Happy 2020! I hope you are enjoying the new year! Do you have any new goals for the new year? My goal for 2020 is to learn more about travel hacking and using points for travel. I need to be better about maximizing points because who does not like exploring, free flights, and free hotel stays?
For this week’s edition of the free NYC event list expect Instagram-able pop ups from Tiffany and Co., Jumanji, and Truvia. Other events include Elizabeth Warren, BumbleBff x FaceGym, HIIT workout, dog yoga, comedy potluck, and yoga with journaling.
If you are looking for upcoming free NYC events in January 2020, please be sure to bookmark/pin my “Free NYC Events List January 2020” article, and to check periodically for updates.
Please note, times and things may change, so it is best to contact the event organizer for the latest updates. The event organizer can be found in the link in the title. Events may also fill up to capacity. In addition, promo codes may run out or expire, so please utilize while supplies last.
Monday, 1/6/20
TIFFANY & CO. MEN’S POP-UP SHOP, NYC (10am-7pm)
What: From December 5 through January 6 visit the Tiffany Men’s pop-up 6 on East 57th Street in New York. The pop-up is a preview for what will be Tiffany & Co.’s two-year home during the transformation of its Fifth Avenue flagship. Here you can find Tiffany dog tags and thick bracelets, Tiffany-branded barware, a Tiffany’s pool table, a Tiffany motorcycle, and even limited-edition Tiffany x Spalding basketballs.
Where: Tiffany & Co. (6 E 57th St, New York, NY)
When: 10am-7pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W 5 Av/59 St
RSVP: Walk in
Searching Bloomberg (limited to first 5) (11:15am-12:30pm)
What: Hands-on class demonstration for the Bloomberg menu driven system. Learn search methods for information on companies, how to retrieve market and economic data on Bloomberg and how to find securities that match investors’ criteria.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3(188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 11:15am-12:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
Fun Run & How To Foam-Roll Session (6pm-7pm)
What: Join us as we a host a 3-Mile Fun Run with Coach Juliette Ciaccia followed by a 15 minute foam-rolling stretch session which will explain the purpose of foam-rolling, the benefits, the differences between types of rollers and much more! All paces are welcome and bag drop is available! We will be raffling off a TriggerPoint Grid roller to one lucky participant as well.
Where: JackRabbit (151 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: 2/3/4 Grand Army Plaza
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Tuesday, 1/7/20
Jumanji: The Next Level Experience (12pm-7pm)
What: Enter the world of Jumanji with a unique Sonic Surf VR experience. Play an interactive game utilizing Sony’s 26-foot-wide Crystal LED screen, enjoy an exclusive photo-op and view props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes imagery. This pop up ends on Sunday, 1/12/20.
Where: Sony Square, Ground Floor (25 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Walk in
Elizabeth Warren Event in New York (5pm-9pm)
What: Elizabeth Warren is coming back to New York! She will be hosting an event on Tuesday, January 7 in Brooklyn as we build our movement. Doors open for the event at 5:00PM and the event will begin at 7:00PM. This event is free and open to the public, so feel free to bring your friends and family. Tickets aren’t required, but an RSVP is strongly encouraged. Admission will be first come, first served.
Where: Kings Theatre (1027 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 5pm-9pm
Nearest Train: 2/5 Beverly Road
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Healing Through Awareness: Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method (7pm-8pm)
What: The Feldenkrais method is a type of exercise therapy that works with your nervous system. It taps into the innate healing potential of your brain and nervous system to bring about lasting improvements for your physical and emotional wellbeing. First half of the workshop is experiential: participants will be guided through a series of movements to help them naturally feel more balanced physically and emotionally. In the second half you will also have an opportunity to observe an individual session and ask questions.
Where: Balance Arts Center, 3rd floor, Room #7 (151 W 30th St, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 1/ 28th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Q&A with Gil Jacobs and Mike Perrine (7pm-9pm)
What: We’ll be talking cleansing, longevity and achieving vibrant, effortless health in an urban, modern world with Gil Jacobs and Mike Perrine.
