Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 5/27/19-Sunday, 6/2/19 in NYC. 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.
Pop-ups may occur in multiple dates, and to avoid repetition only a few dates were selected for this post.
For a list of standard free events, such as landmarks and museums please go here for a weekend guide. For a list of my 5 main resources for finding free events please go here.
Monday, 5/27/19
Amika Pop-Up (11am-8pm)
What: Amika hair pop-up from Friday, 5/10/19-Monday, 5/27/19.
Where: Amika (430 W Broadway New York, NY)
When: Monday-Saturday 11am-8pm, Sunday 12pm-7pm
Nearest Train: C/E Spring St
RSVP: Walk-in
Sway by Snarkitecture (11:45am -5pm)
What: Interactive installation pop-up from Friday, 5/3/19-Sunday, 6/2/19.
Where: Intersect by Lexus (412 W 14th St, New York, NY)
When: 11:45am-5pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
CAULIPOWER House West Village Pop-Up (12pm-8pm)
What: Free cauliflower pizza pop-up from Wednesday, 5/1/19 – Friday, 5/31/19.
Where: CAULIPOWER House (277 Bleecker St New York, NY)
When: 12pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M W4th St
RSVP: Walk-in
Tuesday, 5/28/19
Inside Out: Leadership, Resilience, and the Importance of Mental Health (6pm-8pm)
What: Learn from health and wellness entrepreneurs about their stories, the power of resilience, and the importance of mental health while starting and leading a company.
Where: WeWork, 7th Floor (81 Prospect St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: F/York St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Spring Yoga Series: Activism and Alignment (7:15pm-8:15pm)
What: Yoga and a presentation from Freshkills Park (landfill turned public park).
Where: Patagonia Bowery (313 Bowery, New York, NY)
When: 7:15pm-8:15pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Walk-in
Wednesday, 5/28/19
Yahoo Finance Breakouts presents Jennifer Maanavi, Physique57 Co-Founder & CEO (4:30pm-6:30pm)
What: Learn how Jennifer Maanavi built Physique57 (fitness studio) after having a career in finance.
Where: SubCulture (45 Bleecker Street, New York, NY)
When: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)
PANEL DISCUSSION: LEADERSHIP AND THE ASIAN CULTURE (5:30pm-8pm)
What: In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) learn about the experiences and insights of Asian leaders while maintaining their Asian cultural roots.
Where: Thomson Reuters, 30th Floor (3 Times Square, New York, NY)
When: 5:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 1/2/3/7/A/C/E/N/Q/R/W/S 42nd St – Times Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
An Evening With Tina Roth Eisenberg at Skillshare HQ (7pm-8:30pm)
What: Learn from Tina Roth Eisenberg, founder of inspiring “side projects turned businesses” such as CreativeMornings, swissmiss, Tattly, and more.
Where: Skillshare, 5th Floor (35 E 21st St, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 23rd Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
NYC Bossed Up Book TOUR: in Conversation with Emilie Aries and Elisa Kreisinger (7pm-8:30pm)
What: Learn from Emile Aries and her journey from hot mess to boss b*tch. Also learn how she leads women towards their own happy, healthy, and sustainable life
Where: Astoria Bookshop (31-29 31st St, Astoria, NY)
When: 7pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: N/W Broadway
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Nailed It – Documentary Film Screening, Director Q&A, Live Podcast Taping (7pm-9pm)
What: Film screening and live podcast taping. In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM) learn about how Vietnamese refugees turned nails into a multi-billion dollar industry and achieved the American dream.
Where: The New School University Center, Screen Room UL104 (63 5th Ave, New York, NY 10003)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: L/N/Q/R/W/4/5/6 – 14th St Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Urban Adventures Social Club x Travel Banter & Strangers Abroad (7pm-9pm)
What: Meet locals and travelers playing the card game Travel Banter. Happy hour is extended until 8pm. This event is hosted by Travel Banter (card game), Strangers Abroad (solo female travel podcast), and Poco (tapas bar).
Where: Poco (33 Avenue B, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: F/ 2nd Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 5/30/19
Launch Party at A/D/O (6pm-9pm)
What: Cocktails at Cooper Hewitt is back, with more dance, music, and design every summer Thursday. Join the launch party at A/D/O to get a sneak preview of this season’s lineup.
Where: A/D/O (29 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: G/ Nassau
RSVP: Required (link in title)
The NY Adventure Club Happy Hour @ The Explorers Club (6:30pm-9:30pm)
What: Join New York Adventure Club for their monthly Happy Hour inside the Members Lounge at The Explorers Club, a historic private social club founded in 1904 and dedicated to the scientific exploration of land, sea, air, and space. Business casual dress attire is preferred.
Where: The Explorers Club, (46 East 70th Street New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 68th Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Those Who Can (8pm-10pm)
What: The Audacious Founder presents Those Who Can, a speaker series showcasing bright and bold women. Guest speakers include Debra Driscoll, Christine Agro, Anna Krishtal, and Barbara Isabelle Sennrich.
Where: The Gradient (17 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 8pm-10pm
Nearest Train: L/Jefferson St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Friday, 5/31/19
NYULYP #YP Fit Hosts Soul Sessions: Barriers to a Healthy Lifestyle (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: Learn about the barriers that young professionals face while trying to start and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Where: New York Foundling (590 6th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: F/M/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Sound Bath: Crystal Sound Healing (6:30pm-7:30pm)
What: Learn about crystals and sound baths.
Where: Studio 55C (55 Avenue C, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: F/ 2 Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Saturday, 6/1/19
Bushwick Art Crawl (10am-6pm)
What: A FREE art festival in the public space in Bushwick,
connecting OPEN STUDIOS, street art, street activities, festivities, music and galleries for one big art crawl.
Where: (9 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 10am-6pm
Nearest Train: L/Jefferson St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Green New Pop UP Weekend! Sustainable Furniture • Fashion • Food • Art (12pm-9pm)
What: The Green New PopUP is an eco-centric pop up marketplace featuring makers, artists, designers and musicians as well as food and beverage entrepreneurs. Also clothing swap, documentary screening ‘Fashion addict’, catwalk, and party.
Where: (37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY)
When: 12pm-9pm
Nearest Train: M/R 36th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Mini Facials & Product Testing by PRIORI (1pm-6pm)
What: Free Facials.
Where: Showfields (11 Bond Street New York, NY)
When: 1pm-6pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M Broadway-Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Sunday, 6/2/19
Sway by Snarkitecture (11am -9pm)
What: Interactive installation pop-up from Friday, 5/3/19-Sunday, 6/2/19.
Where: Intersect by Lexus (412 W 14th St, New York, NY)
When: 11am-9pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Green New Pop UP Weekend! Sustainable Furniture • Fashion • Food • Art (12pm-9pm)
What: The Green New PopUP is an eco-centric pop up marketplace featuring makers, artists, designers and musicians as well as food and beverage entrepreneurs. Also panel, yoga, impact travel, and sound meditation.
Where: (37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City, NY)
When: 12pm-9pm
Nearest Train: M/R 36th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)