Happy February! I kicked off the first day of February by going to a clothing swap. Clothing swaps are a great way to meet new people, save money, and you also help the environment by recycling clothes. Depending on the clothing swap they are either free or charge a small fee. Most clothing swaps require you to donate 5+ items to enter, and you can usually take as much as you want at the clothing swap. However, please be mindful and do not hoard items from other people at the clothing swap.
For a recap of the clothing swap you can check my video here. In my video you can see the clothing swap layout, and the items I got from the clothing swap. This clothing swap was free to attend, and was very well organized. I would estimate that I easily saved $40 from going to this clothing swap instead of buying these clothes at a thrift shop. For steps on how to find a clothing swap, feel free to bookmark my article here. As always, please wash and dry your clothes from the clothing swap in hot water and high heat before wearing for sanitary reasons.
If you are looking for upcoming free NYC events in February 2020, please be sure to bookmark/pin my “Free NYC Events List February 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, 2/3/20
Protecting Your Privacy & Security (3:15pm-4:30pm)
What: Class will be about best practices of keeping your information safe online and your computer virus free.
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
Yoga + Meditation (5:30pm-6:30pm)
What: Create balance in your body, clarity in your mind and find beauty in your spirit. Join us for a yoga and meditation practice withKiki Williams and Setu. Please wear appropriate clothes and bring your own mat, the hotel has a limited supply. This event repeats every Monday until 2/24/20.
Where: Selina Chelsea New York City, Lower Level Wellness Space (518 West 27th Street, New York, NY)
When: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Nearest Train: 7/ 34th Street–Hudson Yards
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wake Up, Make Up and Meet Up (6pm-8pm)
What: Join Meet in Place and Glamsquad for a game-changing event held at Meet in Place, a global chain of beautifully designed off-site meeting rooms.
Where: Meet in Place, Floor 2 (87 Nassau St New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 / Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title
Free Screening of McMILLION$: A New Six-Part Documentary Series from HBO (7pm-9:20pm)
What: You’re invited to a 2-episode screening and Q&A with Writers/Directors James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte. Drinks and light bites served! McMILLION$, the six-part documentary series, is the incredible true story of how $24 million-dollars was stolen from the McDonald’s Monopoly game of the 1990s, the mystery mastermind behind the scam and the intrepid FBI agents on his trail. Theatre is overbooked to ensure capacity. Seating is first-come, first-served and a ticket is not a guarantee of a seat.
Where: Nitehawk Cinema (136 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 7pm-9:20pm
Nearest Train: L/ Bedford Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Tuesday, 2/4/20
Interpreting Financial Statements (1:15pm-2:30pm)
What: Learn how to find financial statements for any public company and about the ratios most frequently used to interpret them.
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
ETFs: Removing the Mystery (6pm-7:30pm)
What: Peter Creedon, CFP® provides an overview of REITs and explains the characteristics which drive their performance. He discusses how to evaluate them and how to allocate them within a diversified portfolio.
Where: Science, Industry and Business Library (SIBL), Training Room 018 (188 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 33rd Street
RSVP: Walk in
The Ultimate Sound Healing Experience (7pm-9pm)
What: We will be taking you on a sonic journey through healing meditation, sounds of the soul & a sound bath. This is a free workshop in collaboration with BreadxButta X Houiea Love.
Where: Haus of Bread, 2nd Floor (1102 Broadway Brooklyn, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: J / Kosciuszko
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wednesday, 2/5/20
Investing: What Your Money Can Do for You (3:15pm-4:30pm)
What: Learn about investing towards goals, potential risks and rewards of different investments, and different asset types.
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
Photo Restoration in Photoshop (6pm-7pm)
What: Photo Restoration in Photoshop and Bringing Memories Back to Life. This event repeats on Saturday (12pm-1pm) and on Wednesday (6pm-7pm), until 2/29/19. By the end of today’s workshop, you will:
•Be able to retouch and restore using intuitive tools that let you liquify, heal, patch, smooth, lighten and darken your images.
•Edit and adjust, experiment with color; add vignettes; and control exposure, contrast, saturation and focus using a range of essential image editing tools.
