About us
Hello and welcome! The VegMichigan Meetup group is the place to find plant-based events all around Michigan. Join us and connect with like-minded community members while enjoying delicious plant-based food!
ATTN: The Meetup location is listed first in the title of each event.
Whether you're fully plant-based, vegetarian, veg-curious, or looking to support veg friends and family, all are welcome to join this group and attend our events.
Hope to see you soon!
VegMichigan Meetup Group Rules
Welcome to the VegMichigan Meetup Group! We're so glad you're here to connect with others who share a passion for plant-based living and advocacy. To ensure a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone, please follow these guidelines:
1. Respect and Inclusivity
- Be respectful of others' opinions, backgrounds, and personal choices. While we all share an interest in plant-based eating, people are on different points in their journey and come to plant-based eating for different reasons, so approach every conversation with kindness and openness.
- Discrimination of any kind—whether based on race, gender, age, sexuality, religion, or dietary preference—is not tolerated.
2. Vegan Meals at Events
Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups regardless of dietary choices, but we ask that you order vegan options at our events. Our goal in hosting these Meetups is to introduce you to the delicious world of vegan eating, and to support restaurants who are offering vegan menu items. We also want to ensure that everyone is comfortable at the table; for many attendees, VegMichigan Meetups are the only place where they can share a meal free of animal products. If you are unfamiliar with plant-based eating and would like help making a selection, feel free to ask the server for recommendations, or reach out to the host in advance.
3. RSVP and Attendance
- RSVP: Please RSVP on the Meetup app for events to help us manage group size and meal planning.
- Cancelling: If you need to cancel, do so in a timely manner to allow others to attend.
4. Sharing Resources and Events
- Plant-Based Advocacy: Feel free to share local plant-based events, resources, or opportunities for advocacy, provided they align with VegMichigan’s mission.
- Promotions: Interested in advertising opportunities? Please contact Katie Johnson at [Katie@VegMichigan.org](mailto:Katie@VegMichigan.org) for more information. Our Meetups are not a space for self-promotion.
5. Feedback and Suggestions
We value your input! If you have suggestions for improving events or ideas for future Meetups, don’t hesitate to reach out to Katie Johnson at [Katie@VegMichigan.org](mailto:Katie@VegMichigan.org).
By following these rules, we can create a welcoming and supportive environment for all members of the VegMichigan community. Let's work together to promote health, compassion, sustainability, and a plant-based lifestyle!
Thank you for being a part of VegMichigan! 🌱
Upcoming events
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Ann Arbor - Dinner at El Harissa
El Harissa Market Cafe, 1516 North Maple Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, USJoin us at El Harissa and enjoy healthy and delicious food inspired by the cuisines of Tunisia, Morocco, Italy, Greece, the Levant, and beyond. Three of my personal favorites are:
* Skordalia - Smooth and garlicky potatoes whipped with Ethiopian Berbere spices and smoked paprika. Great with bread or as a flavorful mashed potato side – 7.5
* Root Vegetable & Date Tagine - Savory-sweet slow-roasted carrot, parsnip, sweet and golden potato, caramelized onion, pomegranate molasses, Medjool dates, and tangy preserved lemon. Served with rice or couscous – 17
* Black Tea and Saffron Rice Pudding - A rice pudding made with oat milk, spiced with a cardamom black tea and saffron. Filled with juicy raisins, and topped with pistachios, toasted almonds, and rose petals. – 5.5/9VegMichigan welcomes everyone to our programs, and, we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal as our focus for the Meetup by ordering from the vegan menu.
***Please RSVP to attend - and remove yourself if plans change and you cannot make it as we usually have a waitlist. *** Also, please note that everyone is responsible for the purchase of their own meal. And, consider bringing your own take-home containers for leftovers to conserve resources.
VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing Michiganders to plant-based eating through positive experiences and great-tasting food with triple benefits for our planet, personal health, and animal well-being. These monthly Meetups have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new to plant-based eating, and promote restaurants who have delicious plant-based options. VegMichigan offers resources for folks who are interested in eating more plant-based, including nutrition and cooking videos and a 30-day pledge program complete with free samples of popular plant-based foods. To learn more, please visit our website at vegmichigan.org.
