Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (12.18.25)

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🗓️ Weekly Rundown

1. Welcome + Photos from our Holiday Soiree

2. Do Us a Quick Favor - Tag a Friend under this this Linkedin Post!

3. What We’re Reading

4. The LEVELUP List of Upcoming Events in NYC

5. LEVELUP Links - Training and Funding Opportunities

Welcome + Photos from our Holiday Soireé

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

Happy Wednesday! Holiday party season is officially in full swing, and we’re still reflecting on the incredible energy from our LEVELUP in NYC Holiday Soirée on December 4th, where 400+ amazing professionals showed up and showed out for our largest event yet. Because of you, we were able to give back to the NYC Toys for Tots campaign, honor three outstanding community leaders, and create real connections that extend far beyond one night—thank you for being part of it. Our event photos are now live, so be sure to view and download the photo album, share your favorites on Instagram, and tag @levelupinnyc so we can repost and celebrate you. One quick favor before you dive in: tag a friend under this LinkedIn post who should be getting this newsletter and invite them to drop their email—we’d love your help spreading the word. Also, if you’re free tonight, come out to Sole Heir Society Presents Industry Night Mixer. Our LEVELUP in NY Founder will be one of the guest speakers. Read on for more of NYC’s best upcoming events.

Let’s LEVELUP Together,

-The LEVELUP in NYC Team

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📰 What We’re Reading this Week

Each week we share a few articles that can help you level up in life, love and career. Often these articles will be written by or about New Yorkers who are operating at a very high level.

1. The Q4 Glow-Up: How to Set Goals You’ll Actually Hit (Jodie Taylor)

2. The Paths to Building Wealth Part 2 (Andrew Yeung)

3. Get a 1st Look at Ne-Yo on Broadway in Hell's Kitchen (PlayBill)

4. Michael Blake to Challenge Torres for Congress (Carib News)

🔝 The Insider’s List - Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Featured/Sponsored Event

[12/18] Sole Heir Society Presents Industry Night Mixer: Events & Hospitality (Studio 1514 in Brooklyn) Industry Night is an interactive Sole Heir Society mixer bringing together NYC’s creators, hospitality, and media professionals for intentional networking, career insight from guest speakers, and community giving through a Holiday Toy Drive. The Founder of LEVELUP in NYC will be one of the guest speakers. Join us!

1. [12/19] Wallay and Friends Presents Duets Karaoke (412 Troutman)

2. [12/19] 4 LoversOnly Something to Feel Party (Jolene Sound Room)

3. [12/19] Cups & Convos Adult Game Night (Polygon BK)

4. [12/19] The MENtal Mix Presents Coats & Cocktails (Saint Lounge)

5. [12/20] A CHECK FOR LIFE TV SHOW CASTING CALL - Produced by Holly Robinson Peete- GRAND PRIZE $100K (Park Central Hotel New York)

6. [12/20] PVO Ugly Sweater Mixer (Virgin Hotels)

7. [12/20] Black Girls Rock Holiday Bazaar & Jam Session (City Winery)

8. [12/20] Peak and Pace Presents The New Year Soiree (Georgia Room)

9. [12/20] Furtado Global Presents Club 1BD featuring Durand Bernarr (Queens)

10. [12/26] 9th Annual Kwanzaa Crawl (Various Locations)

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

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📣 Grab Your Ticket for Kwanzaa Crawl

We’re excited to be part of the 9th annual Kwanzaa Crawl—the largest Black bar crawl in the world—bringing thousands of people through Brooklyn on Friday, Dec. 26 to support 15+ Black-owned bars and restaurants with DJs, specialty drinks, custom menus, and nonstop vibes all day. Tickets are on sale now, and when you purchase, you’ll join a team led by a high-energy guide who’ll take you from venue to venue for up to two hours each—so grab yours before they sell out. Follow @Kwanzaacrawl for more details. Tell your friends, text the group chat, share and repost!  

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🔗 LEVELUP Links: Training + Funding Opportunities

• Visible Hands Founder Fellowship (Application due 12/31)

• Free Guide to Your First 100K Blueprint (Caitlyn Kumi)

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