Weekly Roundup (May 27)
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May 27, 2026 | Issue #160
NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP
Note from Rebeka:
What a time to be in NYC! The Knicks are in the Finals, NY/NJ is hosting the World Cup, and SailGP hits the city this weekend. Celebrate with free sliders for Knicks fans from Whit's, a $50 NYC resident World Cup ticket lottery, the SailGP Fan Zone, and more sports moments all June long.
Make sure to enjoy the warm weather and get outside for this week's pop-ups: the JSM Beauty Skin Atelier, Roland-Garros NYC Experience, The Ordinary Bus, and live performances from Busta Rhymes and Charlie Puth.
β Rebeka
FEATURED EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
β¨ Jung Saem Mool Glass Skin Atelier Pop-Up (May 28 - June 2): JSM is taking over Union Square with a free Glass Skin Atelier pop-up! Explore JSM Beauty products, enjoy a VR experience, Korean treats, secret daily treasures and so much more.
πBackyard at Hudson Yards: Concert Series (May 27, Wednesdays through June 3): Get amped for another season of LIVE! Concerts. This week: Busta Rhymes
π‘Schutz Summer Club (May 28): Celebrate the launch of the High Summer collection ft. an evening of music, complimentary treats, exciting giveaways, and more.
πFind the (Uber) One (May 28): Uber is throwing a celebration inspired by everyoneβs favorite pop culture love story with cocktails, bites, a photobooth, friendship bracelets, and more!
πΎRoland-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.
β΅U.S. SailGP Fan Zone (May 28 - 31): The U.S. SailGP Team is returning for the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix. Get closer to the sport than ever before with the SailGP Fan Zone, featuring fun activations, interactive experiences, meet & greets and more.
βοΈSong 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.
πThe Ordinary Bus (Daily through 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.
πThredUp The Guest List Pop-Up (May 30): ThredUp is opening The Guest List, the first-ever wedding boutique experience designed exclusively for wedding attendees. First 100 attendees score a free dress!
β½οΈ Champs Sports Fan Central Station Grand Opening (May 30 - 31): Champs Sports is hosting an NYC-inspired soccer takeover in the Big Apple all summer long. Donβt miss the Grand Opening Weekend of their limited-time pop-up shop on 33rd Street, with giveaways, a DJ and more! (Sponsored)
PAID STUDIES
π₯ HITLAB Dermatology Study: HITLAB is conducting a virtual skin health research study. Participate and earn $20-50 for a 15-minute survey! (Sponsored)
ππ½ββοΈ 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.
MORE EVENTS (THIS WEEK):
βοΈKLM Royal Dutch Airlines Delft House (May 27)
π§Audible Story House (May 27 - 31)
πFree Shakespeare in the Park (May 27 - June 28)
πPlaybill Road to Broadway (Thursdays through June 11)
π€2026 Citi Concert Series on TODAY - Charlie Puth (May 29)
π₯―Liberty Bagel Soho Grand Opening (May 27)
π΅Kolkata x Rooted Matcha Party (May 27)
π¬Give Me Shelter Free Screening and Q&A (May 27)
πͺLast Crumb Grand Opening (May 28 - 30)
πWhits NYC Free Sliders for Knicks Fans (May 28)
β¨National Pinsa Day by Di Marco (May 28)
πNational Burger Day at 7th Street (May 28)
π 50th Tramiversary at Roosevelt Island (May 28)
πVirgin Atlantic Strava Passport Challenge NYC Run (May 28)
πFat Ronnieβs National Burger Day (May 28)
β¨5 Senses Events (May 28 - June 2)
π‘ Schutz Summer Club (May 28)
πManhattanhenge May 2026 (May 28 - May 29)
πMcCarren Park Block Party (May 30)
πͺFamily Day at PAC NYC (May 30)
βBueos DΓaz Espresso Pop-Up (May 30)
π§΄Jupiter Dandruff Shampoo Trade-In (May 30)
πΏWild Orchard at Kiehls (May 30 - May 31)
π§Harlem Wellness Fest (May 30)
π»Carnegie Hall Citywide (May 30 - July 31)
πShakespeare for the City Summer Kickoff Celebration (May 30)
ποΈHello Saturday! at Nordstrom (May 30)
π©Womanizer Wall of Red Flags (May 30)
β΅The Ritz-Carlton SailGP Race Day (May 30)
π€The Unity of The 1,000 (May 31)
π£4th Annual Bondi Sushi Block Party (May 31)
πRead on the Lawn Day at Bryant Park (June 1)
π The Making of an Icon: Genesis House (June 2 - June 30)
ON THE RADAR:
π Prada Mode NYC (June 5 - 7): Prada Mode New York is popping up across iconic venues throughout the City including The Hotel Chelsea, Angelika Film Center, Prada Broadway, The Shack & Katzβs Delicatessen. Featuring film screenings and exclusive access to Satellites II, a site-specific installation.
π Simply Lemonade Pop-Up Spa (June 5 - 6): Knowing New Yorkers are craving moments to unwind, Simply Lemonade is bringing a two-day spa pop-up in NYC offering a refreshing approach to wellness. They are inviting guests to unwind with complimentary lemonade and spa amenities.
πΌοΈ 48th Annual Museum Mile Festival (June 9): Over 20 museums and several neighborhood partners are once again coming together for the 48th annual Museum Mile Festival, New York Cityβs biggest block party!
β½ World Cup 2026 NYC Fan Events (June 11 - July 19): The World Cup is coming to NYCβs backyard, and every New Yorker can be a part of it. This summer, FIFA fan events will be free in all five boroughs to make this summer of soccer affordable for everyone.
MISC, RECURRING & DEALSο»Ώ:
π Lalamove Promo + Giveaway: Lalamove is a new delivery service bringing fast, flexible, same-day delivery to NYC. Get 50% off your first order with code LANYCFREE + enter a giveaway for a beauty goodie bag!
πNYC Residents 2026 World Cup Lottery (May 25 - 30): NYC residents can get 2026 World Cup tickets for just $50 via a NYC lottery put on by the Office of the NYC Mayor. You can enter 1x per day, 50,000 entries daily!