SuperVegan New York City Events Calendar

Behind the Lens: New York City Shelter Dogs

2009-08-23T01:57:39.000Z

Aug 23, 2009
From MCNY: Photographer Charlotte Dumas will speak about her portraits of New York City shelter dogs, now on view in Dutch Seen: New York Rediscovered, followed by a discussion with dog handlers from Animal Care & Control of New York City about their work in rescuing, caring for, and finding homes for homeless and abandoned animals throughout the five boroughs. Ms. Dumas has concentrated her career on photographing animals, including stray dogs in Palermo, Italy; race horses in France and Italy; wolves in Norway, Sweden, and the United States; and tigers in captivity around the United States. The event will be preceded by a “meet and greet” with several shelter dogs (available for adoption) on the Museum’s front terrace. Free with Museum admission. Reservations recommended, please call 212.534.1672, 3395.

MFA Volunteer Orientation Session

2009-08-23T01:46:50.000Z

Aug 23, 2009
From MFA: An informative overview and "how-to" session to introduce both new and more seasoned activists to MFA's programs in promoting ethical veganism. Vegan snacks provided. Convenient to 4-5-6 subway, 86th St. stop. http://www.mercyforanimals.org/events.asp?state=NY RSVP: LydiaC@MercyForAnimals.org or call Lydia at (610) 570-3858

MFA Volunteer Orientation Session

2009-08-23T01:47:36.000Z

Aug 26, 2009
From MFA: An informative overview and "how-to" session to introduce both new and more seasoned activists to MFA's programs in promoting ethical veganism. Vegan snacks provided. Convenient to 4-5-6 subway, 86th St. stop. http://www.mercyforanimals.org/events.asp?state=NY RSVP: LydiaC@MercyForAnimals.org or call Lydia at (610) 570-3858

NY Bike Jumble

2009-09-10T13:59:13.000Z

Sep 13, 2009
http://www.nybikejumble.com/ From the Jumble: The NY Bike Jumble is an annual celebration of the influence New York City continues to have on cycling and a market for novice and experienced cyclists. From inexpensive "beater" bikes to high end merchandise, the Jumble aims to get more people on the road, whether you're a kid or an adult. Showcasing the vitality of cycling culture here in New York, we feature NYC-based cycling artisans including Johnny Coast, Taliah Lempert and Outlier cycling clothes among others.

Farm Sanctuary's September ACTivist Meeting

2009-09-12T16:45:34.000Z

Sep 24, 2009
From FS: At the September meeting, we’ll be discussing how to combine the joys of cooking and eating with effective activism. RSVP to David: dbenzaquen@farmsanctuary.org

Food and Climate Change: The Meat of the Matter

2009-09-18T14:52:18.000Z

Sep 25, 2009
Mia MacDonald (executive director of Brighter Green and Farm Sanctuary board member) and Marisa Miller Wolfson (outreach director of Kind Green Planet) discuss connections between food, agriculture and global warming. As part of Climate Week, which is being held in NYC in conjunction with the UN General Assembly and special session on climate change, this workshop will address the contribution of meat and dairy production to rising greenhouse gas emissions, and the steps we need to take to reduce our “foodprint” and sustain our planet. This workshop is sponsored by NYU's student group Earth Matters and Farm Sanctuary.

Walk for Farm Animals

2009-09-12T16:50:58.000Z

Oct 4, 2009
From FS: Join Farm Sanctuary as we raise critical funds for and awareness about our rescue, education and advocacy efforts to protect farm animals. Join us for eats, treats and an awesome raffle with great prizes. This year’s speaker line-up includes Farm Sanctuary President and Co-founder Gene Baur, Jane Velez-Mitchell, author and host of HLN’s “Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell,” New York State Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, and Shawn Sweeney of the Jane Goodall Institute. Special musical guest Joy Askew will also be performing, so don’t miss it! Register: http://www.walkforfarmanimals.org/registration.htm

Lantern Books' 10th Anniversary Party

2009-10-06T16:02:38.000Z

Oct 8, 2009
Lantern Books is turning ten! Celebrate a decade of fantastic vegetarian and animal advocacy books at Lantern's tenth anniversary party, this Thursday at Jivamukti Yoga Center. The essential info: it's 1) free and 2) catered with delicious vegan food from Jivamukti's cafe.

