Weekly roundup (July 23)

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July 23, 2025 | Issue #116

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: get outside on Saturday for the first day of Summer Streets in Queens and Staten Island, enjoy summer camp vibes with Youth to the People, attend a (shopping) pop-up for BLACKPINK & Gracie Abrams, and so much more!

PS: newsletter subscribers get access to tickets to THE NAKED GUN premiere first!

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🚴🏻‍♂️Summer Streets (Saturdays, July 26 - August 23): Summer Streets is an annual celebration of NYC’s public spaces and streets.Celebrate the city’s 400th anniversary by exploring over 400 blocks of car-free fun, fitness, and live entertainment. This week: Queens & Staten Island

🍬Mars Summerween (July 23): Halloween in July? Mars is kicking off the season early with Summerween, a new celebration where spooky spirit meets summer’s sunny vibe.

🎤Hudson Yards Summer Concerts: Alex Sampson (July 23): Experience a concert in the heart of Hudson Yards, plus Wells Fargo customers enjoy exclusive access to a lounge with snacks and beverages.

🐄Chick-fil-A Cows Eat Free Opening Day (July 24): Join Chick-fil-A on opening day of the new Smith & Livingston location dressed in cow attire to enjoy a free entree option!

💨The Reset Capsule by Blueair (July 24): Experience  The Reset Capsule: a calming, futuristic dome where you can pause, breathe, and explore how clean air supports skin health.

🎭Broadway in Bryant Park (July 24, 31): The most popular shows on and off Broadway perform their biggest hits in the park during lunchtime.

🎤Gracie Abrams: The Secret of Us Deluxe Pop Up (July 25 - 27):  Visit Gracie Abrams: The Secret of Us Deluxe Pop Up presented by American Express ft. limited edition merch and more.

✨TonyMoly Summer in the City (July 25 - 26): Join Tony Moly for a shopping pop-up with K-Beauty, shopping, matcha, custom embroidery, and more! Don’t miss the cutest glow-up event of the summer!

🎤BLACKPINK In Your Area Pop-Up (July 25 - 27): In celebration of BLACKPINK’s comeback, head to an immersive BLACKPINK IN YOUR AREA League Collection shopping pop-up at Complex NY.

💄M·A·C Lipstick Day (July 26 - 27): In honor of M·A·C’s favorite holiday, they are treating you to iconic offers and an exclusive event at every  store location! 

🧴L'Occitane Almond Summer Soirée (July 26): Join for a Summer celebration with sweet treats, hand massages & more.

🍧gorjana Summer Popsicle Pop-Up (July 26): Cool off with a refreshing popsicle and shop gorjana’s latest summer jewelry collection!

⚽️FIFA Skyline to Shoreline Road Tour (July 26 - August 23): FIFA World Cup 26™ buses are traveling NY & NJ packed with games, giveaways, music, and more!

✨Vibration of Beauty: A Soulcare Immersion (July 26): Experience hands-on skincare and beauty with our aestheticians, sound baths, astrology readings, and self-care offerings designed to awaken your senses and immerse you in the world of Soulcare.

🏕️Camp You(th) to the People (July 26): You’re invited to Camp You(th) to the People - an afternoon of playful vibes and everyday skin protection!

💐ReSaltZ x Senti Senti: Perfume House (July 26 - 27): Join for a 2-day Perfume House Pop-Up filled with beautiful scents, exclusive promos, and thoughtful gifts

📲Back Market Bytes for Bites (July 26 - 27): Back Market is hosting its annual Back to School device trade-in event. Come and trade-in your old tech for cash and a free bagel.

☕️Skylight Confessions Wall (July 26): Swap parenting confessions to be transformed into a mural for free coffee!

👰🏻Wedding Salon NYC (July 28): Engaged couples: Attend the wedding showcase of the year at the Hard Rock Hotel New York. Discover the latest wedding trends and enjoy tastings, cocktails, a fashion show, a swag bag and more!

🔫THE NAKED GUN Premiere (July 28): The NYC for FREE Community is invited to the premiere of Paramount Pictures’s upcoming film, THE NAKED GUN. Passes are first come, first serve (newsletter subscribers get the link first!)

ON THE RADAR:

🎶Z100 Summer Bash (August 7): Join Z100 on August 7 for the annual Z100 Summer Bash at Hudson Yards! This concert features Lewis Capaldi, Julia Michaels, Dom Innarella and Magnus Ferrell.

🎾US Open Fan Week (August 18 - 23): Watch the US Open for FREE during the US Open Fan Week. Check out practices, interviews, enjoy free brand activations and so much more.

🔴Global Citizen Festival (September 27): Just announced: The Weeknd and Shakira will headline the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park. Take action to secure free tickets!

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🍽️ NYC Restaurant Week: There are over 600 restaurants participating in NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2025 Check out some tips + a map on all Restaurant Week spots!

🙇🏽‍♀️ 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.

🍽️ Nora Health: There’s a new app in NYC where you can get paid to eat healthy. Get $15 cash back for your first meal at your favorite healthy eateries with code NYCFORFREE, and up to 20% cash back after that!