Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (2.4.26)

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🗓️ Weekly Rundown

1. Welcome!

2. The LEVELUP List of Upcoming Events in NYC

3. Day 26 Is Back — Live in NYC on March 14th!

4. Swanky Bash is Taking over New York Fashion Week

5. Book You N Me 360 Photo Booth for your next event!

6. LEVELUP Links - Training and Funding Opportunities

Welcome to this week’s edition of LEVELUP in NYC!

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

Happy Black History Month! This is a time to celebrate Black culture, legacy, and excellence—right here in the greatest city in the world. All month long, we’ll be spotlighting events that honor the past, celebrate the present, and shape the future of our community. This week’s newsletter is proudly sponsored by Zion Productions, LLC, the team behind the national tour for legendary R&B group Day 26. They’re bringing The Day 26 Experience to HK Hall on March 14, 2026, featuring special guest performances by Avery Wilson and Bianca Bonnie. Expect classic hits, powerhouse vocals, and all the grown & sexy vibes—this is a one-night-only show you don’t want to miss. Grab your tickets now at DAY26.NET. 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

[2/12] If the Vibe is Right... Game Night - Brooklyn Hip Hop + R&B Edition (Brooklyn)
Join a curated game night for professionals and creatives in their 30s and 40s, featuring hosted games, live comedy by Monroe Martin, and 90s/00s Hip Hop & R&B in an intimate, modern setting. Guests rotate through interactive game stations to easily meet new people, with limited capacity (60) and optional post-event matching to continue connections beyond the night.

1. [2/7] Swanky Bash (Bomba)

2. [2/07] Brown Sugar Bounce (Brooklyn Monarch)

3. [2/8] Fun with Friends Presents The Big Fun Game Superbowl Watch Party (Crown Hill Theater)

4. [2/08] South House Super Bowl Watch Party (Nexo)

5. [2/13] THE FINE AFFAIR by Fine Wine Series (One Hanson Place)

6. [2/13-15] 55th Annual NY State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Legislative Caucus Weekend (Albany, NY)

7. [2/12] Noir Fashion Week Presents Beyond the Runway Global Fashion Summit 

8. [2/20] The Dottie Club Presents Let the Games Begin Part III (Location shared with ticket holders)

9. [2/17] Spike Lee Presents 30th Anniversary of School Daze (Brooklyn Academy of Music)

10. [3/11] NYC Executive Dinner on the Future of Global Teams

11. [3/20] The Fly Financial Connect & Drive Golf Networking: Fore The Ladies (Golfzon Social in Brooklyn)

That’s not all. We have 150+ more events on the full event guide! Click below for more!

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Day 26 Is Back — Live in NYC on March 14th! 🔥

The legendary R&B group Day 26 brings The Day 26 Experience to HK Hall on March 14, 2026! Featuring special guest performances by Avery Wilson and Bianca Bonnie, this one-night-only show promises classic hits, powerhouse vocals, and grown & sexy vibes.

🎟️ Tickets available now at DAY26.NET

Swanky Bash is Taking over New York Fashion Week!

This New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) you are invited to Swanky Bash, a deliberately curated bash in the Meatpacking District where elevated connections, impeccable style, and vibrant energy collide. This isn’t just another party—it’s an intentional NYFW experience designed for those who move with presence, crave exquisite ambiance, and expect the night to unfold effortlessly. Access to early bird-tickets are now available (only 50). Once these are claimed, this opportunity disappears. Grab your ticket here.

Book You N Me 360 Photo Booth for your next event!

Meet Younme360 Photobooth—a Harlem-founded, DOE-approved premium photo booth experience led by NYC event veteran James Rudolph. More than a booth, Younme360 delivers luxury for all: high-end Canon DSLR setups, 360 video booths, vintage luxury designs, roaming digital booths, and audio guestbooks—at fair, competitive rates.

When you book Younme360, you get reliability, culture, and impact—supporting the hiring and mentoring of NYC youth in tech and event production. Serving NYC, NJ, CT, and PA.
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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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