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Sat14Nov

Vitalisms II

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · N101
Sat14Nov

A Month of Gratitude

Free Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 433 1st Avenue
Sun15Nov

Vitalisms II

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · N101
Sun15Nov

Guest Speaker - Stop Motion Fabricator who worked on "Wildwood" - Bismark Fernandes

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 12:00 pm · Tisch School Of The Arts
Sun15Nov

Game Jam Showcase

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 5:00 pm · 5th Floor Common Area
Mon16Nov

Hand Sewing Upcycling Workshop: FFG x Full Circle Fashion

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm · Kimmel Center room 903
Mon16Nov

Stern Class of 2030 Trivia Night

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm · L101 - Kassin Center
Mon16Nov

Be Dazzled with MPAPCC!

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:00 pm · New York University Pless Hall Room C40
Mon16Nov

Augustine: Confessions – Reading Group

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:30 pm · The Catholic Center at NYU
Mon16Nov

Fall 2026 Launch Event

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 6:30 pm · NYU English Department

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What is The Bodega Bulletin?

The Bodega Bulletin is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in New York, NY. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. The Bodega Bulletin is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in New York. We link to the original source on every event.