What we’re about
This Meetup group is run by the Veg Society of DC (VSDC), 7/19/22.
The Veg Society of DC hosts the events and pays the Meetup fee. You do not have to be a member of VSDC to participate in our events, but we encourage you to join. All of our events are vegan and we have a lot of fun! Membership enables you to enjoy members-only benefits like receiving discounts from our GreenRewards participating partners.
VSDC is a completely volunteer-run organization, with no paid staff. and is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors.
Founded in 1927, the Veg Society of the District of Columbia (VSDC) is the nation’s oldest continuously operating 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization promoting an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle through education, community-building, and social activities throughout the DC metro area.
VSDC believes in treating all people, animals, and the planet with respect and kindness. We are committed to creating a more compassionate and caring world.
We do this by creating a community of like-minded people who are on the path to an all-plant diet and vegan lifestyle. Whoever you are, and wherever you are on this path, we offer resources and fellowship to support you. We make your journey easier, more enjoyable and meaningful.
VSDC. Creating communities for your health, the animals, and the planet.
This group is run by the Veg Society of DC 7/19/2022.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- VSDC at DC Sing-Along & DC Vegan1717 15th St NW, Washington, DC
Come and sing your heart out with the Veg Society of DC at a fun hootenanny led by DC Sing-Along at Workshop House at 1717 15th Street! And....afterwards, we'll visit VSDC *GreenRewards discount partner DC Vegan which is only a 10 minute walk away at 1633 P Street, NW.
You can read about the DC-Sing Alongs in a recent Washington Post story. The reporter described it this way, "Dozens of people crammed into the living room, crowded on couches and chairs for a gathering unlike many in D.C. There would be no talk of politics, day jobs or even pets. There would be little talk at all...Soon, this ragtag choir was belting out, “Tonight’s gonna be a good night.” By the time they finished the final “yeah, yeah, yeah” from Usher, smiles filled the room."
The sing-along is free but a donation to DC Sing-Along to show appreciation and cover expenses (like your own personal kazoo) would be greatly appreciated.
Since this event has limited space, please only RSVP if you plan to attend both the Sing-Along and dinner at DC Vegan afterwards. We need to have an accurate head count for the Sing-Along and for DC Vegan, so please update your RSVP if you plans change and please do so in plenty of time so that someone else can take you place. (In other words, NOT at the last minute.)
Please read the details of how the Sing-Along works, but here's a short summary:
*Bring your voice (musical ability is NOT required)
*Bring an acoustic instrument if you have one (chords will be provided)
*Call out your favorite song
*Bring the kids too (as long as you're ok with a smidge of profanity)Space is limited, so please change your RSVP in a timely fashion if your plans change.
- Saturday June 21, 3:00-5:00pm
- Workshop House: 1717 15th St. NW, Washington DC 20009
- Metro: It's a 0.5-mile walk from the U Street Metro station (Green/Yellow lines), or a 0.7-mile walk from the Dupont Circle Metro station (Red line).
- Parking: There is parking on surrounding neighborhood streets, but it may be limited. Check parking signs to make sure you can park without a neighborhood permit.
- When the Sing-Along is over, we will walk to DC Vegan at 1633 P Street NW, Washington DC 20036
* GreenRewards is discount program at participating area businesses for dues-paying VSDC members. If you're not already a member, you can join VSDC here. Be sure to bring your VSDC membership card or an image of it. Your membership card can also be accessed and printed from the member log-in section of the VSDC website.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC at Planet MarylandElm Street Urban Park, Chevy Chase, MD
6/17/25 Update: VSDC is in pretty good shape for volunteers for the VSDC table this Sun. So please feel free to RSVP here if you'd like to attend the event and let others know you'll be at Planet Maryland... or just show up at Elm Street Park in Bethesda MD to enjoy the event. The hours are 11 am to 6 pm and stop by the VSDC table to say hello.
Join VSDC at Planet Maryland, a free, outdoor, all-vegan event at Elm Street Park in Bethesda, Maryland, on Sunday, June 22nd (this is the rescheduled date from May).
