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Plant-Based Comfort Classics
2023-12-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-26 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-25 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
2023-12-01 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
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:30, 2023-11-25 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.

Plant Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market
2023-12-01 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-28 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-27 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-26 14:00 - 16:30, 2023-11-25 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
2023-12-01 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-29 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-27 12:00 - 15:00, 2023-11-26 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.

Veg Night Out at Vue 180 NYC Rooftop
Vue 180 Rooftop Bar & Lounge, 525 8th Ave, New York, NY, 10018, United States
Welcome to our monthly Veg Night Out!
This will be a perfect location for us to chill and enjoy the evening with enchanting backdrop. It’s an ideal spot for savoring the city’s charm with a cocktail in hand as evening falls. Join for a toast to the city that never sleeps.
“Perched on top of the [DoubleTree by Hilton New York Times Square South](https://www.booking.com/hotel/us/radisson-new-york-times-square.en.html?aid=1153070&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2), the rooftop is aptly named for its stunning views of the NYC skyline…” per TheRooftopGuide.
**Vue 180 NYC Rooftop**
From 6:30pm-9:00pm
525 8th Ave, New York, NY
(212) 255-9000
#5 on **NYC Advisor’**s best rooftop bars in NYC, “You can get classic and specialty cocktails and wines in the chilling air with a great panoramic view…”
From **TheTravel.com**: “.. Vue 180’s claim to fame, is its iconic view of the Empire State Building. Located in proximity to Madison Square Garden, this midtown bar serves happy hour drinks daily from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM…”
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 do 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 fall evening socializing with fellow vegetarians and vegans.
**Train Directions**: Take the (A) (C) (E) (1) (2) (3) to 34th St-Penn Station or (B) (D) (F) (M) (N) (Q) (R) to 34th St-Herald Sq.
Eddie

Afroveganism: A Plant-based Lifestyle for Black People
2023-11-30 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Public Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M4W 2G8, Canada
Afro-veganism is a reclamation of the plant-based lifestyle of pre-enslaved Africans. Because of the overwhelming prevalence of chronic diseases in Black communities, Afro-veganism is a critically conscientious focus on Black people’s nutritional health and welfare.
Joe G Thomas of Black Vegans of Toronto, provides a brief historical review of the nutrient-poor diet of enslaved Africans and their creative efforts to make the food they were given palatable. It will link the devastating effects of the present-day consumption of traditional foods to the disproportionately high incidences of chronic diseases and comorbidities in Black communities.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Beeton Hall (1st floor of the Toronto Reference Library)

Drop in, or register on Eventbrite to receive a reminder email.

For more information: contact 416-393-7149 or trlbus@tpl.ca

If you identify as a person with a disability or as a person who is Deaf, and require an accessibility accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Accessibility Services by email, accessibleservices@tpl.ca, or voicemail, 416-393-7099, to make a request. Please contact us at least three weeks in advance.

VSDC Book Club discusses “The Spy and The Traitor” (online)
Online event
Please join the Veg Society of DC Book Club discussion of “The Spy and The Traitor: The Greatest Espionage Story of the Cold War” by Ben Macintyre. This meeting will take place online, via zoom.
“Macintyre recounts the exploits of Oleg Gordievsky, the KGB agent turned British spy responsible for “the single largest ‘operational download’ in MI6 history,” in this captivating espionage tale.” — Publishers Weekly
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.

Central Park Vegan Night Market
2023-11-28 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.

Vegan Sunday Brunch
2023-11-26 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)

Movie Watch Party, Discussion, and Vegan Food
Fairfax, Fairfax, VA, United States
Join VSDC for this month’s animal rights/vegan-themed Movie Watch Party and vegan food event on Saturday, November 25, in Fairfax VA. Socializing beforehand and discussion about the movie afterwards is planned.
We will watch the first two episodes of the limited series “Live To 100: The Secrets of the Blue Zones.”
The VSDC member hosts’ home in Fairfax has a small home theater that can accommodate around 20 people. This regular event is a fun way to learn, discuss, and meet vegans and vegan-curious people (Thanks to Mindy Kursban and David Kwiatkowski for hosting!).
FEE: The $10 fee will cover the hosts’ expenses for the event, including food, beverages, and other associated costs. If there are any proceeds beyond these costs, which we don’t expect, they will go towards VSDC’s work to fulfill its mission. In order to ensure the success of the evening and limit late cancellations, the fee is refundable until 5 days before the event.
FOOD: Vegan pizza, salad, fruit, and snacks will be provided. Feel free to bring any other vegan food or beverages you would like either for yourself or to share.
WHO: All VSDC and Meetup members are invited. Bringing a non-vegan friend is encouraged.
WHEN: Saturday, November 25, starting at 6:30 pm. We will begin watching the show around 7.
WHERE: The home is in Fairfax VA 22033, near Inova Fair Oaks Hospital. It is 8 miles from the closest metro at either Vienna or Reston (Uber or Lyft would be necessary). **The exact location & parking details will be sent via meetup about 2 days in advance to those who have rsvp’d Yes.**
Please make sure your email is current in Meetup, your Meetup settings allow organizer messages, and check your spam if you don’t receive the message.
PARKING: There is plenty of free parking within a 3-minute walk of the home.
*You must register via this page to attend the event.* A Pay Pal account is required to pay the $10. Because of the fee, Meetup doesn’t have a waitlist for the movie. If it is full and you are interested in attending, please contact the host.
*When you register to join this event, you automatically acknowledge [VSDC’s Liability Waiver](https://vsdc.org/activity-waiver/)*
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 (http://www.vsdc.org) is a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through education on the benefits of a vegan diet & lifestyle. Sharing food is the bond that brings families together; so it is with VSDC. From simply “breaking bread” to experiencing delicious and nutritious vegan foods from around the world, we make your journey easier, enjoyable & meaningful.
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Vegan Adventure in the East Village
2023-11-25 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.
