Best Events in NYC this Week (7.1.25)

NYC's best upcoming networking, social, and career events for the Culture! Over 180+ events on our Full List!

July 01, 2025

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  1. Welcome!

  2. The LEVELUP List: Full List of 160+ Upcoming Events!

  3. 5 Trending Jobs on our Job Board

  4. LEVELUP Links - Training and Funding Opportunities

📸 Welcome!

Jay-Z and LeBron James were in attendance at Fanatics Fest in NYC at the Javits Center recently. Jay-Z headlined a 40/40 Club Activation and LeBron spoke on a panel and engaged directly with fans. We featured this event in the newsletter. When it comes to MAJOR events, it gets no bigger than NYC! We got it good, ya’ll.

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

It’s 4th of July week in NYC, one of the hottest weeks of the summer and we got you covered so that you know about all the city’s best events. This week, we’ve curated a list of 180+ incredible events to help you make the most of the summer. Free subscribers can access 80 events happening now through mid July, while Paid Supporters get the full list of 180+ events running all the way through December. Whether you're looking for rooftop vibes, community connections, or career-building experiences, there's something here for you. Got feedback? Just hit reply—we love hearing from you. Thanks for being part of the LEVELUP in NYC community 💛.

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-Ryan, Editor

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🔝 The Insider’s List - 180+ Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Featured Event of the Week

  1. [7/25] CupsNConvos GameNight (Mechanical Bull Edition)

@CupsNConvos GameNight July 25th! (Mechanical Bull Edition) 21+ event | Fri, Jul 25, 2025 | Polygon BK

Get ready for the biggest game night in NYC—CupsNConvos GameNight at POLYGON BK in Williamsburg—where the fun kicks off at 10 PM with games, laughs, and good vibes for the 21+ crowd (ID required), so come through, compete, connect, and even earn with our kickback offer!

  1. [7/3] Blacklist NYC Presents Independence Eve at Lillistar [Link]

  2. [7/4] Fun With Friends Block Party [Link]

  3. [7/4-5] International African Arts Festival at Commodore Barry Park [Link]

  4. [7/5] Everyday People at Pier 17 [Link]

  5. [7/11] Black Visionaries Presents - A Summer Kickback [Link]

  6. [7/12] Blavity House Party Summer Series [Link]

  7. [7/13] Spark the Brain Presents EmpowerHer - Panel, Networking and After Party [Link]

  8. [7/18] Driven Society Presents "Events in Culture" Summit in Partnership with BRIC [Link]

  9. [7/19] Care Free Black Girl Fest Brooklyn [Link]

  10. [7/26] BlackNic presents "The Secret Garden" [Link]

That’s not all. We have 180+ upcoming events on the full event guide! Click below for more!

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💼 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 Jobs of the Week

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  2. Optimum: Direct Sales Representative (Apply)

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  4. MJHS: Hospice Social Worker (Apply)

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🔗 LEVELUP Links: Training + Funding Opportunities

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