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Vegan Adventure in the East Village
2024-08-31 14:30 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Gandhi Garden, Union Square W, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Discover the delicious vegan options the East Village and Lower East Side have to offer.
$ 125 PER PERSON
All-inclusive: 6 food stops and taxes.
This vegan food tour meets in Gandhi Garden in Union Square, and then you’ll set off on a vegan foodie adventure led by an experienced local guide. On this two-mile walking food tour, you’ll stop at a least five different spots to try unique and delicious vegan fare.
Some of the local culinary favorites you’ll enjoy include vegan Chinese food, artisanal vegan cheese, vegan soft serve and more. As you wander through quaint East Village and the Lower East Side, your guide will also share interesting tidbits about the history and culture of the neighborhood.

Plant Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market
2024-08-31 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-28 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-27 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-08-25 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Pike Place Market, 1928 Pike Place, Seattle, WA, 98101, United States
Tickets for this Plant-Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market in Seattle
Ticket for 1 person – includes:

lunch: 12 plant-based tastings from a variety of Pike Place Market businesses (sweet and savory included)

Highlights
Sample over a dozen plant-based delights as you bite into this fresh market menu
Get an insider’s perspective on the who, what, when and how of Seattle’s historic farmer’s market
A perfect way to have a weekend lunch, no need to be a vegan or vegetarian to enjoy it
General Info
Date and time: various dates and times available
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location: Pike Place Market, Seattle
Age requirement: all ages are welcome
Accessibility: this experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible
For this event, all sales are final and tickets can’t be refunded, changed or modified. For more information, please refer to our T&Cs
Description
Come discover Pike Place Market in Seattle through this incredible 12-item tasting menu. Chow down on scrumptious plant-based delights that will immediately make you appreciate plant-based eating like never before! This special menu offer intends to dispel the notion that plant-based diets are boring and bland, so dig in as you get the special know-how to got to the market like an expert chef to hunt for the freshest local ingredients for your next meal. Get your tickets now for this Plant-Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market in Seattle!

SouthWest Vegan Food Tour in Las Vegas
2024-08-31 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-29 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-26 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-25 12:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 7960 S Rainbow Blvd, 7960 South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89139, United States
On this Southwest Food Tour, you’ll sample delicious foods from around the world but in the convenience of the Southwest area.

Note: Begins at 12PM or 4PM depending on the day.

We’ll start at a cozy vegan Italian spot, and you’ll soon see why that is! We’ll have a seat, share some mouth watering food!

Then we’ll head over to a local Juice Bar and you’ll learn about the benefits of juicing and smoothies.

Lastly, we’ll end at a plant based Mexican eatery where the food is yummy and (almost) guilt free.

We’re going to focus our time at 3 major food spots in Southwest Las Vegas. You’ll sample everything from comfort food to upscale menu items! All the dishes and foods will be plant based and vary from indulgent to healthy on this unique tasting journey.

You’ll walk no more than a half of mile in 2.5 hours because FREE transportation will be provided (for 2-4 people) in between restaurants, and parked nearby.

Plant-Based Comfort Classics
2024-08-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Chef’s Place, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33314, United States
Transform plant-based ingredients into classic dishes with this vegan menu by Chef John.
In this hands-on cooking class, Chef John will teach you how to prepare a hearty plant-based meal while practicing a range of kitchen skills and techniques. Improve your knife work and proficiency with kitchen tools, including the air fryer and emulsion blender.
This vegan menu begins with fresh tempeh tuna salad with dill followed by a creamy broccoli soup with vegan cheddar and potatoes. For the main course, prepare a savory lentil loaf with mushroom sauce accompanied by roasted vegetables. Enjoy a warm berry crisp with cashew cream for dessert.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

TKI Friday | Sound Bath, Kirtan & Vegan Dinner
2024-08-30 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Studio 108, 57 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SP, United Kingdom
Harness the power of sound healing with a sound bath, mantra meditation and the best vegan food in London! The event includes a talk on ancient spiritual wisdom 🪬
Hosted by Dayal Mora and Matteo.
Buy ticket online or at the door.

Plant-Based Garden Feast
2024-08-30 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | NV
Celebrate the healthy goodness of plant-centered cuisine with this from-scratch four-course meal.
In this hands-on cooking class with Chef Laura, you’ll use high-quality ingredients as you learn how to craft a handful of plant-based recipes that are just as delectable as they are healthy.
Begin with a spicy carrot hummus infused with chipotle peppers and tahini and served with artisan crackers, and a fresh arugula salad featuring pears and toasted walnuts. For the main course, you’ll prepare herb-packed chimichurri cauliflower steak served with roasted tomatoes and quinoa. And because dessert can also be healthy, you’ll whip up a silken chocolate mousse.
Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class.

