Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (12.24.25)

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🗓️ Weekly Rundown

1. Welcome + Happy Holidays!

2. What We’re Reading this Week

3. The LEVELUP List of Upcoming Events in NYC

4. LEVELUP Links - Training and Funding Opportunities

Welcome + Photos from our Holiday Soireé

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

Happy Wednesday and Happy Holidays from the LEVELUP in NYC Team! As we close out the year we want to thank everyone for being part of this community. There are some amazing NYE events coming up this week so be sure to check them out below. We have big plans for 2026 and can’t wait to have you all be part of them. Our event photos from our December Holiday Soiree are 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. Read on for more of NYC’s best upcoming events this week.

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. Charlamagne Tha God Secures 5-Year, $200M Deal With iHeartMedia (Afrotech)

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

3. How to Build Social Capital (Andrew Yeung)

🔝 The Insider’s List - Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Featured/Sponsored Event

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

We’re excited to support the 9th annual Kwanzaa Crawl—the largest Black bar crawl in the world—bringing thousands 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, so grab your ticket now to join a high-energy guided crawl (up to two hours per team) before they sell out, follow @KwanzaaCrawl for details, and tell your friends, text the group chat, share, and repost. 🎟️🔥

1. [12/26] El Hooky Party (Republica)

2. [12/31] A Vibe Called Blessed New Year’s Eve Party Featuring Special Guest DJ Talib Kweli (Ace Hotel Brooklyn)

3. [12/31] More New Years Please (Industry City)

4. [12/31] The Block Association Presents 500 Grand NYE Black Tie Gala (Continent)

5. [12/31] Last Lap - A New Year’s Eve Experience with Peak and Pace and Fun with Friends (53 Scott)

6. [12/31] JSM Hospitality Group Presents Ball Drop (Brooklyn Chop House) 

7. [12/31] The Layout Co & BlackIDTwins Present New Year’s Eve (Atolye)

8. [12/31] Blacklist NYC Presents Harlem Renaissance NYE Party (Harlem Renaissance Hotel)

9. [12/31] Southouse vs. Naija House NYE Party (Crown Hill Theater)

10. [12/31] Mike Nasty Presents No Filter NYE (BK Monarch)

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

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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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