Are you ready to kick off Summer with an empowering and epic weekend full of fun, fitness, food, and friends? On June 9 and 10 at NYC's Pier 94, we're hosting POPSUGAR Play/Ground, an event that will combine workouts with your favorite Insta-famous trainers, tasty treats that merit a selfie, live music for an epic dance party, and more! From bonding with your besties through a group yoga class to getting inspired by your favorite fierce females, including Mindy Kaling and Kate Hudson, read on to discover what POPSUGAR Play/Ground is all about and special thanks to one of our presenting sponsors, Freeform, for helping bring Play/Ground to life along with support from Nordstrom. Buy tickets before they're gone! For a limited time, we're offering 50% off tickets with code: PGFUN! Don't miss out!
Tiffany Haddish Will Bring the Laughs
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Girls Trip star, comedian, and author Tiffany Haddish makes us cry laughing within seconds, and she's also an inspiration to ambitious women everywhere. She'll be hitting the Play Stage at Play/Ground on Saturday to share even more about her philosophies on carving out her own path to success.
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Huda Kattan Will Spill Makeup Secrets
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Are you a Huda Beauty superfan? Well, it's time to connect with the beautiful brain behind the successful brand! The influencer and entrepreneur will unleash her tips on the Play Stage on Sunday — and you can shop her eponymous line all weekend at the POPSUGAR Curated Marketplace.
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Tinashe + AlunaGeorge Will Get You Dancing
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Get ready for the dance party of your life, because Tinashe and AlunaGeorge are powering up the party at Play/Ground with live performances! Tinashe will heat things up with a concert on Saturday while electronic duo AlunaGeorge will rock the Play Stage on Sunday.
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Kayla Itsines Will Get Your Endorphins Flowing
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It's time to get your sweat on! BBG and Sweat With Kayla founder Kayla Itsines will get attendees pumped for the weekend with Saturday and Sunday morning workouts to tone up and boost energy for the activities ahead.
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Mindy Kaling Will Offer Awesome Advice
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Fans of The Office and The Mindy Project, get ready to connect with your favorite lovable writer and actress! Mindy Kaling will serve as a creative advisor and speaker at Saturday's Smart Girls Win panel.
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Gabby Bernstein Will Reveal Her Top Happiness Tips
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Need a little inspiration for achieving your goals? Motivational speaker and author Gabby Bernstein has your back! Bernstein will take the stage on Sunday to help Play/Ground attendees get going in the direction of their dreams with words of wisdom from her personal experience.
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Kate Hudson Will Make You Feel Inspired
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Whether you're a fan of her Fabletics line and her films or simply appreciate her bohemian approach to life, you won't want to miss Kate Hudson's panel — she's taking over the Play/Ground Play Stage on Saturday! Get ready to learn about Kate's career path from actor to entrepreneur in a panel all about redefining the pursuit of happiness.
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Yara Shahidi Will Ignite Your Inner Activist
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You've nodded along as she advocates for diversity and sympathized with her Grown-ish character's attempts at acing young adulthood, and now is your chance to witness Yara Shahidi in action! The actress and activist will offer her thoughts and guidance on the Play Stage on Saturday.
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Insta-Worthy Bites Courtesy of Food Trucks and the POPSUGAR Cafe
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Food cravings, begone! Play/Ground will be chock-full of enticing snacks and drinks that are health-forward, delicious, and beautiful. Bring your appetite and make your friends jealous with snaps of all the tempting treats.
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Top Makeup Artists Will Keep Your Selfies on Point
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If you're ready to revamp your look, there's no higher authority than a seasoned makeup artist. Play/Ground will keep attendees looking and feeling their best by providing mini makeovers from expert makeup artists and ultrarelaxing treatments to squash stress.
Look no further for a dramatic selfie backdrop! Play/Ground will highlight the work of street artists to get your creative juices flowing and offer an excellent space for your weekend Instagram Stories.
It's time to hit refresh on your closet and beauty trove! Discover exactly what you're looking for (and perhaps a few surprising finds you didn't know you needed) at the POPSUGAR Curated Marketplace. From Herbivore Botanicals nontoxic beauty products and APL activewear to Argento Vivo jewelry and Flagpole beachwear, consider your Summer style handled.
You may have your professional headshot sorted, but what about your social media profile pic? A confetti-filled headshot will ensure your followers understand that the party starts with you.
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A Grown-Up Playground Will Tap Into Your Inner Child
We're all kidults at heart, and sometimes you just have to play! Indulge your inner child with a trip to the playground that's made just for grown-ups, from a rainbow slide and ball pit to a tricked-out jungle gym and bubblegum wall.
If all of the excitement requires you to refuel, Play/Ground's cafes are the perfect place to stop and get caffeinated before diving back into a fitness class, selfie session, or panel!
