Weekly roundup (May 21)
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May 21, 2025 | Issue #107
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
It’s almost Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer! Fleet Week starts today & there are events and parades throughout the weekend. For pop-ups: enjoy beauty events (Week 2 of The Song of Skin Hotel, Elizabeth Arden), attend a house party with free laundry (FX Adults Suds and Sounds), and many more!
– Rebeka
UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
🥮 Minuto Bauli Grand Opening (May 21): Minuto Bauli is making its U.S. debut at 866 Broadway. To celebrate, for the first 100 minutes starting at 11am, the guests in line will receive a complimentary Minuto Bauli.
🧴The Song of Skin Hotel (May 23 - 25): You’re invited to a dreamy pop-up where luxury skincare meets curated discovery, with gift bags valued at over $200.
🛶 Free Kayaking & Water Sports: Free kayaking returns this weekend at Downtown Boathouse, Manhattan Community Boathouse and more spots across NYC!
🛳️ Fleet Week (May 21 - 27): Fleet Week New York is now in its 37th year! The week-long event will include a variety of public military demonstrations, ship tours and more.
🍦Serendipity3 x Florence by Mills Love Core Giveaway (May 21): The first 100 guests at Serendipity3 will score a free full-size Florence by Mills Love Core hair & body mist + try the inspired dessert
🛍️ Free-Est Free People Pop-Up (May 21): Join Free People to celebrate the arrival of their every day any wear collection with free-est themed mocktails while you shop and gifts with purchase.
🛼Walmart x Hot Girl Summer Skate Night (May 21): NYC’s hottest skate night is calling! Join to celebrate the launch of Hot Girl Summer—the newest swimwear collection from Megan Thee Stallion!
☕️Elizabeth Arden Coffee with My Younger Self (May 22): Elizabeth Arden is teaming up with NYC café Librae for a one-day pop-up. Guests can enjoy complimentary skincare treats and iced cardamom pistachio lattes.
🎥 Lincoln Center First Look at the Fat Beats Documentary Series (May 22): In celebration of Fat Beats' 30th Anniversary, Lincoln Center introduces the premiere of the new Fat Beats documentary film, plus a DJ set and a talk back panel.
🍵 Alma Matcha x Asta Resort Pop-Up (May 21 - 23): Shop the Asta Resort collection while sipping on complimentary vanilla oat milk matcha lattes from Alma Matcha
🥤 SunSip Thirst Trap IRL (May 21): A fizzy, flirty SunSip by Health-Ade event with photo ops, soda sips, cheeky games & a sweepstakes for a dream date night.
🍴 AANHPI Heritage Celebration & Night Market (May 21): Join the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Annual Asian American Heritage Month Celebration and Night Market!
🫧FX Adults Suds and Sounds (May 22): FX’s Adults is turning laundromats into the ultimate house party experience of Suds & Sounds featuring live DJ sets & performances, snacks, and free laundry!
🧴 Cécred Roadshow (May 22 - 29): Saddle up! The Cécred Roadshow is bringing a pop-up experience to Cowboy Carter stadium locations across the country.
🚛 Newman's Own Pay What You Want Food Truck - Brooklyn (May 22): Newman’s Own “Pay What You Want” Food Truck returns to NYC at McCarren Park!
🇹🇯 Threads of Tradition: A Celebration of Tajikistan’s Cultural Heritage (May 22 - 24): Join for a spectacular immersive digital exhibition that celebrates the living heritage of Tajikistan.
🎥 Intrepid Free Summer Movie Night: Top Gun (May 23): The Intrepid Museum's summer movie series kicks off Memorial Day Weekend, Friday, May 23, with a free screening of the classic film Top Gun.
🍩 Dough Doughnuts Daily Samplings (through May 29): Dough Doughnuts is giving out free Doughnut samples daily at 7pm to celebrate its new longer hours!
✈️Fora Travel Pop-Up (through May 29): Join Fora for a celebration of travel, culture, and community featuring DJs, curated experiences, treats, and more.
ON THE RADAR:
🌇 Manhattanhenge May 2025 (May 28 - 29): Manhattanhenge is when the setting sun is exactly aligned with the street grid of Manhattan, and occurs for 2 days in May and 2 days in July.
🎻 Bryant Park Musical Chairs (June 2): Be there or be chair! Don’t miss the park’s annual epic game of giant musical chairs
🪑 New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks (June 4 - 8): The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Parks are an iconic New York summer experience. Each concert concludes with a stunning fireworks display.
🎥 Bryant Park Movie Nights (June 9 - August 11): Free Monday night movies return to the lawn at Bryant Park for the summer!
MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:
🌳 Genesis House The Forest Within (through June 29): A Korean forest blooms in the heart of the city– see nature, technology, and wellness come together at the immersive exhibition.
🇺🇸 Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US (through July 31): The Path of Liberty: That Which Unites US, a powerful new public art installation and prelude to America 250.
🌌 Van Gogh's Starry Nights at NYBG (May 23 - June 6): Van Gogh’s Flowers comes aglow for these evening outings with live music, a drone show (the first of its kind at a cultural institution in New York City) and more ($)