Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Peña Pachamama! We’re kicking off a fantastic night filled with good vibes, tasty food, and amazing entertainment, including a flamingo dance performance!

Join us for an opportunity to connect with fellow dance enthusiasts, experience Latin culture, and be mesmerized by the elegance and flair of flamingo dancing. Whether you’re a dance lover or just looking for a fun night out, there’s something for everyone! Details and RSVP at Meetup.

Join us for all vegan baked goods 🥐☕️ at Twelvemonth Bakehouse! https://www.twelvemonthburlingame.com/menu/bakery/

Free admission to Burlingame Winter Market ❄️ which is a short walk away: https://www.burlingame.org/1124/Winter-Market

RSVP via Meetup

SFVS Monthly Hike hosted by Melinda Hamm and Elliot Ryan. Meet at Phyllis Ellman Trailhead, 5200 Paradise Dr, Corte Madera, CA 94925 for a hike at Ring Mountain via Loop and Phyllis Ellman Trail. RSVP via Meetup.

If you didn't make it to the WVF Pre-Launch Party at Lion West Portal, not only you missed some great comedy by Steven Marcus Releford (his presentation is now available on our YouTube Channel), you also missed out on great AYCE vegan sushi!

Let's kick off December with All You Can Eat sushi at Lion West Portal! 100% gluten free, too!

$39.99 / adult. $19.99 / child
90 minutes limit

RSVP via Meetup.

Annual Souley Vegan Thanksgiving Buffet !
🍂 Offering DINE-IN or Pick-Up 🍂 Order by November 24th for Pick-Up Only Pick-up available November 26th or 27th, between 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Meals will be packaged in reheatable containers and will include reheating instructions. USE SFVS EXCLUSIVE PROMO CODE "SFVLOVE" FOR $3.00 off! Order Tickets via Eventbrite. See menu below!

Holiday Menu: Includes all items listed here.
🌱Southern Fried Tofu – crispy, golden, and full of flavor

🥘 Vegan Oxtails – smothered in brown gravy using the Holy Trinity

🧀 Creole Cheddar Mac – creamy, cheesy, and soulful

🍠 Candied Yams – sweet, buttery, and spiced just right

🥬 Collard Greens – slow-simmered, tender, and seasoned to perfection

🌱 Black-Eyed Peas – a Southern tradition for good fortune

🍇 Fresh Cranberry Sauce – tart, bright, and made from scratch

🌽 Cornbread with Whole Buttered Corn – moist, fluffy, and a true holiday classic

🍞 Savory Dressing – rich, and comforting

🥔 Mashed Potatoes – creamy and whipped smooth with love

❤️ Red Velvet Cupcakes – topped with luscious cream cheese frosting

RSVP on Meetup so we know you are going!

Run with SFVS’ best athletes and raise funds for one of our favorite sanctuaries, Heard and Flock!

Register for the run at: https://raceroster.com/events/2025/108804/the-animal-run-5k-tofurkey-trot

For details and RSVP to join the SFVS Team, visit Meetup.

Race takes place at San Leandro Marina

40 Mulford Point Drive · San Leandro, CA

If you missed Sassy Foods' vegan dim sum at our World Vegan Fest on November 1, here's your chance to visit the restaurant together and experience the legit dim sum in the comfort of an indoor space sitting down!

Sassy Foods shares the space with Imperial Garden. Watch the reel below by Vegan Hacks Pod:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DQrtdx_D12y/?hl=en

We will dine in family style and split the bill at the end as sharing dim sum is meant to be.

Details and RSVP, visit Meetup.

Book Passage is hosting an author event in celebration of John Sanbonmatsu's new book The Omnivore's Deception: What We Get Wrong about Meat, Animals, and Ourselves!

RSVP via Meetup.

@theuncreamery 's very own chefs Mark and Lisa are joining forces with @donajisanfrancisco Thanks to @lacocinasf to bring you THE MOST DECADENT vegan comfort food!
See photo for full menu!
AWARD WINNING Mac'n'cheese with @swapfood_na Buffalo chick'n
Surf'n'turf with signature VEGAN SCALLOPS and @offbeast_foods PHENOMENAL vegan steak
Plus:
Salads, appetizers, and a CHEESECAKE for dessert! at 3161 24th St, San Francisco. Details and RSVP via Meetup.

SFVS Monthly Hike hosted by Melinda Hamm and Elliot Ryan. Meet at Pearson/Arastradero Preserve Parking: 1530 Arastradero Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304 for a hike at Meadowlark and Ohlone Trails Loop. RSVP via Meetup.

