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 …

Bringing yoga out of the studio, not just physically but the principles as well. Various outdoor yoga locations, occasional musical guests, yoga hikes, vegan potlucks and other outdoor yogic playing. Nature will be the main setting but there may be some "urban" settings as well. A vinyasa-based asana session with storytelling and jokes and practical spiritualism will be thrown into the pot. Various workshops will also be offered.

Meet fellow Raw Foodists near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw food meals, and discuss vegan diet and health issues. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome!We hope to educate, support and inspire you to live a healthy life and support you where you are. This group will help you find a program that best suits your needs without judgment.

Meet fellow Raw Foodists near you! Come to a local Raw Food Meetup to have fun, share raw/living food & vegan recipes and share your experiences with this fun & dynamic community. Anyone interested in the raw/live food diet and lifestyle is welcome! Meet others interested in taking their life and health to the next level with Raw, Live Vegan & SuperFoods. This is an amazing space where you can: Connect with others. Share and receive raw food recipes, tips etc with other members of the group …

This group is for anyone living in the New York City area following the diet of Dr. John McDougall, a vegan, no oil diet designed to give you optimum weight loss and health. Meet with others to discuss challenges of trying to follow the diet living in a "Western-diet" dominated city. Swap recipes, share restaurant ideas, books, anything to support the process of staying on track to perfect health!

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 …

Come taste some great food and enjoy the company of new people while doing something healthy for yourself. If you want to eat healthier and would love to start cooking at home more often, this group is for you. It's a great place to learn how to cook whole foods in a way that's practical and repeatable. Most individuals who come to my classes are able to repeat the recipes at home with ease! Classes use all organic food except for items that cannot be found organic on the day of purchase. Th …

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 …

If you are a parent raising a vegetarian or vegan child in NYC, please join! We have potlucks, pizza parties, picnics in the park and other get-togethers. Together, we create community events and activities for veg kids (and their parents!) to enjoy. All ideas are welcome. Please join us on facebook Also, "like" my website/blog focused on offering resources and tips for parents raising veg kids

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 …

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 …

We positively promote a vegan lifestyle through our events, content, and community. Mission Our mission is to positively introduce plant based ideology into today’s mainstream society. At our large-scale event, we do this by showcasing new and existing products that make everyday vegan life more convenient and accessible. Description The Seed is a plant based lifestyle company, focused on six elements of awareness and education affecting vegans, vegetarians, and the veg curious: Health & Wellnes …

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.

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 …

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.

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!

Join our monthly meetings for some delicious fruit and meet some new positive minded people...You don't need to be a raw-foodie to join this group, we welcome everybody who wants to learn more about healthy lifestyle, the raw-food movement, veganism, or just to hang out for a fun meeting with some awesome people ;) Just bring some of your favorite fruit, some fresh juice or a raw dish to share with everyone and make some new friends.

CWW Brooklyn Literary Salon at Wild Ginger Pan-Asian Vegan Café 112 Smith St (between Dean St & Pacific St) Brooklyn, NY 11201 Neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill http://wildgingeronline.com/ APPLY: https://cww.submittable.com/submit/19153 www.cambridgewritersworkshop.org CWW hosts and discussion leaders: Diana Norma Szokolyai, Jonah Kruvant, and special guests Meetings: Saturday 1-3 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of March - May 2013 Location: Wild Ginger Teahouse, 112 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 1120 …

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 …

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 …

Social Happy Hour or Health? Who says you have to choose one or the other -- you can have it all! Calling all health enthusiasts who are looking to throw back a few with like minded individuals. I started this group because I wanted to put together happy hours with fun people and healthy food. Join us!

This is a group that has been long in the making, a group for Russian Jewish expats, children of Russian Jewish expats, or Russian speakers who are Jewish in identity and culture, but perhaps minimally in practice. In my movement through the American Jewish world, it has become very clear that the Russian Jewish identity is complex and difficult to translate even when language is no longer a barrier. So, I think it would be great for fellow Russian Jews to get together and begin exploring the pr …