***SFVS Members Only Event***

Oryx and Crake is a 2003 novel by Canadian author Margaret Atwood.

Please RSVP via Partiful (invite sent directly to members, please message us at bookclub@sfvs.org if you didn't receive it)

Come join us for the July SFVS Book Club meet-up on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6PM. In honor of brighter/longer days, we'll be taking the bookclub outdoors this time. Book Club is for SFVS Members only.

(Optional) Bring food & drinks either for yourself or to share.

If you are a new SFVS member and Partiful does not let you RSVP, it's because we need to manually add you to the invite. Please reach out to bookclub@sfvs.org and we will add you.

Join the San Francisco Vegan Society and In Defense of Animals to speak up against the dairy industry and advocate for veganism in the Marin County (Larkspur/Corte Madera) 4th of July Parade!

Just 15 minutes north of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge.

We can reach possibly thousands of parade attendees with a powerful, visible demonstration for animals. Walk alongside our banner car in the parade, hand out literature for outreach, and help engage, educate, and inspire.

Time:
Please arrive by 9am to leave time to find street parking or in nearby parking free lots.
After parking, please arrive at the Staging Area no later than 9:30am.  Parade rules require all participants be ready to walk at 10am.

Location Starting Point:
Next to Redwood High School
#395 Doherty Drive, Larkspur CA

We will provide signs and flyers to give out. Please do not bring your own signs (parade rules have a max signage allowed). 

Attire:
We want a unified B+W cow/dairy theme.
Please do your best to wear a PLAIN white t-shirt and black pants.
OR a PLAIN black t-shirt and white pants.

Take photos/videos and share later on social media!

Join us at the Corte Madera Town Park after the parade to connect with fellow vegan activists (and for lunch outing options).

RSVP via Meetup.

Come join us for another vegan potluck back at our usual location in Golden Gate Park!

Please bring a vegan dish to share. You do not have to be vegan to attend this event, but every dish should be 100% vegan -- no meat, no fish, no eggs, no dairy, no honey, no products derived from animals of any kind.

We strive to be a zero waste event and you can help by bringing your own travel mug, bowls, flatware, cloth napkin, etc. Come prepared and reduce the waste generated at the event. Thank you for being part of the solution and for caring about the environment. Please plan to bring your own beverages.

As with previous Golden Gate Park potlucks, we'll be meeting in Ghirardelli Card Shelter in Bunny Meadow. It will be very casual, come and go as you please. Kids and well-behaved pets are welcome!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP via Meetup. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Come join us for dinner at Souley Vegan in Jack London Square! 101 Broadway, Oakland, CA

Enjoy Chef Tamearra Dyson's vegan creole cuisine, including her new lion's mane sliders.

Menu: https://souleyvegan.com

Please RSVP via Meetup by June 23.

SFVS Members Only event hosted by Rachel Bordoli of SFVS.

An invitation has been sent via Partiful to SFVS members. We have reserved the whole restaurant (30 seats). SFVS members have until Saturday June 20th to RSVP, after which we will open any remaining spots up to Meetup group members.

Details:

Location: 401 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122

Public Transit: The N-Judah stops very near the restaurant. The 43 and the 6 bus lines are also good options.

Parking: If you are driving, please allow plenty of time for parking. MLK Drive (the section between 3rd Ave and 7th Ave) in Golden Gate Park is a good bet if you can't find anything closer.

Arrival Time: 6.00-6.15pm

Menu: to come closer to the date

Price per head: $60 inclusive of tax and service charge, to be paid in advance

Come join us for a family vegan potluck in Cedar Rose Park in Berkeley, located at 1300 Rose St, Berkeley, just 8 minutes walking distance from North Berkeley BART Station. It's also easy to bike to. Free street parking is available.

If you are available to help set up at 12 noon or clean up after 3:30, please leave comments.

Our site has a grill, so feel free to bring some charcoal and your bbq gear! A toddler play structure is also next to our site in a fenced area, so bring your children! Let's all have fun together!

