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It is the last week of January! Have you been enjoying your January so far? This past weekend, I was able to attend the New York Times Travel Show. The New York Times Travel Show is a great event to attend to learn more about travel from speakers and vendors. One of the speakers I met was Patricia Schultz! I won her book 1000 Places to See Before You Die at the Wanderful booth at the Boston Travel & Adventure Show, and was excited to see she was at the New York Times Travel Show.
I also used Patricia’s promo code to go to the New York Times Travel for free, and she also signed my book. For both events I found free promo codes and I saved $47 off the admission fees alone. Since I won her book, I also saved $25 from buying the book on Amazon. I was able to save $72 for taking less than 5 minutes of work for finding promo codes online. I am currently in the process of compiling the videos, photos, and notes from both shows, so stay tuned for my recap and tutorial of how to find free promo codes.
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, 1/27/20
Yellow is No Longer Forbidden: The Rise of High Fashion in China (6pm-9pm)
What: In Yellow is Forbidden, we see the emergence of one of China’s top designers, Guo Pei, starting with the dark days when her mother told her yellow was a forbidden color. The film follows the designer as she hits the international scene—when Rihanna wore her hand-embroidered canary yellow gown to the Met Gala in 2015—and explores tradition versus modernity and acceptance versus prejudice in fashion in today’s China. Following the screening, Chinese fashion designers, bloggers, and influencers will share thoughts about today’s fashion scene.
Where: Westfield World Trade Center (185 Greenwich St, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-9pm
Nearest Train: A/C/J/Z/2/3/4/5 / Fulton St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
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)
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 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!
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)
Thrift On! Clothing & Stuff swap party MON. Jan. 27th @The Keep (8pm-12am)
What: Clothing swap. Bring old clothes to donate and take home “new to you” clothes home.
Where: The Keep (205 Cypress Ave, Ridgewood, NY)
When: 8pm-12am
Nearest Train: L/Jefferson St
RSVP: Walk in
Tuesday, 1/28/20
Dawn Patrol – Climbing Clinics at Central Rock Manhattan (10am -12pm)
What: Join local Backcountry Gearheads and Arc’teryx Ambassadors at Central Rock Manhattan to kick off the new year with a new adventure. Come learn how to boulder with us and experience why so many people are learning to climb in NYC. Backcountry + Arc’teryx will cover your climbing cost for the day.
Where: Central Rock Gym (21 West End Ave, New York, NY)
When: 10am-12pm
Nearest Train: A/C/B/D/1 59th Street–Columbus Circle
RSVP: Required (link in title)
1 Hotels x NRDC presents “The Fight for Our Future” (6pm-8pm)
What: Join leading Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) experts for monthly interactive discussions leading up to the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in April to learn more about NRDC’s frontline work to safeguard the planet, and how you can be part of the solution. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.
Where: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (60 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: F/ York Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Good Talks: Sugar-Free Nutrition with Michele Promaulayko – Herald Square (6:30pm-8:30pm)
What: Join Michele Promaulayko, former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Women’s Health, and an expert in all things wellness in a conversation with nutritionist Keri Glassman led by Well+Good senior editor Jessie Van Amburg about the skin, health and energy benefits of going sugar free.
Where: Macy’s, Herald Square STORY (151 West 34th Street, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Nearest Train: 1/2/3 34th St – Penn Station
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Wednesday, 1/29/20
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)
Meetings and Manicures (6pm-8pm)
What: Please join us for an evening of manicures, cocktails, bites, and fun.
Where: Meet in Place Midtown, Floor 2 (675 3rd Ave, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 4/5/6/7/S 42nd St – Grand Central
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Pure Barre Classic (6:30pm-7:30pm)
What: Join Pure Barre and Bryant Park for a 50-minute Classic class of low-impact high-intensity movements designed to strengthen and tone. Mats will not be provided. Please bring your own mat, towel, and anything else typical to your practice.
Where: Bryant Park, Overlook at Second floor of the Skating Pavilion (Fifth Avenue and 40th Street)
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Thursday, 1/30/20
Lunar New Year Celebration at the Dyson Demo Store (4pm-7pm)
What: Get a free dry styling session from one of our stylists featuring the Supersonic or Airwrap. Plus, enjoy a complimentary Chinese fortune reading for 2020 and an assortment of auspicious food and drinks
Where: Dyson Demo – 5th Avenue (640 5th Ave, New York, NY)
When: 4pm-7pm
Nearest Train: E/M 5th Avenue/53rd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
New Year New You (5:30pm-8pm)
What: A Night of Wellness and Intention Setting, Free Yoga Class & Ayurvedic Face Massages. Plus specialized goodie-bags for each guest and light refreshments
From 5:30 – 7PM: Enjoy complementary Ayurvedic Face Massages with Taïla Skincare, private undergarment fittings with Bravissimo, Ear Seeding (Auricular Acupuncture) and wellness tips from Naturopathic practitioner Dr. Lana.
