Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (2.20.26)

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🗓️ Weekly Rundown

1. Welcome + Join us for LEVELUP in NYC Live on March 4th!

2. The LEVELUP List of Upcoming Events in NYC

3. We recommend Fola Financial for Tax Season!

4. LEVELUP Links - Training and Funding Opportunities

Welcome + Join us for LEVELUP in NYC Live on 3.4!

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

We’re hosting LEVELUP in NYC Live: Romance & Finance Edition—a live podcast conversation, networking event, and singles mixer all in one on Wednesday, March 24th in Time Square! This live experience features some very special guests in a powerful conversation on building financial wealth while navigating dating, relationships, and modern romance, followed by a networking + singles mixer. Grab your ticket, share with a friend, and make sure you are in the room! Read on for NYC’s best upcoming events this week and beyond.

Let’s LEVELUP Together,

-The LEVELUP in NYC Team

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🔝 The Insider’s List - Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Featured/Sponsored Event

[3/4] LEVELUP in NYC Live: Romance & Finance Edition - A Live Podcast Conversation + Networking & Singles Mixer (Palma Verde in Times Square)
Join us for a curated live podcast experience and networking + singles mixer for ambitious NYC professionals, creatives, and leaders, blending real conversations on dating, relationships, and money. Come for the insight, stay for the vibes, and leave with new perspective—plus meaningful connections (and maybe a spark). ✨

2. [2/20] DOTTIE Presents Let the Games Begin Part III (Location shared with ticket holders)

3. [2/20] Beyond the Plate Black Culinary Mixer (Brooklyn) 

4. [2/21] Elajas After Hours Valentine’s Mixer Presented by Third Date Energy (Bananas)

5. [2/25] NY Black MBA R&B and Cocktails Welcome Reception (UBS)

6. [2/26] Ralph McDaniel Birthday Bash at Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn Bowl)

7. [2/28] Barter Black Networking Mixer (Nyla House)

8. [2/28] One of them Ones All Black Affair (Kokomo)

9. [3/08] The Block Association Presents A B.I.G. Deal - A Notorious Day Party Honoring Christopher Wallace (27-29 Herkimer Place)

10. [3/20] The Fly Financial Connect & Drive Golf Networking: Fore The Ladies (Golfzon Social in Brooklyn)

That’s not all. We have 100+ more events on the full event guide! Click below for more!

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We Recommend Fola Financial for Tax Season!

Tax season is here! LEVELUP in NYC recommends Fola Financial for individuals and business owners who want to file smart, stress-free, and strategically.

What They Offer:
• Accurate, timely tax prep for individuals & businesses
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• CPA guidance year-round, not just at tax time
• Expert advice for entrepreneurs, creatives, and founders

Don’t just file—file with confidence and clarity. LEVELUP in NYC trusts Fola Financial to help the community grow wealth while staying compliant.

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🔗 LEVELUP Links: Training + Funding Opportunities

1. [2/28] Nominate A Leader For The Just Brooklyn Prize By Feb. 28th!

2. New York Black MBA Executive Accelerator Program (March to June 2026)

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