Weekly Roundup (May 13)
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May 13, 2026 | Issue #158
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
Another exciting week of free pop-ups, concerts, and openings across the city. From an Aly & AJ concert at Hudson Yards to PINK SoHo’s grand opening, to free bites and drinks at Goodles, Nutella and In The Raw. Have fun!
– Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
💜Backyard at Hudson Yards: Concert Series (Wednesdays, May 13 - June 3): Get amped for another season of LIVE! Concerts with a lineup of iconic chart-topping artists. The first concert of the season will feature Aly & AJ!
💪🏻Crunch 90's Fitness Pop-Up (May 14 - 19): Crunch is bringing the 90s back with throwback classes you haven't seen in years (including jump rope, hula hoop, Kangoo Jumps® and more). Sign up for a class here (free trial available!)
☕️In The Raw Cafe (May 14 - 16): In the Raw will debut a café experience rooted in natural materials at Ludlow Coffee Supply. Be one of the first 100 guests daily to receive a complimentary coffee or matcha
🩷PINK SOHO Grand Opening (May 14 - 16): To celebrate PINK’s Soho grand opening, there will be weekend long festivities, including gift bags, froyo, product customization and more!
🍝GOODLES NYC Pop-Up (May 15 - 17): Free 3-day GOODLES pop-up with samples, chopped cheese, pizza, mac & cheese balls, exclusive merch, and interactive photo moments.
🥜Nutella Peanut Pop-Up (May 16 - 17): Turn snack time into an interactive experience with games and prizes.. Win merchandise, keepsakes, and free Nutella Peanut sandwiches and dippable snacks.
🎉 Green Acres 516 Day Celebration (May 16): Celebrate 516 Day at Green Acres, a Nassau County-wide event celebrating local pride, shopping, and community spirit (and just minutes away from Queens!) Guests will enjoy a full day of giveaways, entertainment and experiences: from complimentary food & drink samples, to trivia where you can win a $516 gift card, and so much more!
🖼️Christie’s 20th/21st Century Art (now through May 21): Explore masterpieces by Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Picasso, Monet, and so many more at Christie’s New York, before they go up for auction next week!
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🍪Think Coffee Free Cookies (May 13)
🎶Dance Party at Bryant Park (May 13 - 14)
🇮🇹Italy on Madison (May 13 - 15)
💍Kat the Label New York Suite (May 14 - 17)
🫧Sofie Pavitt Face Skin Jelly Tour (May 14)
🧸Giggles & Wiggles Grand Opening (May 14)
🫧American Eagle x Bubble After Dark Event (May 14)
🎭Playbill Road to Broadway (Thursdays, May 14 - June 6)
⚾Subway Series Celebration with MLB (May 15)
🧴DERMA E Immersive Pop-Up (May 15)
💄Sephora St. Marks Grand Opening (May 15 - 17)
🛍️RetailmediaIQ Pop-Up Shop (May 15 - 17)
🩺National Nurses Week at Chick-Fil-A (through May 15)
🗽Whitney Free Friday Nights NY Liberty Edition (through May 15)
👟Step Up for the Park Fitness Event (May 16)
🐉2026 Dragon Lion Day (May 16)
🚴Park Avenue Day 2026 (May 16)
🌳Asphalt Green Big Play Day (May 16)
🚒Big Truck Day at Randall's Island Park (May 16)
💃Dance Parade NYC (May 16)
🐶Target Pet Month Giveaway (May 16)
🌸Bleecker Street Block Party: Spring Edition (May 16)
⚽The Vice Cup: Soccer's American Dream (May 16)
🛋️Castlery Grand Opening (May 16 - 17)
📸Photoville Festival 2026 (May 16 - 30)
⛳U.S. Open Golf Experience (May 17 - 21)
✨Hanbok in the Heart of New York (May 17)
🎨Atlantic Avenue Art Walk (through May 17)
🏙️NYC Community Week (through May 17)
🌷May Events at Wollman Rink (May 17 -31)
🎉#WeMend Summit (May 19)
🌼Hudson Square Spring into Summer Party (May 19)
🔥Shaggy Album Release Party (May 19)
💛Bumble NYC Summer Lovin' Tour (through May 21)
🎧Audible Story House (Wed-Sun, through May 31)
ON THE RADAR:
📦CARE Pop-Up (May 20 - 21): Since 1946, the CARE PACKAGE has delivered more than supplies - it's delivered hope, connection, and a reminder that someone, somewhere, cares. For two days in NYC, you will have a chance to be part of that story with this immersive pop-up experience!
🥪Pret A Manger Twins Eat Free (May 21): Pret A Manger is bringing a one-day “Twins Eat Free” moment to its shops! The twist: you don’t actually have to be a twin. Best friends, coworkers or anyone willing to coordinate can take part and enjoy a free Pick Your Pair meal.
👠 DSW ShoEmergency (May 22): DSW‘s glam-bulance is popping up in NYC! Visitors can do a challenge to win gift cards and prizes and build a personalized kit to take home.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🎥 DISCLOSURE DAY Advance Screening (June 8): DISCLOSURE DAY is a much anticipated summer thriller, directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor. The NYC for FREE community is invited to a free advance screening!
✨Beauty Testing May 13 - 14: Test the next innovation in beauty and wellness in Manhattan and earn a $80 gift code and a free gift! Sign up now, May 14 is the last day to participate!
🙇🏽♀️ 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.