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Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 6/24/19-Sunday, 6/30/19 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, 6/24/19

Mental Health & Us: An intimate talk about mental health & women of color (6pm-7:30pm)

What:  Intimate talk about the perception of mental health among women of color.
Where: Optimistic Cafe (260 W 39th Street, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: 1/2/3/7/A/C/E/N/Q/R/W/S 42nd St – Times Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Tuesday, 6/25/19

Wine and Wellness (4:30pm-7:30pm)

What:  Family self care launch. Enjoy wine, bites, networking, massages, giveaways and more!
Where: JLABS (101 6th Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: 1/ Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Clothing exchange + ethical fashion and safer beauty chat! (6pm-9pm)

What:  Clothing swap (1 ticket per item you donate in exchange for an item). Also learn about ethical fashion and clean beauty movement.
Where: Remade in Brooklyn (663A Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: L/ Bedford Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Wednesday, 6/26/19

An Evening with Ira Madison III (6:30pm-8pm)

What:  In-person conversation with Ira Madison III, writer and host of the podcast “Keep It!” lead by HuffPost entertainment reporter and BUILD Series host Cole Delbyck.
Where: Hub Seventeen (101 6th Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: L/N/Q/R/W/4/5/6 – 14th St Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Rituals for Results (7pm-8pm)

What:  Learn more about Daily Activate (community that holds you accountable for taking actions), nightly skincare rituals, free facial, and neck massage.
Where: Origins (175 5th Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-8pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Thursday, 6/27/19

RESCHEDULED: Soap Carving Workshop with Artist & Craftsman Supply (2pm-5pm)

What:  Learn basic soap carving sculpting techniques. Materials and instruction provided by Artist & Craftsman Supply.
Where: Bryant Park Art Cart, Fifth Avenue Terrace, In front of the NYPL – east side of the library (476 5th Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 2pm-5pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Required (link in title)

KFC Cheetos Pop Up Party (4pm-8pm)

What:  Get a free taste of the new  KFC Cheetos Sandwich.
Where: KFC (242 E 14th Street, New York, NY)
When: 4pm-8pm
Nearest Train: L/ 3rd Avenue
RSVP: Recommended/Walk in

LOVE YOUR SKIN LOVE YOURSELF (5pm-8pm)

What:  Face massage, beauty samples, and tips from Taila!
Where: Sweaty Betty Tribeca (271 Church Street New York, NY)
When: 5pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 1/ Franklin St
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 Suzanne Kelly, Eduardo Placer, Hiroko Ideguchi, Junior Mint, Shanzey Afzal, and Melissa Mannin.
Where: The Gradient (17 Wyckoff Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 8pm-10pm
Nearest Train: L/Jefferson St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Friday, 6/28/19

Popin Cacao Meditation @ Time Out Market New York (8am-9am)

What:  Rise & Shine Cacao Ceremony & Meditation at Time Out Market!
Where: Time Out Market New York (55 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY) 
When: 8am-9am
Nearest Train: F/ York St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Saturday, 6/29/19

The Official Launch Of VNF Productions: A Panel Discussion (11am-2pm)

What:  Launch Of VNF Productions and a panel discussion about owning your narrative.
Where: (224 Manhattan Avenue Brooklyn, NY)
When: 11am-2pm
Nearest Train: L/ Graham Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Summer Kickoff with Bumble NYC (12pm-2pm)

What:  Come hang with Bumble NYC in the park for a day of games, giveaways and more!
Where: Domino Park (15 River Street Brooklyn, NY)
When: 1pam-2pm
Nearest Train: J/ Marcy Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)

AE x Aerie Pride Panel with Samira Wiley, Nico Torterella & more (12pm-4pm)

What:  Celebrate Pride month and honor the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots with Samira Wiley, Nico Torterella, and more.
Where: American Eagle Studio (19 Union Square W, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-4pm
Nearest Train: L/N/Q/R/W/4/5/6 – 14th St Union Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)

#withGalaxy Photo Session at Rose Mansion (2:30pm-4:30pm)

What: #withGalaxy Photo Session at the brand-new Rosé Mansion. Walk through the history, culture, and science of rosé wine, all while drinking it.
Where: Samsung 837, (837 Washington Street, New York NY)
When: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L – 14th St 8th Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)/ RSVP does not guarantee admission, so please arrive early.

