Weekly Roundup (July 8)

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July 8, 2026 | Issue #166

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week in NYC: More World Cup excitement, with watch parties & events across the city (Rockefeller Center Fan Village, House of Goal, Match Day Live at Brookfield Place and more), enjoy a free frozen treats (JonnyPops, Kiehl's, and Madison Square Garden), check out Manhattanhenge, and so much more!

– Rebeka

FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

⚽NYNJ World Cup 26 x Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center (Through July 19): The Fan Village transforms the heart of New York City into the ultimate watch party with a giant soccer Pitch, Fan Zone activities ft. Panini, LEGO, Dove, BoA Fan Bands, and more.

🧴Kiehl's x Go Greek (Wednesdays in July): Kiehl’s is teaming up with Go Greek Yogurt to bring you the ultimate summer treat, a limited-edition frozen yogurt inspired by their Better Screen SPF lineup.

🍭JonnyPops x Fellini Magic Window Pop-Up (July 8): JonnyPops is continuing their “Magic of Kindness” Summer at Fellini Soho! Stop by and beat the heat with an ice cold glittery drink and a FREE JonnyPop!

🛍️Uni Summer Pop-Up (July 9 - 12): UNI is bringing a little slice of summer to the streets of Soho: enjoy a complimentary coffee and receive samples of UNI's bestselling body care favorites.

🍪Crumbl Cobble Hill Grand Opening (July 10): Celebrate Crumbl Cobble Hill's Grand Opening with giveaways, free swag, and a chance to win Free Cookies for a Year!

🍒Odd One In x Shopify (July 11 - 12): Taste of Love: Summer Crush Shop brings Odd One In’s collection to Shopify NY. Guests will be able to pick out a fresh basket of fruit, get a tarot card reading, try their luck at the Claw Machine and shop exclusive items.

🌇Manhattanhenge July 2026 (July 11 - 12): Manhattanhenge is when the setting sun is exactly aligned with the street grid of Manhattan. July11-July 12, will be the final "Manhattanhenge" of the summer.

🥛Thayers Milky Pop-Up (July 11, 18, 24): Stop by for a complimentary Bluestone Lane coffee while discovering Thayers' Hydrating Milky collection. 

🥃Teremana The World Table (July 11): Join the world table, where fans from 48 different nations will come together for an epic match and a chance to set the official Guinness World Record for the World’s Longest Foosball Table!

MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

⚽World Cup Watch Parties Roundup: Match Day Live at Brookfield Place, Adidas House of Soccer, House of GOAL and more (July 8- 19)

🍵 Jade Leaf Meet Your Matcha Tour (Select days, July 8 - 19)

🥜MUTHA x Buddy Buddy (July 9 - 12)

🛝Take a Recess at The Moxy (July 9)

🍬Siegelman Stable x Bazooka Joe Lookalike Contest (July 9)

📺Lincoln Center World Cup Watch Parties (July 9 - 19)

🕊️Dove Fresh Clubhouse (July 9 -11)

🎟️Hart VIP Night (July 10)

🎤2026 Citi Concert Series on TODAY - Megan Moroney (July 10)

🎉West Side Fest (July 10 -12)

💧Liquid I.V. x Spiderman NYC Wall Crawl (July 10 -12)

🍦Éditions de Parfums Frédéric Malle x Acne Studios (July 10 – 26)

🧊Candela Glacē Tour (July 11)

🍌Shop x Glow Recipe Banana Soufflé (July 11)

⚽From Stoops to Stadiums AMNH Block Party (July 11)

🍗Nando's in NYC (Through July 11)

🧘Lululemon Summer Series (July 12)

🥾City Girls Who Walk x Merrell (July 12)

🇫🇷Bastille Day of L'Alliance (July 12)

🧸Miniso YOYO Art Exhibition (Through July 12)

🍦See It Live Summer: MSG Ice Cream Truck (July 13)

🐮Cow Appreciation Day at Chick Fil A (July 14)

🍺Michelob Ultra Pitchside Club (July 14 - 19)

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

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

ON THE RADAR:

💖Armani Beauty Dolci Blush Pop-Up (July 15): The new Armani Dolci Makeup Blush arrives in NY with a pop-up experience ft. dolci-inspired café creations, full-size blush giveaways and more.

🧳Béis Designed for Departure (July 16 - 18): Experience the new BÉIS in person: complimentary embroidery with purchase, daily giveaways and exclusive gifts for the first 200 guests each day, special guest appearances and more.

⚽FP Movement Kit Check (July 18): Join FP Movement for Kit Check, a pop-up series running alongside the tournament. Bring your favorite team jersey to customize and secure your spot. Come hang with a live DJ, styling sessions, coffee, and cocktails.

🏆FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Watch Party (July 19): A free Finals Watch Party will take over Central Park’s Great Lawn on July 19 with 50,000 fans, giant screens, and live entertainment. 

🎲UNO Social Club - Brooklyn (July 23): UNO Social Club is back and going global in 14 cities. Join in on the games, prizes, and good vibes in Brooklyn at Xanadu!

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