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor's plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations wants to know who they are reaching and the impact on the community so they are inviting you to complete this optional demographic survey. Thank you for your consideration.13 attendees
Spring Fling at Washtenaw Food Hub
Washtenaw Food Hub, 4175 Whitmore Lake Road, Ann Arbor, MI, USThis family-friendly celebration of spring will be full of community, agriculture education, and local flavor. Enjoy live acoustic music from talented local musicians, browse artisan products, and savor delicious local food. Guests of all ages can take part in nature-based crafts and hands-on educational activities that highlight the importance of local agriculture and environmental stewardship. Connect with community members and mission-driven nonprofits, and discover why supporting our community and local food systems matters.
It is FREE to attend, but please register for your ticket here.
VegMichigan will have a table at the event and we will be inviting people who are new to plant-based eating to participate in our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge. Come out to support the event and visit the VegMichigan table!
This is an open house event, everyone is welcome. VegMichigan will not have an organized group attending together.
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VegMichigan is providing an A2ZERO program at this event in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor's plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!
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Ann Arbor- Cooking Demo at Detroit Street Filling Station
Detroit Street Filling Station, 300 Detroit, Ann Arbor, mi, USWe invite you to a special event at the Detroit Street Filling Station (DSFS), where they will provide a mini cooking demo, and Phillis Engelbert, owner of DSFS, will give a talk about the history of the restaurant and the philosophy behind the restaurant. The program is free to attend and then everyone is invited to stay to enjoy a drink/meal for purchase.
Program:
Doors open: 5:40 - 6:00
VegMichigan introduction: 6:05 - 6:15
Mini pad thai cooking demo: 6:15 - 6:25
Distribute samples & Phillis (DSFS owner) talk w/Q&A: 6:25 - 6:45Attendees are encouraged to stay and have a drink/meal for purchase: 6:45 - 7:45pm
Space is limited. RSVP to attend. *****This is sure to be a popular event so we kindly ask that you only RSVP if you definitely plan on attending and please update your reservation if your schedule changes.******
If you plan to stay to eat after we encourage you to bring your own take-home containers for leftovers.
About VegMichigan
VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization that promotes plant-based eating for health, animals, and the planet. These monthly Meetups have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new to plant-based eating, and promote restaurants who have delicious plant-based options.
VegMichigan offers resources for folks who are interested in eating more plant-based, including nutrition and cooking videos and a 30-day pledge program complete with free samples of popular plant-based foods. To learn more, please visit our website at vegmichigan.org.Collaboration with A2ZERO
This A2ZERO program is hosted by VegMichigan in collaboration with the City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations. A2ZERO is the City of Ann Arbor's plan to achieve a just and equitable transition to community-wide carbon neutrality by 2030. By participating, you are joining a community of climate-friendly food champions! Learn about the connections between food choices and climate, and more ways you can get involved, by visiting our website.
Click here to learn more about A2ZERO, and many other opportunities to get involved with sustainability in Ann Arbor!The City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations wants to know who they are reaching and the impact on the community so they are inviting you to complete this optional demographic survey. Thank you for your consideration.
45 attendees
Brunch at Spacecat V-Stro
Spacecat V-stro, 255 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI, USJoin us on a mission at Spacecat V-Stro's comfort food laboratory for a meal! They make most of their menu items from scratch, and strive to provide a joyful food experience. Their goal is to create innovative dishes and surprise us with their uniqueness and flavor
Their vegetarian menu has many fully vegan options for us to choose from!VegMichigan welcomes everyone to our programs, and, we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal as our focus for the Meetup by ordering from the vegan menu.
***Please RSVP to attend - and remove yourself if plans change and you cannot make it as we usually have a waitlist and this is a small restaurant. *** Also, please note that everyone is responsible for the purchase of their own meal. Lastly, consider bringing your own take-home containers for leftovers to conserve resources.VegMichigan is a nonprofit organization dedicated to introducing Michiganders to plant-based eating through positive experiences and great-tasting food with triple benefits for our planet, personal health, and animal well-being. These monthly Meetups have been a fun way to build community, support those who are new to plant-based eating, and promote restaurants who have delicious plant-based options. VegMichigan offers resources for folks who are interested in eating more plant-based, including nutrition and cooking videos and a 30-day pledge program complete with free samples of popular plant-based foods. To learn more, please visit our website at vegmichigan.org.
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