Please bring a vegan dish to share. You do not have to be vegan to attend this event, but every dish should be 100% vegan -- no meat, no fish, no eggs, no dairy, no honey, no products derived from animals of any kind.
We strive to be a zero waste event and you can help by bringing your own travel mug, bowls, flatware, cloth napkin, etc. Come prepared and reduce the waste generated at the event. Thank you for being part of the solution and for caring about the environment. Please plan to bring your own beverages. Water fountains and a bathroom are available on site. ADA accessible.

RSVP via Meetup.

More info to come. Located in Stockton, Harvest Home Sanctuary cares year-round for rescued animals, including:

• Goats

• Pigs

• Rabbits

• Guinea Pigs

• Chickens

• Turkeys

• Ducks

• Geese

• Pigeons

• Doves

https://harvesthomesanctuary.org/
Wear mud boots and bring work gloves are highly recommended.
Details and RSVP via Meetup.

Come join us for another vegan potluck back at our usual location in Golden Gate Park!

Please bring a vegan dish to share. You do not have to be vegan to attend this event, but every dish should be 100% vegan -- no meat, no fish, no eggs, no dairy, no honey, no products derived from animals of any kind.

We strive to be a zero waste event and you can help by bringing your own travel mug, bowls, flatware, cloth napkin, etc. Come prepared and reduce the waste generated at the event. Thank you for being part of the solution and for caring about the environment. Please plan to bring your own beverages.

As with previous Golden Gate Park potlucks, we'll be meeting in Ghirardelli Card Shelter in Bunny Meadow. It will be very casual, come and go as you please. Kids and well-behaved pets are welcome!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP via Meetup. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Looking forward to hiking the Fox, Coastal and Tennessee Valley Trail Loop with you! Please see the route details here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/fox-coastal-and-tennessee-valley-trail-loop

We’ll explore the beauty of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, offering sweeping views of the ocean and the bay.

A few notes:

Please arrive on time (10:00 AM). If you’re running late, please comment on the Meetup link, and we’ll accommodate within reason.

The hike is unfortunately NOT dog-friendly. :'(

Stopping points will be discussed at the outset to ensure everyone is accounted for.

Please wear appropriate shoes, dress in layers, apply sunscreen, and bring water.

We’ll meet at the trailhead off the parking lot. If the parking lot is full, there is easy parking along the side of Tennessee Valley Road.

Hope to see you there! RSVP via Meetup.

Join us for a mid-week dinner at Shangri-La Vegan in their serene restaurant with healing healthy vegan food.

Please RSVP via Meetup at your earliest convenience so we have an idea of who is coming and can let the restaurant know. Thank you.

https://shangri-lavegan.com

Join us on Sunday, May 24th, from 9.30 am – 12.30 pm to work on some gardening tasks. If we have more than enough people, we can also work on painting structures, and patching the driveway.

Snacks will be provided to hold us until 12.30 pm. We will break for a potluck lunch at 12.30 pm.

Rancho Compasión Farmed Animal Sanctuary. 🐑🦙🐐🐖🐄 PLEASE READ: - You MUST Sign a Volunteer Liability Waiver prior to arrival.

Be sure to wear work clothes and closed toed shoes or boots. Get ready to get dirty and physical!

Picnic blankets will be available for us to use or you can bring your own.

You may also bring fresh produce to donate to the animals.

Feel free to email volunteer@ranchocompasion.org if you have questions for other volunteer opportunities.

Be sure to wear work clothes and closed toed shoes or boots. Get ready to get dirty and physical!

Visit Meetup for details and RSVP.

***SFVS Members Only Event***
Please RSVP via Partiful (invite sent directly to members, please message us if you didn't receive an invite by 4/12)

Our May read is Beasts of Burden: Animal and Disability Liberation by Sunaura Taylor. Location is TBD: if the weather permits, we'll be outdoors! We look forward to another month of great conversation, connection, and community!

Book Club is for SFVS Members only.

If you are a new SFVS member and Partiful does not let you RSVP, it's because we need to manually add you to the invite. Please reach out to bookclub@sfvs.org and we will add you.

are you curious to explore and learn more about the abundant diversity of life found in local tide pools?

