Weekly Roundup (July 22)

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July 22, 2026 | Issue #168

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

The summer of sports may be over, but NYC isn't slowing down: Broadway performances in Bryant Park, Summer Streets, a BTS takeover, Levi's farmers market, and yes, a giant hot dog taking over Times Square. There's no shortage of fun (and freebies) across the city.

– Rebeka

FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🎭 Broadway in Bryant Park (July 23 - August 13): Starting this week, head to the Bryant Park lawn and enjoy your favorite Broadway tunes for lunchtime performances on four summer Thursdays.

🎭 SHAKESPEARE FOR THE CITY: Shakespeare in the Park's The Winter's Tale (July 25 - August 23): Head to the Delacorte Theater for the 2nd Shakespeare in the Park show of the summer: The Winter's Tale! Enter to win tickets via 5 different ways: Distribution in Central Park, In-person lottery at The Public Theater, Distribution across all five boroughs, Digital lottery with TodayTix and Standby line in Central Park (Sponsored)

🎲 UNO Social Club - Brooklyn (July 23): UNO Social Club is back and going global. Join local DJ’s while they bring good vibes alongside custom drinks, photo ops, prizes and memorable moments.

🚲 Summer Streets 2026 (July 25 - August 22): On select Saturdays, NYC’s usual traffic will be replaced with Open Streets filled with walkers, bikers, runners, performers, activities and more. Starting this Saturday in Queens & Staten Island, experience the city in a whole new way.

🌽 Levi's x Sky High Farm Goods Farmer's Market (July 25): Join Levi’s for a one-day farmers market in NYC to celebrate the launch of Levi's and Sky High Farm Goods. The market will feature growers, prepared food makers, local non-profit orgs, live music, gifts for the first 200 RSVPs and more.

🎂 TONYMOLY 20th Birthday Party Summer Pop-Up (July 24 - 26): Celebrate TONYMOLY’s 20th Birthday at a Birthday Party Summer Pop-Up! The first 100 guests will enjoy Olipop Soda and a Betty Jo’s Birthday Cake Ice Cream Cup! Plus gifts with purchase.

💜BTS The City Arirang Project (July 24 - August 3): BTS is bringing an immersive BTS THE CITY 'ARIRANG' to NYC in conjunction with their World Tour ft. stamp rallies, parties, customized merch and more.

🍺 Peroni Portals (July 24): Peroni is bringing Italy's centuries-old Buchette del Vino (wine window) tradition to New York City with the debut of Peroni Portals, ft. ice-cold Peroni and Giada De Laurentiis' exclusive Pane di Peroni (focaccia).

🌭Hot Dog: The Second Serving in Times Square (Open now through August 8th): Two years after its initial staging, the world’s largest hot dog (sculpture) returns to Times Square on the occasion of the nation’s semiquincentennial to offer a renewed grandiose portrait of the United States at 250.

💍Wedding Salon NYC  (July 27): Engaged couples: join the Wedding Salon at Capitale to discover the latest trends in cakes, flowers, and honeymoons with free tastings, cocktails, giveaways and more! (Sponsored)

MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🧴Kiehl's x Go Greek (July 22 & 29)

🍔The DailyPay Diner (July 23)

🍵Matchaful Flatiron Grand Opening (July 23)

🚗Autotrader Cafe with Kenan Thompson (July 23)

🍼Skip Hop Clean Slate Rescue Pop-Up (July 23)

🎉El Museo del Barrio Uptown Bounce Block Party (July 23)

☕Flavia SoHo Pop-Up (July 23 - 24)

🍦Tillamook's The Real Scoop Newsstand (July 23 - 25)

🎤2026 Citi Concert Series on TODAY - Tyla (July 24)

👧Fearless Girl Summer Block Party (July 24)

💃Dance Classes with K-Pulse - KATSEYE (July 24)

🍔Skinny Louie East Village Grand Opening (July 24)

🥛Thayers Milky Pop-Up (July 24) 

🍪Levain x Chef Bae (July 24)

🧴Topicals x Sephora Pop-Up  (July 24 - 25)

⚡Pokémon Day Out (July 24 - 26)

🍵Isshiki x GU Fall/Winter 26 Collection Launch (July 24 - 26)

🌸MAISON de SABRÉ Bloom Floral Atelier (July 24 - 26)

🍦Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle x Acne Studios (July 24 - 26)

💜BTS The City Arirang Project (July 24 - August 3)

🍍Playa Bowls Murray Hill Grand Opening (July 25)

🐾Bond Vet 7 Year Celebration (July 25)

🍋San Pellegrino Soda Italiana Summer Pop-Up (July 25)

👯‍♀️Abby Lee Miller Look Alike Contest (July 26)

🎭Uptown Shakespeare in the Park: Othello (through July 26)

✨Our Vibe Check (July 27)

🍌Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Tour (Select dates through July 31)

🇰🇷KCCNY K Culture Event (Through August 22)

🧴Haus of K Seoul Beauty Lounge (through August 31)

💄Glossier Balmdega (Open through August 31)

ON THE RADAR:

🎷NoMad Jazz Festival (August 2 - 8): Jazz is coming home to NoMad with a weekend of unforgettable live music, family fun, and community vibes in Madison Square Park.

🎤Z100 2026 Summer Bash (August 6): Z100's Summer Bash 2026 lineup includes Charlie Puth, Yeonjun, Bella Kay and JYT and is 100% free! 

👕Patagonia Provisions (August 7 - 9): Patagonia is heading out on a summer city tour with delicious food bites, community events, repair workshops, and collabs with brands & local restaurants.

🪻Cj Hendry’s Pastel at Salon 94 Design (August 6 -16): Salon 94 Design & Cj Hendry present Pastel, a hands-on installation ft. a massive pit filled with pastel-colored beads, all connected to Hendry's signature visual world.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🛒Prime for Young Adults: 18-24 year-olds and students enjoy 50% off Prime with full benefits, and get a 6-month trial for $0

🎶Garment District’s Urban Garden: Escape to the Garment District’s Urban Garden this summer, Midtown’s best lunch break, with free live music every Tuesday and Thursday, and free lemonade every Wednesday

🙇🏽‍♀️ Get $200 for a Focus Group: Earn $200 in rewards to help to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan and get $200 for your time and participation.