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

🌜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.

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

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

🌞 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.

RSVP via Partiful.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.