Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (5.29.26)

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Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family 🚀,

Welcome to LEVELUP in NYC—your curated guide to the best events, opportunities, and resources helping ambitious professionals level up their careers, networks, and lives in New York City.

We recently relaunched the LEVELUP in NYC Job Board, and our goal is simple: help more people in our community get hired. To celebrate, we're launching our first-ever Job Application Challenge.

Here's how it works:
✅ Apply to at least one job on our job board by Friday, June 5 (the more jobs you apply for the better your chances of winning)
✅ Email [email protected] with your name and the job titles you applied for
✅ Get entered to win a $100 Visa Gift Card

Remember, the more jobs you apply for, the more entries you earn.

Ready to take the challenge? Answer the poll question below to let us know you're in—and then tap into the best networking, career, and social events happening across NYC this week. 🚀

Let’s LEVELUP Together,

-The LEVELUP in NYC Team

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Sponsored by Maven Community Health: The ManKave Summit 2026 Takes Place June 13th

Black men’s health, leadership, fatherhood, and legacy take center stage at The ManKave Summit 2026 — a powerful community-centered experience designed to spark real conversations around wellness, wealth, mental health, and impact. Expect panel discussions, wellness activations, networking, free health screenings, youth workshops, giveaways, and fireside chats featuring leaders across healthcare, business, media, and public service. Hosted by The ManKave Health and Maven Community Health.

📍 SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University — Brooklyn, NY
📅 June 13, 2026
🎟️ General Admission Available Now

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

#1 Sponsored Event

[6/4] 11th Annual ColorComm Conference (Chelsea Piers)

ColorComm Conference is the ultimate business conference for the nation's leading business professionals and executives. With innovative programs presented by top industry practitioners and thought leaders, this conference meets you at every stage of your career, from entry level to C-suite. You will gain new perspectives, increase your knowledge, and expand your community of leaders to help navigate your journey.

2. [5/30] Yellow Party NYC (Ivory on Park)

3. [6/1-7] New York City Tech Week Events (Over 1,500 Events listed!)

4. [6/3] HuCapital Presents AI x The Future of Work: Social and Human Capital (Midtown)

5. [6/6] 5 Course West African Fusion Dining Experience (Manhattan)

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)

   Promo Code: LEVELUP for $5 off registration

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 Event - The Ornate Project takes over Starchild Rooftop on June 13th

🌃 Rooftop vibes. House music energy. NYC all night. 🔥

Saturday, June 13, The Ornate Project takes over Starchild Rooftop & Lounge for a late-night experience high above the city featuring Houze Boys & Toneluva spinning the sounds that keep New York moving. From 9PM–2AM, expect elevated vibes, a state-of-the-art sound system, and an intimate rooftop setting in the heart of Manhattan. 🌙🎶

If you’re outside this summer, this is where you need to be.

📍 Starchild Rooftop & Lounge — 305 W 48th St, NYC
🕘 Doors at 9PM
🎟️ RSVP Free | Tables highly suggested

💼 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!

1. Onward Search: Performance Marketing Consultant

2. City National Bank: Compliance Officer Senior-Mortgage Origination (💰$90k - $160k)

3. City National Bank: Head of Wealth Management Compliance City National Bank (💰$200k - $340k)

4. HelloFresh: Associate Director, Ingredient Development (💰$140k - $190k)

5. HelloFresh: Senior Director, Paid Social (💰$420k - $480k)

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