Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (7.15.26)

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1. Welcome + Stay Tuned for our Next Event!

2. The LEVELUP List of Events in NYC

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

4. LEVELUP Links - Resources to Build your Network, Income, and Impact

Welcome + Stay Tuned for our Next Event!

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 across New York City. It's hard to believe we're already halfway through July, and summer in the city has been nothing short of incredible. From the Knicks' championship run and Jay-Z's historic shows at Yankee Stadium to World Cup watch parties, rooftop season, and countless opportunities to connect, NYC has been buzzing with energy. And we're just getting started. Stay tuned because we'll be announcing our next LEVELUP in NYC event very soon—and trust us, you won't want to miss it. Until then, check out this week's roundup of the best networking, career, business, and social events happening across the city. Let's make it another great week. 🚀

Let’s LEVELUP Together,

-The LEVELUP in NYC Team

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🔝 The Insider’s List - Upcoming NYC Events! 

#1 Sponsored Event

[718] BGV Foundation Presents Pull Up & Pitch: NYC (The Mezzanine)

Pull Up & Pitch: NYC is a high-energy, Shark Tank–style competition where under-resourced entrepreneurs have 60 seconds to pitch their businesses for a chance to win up to $30,000 in grants, prizes, and growth opportunities.

2. [7/15] The Risk Worth Taking: Live in New York (The Times Center)

3. [7/16] If The Vibe Is Right: Brooklyn Comedy Game Night + Hip Hop & R&B (Bogart House)

4. [7/16-19] Fanatics Fest NYC (Javits Center)

5. [7/17] CityPark’s Summerstage Featuring De La Soul, Pete Rock, and Hannibal Buress (Flushing Meadows-Corona Park)

6. [7/18] Poetry Me Please Presents Open Letters - A Poetry Showcase (Sobs)

7. [7/18] New York Black MBA All White Summer Soiree (Virgin Hotels)

8. [7/25] Curlfest 2026 (Randall’s Island)

9. [7/25] Peak and Pace Presents Festival of Nations (BK Roots Collective)

10. [7/25] Kokofest (Kokomo)

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💼 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. HelloFresh: Manager, Influencer Marketing

2. Sanctuary For Families: Senior Program Director, Immigration

3. Onward Search: Senior Scrum Master

4. Onward Search: Creative Designer

5. Onward Search: UX Strategist / Copywriter

6. Onward Search: Senior Marketing Partner (New York)

7. Boston Consulting Group: Senior Analyst - BCG Vantage, B2B SaaS (Client Focus Track)

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🔗 LEVELUP Links: Resources to Build your Network, Income, and Impact

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