Events

Seaside Dinner Social in Long Beach

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for an evening of delicious food and community at The Fresh Beet, located along the Long Beach Boardwalk. Inspired by the rhythm of the coast and seasonal ingredients, The Fresh Beet offers a menu centered on fresh, nourishing foods in a relaxed beachside setting.

Our party will celebrate The Fresh Beet joining our Plant Powered Plates initiative and feature a special talk by Rakesh Bhargava, Development Director of World Vegan Vision’s New York Chapter. Guests will also enjoy a three-course, whole food, plant-based meal prepared exclusively for our group, featuring:
• Thai Tide Salad paired with Green with Envy Juice
• Hash Plate with Tofu paired with Root Awakening Juice
• Mini Muffins paired with a Beetroot Lavender Latte

The fixed price of $45 includes your meal, drinks, and gratuity. Gluten-free options are available. All dishes are prepared with minimal oil and are low in added salt and sugar.

All reservations are requested by 12:00 PM on Friday, August 21. After this time, limited space may be available, and we may not be able to honor refund requests.

Hosted by Myron White, PPMNY Volunteer

Movie Night in Sea Cliff: What the Health

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a home-hosted gathering and community screening of What the Health.

This investigative documentary explores the connections among diet, chronic disease, and the influence of major industries on public health. Following filmmaker Kip Andersen, the film examines why leading health organizations may be overlooking the role of animal-based and processed foods in conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Featuring insights from physicians, researchers, and consumer advocates, What the Health invites viewers to consider how food choices, industry interests, and a plant-powered diet can shape personal and public health.

After the film, we’ll open the floor for a group discussion to share reflections and takeaways.

Guests are invited to bring a light snack to share as we mix and mingle before the screening. In the spirit of the film, bring a dish made only with whole plant foods — whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Please, no animal-based foods, vegan processed foods, white flours, or added oils, and we ask you to minimize added sweeteners and salt.

Not sure what to bring? Reach out to info@ppmny.org for simple dish ideas or explore recipes via our website at ppmny.org/recipes.

Hosted by Irene and Ron Rizzo. This event may take place outdoors, if weather permits.

Eating You Alive: Movie Night in Harlem

Presented in partnership with Columbia University’s Center for Community Health

Join us for a free community screening of Eating You Alive in West Harlem.

Whether you’re passionate about improving your own health or supporting the health of your community, Eating You Alive offers an inspiring look at how food can play a powerful role in preventing, treating, and even reversing chronic disease. Featuring leading physicians, researchers, and personal stories, the film explores the science behind whole food, plant-based nutrition and the profound impact it can have on our health.

Come early for complimentary plant-powered snacks and refreshments, then stay after the screening for a community conversation with special guests, where we’ll explore key takeaways, answer questions, and share ideas for bringing the messages and ideas from the film into our homes and neighborhoods.

Come for the movie, stay for the conversation, and connect with others who are passionate about building healthier communities!

Community Potluck & Live Band at Ethos Farm

Join Ethos Farm to Health, Princeton Eats Plants, Plant Based New Jersey, and Plant Powered Metro New York for a special harvest potluck celebrating the season with wholesome dishes, live music, and community.

After the potluck, enjoy a performance by the Long Hill String Band, whose lively old-time Appalachian music — featuring fiddle, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, and guitar — will create the perfect soundtrack for an evening on the farm.

Please bring a whole food, plant-based dish to share, made with whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Please avoid animal products, vegan processed foods, white flours, and added oils, and keep added sweeteners and salt to a minimum. It’s a good rule of thumb to double a recipe you would make at home — everyone will want to try it!

In addition, please bring a printed list of ingredients or recipe, a serving utensil for your dish, your own plate, utensils, and water bottle to help us make this a low-waste event.

Free parking is available on-site. Please note that food cannot be warmed on the premises, and restroom facilities are limited to a portable restroom.

Health Is Wealth: Financial Strategies for a Healthier Life

Virtual

Good health and financial well-being go hand in hand. Join Plant Powered Metro New York and behavioral finance expert Mary Clements Evans for a conversation about how making intentional choices — for both your health and your finances — can reduce stress, increase confidence, and help you build a more fulfilling life.

A whole food, plant-based lifestyle is an investment in your future, and the same principles of planning, prevention, and long-term thinking apply to your financial life. In this presentation, you’ll learn practical strategies for navigating money conversations with confidence, creating a financial plan that reflects your values, and identifying trustworthy financial guidance that supports your goals. Mary will also share her own journey with whole food, plant-based eating and how it has shaped her perspective on health, wellness, and financial freedom.

