VegMichigan

Ann Arbor - Lunch Meetup at Red Lotus
2025-03-09 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Red Lotus, 529 E Liberty St #206, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, 529 E Liberty St #206, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104, United States
Looking for an elegant, yet casual full-service dining experience? Join us at Red Lotus, a recently opened companion restaurant to Taste Kitchen, in downtown Ann Arbor with a plant-based seasonal menu offering a fusion of international influences. They have delicious dishes to choose from including the Vegan Beetroot Carpaccio and Vegan Laska Noodle. To learn more about Red Lotus see this article from the Ann Arbor Observer.
Please RSVP here.
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!

Alpena - DINNER MEETUP AT FRIENDLY FOODEES
2025-03-08 16:30 - 18:30 | 108 N. 3rd Ave., Alpena, MI
NORTHEAST MICHIGAN MEETUP AT FRIENDLY FOODEES
Join our new Northeast VegMichigan Chapter for their first meetup — a casual, dining experience at Friendly Foodees! All are welcome to enjoy delicious plant-based food, connect with others, and learn more about our community and resources.
RSVP here to reserve your spot – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/306159607/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

Tabling at MSU Lifestyle Medicine Conference
2025-02-28
We will provide literature and information about the health benefits of plant-based eating at the MSU Lifestyle Medicine Conference. We will also give out free healthy, plant-based samples.

PitE Club at U-M Presentation and Pledge
2025-02-25

PLANT-BASED COOKING AT HOME (VIRTUAL COOKING DEMO)
2025-02-20 18:30 - 19:30
PLANT-BASED COOKING AT HOME (VIRTUAL COOKING DEMO)
Join us for a virtual cooking demo by Certified Personal Chef and Plant-Based Culinary Instructor Vicki Brett-Gach in partnership with the Novi Public Library!
Get the ingredients ahead of time and cook along with Vicki if you want! Or just sit back, enjoy watching the demo in the comfort of your home and make the recipes later on your own time. Check out the recipes HERE.
Register with the Novi Public Library to receive the Zoom link – https://novipl.librarycalendar.com/event/cooking-home-virtual-program-9997

About the Presenter
Vicki Brett-Gach is a Certified Personal Chef, Master-Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Culinary Instructor, and the author of “The Plant-Based for Life Cookbook: Deliciously Simple Recipes to Nourish, Comfort, Energize and Renew.”
Vicki is Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Certified, and earned a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition through the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies. She is trained in Dietary Therapy for Reversing Common Diseases, and holds certificates in Wellness Counseling (through Cornell University), and in Culinary Coaching (through Harvard Medical School and The Institute of Lifestyle Medicine).
As a coach, Vicki works remotely with individual clients across the country, helping them prevent and reverse health challenges and chronic conditions, and teaches whole food plant-based cooking classes to groups of all sizes, with a focus on helping people learn how to make eating healthy EASY.
Vicki is the creator of the Ann Arbor Vegan Kitchen blog, and her recipes have been featured in multiple magazines and cookbooks, including Forks Over Knives Magazine, Health Science, VegWorld Magazine, and Global Vegan. Stay connected with Vicki at AnnArborVeganKitchen.com, for new recipes as soon as they are published, for information about her vegan coaching practice, and for details about “The Plant-Based for Life Cookbook” – published through Brooklyn Writer’s Press.

DETROIT - DINNER MEETUP AT GRANDMA BOB'S HANDMADE PIZZA
2025-02-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Grandma Bob’s Handmade Pizza, 2135 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
DETROIT – DINNER MEETUP AT GRANDMA BOB’S HANDMADE PIZZA

Craving pizza? We’ve got you covered! Come out to Grandma Bob’s for delicious plant-based pizza, cheese bread, caesar salad, and milkshakes! All vegan, all amazing!

