Here’s your curated list of vegan happenings this July!
Divine Dips Ice Cream Social
Saturday, July 6
Because sometimes even adults want to get ice cream wasted! Come for art, music, and vegan ice cream.
Vegan District at the Pike Outlets
Saturday, July 6
Vegan food, shopping, and more food.
Veg Speed Dating
Sunday, July 7
Meet the love of your life or have fun trying.
Long Beach Vegan Social
Saturday, July 13
A killer lineup of vegan food vendors, drinks, and socializing.
Vegpop!
Sunday, July 14
Local, craft brews and handmade vegan food in sunny Gardena.
Vegan Pop Up & Open Mic Night
Firday, July 19
Plant-based comfort food, a live DJ, and a chance to tell your story, try out that slam poem, or test out some jokes conjoin at this local event in Leimert Park.
Wild Cheeses Workshop
Saturday, July 20
Learn how to transform nuts, seeds, and other natural products into creamy and funky cheeses.
Donatsu Donut Tasting
Saturday, July 20
Sample all of Donatsu’s light, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth vegan donuts! If you’ve been waiting to try them out, this is the perfect first experience!
Vegan Prom
Saturday, July 20
The name kind of explains itself: dress up like it’s senior year (but with better fashion sense for everyone’s sake), partake in cheesy dances (only now you got some moves), and enjoy the open bar and vegan buffet. Okay, this is way better than a high school prom.
Verano Vegano Fest
Sunday, July 21
Downey natives finally don’t have to leave town to get their hands (and mouths) on bomb vegan food!
Flow + Flavor
Sunday, July 21
Wake up your body with rooftop yoga at ROW DTLA accompanied by some of the city’s best views, then head downstairs to tear up Smorgasburg’s array of indulgent eats!
Vegan Chick-in Throwdown – Postponed
Saturday, July 27
Local cooks and chefs go head to head to determine who has the best vegan fried chicken! Guests get to taste each chef’s creation.
Healthy Junk Vegan Fair
Saturday, July 27
Two blocks of Anaheim streets are blocked off for this blast of sensory arousal! Lots of food, more food, and then extra food on top of that. Free parking, free entry, and did we mention food?
Long Beach Yoga Festival
Sunday, July 28
Six different yoga classes conjoin with a vegan street food festival at The Pike Outlets.
The Fancy Taco Truck
Multiple Days
Mexican street classics like queso covered burritos, shrimp tacos, and sloppy yet indulgent tortas make The Fancy Taco a destination to keep in your weekly rotation.
African Vegan
Multiple Days
Experience an evening of intimate dining, accommodating hosting, and handcrafted vegan food inspired by the cuisines of several different African countries.
OC Vegan Village Meatless Monday
Every Monday
Who said Mondays where boring? OC Vegan Village is bringing excitement to the beginning of the week with their Meatless Mondays series, featuring a rotating list of vegan vendors each week.
Vegan Pop-Ups in Highland Park
Every Friday Night
Come for the tequila at Block Party, stay for the wide array of vegan Mexican food, and continue to stay for more tequila.
Vegan Pop Up at BESTIES
Every Saturday
SoCal vendors join East Hollywood’s BESTIES—an all-vegan convenience store specializing in quick, easy, and affordable bites. Follow their Instagram page for updates on upcoming events
Suncafe Raw Vegan Cooking Class
Every Saturday
Weekends are the perfect time for learning a new skill. Join Chef Ron at SunCafe every Saturday for raw vegan cooking classes.
Hinterhof's all Vegan German Brunch
Every Saturday & Sunday
Just a couple months after opening, Hinterhof is meshing German and American cuisines into one, cohesive eye-popping brunch menu. Some standout items include their Pretzel Bread French Toast and Schnitzel and Waffles, which is akin to a German take on chicken and waffles. If you’re ready for a lavish brunch you’ll never forget, Hinterhof is your weekend destination.
The Little Green Kitchen Pop-Up
Every Sunday
Feast on nachos, tostadas, tacos, and cheesecake at the Brentwood Farmers Market from 9am-2pm!
Vegan Sunday
Every Sunday
Four years ago, we could’ve never imagined we’d get the chance to enjoy juicy burgers and fried chicken sandwiches. One year ago, we could’ve never imagined we’d be able to get those things every week. Today, we’re reclaiming our childhood favorites every weekend at Vegan Sunday.
Sundays at the Gentle Barn
Every Sunday
Kick it with the animals you save from enjoying a plant-based diet at The Gentle Barn.
Smorgasburg
Every Sunday
Enjoy Instagrammable eats from LA’s most prestigious pop-ups, including Workaholic, Happiness Capsule, Donut Friend, Señoreata, and more!
A lil’ bloop of personal info about myself is in order. I’m a born and raised Tampa-lite, aka a tried and true citizen of Tampa, FL. Most people don’t know this, but the Cuban sandwich was invented in Tampa when Cuban and Italian immigrants moved to the city to work in the cigar industry. This cultural fusion is visible in the classic Cuban, which features crusty Cuban bread and slow-roasted pork as well as salami and swiss cheese, representing food from both cultures. I describe this sandwich so you know how important it is as well as how difficult it is to get a vegan one. That was until Señoreata joined the Smorgasburg lineup and premiered a vegan cuban sandwich with all the flavor, elements, and soul to make a native Tampa-lite’s heart swell up with joy.
