Event

VEG-O-WEEN

Local Vegans and Swanky Manhattan Restaurant Team Up for Frighteningly Tasty Halloween Bash to Benefit Mercy For Animals

New York, NY Veg friendly foodies: put on your Halloween best! Veg-O-Ween, New York's vegan Halloween dance party, returns for a second year on Saturday, October 29 at Crema, an upscale Mexican restaurant happily taking on the vegan challenge for the event. Adding hand passed gourmet tapas and a happy hour to the delicious mix, this year's party promises to be bigger, better, and a bit fancier than the last.

Of course Veg-O-Weens' commitment to Mercy for Animals remains the same. Co-organizers Jessica Mahady of Veggie Conquest and Robyn Lazara of the Make the Connection Project are pleased to announce that proceeds will benefit this animal protection nonprofit organization.

The party will be emceed by vegan comedienne Kate Wolff and DJed by vegan DJ Lil Ray. Guests are encouraged enter both the costume contest and raffle to compete for prizes from local and national vegan vendors. Happy Hour is from 9:30 to 10:30 (early arrival is a must!).

Where: Crema, 111 West 17th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues), Manhattan
When: Saturday, October 29 at 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $35 in advance, $40 at the door (21 and over).