RSVP Required! RSVP in our Meetup group by clicking the link below.
https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/305725653/?slug=vegmichigan-meetup&isFirstPublish=true

TRAVERSE CITY PLANT-BASED PIZZA PARTY!
2025-02-15 13:00 - 15:00
TRAVERSE CITY PLANT-BASED PIZZA PARTY!
Join us for a plant-based pizza party! Firebird Pizza features fully vegan pizza options from their crust to their cheese and we’ll be hosting a sampling of the endless, delicious options.
Everyone is welcome no matter your regular food preferences but it is a requirement that everyone eats a vegan meal at this event.
We’ll be there from 1:00 pm – 3pm.
Check out their menu: Traverse City’s Favorite Family-Operated Pizza Spot | Firebird Pizza
RSVP on Meetup – RSVP HERE

YPSILANTI DINNER MEETUP AT PLANT BASED CONEYS
2025-02-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Plant Based Coneys, 42 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198
YPSILANTI DINNER MEETUP AT PLANT BASED CONEYS

Who’s ready for some plant-based coney dogs? Come out and enjoy Plant Based Coneys 100% vegan menu with hot dogs, Mac and cheese, chili and more!

RSVP on our Meetup page required. RSVP below.
https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/305135248/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

Madonna University Animal Ethics Class Guest Lecture
2025-02-05

WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME DAY
2025-02-04
WASHTENAW COMMUNITY COLLEGE WELCOME DAY
VegMichigan will be tabling at WCC’s Welcome Day event, sharing information about the connection between food and climate, and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge.

ANN ARBOR LUNCH MEETUP AT ZINGERMAN'S (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
2025-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 | Zingerman’s Delicatessen, 422 Detroit Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR LUNCH MEETUP AT ZINGERMAN’S (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

We are beyond thrilled to host a lunch at the iconic Zingerman’s Delicatessen as we collaborate with them to offer THREE plant-based sandwich specials for Veganuary!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT! Please click here to reserve your spot and select your sandwich.

DETROIT DINNER MEETUP AT IMA IZAKAYA
2025-01-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Ima Izakaya, 2100 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, 2100 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI, 48216, United States
DETROIT DINNER MEETUP AT IMA IZAKAYA
Beat the cold with a comforting bowl of amazing noodles! And don’t forget to try the dumplings and dessert. Ima Izakaya is a 2023 James Beard nominee for Best Restaurant in the Great Lakes region, and they have several delicious plant-based options to choose from.
Please RSVP here.

TRAVERSE CITY - "BEAN-THEMED" POP-UP AT THE LITTLE FLEET
2025-01-28 17:00 - 19:00 | The Little Fleet 448 E. Front Street · Traverse City, MI
TRAVERSE CITY – “BEAN-THEMED” POP-UP AT THE LITTLE FLEET
Join us for a special “bean-themed” pop-up at the Little Fleet. The menu will feature delicious, heart healthy options like Sopes with Mayocoba refried beans and guacamole salad, Tuscan gigante beans with cashew cream and crusty bread, Beanies and (tofu) weenies for the kids and fermented black bean brownies for dessert.
Let’s show our support for Little Fleet’s Veganuary menus by providing them with a full house for the event!
We will be there on Tuesday, January 28th beginning at 5pm. Hope to see you there!
Please RSVP in our Meetup group by clicking this link – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/305087296/?eventOrigin=group_events_list

VegMichigan: Eating for Health, Compassion, and Sustainability at Edison Detroit Public Library
2025-01-25 14:30 - 15:30 | Edison Detroit Public Library, 18400 Joy Road, Detroit, MI, 48228, 18400 Joy Rd., Detroit, MI, 48228, United States
What if one simple change could boost your health, help the planet, and protect animals? VegMichigan is here to show you how eating more plant-based meals does all that—and more! We’ll share easy tips for making the switch and inspire you with tasty, practical ideas to get started. Free appetizers will be served.

Register on Eventbrite.

