Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (6.10.26)

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Welcome + News

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. It’s a big week in NYC. The Knicks are in the playoffs and Juneteenth is right around the corner! Speaking of Juneteenth, this week we had a chance to interview Joe Shayne, Founder of the Juneteenth 5K event taking place at Brooklyn Bridge Park on June 20th. Read the full interview below and let us know which NYC event producers or business owners we should interview next. Tap into the best networking, career, and social events happening across NYC this week below. 🚀

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

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1. [6/13] Mankave Summit 2026 (SUNY Downstate)

   The ManKave Summit 2026 is a powerful gathering focused on Black men’s health, leadership, fatherhood, wellness, and legacy featuring panel discussions, networking, wellness activations, and conversations with leaders across healthcare, business, and media. Join changemakers, professionals, and community leaders on June 13th in Brooklyn for a day centered on healing, growth, and impact.

   

2. [6/11] Let’s Rap About it Podcast Live Show Featuring Jim Jones, Fabolous, Dave East and Maino (Terminal 5)

3. [6/13] Fine Wine Series Presents High Notes (BK Roots Collective)

4. [6/13] Carefree Black Girl Cookout Brooklyn (Lincoln Terrace Park)

5. [6/13] Black Boy Art Show 

6. [6/18] Dottie Club Presents Bring a Friend Date Night

7. [6/20] J. Howell Performing Live (HK Hall)

8. [6/20] The Fly Financial Connect & Drive Juneteenth Golf Networking Event (Skyway Golf Course)

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!

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