Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (11.5.26)

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2. The LEVELUP List of Events in NYC

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Welcome + Join Us for Grow with Google IG Live Conversation on Monday, November 9th

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. Speaking of leveling up in business, on Monday, November 9th, from 6 to 7 pm ET we’ll be hosting an Instagram Live Conversation with our friend Yulkendy Valdez, a Grow with Google Northeast Coach. Join us for a conversation to help small business owners, founders and creators leverage AI tools for save time, close deals faster and streamline operations. Register here for free.

Also, save the date! We are hosting our 2nd Annual Holiday Party + Awards event on Saturday, December 5th. Our group chat members will be the first to know when tickets go live! Join the group chat here so you can be the first to know when tix are available. Read on for more moves in the city. Whether you’re looking to expand your network, advance your career, grow your business, or discover your next opportunity, we’ve got you covered. Also, in case you missed it, you can find event photos here from our recent 3-Year Anniversary mixer back in October.

Let’s LEVELUP Together,

-Ryan and the LEVELUP in NYC Team

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🔝 The Insider’s List - Upcoming NYC Events! 

Featured Event

[11/7] Brendan Boyd Presents Podcast to Cash Tour (Manhattan)

The Podcast to Cash Tour is a high-energy stop for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to turn their voice, presence, and ideas into real revenue. Hosted by Brendan Boyd, this event brings together practical strategies for using podcasts, media, and live events to attract attention, build authority, and create more opportunities for your business.

1. [11/5] SEEN Founder Summit

2. [11/5] 5th Annual Sow & Tell Fall Mixer (Heyground Harlem)

3. [11/5] The Black Book Speed Networking Mixer (Out of Ordinary)

4. [11/5] Black Visionaries Presents: The 4th Annual Founder’s Day (Saint Restaurant Bar)

5. [11/5-6] The Outliers Summit (Manhattan)

6. [11/6] National Action Network Presents the Triumph Awards- Honoring Jadakiss, Tamron Hall, Lonnie Bunch, Lynn Whitfield and Robert Greene (Carnegie Hall)

7. [11/6] Bauce Haus - A Premier Founders Experience for Self Made Women

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8. [11/6] Dave Chappelle: Karmageddon (Madison Square Garden)

9. [11/9] Level Up your Sales and Operations with Google AI tools hosted by LEVELUP in NYC + Grow with Google (Virtual on Instagram)  

10. [11/14] SILHOUETTE: The All Black Gala FeaturingJon B (Musica)

11. [11/21] Twelve Days of Christmas Presents 17th Annual Party with a Purpose (5th and Mad)

12. [11/21] DREAM REACH INSPIRE’s 10-Year Anniversary Gala Featuring Lala Anthony, Montel Jordan and Jamie Hector (Brooklyn, NY)

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

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

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

1. American Express Global Business Travel: Travel Consultant II - NYC

2. Bloomingdale’s: Cosmetics Beauty Advisor - Balenciaga, Full Time

3. Onward Search: Director of Client Services - NYC

4. HelloFresh: Senior Manager, Public Relations - $145 - 170K

5. HelloFresh: Senior Manager, Performance Creative Strategy - NYC

Want your company/job listed? Get in touch.

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