No more preaching to the choir! Just come have drinks with like minded people. Vegan Drinks Events are at Establishments that; A. Serves liquor&beer B. Serves Vegan Food or has place for vegan food truck C. Strive for central locations D. Responsible consumption of alcohol Note for Vegan Non-Drinkers.  Always good to have designated drivers!  Please grab a juice or a soda and blend! Note for Non-Vegans. You're more than welcome, too!  We completely welcome & appreciate your presence at Vegan Dr …

Join our Vegan Spirituality Meetup to explore veganism as a spiritual practice! Our monthly gatherings include discussions on veganism & spirituality, moral support, guided meditations, and delicious potluck vegan food. Our annual retreats offer speaker presentations, yoga classes, guided meditation, catered vegan food, group discussions, nature hikes, and animal blessings. Hope you can join us to build a Vegan Spirituality community on the West Coast! We have a thriving sister community on the …

Vegans Are sexy, caring people who love to have fun. This group brings them together

This is a social group for vegetarian and vegan women in their 20s and 30s. It is also open to non-veg girls who are curious about the veg life style. Activities will vary, but the idea of this group is to meet new, like-minded friends while participating in fun, vegan-friendly pastimes like dining out, exercising, going to the movies or live performances, and cooking classes/vegan events. We welcome you to share your ideas, just know that this is a social group. So if you are looking for acti …

There are definitely many singles who are also vegetarian/vegan (or at least singles who like vegetarian/vegan food) in the SoCal region, interested in meeting people of the opposite gender.  Many people who fit these characteristics are very busy and don't have the time to search and find compatible people. That's where this group can definitely help out. Health conscious people usually have many other common aspects besides what they eat (or don't eat) such as the basic one--many are actually …

We welcome all LGBTQ individuals who are vegan, vegetarian, or interested in becoming vegan or vegetarian.

Make no mistake, no matter your chronological age, this is not for "old folks"! This is a group for active, friendly, playful vegans, vegetarians, "veg-friendly" and "veg-curious" folks who have gained much experience along with the gray hair and wrinkles. We are passionate about compassion, healthy food choices, and the environment. And we are passionate about having fun! Los Angeles Vegans and Vegetarians Over Forty will meet up for movies, hikes, potlucks, restaurant outings, drinks, and othe …

The mission of Vegan Toastmasters is to provide a supportive environment for vegans (and those on the path to becoming vegan) to learn and practice their speaking and leadership skills. Speeches relating to veganism, animal rights and welfare, the environment and health are encouraged. Members of this meetup group are considered guests of the club. Guests are welcome to attend as many meetings as they wish for free and participate in the Table Topics session during a meeting. Meetup members int …

Are you tired of not finding great breakfast and brunch vegan options around LA? Noticed lots of vegan brunch restaurants eventually close down? Love potlucks? Never been in a breakfast/brunch potluck? WELL, WE'RE ON! Since LA is so large, we're always looking for host/ess in the different areas of LA, so everyone can attend! Please contact me directly if you're interested! :) ps: we now have a FB group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/262735570410025/

A group of individuals who consider themselves "vegan" and/or who are interested in veganism.

For people who are interested in going to vegan cooking & raw food vegan classes, as well as plant-based nutritional lectures.

Welcome to the NEW and improved Rawkin, Vegan, Whole living Food meet-up group!  If you are new to raw food for weight lose, healing, looking younger and having more energy this is the group for you. This group is a place for raw foodies (newbies and masters) to gather together and further enhance their already grand adventure in the world of raw foods. May we share, nourish, inspire, and create new ways of living for ourselves and others! To contact the organizer, Ron Russell, and to get additi …

Things are really turning out amazing for our Feed the Homeless LA event on the 11th of May! I implore anyone wanting to be a part of this spectacular event to please step forward and let me know so we can get you into the loop. We have so many exciting surprises for the people on this day, things that no one has ever done for those in need! So please, don't hesitate to step up and/or share this event with others that you think might want to take part. Our arms are open to anyone willing to help …

Community Animal Acupuncture LA (CAALA) is  for any holistically minded humans that wish to get acupuncture for their animal companions!! We are offering a practical,  animal acupuncture healing experience in a community setting. This is about healing our animal companions, and bringing the community  together in order to foster an environment in which true healing can take place.   When people (and animals) come together with the same intention, there is the potential for great things to take p …

