Best Events in NYC this Week and Beyond (8.28.26)

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1. Welcome + Tickets Drop Soon for our 3-Year Anniversary Mixer!

2. The LEVELUP List of Events in NYC

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

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

Welcome!

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. Whether you're looking to grow your network, advance your career, build your business, or simply experience the best NYC has to offer, we've got you covered with this week's top events. 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

1. [8/28] Culture and Capital Presented by Josh D (Brooklyn) A high-impact conversation with NYC elected officials on how young entrepreneurs can access billions in government funding and unlock new pathways to wealth. Followed by performances, networking, and community.

2. [8/29] PVO Brunch and Pool Party (Queens)

3. [8/29] Sip N Slay (Manhattan)

4. [8/29] Spike Lee Block Party - BK Loves MJ (Fort Greene Park)

5. [8/29] The Soapbox Presents Stoop Sessions - For the Love of House (Bedstuy)

6. [9/1] Bring Back the Feeling - An End of Summer Y2K Block Party (Shopify NYC)

7. [9/2] FoundHer Summit (Shopify HQ)

8. [9/5] Fine Wine Festival - Hidden Pourtals (Central Park)

9. [9/6] DNA - Dancehall & Afrobeats: 15 Year Company Anniversary Celebration (The Penthouse)

10. [9/23] UNGA Y2K Afrobeats Soiree (707 8th Ave)

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

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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. Social Media Manager: Lobby Studios BK (Apply by emailing your interest and resume to [email protected])

2. HelloFresh: Creative Systems & Optimization Manager (Brooklyn, NY)

3. HelloFresh: Staff Product Manager, Customer Decisioning & CLV (Brooklyn, NY)

4. Macy’s: Manager, Sales and Customer Service (Brooklyn, NY)

5. Onward Search: Community Engagement Specialist

6. Onward Search: Digital Marketing Manager

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

1. LEVELUP in NYC is an official Posh affiliate. If you're hosting events, we recommend hosting your event on Posh for its powerful ticketing, marketing, and community-building tools that help creators grow attendance and revenue. Sign up here!

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