* UPDATE *.

Quick Reminder:

The Vegan Night Market that was scheduled for tonight Thursday, August 21, 2025 (6:00–9:30 PM) at Balmy Beach has been postponed due to permit delays. The organizers now say Toronto dates are aiming for May 2026, with more details to come.

I should have made this more clear in past editions and sincere apologies for any confusion it may have caused; I noted the change in the July 24 edition but mistakenly left it in the following week’s “upcoming” section. If you had plans to go tonight, please adjust accordingly.

Now to this week’s edition:

This week we are starting off right away with a popup that is starting in 30 mins. HARU is popping up at Thor Espresso (180 John St.) from 11 a.m. until sold out—think savoury lunch options, yakigashi, a Mont Blanc Americano with kokuto syrup and orange-zest cold foam, plus a small-batch vegan tiramisu, both first-come, first-served.

Tomorrow brings Toronto Climate Comedy 3.0 at Society Clubhouse in support of Plant Based Treaty, while Monday’s Vegan Chalking Meetup settles in at Christie Pits for a low-key community hang.

There’s also a full-day Project Livestream on Friday if you want to plug into activism online, and in world news Beyond Meat has denied bankruptcy rumours while it pursues a strategy refresh. Details below.

Cover photo: Cookies from The Vegan Oven—see our Veggie in the 6ix Instagram for the full rundown.

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Week of August 14 - 20:

News:

• HARU’s Pop-Up at Thor Espresso
  📅 Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
  🕒 Time: 11:00 AM – sold out
  📍 Location: Thor Espresso, 180 John St.

  A one-day weekday pop-up geared to the office crowd, with savoury lunch items (including sandwiches) alongside Yakigashi baked goods. Two limited specials: the MONT BLANC—Thor Americano with kokuto syrup topped with HARU’s vegan cold foam infused with orange-zest syrup—and a small-batch vegan tiramisu featuring Thor Espresso. Both are first-come, first-served and available only while quantities last.

• Toronto Climate Comedy 3.0 – Stand-up & Network for Climate
  📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
  🕒 Time: 6:45 PM – 10:00 PM
  📍 Location: Society Clubhouse, 967 College Street
  🎟️ Tickets: Available via Eventbrite

  Fundraiser comedy night headlined by Dhama in support of Plant Based Treaty; the campaign goal is to sell out and raise $2,500. Animal Rights Toronto lists the event 6:45–10:00 PM; Plant Based Treaty notes the show itself runs 8:00–9:30 PM—check the Eventbrite page for final timing and availability.

• Vegan Chalking Meetup (Christie Pits)
  📅 Date: Monday, August 25, 2025
  🕒 Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
  📍 Location: Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor St W

  Casual chalking session at the Bloor & Christie corner with prompt lists and animal reference images for easy drawing. There are slack lines to try, and the group may head to a bar or restaurant afterwards. Open to anyone—no cap on attendance—so it’s an easy way to meet people in the veg/vegan community.

Activism:

• Project Livestream – worldwide!
  📅 Date: Friday, August 22, 2025
  🕒 Time: 7:00 AM – 11:30 PM
  📍 Location: Online

  A full-day online activism push coordinated by Mel & Steve, shared via Animal Rights Toronto. Participation details are provided by the organizers over social channels; the listing frames it as an open, join-from-anywhere action.

The Toronto Vegan Restaurants Guide 2025

World Vegan News:

• Beyond Meat says reports that it has filed—or plans to file—for bankruptcy are “unequivocally false,” a statement it issued on August 15 amid online speculation. The denial comes as the company continues to face financial pressure: in Q2 2025, revenue fell nearly 20% to US$75 million and it announced a 6% global workforce reduction, while earlier this year it moved to suspend operations in China. Beyond is also pursuing a strategic refresh, including plans to drop “Meat” from its consumer-facing name and introduce simpler-ingredient products to broaden appeal

In the Near Future:

*(more info will come closer to the dates)

• Toronto Vegan Drinks — August Meetup (New Location)
  📅 Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
  🕒 Time: Conflict in the provided details — listed as either 5:30–8:30 PM or 6:30–9:30 PM; exact time could not be confirmed.
  📍 Location: Lettuce Love Café, 2241 Bloor St WMonthly social open to everyone—no cover—at a new venue with an outdoor patio. Drop in for plant-based drinks and snacks, meet new people, and chat; name tags provided. Close to Runnymede Station and High Park. Guests are encouraged to support the host by purchasing a drink or treat.

• Vegandale Toronto 2025
  📅 Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
  📍 Location: Woodbine Park
  🎟️ Tickets available: Here ($$ increase after today)
  Vegandale returns to Toronto for another full day of food, music, art, and ethical consumerism—all 100% vegan. While specific vendors and performers have yet to be announced, past events have featured global plant-based brands, bold branding, and an unapologetically vegan atmosphere.

• SUPPER CLUB: Depanniversary by Emily Zimmerman
  📅 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
  🕒 Time: Not yet listed
  📍 Location: CSI • 192 Spadina Ave., #501
  🎟️ Tickets: Available via The Depanneur website

  Chef and food justice activist Emily Zimmerman returns to The Depanneur for a one-night Supper Club marking 15 years since her first vegan pop-up at the venue. The entirely plant-based menu includes a creamy green borscht, salt-baked carrot lox, apple-and-sage seitan sausages, and a spiced chocolate custard, among other dishes. The event also serves as the launch of her new project, Spicebox, blending food, performance, and political art.

• VegTO Fest 2025
  📅 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 (11:00 AM – 7:00 PM) & Sunday, September 21, 2025 (11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
  📍 Location: Nathan Phillips Square.
  🎟️ Free admission
  🌱 VegTO Fest announced it will return for its 40th anniversary with the theme Eat. Innovate. Transform. Expect two full days of plant-based food vendors, guest speakers, and community-driven experiences focused on the future of sustainable and compassionate living. More details to come closer to the date.

• Animal Law & Advocacy Conference 2025
  📅 Date: Friday to Sunday, September 26–28, 2025
  🕒 Time: Full-day programming; Friday includes a student conference and evening reception
  📍 Location: Toronto Metropolitan University
  🎟️ Tickets: Available at alaconference.ca
  The 7th annual Animal Law & Advocacy Conference, hosted by Animal Justice, returns to Toronto this fall with three days of sessions, networking, and plant-based catering. Formerly known as the Canadian Animal Law Conference, the event has broadened its focus to include advocates and community leaders beyond the legal profession. Programming kicks off Friday with a dedicated student day and a welcome reception, followed by two days of workshops and panels featuring Canadian and international experts in animal law and advocacy. Early bird tickets are now available online.
  

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