Whether you’re looking to take control of your finances or simply make more intentional decisions, join our lunchtime chat with Mary to add more important tools to your healthy living toolkit!

Mary Clements Evans, CFP, is the Founder and CEO of Evans Wealth Strategies and a nationally recognized leader in behavioral finance with more than 40 years of experience. She is the bestselling author of the book Emotionally Invested and is known for helping people make more confident financial decisions by combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of the psychology behind money.

RETO SALUD: 21 Días a Base de Plantas

Virtual

¡El 16 de septiembre es el último día para inscribirse en RETO SALUD: 21 Días a Base de Plantas!

¡El 16 de septiembre es el último día para inscribirse en RETO SALUD: 21 Días a Base de Plantas!
Empodérate y haz frente a las enfermedades crónicas a través del RETO DE SALUD: 21 Días con una Dieta Basada en Plantas.

La nutrición basada en plantas está transformando la salud de las personas en todo el país. Los estudios demuestran que consumir principalmente granos integrales, legumbres, frutas y verduras puede prevenir, tratar e incluso revertir ciertas enfermedades y afecciones crónicas en algunos individuos.

Te demostraremos que adoptar este estilo de vida es algo alcanzable a través de nuestra experiencia intensiva del Reto de Salud. Con una duración de 21 días, el Reto está diseñado para apoyar a un grupo de participantes a realizar con éxito una transición dietética completa, al tiempo que desarrollan hábitos y habilidades saludables que perdurarán toda la vida.

👉 Precio del programa: FREE! Obtén más información e inscríbete en https://plantpoweredmetrony.org/reto-salud/
Las inscripciones están abiertas hasta el miércoles, 16 de septiembre.

¿Tienes alguna pregunta acerca del Reto Salud? Por favor contactanos a retosalud@ppmny.org

Cooking with Chef Carole

Virtual

Explore the delicious world of plant-based baking and cooking without added oils, salt, or sugar. This month, Chef Carole Levy, PPMNY Culinary Educator, will be using what’s available in her kitchen to create dishes without recipes! Tune in live to find out what she’s cooking up off-the-cuff.

Event access is by donation or free to anyone unable to contribute. Please choose the option that fits you best and join us!

Registrants will receive recipes, a Facebook Live, and YouTube link on the day of the event. Please note that Facebook Live and YouTube streams are available to viewers with or without Facebook or YouTube accounts.

$5 minimum suggested donation.

21-Day Plant Powered Jumpstart – Fall 2026

Virtual

Are you ready to make the change to whole food, plant-based living but don’t quite know how? Or have you tried to adopt the lifestyle and found it more challenging than expected?

Plant Powered Metro New York (PPMNY) is excited to welcome you into our 21-Day Plant Powered Jumpstart! This comprehensive program is designed to introduce you to evidence-based principles of plant-based nutrition and provide you with support to make substantial dietary change for health and healing.

Please complete this registration form no later than Tuesday, October 6. Note that by registering for this program you are communicating your readiness to adopting the dietary guidelines of a whole food, plant-based diet for 21 days.

For further information, visit plantpoweredmetrony.org/jumpstarts/fall-2026.

Please direct any questions to: jumpstart@ppmny.org

Get Started: Embrace the Power of Plants

Virtual

A welcoming introduction to plant-powered living

If you’re curious about eating more plant foods but not sure where to begin, this one’s for you! Whether you’re exploring more natural ways to support your health, hoping to feel more energized, or just want to eat more nourishing meals, this live virtual meeting will help you get started with clarity and confidence.

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a dynamic, interactive hour that explores the POWER of whole food, plant-based eating:
• Learn the basics of whole food, plant-based nutrition.
• Discover practical tips for stocking your kitchen and building simple meals you’ll enjoy.
• Hear a story of health transformation from a PPMNY community member.
• Bring your questions for our live Q&A and community conversation.

Walk away with fresh inspiration and practical tools to support your journey to lasting health, plus a free starter packet with meal ideas and simple recipes.

Cooking with Chef Carole

Virtual

Explore the delicious world of plant-based baking and cooking without added oils, salt, or sugar. This month, Chef Carole Levy, PPMNY Culinary Educator, will be using what’s available in her kitchen to create dishes without recipes! Tune in live to find out what she’s cooking up off-the-cuff.

Event access is by donation or free to anyone unable to contribute. Please choose the option that fits you best and join us!

Registrants will receive recipes and a Facebook Live and YouTube link on the day of the event. Please note that Facebook Live and YouTube streams are available to viewers with or without Facebook or YouTube accounts.

$5 minimum suggested donation.