Where: Bonberi on Bleecker (384 Bleecker Street, New York, NY)
When: 7pm–9pm
Nearest Train: 1/ Christopher St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wednesday, 1/8/20
Investing In Stocks: The Basics (1:15pm-2:45pm)
What: Introduction for basic investment terms and concepts such as risk and reward, IPO’s, p/e ratios, and relative p/e ratios. Learn how to approach investment decisions and alternative stock investments such as mutual funds and ETF’s.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3(188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 1:15pm-2:45pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
Online with MorningStar & ValueLine (3:15pm-4:30pm)
What: Learn how to retrieve important information on individual stocks and mutual funds, including analysts’ reports and opinions. There will be a demonstration on how to use advanced search capabilities for MorningStar and ValueLine.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3(188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 3:15pm-4:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
BumbleBff x FaceGym – New Year, New You! (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: BumbleBff x FaceGym event! Bring your BFF for a tightening face workout and some treats :). It’s not a facial, it’s a workout. We use high energy kneading movements and cutting edge technology to tone and tighten the forgotten 40 muscles in the face.
Where: FACEGYM NoHo, Ground Floor (670 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 1/9/20
Jumanji: The Next Level Experience (12pm-7pm)
What: Enter the world of Jumanji with a unique Sonic Surf VR experience. Play an interactive game utilizing Sony’s 26-foot-wide Crystal LED screen, enjoy an exclusive photo-op and view props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes imagery. This pop up ends on Sunday, 1/12/20.
Where: Sony Square, Ground Floor (25 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Walk in
Bond Basics (1:15pm-2:30pm)
What: Learn about bonds and using SIBL’s print and electronic resources for researching bonds and bond mutual funds.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 3 (188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 1:15pm-2:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
Yoga with Intention: 2020 Vision, Hosted by Setu + Industry City (6:45pm-8pm)
What: Each Thursday from January 9 until January 30, yoga teachers Mary Lou Burkhardt and Linda Lopes, will be leading an hour of yoga asana followed by fifteen minutes of guided journaling. This program is FREE and open to the public. Please bring your own mat. We will provide journaling materials. RSVP requested.
Where: The Landing Annex, 2nd Floor (220 36th St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6:45pm-8pm
Nearest Train: D/N/R 36th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Friday, 1/10/20
WE Master Money: Credit, Brooklyn, 01/10/2020 (10am-3pm)
What: The WE Master Money: Credit workshop series is designed to help women entrepreneurs gain knowledge about credit building as a basis for improving personal finances and access to capital for one’s business. Learn how to improve your credit and its impact on your business through workshops and one-on-one sessions with a certified financial counselor.
Workshop topics include:
- Credit building and repair
- Credit amelioration
- The relationship between personal credit and your business
- How to interpret a credit report
Where: Brooklyn Public Library, Trustees Room (10 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 10am-3pm
Nearest Train: 2/3/4 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn Museum Station
RSVP: Required (link in title
Amazon Treasure Truck & J&J “Choose to Start Healthy” Pop-Up Tour (11am-5pm)
What: From Band-Aids to baby lotion, stop by this free event and you’ll discover new products, score samples, and easily purchase your favorites on Amazon. Plus, spend $30 or more and you’ll get a $10 VISA reward (double yay!).
Where: The Oculus (1 World Trade Center, New York, NY)
When: 11am-5pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 / Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Tru To You: Real Life Wellness Pop-Up (11am-7pm)
What: Truvia gets the everyday hustle and wants to celebrate how women are redefining wellness in their lives. We’re taking everyday wellness wins and reimagining the ultimate symbol of resolution season, the gym, at our Tru To You: Real Life Wellness Pop-Up. On January 10-11 from 11am-7pm, we’re replacing treadmills and workout classes with moments of Zen, work-life balance-inspired yoga and delicious reduced-sugar treats.
Where: (198 Allen St, New York, NY)
When: 11am-7pm
Nearest Train: F/ 2nd Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Jumanji: The Next Level Experience (12pm-7pm)
What: Enter the world of Jumanji with a unique Sonic Surf VR experience. Play an interactive game utilizing Sony’s 26-foot-wide Crystal LED screen, enjoy an exclusive photo-op and view props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes imagery. This pop up ends on Sunday, 1/12/20.
Where: Sony Square, Ground Floor (25 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Essex Market’s Comedy Potluck (6pm-8pm)
What: Comedy Potluck is a bi-weekly comedy show, where the comedians are also your personal chefs! Hosted inside the Essex Kitchen, located on the market’s mezzanine level, come fill your belly with delicious food and laugh off the carbs with the best stand up comedy New York City has to offer. We will also be handing out the recipes for the show, so you can make the meals at home!