Sunday, 6/30/19

NYC Pride March: WorldPride 2019 | Stonewall 50 (12pm -11pm)

What:  Show support, watch the floats, and march for pride! There will also be recognition for those that we have lost to illness, AIDS, violence and neglect.
Where: (26th St and 5th Ave)
When: 12pm-11pm
Nearest Train: R/W 28th St Broadway
RSVP: Walk in

Hotel Classic Launch Event @ Macy’s Herald Square! (1pm-5pm)

What:  Macy’s launches Hotel Classic (luxury bedding). Also experience hand and neck massages and mini facials courtesy of Estee Lauder and Clinique. Nespresso will also be serving complimentary brewed coffee.
Where: Macy’s, 6th Floor Home Dept. (151 West 34th Street, New York, NY)
When: 1pm-5pm
Nearest Train: 1/2/3 34th St – Penn Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 6/17/19-Sunday, 6/23/19 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, 6/17/19

HWW CBD Full Moon Ritual. Hosted by Higher Wave Wellness (6pm-7pm)

What:  Holy Fire Reiki Meditation and Sound Bath performed by Nicole Rutsch.
Where: Arlo Soho (231 Hudson St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: 1/ Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

How to Not Go Broke This Wedding Season (6pm-8pm)

What:  Learn from Jen Glantz (CEO, Bridesmaid for Hire) money saving tips and tricks so that you don’t go broke during wedding season 2019. 
Where: The Financial Gym, 2nd Floor (134 W 25th St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: F/M 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

FREE COMEDY: The Flower Shop Comedy Show (8pm-10:30pm)

What:  Free comedy show that features comics from Comedy Central, truTV, Netflix, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Stephen Colbert and more.
Where: The Flower Shop (107 Eldridge St, New York, NY)
When: 8pm-10:30pm
Nearest Train: J/Z Bowery
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Tuesday, 6/18/19

FiDi! Meet Your Hair Hero at Birchbox at Walgreens! (12pm-4pm)

What:  Free hair styling session from a Birchbox pro.
Where: Duane Reade (40 Wall St, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-4pm
Nearest Train: J/Z Broad St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Panel: What’s it worth? Design, Labor, and the global economy (6pm-7pm)

What:  Learn about the design, labor, and the global economy of goods.
Where: Good Stuff (205 Front Street New York, NY) 
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Flatiron Talk Tuesday- Female Empowerment 101 (6pm-7pm)

What:  Event led by Leanne Shear, founder of Uplift and expert in female empowerment,
Where: Flatiron South Public Plaza (Broadway between 22nd and 23rd Streets New York, NY) 
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: W/R 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Wednesday, 6/19/19

SoHo! Meet Your Hair Hero at Birchbox at Walgreens! (2pm-7pm)

What:  Free hair styling session from a Birchbox pro.
Where: Duane Reade (60 Spring Street, New York, NY)
When: 2pm-7pm
Nearest Train: 6/ Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY – Life Ready Fitness (6pm-8pm)

What:  Learn from organizational life fitness experts Robyn Wagman and Marilee Fitzgerald on how life affairs affects mental health and wellbeing. 
Where: Sweaty Betty (271 Church St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

InspiRituals Gratitude & Trust with NYT bestselling writer Tracey Jackson (6:30pm-8:30pm)

What:  Meditation and learn about Tracey Jackson’s latest book on how to deal with life’s speed bumps and how to outline the six affirmations that will change your life.
Where: Rituals Cosmetics (172 5th Avenue New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: W/R 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Illuminati Party June 19th (9pm-10:30pm)

What:  Illuminati Party is a bi-weekly, invite-only comedy show located in the cellar of a rustic, yet stylish Italian restaurant in Little Italy. Hosted by Mike Cannon and Alexis Guerreros. Music by Hot 97’s DJ Mike Medium. 
Where: Gelso & Grand (186 Grand St, New York, NY)
When: 9pm-10:30pm
Nearest Train: J/Z Bowery
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Thursday, 6/20/19

Brooklyn! Meet Your Hair Hero at Birchbox at Walgreens! (2pm-7pm)

What:  Free hair styling session from a Birchbox pro.
Where: Duane Reade (250 Bedford Avenue Brooklyn, NY)
When: 2pm-7pm
Nearest Train: L/ Bedford St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Taste of Pride: Culinary Panel @ Macy’s! (6pm-8pm)

What:  Taste of Pride Culinary Panel, featuring a conversation about being queer in the food industry with chefs Anita Lo, Elizabeth Falkner, and Zac Young, and hosted by food editor, Jake Cohen. After the discussion, enjoy festive drinks and tastes of different recipes.
Where: Macy’s, 9th Floor: Furniture Dept. (151 West 34th Street, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 1/2/3/A/C/E 34th St Penn Station

