Boston Vegetarian Society

08/13/2026

Great BVS program this Sunday, August 16, 2026, 3 p.m. in Arlington Center. Join us!
FREE speaker presentation by Kumara Sidhartha MD MPH
"Uncovering Messages of Health from Your Body"
Followed by a delicious Vegan Buffet Dinner and socializing

Drawing from 30+ years of medical practice experience with a focus on nutrition, Dr. Sidhartha uses everyday examples and logic to break down the complex inner workings of the human body and the effect of food on these functions.
“Dr. Sidhartha captivates….”– Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn Jr MD, Cleveland Clinic, author
Full details and signup are here:
https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/dyd0-31nkrs--1dj4sg-7feto1m1

08/12/2026

Have you heard? Wednesdays are now "Bean Day," thanks to actor Kevin Bean (aka Kevin Bacon). It's a starting point for people to help animals by switching from meat to beans one day a week to reduce demand for animal agriculture, and therefore reduce animal suffering. (Click image to view 30 second video.)

What if Kevin Bacon became 'Kevin Bean’ just once a week? In this...

08/07/2026

Preparing to open in October at 56 Water St. in Worcester, The Vegan Path restaurant will offer a healthy food concept including tofu burgers, falafel, and zucchini noodles, with gluten-free and organic options. The owner is considering changing the name to Field of Greens, to be more inviting to all patrons.

Restaurant gets OK from city License Commission.

08/03/2026

Boston Veg Food Fest 2026 sponsor and exhibitor registration is now open! Act fast to get our Early-Bird Discount.

Join in the fun and present your products and services to a large and targeted audience in a welcoming environment.

Only 100% vegan foods and products can be promoted at our event.

👉 More info: https://bostonveg.org/about-bvs/contact/

07/28/2026

Recently in theaters, now streaming on Prime Video: "Hugh Jackman’s new movie, The Sheep Detectives, has an animal rights message... It has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from movie-goers and critics alike, made a significant impact at the box office, and has even prompted some viewers to stop eating meat.

"The Sheep Detectives is about a vegetarian farmer (Jackman) who reads detective novels to his flock of sheep every night...the sheep in the movie were all created digitally." With a star-studded cast, the movie "has been compared to Babe, the critically acclaimed 1995 film that prompted its lead actor, James Cromwell, to go vegan." Watch a 2:33 trailer below.

Hugh Jackman’s new family film, 'The Sheep Detectives,' has a clear animal rights message and follows a vegetarian farmer and his sheep

07/24/2026

"One reason for Redwhite Boneless Ramen’s popularity is its commitment to authentic Japanese flavors. The executive chef, Chef Kei, spent 15 years honing his vegan recipes in Japan before opening the restaurant’s first location (at 294 Newbury St. in Boston's Back Bay.) The reviews speak for themselves. “This is what I call next-level vegan cuisine,” reads one review on HappyCow. Another raves: “Incredible doesn’t even come close to what my taste buds experienced.”

Vegan ramen hot spot RedWhite Boneless Ramen is opening a new location in New York, serving rich, umami-packed Japanese noodle soups made entirely from plants.

07/03/2026

Vegan potluck picnic along the Charles River, with free boating? Yes! Join us for our annual BVS summer gathering for fun, drumming/music/song circle, vegan food, boating (kayaks and canoes), and conversation with others in BVS. Full details and signup here:
https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/dyd0-31do0w--1dbkik-7feto1m4

06/25/2026

"NBA star Jaylen Brown shared the secret behind his transformation. Unlike what people may assume, the philosophy behind his off-season workout and new diet is simple....."he credits his vegan diet with changing his life. He admitted to having a clearer mind, more focus, and more agility after turning vegan at 24."

Best known for his elite two-way play, NBA star Jaylen Brown shared the secret behind his transformation. Unlike what people may assume, the philosophy behind his off-season workout and new diet is simple.

06/11/2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 3 p.m.
BVS will host "REUSE! Because You Can't Recycle The Planet."
Alex Eaves, Founder and Director of Escape the Waste, will share fun and often easy solutions to combat the worldwide waste problem and help us double our positive impact on our shared planet. Don't miss it - join with us!
FREE program is followed by a vegan buffet. In Arlington Center. Details and signup here:
https://secure.campaigner.com/csb/Public/show/dyd0-3165qo--1d4a80-7feto1m3

06/09/2026

BVS will be an exhibitor at Unity Farm Sanctuary's Dudleyfest, celebrating the 11th birthday of Dudley, a Scottish Highland Bovine who happily resides there in peace and harmony. This Saturday, June 13, 2026. Car tickets on sale now.