Events
Dinner at Shangri-La Vegan
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.
Monthly Hike
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.
May Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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!
Animal Sanctuary Volunteering
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.
Family Potluck in Berkeley
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.
Dinner at Souley Vegan
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.
June Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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!
Join us in 4th of July Parade
Speak up against the dairy industry and advocate for veganism. SFVS is collaborating with In Defense of Animals to march in the Larksbur / Corte Madera 4th of July Parade.
We will meet to line up at 10am and start marching at 10:30am.
We can reach possibly thousands of parade attendees with a powerful, visible demonstration for animals. Walk alongside our banner car in the parade, hold signs, hand out literature and outreach, help educate, engage and inspire.
Occasional street theater demonstrations will also be part of the action.
Please DO NOT bring your own signs
Black-and-white/cow-print attire or vegan T-shirts encouraged
Take photos/videos and share later on social media
Join us at the park after the parade to connect with fellow vegan activists for a picnic or lunch outing
The more people who show up to reach the massive crowds, the more impactful this action will be! So, please bring your friends and join us.
RSVP via Meetup for exact meeting location details to come.
SFVS Camp Field Day
SAVE THE DATE!
Come one, come all! Spread the word and invite your friends. Everyone is welcome.
What? CAMP FIELD DAY! (as in summer camp)
Vegan Potluck Picnic
Field Games
When? Sunday, July 19, 2026
Why? For summertime fun with vegans, and make new vegan friends
Who? You! Families and children are welcome
Where? Tilden Park, Padre Picnic Area (lots of picnic tables & grill)
Bring/Prep? A food item to share, wear sporty clothing for games, a sun hat
If you would like to be help organize this fun day, email events@sfvs.org.
More details to come. RSVP via Meetup.
Cake Swap Extra-VEGAN-za!
Do you dream of eating cake day and night? Do you have 3-5 packs of Earth Balance baking sticks stockpiled in your fridge? Do you love chatting and picnicking in the sun? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this may be the event for you! 🍰
—How it works—
Bake or buy a vegan cake you’re super excited about, bring it to the park to share, and indulge in slices of all the cakes as you meet and chat with other cake enthusiasts! Bring a plate and fork to picnic, and a Tupperware to take cake home with you!
This is a vegan event! While every cake lover, vegan or not, is warmly welcomed, every cake should be 100% vegan -- no eggs, no dairy, no honey, no gelatin, no meat, no fish, no products derived from animals of any kind.
—About your cake—
Other than being vegan, the sky is the limit! Homemade or store-bought, pistachio and rosewater genoise sponge or classic vanilla sheet cake. You may even dip your toe into the world of savory cakes! Whatever you bring, just make sure you are excited and enthusiastic about your cake. We are all here to revel in the magnificence of cake, after all!
Our cake picnic will take place at Potrero del Sol Park, 25th And Utah, San Francisco. RSVP via Meetup.
San Francisco VegFest
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.
Rancho Compasión Volunteering and Potluck
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.
Book Club Meeting (members only)
***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.
SFVS Tide Pool Tour
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 - Potluck in Oakland and Vegan Buy Nothing Swap Meet at Lake Merritt
Canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
SFVS Dinner at Wildseed (members only)
Members, please refer to your monthly newsletter and Partiful invites for details.
CANCELED - Mother's Day Brunch @ Rooted in Walnut Creek
Canceled. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Dinner and Live Show at Peña Pachamama
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.
An Indonesian Superfood Vegan Cooking Experience (Members only)
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.
Bike the Bay trail
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
SFVS Dinner at Next Level Burger
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.
April Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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!
Dinner at Millennium on Earth Day (members only)
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.
Earth Day March
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.
Potluck in Oakland
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.
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER - Friday Hike and (optional) Lunch
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.
Book Club Meeting (members only)
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.
Seeds of Change: Earth Day Sign Making Party
Location: Sports Basement Community Space, 1590 Bryant Street
San FranciscoWhat 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! 🌍🎨
March Potluck in Golden Gate Park
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!
East Bay SFVS Dinner
Join us for a vegan dinner in Downtown Berkeley at 1901 University Ave.
https://udupipalaceberkeleyca.com/
Potluck in Oakland
Come join us for another vegan potluck. This time in Oakland Public Library, West Oakland Branch. If you are available to help set up at 1:30 pm or clean up after 4:00 pm, 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.
Potluck in Santa Rosa
Come join us for a vegan potluck at Sports Basement Santa Rosa Community Space, the Barn. 1970 Santa Rosa Ave. Santa Rosa.
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.
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.
Monthly Hike
SFVS Monthly Hike hosted by Melinda Hamm and Elliot Ryan. Meet at the Presidio Arguello Gate, Jackson and Arguello Blvd · San Francisco, CA, for a hike at the Presidio and Baker Beach trails. RSVP via Meetup.
Plant Power Day
Plant Power Day is an annual celebration held on March 7th to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals and highlight the benefits of a plant-rich diet for both health and the environment. Celebrated since 2018 by organizations like Alpro and BOSH!, it promotes the health benefits of a plant-based diet, such as lower cholesterol and improved mood, as well as its positive impact on the planet by reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Welfare-Washing: Truth in Advocacy - Part II (via Zoom)
For our March webinar, four Bay Area vegan activists join our President, Rachel Bordoli, for a lively discussion about veganism, activism, and which methods, in their experience, work — and which don’t.
This is a virtual event: REGISTER HERE
Our panelists:
- Jack Gescheidt, Founder, TreeSpirit Project
- Jason Bolalek, Animal Care Manager, Animal Place (Petaluma)
- Lia Wilbourn, Farmed Animals Campaign Specialist, In Defense of Animals
- Mike Rupena, Lead Organizer, Anonymous for the Voiceless (SF Chapter)
Join this live webinar, the second in this year's series, to hear from a quartet of passionate representatives from different corners of the vegan movement, talking about “welfare-washing,” street outreach, graphic slaughter footage and other topics related to animal rights.
Register via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gJ489FCZRBeHIi55TsGP8g
Monthly Potluck
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 at the San Francisco Friends (Quaker) Meeting House at 65 9th St, San Francisco, by member Ian Varonin. Details and RSVP on Meetup. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Rancho Compasión Volunteering and Potluck
Join us on Sunday, 2/22, from 9am–1 pm for a work party to prep the garden. Member Maulik who volunteers regularly at Rancho Compasión, is organizing another volunteer day. 🐑🐐🐖🐄 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! We will break for a potluck lunch at 1 pm with Mexican Food theme (Preferred not mandatory).
Visit Meetup for details and RSVP.