VSDC Veg Singles Trivia Night
Hi-Lawn (Union Market Rooftop), 1309 5th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
The VSDC Singles Group is making a comeback! Looking to meet other veg singles? Join us for trivia night!
On Thursday, August 29th, we will meet at Hi-Lawn 6:30 pm so that we can introduce ourselves, chat a bit, and split up into teams before trivia starts at 7. If you would like to join the event but won’t be able to arrive before 7 pm, please email [singles@vsdc.org](mailto:singles@vsdc.org) and let us know.
When trivia ends at 9, Kathryn will lead anyone who wants ice cream to Van Leeuwen’s about a block away. You are also welcome to stay at Hi-Lawn and watch their screening of The Breakfast Club or head home (we know, it’s a work night!).
Hi-Lawn is located on the rooftop at Union Market. To get there, go to the southeast corner of the Union Market building, and you will see a “Rooftop” sign pointing toward the roof. (See photos below.) Enter through those doors and go all the way to the top of the stairs (or take the elevator to the highest floor). Look for Kathryn in a green VSDC shirt.
Hi-Lawn hosts trivia every Thursday night from 7 – 9 pm. There is a tent covering part of the rooftop, so trivia proceeds even if it rains.
This is not a food-focused event. Hi-Lawn has *very* limited vegan snack food items but lots of drink options (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for sale. If you are coming from work and need dinner, we recommend arriving early and grabbing something from Union Market below. (Food from Union Market cannot be brought up to Hi-Lawn, but there are lots of tables down there as well.) If you do buy food or drinks at Hi-Lawn, you will order on your own and pay Hi-Lawn directly. We ask that if you attend this event, you order only vegan food and beverages (nothing containing animal products).
**Update Your RSVP**
The host will reserve tables for our group, so please update your RSVP if you can no longer make it. Registration will close Tuesday, August 27.
**Transportation**
Hi-Lawn is a short walk from the NoMa – Galludet U Metro stop on the Red Line. There is a parking lot at Union Market, but it tends to be crowded, so plan extra time if you will be looking for a parking spot.
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/).
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).

VSDC Book Club discusses “Braiding Sweetgrass” (online)
Online event
Please join the Veg Society of DC Book Club discussion of “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants” by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This meeting will take place online, via zoom.
Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, Kimmerer shows how other living beings ― asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass ― offer us gifts and lessons.
To participate you must read at least half the book — and RSVP at least two days before the meeting. People who RSVP yes will get the details to join the discussion (the weekend before the meeting). The details will not be posted on meetup.
The VSDC Book Club began meeting online in March 2020 (previously we met in vegetarian restaurants in DC or nearby Maryland or Virginia). We read fiction and nonfiction in alternating months, about any topic. For more information (including everything we have read over 30+ years!) visit: [https://vsdc.org/Book-Club](https://vsdc.org/Book-Club)
Or contact Beth through meet up: [http://www.meetup.com/vegan-28/message/?recipientId=1642817](http://www.meetup.com/vegan-28/message/?recipientId=1642817)
Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.

Veg Night Out at ART Midtown Rooftop (Arlo Midtown Rooftop)
Arlo Midtown, 351 W 38th St, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Celebrate Mid-Summer at our monthly Veg Night Out! Join us at **The ARLO Midtown Rooftop** (ART Midtown Rooftop) located on 38th Street near 9th Avenue in Hell’s Kitchen. It will be a perfect location for us to chill and enjoy the evening.
**ART Midtown:** “Seeing the lights of Times Square and Broadway from street level is one thing. Gazing out over the skyline from a rooftop perched 26 stories in the sky is another… especially with a perfectly mixed cocktail in hand. Welcome to the Arlo Rooftop, aka ART Midtown and check out ****the beautiful views of Midtown, Hudson Yards, Manhattan’s West Side and the Hudson River**.**”
**The Rooftop Guide:** “Warm and stylish in setting throughout, the rooftop terrace is an urban oasis, equipped with comfy lounge spots, surrounded with greenery and **some fantastic panoramic views over the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River**. … The Rooftop at Nearly Ninth menu includes an innovative selection of crafted cocktails, with refreshing and updated twists on many of the classics. There is also all you need of sparkling and wine, as well as crafted beer and spirits served as both can or buckets to share.”
**TheCoolPlaces.co.uk:** “… The Rooftop at Nearly Ninth is an experience that is not to be missed. **With its breathtaking rooftop overview and impeccable ambiance, it offers a sense of luxury and sophistication that is second to none.** So, don your finest attire, and **let The Rooftop at Nearly Ninth transport you to a world of elegance and beauty**.”
From 7:00pm-9:00pm
(ARLO Midtown Rooftop – ART Midtown)
351 West 38th St, New York, NY 10018
(646) 518-8882
With all the wonderful vegetarians and vegans who attend each of our events, every event we do is liked by our members, but our “Veg Night Out!” events are the most popular of all. People enjoy the fact they can mingle (speak with lots of different people), and they love the beautiful venues that we go to. Join us for a stellar evening of lively conversation and lovely surroundings with fellow vegetarians and vegans.
**For our new members:** this is an incredibly friendly and welcoming group. We’ll be hanging out by the main bar area, and you can get to know all our wonderful members.
**This event has no cover and no minimum.** But please buy a drink or two, or as many as you like. The venue requests that you dress appropriately: business, business casual or smart casual.
Join us for a fun and relaxed summer evening socializing with fellow vegetarians and vegans.
**Closest Trains:** (A) (C) (E) to 34th St or (A) (C) (E) (N) (Q) (R) (W) (1) (7) to 42nd Street.
Eddie

Central Park Vegan Night Market
2024-08-27 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Wollman Rink Central Park, E 63rd Street & Sixth Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, United States
Discover delicious food and drink options from local artisans, sample new vegan products, and connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainability and ethical living. Central Park Vegan Night Market is for both seasoned vegans and those just curious about the lifestyle.