Not working on Friday? Maybe you work near Lake Merritt?

Let’s grab some beautiful tacos from Rico Rico, 100% plant based taquería.

3205 Lakeshore Ave. Oakland, CA 94610. RSVP via Meetup.

https://www.ricoricotaco.com/

Join us on Sunday, November 2, from 11am–3pm for the final work party of the year - Olive Harvest Party! Member Maulik who is a regular volunteer at Rancho Compasión, is organizing another volunteer day. 🐑🐐🐖🐄 PLEASE READ: - You MUST Sign a Volunteer Liability Waiver prior to arrival.

🍕 Miyoko will be tossing up pizzas
🥂 Malik will be pouring mimosas and shrubs
🌳 And everyone will all be plucking olives right off the trees

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.

Join us for an unforgettable evening of comedy and connection as we welcome the incredibly talented Steven Marcus Releford, vegan comedian!

Hey there! Get ready for a night of laughs at Lion West Portal with the hilarious Steven Marcus Releford. Join us on October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM (Pacific Time) for a plant-based comedy show like no other. It's going to be a blast! Don't miss out on the funniest event of the year! Chef Tom of Lion West Portal has put together a an incredible menu of vegan sushi in this mixed Japanese restaurant in the West Portal.

Pre-launch party for the 26th Annual SF World Vegan Festival www.sfvs.org

Featured Performer:
Steven Marcus Releford

A 15-year veteran of stand-up comedy and a dedicated vegan for the past 13 years, Steven’s performances are not just entertaining but also thought-provoking. His comedy feels effortless yet intentional, making him a one-of-a-kind voice in the comedy scene. For details and tickets, visit https://PlantbasedComedyStevenMarcusReleford.eventbrite.com

CANCELED DUE TO RAIN

9/21 Update: This potluck will start at 1 PM!

Come join us for a vegan potluck and Costume Swap in Golden Gate Park!

***For Our October Potluck, please feel free to bring a past Halloween costume (including pet costume) to swap. Free free to come in your costume and bring a Halloween themed vegan dish.***

Please bring a vegan dish to share. You are welcome to invite non-vegan friends 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.

In order to keep cost and waste to a minimum, you MUST bring your own reusable plate/bowl/cup/utensils. Limited single use options will be available for those in need. Please plan to bring your own beverages.

The potluck will take place in Ghirardelli Card Shelter in Bunny Meadow. It will be very casual, come and go as you please.

Please RSVP via https://www.meetup.com/sfvegansociety/events/311000301/. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Dinner at VegRewards Partner Savor in SF hosted by Rachel Bordoli.

Savor offers healthy vegetarian, modern, Arabic food, as well as beer and wine. Chef Mohammed Aboghanem will prepare us a delicious 4 course prix fixe meal and will speak about each course as it is served. This is a great opportunity to get to know more SFVS members while enjoying delicious, sophisticated food in a relaxed setting.

RSVP via Partiful.

A chill night to meet other vegan & vegan-aspiring cuties ✨Hosted by Member Vale.

📍 san francisco (exact location shared after approval)

🌜 wednesday, oct 15 · 6:30–9:30pm

🧖🏽‍♀️ pass (3hrs entry) = $70

For details and RSVP, visit Partiful.

Dr. E will be LIVE on YouTube sharing a few amazing stories of transformation and disease reversal from recent patients, and discuss the significant impact that whole-food, plant-based nutrition has had on their lives. A brief Q and A via the chat will follow.

As with all EF presentations, this is a FREE event!

HOW TO JOIN?

Just click the link below on October 13th just before 3pmPST. The same link can be used to view a recording of the event any time afterwards.

LINK TO JOIN

Join us for a vegan lunch in Oakland at Laughing Buddha Vegetarian Bistro, at 3766 Piedmont Ave. Oakland.

It's been almost a year since the vegetarian restaurant opened, and it’s just down the street from Timeless Bakery!

Let's take one of the round tables in their nice covered patio in the back.

Menu is available here: https://www.laughingbuddhaca.com/ RSVP via Meetup.

Leisurely SF urban stroll and stair climb, with optional lunch at Senor Sisig, hosted by Melinda Hamm and Elizabeth Janes. Details and RSVP via MeetUp.

Pizza Night!

The originally scheduled Roasted and Raw meetup was moved to September due to its pending closure at the end of September.

We will check out Pizza Twist in Berkeley instead. It offers a wide choices of fusion plant based pizza such as Plant-Based Tikka Masala Chicken Pizza Twist, Plant-Based Tandoori BBQ Pizza, Twist, etc. https://pizzatwist.com/locations/best-pizza-in-berkeley-ca.   RSVP via MeetUp.