FREE: Serena Kerrigan (aka SFK) Presents: Cool for the Summer Panel (6pm-9pm)

What:  Serena Kerrigan (Host & Producer, Refinery29) hosts an intimate panel with Jasmine Contomichalos (Associate Experiences Editor, Vogue), Arianna Davis (Digital Director, Oprah Magazine) and Alexa Luria (Blogger, Girl With A Gourmet Palate) where they’ll share their best tips for how to multitask and balance your hustle, happy hours and getaway trips this summer.
Where: Wander Beauty Pop Up Shop (787 Lexington Ave New York, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/4/5/6 59th St – Lexington
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Clothing Swap (6:30pm-8:30pm)

What:  Bring clothes, shoes, and bags to swap and take home something new to you (used). There will also be pizza, and this event is also hosted by Julianne Simson, creator of @HowToBeBrokeInNewYork.
Where: The Financial Gym, 2nd Floor (134 W 25th St, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: F/M 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Friday, 6/21/19

The Dream Closet x ABLE Cosmetics x APTO Skincare (5pm-7pm)

What:  Borrow items from ba&sh for free (as long as you return them by the following Monday by 7pm), ABLE Cosmetics (makeup tutorials) and APTO Skin Care (skincare tutorials).
Where: ba&sh (257 Elizabeth St, New York, NY)
When: 5pm-7pm
Nearest Train: R/W Prince St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Art Inspired By Frida Kahlo (6pm-8pm)

What:  Hands-on workshop on how to create a masterpiece inspired by an artist.
Where: Asser Levy Recreation Center (392 Asser Levy Pl, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Saturday, 6/22/19

HWW CBD x The Session. Hosted by Higher Wave Wellness (9:30am-11am)

What:  Enjoy CBD and a full body workout on the rooftop.
Where: Arlo Soho (231 Hudson St, New York, NY)
When: 9:30am-11am
Nearest Train: 1/ Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Take a Recess with pride (12pm-5pm)

What:  Stop by IRL and take a Recess with an array of queer-owned businesses and artists that will help you show your pride. the market will include pet (and human) treats from RuPaw’s Drag Race, a new line of accessories from ISLYNYC, makeup from Unicorn Skin Cosmetics, and art, stickers and prints from Werk Zine.
Where: Recess IRL (680 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-5pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)

PRIORI Mini Facials (2pm-6pm)

What:  Mini facials, first come, first served.
Where: SHOWFIELDS (11 Bond St, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-5pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Levi’s® Pride Series – New York City (4pm-6pm)

What:  Join Levi’s® and Nordstrom for customization, bites and drinks, a live DJ. Hosted by lifestyle blogger Justin Livingston. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.
Where: Nordstrom Men’s Store (235 West 57th Street New York, NY)
When: 4pm-6pm
Nearest Train: 1/A/C/B/D 59th Street–Columbus Circle
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Sunday, 6/23/19

CALPAK: Jen Atkin (10am-12pm)

What:  Come meet Jen Atkin at the CALPAK NYC Pop Up for a quick photo and see her collection IRL
Where: CALPAK Pop-up (498 Broome St, New York, NY)
When: 10am-12pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

LOA Wellness Series + Pop-Up (1pm-5pm)

What:  Join Lotus On Air for our brand new Wellness Series + Pop-Up with a yoga class, Holistic Self Care panel discussion, and wellness vendors.
Where: The Glasshouses (545 West 25th Street, New York, NY)
When: 1pm-5pm
Nearest Train: C/E Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 6/10/19-Sunday, 6/16/19 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, 6/10/19

Carly Zakin & Danielle Weisberg (11am-11:30am)

What:  Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg discuss their book How to Skimm Your Life. This book is a guide book that has topics ranging from personal finance, career, stress management, and geopolitics. They are also the founders of The Skimm, which is a daily news digest and hosts of the podcast Skimm’d from The Couch.
Where: BUILD Studio (902 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 11am-11:30am
Nearest Train: R/W 8th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

100 Side Hustles: Chris Guillebeau & Friends in New York City (6:30pm-8pm)

What: Chris Guillebeau discusses his book 100 SIDE HUSTLES. This book is about highlighting all kinds of unexpected and unconventional ways that people can make money. Guillebeau is also the Host and Founder of the Side Hustle School podcast.
Where: General Assembly, 4th Floor (902 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: R/W 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs (8pm-9pm)

