Best NYC Events from now to December (9.18.25)

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1. Join us for The LEVELUP Mixer on this Tuesday, Sept. 23!

2. The LEVELUP List: Full List of Upcoming Events!

3. Featured Event: Smiles & Syringes Sponsored by VIP Smiles

4. Meet our Host, DJ and Sponsor for the Mixer!

5. We’re an Official Media Partner for the Creole Food Festival

6. Job Board - We’re Hiring!

7. LEVELUP Links - Training and Funding Opportunities

📸 Join us at our Networking Mixer on Tues, 9/23!

Hey LEVELUP in NYC Family,

LEVELUP in NYC is turning 2! 🚀 And to celebrate, we’re hosting the The LEVELUP Mixer, a rooftop networking mixer on Tuesday, September 23rd, from 5–10 PM at The Delancey in LES. Over 260+ people have RSVP’d since we dropped the tickets last Friday. We need you in the room! Use the promo code below and bring a friend.

This isn’t your average happy hour — get ready for structured networking, curated music, specialty cocktails, raffles, giveaways, and a few surprises as we bring ambitious professionals, creators, and changemakers together. We want as many of our LEVELUP Community members in the room as possible so grab your ticket!

Use Promo code: LEVELUP20 for 20% off! Also, we need a few volunteers to help at the event. Reply to this email if you’re interested.

Let’s LEVELUP Together,
-Ryan, Editor

P.S. Interested in becoming a sponsor/speaker for this event to promote your business or brand? Fill out this sponsorship interest form to apply.

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

#1 Featured Event

[9/24] The Afrobeats Soirée - Join Link & Lounge during United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2025 for an unforgettable evening of networking, cultural exchange, and collaboration—bringing together global leaders, founders, investors, creatives, and professionals to celebrate Africa’s sounds, innovation, and influence on the world stage.

2. [9/18] O2 Capsule Box Launch Party (Manhattan)

3. [9/18-20] Sistas in Sales Summit (Center 415)

4. [9/19] Black Health Connect Q3 Mixer (Dramma Night Club)

5. [9/20] iCU Fashion Weekend 2025 (The Cathedral)

6. [9/20] FLAVORED Food and Wine Festival Featuring Live Performance by Raheem Devaughn

7. [9/23] LEVELUP in NYC Presents: The LEVELUP Mixer (Delancey)

   Promo Code: LEVELUP20 for 20% off

8. [9/24] Black at Cannes Presents The Bigger Picture: Black in New York XI (Outfront Media HQ)

9. [9/26] Jazz Night at Golden Wuish (Golden Wuish: The Duckhouse)

10. [9/27] The Fly Financial Connect & Drive: Summer’s Final Swing (Skyway Golf Course in Jersey City)

11. [9/27] Create Your Own Success Panel and Jazz Mixer 

12. [10/8-10] 2025 ForbesBLK Summit (Atlanta)

13. [10/10] Athlos NYC Featuring Live Performance from Ciara (Icahn Stadium)

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

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Sponsored by VIP Smiles Cosmetic Dentistry

On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, celebrity doctors Dr. Nicole Bell (The Lip Doctor) and Dr. Catrise Austin (The Queen of Smiles™) host a one-night-only Botox + smile makeover party in Downtown Brooklyn. Enjoy event-only specials like Botox from $10/unit, a free lip filler giveaway, mini facials, under-eye refreshers, slimming shots, celebrity makeup tutorials, free smile consultations (veneers, aligners, whitening & more), plus luxury swag, refreshments, and insider access. Think red-carpet beauty meets clinical precision — safe, affordable, and curated just for New Yorkers.

👉 Limited spots — don’t miss it! Grab your ticket here.

Meet our Host, DJ, and Sponsor for the LEVELUP Mixer on September 23rd!

We’re an Official Media Partner for Creole Food Festival!

We’re proud to announce that LEVELUP in NYC is an official media partner for the 7th Annual Creole Food Festival 🎉 On Sept. 27–28, world-class chefs, live performances, and the bold flavors of the Caribbean, Africa, Latin America, and the South will take over Brooklyn and Harlem for a two-day cultural + culinary celebration you won’t want to miss, Featuring Grammy Nominated Artist Stacy Barthe & Friends!

💼 LEVELUP in NYC is Hiring - Apply Today!

LEVELUP in NYC x Triton Consulting are launching a weekly Life Skills Workshop Series at Flushing High School (Queens) for the 2025–2026 school year, and we’re looking for a Workshop Facilitator!

✨ Help students build skills in college & career readiness, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, stress management, and SEL.
💵 $55.55/hr | Est. $8,750+ annual + onboarding + transit stipend + bonuses
📅 Mondays | ~4.5 hrs/week (facilitation + prep)

Perfect for educators, youth workers, and counselors passionate about empowering the next generation!

👉🏾Apply Here

🔗 LEVELUP Links: Training + Funding Opportunities

[10/17] The Keep It 100 Pitch Competition - Win $50,000 for your big idea

Skip Grants Partner: We're thrilled to partner with Skip Grants, a platform that has helped over 1 million entrepreneurs secure $2B+ in funding with AI powered tools that simplify grant applications! 💰[Sign Up here!]

Want to see your training, professional development, webinar opportunity listed here? Reach out to us at [email protected]!

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