The NYC Animal Advocacy Network is your portal into the animal rights landscape in New York City. A quick check on our calendar will let you know activities and events are going on around town. We are here to inform you of and participate in high-visibility demos, low-key advocacy and everything in between. So if you want to DO something for the animals and meet like-minded people, this is the Meetup for you! We are also committed to building community by organizing joint events with our s …

NYC Jewish Veg*ns Meetup is a gathering place for vegetarians, vegans, and those concerned with animal rights consciousness throughout the NYC Jewish community. www.meetup.com/jewishvegns

Vegan & Veg kids want to meet & play with others who share the feeling - we're friends of animals on the land, sea, & air. :) A social and support group for vegan and vegetarian children and their parents living inNew York City. Let's celebrate with get-togethers, holidays, birthday parties and picnics - all veg! Many groups are veg, but don't have many kids or kid-friendly activities. Other groups are kid-friendly, but animal-filled (not in the nice way)! This special group will help your k …

Animals Asia Foundation is a Hong Kong-based government-registered animal welfare charity founded by Jill Robinson MBE in 1998. It also has charitable status in the UK, Italy, Germany, the USA and Australia with donations being tax-deductible in these countries. It has additional offices in China. Our NYC support group was formed in July of 2009. Our goal is to support Animals Asia in its mission to improve the lives of all animals in Asia, end cruelty and restore respect for animals Asia-wide …

Hi! Veggie Lover, We would like to make this group a place for anyone who is interested in a plant-based lifestyle.Come and join us in a local Vegetarian/Vegan Meetup, enjoy delicious meals, share your favorite recipes, walking in the city and make new friends! Sincerely, Lorina & Jimmy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Veggie Fonders, Since I no longer live in NYC, I would like to step down as organizer of FUN NYC Vegetarian Dining-out Group.  It's been a pleasure meet …

This is a group for people who want to learn and share their knowledge about holistic lifestyles, healthy eating, and food preperation. The Organizer, Gail Zikri, has trained with some of the most notable chefs/health pros in the tri-state area and throughout the country . She is a great vegan, vegetarian and raw-living food chef and educator and has been teaching Yoga for over 15 years. She currently conducts various classes in the Hoboken and NYC area, and will even give classes in your own ki …

As the name suggests, Vegunks is a group of ethical vegan and vegetarian climbers/mountaineers, created for the purpose of organizing daytrips to the Gunks (and possibly other areas).  ALL levels and abilities are welcome, including folks who had never climbed before.  The point here is not to climb 5.12, but rather to create a community of compassionate, easy-going climbers, make new, like-minded friends, and have fun!  If the group shows interest, we may also plan extended mountaineering trips …

This group is only open to veg parents who are raising a vegetarian/vegan child (or expecting/pregnant veg parents) in NYC.  Together, we go to veg restaurants, have potlucks, picnics in the park, easter egg hunts, Halloween parties, and more. Please join us on facebook. Also, "like" my website/blog focused on offering resources and tips for parents raising veg kids. Looking forward to meeting you!

This meetup is for those people interested in sponsoring and joining a vegan based health, fitness, wellness, and social community center. The planned center will feature: - A full gym with cardio machines, weight machines, and free weights. - Group Pilates, yoga, aerobics, weight training, martial arts, meditation, and other classes. - Dancing classes to include ballroom, jazz, and tap. - Educational classes and speakers on nutrition, cooking, fitness, health, and plant-based lifestyles. …

NYC Vegan / Vegetarian Eating and Events! NYC Vegans was started by Daphne Cheng on March 15, 2011.  On Oct. 15, 2012, after 19 fantastic months of her leadership, she stepped down.  I am now organizing the group. Thanks to Daphne for all her excellent work!  Below is Daphne's original group description.  New York has so many excellent vegan / vegetarian restaurants and resources.  I look forward to builiding on Daphne's legacy of success, with excellent events for NYC Vegans. -David Greene Don …

I decided to start this meet-up group because I've noticed that Hoboken is not as vegan/vegetarian friendly as it could and should be. However, I strongly believe that there is strength in numbers and the first step is to find each other. If you live in Hoboken (or spend time here) and would like to see more vegan/vegetarian options around town, plus explore the ones that do exist, and get to know other vegans/vegetarians in the area, then this is the group for you! (and veg curious folks are we …

New York Animal Rights Alliance America is now waging a revolution on the New York Center for Animal Care and Control. We hit the streets in large numbers with flyers and signs to give the City of NY a strong message, WE ARE NOT GOING TO TAKE THE SLAUGHTER OF OUR DOGS AND CATS **ANYMORE** and demand the killing ends now, that the pounds in Queens and the Bronx be built after the city just won their appeal NOT to build them, that decency and compassion and patience and MONEY is allocated to our …

Do you love climbing and other outdoor adventures?  Do you love challenging yourself, and leaning over the edge of your comfort zone?  Do you find it hard to separate your love of nature from the environment you wish to preserve or the creatures you wish to let live?  Do you wish you could share this with others who "get it"? Welcome to Vedge.  I am truly grateful for the friends I have made through this meetup and the adventures we have shared.  We seem to attract some of the nicest, most thoug …

