Weekly roundup (March 5)

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March 5, 2024 | Issue #96

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: celebrate International Women’s Day, enjoy a beauty pop-up (Aesop, Kosas, Youth to the People), unplug at an arcade, and spring forward on Sunday with Daylight Savings. The first 7pm sunset of 2025 will be on March 13!

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

👭 Women’s History Month & International Women’s Day Events: Celebrate Women’s History this March with a variety of free events in NYC, including World Women Hour with Max Mara and Womxn’s March on International Women’s Day

🍝 Gnocchi on 9th Greenwich Village Grand Opening (March 5): Gnocchi on 9th opened a new location in Greenwich Village. The first 100 guests get a free Gnocchi alla Vodka with Burrata!

💐 Aesop Fragrance Workshops (March 6 - 7): Join an exclusive fragrance workshop with Aesop to mark the release of Aurner Eau de Parfum.

🧴 Youth to the People Fountain Of Youth Pop-Up (March 7): Youth to the People is celebrating 10 Years of Skin Health. Get a free full-sized cleanser, surprise gifts, skincare consults & more surprises!

💄 Kosas Vogue Celebration (March 7): kosas is celebrating its Vogue spread with you! Get free full-size kosas goodies, meet some of your favorite beauty creators plus, warm drinks + snacks inspired by their time in Kauai.

☕️ Deli Boys Kolkata Chai Block Party (March 7): Kolkata Chai Co is teaming up with Hulu to celebrate the launch of Deli Boys. Come through for free chai, gift bags, special guests and more.

🏃🏾‍♀️ Champs Sports Run Club New York Powered by Nike (March 8): Join Champs Sports for another free Run Club at Eisenhower Park in Long Island! Participants will run a scenic 3K, get a co-branded t-shirt, and enjoy complimentary breakfast, refreshments, giveaways, and more. Share with a friend who lives on Long Island! 

🌸 Spring Saturday at Bloomingdale's (March 8): Join Bloomingdale’s to celebrate Spring with a ton of in-store events, DJ beats, treats and gifts with purchase, including free ice cream bars from SKIMS, pretzels from AllSaints, and more

🍪 The Good Batch Chocolate Chip Cookie Test (March 8): The Good Batch is launching a brand new chocolate chip cookie recipe. Help them decide between two batches with a taste test and vote!

🕹️Verizon Arcade Unplugged (March 8):  In celebration of the Global Day of Unplugging, Verizon is transforming digital games into larger-than-life challenges. No screens needed!

✨Get Reset With Me: A Wellness Event (March 8 - 9): Revitalize your wellness routine at "Get Reset With Me” pop-up with a variety of wellness activities

📚 Brooklyn Night in the Library (March 8): Night in the Library is an after-hours invitation to discussions, performances and screenings that celebrate the free flow of ideas and the company of others.

🎥 Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda: Satisfied (March 10): Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of Hamilton on Broadway with a series of recent films starring the original Broadway cast. The movies are free, with tickets available for reservation a week before each screening.

🛍️ The Locavore Guide IRL: a Spotlight on NYC's Local Retailers (March 11):  Join The Locavore Guide for a special one-day celebration of local shopping, featuring a conversation with some of New York City's most dynamic shop owners.

🍀 St. Patrick’s Day Reimagined with Roe & Co Irish Whiskey (March 11 - 13): Mix up your typical St. Patrick’s Day celebration and join Roe & Co Irish Whiskey for a series of events, where complimentary craft cocktails meet vibrant music.

ON THE RADAR:

🖼️ Brooklyn Made Women’s History Month (March 14, 20): Join Brooklyn Made in celebrating Women’s History Month with an evening of art, community, and conversation while indulging in complimentary food and drinks.

🥛 OATLY Zero Waste Throwdown (March 23): Join for a sustainable, fun, and delicious latte art throwdown afterparty with Oatly-infused cocktails, prizes, food and more.

🌷 Tulip Day (March 30): Tulip Day is back in NYC this Spring: pick your own bouquet of 10 tulips in Union Square! Free tickets will be available starting March 17.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🛍️ Macy’s Closeout Sale: Macy’s is closing most of its NYC stores. The Downtown Brooklyn location is having a closeout sale with up to 70% off Check out this video on @RebekaNewYork and see if its worth going to!

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