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Vegan Sunday Brunch
2024-03-17 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Lair 420 Social Club, 323 N 52ND ST, Philadelphia, PA, 19139, United States
Every Sunday
Noon to 3 pm
Vegan Sunday Brunch
The Lair (420 Safe Place)
Sunday Funday (games, movies, & brunch)

SouthWest Vegan Food Tour in Las Vegas
2024-03-17 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-18 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-19 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-20 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-21 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-22 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-23 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 Food Tour in Pike Place Market
2024-03-17 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-18 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-19 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-20 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-21 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-22 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-23 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!

VSDC Restaurant Visit: Sunflower Restaurant, Vienna, VA
2531 Chain Bridge Rd, 2531 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA, 22181, United States
Please 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/)

Plant-Based Comfort Classics
2024-03-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-22 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.

Central Park Vegan Night Market
2024-03-19 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.

VSDC at HipCityVeg & Christspiracy Film
Regal Gallery Place, 701 7th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
Let’s grab food at [HipCityVeg](https://hipcityveg.com/) (712 7th St NW) at 5:45-6pm, take it over to the [Kogod Courtyard ](https://americanart.si.edu/visit/saam/kogod-courtyard)(where there are covered tables and chairs) inside the [National Portrait Gallery ](https://npg.si.edu/)(8th St NW & G St NW) and then walk over to the 7:30pm screening of *[Christspiracy](https://www.christspiracy.com/)* at the [Regal Gallery Place](https://www.regmovies.com/theatres/regal-gallery-place-4dx-1551) at 701 7th St NW. We will be heading over to the Kogod by 6:15, so if you are running late, you can meet us there or at the theater. (Kogod closes at 7pm)
You need to purchase your ticket to the film in advance [here](https://www.christspiracy.com/tickets/?booknow). The seating map of the theatre doesn’t look very big – so don’t delay buying your ticket.
From the *Christspiracy* website:
Two daring filmmakers embark on a global quest sparked by the not-so-simple question “is there a spiritual way to kill an animal”, and along the way discover the biggest coverup in the last 2000 years.
For 5 years filmmakers Kip Andersen and Kameron Waters traveled around the world hopping from Rome to Jerusalem, Oxford to India—interviewing everyone from renowned theologians and archeologists to Christian farmers and Indigenous shamans—all to reveal a massive coverup, one that will transform history, *forever*.
From the co-creator of the hit Netflix documentaries *Seaspiracy*, *Cowspiracy* and *What the Health*, *Christspiracy* is a fascinating investigation that will change the way you think about faith, ethics and our relationship with creation.
**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 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. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

"Christspiracy" Film Screening with Special Tickets
AMC 34th Street 14, 312 W 34th St., New York, NY, 10001, United States
*3/18/24 Updates:*
*1. The Christspiracy team confirmed that everyone will have their codes by late tonight. The donation part of their website is now closed so anyone else that wants a ticket can just go to Fandango directly and purchase a ticket there.*
*2. The plan after the film is to go to NY Pizza Suprema, 413 8th Ave, just a few short blocks from the theater, to get vegan pizza slices and talk about the film.*
If you’ve seen and appreciated *Cowspiracy* or *Seaspiracy* or *What The Health*, then get ready for a fascinating and illuminating evening on Wednesday, March 20th. Join our meetup group to be one of the first to watch the highly anticipated film, ***Christspiracy***, by [A.U.M. Films & Media](https://www.aumfilms.org/).
Watch the [trailer here](https://www.christspiracy.com/videos/).
We will see this film at the **AMC 34th Street 14 theater on Wednesday, March 20, at the 7:30 pm show. (We will meet in the theater lobby at 7:15pm.)** It is about 108 minutes in length. You will need to get tickets separately from the RSVP here on this meetup page in order to be fully set and have a seat at that showing.
**About *Christspiracy* from their website:**
Two daring filmmakers embark on a global quest sparked by the not-so-simple question “is there a spiritual way to kill an animal”, and along the way discover the biggest coverup in the last 2000 years.
For 5 years, filmmakers Kip Andersen and Kameron Waters traveled around the world hopping from Rome to Jerusalem, Oxford to India —interviewing everyone from renowned theologians and archeologists to Christian farmers and Indigenous shamans—all to reveal a massive coverup, one that will transform history, *forever*.
From the co-creator of the hit Netflix documentaries *Seaspiracy*, *Cowspiracy,* and *What the Health*, *Christspiracy* is a fascinating investigation that will change the way you think about faith, ethics, and our relationship with creation.
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**We have a special offer for tickets to the film.** Go to the [Christspiracy website here](https://www.christspiracy.org/event-details/donate) and make a $15 donation, 100% of which will go to animal sanctuaries / animal charities.
Once you donate, you will get a code that you can use upon checkout at the [fandango website for our event theater and date/time here](https://tickets.fandango.com/mobileexpress/seatselection?row_count=441616512&tid=AAQCR&a=13182&mid=235156&chainCode=AMC&cmp=undefined&sdate=2024-03-20+19%3A30&wssaffid=13182_Powster&wssac=2&route=map-seat-map).
PLEASE do this ASAP so you get the best seat possible and take advantage of this great opportunity to see an important film via a donation that fully supports animal advocacy non-profits.
***Before the film, we will meet at 7:15 pm* on March 20th in the lobby of the AMC movie theater. Look for our group to the right once inside. About 5 minutes before the show-time, we will go into the theater.**
*After the film and for anyone who wants to join the group*, we will go to NY Pizza Suprema, 413 8th Ave, just a few short blocks from the theater, to get vegan pizza slices and talk about the film in what promises to be a thought-provoking discussion.
**For our newer meetup members:** This is an incredibly friendly and welcoming group. We organize interesting and enjoyable events on a weekly basis to share ideas and bring people together. So do come out for this illuminating evening with like-minded folks.
**Train directions:** Take the A/C/E or 1/2/3 subway to 34th St. Penn Station. Walk over to the AMC theater at 312 W. 34th Street, just west of 8th Ave.
*PLEASE plan well in advance and we look forward to seeing you on Wed, March 20th!*
*~~ Saurabh*