New York Week for the Animals

2009-10-06T16:59:22.000Z

Oct 10, 2009
http://newyorkanimals.org/ Animal World USA is pleased to announce that the 1st New York Week for the Animals is scheduled for October 10-18, 2009. The special week will highlight the importance that animals play in our lives and bring communities together on behalf of the animals throughout the great state of New York. This statewide event is designed to celebrate and build awareness on behalf of all animals, as well as recognize the organizations and citizens who support them. The 1st New York Week for the Animals is bringing together educators, advocates, animal shelters, rescue organizations, sanctuaries, businesses, students, musicians, artists, pastors, community leaders, and caring citizens in an exciting week of community-building activities. The exciting week will feature awesome pet adoption festivals and events, pet therapy in hospitals, school/art displays and activities, theater events, educational activities, bird watching/walking tours, kid’s art days, library story-telling and R.E.A.D. dog activities, blessings of the animals at shelters and parks, concerts, book signings, special Animal World USA magazine to celebrate the week, low cost spay and neuter opportunities, meet and greet events, special animal law seminars, pet therapy in school classrooms including special needs students, salute to working/search & rescue K-9’s, documentary showings, vegetarian festivals and so much more! All these events will shine the spotlight on the amazing animals and compassionate people of New York who love them. It is a unique opportunity to change the history for the animals by collectively coming together. Precious lives which will be saved and communities will be transformed during this week through a wide variety of animal-related events and activities. Special events are being scheduled and can be viewed on the website calendar, and more are being added regularly. If you would like to learn more, become involved, list an event, please call 877-454-0807 or visit the official website at http://newyorkanimals.org/ You may also learn more about the AWUSA Weeks campaign at http://www.weeksfortheanimals.org/ and http://www.animalworldusa.org/

Catskill Animal Sanctuary's Arts and Music Festival

2009-10-08T01:40:08.000Z

Oct 10, 2009
From CAS: Enjoy live music with Joy Askew and Erin Hobson; wine tasting with Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits; chili cook-off among local restaurants including: Luna 61, Garden Street Café, Rosendale Café, Mother Earth, and Garden Café on the Green; art auction with many well-known photographers; barn tours and hay rides; and 150 amazing animals. Transportation available from NYC. Admission $10. For more information or to reserve your seat on the charter bus from NYC, please visit http://www.casanctuary.org/ or contact Michelle Alvarez, CAS Director of Outreach, at michelle@casanctuary.org or 917-414-9428.

Alicia Silverstone Culinary Demo

2009-09-12T16:55:55.000Z

Oct 10, 2009
Silverstone whips up a few vegan dishes as part of the NYC Wine and Food Festival. Purchase tickets ($35) here: http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com/2009/view-events.php?event=83

NYC VegFest

2009-10-07T22:15:55.000Z

Oct 11, 2009
http://vegfest.webs.com/ The 1st edition of NYC VegFest is an outdoor festival-come rain or shine from 11am to 5pm, we will celebrate Vegetarianism and it is free to the public. There are so many reasons to choose a vegetarian diet: for health, the planet, and our precious animals. The NYC VegFest has something for everyone to enjoy, so please come w/your friends & family. Peas & blessings! 11:00am Yoga with Brian and Tati noon Dr. Gary Null 12:30 performance by Gio 1:00 performance by Demi Davis 1:15 David Benzaquen-Farm Sanctuary 1:30 Lydia Chaundry-MFA 1:45 Sharon Valencik-Author of Sweet Utopia 2:00 Heidi Murdock-Golden Era Network 2:30 Ashley Byrne-PETA 3:00 Masta Killa-member of Wu-tang Clan 3:30 Yoga w/Hosh Yoga Group 4:00 Tai Chi w/Sifu Tom 5pm Closing Ceremony Copyright ©2009

Farm Sanctuary Dinner Night at Blossom

2009-09-12T17:37:30.000Z

Oct 16, 2009
Tonight a portion of the tab for your delicious vegan fare at Blossom or Blossom Cafe will be donated to Farm Sanctuary.