Are You JEWISH & VEGETARIAN? Is JUDAISM of true importance to you? Is VEGETARIANISM of true importance to you? If you answer yes, yes, yes, then yes, yes, yes, you are in the right place : ) We welcome meeting you, a fellow VeJEWtarian. This Meetup group, (and our non-Meetup website, www.VeJEWtarian.org, and our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/VeJEWtarian/170821056316099), will coordinate opportunities to come together to celebrate Jewish holidays and holy days with tot …

Come and meet fellow Raw Foodists and Vegans near you! Share raw food meals and your loving spirit with all of us. A great space to relax, enjoy being with like-minded people and maybe make some new friends. Outings over a wide geographic range will include potluck/hikes, raw restaurant gatherings and events at members' homes--maybe some musical instruments, too! Anyone interested in the raw/live food or vegan diet and lifestyle is welcome--no need to be 100% or any particular amount "raw" to jo …

Calling all foodies! If you're loco for local, keen on quinoa, gaga for grass fed, a gluten free goddess, a vivacious vegan or vegetarian, or an organic maniac - then come join us! Meet others who share your passion for healthy food and be among the first to know about our special events! Whole Foods Market Porter Ranch is proud to be your Certified Organic Grocer and we look forward to meeting up with you!

Hi Everyone, I've met a lot of great people, but I think that this group's focus was a little "off" when I created it. I've heard a lot from people who wish is was "more vegan-friendly" as well as people from the other side of the fence who left because the group was too vegan-centric, and they weren't really interested. I briefly thought about shutting us down and creating a new group, but 117 members is nothing to laugh at. I've thought about it a lot, and I'm going to put together some events …

Many people desire to be healthier, but don't know where to begin.  If you want to take charge of your health and well being while eating delicious foods and having fun at the same time, welcome aboard! Join us  Market  demonstrations and cooking classes on how to incorporate wholesome nutritionally dense foods into your diet. Whether you are new to healthy eating, vegetarian, vegan, carnivore or omnivore, welcome! Check out www.EatUnprocessed.com for free recipes and www.HealthyTasteofLA.com t …

The purpose of this group is to introduce you to a healthy lifestyle that makes you happy! If that means you're a vegiterian, a vegan, a raw enthusiast, a meat lover or a guten free-bee, this is the group for you! If it's food that gets you excited, we'll show you how to create a balanced healthy lifestyle! Come one, come all and share your excitment and passion with us!

Meet other local animal rights activists. Gather information about animal abuse issues and discuss constructive, non-violent ways to raise awareness in our society about the plight of animals raised for food, fur, experimentation, and other uses. Encourage people to adopt a whole foods vegan diet which is respectful to animals, the environment, and our own health. Teach youngsters in the community the importance of showing compassion and mercy to creatures who are not able to speak up for the …

Recipes, lifestyle, clothing, education, communication, alternative medical referrals, friendships, latest exercises for optimum health. Partners for life!

For anyone who is vegetarian (or would like to spend a day exploring its yummy possibilities), seeks spiritual growth, loves hiking, exploring, and meeting positive people, we are a group whose purpose is to develop Conscious Community throughout the Los Angeles area! We engage in various activities and go on hikes to amazing locations, thanks to California's geographically diverse climate, and share tasty vegetarian food to develop a more slo-cal feeling in this big city. Join us if you like to …

Come meet other people who are gluten sensitivities/intolerant and are changing their health with food. Share recipes, meet for happy hour, learn to cook with new ingredients, meet for brunch and learn that you can feel better.

APe Action, established in January 2007, is a non-profit organization committed to promoting change through the education of moral and ethical values relating to animals, people and the environment. We strive to encourage kindness and empathy for the interconnection of humans, animals, and the earth. Through our dog rescue, PSAs, documentaries and various educational programs we encourage communities to tackle social issues.   For a full list of our available list of our companions and to learn …

This is a group for adults that are enthusiastic in being healthy and doing things to become healthy, such as eating healthy foods, learning about healthy diets, dinning out at vegan or vegetarian dinners, exercises and outdoor recreations.

This is a group for adults that are enthusiastic in being healthy and doing things to become health, such as eating healthy foods, learning about healthy diets, dinning out at vegan or vegetarian dinners, exercises and outdoor recreations.

Meet other locals who are interested in the nutritional benefits of eating delicious plant based, nutrient rich whole foods. Share knowledge and discuss the impact that diet has on the body for good health and disease prevention and reversal. Participate in a monthly potluck where you will meet interesting, fun and like minded people who prefer to not eat processed foods. (remember all OILS and SWEETENERS except for FRUIT are PROCESSED). While you do not have to have taken one of Chef AJ's healt …