Plant-Based Garden Feast
2024-03-22 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.

TKI Friday | Sound Bath, Kirtan & Vegan Dinner
2024-03-22 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.

VSDC Picnic & PATROL Movie (DC Environmental Film Festival)
Naval Heritage Center, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
**Update 3/21/24**
**Sadly, I think it’s going to be too chilly to have a comfortable picnic outside before watching PATROL at the Environmental Film Festival tomorrow night.**
**If we would like to try to meetup inside somewhere for dinner tomorrow at 6pm, let’s try for [Teaism](http://clicks.meetup.com/ls/click?upn=u001.NY3oBFzZ5LJDG7YcnfSAKtb8oUGT2WAR3r0j-2F1JwHqzMxnUH-2Buqe2Tr5juYGnx-2BgYD-2Bkt6ETY1-2Fq1WcpDbOUXA-3D-3DrjzM_mybI7KVf0C0K6-2F4wpLuG-2FlhwCADYQoKtc6WggLjuiRLtT2s7Uz42u5Xw6EeNDDPUuXI5-2Bpp7zUwvecRD-2B5oTVYAVN1asX5KhnvBJwXb1OSHdU7FaYMtzIYzKw-2BB9nLXrenSLLH899aKDf0wL5f5x8-2BJlb2lhJkisuNZuCeyrTmJuaDgNzI1a4wDf9gMxWqxwz0wxG4uZK-2F-2FK15QO2nambh4PggD482U8QJG0jCiTezq4V-2Bj1fFHrP0lzxWV5FoeUmbs8oc-2Bo8UccjNfgjqhueasv4LMEZ5VX-2FyOv8FkuGOz8-2BI-2FczXlrtaW-2F2UP-2BcQiSUm8hic2qwSR-2BhMnTnCZl7eZFWKDKTTXbf5I-2Fo-2BA0a4H3t9Eoz-2FPQnX6l7ZtUaGzQqrIl94UgvzdemO-2FtLc78grSx-2FKsZuFhpKzOvNrucI8yPr4i5X4U5pOCcMdkP4xWbtaXYkXaQAduBYUWEDJ9pRAOS1Abd3gUfIQcht8RWfVTwFL-2BrxEgZF2ycggm-2BfdRCTpAdvBoMwrgh3ueQNu0s2-2FVL-2FIQq-2Bejk8H4J8C9v-2FXsA94ZcB-2FOAw4ha3LM24U0SFiombmYNFX23UKNE9Zuh968ItQcKTBhCQGp3TZE9xCQblLXPwrxWhivUJHHwOBc02EVVbI-2FtU9tI-2FRzjzdsIpw-3D-3D) because it is very close by, has good vegan options and has the most space (an upstairs and a downstairs). Because it is cherry blossom season and spring break, the restaurant is unable to reserve tables for us, so we’ll just have to hope for the best. We may not be able to all sit together, etc….**
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Weather permitting, let’s gather at 6pm in the Navy Memorial Plaza, right in front of the Naval Heritage Center at 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004, for a picnic before the 7pm screening of [PATROL](https://www.patrolmovie.com/) which is being shown as part of the [DC Environmental Film Festival ](https://dceff.org/festival/?_gl=1*bhsuev*_up*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkJ-ZVsfurHI5Fx7WNpXYfC-ON_uC9bjAdIoDR_YJeHs27nljjSZhWMaAgKZEALw_wcB)(DCEFF) at the Naval Heritage Center.
You can bring your own beverages and vegan food or pick up something from nearby HipCityVeg (a six minute walk away), Teasim (a one minute walk away), SeoulSpice, (3 minute walk) or another restaurant of your choice. We should be able to find some seating on steps around the plaza. If the weather is bad, we will scratch the picnic part of this Meetup.
You must purchase a ticket for the film in advance on the DCEFF website [here](https://dceff.eventive.org/schedule/65d619e26232d20061e6832f). Don’t hesitate because tickets can sell out. Seating is general admission.
The screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmakers [Brad Allgood](https://dceff.org/filmmaker/allgood-brad/) & [Camilo de Castro](https://dceff.org/filmmaker/de-castro-camilo/).
Here’s a description of the film:
Nicaragua is facing an escalating crisis. Illegal cattle ranchers and miners are decimating the Indio-Maiz Biological Reserve — one of the last remaining rainforests in Central America. Deforestation is leading to destruction of biodiversity, traditional ways of life and climate change. Commodities produced on illegally converted lands are finding their way to unsuspecting consumers in the US and other major markets.
The indigenous and Afro-descendent peoples are addressing the threat head on—fighting back to protect their territory and way of life. This is the story of **PATROL**.
**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 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. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

