Events

CANCELLED - Dinner and Movie Screen
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.

Monthly Hike
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.

Singles Vibe (21+): Costume Prep & Vegan Swap
🫧 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.

East Bay Members Dinner
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

September Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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!

Sonoma County VegFest
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.

Alemany Farm Volunteer Day (Members Only)
Volunteer with other SFVS members at Alemany Farm, 700 Alemany Blvd, SF. Co-hosted by Rex Pechler and Rachel Bordoli. Space is limited - email hello@sfvs.org to secure your spot.

East Bay Meetup
Join Us at Roasted and Raw for a Casual Dinner
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/
Each person orders and pays at the counter. No bill splitting involved.
The restaurant closes at 7 p.m. Details and RSVP via MeetUp.

Urban Stroll and Stair Climb
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.

Members Dinner
Dinner at VegRewards Partner Savor in SF hosted by Rachel Bordoli. Details to come.

🎃Halloween-Themed 🎃October Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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!

SF World Vegan Fest
World Vegan Day is a global event celebrated annually on 1 November. Vegans celebrate the benefits of veganism for animals, humans, and the natural environment through activities such as setting up stalls, hosting potlucks, and planting memorial trees. 26th Annual San Francisco World Vegan Festival will be celebrated on the World Vegan Day.

5th Annual Bizerkeley Food Fest 2025
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

Singles Vibe (21+) : Museum’s Night SF
🌜A soft-hearted meetup for vegan & vegan-aspiring singles (21+). We’ll gather at 6 p.m., explore the museum together, and flow with kindness, consent, and good vibes only. 🪽 connection: come solo or with friends — as long as they RSVP too 😌 whether you’re shy or outgoing, you’re celebrated just as you are.
Bay Area residents get free general admission to SFMOMA (4–8 p.m.) • Free tickets are available online. For more info and RSVP via Partiful.

East Bay Members Dinner
Join us for a vegan dinner in Albany! It is 20-minute walking distance from El Cerrito Plaza BART Station.
The menu changes daily and is posted on its website https://shangrilabuddha.com/
You order by size and pay for your own meal at the counter. They also have vegan pies, but usually we walk over to Mr. Dewie's a few blocks away after dinner for some frozen dessert https://www.mrdewies.com/
RSVP at SFVS Meetup.com

World Day for the End of Speciesism Advocacy
Are you interested in protecting all animals and promoting veganism?
SFVS has been invited to participate in the 11th World Day for the End of Speciesism by organizing a public event to stand up for animals. We will take this opportunity to join a global demonstration and promote our upcoming 26th Annual Vegan Festival on November 1. We will gather at Union Square for an hour with our signs and hand out flyers for our Vegan Festival. Around 5 pm, we will go to dinner at one of the near by vegan restaurants. For more details and RSVP, visit Meetup.

Peninsula Friends Dinner
Gather at Tane Vegan Izakaya in Palo Alto for some vegan sushi and ramen. Hosted by Amy Y. RSVP via Meetup.

CANCELLED-Tuesday Trivia Night and Dinner at Casa Borinqueña
Please be advised, Trivia Night has been changed to Tuesday, and we have to cancel this activity due to lack of host. However, feel free to attend on your own.
Come join SF Vegan Society for a fun night of trivia, hosted by Saluhall!
We will also get dinner at Casa Borinqueña (SFVS Members receive 10% with membership card), an all-vegan Puerto Rican restaurant in the building. Become a member today by signing up online!
If you don’t feel like competing, come anyways to hang out :) If anyone needs to drive, validated parking is in the back on 440 Stevenson St. The garage is under the building and you would take the elevator to the second floor. Get a receipt for your meal and show it at the coffee section on the first floor to get their parking validated.
Saluhall is located just a block from Powell St. BART exit.

August Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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/309944250/. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Tuesday Trivia Night and Dinner at Casa Borinqueña
Please be advised, Trivia Night has been changed to Tuesday.
Come join SF Vegan Society for a fun night of trivia, hosted by Saluhall!
We will also get dinner at Casa Borinqueña (SFVS Members receive 10% with membership card), an all-vegan Puerto Rican restaurant in the building. Become a member today by signing up online!
If you don’t feel like competing, come anyways to hang out :) If anyone needs to drive, validated parking is in the back on 440 Stevenson St. The garage is under the building and you would take the elevator to the second floor. Get a receipt for your meal and show it at the coffee section on the first floor to get their parking validated.
Saluhall is located just a block from Powell St. BART exit. RSVP via Meetup.

