 11am โ 4pm to celebrate its grand opening!
๐Emergen-C Happier Hour (January 10): On Quitter's Day, when most give up on their New Year's resolutions, Emergen-C is hosting Happier Hour at Dante with mocktails to help people embrace Dry January.
๐คSofar Sounds Surprise New Year Show (January 10): Sofar is taking to the subway to bring you a show featuring a surprise lineup of talented local musicians at the 81st Street busking station
๐งโโ๏ธNatural Pilates Upper East Side Grand Opening Party (January 11): Celebrate the grand opening with bites, champagne, and goodie bags. You can also book your first class free during the soft opening!
๐คKEHR Creative Collective: An Evening of Art, Connection, and Inspiration (January 12): Join KEHR Magazine's creative gathering with networking, live jazz, free books and photo shoots, collaborative art, and more!
ON THE RADAR:
โจWinter Glow 2025 (January 16 - February 28): This winter, celebrate the elements of light, art, and storytelling in Flatiron & NoMad with free public pop-up programming. Join the WINTER GLOW launch event on January 16
๐Lunar New Year Firecracker Ceremony & Cultural Festival (January 29): Celebrate the start of the Year of the Snake this Lunar New Year with the 27th New Year Firecracker Ceremony and Cultural Festival.
๐Verizon Super Bowl FanFest (February 9): Verizon is transforming stadiums and venues across all 30 NFL markets into a nationwide FanFest, with meet and greets with local football heroes, live music acts, unique football fan experiences and more
RECURRING WINTER EVENTS:
๐Star Light Star Bright (through January 9)
๐ซSTARSCAPE (through January 12)
๐New York Transit Museum Holiday Train Show (through February)
๐A MoonGARDEN Installation (through February 2025)
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS๏ปฟ:
โ๏ธ $3 Haircuts at American Barber Institute: This barber school has been in business for over 25 years, serving the community with $3 haircuts by students in training (+ first cut free!)
๐ผ๏ธMoMA: Free Every Friday Night: As of January 10th, the MoMA is now free every Friday night for all New York State residents. See this list for all free museum dates!
๐ดSeated: Earn money back on every meal (sometimes up to 35%) with Seated that you can convert to gift cards, including a $10 bonus when you sign up! Save this app for Restaurant Week: a lot of spots are also on Seated!