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9 Awesome Vegan Things to Do in NYC This December

From comedy shows to markets bursting with holiday cheer, there are plenty of ways to get in the festive spirit this December.

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From comedy shows to markets bursting with holiday cheer, there are plenty of ways to get in the festive spirit this December.

Vegan Shop-Up

Saturday, December 14th, 12-5pm

Pine Box Rock Shop // 12 Grattan St. Brooklyn, NY, 11206

Holidaze Part 2 is the last all-vegan pop-up market this year. Discover vegan foods and purchase cruelty-free holiday gifts all under one roof. Bring an appetite for vendors such as Gone Pie, Peaceful Provisions, The Mexi Boys, Vodega NYC, and more!

Astoria Vegan Drag Show

Saturday, December 14th, 8-10pm

Icon Bar // 31-84 33rd Street, Astoria, NY 11106

Head to Astoria for a vegan drag show to raise money for Anonymous for the Voiceless. The suggested donation is $20 at the door.

Terms of Endearment Croissants at Champs Diner

December 14th-15th

Champs Diner // 197 Meserole St. Brooklyn, New York, 11206

Catch a limited batch of Terms of Endearment sprinkle croissants at Champs Diner December 14th-15th only! Freshly baked, covered in chocolate and festive sprinkles, you can’t go wrong. While supplies last, so run don’t walk.

Screamer’s Pizzeria Crown Heights 1 Year Anniversary

Sunday, December 15th

Screamer’s Pizzeria // 685 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Celebrate Screamer’s 1 year anniversary (plus hitting 70K on Instagram) at their Crown Heights location. You can expect giant slices of mouthwatering pizza … all vegan of course! The celebration starts at noon and will run all day until they sell out.

Tell You What Comedy Show Christmas Spectacular

Tuesday, December 17th, 8:30-10pm

St. Marks Comedy Club // 12 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10003

Enjoy an evening of comedy while you feast on vegan empanadas! Head to VSpot’s back room for a holiday comedy show. Comics include: Mark Normand, Ben Kirschenbaum, Mae Planert, Sabrina Robinson, Jessica Clayton, and Rich Happel.

Lights & Latkes with Jewish Veg

Tuesday, December 17th, 7-10pm

Empire State Building // 350 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10118

Join Jewish Veg to celebrate Hanukkah vegan style! There will be plenty of vegan food, menorah lighting, and dreidel. Go to eventbrite.com and search “Lights & Latkes with Jewish Veg” for tickets.

Painting with Food

Wednesday, December 18th, 6:30-9pm

Urban Vegan Kitchen // 41 Carmine Street, New York, NY 10014

Learn how to paint with watercolors, enjoy delicious vegan food, and meet like-minded individuals. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Bushwick No Carne Market

Friday, December 20th, 4-10pm

Absurd Conclave // 360 Jefferson St. Brooklyn, NY

Catch vendors such as Fablish Foods and Drinktreo! This special holiday party will celebrate the launch of No Carne Market, a free vegan night market.

Ultimate Vegan Day Trip

Multiple Dates

16 Cypress Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

This immersive full day vegan tour features vegan soap making, vegan restaurant hopping, cocktails, a vegan cheese shop, and vegan ice cream. Tour dates are December 19th and 26th.

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