Singles Vibe: Vegan & Vegan-Aspiring
🌞 A super chill afternoon to meet other vegan and vegan-aspiring singles with a sweet tooth and a soft heart. We’ll be lounging in the grass—bring a blanket if you’d like to get cozy.
🍰 Bring a yummy vegan dessert or a non-alcoholic drink to share, plus your own cup and utensils (we love a conscious cutie). Frisbees or other playful things are always welcome ;)
🌬️ Around 4 PM, we’ll probably drop into a short meditation—just a few minutes to breathe, stretch, land, and feel the grass beneath us. 🪽 Come solo or with friends. Whether you’re a little shy or outgoing, you’re celebrated here just as you are.
🌿 Connect at your own pace, come and go as you’d like, and let it unfold naturally.
🫶 This space values kindness, consent, and conscious connection.

Lands End Hike
SFVS Monthly Hike hosted by Melinda Hamm and Elliot Ryan. Meet at Lands End Main Parking Lot, Merrie Way, San Francisco. RSVP via Meetup.

Tuesday Trivia Night and Dinner at Casa Borinqueña
Please be advised, Trivia Night has been changed to Tuesday.
Come join SF Vegan Society for a fun night of trivia, hosted by Saluhall!
We will also get dinner at Casa Borinqueña (SFVS Members receive 10% with membership card), an all-vegan Puerto Rican restaurant in the building. Become a member today by signing up online!
If you don’t feel like competing, come anyways to hang out :) If anyone needs to drive, validated parking is in the back on 440 Stevenson St. The garage is under the building and you would take the elevator to the second floor. Get a receipt for your meal and show it at the coffee section on the first floor to get their parking validated.
Saluhall is located just a block from Powell St. BART exit. RSVP via Meetup.

East Bay Members Dinner
One of our East Bay members highly recommended Sipeos, a California-Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian restaurant in Walnut Creek. Check out their menu at https://www.sipeos.com/
Great reviews on Yelp https://www.yelp.com/biz/sipeos-walnut-creek-3
Many dishes are vegan or can be made vegan. Let's go check it out! RSVP via Meetup.

East Bay Members Dinner
Join us for a vegan dinner in Emeryville!
Alma Y Sazon, a Mexican eatery just opened up their new location last month in the Public Market. Optional frozen dessert after dinner at Mr. Dewie's.
Each person pays for own meal at the counter. To reduce waste, bring a box to pack your leftover. RSVP via Meetup

Monday Trivia Night and Dinner at Casa Borinqueña
Come join SF Vegan Society for a fun night of trivia, hosted by Saluhall!
We will also get dinner at Casa Borinqueña (SFVS Members receive 10% with membership card), an all-vegan Puerto Rican restaurant in the building. Become a member today by signing up online!
If you don’t feel like competing, come anyways to hang out :) If anyone needs to drive, validated parking is in the back on 440 Stevenson St. The garage is under the building and you would take the elevator to the second floor. Get a receipt for your meal and show it at the coffee section on the first floor to get their parking validated.
Saluhall is located just a block from Powell St. BART exit. RSVP via Meetup.

Dinner and Movie Screen
Buffet dinner and Movie Screen of Code Blue at Sky International Vegan, South San Francisco. Code Blue reveals lapses in the current state of medicine and provides a common sense solution by featuring the practice of lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic diseases. The film presents the hurdles to the proposed shift: antiquated curricula in medical schools, confusion in the media, inadequate government policies, and the underlying influences of the pharmaceutical and food industries. RSVP at Partiful to prepay for $20 buffet dinner at Sky International Vegan. Chef Kenny is planning on making mushroom bourguignon mashed potatoes arugula salad and avocado chocolate mousse for us.

Pizza at CyBelle's Front Room (lunch)
CyBelle’s Front Room is one of our Green Partners! If you are a dues paying member of SFVS, by presenting your membership card, you receive 10% off!
Check out the full vegan menu
https://order.online/store/24865008
Mmmm veganized super comfort food. RSVP via Meetup.

July Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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.
Our organizer, Ian, will provide some disposable plates and utensils; however, in order to reduce waste, bring your own cutlery, plate, cup (BYOE - bring your own everything) is strongly encouraged. 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/308476799/. Looking forward to seeing you there!

East Bay SFVS Members Dinner
Join us for a vegan dinner in Berkeley!
The menu changes daily and is posted on its website https://peacenaturalveganfood.com/
You order by size. They also have vegan pies and cookies.
Each person pays for own meal at the counter. To reduce waste, bring a box to pack your leftover.

Glen Canyon Park Hike
Member hike hosted by Melinda Hamm and Elliot Ryan at Glen Canyon Park, 75 Elk St. SF. RSVP via Meetup.

SFVS Members Dinner
Dinner at Udupi Palace in SF, where SFVS Members receive 10% discount! Hosted by President Rachel Bordoli.
For details and RSVP, visit Partiful.

Rancho Compasión Volunteering
Another animal sanctuary volunteering event! Member Maulik who is a regular volunteer at Rancho Compasión, is organizing our second animal sanctuary volunteer day of the year. 🐑🐐🐖🐄 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!
Visit Meetup for details and RSVP.

SFVS Cookout!
As of 7/2/2025, we have reached the maximum capacity, and the RSVP is now closed. We will have a lot more events coming up, so please be sure to read your monthly Newsletter and sign up early! Thank you.
Let’s fire up the grills and celebrate July 4th! The cookout will be held in the spacious backyard of SFVS Member Mike D. An array of veggies, plant-based burgers and links, salads, and desserts will be served. Suggested minimum donation will be $10 per person, with all proceeds going to SFVS. We are seeking volunteers who are able to donate desserts, fresh produce for grilling, help with setup and/or cleanup. RSVP via Partiful in Members Newsletter(exact timing will be confirmed nearer the date).

June Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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.
Our organizer, Ian, will provide some disposable plates and utensils; however, in order to reduce waste, bring your own cutlery, plate, cup (BYOE - bring your own everything) is strongly encouraged. 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 Meetup.com https://www.meetup.com/vegetarians/events/307809740/. Looking forward to seeing you there!

East Bay Members Dinner
Join us for a vegan dinner in Albany! It is 20-minute walking distance from El Cerrito Plaza BART Station.
The menu changes daily and is posted on its website https://shangrilabuddha.com/
You order by size and pay for your own meal at the counter. They also have vegan pies, but usually we walk over to Mr. Dewie's a few blocks away after dinner for some frozen dessert https://www.mrdewies.com/
RSVP at SFVS Meetup.com

Member Trivia Night & Dinner
Members dinner hosted by Gaurav. Come join SF Vegan Society for a fun night of trivia, hosted by Saluhall!
We will also get dinner at Casa Borinqueña, an all-vegan puerto rican restaurant in the building. 10% off for SFVS Members
RSVP via Partiful

Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival
The Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival, a celebration of the joy of soy, returns Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., to The Event Center at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The event features cooking demonstrations, live music and dancing, food and arts & crafts vendors, and a youth art contest.
Join other SFVS members to explore this fun event together! Visit our Meetup group for details and RSVP.

Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Meetup
June 11th: Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) Meetup (virtual, RSVP via Eventbrite. Meeting information will be in the registration email confirmation), hosted by SFVS Interim President Rachel Bordoli and former President Greg Rohrbach. This meeting will be an opportunity for members who are either already following a whole food plant-based lifestyle or are interested in learning more about WFPB to get to know each other and discuss possible future events with a WFPB focus.

Goatlandia Volunteering
Our first 2025 animal sanctuary volunteering event! We will be going to Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary and helping out with taking care of the animals 🐑🐐🐖🐄.
Please note that Goatlandia requires a $20 donation per volunteer to help support the animals and upkeep of the sanctuary. Please use the link www.goatlandia.org/donate to make the donation For details and RSVP, visit Partiful.

National Animal Rights Day
The National Animal Rights Day (NARD) is an annual day observed in more than 50 countries around the world, on the first Sunday in June, for the purpose of giving a voice to all animals and raising awareness for their rights.

May Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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.
Our organizer, Ian, will provide some disposable plates and utensils; however, in order to reduce waste, bring your own cutlery, plate, cup (BYOE - bring your own everything) is strongly encouraged. 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 Meetup.com https://www.meetup.com/vegetarians/events/307442954/. Looking forward to seeing you there!