2023
All times local to location, or point of transmission, of event
American Vegan Center, Philadelphia, USA, 23 June – two events!
Veg History Tour led by Vance Lehmkhul, starting at Noon from the American Vegan Center
Join Emi on a 76-minute* walking tour through Old City focusing on its vegetarian and vegan history, led by Vance Lehmkuhl. Attendees will see historic spots (most, unfortunately, lacking historical markers) tied to vegetarian pioneers such as Benjamin Lay, Ben Franklin, the Grimke sisters, Sylvester Graham, Bronson Alcott, Caroline Earle White, Peace Pilgrim, and Alfoncie Austin. Vegetarian advocacy officially launched in the U.S. in 1817 just one block from the American Vegan Center, and the story of that group along with others illustrates Philadelphia’s groundbreaking role in American veg history.
The tour departs from the steps of the American Vegan Center at 17 N. 2nd Street at noon on Friday, June 23rd. All attendees are entitled to a 10% discount on any food items purchased at the American Vegan Center on this day.
Fun Interactive Conversations Workshop, 6pm
Come talk about how we might address some real life scenarios of living as a vegan. Bring your own dilemmas, tough social situations or ask those questions you want to work through. Or pick a scenario from the book Think Like a Vegan. All discussed in a safe and compassionate space – for vegans and non-vegans
National Animal Rights Day, Inverness, Scotland, 4 June from Noon
Join Emi Leese for Inverness’ first NARD.
Emi will be at Culture Cafe & Deli from 1pm to 2.30pm; Blend from 2.30 to 4pm to answer all your questions about being vegan; and she’ll read something from Think Like a Vegan at 4pm at LUSH Inverness UK
Commemorate.
Celebrate.
Educate.
Aurora Philosophy Institute, streaming from Ontario Canada, 23 May 7pm
Veganism is for everybody: a discussion about the essence of veganism and why it is a moral imperative
ACT Radio (Animal Concerns of Texas) on KTEP Radio, 9 April 7.30pm
Hosted by Dr. Elizabeth Walsh and Tom Linney, KTEP is NPR’s station for the Southwest. The broadcast will be recorded and available to stream
Scottish Vegan Festival, Edinburgh, 2 April
11am
“Re-wilding forests; re-wilding ourselves”
How did the UK lose its forests? What’s re-wilding? How can it help bring back forests and biodiversity? What can each of us do to bring the wild back in our communities and ourselves? And what does veganism have to do with it all? Emi will be talking about her project: Birchfield Forest Rewilding, in the Highlands of Scotland
Noon
Workshop: “Real-life Scenarios”
Come talk about how we might address some real life scenarios of living as a vegan from the book Think Like a Vegan: What everyone can learn from vegan ethics, or bring your own. All discussed in a safe and compassionate space – for vegans and non-vegans.
VEGMichigan & Attorneys for Animals, Michigan, USA 26 February, online
Virtual book club discussing Think Like a Vegan
2022
Frome Vegan Christmas Fair, Cheese & Grain 11 December from 10am to 4pm
Author talk and a fabulous Christmas market
Plant Base, Berlin 7 December at 7.00pm
Author talk and discussion. The event is free and you must register here
Plant Based World Expo Europe, London, Olympia 30 November – 1 December
Find Emi at the Citizen Kind stand on both days
VegFest UK! Live at London, Olympia, 12-13 November
Workshop: “Real-life Scenarios” and “Re-wilding forests; re-wilding ourselves”
Live with Chef AJ on YouTube, 10 November 11amPST/2pmEST/7.30pmGMT
Emi will be talking with Chef AJ on her YouTube channel about Think Like a Vegan and advocacy
Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Smart Talk, streaming online from New Jersey on World Vegan Day, 1 November 7.00pm
Emi has been fortunate over the years to meet and work with Douglass College alumnae and was honoured to be asked to give this talk. The AADC’s Women’s Life-long Learning Initiative, talks are presented by alumnae and friends of Douglass College, sharing from their professional expertise. Free. Register here
Himalayan Vegan Festival, Nepal, 15-20 September
Off the charts delighted to be travelling to Kathmandu and Pokhara to participate in the first vegan festival of the Himalayas. Emi will be joining an incredible roster of speakers. Find all the details here
Abertarff House, Inverness, Scotland, 27 August 3pm
Join Emi for this author event plus vegan cake, tea, coffee and a mini vegan fair (11 to 5pm). Get tickets here! The fair is free.
Asbury Book Cooperative, Asbury Park, 23 June 7pm
Monmouth County Library, book signing in the Shrewsbury, New Jersey branch, 20 June 4pm
Launch party in downtown NYC! 15 June
RSVP here
Monmouth County Library, streaming from New Jersey 18 May 10.30am Eastern
The Monmouth County Library is Emi’s favourite library from her New Jersey days. The event is free and will be presented on Zoom. Register here.
National Library of Scotland, streaming from Edinburgh, 24 February 5pm
Join Emi for this author event! This event is live only and will not be recorded. The event is free and you must reserve a spot here
2021
VegFest UK’s Global VegFest 2, streaming from London, 19 December 2.30pm
Emi will be joining author Benny Malone and Tim Barford to discuss the 10 Reasons NOT To Go Vegan – And How To Reply. The whole programme looks fantastic, so have a look at all the speakers and activities planned
Findhorn Foundation and Ecovillage, Findhorn, 12 December from Noon
Wondering why you should go vegan? Want to better understand the vegans in your life? Are you vegan and want to talk about being vegan at a non-vegan holiday gathering? Do you have other questions about advocacy, ethics or anything else? Come by for a chat. Emi will be on hand and will have a few copies of Think Like a Vegan
Keats Library, London via Zoom, 2 December 7.30pm
Author talk and Q&A
Tickets £5 and available from WeGotTickets. Open to everyone
The Kent Place School, 5 November
Emi will be giving a talk and reading to the students of Kent Place School in Summit, New Jersey, in its Ethics Institute. The Institute is a first-of-its-kind in the USA at the primary and secondary level. Open to students only
Alfred Nobel House in Sweden, until 21 October 2021
Are you in Sweden? If so, go see us!!! We’re absolutely delighted TLAV will be exhibited at the Alfred Nobel House Björkborn, in Karlskoga, Sweden until October 21, 2021. The exhibition is entitled Sustainable Gastronomy. It is co-organised by the Gourmand Awards and the Hallbars Research Institute for Sustainability Reports
Nairn Book and Arts Festival, 9 September 2021
Timber Festival , 4 July 2021 (main stage)