TRAVERSE CITY - VEGAN KITCHEN TAKEOVER AT THE LITTLE FLEET! CANCELLED!
2025-01-21 17:00 - 19:00 | The Little Fleet 440 E Front St · Traverse City, MI
TRAVERSE CITY – VEGAN KITCHEN TAKEOVER AT THE LITTLE FLEET!
Join us for some great food and a good time! The Little Fleet in Traverse City is hosting Street Beet Vegan (SBV) for a kitchen takeover. SBV is a Detroit based vegan restaurant that is famous for their plant-based twists on classic comfort foods.
Let’s show our support for Little Fleet and SBV by providing them with a full house for the event!
We will be there on Tuesday, January 21st beginning at 5pm. Hope to see you there!
Please RSVP on our Meetup Group – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/305055629/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

STERLING HEIGHTS DINNER MEETUP AT IKE'S RESTAURANT
2025-01-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Ike’s Restaurant, 38550 Van Dyke Ave Sterling Heights, MI 48312
STERLING HEIGHTS DINNER MEETUP AT IKE’S RESTAURANT

Have dinner with us at Ike’s, a modern Lebanese restaurant offering a dedicated Vegetarian/Vegan menu along with a variety of menu items which can be made vegan upon request.

RSVP in our Meetup group below

https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/305134013/?slug=vegmichigan-meetup&isFirstPublish=true

Presentation for MSU Food Science Club
2025-01-15

ALLEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2025-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101
ALLEN PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING

Allen Park Public Library, 8100 Allen Rd, Allen Park, MI 48101

VegMichigan will be giving a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating, and offering plant-based food samples to attendees.

ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT ZINGERMAN'S (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
2025-01-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Zingerman’s Delicatessen, 422 Detroit Street Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR DINNER MEETUP AT ZINGERMAN’S (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)

We are beyond thrilled to host a dinner at the iconic Zingerman’s Delicatessen as we collaborate with them to offer THREE plant-based sandwich specials for Veganuary!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT! Please click here to reserve your spot and select your sandwich.

ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT BUDDY'S PIZZA
2024-12-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Buddy’s Pizza, 3153 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, 48103, United States
ANN ARBOR MEETUP AT BUDDY’S PIZZA
Take a break from the busy holiday season to have a slice with VegMichigan! We’ll be at Buddy’s in Ann Arbor for some delicious plant-based pizza.
Click here to reserve your seat.

FARMINGTON HILLS MEETUP AT AVOCATO CATFE WITH SHIMMY SHACK (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED)
2024-12-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Avocato Catfé and Adoption Center, 38437 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills, MI, 48335, United States
FARMINGTON HILLS MEETUP AT AVOCATO CATFE WITH SHIMMY SHACK
Join VegMichigan for a very special holiday Meetup where you can snuggle cats, enjoy yummy food, support companion animal rescue, and participate in our Plant-Based Holiday Collection Drive.
Shimmy Shack will be onsite with special offerings including winter stew, sweet potato-black bean chili, and more! (Food is available for purchase separately, not included in the registration fee.)
Pre-registration required. Click here to reserve your spot. Admission is $10 with at least one donated item for the Holiday Collection Drive.

30-Day Plant-Based Pledge at Community High School
2024-12-11

MICHIGANDERS FOR A JUST FARMING SYSTEM COALITION MONTHLY MEETING
2024-12-09 18:00 - 19:00
MICHIGANDERS FOR A JUST FARMING SYSTEM COALITION MONTHLY MEETING
Join us for the Michiganders for a Just Farming System coalition’s monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome!
Learn more about Michiganders for a Just Farming System – https://justfarmingsystem.com/
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-2qrjsuGdAJWupPPUwIdEm_-TbpuP5c
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

30-DAY PLANT-BASED PLEDGE & FOOD SAMPLING AT KINDLEFEST
2024-12-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
VegMichigan will be handing out delicious plant-based food samples and signing up participants for our 30-Day Plant-Based Pledge!
More info about Kindlefest can be found here.