From 7-8PM: Join Brooklyn Maison co-founder, Margeaux House for a yoga flow and guided intention setting meditation.
Where: EILEEN FISHER (395 W Broadway, New York, NY)
When: 5:30pm-8pm
Nearest Train: C/E Spring St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
lululemon west side run club (6:30pm-7:30pm)
What: Join us every Thursday until 1/30/20 at 6:30pm for a 30-min run along the Hudson River Park. Whether you’re training for NYC Marathon or just for funsies. Whether you’re brand new to running or an old pro. All people and paces are welcome! For the month of January, we will be teaming up with CorePower Yoga to stretch us out at the 14th St. Park following the run!
Where: lululemon (408 W 14th St, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Nearest Train: A/C/E/L 14th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
NYSC x Bumble Sweat Social (6pm-8pm)
What: Join Bumble at New York Sports Club for a free workout! Members and non-members can download or show Bumble at the door for free swag and the option of either cycling or HIIT-style class. (Non-members also get a day pass to the gym to check out all the amenities.)
Where: NYSC Flagship Astor Place (4 Astor Pl, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 6/ Astor Place
RSVP: Required (link in title)
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, 1/31/20
Swapping is the New Shopping! (2pm-7pm)
What: Clothing swap. Bring old clothes to donate and take home “new to you” clothes home. Bring all you want and swap it with friends for something else. What is left will be donated
Where: Daya Yoga Studio
When: 2pm-7pm (360 Jefferson St, Brooklyn, NY)
Nearest Train: L/Jefferson St
RSVP: Walk in
Art Inspired by Camilla D’Errico (6pm-8pm)
What: Come create your own masterpiece inspired by work from famous artists and various techniques. The series will include an overview of the artist or technique, followed by a hands-on workshop.
Where: Pelham Fritz Recreation Center (18 Mt Morris Park W, New York, NY)
When: 6pm-8pm
Nearest Train: 2/3 125th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
lululemon 2020 Vision + Goals Workshop (8:15pm-9:15pm)
What: Join lululemon 66th + 3rd for an evening of visualization and goal setting with our very own ambassadors Yanti Amos and Nick Pags. The event will kick off with a mediation followed by a powerful workshop of visualization, goal setting, and discussion. Come ready to share or listen in this safe space intended to promote connection, community, growth and learning. Journals and refreshments will be provided.
Where: lululemon (1127 3rd Ave, New York, NY)
When: 8:15pm-9:15pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 68 Street
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Saturday, 2/1/20
Free, Snow sports in the park, winter jam 2020 (11am-3pm)
What: Enjoy free skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, and ice bowling during Winter Jam, when the Central Park bandshell area is covered with blown-in snow. Bring equipment or borrow it free. Bring photo ID for sports or a legal guardian if under age 18. This event may be delayed if it rains.
Where: Central Park (Rumsey Playfield) via the 72nd street entrance on Fifth Avenue
When: 11am-3pm
Nearest Train: 6/ 72nd St
RSVP: Required (link in title)
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)
Swap + Skate Party at Winter Village (1pm-6pm)
What: As an exciting precursor to Fashion Week, GFX + Bryant Park + Fashion Revolution are hosting a clothing swap and skate party.
1 – 3 PM : drop off period
This swap is a one for one trade: for every item you drop off, you’ll have the opportunity to bring one home. You can bring up to 10 items that should be in gift giving condition.
3:00 PM : swap shop opens
Go through the racks and discover found gems that are meant to be in your wardrobe.
6:00 PM : time to skate
All swap participants receive a discount on skate rentals.
Where: Bryant Park, Overlook at Winter Village (Fifth Avenue and 40th Street)
When: 1pm-6pm
Nearest Train: B/D/F/M 42nd St – Bryant Park
RSVP: Required (link in title)
Sunday, 2/2/20
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)
Bumble x Super Bowl 2020 (6:30pm-9:30pm)
What: Join Bumble at The Ainsworth Chelsea for football and fun celebrating Super Bowl 2020! Show your Bumble Date, Bumble BFF or Bumble Bizz profile for free drinks and swag!**While supplies last!
Where: The Ainsworth (122 W 26th St, New York, NY)
When: 6:30pm-9:30pm
Nearest Train: 1/28th St
RSVP: Required (link in title)