Weekly roundup (March 12)

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March 12, 2024 | Issue #97

NYC FOR FREE WEEKLY ROUNDUP

Note from Rebeka:

This week: celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, line dance at a Chappell Roan pop-up, go to a beauty pop-up (Rabanne, Monday Haircare, Squigs), and enjoy free food at some local grand openings (Mitsuki Japanese Market, Emack & Bolio’s, Butter Smashburger).

– Rebeka

UPCOMING EVENTS (THIS WEEK):

🤠Chappell Roan It's Giving Cuntry Pop-Up (March 12): Celebrate the release of Chappell Roan’s new single “The Giver” with line dancing and more!

👭Women’s History Month Events: Celebrate Women’s History this March with a variety of free events in NYC, including Brooklyn Made Women’s History Month (March 14,20)

🎠Luna Luna Free Admission for CUNY Students (March 12 - 16): CUNY students get FREE tickets to Luna Luna: Forgotten Fantasy at The Shed with code LLTAP25

⛸️Wollman Rink Oz Spectacular & Free Skating Weekend (March 12 - 15): Wollman Rink is closing out its season with a grand farewell. Join for an Oz skating performance on Wednesday, followed by free admission to the rink Thursday - Saturday

🍀St. Patrick’s Day Reimagined with Roe & Co Irish Whiskey (March 12 - 13): Mix up your typical St. Patrick’s Day celebration and join Roe & Co Irish Whiskey for craft cocktail and music events (RSVP sold out, limited walk ins)

✨Rabanne Million Gold for Her Pop-Up (March 13 - 15): Dive into a world of golden energy and indulge in the exhilaration of golden success at the Million Gold For Her NYC pop-up in Flatiron Plaza.

🎉 STAPLE Flagship Grand Opening (March 13): Celebrate the grand opening of STAPLE's first flagship experiential space with food, beverages, live music and more

❔ What If You Lived to 150? (March 13):  Medtronic is having an interactive, one-day installation at Grand Central designed to engage the public with the possibilities of living to 150.

☕️ J.Crew Pop Up at Cafe Gitane (March 14): Celebrate J.Crew’s Spring Catalog: pick up a special-edition Café Gitane cover, and enjoy free juice, coffee & more treats.

🎧 GOB x Shopify Immersive Brand Experience (March 14 - 16): GOB is reinventing wearable wellness products through biology. Join as GOB takes over Shopify NY’s flagship space for a multi-sensory experience at the intersection of sound, science, and culture.

💇🏻‍♀️ MONDAY Haircare NYC Pop-Up (March 14 - 15): Join Monday Haircare and get your hands on a free tote filled with your favorite little pink bottles (plus hot chocolate!) and lots more goodies.

🌈 Holi Celebration at The Seaport (March 15): Celebrate the traditional Indian festival of colors with interactive dance performances and workshops, literary festival, delicious tastings, art activity, music and, of course, spirited fun with brightly colored powder.

🏃🏾‍♀️Fabletics Run Club (March 15): Run in style with Fabletics! They’re kicking off the new Fabletics Run Club and the first 50 participants will receive a free welcome bag

🧴Squigs Cafe (March 15 - 16): Celebrate Squigs 3rd birthday at a cafe takeover with free stickers, gifts with purchase and more
🍙Mitsuki Japanese Market Grand Opening (March 15 - 16):  Mitsuki Japanese Market is opening in Brooklyn! First 50 people get a free goodie bag, and free rice balls for all each day

🍨Emack & Bolio’s Williamsburg Ice Cream Social (March 15): Celebrate the new Williamsburg location with free ice cream! 

🍔Butter Smashburgers East Village Grand Opening (March 15): Celebrate the new East Village location with burgers, fries and more!

💐Spring Forward, Give Back at The Shops at Skyview (March 15): Join for a celebration of fashion, art, and giving back.

🎉Neurodiversity Celebration Day at the Essex Market (March 15): Celebrate Neurodiversity Celebration Day with hands-on and inclusive activities for all!

🇮🇪St. Patrick’s’ Day Parade (March 17): Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the 264th New York City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade along Fifth Avenue.

ON THE RADAR:

🧖🏻‍♀️Lush Rewilding Spring Fling (March 20): Join us in celebrating LUSH Spa's new Rewilding Facial Treatment on World Rewilding Day and Spring Equinox!

🥛OATLY Zero Waste Throwdown (March 23): Join for a sustainable, fun, and delicious latte art throwdown afterparty with Oatly-infused cocktails, prizes, food and more.

🌷Tulip Day (March 30): Tulip Day is back in NYC. this Spring: pick your own bouquet of 10 tulips in Union Square!  Free tickets will be available starting March 17.

MISC, RECURRING & DEALS:

🚛 Dumbo Moving Giveaway: 3 lucky winners will win a moving voucher, from $300 to $500, + get 10% off your move by mentioning NYCFORFREE. Today is the last day to enter! 

👰🏻 Wedding Coordinator Giveaway: We are giving a NYC bride a free Day of Coordination package in partnership with Parisa Social Events ($3000 value). Today is the last day to enter! 

🙇🏻‍♂️ Get $250 for a Focus Group: Earn $250 in rewards to help to shape the future of technology! Sign up for a 3 hour in-person study in Midtown Manhattan or New Jersey and get $250 for your time and participation