Friday, February 21

Vegan Pop-Ups in Highland Park

Highland Park

Come for a cocktail at Block Party, stay for mouthwatering vegan street food vendors, and cap off the night with a midnight donut at Donut Friend. The party starts at 6pm and rages until 12am!

Veganos En Boyle Heights Community Vegan Market

Boyle Heights

Explore the latest vegan event at this charitably minded community pop-up. Organized by the founders of Drink Leche, La Vuena Vida, and Dear Mama LA, this Latinx group of vendors is donating 10-percent of all proceeds to local community non-profits that advocate for immigrants rights. The event will be held from 5-10pm at Mariachi Plaza.

Saturday, February 22

Second-to-Last Weekend of Cocobella’s Brunch

Hollywood

You won’t be able to order your vegan Grand Slam for much longer—this fantastic diner-style weekend brunch menu is going on hiatus as of March 1. Might as well get those fluffy pancakes a la mode; it is an ice cream shop after all.

Cooking Class at SunCafe

Studio City

Fallen a bit of the healthy eating resolution wagon? Get back on track with this “Magic of Greens” themed cooking class. Follow Chef Ron Russell as he leads you through Green Dip, Creamy Spinach Soup, Morrocan Kale Chard Chickpea Stew, and Southern Greens.

Word of Mouth Food Truck at MooShoes

Silver Lake

From 12-5pm, grab some Mac and Cheese Bites or a straight-from-the-griddle Munchwrap after scoring a new pair of vegan leather shoes or trendy Matt & Nat bag at this all-vegan shoe and accessory shop. Don’t forget to say hello to the friendly resident cat!

Long Beach Vegan Social

Long Beach

This regular free community event returns to the Hawk Bar for an afternoon of vegan eats, drinks, and live music. Stop by from 12-5pm to get your fill of Chicana Vegana, The Donuttery, Vegan Jam, Veggietize Me, and more.

Soul Food Vegan Cooking With Sweet Potato Soul

DTLA

Learn the essentials of vegan soul food cuisine by renowned recipe blogger and cookbook author, Jenné Claiborne of Sweet Potato Soul. The menu includes Jackfruit Jambalaya, Low Country Grits, and Smoky Collard Greens. Tickets can be purchased on the Vegan Soul Food Cooking Class page on Eventbrite.

Sunday, February 23

Say Cheese: A Raw Vegan Workshop

Mid-City

Once you learn how to make your own vegan cheese, you’ll never go the store-bought route again. This hands-on workshop will provide basic recipes and instructions then let you play to invent your own vegan cheese flavors. And yes, nibbling is encouraged. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.

Smorgasburg LA

DTLA

For some, a weekend is not complete without a trip to Smorgasburg. Indulge in your vegan favorites such as Cena Vegan, Madame Shugah, or try the new and vegan-friendly Burmese Please.

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