Where: Microsoft Store NYC Flagship (677 5th Ave, New York, NY)
When: Wednesday 6pm-7pm, Saturday 12pm-1pm
Nearest Train: E/M 5 Avenue/ 53 St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Brooklyn Freelancers Union SPARK: Freelance Tax Workshop (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: Monthly on the first Wednesday of each month the Freelancers Union hosts meetups for freelancers by freelancers. Please bring your expertise, questions, and elevator pitches to the table to workshop and discuss. This workshop’s topic will be about taxes and is led by Brian Pindell and Adrienne Martian.
Where: Freelancers Union Hub/Made in New York Media Center (30 John St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: F/ York Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Goal-getters free workshop every week (7pm-9pm)
What: This club is designed to help you learn & develop your communicational & business skills through reading, taking notes and discussing books of leaders and scientists. Our first book is going to be THE ONE THING the surprisingly simple truth behind extraordinary results by GARY KELLER: you don’t have to read the book, at workshop we are going to do exercises, discuss and learn the book. Bring pen & paper to do exercises and take notes. This event repeats every week until 2/26/20.
Where: Starbucks (350 5th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/N/Q/R/W/ 34th St/Herald Sq
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 2/6/20
Insider’s Tour: DUMBO First Thursday Gallery Walk (6pm-7:30pm)
What: The first Thursday of every month‚ the galleries of DUMBO stay open late, hosting special events and receptions for the First Thursday Gallery Walk.
6pm: Insider’s Tour attendees gather in the lobby of Empire Stores (55 Water St).
6:30 – 7:30pm: Gallery tours led by docent Jonathan Gardenhire.
7:30 – 8pm: (optional) Attendees are invited to visit First Thursday participating galleries at the own pace. Maps distributed on site.
8 – 9pm: (optional) Attendees are invited to gather at Superfine (126 Front St) for music, drinks, and conversation.
Where: Starting Point: Empire Stores Lobby (53 Water St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: F/ York Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Open House at Michel et Augustin (7pm-8:15pm)
What: It’s just what it sounds like: on the 1st Thursday of every month from 7 to 8:15pm, we open the doors to the Banana Farm (our office) in Gowanus. Come on by to taste some cookies. And we usually have something else on the agenda: baking classes (different recipes/formats every month), tastings with our favorite food and beverage brands, and a focus group or two.
Where: The Banana Farm – Michel et Augustin (98 4th St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 7pm-8:15pm
Nearest Train: F/G Carroll St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Breathwork & Sound (7pm-9pm)
What: Join Us On Wednesday, Feb 6Th As We Use The Ancient Pranayama Breath Technique & Sacred Sound To Release Stagnant Emotion, Promote Clarity & Move Forward In An Empowered & Embodied State. This is a free workshop in collaboration with BreadxButta X With Jordan, Owner And Herbalist Of Ostara Apothecary.
Where: Haus of Bread, 2nd Floor (1102 Broadway Brooklyn, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: J / Kosciuszko
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Friday, 2/7/20
Free Rose Facial Event (2pm-7pm)
What: Get ready for Valentine’s Day with a complimentary 10-15 minute gulsha rosewater rose facial and hand massage.
Where: C.O. Bigelow (414 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY)
When: 2pm-7pm
Nearest Train: 1/ Christopher St
RSVP: Walk in/(212) 533-2700 x113 to book
Hot Cocoa Fun Run & Foam-Rolling (6:30pm-7:30pm)
What: Join us for a 3-Mile Fun Run followed by a “How To” Foam Roll Session with Hot Cocoa! Want to get in a few miles and learn more about the foam-rolling recovery process? Join us as we a host a 3-Mile Fun Run with Coach Angel Natera 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!
Where: JackRabbit (151 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: 2/3/4 Grand Army Plaza
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Flow20: Plant Magic (7pm-9pm)
What: Join Us For A Guided Meditation To Assist In Grounding & Connecting With Our Plant Allies; While We Explore Their Sound And Vibrational Healing. This is a free workshop in collaboration with BreadxButta X With Porcia Owner & Creator Of Moonbabe3000.