VSDC Veggie Biking - Bethesda Cherry Blossoms
7106 46th St, 7106 46th St, Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, United States
Please join us for Cherry Blossom Bike ride from Bethesda to Georgetown (and back) with a detour in Bethesda’s Kenwood area to explore the Cherry Blossoms!
We will be starting from 7106 46th street parking lot (which is free on weekends) in Bethesda. The Capital Crescent trail is a short ride from the parking lot. On the way to Georgetown, will take a detour to explore Cherry Blossoms in Kenwood. Going to Georgetown will be a piece of cake (it is downhill). And we will have a piece of vegan cake after we get back to Bethesda.
Meeting point: [Public car park](https://goo.gl/maps/6oEPcXPbZN7hfS1N8)
Date: Saturday, March 18 9:30am
Route: [https://goo.gl/maps/SRtGQnaxqfNjLGno6](https://goo.gl/maps/SRtGQnaxqfNjLGno6)
Length: 17 miles
Difficulty level: strenuous
Elevation change: 420 ft up & down
Time: ~3 hours at moderate pace
Pace: moderate ~10 mph
Biking surface: paved
Route type: mostly trails, roads and sidewalks
Post ride lunch spot: Planta Bethesda
Alternate riding day in case of rain: Sunday, Mar 19
Food/Water: Bring your own vegan snacks and (non-alcoholic) beverage to enjoy. Please carry plenty of water!
Weather: we will not be riding in rain or windy conditions so stay tuned for Comments on this page.
*For important updates, regularly monitor the “Comments” section on this page (below).*
*Don’t be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.*
*When you sign up to join, you automatically acknowledge
[VSDC Activity Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/).
*Please also view and abide by the RULES listed below*
RULES
* Pets are not allowed
* Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during this event.
* Practice safe biking habits including:
* Wearing a bike helmet
* Keeping a safe distance between each other (bikes don’t have brake lights and tailgating can easily result in crashes)
* Avoid side by side riding unless the road gives us ample opportunity
* Please do not attend if you are sick or have been near someone who thinks they may have or have been exposed to COVID-19.
By coming to this event, we expect you 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 membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! [Become a member of VSDC](https://vsdc.org/membership/).
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

VSDC WFPB Group: Lunch at GreenFare Organic Cafe
GreenFare Organic Cafe, 408 Elden St, Herndon, VA, 20170, United States
Please join the VSDC Whole Food Plant Based (WFPB) Affinity Group for a wonderful meal at the all-vegan and WFPB GreenFare Organic Cafe in Herndon, VA. You can preview GreenFare’s menu [here](https://greenfare.com/blog/media_category/menu/page/2/).
As an added benefit, you can pick up organic, whole-plant pizzas after lunch, but you must order them in advance by calling (703) 689-0506 by Wednesday. Five flavors are offered, including margharita, wild mushroom, southwestern, roasted veggie, or a seasonal dessert pizza, all free of added salt, oil, and sugar and delectably delicious. $20/pizza. You can also order prepared meals; the menu varies, so call for more details.
Join us if you enjoy a WFPB diet or want to learn more. For a quick overview, visit https://nutritionstudies.org/what-is-a-whole-food-plant-based-diet.
**Transportation**
Ample parking is available in the shopping center lot. There is no Metro station close by. Rides may be available from attendees with cars so please communicate needs/availability in the comments below and chat on this event page. Of course, please be careful and safe in providing any personal contact information in any public forum, like meetup.com.
**Update Your RSVP**
Out of respect for the restaurant and 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 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/).