ChicagoVeg Singles: Nature Walk in Lyman Woods
Lyman Woods, 901 31st St, Downers Grove, IL, United States
This is another event for ChicagoVeg Singles: Nature Walk in Lyman Woods. We will go for a walk/hike to enjoy the nature at Lyman Woods.
It features 200 year old Oak Savannah, native prairie lands, and a large expanse of easily accessible marsh lands. It is also an incredible venue to view some of Illinois’ most exotic and colorful birds. It’s common to see some deer and other animals in the wood. And, of course, it has an abundance of different wild plants.
Please wear a comfortable clothes and shoos for a medium-passed hike. We will be walking between 1 and 2 hours. Please don’t be late. Otherwise you may need to wonder in the forest looking for us. RSVPs are limited – Your RSVP is required to participate.
The hike will be a perfect place to connect with nature, as well as to socialize and make new like-minded friends!
Please use “Comments” area in the bottom of the event page to offer/ask for rides and post any general questions or comments.

VSDC Restaurant Visit: Sunflower Restaurant, Vienna, VA
2531 Chain Bridge Rd, 2531 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA, 22181, United States
Join us for an all plant-based meal at the always popular Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant in Vienna, VA. We’ve made a reservation for 20 attendees, so don’t delay in RSVPing as this will fill up. You can preview Sunflower’s menu [here. ](https://www.crystalsunflower.com/menu)
Parking is available in the restaurant’s lot and the Vienna Metro station is 1.6 miles away. Rides may be available from attendees with cars so please communicate needs/availability in the comments below.
Please note that there is no outdoor dining at this venue and that this is an indoor event.
**Update Your RSVP**
Out of respect for others interested in attending this limited-space event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes.
**VSDC: More Than A Meetup**
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that [VSDC](https://vsdc.org/) is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?
With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct**
When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/) and commit to follow the code of conduct found at [Policies – VSDC – Veg Society of DC](https://vsdc.org/policies/)

Brunch in the Park: Vegan Picnic Social in Prospect Park #Brooklyn
Prospect Park Concert Grove Pavillion, 153 East Drive, Brooklyn, NY, United States
***Please try to arrive on time the group will hangout between 1:00pm and 4:00pm – Stay as long as you want or leave when you need to.***
Join us for a relaxing picnic at the beautiful at Prospect Park this Summer! Prospect Park is a 526-acre urban oasis located in the heart of Brooklyn, New York City. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, the same landscape architects behind Manhattan’s Central Park, Prospect Park offers a variety of natural landscapes, including meadows, woodlands, and a 60-acre lake. The park is home to popular attractions like the Long Meadow, the Picnic House and the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, which features ice skating in the winter and roller skating in the summer. The Concert Grove Pavilion, where the picnic will be held, is a picturesque spot ideal for gatherings and relaxation.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, enjoy delicious food, and have a fun time outdoors. Whether you’re a longtime Brooklynite or new to the area, everyone is welcome!
***What to Bring:***
– Bring your own blanket or chair.
– **Bring your own vegan food – All food must be vegan, even if you yourself are not 100% vegan. Reminder, you are with fellow vegans in this meetup group. Also, we do not recommend sharing food, however if you share food, just keep in mind that not everyone has exactly the same level of dietary restrictions.**
– Bring your own beverage or water.
– Dress comfortably and stay hydrated.
– Feel free to bring games (as you like)
– Bring your friends along (if they want to join)
***Where to Meet:***
**- Please try to arrive on time to meetup event, we will wait at the Concert Grove Pavilion until 1:15 pm, in case you are running late, please try to find us at fields nearby the Concert Grove Pavilion – our group will be hanging out in the nearby fields. Also, please check for the groups current location in the “Comments” of the Meetup event page.**
***Notes:***
– Please remember to clean up after yourself and help keep our park clean.
– For those of you who have never attended one of our Meetup events: this is an incredibly friendly & welcoming group. You will meet lots of friendly and wonderful people. We invite you to join us!
**Train Directions:**
Take the B, Q Train to Prospect Park station (Exit via Ocean Ave & Lincoln Rd at NE corner), our meetup location at Concert Grove Pavilion is about 0.2 miles/ 4 min walking distance.
Looking forward to meet you all soon!
Karthik R :))
***Please try to arrive on time the group will hangout between 1:00pm and 4:00pm – Stay as long as you want or leave when you need to.***
Image Courtesy – https://ny.eater.com/2020