Plant-Based Holiday Collection Drive
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-14
Read more here for full details about the collection drive.
Drop-Off Locations:

Avocato Catfe, 38437 Grand River Ave, Farmington Hills
Drop-Off Times: Mon 1 – 4pm., Tues – Fri 12pm – 7pm, Sat – Sun 11- 7pm
Anyone who brings a donated item to the Avocato Catfe can receive $5 off their Avocato Catfe reservation. To receive the discount reserve your spot by calling 248-482-8271 and letting them know that you are bringing a donated item.

The Catfe Lounge, 686 Livernois St, Ferndale
Drop-Off Times: Mon – Tues 9am – 3pm (Catfe closed, donations can be accepted)
Wed – Sun 12pm-5pm (during regular operating hours)

VegMichigan, 33900 W. 8 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills
Drop-Off Times: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm
Please leave items in the collection boxes located near the mailboxes inside the main entryway

Priority Items
Shelf-stable plant-based food items (plant-based/vegan items)

Canned items: Fruit, Vegetables, and Soup
Boxed items: Rice, Pasta, Cereal, Oatmeal
Additional: Peanut butter, Jelly

Household products/cleaning supplies (vegan, eco-friendly, not tested on animals)

Laundry detergent
Liquid dish soap
Household cleaners, etc.

Toiletry Items (full size please, vegan, eco-friendly, not tested on animals)

Toothpaste
Shampoo
Deodorant
Soap, etc.

Paper products (eco-friendly)

Paper towels
Toilet paper
Facial tissue

DETROIT Lunch Meetup at The Kitchen
2024-11-22 12:00 - 13:30 | The Kitchen by Cooking with Que, 6529 Woodward Ave, Suite A, Detroit, MI 48202, 6529 Woodward Ave, Suite A, Detroit, MI, 48202
Treat yourself to a delicious lunch at The Kitchen with VegMichigan!

Everyone is welcome at VegMichigan Meetups, but we do ask that you enjoy a vegan meal while attending our events. We hope you are able to join us!
Please RSVP on the VegMichigan Meetup page – https://www.meetup.com/vegmichigan-meetup/events/304310226/?slug=vegmichigan-meetup&isFirstPublish=true

SIERRA CLUB CROSSROADS GROUP PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING
2024-11-20 19:00 - 20:30 | Brighton District Library – Room A/B 100 Library Drive, Brighton, MI 48116
SIERRA CLUB CROSSROADS GROUP PRESENTATION & FOOD SAMPLING

VegMichigan will give a presentation on the connection between our food choices and the health of our planet, and will share delicious plant-based food samples with attendees.

Learn more here – https://brightonlibrary.info/events/#/events/nmTgt4LOES/instances/FxgxlQEMuI/

ANN ARBOR SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATION, LUNCH, & PLEDGE
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
ANN ARBOR SENIOR CENTER PRESENTATION, LUNCH, & PLEDGE

Join us for a presentation on the benefits of plant-based eating, a delicious plant-based lunch, and an opportunity to sign up for VegMichigan’s 30-Day Pledge including a free bag of food!

Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE OLD SHILLELAGH (SOLD OUT)
2024-11-16 17:00 - 19:00 | The Old Shillelagh, 349 Monroe St,, Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE OLD SHILLELAGH (MUST REGISTER AND PAY IN ADVANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT)
Join us at The Old Shillelagh for a plant-based Thanksgiving feast!
$35/person for current VegMichigan members
$45/person for non-members (Become a member here!)
Registration and payment in advance are required to reserve your spot.
Register and pay HERE.
The menu includes
Caesar Salad
Vegan Turkey Roast
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Onion Sage Stuffing
Green Beans
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Cookies for dessert
Drinks will be available for purchase separately.
There is limited seating so register and pay asap to reserve your spot.
See you then! Meet us on the 2nd floor.

Leafletting at MSU
2024-11-14