What: Lisa Brennan-Jobs discusses her book Small Fry. This book discusses her childhood and being raised by Chrisann Brennan (Artist) and Steve Jobs (Co-Founder/former Chairman Apple Inc).
Where:The National Arts Club (15 Gramercy Park S, New York, NY)
When: 8pm-9pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 23rd St
RSVP: Walk In

Tuesday, 6/11/19

Bryant Park Yoga: Free Classes (10am-11am)

What: Free yoga in Bryant Park until Thursday, 8/29/19. Mats are available on a first come, first served basis. Yoga is free Tuesdays 10am-11am (Upper Terrace) and Thursdays 6pm-7pm (Lawn).
Where: Bryant Park, Upper Terrace (between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Ave, New York, NY )
When: 10am-11am
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/7 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Link in Title/ Walk in

Living in Color (6pm-8pm)

What: Panel event that celebrates living an authentic life as it relates to the LGBTQ+ community and what this means today in 2019.
Where: Samsung 837, (837 Washington Street, New York NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L – 14th St 8th Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)/ RSVP does not guarantee admission, so please arrive early.

Wednesday, 6/12/19

Pride in the Park (6pm-7:30pm)

What: Celebrate Pride with New York City Opera company members from the LGBTQ+ community. This event is a preview of City Opera’s world premiere of Stonewall and will also include a performance by a 20-member chorus.
Where: Bryant Park, Upper Terrace (between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Ave, New York, NY )
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/7 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Walk in

Thursday, 6/13/19

Panel: Innovation & the O.G. Learning from the past, scaling for the future (6pm-7pm)

What: Learn about innovation and how we can use it to learn about the past and scale it for the future.
Where: Good Stuff (205 Front Street New York, NY) 
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Free: Wander Beauty Mix & Mingle with Karuna Chani (6:30pm-9pm)

What: Pick up some makeup tips and tricks from International Beauty Expert Karuna Chani.
Where: Wander Beauty Pop Up Shop (787 Lexington Ave New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-9pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/4/5/6 59th St – Lexington
RSVP: Required (link in title)

TTYL x Tijuana Picnic (7pm-9pm)

What: Put your phone away and relax with some board games.
Where: Tijuana Picnic (151 Essex St, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: F/M/J/Z Delancey St-Essex St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Friday, 6/14/19

Complimentary Makeup Touchups at Beautycounter (4pm-6pm)

What: Complimentary makeup touchups.
Where: Beautycounter (51 Prince St., New York, NY) 
When: 4pm-6pm
Nearest Train: R/W Prince St
RSVP: Call the store at (646) 692-3111 to book an appointment!

837 Literary Salon: Queer Love (7pm-9pm)

What: Hear stories on love and heartbreak from gay writers. [21+]
Where: Samsung 837, (837 Washington Street, New York NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L – 14th St 8th Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)/ RSVP does not guarantee admission, so please arrive early.

Saturday, 6/15/19

LIC Free Summer Community Wellness Day (2pm-8pm)

What: Free 10 minute massages (2:30pm-5:30pm), 30 minute zumba class (3pm-3:30pm, 4pm-4:30pm), 5pm food and juice demo, 6pm soundbath, and 7pm music and mocktails.
Where: healme.nyc, Suite 516 (44-02 23rd Street Long Island City, NY) 
When: 2pm-8pm
Nearest Train: E/G/M/7 Court Square
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Sunday, 6/16/19

FabFitFun x Wall of Cool Sh*t (10am-1pm)

What: FabFitFun pop-up.
Where: (224 Mulberry St, New York, NY)
When: 10am-1pm
Nearest Train: 6/ Spring St
RSVP: Walk in

Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 6/3/19-Sunday, 6/9/19 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, 6/3/19

Food Critics and Restaurants, a Sweet and Sour Relationship (6pm-8pm)

What:  Learn about the food critic profession, the effects of social media on food writing, and its impact on the restaurant scene.
Where: SVA Theatre (333 W 23rd St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: C/E 23rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

FREE Workshop: Personal Branding with Purpose – Communicate Your Passions, Talents, & Impact to Grow Your Career or Business (6:45pm-9pm)

What:  Learn personal branding and how to articulate who you are, where you are going, and the value you bring to others.
Where: Centre for Social Innovation #23 (601 West 26th Street #325 New York, NY)
When: 6:45pm-9pm
Nearest Train: 7/ 34th St Hudson Yards
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Tuesday, 6/4/19

