Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (10.2.26)

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1. Welcome + Grab Your Ticket to our 3-Year Anniversary Mixer!

2. Join our new Community + Group Chat on the Pie App

3. The LEVELUP List of Events in NYC

4. Apply for Jobs on the LEVELUP in NYC Job Board

5. LEVELUP Links - Resources to Build your Network, Income, and Impact

Welcome + Grab Your Ticket to our 3 Year Anniversary Mixer on October 21st!

Welcome to LEVELUP in NYC—your curated guide to the best events, opportunities, and resources helping ambitious New Yorkers level up their careers, businesses, networks, and lives.

🎉 We’re turning THREE! Join us at the The LEVELUP Mixer - 3-Year Anniversary Celebration on October 21st. We’ll be celebrating three years of community, connections, and helping New Yorkers level up. We’re intentionally keeping this celebration more intimate so there’s room for real conversations, meaningful connections, and a great experience. The venue only holds a maximum of 220 people so be sure to grab your ticket before they sell out! No tickets will be sold at the door.

Also, big things are happening this weekend! We’re excited to be an official Community Partner for the CultureCon Kickoff Event tonight at Dramma in Times Square. Expect R&B, good vibes, and complimentary Martell cocktails while supplies last. Grab your tickets and join us. We are also official media partners for the 8th Annual Creole Food Festival Food Tasting on this Saturday in Brooklyn. If you love good food and great views, be sure to come out.

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, advance your career, grow your business, or discover your next opportunity, we’ve got you covered.

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🔝 The Insider’s List - Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Sponsored Event

[10/2] RNB Friday - The CultureCon Official Kickoff Event powered by Martell Cognac (Dramma Times Square)

We’re an official Community Partner for the CultureCon Kickoff Event taking place on Friday at Dramma in Times Square! Expect a night of sing-a-long RNB, uptempo RNB bangers, and of course some straight turnup! Complimentary Martell cognac cocktails while supplies last.

2. [10/2] WAATBP Career Essentials + Networking Reception (Manhattan)

3. [10/3] Afrobeats and Trap Presents: The Block Party BK Edition (Rum Bar BK)

4. [10/3] 8th Annual Creole Food Festival Food Tasting (Brooklyn Bridge Park)

5. [10/3-4] CultureCon (Brooklyn Navy Yard)

   Promo Code: Culture50 for $50 off

6. [10/4] State of the Story Conference (Director’s Guild Theater)

   Promo Code: LEVEL for 25% off

7. [10/5] She Did That. Founder Forum (Shell’s Loft in Brooklyn, NY)

8. [10/5-11] AI Week New York 2026 (Over 100+ Events around the city)

9. [10/15] Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) 8th Annual Pipeline to Power Summit (Citi Headquarters)

10. [10/16] Swanky Bash Presents Masquerade: Which side will you reveal? (Rojo Room)

11. [10/18] Mi Gente 5K at Brooklyn Bridge Park (Brooklyn Bridge Park)

    Promo Code: LEVELUP

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