Where: Haus of Bread, 2nd Floor (1102 Broadway Brooklyn, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: J / Kosciuszko
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Saturday, 2/8/20
Photo Restoration in Photoshop (12pm-1pm)
What: Photo Restoration in Photoshop and Bringing Memories Back to Life. This event repeats on Saturday (12pm-1pm) and on Wednesday (6pm-7pm), until 2/29/19. By the end of today’s workshop, you will:
•Be able to retouch and restore using intuitive tools that let you liquify, heal, patch, smooth, lighten and darken your images.
•Edit and adjust, experiment with color; add vignettes; and control exposure, contrast, saturation and focus using a range of essential image editing tools.
Where: Microsoft Store NYC Flagship (677 5th Ave, New York, NY)
When: Wednesday 6pm-7pm, Saturday 12pm-1pm
Nearest Train: E/M 5 Avenue/ 53 St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
gorjana x DryBar: Treat Yourself Shopping & Styling Event (1pm-5pm)
What: This month we’re partnering with DryBar so you can show some love to the most important person in your life (hint: it’s you!) Stop by and treat yourself to complimentary hair and jewelry styling. Plus rosé & sweets!
Where: gorjana – Nolita (266 Elizabeth St, New York, NY)
When: 1pm-5pm
Nearest Train: F/2nd Ave
RSVP: Walk in
NYFW Blogger Social – February 2020 (3pm-5pm)
What: Join us for a night of light bites, bubbly, shopping, exclusive discounts, a scavenger hunt and hanging out with your Style Collective Sisters and SC Founder, Annie Spano during NYFW! There may be a line to enter the store depending on capacity. Purchase is not required, but highly encouraged – we will gift you a VIP swag bag if you make a purchase during the event. Plus, we’ll be able to continue to host FREE events during NYFW if you support our brand partners.
Where: Ann Taylor (600 5th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 3pm-5pm
Nearest Train: : B/D/F/M 47-50 Streets Rockefeller Center Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Coco Ho Collection Launch | Nordstrom NY (3pm-5pm)
What: Join us at Nordstrom NYC (West 57th St & Broadway) and meet Coco Ho as we celebrate the launch of her new Volcom clothing collection! The event will consist of: A Beauty Bar, Food, Drinks, a DIY Activity, and a meet & greet with photo opportunity.
Where: NORDSTROM NYC Flagship (225 W 57th St, New York, NY)
When: 3pm-5pm
Nearest Train: N/Q/R/W 57th Street
RSVP: Walk in
Sunday, 2/9/20
Sunday Yoga with lululemon x Chelsea Market (9am-10am)
What: Join us for a complimentary 1-hour flow open to all-levels. Following class, there will be a complimentary treat from Manhattan Fruit Market. BYOM (bring your own mat) if possible. Limited mats provided by lululemon. This event repeats every Sunday until 4/26.
Where: Chelsea Market, The Local (75 9th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 9am-10am
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
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. Please bring your own mat; we have a few if you forget, but it is first come, first serve. This event repeats every Sunday 2/2/20-2/23/20.
Where: lululemon (129 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 9:30am-10:30am
Nearest Train: L/ Bedford Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Free – Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival (1pm-4pm)
What: See colorful floats, marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, antique cars, beauty queens, and performers at Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade & Festival.The parade starts at Hester Street, goes south on Mott, east on Broadway, and north on Forsyth to Sara D. Roosevelt Park.
Where: (Hester St, New York, NY)
When: 1pm-4pm
Nearest Train: B/D Grand St
RSVP: Walk in
NYFW Sip & Shop with Influencer, All Things Alison (2pm-5pm)
What: Join Index NYC and Blogger Alison Barker of @allthingsalison for a fun afternoon of shopping at the Index NYC Pop-Up Shop! Shop with up to 70% off, enjoy delicious sips and bites from Starbucks, photobooth, and the first 30 people will receive a fabulous swag bag full of amazing items including products from Physicians Formula’s new Rose Collection!
Where: Index NYC Pop Up (1122 Madison Ave, New York, NY)
When: 2pm-5pm
Nearest Train: 4/5/6/ 86th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)