Panel: The future of fashion (6pm-7pm)

What: Learn about the future of fashion.
Where: Good Stuff (205 Front Street New York, NY) 
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Female Founders Panel (6:30pm-8pm)

What: Learn womanhood, work and entrepreneurship from Lauren Bush Lauren (Feed Projects), Sarah Flint (Sarah Flint Shoes Designer), Molly Howard (La Ligne), Ariane Goldman (HATCH Collection), Jessica Karp (Hu Kitchen), Sarah Levey (Y7 Studio), and Sarah Schneider (Egg Shop NYC).
Where: FEED Shop & Cafe (55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY) 
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: F/ York St
RSVP: Required events@feedprojects.com

Celebrate Jean Chatzky’s New Book Women with Money with a HerMoney Happy Hour (6:30pm-8:30pm)

What: Learn about Jean Chatzky’s New Book Women with Money in a HerMoney Happy Hour setting. There are also light bites, drinks, a reading of the book from Chatzky, and you will get a copy of the book to take home.
Where: M.M.LaFleur, 13th Floor (130 W 42nd St New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/7 42nd – Street Bryant Park
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Wednesday, 6/5/19

Female Disruptors Series – Part One: The Retail Renaissance & The Women Leading the Transformation (5pm-8pm)

What: Learn about the future of retail.
Where: Salesforce Tower, 23rd Floor (1095 6th Ave New York, NY)
When: 5pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/7 42nd – Street Bryant Park
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Workplace Warrior -How to stay mentally and physically well at the office! (5:30pm-7pm)

What: Learn how to stay mentally and physically well at the office.
Where: Tru Whole Care, 6th Floor (1095 6th Ave New York, NY)
When: 5:30pm-7pm
Nearest Train: E/M 5 Avenue/53 St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Free: Wander Beauty Master Class with Alex Gilleo (6pm-9pm)

What: Pick up some makeup tips and tricks from makeup artist Alex Gilleo.
Where: Wander Beauty Pop Up Shop (787 Lexington Ave New York, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/4/5/6 59th St – Lexington
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Cookbook signing: Sarah Copeland (6:30pm-8pm)

What: Lauren Bush Lauren and Sarah Copeland celebrate Copeland’s upcoming cookbook, Everyday is Saturday.
Where: FEED Shop & Cafe (55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY) 
When: 6:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: F/ York St
RSVP: Required events@feedprojects.com

Ladies Night SPArty in LIC sponsored by Teal Botanicals (7:30pm-9:30pm)

What: Enjoy a night of facials, beauty, aromatherapy, giveaways, and wine.
Where: Chabad LIC (10-29 48th Avenue Long Island City, NY)
When: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Nearest Train: 7/ Vernon Blvd – Jackson Av
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Thursday, 6/6/19

Chakra Launch Party (5pm-7pm)

What: Chakra launch and aura readings.
Where: gorjana – Nolita (266 Elizabeth St, New York, NY) 
When: 5pm-7pm
Nearest Train: F/2nd Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Panel: Food & Stuff: Rethinking consumption in body and home (6pm-7pm)

What: Learn more about the connection between food and the consumption in body and home.
Where: Good Stuff (205 Front Street New York, NY) 
When: 6pm-7pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Friday, 6/7/19

DOVE Chocolate Lounge: A multi-sensorial pop-up event (10am-6pm)

What: Dove Chocolate pop-up from 6/7/19-6/18/19.
Where: (579 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 10am-6pm
Nearest Train: R/W Prince St
RSVP: Walk in

First Friday Celebrates Pride: Featuring A Live Show of WNYC’s Nancy Podcast (6pm-9pm)

What: Free admission to the Asia Society and Museum, food and drink specials, and a live show of Nancy podcast.
Where: Asia Society and Museum(579 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 68th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Sacred Medicine: Mezcal SoundBath (6:30pm-7:30pm)

What:  Sound bath and a sampling of mezcal.
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, 6/8/19

DOVE Chocolate Lounge: A multi-sensorial pop-up event (10am-6pm)

What: Dove Chocolate pop-up from 6/7/19-6/18/19.
Where: (579 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 10am-6pm
Nearest Train: R/W Prince St
RSVP: Walk in

Greenpoint Open Studios (12pm-6pm)

What: 300+ local artists and designers open up their Greenpoint, Brooklyn studios to the public to showcase their work. Artwork may include paintings, sculptures, film, photography, weaving/textiles, ceramics, and more.
Where: Various locations, please click here. For easy mapping purposes one location is listed here.
A/D/O (29 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 12pm-6pm
Nearest Train: G/ Nassau
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Sunday, 6/9/19