Where: Essex Market (88 Essex St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: J/Z Bowery
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Saturday, 1/11/20
DOGA with Bond Vet x lululemon (10am-11:30am)
What: Practice yoga with us (and your dog)! Join lululemon Smith St and Bond Vet for a fun morning of yoga with Setu instructor Toni Warner! You’re welcome to bring your own pup; you will be responsible for them during class. Attendees will receive a complimentary first exam at Bond Vet, along with other fun surprises. Exam does not have to be redeemed at the time of class. Doors open at 10am, and class will begin promptly at 10:15. Mats will be provided on a first-come first-served basis; wear stretchy/comfortable clothes you can move in
Where: Bond Vet (217 Court St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 10am-11:30am
Nearest Train: F/G Bergen St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Shape Up NYC 2020 Kickoff (11am-1pm)
What: Kick off 2020 with a free Shape Up NYC workout at Recreation Center 54! Dance Fitness, Zumba, Bootcamp, Stretching and more! We’ll showcase newly trained instructors from our Fitness Instructor Training Program and help you get a healthy start to the new year.
Where: Recreation Center 54 (348 E 54th St, New York, NY)
When: 11am-1pm
Nearest Train: E/M Lexington Ave -53rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Amazon Treasure Truck & J&J “Choose to Start Healthy” Pop-Up Tour (11am-5pm)
What: From Band-Aids to baby lotion, stop by this free event and you’ll discover new products, score samples, and easily purchase your favorites on Amazon. Plus, spend $30 or more and you’ll get a $10 VISA reward (double yay!).
Where: The Oculus (1 World Trade Center, New York, NY)
When: 11am-5pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 / Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Tru To You: Real Life Wellness Pop-Up (11am-7pm)
What: Truvia gets the everyday hustle and wants to celebrate how women are redefining wellness in their lives. We’re taking everyday wellness wins and reimagining the ultimate symbol of resolution season, the gym, at our Tru To You: Real Life Wellness Pop-Up. On January 10-11 from 11am-7pm, we’re replacing treadmills and workout classes with moments of Zen, work-life balance-inspired yoga and delicious reduced-sugar treats.
Where: (198 Allen St, New York, NY)
When: 11am-7pm
Nearest Train: F/ 2nd Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Jumanji: The Next Level Experience (12pm-7pm)
What: Enter the world of Jumanji with a unique Sonic Surf VR experience. Play an interactive game utilizing Sony’s 26-foot-wide Crystal LED screen, enjoy an exclusive photo-op and view props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes imagery. This pop up ends on Sunday, 1/12/20.
Where: Sony Square, Ground Floor (25 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Sunday, 1/12/20
Sundays with Alli x lululemon Williamsburg (9:30am-10:30am)
What: Join lululemon Williamsburg & Run Coach Alli Felsenthal of RunWithAlliTM for a complimentary HIIT Class! Alli will be teaching her Signature Sweat Less, Stress Less 45-Minute Full-Body Workout, which includes a series of HIIT, Sculpting, Cardio Kickboxing and Abs Circuits in one class. This event repeats every Sunday 1/5/20-1/26/20.
Where: lululemon (129 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 9:30am-10:30am
Nearest Train: L/ Bedford Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Jumanji: The Next Level Experience (12pm-6pm)
What: Enter the world of Jumanji with a unique Sonic Surf VR experience. Play an interactive game utilizing Sony’s 26-foot-wide Crystal LED screen, enjoy an exclusive photo-op and view props, costumes, and behind-the-scenes imagery. This pop up ends on Sunday, 1/12/20.
Where: Sony Square, Ground Floor (25 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm-7pm, Sunday 12pm-6pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
The Athletic Performance Blueprint: Book Signing and Panel Discussion (1pm-3pm)
What: Join Dr. Marc Schneider and Justin Roethlingshoefer for the national release of, “The Athletic Performance Blueprint”. The event will start at 1pm with a discussion by noted author and coach Dr. Pat Davidson (The Power Hour and Rethinking The Big Patterns) speaking about principles for designing exercise programs. Dr. Schneider and Mr. Roethlingshoefer will then discuss an approach to elite athlete training customized by body type, genetics and sport discipline. Refreshments will be provided.
Where: lululemon (520 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 1pm-3pm
Nearest Train: 6/ Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)