Vegan Garden Social: Harlem Edition Returns - Back by Popular Demand !

Back By Popular Demand! In response to high demand for an encore, the Vegan Garden Social returns to Sugar Hill Hope Garden bigger & better! Vegan Garden Social: Harlem Edition Returns - Back by Popular Demand! Vegan, plant-curious, or simply a lover of great food and beautiful energy? Join us at Sugar Hill Hope Garden in heart of Harlem for an afternoon of vibrant cuisine, live music, community, and connection. This event is back by popular demand, so don’t miss your chance to be part of the fun and community spirit!Mark your calendars for September 26, 2026 at 1:00 PM (Eastern Daylight Time). Entrances on both W. 152nd & 153rd St. will be accessible. This event is FREE and open to the public! RSVP, give what you can donation includes raffle ticket. Cash donations will be accepted at the event. MC Lashawn "Suga Ray" Marston DJ Sphere A HUGE thank you to our sponsors! *Mega Music Studio, Inc. *Avrillilly's *The Plug *Empress Lanice Media House Maat Treehouse Uptown & Boogie Healthy Food Project Master of Ceremonies Lashawn “Suga Ray” Marston is a transformative speaker, wellness advocate, vegan community builder, and dynamic host committed to helping people live healthier, more intentional lives. As founder of Lashawn Marston Enterprises, Continuum: a Platform For Becoming, and creator of the NeuroSoul Liberation Method, his work bridges neuroscience, spirituality, wellness, and culture. Known for his infectious energy and ability to connect with people from all walks of life, Suga Ray has hosted conversations, community events, workshops, and live programming throughout New York City. He believes food, joy, connection, and conscious living are powerful ingredients for personal and collective healing. PANEL MODERATOR: Empress Lanice of Empres Lanice Media House PANELISTS: Natasha Hardee Chef Chandra Lee Lashawn "Suga Ray" Marston Ra Empress Lanice is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Empress Lanice Media House (ELMH), a strategic growth and creative brand partnership firm built on the belief that purpose-driven brands, and purpose-driven lives, are cultivated the same way: intentionally. A Brooklyn native with a genuine passion for health and wellness, she brings a practical, real-talk perspective to conversations about how we eat, live, and thrive. She's honored to moderate this panel, bringing the same strategic eye she uses to help brands build lasting legacies to the everyday work of building a healthier life. LOCAL FOOD VENDORS From scratch buttercream cupcakes by local baker! Cold-pressed juices & tasty plant-based eats by Latresa Baker of Optimum Health Essentials. Raw Vegan Pizza by Chef Chandra Lee of Embrace Raw Living! 100% plant based made from quality ingredients by Alkaline Vegan Chef, Xavier of Well Charged NYC! Evander (Evandros Amani) is a Natural Fragrance Artisan whose work explores the intersection of art and nature - where form, fragrance, and ritual converge. Through his brand Essence Equilibrium, he creates handcrafted perfumes and sensory experiences that honor nature and celebrate the art of balance. Essence Equilibrium creates sensory experiences that invites people to explore creativity, connection, and reflection through the art of natural fragrance. Drawing inspiration from botanical materials, aromatics, and the relationship between scent and atmosphere, each experience is designed to be both educational and engaging while encouraging meaningful interaction and discovery. Paint in the garden with GnA Studios. Reiki Master, Jasmine Morris. PERFORMERS Shanay Morant (Singer) Siah Davis (Spoken Word)