Veg Social NYC's first NY potluck

2009-10-16T14:45:44.000Z

Oct 17, 2009
Food starts at 5 p.m. Contact Jeff for more info: vegsocialnyc@gmail.com or 609-610-5613. The apartment is four blocks from the F train. Use the front entrance to the building from East Broadway and head right to the A tower. Call or text with questions. Bring a vegan dish to share, or just yourself.

Vegan Cooking Class and Yoga Celebration

2009-10-07T03:27:41.000Z

Oct 18, 2009
Join Sangha Yoga Shala founder Alana Kessler, MS, RD, CDN, CYT and Dages Keates of Delicious Dialogues for an evening of viddles and vegan vibrancy! I am thrilled to be leading this Yum Yoga at the beautiful Sangha Yoga Shala in the heart of Williamsburg (designed by our own Maria Gray!). The evening gets started with a hands-on cooking demo so that you'll be able to recreate these recipes for the holidays. As the grub cooks, we step into a supportive and expansive yoga practice designed to get you feeling radiant and balanced from the inside out. Then, we'll lounge and dine in a leisurely fashion, enjoying all of the goodies we created from the best whole food ingredients. Entrees includes healthy veggie versions of traditional holiday treats and a few surprises... the menu is being finalized so check back soon! About Dages: Dages loves to cook whole foods that make folks feel and look their very best. She manages the nutritional design and cooks at Heartland and The Garden Retreat Center and offers private nutritional counseling and workshops through her Manhattan based business, Delicious Dialogues. She is a graduate from Bard College and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. $60 for 1 person (sign up), $90 for 2 people (sign up) With: Alana Kessler and Dages Keates Register: http://www.sanghayoganyc.com/main.shtml

"Fowl Play" Movie Screening presented by MFA

2009-09-21T23:12:03.000Z

Oct 27, 2009
From MFA: In honor of October's World Go Vegan Week, MFA proudly presents a special screening of Fowl Play, an award-winning documentary that exposes the plight of factory-farmed egg-laying hens through interviews with people who are fighting to save them. Fowl Play leaves viewers with a groundbreaking message of personal change and community outreach. Free and open to the Public. screening to be followed by a brief Q&A/discussion session. Seating is limited! Please RSVP to LydiaC@mercyforanimals.org

Dirt Candy Birthday Dinner

2009-10-24T07:13:22.000Z

Oct 29, 2009
From DC: On Thursday, October 29 Dirt Candy restaurant turns one year old! Chef Amanda Cohen will celebrate a whirlwind and eventful first year by offering a special deal that night (on what is already one of the best values around) at Dirt Candy. To mark opening time and date - the doors opened for business and first guests were served at 5:30pm on 10/29/08 - all appetizers on the menu will be $5.30 and all entrees will be $10.29. Dinner that night is by reservation only, and can be made by calling 212-228-7732, or online at www.opentable.com. Dirt Candy is also offering free birthday cake Tuesday, 10/27 to Saturday, 10/31and a free Jalapeño Hush Puppy to each table.

Rockin' Out for Farm Animals II

2009-09-18T15:16:01.000Z

Oct 29, 2009
From Farm Sanctuary: Join us for another rendition of Rockin’ Out for Farm Animals, Farm Sanctuary’s famous awareness-raising concerts. This Halloween-themed show will include performances by Debra from Devi, HERE and Athena Reich and will be hosted by National Advocacy Organizer Jasmin Singer and New York Advocacy Organizer David Benzaquen. The show will be at Kenny’s Castaways and will begin at 7 p.m. sharp. $10 admission, 21+.