Volunteer with other SFVS members at Alemany Farm, 700 Alemany Blvd, SF. Co-hosted by Rex Pechler and Rachel Bordoli. Space is limited - RSVP via Partiful to secure your spot.

The Sonoma County VegFest is the North Bay Area’s fantastic and fun celebration of compassioante eating and living. Produced by Compassionate Living, a non-profit that promotes kindness towards animals, healthy living, and respect for the earth, we have lots of delicious food, friends, and tons of fun! We feel incredibly lucky to live in the North Bay Area, a community with an abundance of nutritional experts, farmer’s markets, and stores with healthy and compassionate choices. We offer the Sonoma County VegFest to come together to showcase all that the North Bay Area has to offer.

Visit https://socovegfest.org/ for details and tickets.

To attend with other SFVS/Meetup members, RSVP via Meetup.

Come join us for a vegan potluck in Golden Gate Park!

Please bring a vegan dish to share. You are welcome to invite non-vegan friends 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.

In order to keep cost and waste to a minimum, you MUST bring your own reusable plate/bowl/cup/utensils. Limited single use options will be available for those in need. Please plan to bring your own beverages.

The potluck will take place in Ghirardelli Card Shelter in Bunny Meadow. It will be very casual, come and go as you please.

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

Join Us at Roasted and Raw for a Casual Brunch

and say goodbye to Roasted and Raw. They have announced on their IG on the closing of this chapter.

607 14th St, Oakland, CA 94612, just 5 minutes walking distance from 12th St. Oakland BART Station

Roasted and Raw is one of our VegRewards Partners and 100% plant-based. SFVS Members receive 10% off when presenting their membership cards. https://roasted-and-raw.squarespace.com/ - However, due to their pending closure, let’s not ask for a discount.

Each person orders and pays at the counter. No bill splitting involved.

Details and RSVP via MeetUp.

Join us for a vegan dinner in Downtown Berkeley! It is 5-minute walking distance from Downtown Berkeley Berkeley BART Station.

Cafe Tibet opened in 1999 and became a fully vegan restaurant in 2024. Last month they have completely remodeled their storefront for the first time since they opened! https://cafetibetberkeley.com/

Bring cash or have a way to repay host electronically.

RSVP at SFVS Meetup.com

🫧 a super chill afternoon to meet other vegan & vegan-aspiring singles in Dolores Park with a playful vibe and a soft heart.

🌱 we’ll be lounging in the grass — bring a blanket if you’d like to get cozy

🍜 potluck vibes: everyone brings a vegan sip or bite to share

🧞 costume prep (optional): feel free to wear your costume (i’ll wear mine ☺️). bring any kind of costume — finished, half-done, or just an idea/sketch — halloween, burning man, or that random treasure in your closet lol. we’re getting ready for october’s parties 🪞 (The host will bring a mirror!)

♻️ vegan swap (optional): bring clothes or vegan goodies you’d love to pass on — someone else might rock it, and you might find your next gem ✨ all styles and sizes welcome, femme, masc, and beyond category. taking an item means one less in a landfill

🎁 note: leftover clothes + goodies will be donated …For more info and RSVP via Partiful.

SFVS Monthly Hike hosted by Melinda Hamm and Elliot Ryan. Meet at Sibley Staging Area at 6800 Skyline Blvd, Oakland for a hike at Mazzariello Labyrinth and Volcanic Peak Loop. RSVP via Meetup.

This event has been cancelled due to minimum sale of tickets were not met.

Buffet dinner and Movie Screen of The End of Medicine (2022) at Sky International Vegan, South San Francisco. The End of Medicine is a feature length documentary exploring the link between our treatment of animals and emerging health threats such as pandemics and antibiotic resistance. For details and RSVP via Meetup and prepay for $20 buffet dinner at Eventbrite.

Benefitting the California Pitbull Rescue, the 5th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest is excited to bring the best in plant based foods that will impress any foodie or food critic! Meat lovers will be dazed and amazed at how delicious our dairy and meat free vendors can turn food into climate friendly culinary works of art.

Visit https://www.eventeny.com/events/bizerkeley-17230/?srsltid=AfmBOopB7lTfwh3Qdh577VtjIDwG7iv-h0bXMFK7I7D3B5XzIyYPShlO for details

Get your ticket at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-bizerkeley-food-fest-2025-tickets-1307762846879

RSVP via Meetup to go with other SFVS members

📍North Berkeley BART Station, 1759 Acton Street, Berkeley CA