Weekly Roundup (May 20)

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May 20, 2026 | Issue #159

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

Kick off the unofficial start of summer with live music from Mike Posner & The Bleechers, catch Free Shakespeare in the Park, and explore pop-ups across the city like DSW’s ShoEmergency, OLEHENRIKSEN’s Scavenger Hunt, and more. Enjoy the long weekend!

– Rebeka

FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

📦 CARE Pop-Up (May 20 - 21): Celebrate 80 years of the CARE PACKAGE®! For two days in NYC, you will have a chance to be part of their story and help pack and send CARE PACKAGE kits to US families in need.

💜 Backyard at Hudson Yards: Concert Series (May 20, Wednesdays through June 3): Get amped for another season of LIVE! Concerts. This week: Mike Posner.

🔎 OLEHENRIKSEN New York City Scavenger Hunt (May 21): To celebrate the launch of its new cleanser, OLEHENRIKSEN is sending New Yorkers on a Peach Glaze Scavenger Hunt in NYC, the ultimate dirty skin test.

🥪 Pret A Manger Twins Eat Free (May 21): Pret 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 play mini games to win prizes and walk away with a shoemergency fix kit!

🎭 Free Shakespeare in the Park (May 22 - June 28): Free Shakespeare in the Park is back at the Delacorte Theater all summer long, kicking off with a production of ROMEO & JULIET.

⚽ Christian Pulisic NYC Send-Off with PUMA (May 25): Before heading to the World Cup, Christian Pulisic is spending a day moving through NYC with PUMA, and you’re invited.

🇺🇸 USA 2026 Roster Reveal & Fan Fest (May 26): Witness the reveal of our USMNT Roster  for the 2026 World Cup + join at Pier 17 for a festival of all things U.S. Soccer.

🚌 The Ordinary Bus (May 26 - June 9): Just in time for NYC park season, The Ordinary Bus is a free, limited-run express shuttle connecting Domino Park to Prospect Park.

MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🍕 Dog Day Afternoon Pizza Truck (May 20)

⛳ U.S. Open Golf Experience (May 20 - 21)

💛 Bumble NYC Summer Lovin' Tour (May 20 - 21) 

💄 Marilyn’s New York (May 20 - 22)

💇‍♀️ Rooted in Wellness with AWARE Hair (May 20)

👗 Shapellx x Shopify (May 20)

🖼️ Christie’s 20th/21st Century Art (May 20 - 21)

🛍️ Swap Storefront NY Residency at AIR MAIL (May 20 - 24)

🌷 May Events at Wollman Rink (May 21, 23)

🍜 Call Your Shot: The Starting Line Live (May 21)

✈️ KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Delft House (May 22 - 27)

🎶 2026 Citi Concert Series on TODAY (Bleachers on May 22)

🌍 DanceAfrica 2026 Festival (May 22 -25)

🎉 Bora Bora South Ozone Grand Opening (May 22) 

🍵 Wild Orchard at Patagonia (May 23)

🥾 Paragon x OvrRide x Merrell Hike Series (May 23)

✨ The 2026 Loisaida Festival (May 24)

🎧 Audible Story House (Wed-Sun, through May 31)

🎭 Playbill Road to Broadway (Thursdays through June 11)

ON THE RADAR:

👡 Schutz Summer Club (May 28): Celebrate the launch of the High Summer collection at Schutz Summer Club ft. an evening of music, complimentary treats, exciting giveaways, and more. 

🚕 Find the (Uber) One (May 28): In honor of the wedding of the year, Uber is throwing an NYC celebration inspired by everyone’s favorite pop culture love story with cocktails, bites, photobooth moments, friendship bracelets, and more!

🎾 Roland-Garros NYC Experience (May 29 - 31):  The inaugural Roland-Garros NYC Experience is an immersive, three-day fan event celebrating the excitement, culture, and elegance of Roland-Garros.

☁️ Song of Skin 'SOS AIR' Pop-Up (May 29 -31 & June 5 - 7): Your first-class ticket to glowing skin has arrived. Song of Skin is taking K-Beauty to the stratosphere. Expect complimentary gifts (while supplies last) and gifts with purchase.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🎹 Shake Rattle & Roll Dueling Pianos: Get free tickets to a dueling pianos show this May! DM @shakerattlerollpianos with your name, phone number, email address, and date of choice for the following shows: Saturday 10pm in Chelsea (May 23, 30) or Brunch Sunday 12:30pm in Midtown (May 24, 31) (brunch: must order a dish)

🙇🏽‍♀️ 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.