NYC Lobbying for Farm Animals Workshop

2009-10-26T13:40:53.000Z

Nov 5, 2009
Join The Humane Society of the United States and Farm Sanctuary for a special workshop to find out how you can make a tremendous difference for farm animals in New York State and beyond. Our presentation will spotlight key issues affecting farm animals and cover everything you need to be an effective citizen advocate for their protection. We'll show you basic, but effective, lobby techniques. You'll learn how a bill becomes law, what influences a legislator, and what legislation affecting farm animals we expect to be considered by the state legislature. Attend this free seminar and gather all the tools and techniques you need to be a successful citizen lobbyist. Don't forget to bring your photo ID for the school’s security desk. Hope to see you there! This event is generously hosted and co-sponsored by the NYU Law School Student Animal Legal Defense Fund. Official RSVP - http://bit.ly/farmanimals110509

Veg Social NYC's first Brooklyn potluck

2009-10-16T14:48:02.000Z

Nov 5, 2009
Bring your friends, your favorite vegan dish to share, or just yourself. Food starts at 7 p.m. Contact Anthony for more info: ant_zacchino@yahoo.com or 609-903-1675. The apartment is on the same block as Borough Hall with 2, 3, 4, 5, M, and R trains. Ring buzzer for 3A. Call or text with questions.

Fowl Play Screening presented by Student Animal Legal Defense Fund & Mercy For Animals

2009-11-05T03:45:35.000Z

Nov 11, 2009
Join the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund (SALDF) and Mercy For Animals to watch an award-winning film, and of course, to have some great vegan food! Details are below: Fowl Play is a documentary that exposes the horrific lives of factory-farmed laying hens through interviews with people who are working to save them. Fowl Play was named the Best Short Documentary at the Fallbrook Film Festival. The event will feature questions and answers by Mercy for Animals, as well as vegan food and drinks. Time: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: NYU Furman Hall Classroom 216 Sponsors: Mercy for Animals, NYU SALDF, New York Law School SALDF, Cardozo SALDF, Brooklyn SALDF, Seton Hall SALDF Any questions? Contact Lesley.peterson@brooklaw.edu.

Vegan Drinks!

2008-05-01T19:56:20.000Z

Nov 20, 2009
Vegan Drinks is a monthly social networking event for people interested in promoting veganism and advocating for animal rights. Vegan Drinks (usually) takes place the last Thursday of the month at Angels & Kings in New York City’s East Village from 7pm to 9pm.

Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar NYC launch party

2009-11-09T19:50:24.000Z

When: Wed Nov 25, 2009 12am to 2am UTC

Where: Moo Shoes, 78 Orchard St New York, NY 10002
Event Status: confirmed

Vegan Drinks!

2008-05-01T19:56:20.000Z

Dec 18, 2009
Vegan Drinks is a monthly social networking event for people interested in promoting veganism and advocating for animal rights. Vegan Drinks (usually) takes place the last Thursday of the month at Angels & Kings in New York City’s East Village from 7pm to 9pm.

MFA's Celebrating Compassion Gala

2009-10-29T16:22:17.000Z

Jan 24, 2010
From MFA: Mingle with celebrity guests of honor while enjoying organic wine from Frey Vineyards, and vegan hors d'oeuvres from some of New York's top vegan restaurants. Celebrity guests of honor include legendary artist Peter Max, CNN's Jane Velez-Mitchell, HBO film producer Tom Simon,Super Size Me co-star and author Alex Jamieson, famed musician Nellie McKay, bestselling author Victoria Moran, "Discerning Brute" Joshua Katcher, GirlieGirlArmy's Chloe Jo Berman, and many more. Tickets cost $75 and can be purchased here. The formal affairs will raise important funds to support MFA's life-saving work on behalf of animals. Please purchase your tickets today, as quantities are limited and each event is expected to sell out.