Have you asked yourself, "Where are the individuals rocking vegetarianism, veganism and very cool ideas in the Mile Square City and the JC?" If you have, welcome to V Rock! The Hoboken + Jersey City Vegetarian + Vegan Meetup where men and women rock connection over conscious, delicious cuisine to create positive change for ourselves, our cities, animals and Earth. We're a tribe from all walks of life - V-Rockers - vegetarians, vegans and the very cool - who strive to be conscious and compassio …

The Four Noble Truths are not any religion at all. They are a methodology: 1. to understand the problem; 2. to realize the origination of the problem; 3. to cease the problem only if the origination of the problem is ceased; 4. to establish the procedure and path to cease the origination of the problem; 5. to practice the right path to cease the problem; 6. to liberate from the problem. There are no formal prerequisites and the classes are free. Let's explore the original teachings of the histor …

Are you the only vegetarian or vegan in your Midtown office? Let's grab lunch at vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurants in Midtown where we can share a variety of tasty dishes.

Our monthly gatherings with chef Divya Alter feature a four course vegetarian Ayurvedic dinners. Each delicious course is carefully designed to ensure maximum nutritional, bio-energetic (pranic) and healing value. Dinner is served in a relaxed community atmosphere. Opening you to meet your neighbor and make meaningful connections all while enjoying a beautiful meal.

What is this group about? The name says it all. Gather with the girls and enjoy a vegan lunch and a little conversation. Think "girls night out" only daytime and without the crowded dance floor. Now, a hangover is still very much a possibility. On occasion, members may gather to volunteer at a shelter, take a field trip to a rescue farm, or do a little Vegan Shopping. Who can join this group? Currently our members range from ages mid 20's to mid 40's. We are students, business women, and moms. I …

Let's sweat together, eat healthy cuisine together and take our health seriously! This group is for anyone who is interested in getting healthier!! All fitness levels are welcome and all types of eaters too (vegetarian/vegan/omnivores-- no judgements!). There will be outings/events like: bootcamps (indoor and outdoor), yoga classes, brunches, dinners, nutritional cleanses, zumba workshops... you name it!! We will get healthy and have fun together!

Welcome! This group is for Vegetarians and Vegans who live in and around Astoria. As of this writing, there aren't any veg-only restaurants in Western Queens, but there are still great food options for us. We just have to find it and eat it! Our dinners will be small casual events. Most likely 6-8 people at a time.

This group is for anyone who is single and passionate about being vegetarian enough that they would prefer their partner to be as well. I noticed there are lots of vegetarian/vegan groups and lots of single groups but no groups for vegetarian singles. Join our Facebook Page. Check out our website.

I want to create a group that is pretty local to Brooklyn where a group of mid 20 to mid 30 somethings can get together pretty regularly and share food, drink, laughs and our lives. I'm new to Brooklyn and have already heard of fun not mainstream vegan places and would love if a group of people new to Brooklyn could get together with seasoned Brooklyn vegans and share what makes this such an amazing place to live! Ideally, drinks or a dinner (either at a local vegan spot or a potluck at one of o …

Hey there, NYC gay vegan single guys! Are you out there? If so, I want to host a dinner party (or dinner parties) for you! I'm about to embark on a vegan cooking adventure, and I thought I'd combine my cooking project with my interest in meeting and uniting gay single vegans. Of course, if there are others who'd like to host, I'll be happy to attend your dinner parties as well!

This group is interested in the role that plant foods play in preventing and fighting disease. We are trying to switch to a plant-based diet (or have already switched!) and focus on how to make the best food choices. As a group, we put all of the pieces together using easy-to-understand evidence-based information developed by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). We'll discuss how to identify and choose meat and dairy alternatives. We'll also sample new tasty recipes!

Bringing together the low fat raw vegan community in NYC every 2 weeks for potlucks a.k.a. "Fruitlucks" and possible dance parties! Come meet with other positive, healthy like-minded people or come just to hang out and learn more about the lifestyle. Bring your favorite low fat raw vegan dish, salad, fruit, even cut up veggies with your favorite raw vegan dip! Message me: Vegan/plant-based and raw speakers, athletes, stand-up comedians and food demo champions encouraged to share their experience …

Welcome raw/vegans, those interested in healthy food and lifestyle, chefs, artists, and the peculiar! We are an enthusiastic bunch of creative, health conscious, loving individuals eager to share the raw vegan lifestyle. We are committed to community, facilitating raw food education, potlucks, field trips, exploring local restaurants, and more, sharing innovative, high-vibe, healthy gastronomy. We are pushing the boundaries with raw vegan cuisine, mixing exotic flavors, making gourmet plates, pl …

This is a group for anyone interested in weekend brunching action, hanging out, sharing meals, sipping mimosas and knocking back some coffee. All are welcome, veggie or not. Get into it! Pancake image is from veganyumyum.com. All rights belong to her.

Calling all NYC area foodies interested in healthy eating, enjoying fine wine, good companionship, warm atmosphere for social and business networking, in relaxed and comfortable Manhattan (primarily) venues, with no rush to leave, all at affordable cost. We will not be going to restaurants for their regular meals, you can do that on your own. We plan frequent meet-ups in select private and unique venues, buffet or sit-down, and encourage your opinions for what you want most to enjoy. Classes, gu …