urban vegan roots the repressions

Plant Powered Disruptors present BITES, BEATS, AND ADVOCACY! Thursday July 30 at Urban Vegan Kitchen in New York City.

Want to help animals but don’t know where to begin (or what else you could do)? Plant Powered Disruptors got you covered!

Join us for an inspiring evening with volunteers and staff from leading animal rights and welfare organizations, who’ll walk you through the many ways you can get involved, from simple, everyday actions to more hands-on commitments.

Meet our guests:

Live music from vegan musicians The Repressions
Janani Venkaratamanan — A foodservice professional and grassroots activist who’s been volunteering with The Humane League and other organizations since 2022. Janani is passionate about corporate campaigns and legislative advocacy, and is on a mission to grow the animal rights volunteer base right here in NYC.
Diana The Vegan — Works with a local dog rescue organization and moonlights as a vegan comedian! Come for the animal advocacy, stay for the laughs.
Felicitas Oefelein — Will share her experience with cat fostering and the crucial practice of trap & release.
Mian Osumi with Voters For Animal Rights will share about building political power for animals. Come learn how the ballot box can be a powerful tool for animal protection!

And because no great evening is complete without great food, be sure to experience delicious plant-based dishes of Urban Vegan Kitchen hosting us.

Whether you have five minutes or five hours a week to give, there’s a path for you here. Come with your questions and your love for animals — leave with new friends, full stomachs, and a clear plan for how to help.
Thursday, July 30th
6:30 PM

URBAN VEGAN KITCHEN – 265 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011

No experience necessary — just a willingness to help. See you there

Artwork by Phil DeJean

Tonight! Saturday March 14th, Barbara is honored to play at Urban Vegan Roots with Plant Powered Disruptors. This is a variety show with music, uplifting art and stories, a place for activists and community! Plant Powered Disruptors always puts on an excellent and welcoming show! Show begins at 5pm – No cover, all ages!

Nate will be back for these upcoming shows in April:

FRIDAY APRIL 3, 2026 – 8:30 PM – ESPRESSO 77

THURSDAY APRIL 9, 2026 – 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM – COWGIRL SEAHORSE

FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2026 – 8:00 PM – HUTCH

We hope to see you soon!

Thank you so much to Plant Powered Disruptors and Urban Vegan Roots, our fellow performers Natalie Asport, Kiirstin Marilyn. Diana Rose, and 3Gan for such a beautiful evening! There is a new YouTube video today of the closing number and the amazing crowd singing along. There was a true sense of community and joy present, when we need it most. Lift Your Head Up!

The Repressions are back live, perforning a short set with Plant Powered Disruptors at Urban Vegan Roots on Wednesday March 19th at 6:30. This show is celebrating Women’s History Month with a vegan vibes concert. Amazing musicians and other performers join us, Big Mama, Natalie Asport, Kiirstin Marilyn, and the debut performance of new vegan band 3gan! Don’t miss out on the chance to network with cool folks while enjoying delicious food and drinks listening to some awesome music.

Hope to see you there!

Empowering HER: Celebrating Women’s History Month with Music & more!

Day: Weds, March 19th 2025

Time: 6:30-9:30pm

Place: Urban Vegan Roots 34-49 31st St, Astoria, NY 11106

Hello friends! While Barbara is recovering from sugery for the next few months, Nate will be performing solo shows. You can catch him with Plant Powered Disruptors at Urban Vegan Roots on Friday November 8th. You can also join, watch, and make requests from home twice a week on Twitch. Twitch is free to watch from anywhere in the world with an internet connection, and a lot of fun. You can lurk and listen while you do your chores, or join the friendly people in chat, and choose from hundreds of requests for Nate, every Tuesday evening and Saturday afternoon.

Barbara says hello, and she is looking forward to performing again when she is fully recovered. There will be plenty of Repressions’ content releasing on YouTube, Spotify, Tiktok, and more before the big comeback show. Until then, she is so grateful to her wonderful friends and family, and Nate, for their support.

Hope to see you next Friday, or on Twitch!

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Thursday July 30th at Urban Vegan Kitchen!

Tonight! Barbara solo at Urban Vegan Roots – 3/14

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Show Wednesday March 19 at Urban Vegan Roots

Nate Solo Shows in NYC and on Twitch!