Join SFVS member Perry Matlock for this early morning tour on what is likely to be the lowest tide of the year at -1.9 feet.

We'll meet at Marshall's Beach (exact meeting point will be shared nearer the time) between 6.30 am and set off to explore at 6.45 am. Low tide will be at 7.18 am.

Sunrise will be at 5:57 am, so we will have daylight from the beginning. If you're driving, ample parking is available not far from the trailhead to Marshall's Beach.
[https://maps.app.goo.gl/BPvJr1CzLnfQbSCA9](https://share.google/kVVIqfBOmccX9jXec)

Canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Members, please refer to your monthly newsletter and Partiful invites for details.

Canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Join us for a special evening with 🌱 vegan dinner and a live music & dance show at Peña Pachamama!

Located at 1630 Powell St, San Francisco, the Peña Pachamama is a magical oasis of organic non-GMO plant-based food, as well as great music, dance and performance.

Everyone will be waitlisted initially and reservation is for 12 max. Priority will be given to SFVS members and regular attendees.

The theme of the night is Music of the Andes, Flamenco and Latin Dance 💃🏻 Check out the menu on DoorDash website.

RSVP via Meetup.

From Tempeh to Table: An Indonesian Superfood Vegan Cooking Experience

The Indonesian Consul General is inviting SFVS to a vegan cooking demo in the backyard of the Indonesian Consul General’s residence here in San Francisco. The event will include a tempeh-making workshop, an Indonesian vegan cooking demonstration, and a shared Indonesian vegan lunch for everyone. There may also include a small prize drawing and vegan goodie bags to make the experience even more festive. All of this and FREE to us!

If you would like to attend this event and are not currently a member of SFVS, join now!

4/27/2026 Update: Waitlist only via Partiful (Members should have received private invitation links via Partiful). Please email events@sfvs.org if you have any questions.

Canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.

We will meet along the Bay trail in Berkeley at Seabreeze Market & Deli, which is right off of 580 on the Bay side.

The trail is a flat, easy, 9-mile out and back route (total of 18 miles). We will ride to the cute town of Point Richmond, eat our lunch, and ride back.

Bring:

• Your own bag lunch

• Water bottle

• Layers (it can get windy and/or be hot)

• Looking forward to riding with you!

Seabreeze Marketand Deli: McLaughlin Eastshore State Park, 598 University Ave · Berkeley, CA

RSVP via Meetup

Let's meet up for dinner at Next Level Burger in Potrero Hill! They are offering us a 20% discount for this event, so come hungry for burgers and milkshakes 😋

See Details and RSVP via Meetup.

4/27/2026 Update: Waitlist only via Meetup.

Come join us for another vegan potluck back at our usual location in Golden Gate Park!

Please bring a vegan dish to share. You do not have to be vegan to attend this event, but every dish should be 100% vegan -- no meat, no fish, no eggs, no dairy, no honey, no products derived from animals of any kind.

We strive to be a zero waste event and you can help by bringing your own travel mug, bowls, flatware, cloth napkin, etc. Come prepared and reduce the waste generated at the event. Thank you for being part of the solution and for caring about the environment. Please plan to bring your own beverages.

As with previous Golden Gate Park potlucks, we'll be meeting in Ghirardelli Card Shelter in Bunny Meadow. It will be very casual, come and go as you please. Kids and well-behaved pets are welcome!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP via Meetup. Looking forward to seeing you there!

The legendary Millennium Restaurant in Oakland will be closing its doors in mid-May. Millennium has been a cornerstone of the Bay Area vegan scene and we want to send them off with the love they deserve. We are hosting a special Earth Day dinner there this month to say thank you for years of world-class plant-based dining. Waist list available. Please refer to your April Newsletter for details.

