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Vegan Things to Do in L.A. This Weekend: May 17-19

Clear skies and a plethora of pop-ups make this a bonafide LA weekend.

Things To Do
Los Angeles

Clear skies and a plethora of pop-ups make this a bonafide LA weekend.

Friday, May 17

 

Vegan Pop-Ups in Highland Park

Highland Park

Friday nights in Highland Park are a walk through vegan wonderland, complete with ice cream slides, horchata rivers, and quesadilla mountains. Okay, that doesn’t entirely make sense, but you get the idea—York St is a site to behold for any plant-based foodie.

 

Vegan Pop-Up and Open Mic

Lemiert Park

Plant-based comfort food, a live DJ, and a chance to tell your story—try out that slam poem or test out some jokes at this local event in Leimert Park.

 

Saturday, May 18

 

Munchies Pop-Up

West Hollywood

Saw our article about Munchies Diner opening in OC and wished they were opening in Los Angeles? Boom! OC Vegan Village will be hosting them at their pop-up event in LA. Catch all your diner favorites!

 

Eat Love Pop-Up at Cocobella Creamery

Hollywood

Head to Hollywood for some vegan fried chicken from Eat Love and ice cream from Cocobella Creamery.

 

Vegan Pop-Ups at BESTIES

East Hollywood

SoCal vendors join East Hollywood’s BESTIES—an all-vegan convenience store specializing in quick, easy, and affordable bites—for a midday excursion. Follow their Instagram page for updates on upcoming events!

 

Hesspea's Plant Based Cooking Class

Costa Mesa

A hands-on and vibrant cooking class in which attendees connect to a variety of ethnic cultures through food and music.

 

Transition to Vegan Workshop

Redlands

A detail-oriented, early day workshop focused on the transition from a standard American diet to a vegan lifestyle.

 

Hinterhof's all Vegan German Brunch

Highland Park (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.

 

Sunday, May 19

 

Vegan By El Zamorano

Santa Ana

El Zamorano’s authentic plant-based Mexican cuisine is complemented by a variety of rotating vendors’ food, frequently including burgers, pizza, tamales, and more!

 

Vegan Sunday

North Hollywood

Every vegan’s favorite weekly affair bursts into the summer with extended hours and just as many must-try noms.

 

Wellness and Yoga Workshop

Mid-City

Community get-together focused on uplifting one another through culture, inclusiveness, and wellness.

 

The Little Green Kitchen Pop-Up

Brentwood

Feast on nachos, tostadas, tacos, and cheesecake at the Brentwood Farmers Market from 9am-2pm!

 

Smorgasburg

Row DTLA

Enjoy Instagrammable eats from LA’s most prestigious pop-ups, including Workaholic, Happiness Capsule, Donut Friend, Señoreata, and more!

Ryan Tempfer

Ryan is a cook, writer, and musician born and raised in Tampa, FL. With years of recipe testing for his Asian-American food blog, No Eggs or Ham, behind him, he strives to sharpen the image of vegan food by highlighting chefs who push the boundaries of plant-based cuisine. Unlike the advice your mom lent you, he encourages you to play with your food every chance you get!

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