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Plant Based Food Tour in Pike Place Market
2024-04-01 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-31 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-30 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-29 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-28 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-27 14:00 - 16:30, 2024-03-26 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
2024-04-01 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-31 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-29 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-28 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-27 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
2024-03-31 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-29 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-03-26 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.

VSDC Running Group
U Street Northwest, U St NW, Washington, DC, United States
The running group will meet in the neighborhood right behind Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street NW. (You can directly message Miles Harter for the details.)
We will run between three and six miles depending on what folks want to do. Runners can bring bags, and there will be a secure place inside to leave them. We will also have a vegan dessert afterwards, a birthday cake for one of our runners!
Yes, we realize that March 31 also happens to be Easter Sunday, but it was the only date in the next month or so that worked for all the runners at our first run earlier this month. And anyone also free to celebrate Easter earlier in the day.
When you sign up to join, 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: 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](http://www.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. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Vegan Sunday Brunch
2024-03-31 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)

VSDC Veggie Biking - Bethesda Cherry Blossoms Again
Park and Ride for Capital Crescent Trail, Bethesda, MD, 20815, United States
Please join us for Cherry Blossom Bike ride from Bethesda to Georgetown to Hains Point (and back) with a detour in Bethesda’s Kenwood area to explore the Cherry Blossoms!
We will be starting from the [Park and Ride for Capital Crescent](https://maps.app.goo.gl/BKo6KKeexQPENXHEA) trail 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: [Park and Ride for CC Trail](https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8icfVLC4mdfagQj6)
Date: Sunday, March 31 10:30am
Route: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTXLjjVyWHsSxBfZA](https://maps.app.goo.gl/eTXLjjVyWHsSxBfZA)
Length: 25 miles
Difficulty level: moderate/strenuous (due to distance)
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
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
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.**

Plant-Based Garden Feast
2024-03-30 18:00 - 20:30, 2024-03-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | WA
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.

Vegan Adventure in the East Village
2024-03-30 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.

TKI Friday | Sound Bath, Kirtan & Vegan Dinner
2024-03-29 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 Weekday Dinner at St. Veg in Rockville
St.Veg, Shady Grove Rd #14929-M, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Please join your fellow VSDCers to enjoy a tasty and casual dinner at the all-vegan and organic St. Veg in Rockville. You can [check out the menu](https://www.stveg.com/all-day-menu). Please bring a friend, and let’s spread the Veg word!
**Save 5%**
If you are a VSDC member, you can save 5% on your meal with a minimum order of $10 by showing a current membership card. Not yet a member? [Join today!](https://vsdc.org/membership/)
**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.
**Transportation**
The shopping center offers free parking. The center is also accessible from the Shady Grove Metro on the Red Line by taking the Ride-On Bus 43 toward Traville.
**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 Book Club discusses “West with Giraffes” (online)
Online event
Please join the Veg Society of DC Book Club discussion of “West with Giraffes”by Lynda Rutledge. This meeting will take place online, via zoom.
The book is historical fiction based on the 1938 story of two giraffes who survived a hurricane at sea and then were driven across the United States to the San Diego zoo.
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.

VSDC at PCRM's New Book Release, The Power Foods Revolution by Neal Barnard
Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas., 1311 F St NW, Washington, DC, 20004, United States
Please join VSDC at Roti at 1311 F Street NW for a quick dinner at 6 pm before walking around the corner to PCRM’s event, ***The Power Foods Diet*,** at 6:30 pm at the [National Press Club](https://www.press.org/host-your-event-national-press-club). As we are a large group, some of us can also get dinner at District Taco next door.
While everyone is welcome to join us, we require that those eating with the group enjoy only vegan food items while with the group.
PCRM has promised to save us seats together marked with a blue VIP band, but only if we arrive early. If you run late, please look for us, but we are not able to save seats.
***ACT NOW! Tickets may sell out.*** *Tickets to The Exam Room event need to be [purchased in advance](https://www.pcrm.org/events/power-foods-revolution) for a fee, in addition to registering for the Meetup.*
Join VSDC, Dr. Neal Barnard, and PCRM to celebrate the release of the new book, ***The Power Foods Diet***! Learn how to unleash food’s power to optimize your health, lose weight, and feel your very best. Chuck Carroll will host the live taping of The Exam Room Podcast, Chef Dustin Harder will share his inspiration for recipes in the book, and special guest Stefanie Ignoffo will share her incredible health transformation.
**Get the book on the official release day! A signed copy of *The Power Foods Diet* is included with the ticket purchase.** The event will also feature power foods tastings, fun insightful interviews with the guest panel, and photo opportunities.
**Buy your ticket today and join VSDC at this live book release event!**
The National Press Club, 529 14th St., NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045
**VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.**

Central Park Vegan Night Market
2024-03-26 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.