UPDATE Tuesday April 14: We've learned that a section of the freeway from 17th Street to 4th Street in San Francisco eastbound will be closed before the Bay Bridge due to construction this weekend. The Bay Bridge will be open but there may be heavy traffic on surface streets in SOMA eastbound making returning to the east bay slow. For folks coming from the east bay, it is recommended to take BART if possible. Union Square (our meeting point) is close to Powell Street station and we will finish near Civic Center station. For more on the planned freeway closure: https://www.kqed.org/news/12078991/i80-101-closure-san-francisco-weekend-april-17-18-19-bay-bridge-detour-traffic-alternative-route

Join the San Francisco Vegan Society for the return of our annual Earth Day March hosted by SFVS's #1 hiker Elliot Ryan!

We will meet at Union Square (Powell and Geary) and march to City Hall to listen to no more than three short, inspirational, and animal-rights-focused Earth Day speeches.

After the speeches, for those interested we will go to Rad Radish to buy ourselves lunch and then make our way to Patricia’s Green In Hayes Valley Park to eat together. Please feel free to bring your own bag lunch if you prefer.

From Union Square to City Hall is about 1 mile. From City Hall to Patricia's Green is about 0.5 miles. The route is mostly flat. It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and a hat, apply sunscreen, and bring water.

Children and well-behaved pets are welcome.

Inspirational signs will be provided or feel free to bring your own. Looking forward to marching with you!

Union Square Geary and Powell corner · San Francisco, CA. RSVP Via Meetup.

Come join us for another vegan potluck in Oakland (West Oakland Brunch Library, 1801 Adeline St. Oakland). If you are available to help set up at 1:30 pm or clean up after 4:00, please us know.

Please bring a vegan dish to share. You do not have to be vegan to attend this event, but every dish should be 100% vegan -- no meat, no fish, no eggs, no dairy, no honey, no products derived from animals of any kind. Please do not bring any alcoholic drinks or drinks that look like they contain alcohol in order to avoid confusion. It is against the library's policy to have alcoholic drinks on site.

We strive to be a zero waste event and you can help by bringing your own travel mug, bowls, flatware, cloth napkin, etc. Come prepared and reduce the waste generated at the event. Thank you for being part of the solution and for caring about the environment. Please plan to bring your own beverages. Drinking water and bathrooms are available on site. ADA accessible.

RSVP link will be available soon.

Come climb the "Stairway to Heaven" in Milpitas. See link below for photos of this interesting place that I came across on social media recently:

https://www.weekendsherpa.com/stories/hike-to-zen-at-dragon-mountain-in-milpitas/

Unfortunately, it is not a dog friendly trail. :(

Let's take our time to go up there and check out all the views and statues.

Optional lunch at Amazing Basil, Fremont. Details and RSVP via Meetup.

Our March read is How to Argue With a Meat Eater (and Win Every Time) by Ed Winters . We look forward to another month of great conversation, connection, and community!

Questions? Reach out to us at bookclub@sfvs.org. This is a Members Only event - Please refer to your Monthly Newsletter for details and RSVP information.

• Location: Sports Basement Community Space, 1590 Bryant Street
  San Francisco

• What to Bring: Bring old cardboard, markers, sticks (extra paint stir sticks?) and your passion! We'll have extra supplies and snacks. Feel free to bring vegan snacks to share.

• Activity: Join us for an afternoon of crafting creative, eco-conscious signs for the upcoming Earth Day March! We will make extra signs to distribute at our Earth Day March on Sunday, April 19.

Let's make our voices heard—and our signs green! 🌍🎨

Come join us for another vegan potluck back at our usual location in Golden Gate Park!

Please bring a vegan dish to share. You do not have to be vegan to attend this event, but every dish should be 100% vegan -- no meat, no fish, no eggs, no dairy, no honey, no products derived from animals of any kind.

We strive to be a zero waste event and you can help by bringing your own travel mug, bowls, flatware, cloth napkin, etc. Come prepared and reduce the waste generated at the event. Thank you for being part of the solution and for caring about the environment. Please plan to bring your own beverages.

As with previous potlucks, we'll be meeting in Ghirardelli Card Shelter in Bunny Meadow. It will be very casual, come and go as you please. Kids and well-behaved pets are welcome!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please RSVP via https://www.meetup.com/sfvegansociety/events/310226184/. Looking forward to seeing you there!