Weekly roundup (September 11)

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September 11, 2024 | Issue #72

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

Today marks 23 years since 9/11. Today we honor and remember the victims & the first responders who sacrificed their lives, and we will never forget.

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🤍9/11 Memorial Events: Look up to see Tribute in Light, watch the 23rd Anniversary Commemoration at the 9/11 Memorial on TV or online, and more events to commemorate 23 years since 9/11

📸 The Inside Out Photobooth (through September 11): The Inside Out Photobooth returns to NYC at the American Museum of Natural History! Step in the booth, have your portrait taken, and become part of "Portraits on Climate and Health: Dreams We Carry," a powerful exhibit on view during Climate Week.

✨NYFW at Rockefeller Center with CFDA (through September 11): CFDA has announced a streaming partnership with Rockefeller Center to bring the American collections debuting at this September’s New York Fashion Week (NYFW) to a public screen for consumer audiences for the first time.

💜Momcozy Lounge (through September 11): The Momcozy Lounge will be a serene oasis amidst the high-octane energy of NYFW, designed specifically for the multifaceted women who are not only shaping the industry but also balancing motherhood with grace, individuality, and a fierce sense of style.

🐧The Penguin Takeover: Gotham Goods (through September 22):  The Penguin is on the rise, making deals with NYC's most notorious kingpins and taking over its most infamous establishments throughout September with exclusive experiences, hidden menu items, limited-edition merch, and sweet treats

🧬 Dr. Barbara Sturm Skin Longevity Lab (September 12 - 15):  Dr. Barbara Sturm invites you to an immersive STURM experience in New York to celebrate the launch of her latest skincare innovation, the SUPER ANTI-AGING DUAL SERUM!

🇮🇹Feast of San Gennaro (September 12 - 22): Celebrate Italian culture and food at the 98th San Gennaro Feast, with food, live music, vendors, and more in Little Italy.

🍞King's Hawaiian Pretzel Bites Snack House (September 12): King’s Hawaiian activation coming to Flatiron Plaza on 9/12. Free samples & more details to come!

☕️Ninja Luxe Café x House of Vibes Pop Up Event (September 12): Ninja is launching their innovative coffee making machine, the Ninja Luxe™ Café coffee, with an immersive experience:HOUSE OF VIBES.

💐Flower Market by Cj Hendry x Clé de Peau Beauté (September 13 - 15):  Enter an immersive floral experience and “pick” a free plush flower keepsake

🍓Bora Bora Astoria Grand Opening (September 13): Bora Bora Astoria is having a Grand Opening celebration September 13 - 15! Enjoy free food on Friday, a DJ, and discounts all weekend

👻FX's Grotesquerie "Symphony of Screams" - Scream Chamber (September 13):  In anticipation of the debut of Grotesquerie, FX announced it will compose the first-ever “Symphony of Screams,” harvesting screams from fans in Times Square

💇🏻‍♀️Maria Nila Pop Up Shampoo Truck (September 14): This fall, Maria Nila is hitting the road with the Shampoo Truck, ready to deliver soothing color care to every hair across America.

ON THE RADAR:

💐Maison Margiela Fragrances REPLICA Afternoon Delight (September 20 - 22): Experience Maison Margiela Fragrances latest REPLICA Afternoon Delight fragrance launch and more. 

📚Brooklyn Book Festival (September 22 - 30): The Brooklyn Book Festival is New York City’s largest free literary festival and connects readers with local, national and international authors and publishers during the course of a celebratory literary week.

☕️Coffee & Compacts by BaBylissPRO (September 27): BaBylissPRO is popping up  in NYC! Join for a day full of free hairstyling and a delicious cup of coffee.

🔴 Global Citizen Festival (September 28): Global Citizen isn’t like any other festival – it’s about taking action on the biggest issues facing humanity and our planet. Instead of buying a ticket, you can download the Global Citizen app and take action to earn a free ticket to see Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, and Rauw Alejandro!

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🤖TRANSFORMERS ONE Premiere + Fan Pen (September 17): Use this link to get tickets to the TRANSFORMERS One Premiere + Fan Pen. Note there are limited spots so it will go quickly!

🐘The Great Elephant Migration (September 7 - October 20): Make way for the elephants! There will be a stop-you-in-your-tracks public art installation coming to The Meatpacking District: The Great Elephant Migration.

💄Hourglass & Barney's New York (through October 11): To celebrate Hourglass Cosmetics 20th anniversary, they are honoring the iconic place where it started – Barneys New York. Join for a pop-up featuring an inspiring curation of more than 40 fashion and beauty brands, and exclusive events and panels.

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