Weekly roundup (May 28)

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May 28, 2025 | Issue #108

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: waltz into space with Vienna, attend a giant bLOX party or a dog summer social, eat a free SPAM burger, enjoy lots of beauty pop-ups (Rodan + Fields, VOL.U.LIFT, Song of Skin, Summer Fridays), and so much more!

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🗞️Summer of LOFT SoHo Newsstand Takeover (May 28): Don’t miss the LOFT Marketplace filled with free festival essentials, concert-ready clear totes, custom bag charms and popsicles (+ join in Times Square for another event on May 31!)

☕️La La Love What You See Cafe with Rodan + Fields (May 29): Rodan + Fields and La La Land Kind Cafe are teaming up for a feel-good café rooted in skincare recs, espresso, and a moment of reflection

🎼 Vienna Waltz Into Space (May 31): Vienna invites you to join a Public Screening of the historical WALTZ INTO SPACE concert in Bryant Park, plus learn how to waltz, enter to win a trip to Vienna, and more!

💋Summer Fridays Sweet Shoppe Pop-Up (May 31 - June 1): Enjoy sweet treats, free merch and be the first to shop the new Pink Guava Lip Butter Balm before it officially launches

🍩Krispy Kreme Grad Day (May 28): Congratulations to  2025 graduating high school & college seniors. Bring your cap and gown or senior swag to get a free Original Glazed three-pack!

🙂More Positiv – Find Your Positiv Pop-Up (May 28): In celebration of Mental Health Month, More Positiv is hosting an immersive pop-up to bring New Yorkers a moment of calm, color, and connection in Grand Central Terminal

🍔SPAM x Casa 13urger National Burger Day (May 28): To celebrate National Burger Day, SPAM is teaming up with smashburger spot Casa 13urger to give away 1,000 SPAM burgers!

🥬Bubble Goods SoHo Farmers Market (May 28 - June 1): ​Bubble Goods is bringing the farmers market to the heart of SoHo, with a shopping and sampling experience, fireside chats, and more.

🚛Newman's Own Pay What You Want Food Truck (May 28): Newman’s Own “Pay What You Want” Food Truck returns to NYC in Harlem!

🌇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.

🧁Magnolia Bakery x And Just Like That Free Banana Pudding (May 29): To cheers the new season of And Just Like That…, Magnolia Bakery is giving away cups of the classic banana pudding

🧴The Song of Skin Hotel Weekend 3 (May 30 - 31): Song of Skin is back for one more weekend, with top Korean skincare brands, gift bags and more!

🐶 Bond Vet Upper East Side Summer Social (May 31): Bond Vet is kicking off summer and their newly expanded clinic with a celebration for you and your pets, including: free treats for pets and humans, mocktails, pet portraits, swag giveaways & more! (Sponsored)

🎻Bryant Park Musical Chairs (June 2): Be there or be chair! Don’t miss the park’s annual epic game of giant musical chairs

☀️Sol de Janeiro’s Badalada Bloco Party Experience (May 29):  Step into Sol de Janeiro’s Bloco Party Experience where you’ll dance, glow and hydrate with skin stations, merch and more

🎉 AMPLIFY AAPI Pop Up (May 30 - June 1): Join at City Point for a weekend filled with creativity, culture and community with curated AAPI-founded brands and culturally-inspired crafts and activities.

🧴 VOL.U.LIFT Mobile Experience (May 30 - 31): Discover the science behind this plastic surgeon developed volumizing solution with a spin the wheel, ice pops, swag and more

🥃Roku Gin Botanical Tour (May 30 - June 1): Discover the art of Japanese gin, with a guided tasting & a selection of seasonal cocktails that highlight the unique botanicals of Roku Gin.

🐘Dumbo Drop (May 30): #DUMBODROP is an annual tradition where thousands of toy elephants parachute down from the skies. Buy a ticket that benefits public schools, or head to the free block party with kids activities, art and more!

🎉YAI Central Park Challenge (May 31): Join YAI for New York's biggest celebration of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with a 3K walk, a festival area, live entertainment & more

❤️LG Launderette of Love (May 31):  LG is celebrating everyday love stories at the “Launderette of Love” with the Millionaire Matchmaker’s Patti Stanger.

🧴Biologique Recherche Pop-Up Store Opening (May 31 - June 1): Biologique Recherche is unveiling its first-ever retail pop-up. Celebrate with champagne and macarons during opening weekend

🐠Blox Party with Acme Smoked Fish and Zabar’s (June 1): Celebrate the legendary 75 year partnership between Acme Smoked Fish and Zabar’s with free samples, exclusive merch, a live slicing demo, and a whole lox of love.

🫒National Olive Day: Spritz & Snack Pop-Up (June 1):  Celebrate National Olive Day with Freestyle Snacks and Select Aperitivo with a spritz cart and lots of olives!

🎥Movies at the Palace with Lin-Manuel Miranda: One Night in Miami (June 2): Join for a free movie at United Palace followed by a talk-back. This year celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Hamilton on Broadway 

ON THE RADAR:

🪑 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.

​​🐦 High Line Pigeon Fest (June 14): In celebration of the 17-foot-tall aluminum pigeon sculpture on the High Line and National Pigeon Appreciation Day, join for a festival with games, art workshops & more

📸 BILD Expo (June 17 - 18): Creators & photographers: attend this free event celebrating photography, filmmaking, and content creation with 100+ speakers, 250+ brands, & hands-on experiences!

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🏓 Hudson Yards Power Hour with CityPickle (June 1 - July 26): Head to Hudson Yards for free pickleball and kids clinics this summer!

🛶 Free Kayaking & Water Sports: Check out 5+ spots to kayak for free in all boroughs of NYC!

🌳 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.