Greenpoint Open Studios (12pm-6pm)

What: 300+ local artists and designers open up their Greenpoint, Brooklyn studios to the public to showcase their work. Artwork may include paintings, sculptures, film, photography, weaving/textiles, ceramics, and more.
Where: Various locations, please click here. For easy mapping purposes one location is listed here.
A/D/O (29 Norman Ave, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 12pm-6pm
Nearest Train: G/ Nassau
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Summer of Sustainable Style: Swap It Like It’s Hot (4pm-6pm)

What: Bring clothes to swap and take home something new to you (used).
Where: Good Stuff (205 Front Street New York, NY) 
When: 4pm-6pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Girls Night In Clothing Swap (5pm-8pm)

What: Bring clothes to swap and take home something new to you (used). Women clothes only and at least one item to donate is required.
Where: The Happie House (30-05 35th St, Astoria, NY) 
When: 5pm-8pm
Nearest Train: N/W 30 Avenue
RSVP: Required (link in title)

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)

Free events are abundant in New York. Please see below for a list of selected free events that are occurring Monday, 5/20/19-Sunday, 5/26/19 in NYC. Please note, times and things may change, so it is best to contact the event organizer for the latest updates. 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, 5/20/19

Knife Skills (6pm-7:30pm)

What: Learn how to slice, dice, chop, and much more in the safest and most efficient manner. Also how to keep knives sharp.
Where: Bloomingdale’s, 8th Floor Kitchen (1000 3rd Avenue, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: N/R/W/4/5/6 59th – Lexington
RSVP: Required (link in title)

WE’RE NOT YOLKIN’ ABOUT WOMEN’S HEALTH: Speak Your Truth at HATCH (6pm -8pm)

What: Fertility, pregnancy and loss.
Where: HATCH Collection (17 Bleecker Street, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M/6 Broadway – Lafayette
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Tuesday, 5/21/19

Live Illustrations by Laura Kay of Diary Sketches (5pm-7pm)

What: Free portraits.
Where: PHD Terrace at Dream Midtown (210 W 55th St New York, NY)
When: 5pm-7pm
Nearest Train: N/Q/R/W 57th St
RSVP: Walk-in

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams & Domino Designer Panel (6pm-8pm)

What: Intimate talk about design for the new generation.
Where: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (210 Lafayette Street New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 6/Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Real Talk: Women and Work Mental Health (6:30pm-8:30pm)

What: Women and mental health.
Where: Luminary, 4th Floor (1204 Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: R/W 28th St Broadway
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Wednesday, 5/22/19

Join Us After Work: Building Mental Wellness Panel (6:30pm-8:30pm)

What: Mental Health.
Where: Royalton Park Avenue (420 Park Ave S, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 28th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Traveling Japan 101 (7pm-9pm)

What:  Japan travel tips, which include packing and budgeting to must see attractions and food.
Where: HI USA (891 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY)
When: 7pm-9pm
Nearest Train: 1/ 103rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Thursday, 5/23/19

EGG-CERCISE WITH US: Free Yoga with Y7 (8am-10am)

What: Do yoga and learn about fertility.
Where: Y7 Lab, 4th Floor (262 Bowery, New York, NY)
When: 8am-10am
Nearest Train: F/2nd Ave
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Wolf & Badger Hamptons Ready evening with Sputnik and Partida (5pm-8pm)

What:  Delicious cocktails, yoga and treats, plus discounts on independent designers.
Where: Wolf & Badger (95 Grand St, New York, NY)
When: 5pm-8pm
Nearest Train: N/Q/R/W/6 Canal St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Friday, 5/24/19

GMA Summer Concert Series: Hozier

What:  Free Hozier concert.
Where: Central Park (Rumsey Playfield) via the 72nd street entrance on Fifth Avenue
When: 7am-9am
Nearest Train: 6/ 72nd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)

Saturday, 5/25/19

New York Photo Walk Meetup (12pm-5pm)

What:  Photo Walk Meetup.
Where: Hudson Yards (377-343 11th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 12pm-5pm
Nearest Train: 7/ 34th St Hudson Yards
RSVP: Required (link in title)

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 (11am -10pm)

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: 12pm-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

Sunday, 5/26/19

Amika Pop-Up (12pm-7pm)

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 (11am -10pm)

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: 12pm-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