About us
"Creating a kinder, greener community together"
The Austin Vegan Association (AVA) is Austin’s longest-running plant-based community, proudly serving as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit since 1997. Founded as the Vegetarian Network of Austin, later known as the Austin Vegan & Vegetarian Association, today our mission is to make vegan living more accessible through social gatherings, educational events, and support for local vegan-friendly businesses.
AVA is open to anyone interested in compassionate, sustainable lifestyles.
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Upcoming events
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Dinner at Next Level!
Next Level Burger Austin, 525 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703, USA, Austin, TX, USJoin us Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30 PM at Next Level to enjoy their special Fall Harvest menu featuring the Pumpkin Spice Shake and Bavarian Pub Burger!
👉 Check out the Fall menu here: https://www.nextlevelvg.com/event/fall-harvest-features/
And if burgers aren't your thing, feel free to grab something from the salad bar or Juiceland, also located inside Whole Foods.
This is a wonderful opportunity to share a meal, meet fellow vegans, and support a local plant-based spot. Whether you are a longtime vegan, veg-curious, or just looking for a good bite, pull up and join us!
Please RSVP so we have a headcount and can let the restaurant know.
Call or text if you need help finding us: 512-481-2730
Hosted by the Austin Vegan Association. No membership required; this event is free and open to everyone.
12 attendees
✨ Vegan Cooking Demo: Indian Favorites with Chef Cheenu ✨
Wheatsville Food Co-op, 4001 S Lamar Blvd Ste E, Austin, TX 78704, USA, Austin, TX, USJoin the Austin Vegan Association on October 17 at 7:00 PM for a flavorful cooking demo featuring a vibrant lineup of Indian dishes prepared by Chef Cheenu. Sample-sized servings for everyone!
Suggested Donation: $10 (to help cover ingredients costs.)
Pay in advance here, or you can also pay at the door.Chef Cheenu is a UX Researcher and proud Austinite who loves to make healthy, vegan versions of classic recipes. For this cooking demo, he will be demonstrating how to take quintessential Indian recipes and provide a vegan and healthier spin on them. Everything is completely vegan, soy free, nut free, and gluten free.
This demo will showcase a mix of comforting classics and fresh, bright flavors, including:
🍚 Chef Cheenu's Signature Quinoa Pulao — a pulao/pilaf but with quinoa instead of rice, mixed with veggies and very easy to make in an Instant Pot.
🍛 Spinach Dal — a comforting soup/stew-like dish with spinach and Masoor Dal (red dal), also made in the Instant Pot.
💛 Zucchini Kofta Curry — a vegan and healthy version of Malai Kofta featuring kofta balls made out of shredded zucchini with chickpea flour and spices, shallow fried with an oppi pan and smothered in a spicy tomato gravy.Whether you’re looking to learn something new or just enjoy a delicious evening, we hope you’ll join us!
Call or text if you need help finding us: 512-481-2730
21 attendees
Past events
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