Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (5.21.26)

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🗓️ Weekly Rundown

1. Welcome + Watch our New Podcast Episode on Youtube

2. The LEVELUP List of Events in NYC - Memorial Day Weekend Edition

3. Apply for New Jobs on the LEVELUP in NYC Job Board!

4. LEVELUP Links - Training and Funding Opportunities

Welcome + New Podcast Episode Live on Youtube

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family 🚀,

Welcome to LEVELUP in NYC — your curated guide to the best events, opportunities, and resources helping ambitious professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers move with greater strategy and intention in New York City.

Our latest podcast episode is now live on YouTube featuring entrepreneurs Charles Kuykendoll, Kareem Edwards, and Rashan Brown from our live Times Square conversation on storytelling, branding, and scaling your impact. Read the full article recap here or watch below on Youtube. At LEVELUP in NYC, we believe being in the right room can change your life, and our mission is to help you cut through the noise, expand your network, elevate your income, and amplify your impact. Now tap in to the best networking, social, and career events happening across NYC this week. 🚀

Let’s LEVELUP Together,

-The LEVELUP in NYC Team

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🔝 The Insider’s List - 100+ Upcoming NYC Events! 

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1. [5/21] Driven Society Presents Cultural Currency: Exploring the Intersection & Future of AI, Creativity and Brand Partnerships (The Se7en)

2. [5/23] Fun with Friends Carnival (Duggal Greenhouse)

3. [5/24] Lenny J’s Listening Room (Love’s Club)

4. [5/24] Remember When - 90s/2000s Memorial Day Weekend Party (Hotel Chantelle)

5. [6/1-7] New York City Tech Week Events (Over 1,500 Events listed!)

6. [6/7] The Oxtail Off NYC (99 Scott)

7. [6/13] The Mankave Summit (Brooklyn)

8. [6/20] J. Howell Performing Live (HK Hall)

9. [6/20] Juneteenth 5K (Brooklyn Bridge Park)

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10. [6/26] Run the World Expo: Swing & Social (Puttery)

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

 Submit your event to us for FREE! Want to see your event listed in the Top 10 events or featured as an advertisement? Explore our advertising and sponsorship options to amplify your brand with us.

Featured Events - Oxtail Off and Swing Social

💼 Apply for jobs on the LEVELUP in NYC Job Board!

Here are trending jobs from our LEVELUP in NYC Job Board—featuring companies eager to recruit diverse talent from our community. Apply today!

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