Weekly roundup (July 19)

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July 19, 2023 | Issue #13

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka: This weekend, check out some great free beauty pop-ups, celebrate Korean Arts Week at Lincoln Center and much more. Plus its the last few days to see Yayoi Kusama’s exhibition at David Zwirner gallery!

–Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

💇🏻‍♀️ amika let’s get cleanical pop-up (July 22 - 23): amika is popping up in SoHo with a multi-room experience, shampoo + conditioner samples & more (138 Wooster St)

🪩 Korean Arts Week at Lincoln Center (through July 22): Join Lincoln Center to celebrate Korean culture with dance performances, K-pop concerts, DJs bringing Seoul’s club scene to Lincoln Center, a visual art exhibition, and more

🍸 Cazadores Café Cantina (July 21 - 23): Tequila Cazadores is celebrating the launch of its Tequila CAZADORES Café with a Mexican-inspired Cantina with food and cocktails for you to enjoy (21+)

🧴 Then I Met You Love, Your Skin Pop-Up (July 21 - 23): Then I Met You will be hitting the streets of SoHo to share with you how to love your skin this summer, with product freebies, popsicles & more 

🐢Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem Experience (July 23 - August 1): Family friendly immersive event that invites you to explore the turtles’ underground lair

🧴La Roche-Posay Positivity Lab (July 21 - 22): Celebrate skin positivity with La Roche-Posay with free products, meditation, & more!

🍦KIND Snacks (July 23): Free KIND Frozen Treat Bars at the Putting Green in Domino Park 12-5pm (rescheduled from National Ice Cream Day)

ON THE RADAR:

👄Dr. Dennis Gross Let’s Talk Lips Pop-Up (July 26): Meet Dr. Dennis Gross, receive a free professional lip treatment, samples & more. RSVP required.

🍽️ NYC Summer Restaurant Week (July 24 - Aug 20): Get 2-course lunches and 3-course dinners for as low as $30 (+ $10 cash back if you use your Mastercard). Bonus tip: Some restaurants are on Seated, where you can earn money back on every meal (Use link here for additional $10 bonus)

🚴🏻‍♀️2023 Summer Streets: 5 Saturdays in 5 Boroughs (July 29 - August 26): For the first time, Summer Streets will have open / car-free streets in every borough. There will be free activities, performances and more! 

🤩July for Free: New NYC for FREE monthly series showcasing a free event for every day of the month. Check out the list here

MISC & RECURRING

🎤 The Book of HOV (through Summer): A tribute exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library recognizing JAY-Z’s journey from Brooklyn’s Marcy Projects to global figure, featuring never-before-seen images, art and more

🪞 Yayoi Kusama's exhibit at David Zwirner gallery: you have until July 21 to check out this highly-anticipated exhibition with infinity rooms, giant sculptures and more (519 W 19th Street)

🎥 Free Outdoor Movies in NYC: 15+ outdoor movie programs in all boroughs, organized by day of the week. A must-do this summer! 

☀️ Summer Series of 2023: Bryant Park Yoga, Picnic Performances and Movie Nights, Little Island, NYC Outdoor Movie Nights, Healthy on the Hudson,  Backyard at Hudson Yards, 10+ Spots to Kayak, Lincoln Center Summer for the City, Summer on the Hudson Concert Series