This website is the headquarters for Vegan Drinks in New York City. The next event will be Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Angels & Kings Bar in Manhattan.

DJ Grand Format will be playing some punk rock, some shoegaze and some hip-hop for your ears.

This month, a portion of the bar proceeds and any money you throw in the donation jar will benefit the not-for-profit Civil Liberties Defense Center and its ongoing work to protect the rights of animal rights activists throughout the U.S.

The CLDC's mission focuses on defending and upholding civil liberties through education, outreach, litigation, and legal support and assistance. The CLDC strives to preserve the strength and vitality of the Bill of Rights and the U.S. and state constitutions, as well as to protect freedom of expression. The CLDC has provided education to activists on their rights to protest, as well as post-9/11 free-speech-chilling legislation like the Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act (AETA). The CLDC has been instrumental in supporting activists targeted by the Green Scare through its public education campaigns and defense of activists. In addition, the CLDC is working with organizations like the Center for Constitutional Rights to dismantle Communications Management Units (CMUs), experimental federal prison units designed to isolate certain prisoners (e.g., Muslim men, animal rights and environmental activists) from the rest of the prison population and the outside world because they have been labeled "terrorists" by the government.

The following Vegan Drinks NYC will be on February 23, 2012.

We have information about Vegan Drinks in other cities and some tips on how to organize your own Vegan Drinks. And for people who like such things, and an FAQ.

Vegan Drinks is a monthly social networking* event for people interested in promoting veganism and advocating for animal rights. Vegan Drinks’ mission is to bring together a diverse group of people—from cupcake aficionados to animal lawyers to veg*ns of all stripes in between—to build new coalitions and promote the sharing of resources. Vegan Drinks is for newbies and oldies. All we expect is an interest in animal rights, veganism and the pursuit of after-work fun. Show up and introduce yourself, pass around business cards (if you've got ‘em) and embarrass yourself at least once an hour.

*Although we think love is grand, Vegan Drinks is not a singles’ event. But, if you happen to meet the love of your life at Vegan Drinks, don't forget to invite us to the wedding!

Vegans Like To Eat, Too

As of November, 2010, we are offering a special dedicated snack menu at Vegan Drinks. Also, SuperVegan has created a map of recommended restaurants in the neighborhood which are open late enough to go after Vegan Drinks.

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What to do?

• Be friendly! We'll be passing out nametags, so you can march right up to someone and greet them by name.
• Promote! If you're representing an organization (either as an employee or volunteer or general supporter), talk up the organization and the work you've been involved in. If you're representing you, talk up your vegan and AR interests, your favorite restaurant, your dream job for animals, your blog, etc., etc.
• Make a shout out! Starting around 8pm, we'll turn down the music and encourage people to promote themselves, their groups and/or causes for 30 seconds. If you represent a veg*n or animal rights group, come prepared with your spiel and literature!
• Sip a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, we don't care!) and relax with like-minded folks for a couple of hours.

What to bring?

• Business cards
• Pamphlets promoting your organization
• Tip money for the cute bartenders
• Your A-game

Vegan Drinks takes place the last Thursday of the month (usually; check the date to be sure!) at Angels & Kings in New York City’s East Village from 7pm to 10pm. It's an alcohol-based event and it's at a bar, so you have to be at least 21 years old.

If you have questions or comments, contact us at info@vegandrinks.org.

There is no dress code. If you come straight from work in a suit, we promise not to make fun of you. Entrance is free, but the booze is not. Remember to tip your friendly bartender!