Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (4.8.26)

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🗓️ Weekly Rundown

1. Welcome + Join us at the LEVELUP in NYC Live Podcast Mixer on Thurs., April 16th with some very special guests!

2. The LEVELUP List of Upcoming Events in NYC

3. LEVELUP Links - Training and Funding Opportunities

Welcome + Join us at our LEVELUP in NYC Live Podcast Mixer on next Thursday, April 16th!

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family 🚀,

Welcome to the 2,578 new subscribers who subscribed to the newsletter this past week—we’re excited to have you here. Big news: our next LEVELUP in NYC Live Podcast Mixer is happening next Thursday, April 16th in Times Square from 5 to 10 pm, and this is one you don’t want to miss. LEVELUP in NYC Presents Story to Scale — How to LEVEL UP Your Brand Through Storytelling will feature powerhouse voices like Charles Beloved Kuykendoll, founder of Charles Beloved Productions and the nationally touring Oxtail Off; Kareem Edwards, Chick-fil-A franchise owner and business advisor; and Rashan Brown, founder of poetry, me, please—a platform turned cultural movement centered on storytelling and community. Space for this event is limited. Grab your early bird ticket asap—trust me, you don’t want to miss this. This event will include a live podcast conversation, a special live performance, followed by a curated networking mixer. We had over 300+ amazing professionals at our last live podcast mixer (photos here) and this one will be bigger and better! Reminder: our debut live podcast episode from March is now available on YouTube. Check it out and subscribe to the channel. Now let’s get into the best events happening across NYC 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

[4/16] If the Vibe is Right Hip Hop & R&B Comedy Game Night (Bogart House)

If the vibe is right, anything can happen—If The Vibe Is Right brings a high-energy night to Bogart House from 6:30 to 9 pm featuring hosted games, live comedy from Chanel Ali, and feel-good Hip Hop + R&B designed to spark real connections. Guests rotate through interactive game rounds to meet new people effortlessly and leave with meaningful connections.

2. [4/8-11] National Action Network Convention 2026 Featuring Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Governor Wes Moore and Others (Sheraton New York Time Square Hotel)

3. [4/9] KWN: OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY (Harbor NYC)

4. [4/10-11] There will Be Fruit Presents There Will Be Love 

5. [4/11] Travel & Liv Collective NYC (The Penthouse)

6. [4/11] 4 Lovers Only R&B Party (Ace Hotel Brooklyn) 

7. [4/11] New Jack Swing - A Denim and White Affair (Puttery)

8. [4/15] Earners Learn Curriculum - Hosted by Earn Your Leisure and Angie Martinez  (Brooklyn Bank)

9. [4/17] Out of Office Connect Summit (NY Marriott Marquis)

10. [4/18] Podcast to Cash Tour

11. [4/25] The Black Man Can Awards (Peter Jay Sharpe Theater)

That’s not all. We have 80+ more events on the full event guide! Click below for more!

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Meet our Podcast Speakers for the LEVELUP in NYC Live Podcast Mixer Experience on Thurs, April 16th

Charles “Beloved” Kuykendoll is a cultural curator and founder of Charles Beloved Productions and founder of the nationally touring Oxtail Off. As seen on OWN TV’s Black Love and host of premier events like the Tyrese vs Tank Verzuz, he creates experiences that bring people together through music, food, and community—turning culture into movement.

Kareem Edwards is a NYC native, entrepreneur, and Chick-fil-A franchise Owner/Operator in the Chicagoland area. A business advisor, husband, and father, he’s known for his leadership, discipline, and commitment to building high-performing teams while empowering others to grow and scale with purpose.

Rashan Brown is the founder of poetry, me, please, a platform that has grown into a cultural movement celebrating storytelling and creative expression. He has built a thriving community through live experiences that center vulnerability, connection, and the power of sharing your story.

Check out the Podcast to Cash Tour - April 18th

Most people are working harder every year… but still not building wealth.

Here’s why: It’s not effort — it’s lack of strategy, structure, and leverage.

The Podcast to Cash Tour taking place in NYC on April 18th breaks down how to actually turn your ideas, content, and brand into scalable assets.

What you’ll learn:
• How to use media as a growth tool
• How to assess and manage income risk
• The difference between smart vs. dangerous leverage
• How to structure growth for capital acceleration
• Why asset ownership > chasing income
• How to go from idea → asset with clarity

This is the difference between: a business owner… and an asset builder.

👉 Grab your ticket here

Watch Episode 1 of the LEVELUP in NYC Podcast and Subscribe to our Youtube Channel 🎥

Our debut podcast episode is focused on How to LEVLEUP in Romance and Finance. Watch it below on Youtube and be sure to subscribe to our channel for updates on new shows. This podcast episode was filmed in front of a live audience at our Live Podcast Mixer in Times Square on March 4th.

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