About us
This Meetup group is run by the Veg Society of DC (VSDC).
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.
Upcoming events
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Join Team VSDC at Poplar Spring 5K Run (or 1 mile Walk) for the Animals
Wheaton Regional Park, 2000 Shorefield Rd, Silver Spring, MD, USImportant: you must go to the Poplar Spring website to register for the race and join Team VSDC. (It is very helpful to RSVP here on Meetup as well, for communication purposes.)
Join Team VSDC as we support the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary Annual 5K Run for the Animals and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Sunday, May 17th. All funds raised will go towards Poplar Spring's lifesaving work every day. The funds will care for and feed the farm animals who live at Poplar Spring and educate the public about compassion towards all animals. The VSDC has been a participant in this event for many years.
Registration Fee for both the Run and Walk by April 5, 2026: $28.00
April 5 – May 16, 2025: $30.00
Race Day: $35To join the Team VSDC register here.
More info on the 5k run and fun walk is here. If you register on this page, be sure to select "Join a Team" and choose Team VSDC!
There is also a virtual race option that takes place anytime during the week of May 17th.
For important updates regularly monitor the "comments" section below.
Don't be a no show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to 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! Join today!Ways to Stay In Touch with Us
Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to:- Become a VSDC member to save money at area restaurants and support us in being 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.
- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to hear more about our activities.
- Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to engage with us.
Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?
VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, please visit our website.Only Vegan Food, Please
While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources.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.
24 attendees
VSDC LGBTQ+: Art & Atmosphere
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gallery Place Metro Stop, F Street Side of the Building, between 7th and 9th NW, Washington, dc, USPlease join the Veg Society of DC (VSDC) and fellow LGBTQ+ vegans or veg-curious folks to explore the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) to see how many pieces made by queer artists we can find. (Note that the museum is apparently under renovation.) If we happen to move through SAAM quickly, it is connected to the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and there are some portraits of LGBTQ+ persons there as well. Because the museums close at 7pm and we won't have that much time to explore, the event will begin promptly at 5:30pm.
Around 7pm we will make our way to one of the nearby vegan restaurants (at own expense) like HipCityVeg or Pow Pow, depending on how large the group is and what people are feeling like. We'll enjoy the lively evening city atmosphere as we meander to dinner.
Before we head around to look at the art, the host will post a comment about what she is wearing so that latecomers will have an easier time finding the group as we move through the museum(s). She will also attempt to keep the comments updated throughout the evening so folks can find us.
In the event of rain, the museum portion will proceed and the group will decide together whether or not to brave the weather to dine together afterward.
Where to Meet: outside of the entrance to the Smithsonian American Art Museum (8th and G Streets, NW)
Transportation: The Smithsonian American Art Museum is located at 8th and G Streets NW. It is right by the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro stop on the Green, Red, and Yellow Metro lines.
When: May 21 at 5:30pm-7pm at museum and then after 7pm for an optional dinner.
Cost: Free (outside of optional dinner)
About the Group
Unless noted otherwise, VSDC's LGBTQ+ events are intended for queer/questioning folks who self-identify as LGBTQ+. The events are meant to serve as a safe space to share community with other self-identified queer or questioning LGBTQ+ vegan or vegan-curious people. However, we appreciate our allies and we plan to host "LGBTQ+ & ALLIES" events approximately quarterly - to welcome non-queer allies into our events in order to share community with our fellow vegans/veg curious VSDC participants. If the event is an "& ALLIES" event, it will be clearly identified as such in the name of the event. Any person who participates in an "& ALLIES" event must be supportive of LGBTQ+ persons, their lifestyle, and their gender expression; unsupportive or combative individuals will be removed from events and banned from future VSDC LGBTQ+ events. Please note that any and all questions related to gender/LGBTQ+ issues that may arise during either LGBTQ+ or LGBTQ+ & ALLIES events must be posed ONLY to event host, Susan, and not be asked of any other meetup participants in order to respect their privacy and promote their personal safety.Update Your RSVP
Please change your RSVP if you can no longer make it.VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to 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! Join today!Ways to Stay In Touch with Us
Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to:- Become a VSDC member to save money at area restaurants and support us in being 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.
- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to hear more about our activities.
- Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to engage with us.
Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?
VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, please visit our website.Only Vegan Food, Please
While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources.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.
11 attendees
VSDC Restaurant Visit: Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant, Vienna, VA
2531 Chain Bridge Rd, Vienna, VA, USJoin us for an all plant-based meal at the always popular Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant in Vienna, VA. We've made a reservation for 20 attendees, so don't delay in RSVPing as this will fill up. You can preview Sunflower's menu here.
Parking is available in the restaurant's lot and the Vienna Metro station is 1.6 miles away. Rides may be available from attendees with cars so please communicate needs/availability in the comments below.
Please note that there is no outdoor dining at this venue and that this is an indoor event.
Update Your RSVP
Out of respect for others interested in attending this limited-space event, please update your RSVP promptly as your schedule changes.
VSDC: More Than A Meetup
We are delighted to have you as part of The Veg Society of DC Vegan Meetup group, and we look forward to 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! Join today!
Ways to Stay In Touch with Us
Thank you for being part of our Meetup presence and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to:- Become a VSDC member to save money at area restaurants and support us in being 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.
- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to hear more about our activities.
- Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to engage with us.
Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?
VSDC offers many events each month, thanks to the dedication of our event planning team. Would you consider volunteering? To learn more and get started, please visit our website.Only Vegan Food, Please
While VSDC welcomes people wherever they are on the path to an all-plant, vegan diet and lifestyle, it is our policy that only vegan food be served and consumed at our events. If you would like to explore a vegan diet or get support in making lifestyle changes, consider these resources.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.
22 attendees
VSDC Book Club discusses “The Eights” (online)
·OnlineOnlinePlease join the Veg Society of DC Book Club discussion of “The Eights” by Joanna Miller. This meeting will take place online, via Zoom.
“Miller debuts with a story set at Oxford University in 1920, the first year women were admitted. Beatrice, Dora, Marianne, and Otto — all rooming on the same hall — come of age as they attend courses and become fast friends while navigating the heavy weight of misogyny and a world changed by WWI.” — Library Journal
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 (a few days before the meeting). The details will not be posted on Meetup.
The VSDC Book Club began meeting online in March 2020. 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 Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/members/1642817/Don't be a no-show! If your plans change, update your RSVP.
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VSDC: More Than A Meetup
Thank you for being part of VSDC’s Meetup and bringing like-minded people together. We invite you to:- Become a VSDC member to save money at area restaurants and support us in being 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.
- Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter to hear more about our activities.
- Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to engage with us.
Interested in Volunteering with VSDC?
To learn more and get started, please visit our website.
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.
5 attendees
Past events
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