Planet Maryland will be a fun-filled festival celebrating sustainability, health, compassion, and incredible food! From 11 am to 6 pm on that day, enjoy 50+ food vendors, engaging talks from top experts, interactive exhibits, and the Pink Moon Planet Play Zone for children. Whether you’re passionate about the planet or just passionate about great food, this is your chance to connect, learn, and indulge in delicious eats while making a difference.The Veg Society of DC is proud to be an official sponsor of Planet Maryland!
Speakers/main stage in 2025:
- Naijha Wright-Brown, Black Veg Society
- Eric C Lindstrom, Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
- Noah Praamsma, MS, RDN, Physicians Committee (PCRM)
- Reba Goodall, AKA Rocket Reba
- Addison Chantz, Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM)
- Saurabh Dalal, Veg Society of DC
- Seth Tibbott, Founder of Tofurky
There are THREE great ways to participate:
- Volunteer at the VSDC Booth (RSVP here and answer the questions):
[**No more volunteers are needed by VSDC**]
Join fellow VSDC volunteers (needed from 10 am to 6:30 pm) to share the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and involvement with VSDC. We are planning ~two-hour shifts. When you RSVP on this page, answer the questions as prompted for your first + last name and email address (only the VSDC meetup organizers will be able to see your name and email). - Volunteer with Planet Maryland (click on the link; no need to answer the questions): The Planet Series team organizing this event needs volunteers, too. This includes setting up before the event, assistance during, and/or breaking down and loading out afterward.
- Simply attend (no need to answer the questions): The event is fun and free, so invite a few friends and join us.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of the Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits?With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.
The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC Vegan Children's Playgroup at Planet MarylandElm Street Urban Park, Bethesda, MD
Join the VSDC Vegan Children’s Playgroup at Planet Maryland!
Bring your little ones to connect with fellow vegan families at Planet Maryland, a fun-filled, free festival celebrating sustainability, wellness, and delicious vegan food!
The kids can explore, play, and take part in engaging activities together at the Pink Moon Planet Play Zone for children. Then at 12:30 PM, we’ll head over to the main stage to catch Rocket Reba’s exciting art and science demo—sure to spark curiosity and creativity!
We can't wait to see you there!
While the event and the VSDC Children's Playgroup is all-vegan, our meetup welcomes veg (or veg-curious) kids under the age of 10 to be accompanied by at least one parent or caregiver.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are so glad to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we enjoy seeing you at our events. Did you know that VSDC is a nonprofit organization with membership benefits? With VSDC membership, you will save money at area restaurants and businesses, attend VSDC member-only events, and, most importantly, support us as a clear and consistent voice for improving the lives of all beings through community building and education centered on the benefits of a vegan diet and lifestyle.The VSDC membership fee is minimal, but the impact is significant! Become a member of VSDC.
Liability Waiver and Code of Conduct
When you sign up to attend, you automatically acknowledge VSDC's Liability Waiver and commit to follow the code of conduct found at Policies - VSDC - Veg Society of DC.VSDC. Creating communities. For your health, the animals, and the planet.
- VSDC Book Club discusses “The Vegan” (online)Link visible for attendees
Please join the Veg Society of DC Book Club discussion of Andrew Lipstein’s novel, “The Vegan.” This meeting will take place online, via zoom.
“Narrator Herschel Caine is trying to establish a quantitative fund with the potential to ‘upend the very definitions of public stocks, investing, money itself.’ … Before the deal is resolved … Herschel has a moral crisis; he grows horrified by the vast power of his firm’s algorithm, argues that art should have a social purpose, and becomes a vegan.” - Publishers Weekly (About the book and the author’s vegetarianism: https://www.ourhenhouse.org/ep725/ )
To participate read at least half the book — and RSVP at least two days before the meeting. People who RSVP yes will get the details to join the discussion (the weekend before the meeting). The details will not be posted on meetup.
The VSDC Book Club began meeting online in March 2020 (previously we met in vegetarian restaurants in DC or nearby Maryland or Virginia). We read fiction and nonfiction in alternating months, about any topic. For more information (including everything we have read over 30+ years!) visit: https://vsdc.org/Book-Club
Or contact Beth through meet up: https://www.meetup.com/members/1642817/Don't be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.
