We search the web for the best vegan things to do in the city, so you don’t have to. Here’s what’s happening this weekend.
Friday, February 15
OC Vegan Village: Vegan Nights
Santa Ana
This Friday night Vegan Village pop-up held at The Blue Lot in Santa Ana is a great way to start off your weekend by enjoying some of Southern California’s best vegan food.
Vegan Pop-Ups at Cosmic Brewery
Torrance
Head down to Torrance for some craft beer and vegan food from Word of Mouth and Vegana Casera.
Fiesta Friday
Highland Park
Head to York Street in Highland Park for an impressive array of vegan street vendors, including Cena Vegan, Madame Shugah, and more.
Saturday, February 16
Suncafe Cooking Class
Studio City
Learn how to prepare vegan dishes with weekly cooking classes Saturday mornings at Suncafe in Studio City. This week’s theme is Greek cuisine. Participants will learn how to make kabobs, Greek salad, lentil lemon soup, and leafy greens with lemon & parmesan. Sign up ahead of time here.
#ALLVEGAN Brunch at Cocobella Creamery
Hollywood
Cocobella Creamery’s #ALLVEGAN Weekend Brunch happens every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm until February 24. They’ll be serving menu items like their Breakfast Burrito and All American Slam (two pancakes, two strips of bacon, two sausage links, tofu egg scramble, and hash browns).
Taste of Caribbean Vegan Menu Pop-Up
North Hollywood
Experience Jamaican culture and cuisine at this special lunchtime pop-up, presented by Chef Karrine Johnson. You’ll get a taste of a wide variety of vegan Jamaican food. Tickets are available here.
BESTIES Pop-Up
East Hollywood
From 12pm-4pm head to this vegan grocery store and enjoy a pop-up of all-vegan everything from vendors like @sreyvegan, @evolutionburger, @thebakerytruck, @nohocandleco and @veganrobs.
Vegan Vibes Fest
DTLA
Live music, vegan food, and good vibes. Vendors include: Vegan Earth Cafe, Xochitl Vegan, Jade’s Vegan Sushi, Dear Mama, Charlie’s Brownies, Avocada Mama, Vegan Tamale Co, and more!
Long Beach Vegan Social
Long Beach
Head to Long Beach for an afternoon of socializing with fellow vegans and enjoying drinks, music, and food from Chicana Vegana, Compton Vegan, Enjoying Earth, Mamas Tamales, and Tacos Bravo.
OC Vegan Village: From the Earth
Santa Ana
This Saturday afternoon Vegan Village pop-up held at From the Earth in Santa Ana is a great way to enjoy your weekend, eating some of Southern California’s best vegan food.
Vegan 101, Cooking with Chef Acooba Scott
Central LA
Spend your afternoon learning how to make recipes like tofu scramble & sprouted toast, tofu dip & veggies and, a tomato soup & grilled cheese sandwich with vegan chef and educator Dr. Acooba Scott. Tickets are available here.
Chicana Vegana @ Yorkshire Square Brewery
Torrance
Chicana Vegan will be popping up at Yorkshire Square from 4-9pm.
Sunday, February 17
Friends & Lovers Vegan Brunch Buffet
East LA
Spend your Sunday morning eating a whole buffet of vegan brunch food, with items like chilaquiles, banana nut French toast, jackfruit crab cakes, and more on the spread, plus an elixir bar too. Space is limited, so reserve your spot here for $30.
#ALLVEGAN Brunch at Cocobella Creamery
Hollywood
Cocobella Creamery’s #ALLVEGAN Weekend Brunch happens every Saturday and Sunday from 10am-2pm until February 24. They’ll be serving menu items like their Breakfast Burrito and All American Slam (two pancakes, two strips of bacon, two sausage links, tofu egg scramble, and hash browns).
Vegan Sunday By Vegan Street Fair
North Hollywood
This weekend is the last Vegan Sunday until April. With over 30 vendors from the Southern
California that are 100% vegan, along with free entry, you’re not going to want to miss out on your last chance for a while. Stop by from 10am-4pm.
The Gentle Barn Tours
Santa Clarita
The Gentle Barn hosts public tours every Sunday between 10am-2pm. You’ll be able to hang out with the animals and see all the amazing work this nonprofit is doing. Bonus, Frankenstand is there every Sunday serving up delicious gourmet vegan franks. Tickets are $20/adult and $10/kid. Click here to purchase your tickets.
Super Vegan Sunday 2.0 @ Smorgasburg LA
DTLA
Head to Smorgasburg LA from 10am-4pm for this vegan takeover. Featured vendors include: MANEATINGPLANT, Avocada Mama, Cena Vegan, Yoga-urt, Donut Friend, Madame Shugah, Your Vegan Friend, Senoreata, Vegatinos, Todo Verde, BEETxBEET, Chompton Stoodios, and more!
Kannabis Works Vegan Fair
Santa Ana
This family-friendly and free event from 11am-4pm will feature food, music, activities, and more. Vegan food vendors include Munchies OC, Jade’s Vegan Sushi, Latina Vegana, and even more.
Vegan by El Zamorano Pop-Up
Santa Ana
Check out this afternoon all-vegan pop-up in Santa Ana, featuring Vegan by El Zamorano, plus rotating vendors each week.
Long Beach Vegan Chili Cook Off
Long Beach
Experience a chili tasting and vote for the best at the Long Beach Chili Cook Off. The winner with the “Best Vegan Chili” will receive a trophy and a prize worth up to $500. Interested in competing? Then visit lbvegan.com for details. Tickets to taste and vote are available now and at the door (cash-only) for $5.
Church of Seitan
Glassell Park
Head to this monthly meetup at Verdugo Bar from 3-7pm for drinks, bingo, vegan food, and more.
Make sure to check out our Events Calendar for more vegan happenings