What we’re about
Welcome to ChicagoVeg – Chicagoland Vegetarian, Vegan, Raw Foodist Community.
ChicagoVeg is the largest Chicagoland community for vegetarians, vegans, and raw foodists to socialize and meet like-minded people. We organize a range of fun activities and educational events in the city and the suburbs. Whether you are vegan or not vegan, we welcome everyone who is interested in a vegan/vegetarian/raw lifestyle for any reason - ethical, environmental, health, or spiritual. We support a nonjudgmental community where everyone can feel welcome to express their opinions, socialize, and have fun! Some of the fun activities include the following: vegan food potlucks, exchanging vegan recipes, dining out at local vegetarian/vegan/raw restaurants, lectures pertaining to the veg*n lifestyle, and outreach events that promote a vegan lifestyle. We see the importance of educating others about advantages of veganism/vegetarianism, and we believe that a continuous education and supportive community are vitally important to sustain a vegan/vegetarian lifestyle.
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Join us for delicious plant-based meals, share your favorite recipes, discuss living a healthy vegetarian/vegan/raw food lifestyle, support green/eco living, and make new friends!Everyone is welcome!
Join us to hear about and to participate in our upcoming events!
Upcoming events (2)
See all- CHICAGOVEG SINGLES DINING!Manna Kitchen, Lisle, IL
!!! PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EVENT DESCRIPTION INCLUDING THE WAITLIST RULES AND AGREE WITH THE EVENT 'RSVP TERMS' BEFORE RSVPING !!!
We have heard a lot of complaints that it's difficult for veg*ns to meet like-minded people so we will try to help!
Join us for this exciting vegan dining event at the only 100% vegan restaurant in West suburbs and make new connections!
If you would like to participate, follow the steps:
- Read the entire event description
- RSVP for the event if you agree with RSVP TERMS
- Come to Manna Kitchen on time for check in
- Proceed to order the food and then go to the separate dining room on your left. You can choose any place to sit. The organizers will mix people up later.
- Enjoy the food, socializing, and connecting during the event
- After the event, you can take advantage of a new Meetup Connections feature that allows you to create matches/connects. For more info how the feature works: meetup.com/your-connectionsRSVP TERMS: CHICAGOVEG AGREED TO PROVIDE THE RSVP RESULTS TO THE RESTAURANT BY APRIL 16. BY RSVPING FOR THE EVENT YOU COMMIT TO SHOW UP OR PAY FOR YOUR RSVP UNLESS YOU CANCEL BEFORE APRIL 16 @ 12PM. THIS INCLUDES ANY GUESTS ON YOUR RSVP. IF YOU RSVP’d BUT DON'T COME (UNLESS CANCELED ON TIME), YOU PAY $10 ON-LINE (PLUS FOR YOUR GUESTS, IF ANY). ORGANIZERS WILL CONTACT YOU.
Please invite your friends to enjoy this evening with us (They need to RSVP separately).
SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE NOT TO MISS THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY THE DINING, SOCIALIZING, AND MAKING NEW FRIENDS!
If the event is full and you join the Waitlist, you can be moved to the RSVP list whenever other people cancel their RSVP. Please remove yourself from the Waitlist if you can no longer commit to coming. Once you are moved from the waitlist to an active RSVP, and you do not attend, RSVP TERMS will apply.
Any question or comments? Car-pooling arrangements? Please use "Comments" section on the event page.
- First 2024 Montrose Beach Potluck & Volleyball of the Season!Montrose Beach, ChicagoVeg Potluck location, Chicago, IL
This is a continuation of the very successful events from the past 14 summers!
LOCATION:
• Montrose Beach on Lake Michigan (PLEASE see the map on the event page or here: chicagoveg.com/potluck.htm) We will meet at a grass area SOUTH of the beach house - located on the east side N. Simmons Drive, between Wilson and Montrose. If you see the big antenna and/or the big white building, just go a little SOUTH and you will find us!
• If you have difficulties to find us using the map on the event page, you can set your GPS to this coordinates: 41.9639722,-87.6373554,17 or use this google map link where the red marker shows our location.
• Look for the "ChicagoVeg" signs.TIMING:
• Noon - 1:30 PM - Arrive, socialize, frisbee, then introductions and start eating (around 12:30PM).
• About 1:30PM - Volleyball begins!TRANSPORTATION:
• Driving: There is a lot of free parking by Montrose Beach, however some of the closer parking may fill up quickly, which is one of the reasons to arrive before noon! :)
• Public transportation: Several CTA buses stop at Montrose Beach, although it may be a bit of a walk to the picnic (< 1 mile). For more info: rtachicago.org/plan-your-trip
• Bike: Riding your bike is a good option. Remember, you can usually bring bikes on Chicagoland public transportation.WHAT WE WILL SUPPLY:
• Volleyball and net
• Drinking water
• Some extra paper plates, plastic cups, plastic "silverware", paper towelsWHAT TO BRING:
• A vegan beverage to drink/dish to share - Please follow our Vegan Potluck Rules. You are welcome to check out Recipes of the meals at our potlucks where people shared some recipes from our previous potlucks.
• Please use Comment section on the event page to let others know what you plan to bring.
• Please check what other people will bring and specify what dish you plan to bring as you RSVP so all of us won't bring a potato salad!
• Although we will supply them, we encourage you to bring your own plates/bowls/cups/utensils (to be more eco-friendly)
• The expectation to have a great time!CONTACT:
• Please use "Comments" area in the bottom of the event page to offer/ask rides and post any questions or comments.SPECIAL NOTES:
• This is an outside event and subject to weather conditions. We will post any changes to the event page and will send an email.
• This is kid/family friendly event. Please respect our No Intoxicants Policy.