Best Events in NYC - The Memorial Day Weekend Edition (5.20.25)

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Table of Contents

1. Welcome + Memorial Day Weekend is Upon Us!

2. LEVELUP in NYC News - Featured Articles

3. The Insiders List: 80 Upcoming Events!

4. 5 Trending Jobs on Our Job Board

5. LEVELUP Links: Training + Funding Opportunities

📸 Welcome + Memorial Day Weekend Event Guide!

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

We’re back with a special Memorial Day Weekend edition of the LEVELUP in NYC Newsletter—your ultimate guide to kicking off the unofficial start to summer in the city! 🌞 There’s a lot happening this week and weekend, so we’ve made it easy for you: scroll below for a curated breakdown of the best events across NYC. Whether you're looking for vibey parties, networking mixers, festivals, and career events—we’ve got you covered. Tap in, share this with a friend, and don’t miss our featured partner events at the top. Then keep scrolling for 80+ more can’t-miss events to LEVELUP your network and your holiday weekend.

-Ryan, Founder of LEVELUP in NYC

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LEVELUP in NYC Partner Events

These are our official partner events—don’t miss out! Visit our Partnership page for details on how to partner with us or email us at [email protected]!

1. [5/31] JDS & Cocktails: Masquerade Ball at Palma Verde [Link] 

   Promo Code: LEVELUP

2. [6/14] The ManKave Summit 2025 [Link] 

   Promo Code: FREEMK25

3. [6/21] No Ceilings 2: Yacht Social Networking (NYC) 2025 [Link]

🔝 The Insider’s List - 80 Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Sponsored Event

1. [6/22] - The Ultimate Archery Brunch Myxer [Link]

   Ready to live your best medieval dreams in Brooklyn? Join us for the Ultimate Archery Brunch Myxer — three hours of archery, brunch, music, and vibes in Brooklyn for just $150!

Our Top Memorial Day Week/Weekend Event Recommendations

1. [5/21] Sip and Chat Series [Link]

2. [5/21] NY Black MBA Presents Rewriting Your Future with Financial Literacy [Link]

3. [5/23] More R&B Please at Industry City in Brooklyn [Link]

4. [5/23] Afro-Dance Class and Happy Hour at SOBs in Manhattan [Link]

5. [5/23] The Art Walk and Vino Friday Present Art and R&B Event [Link]

6. [5/23] Souled Out Dates at Brooklyn Monarch [Link]

7. [5/23-26] Dance Africa Festival 2025 [Link]

8. [5/24] Fun with Friends Carnival [Link]

9. [5/24] The Africa Center Presents Africa Day [Link]

10. [5/25] South House vs Naija House - All White Day Party at Elsewhere [Link]

11. [5/26] Everyday People Presents Everyday Afrique at Nowadays in Brooklyn [Link]

That’s not all. We have over 80+ MORE upcoming events on the full event guide! Click below to see all upcoming events!

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💼 Sponsored by The ManKave Summit 2025™️!

Black men, this is more than a summit — it’s a sacred space to rise. The ManKave Summit™️ 2025 is where leadership, healing, and brotherhood collide. From transformative workshops to real talk on wellness and purpose, this is where cycles break and legacies begin. Join a powerful community of Black men stepping into their full strength — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. The event takes place June 14, 2025 at Farleigh Dickinson University in Hackensack, NJ. Spots are limited, and they will go fast. Secure your spot now »

💼 Apply for Jobs on the LEVELUP in NYC Job Board!

Here are trending jobs from our LEVELUP in NYC Job Board—featuring over 100+ companies eager to recruit diverse talent from our community. Apply today!

Featured Job of the Week

1. Optimum: Small To Medium Business Account Executive (Apply)

2. MJHS: Social Worker (Apply)

3. MJHS: Hospice Social Worker (Apply)

4. MJHS: Per Diem Creative Arts Therapist (Apply)

Hiring? Post a job with us via our Advertising page. 

Job Hunting? Explore 200+ More Jobs!

🔗 LEVELUP Links: Training + Funding Opportunities

Sponsored Training Opportunity

1. This week’s sponsored training opportunity is the Marketing Masterclass: How To Monetize Your Expertise, Connections, and Your Platform in 2025 Led by Marketing Maven Jordi-Lakeem Foster taking place on May 27th [Register Here!]

Want to share a training or funding opportunity with our community in this section? Email us at [email protected]!

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