Cruelty Free You + Me

CFY+M's 2nd Birthday!
2022-01-15 | IL
Please join us in celebrating our 2nd birthday! Our team will be having brunch together that morning and we invite others to help us celebrate virtually! We will have special things posted to our Instagram that day and encourage you to participate!

Avocado Bob's Birthday!
2022-01-19 | IL
Our spokes dog, Avocado Bob turns 5 today!!! Just a fun little event to make you smile while looking at our calendar!

Plant-Based Food Drive in Wicker Park
2022-01-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-09 10:00 - 15:00 UTC | The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
We will be joining the Wicker Park Farmers Market for their indoor season. We will be accepting vegan shelf-stable grocery donations, as well as cruelty free cleaning + beauty supplies from 10am to 3pm at The Den Theatre.

All donations will benefit Food Not Bombs – Humboldt Park.

Masks are REQUIRED for all children 2+ and adults.

Story Time in Wicker Park!
2022-01-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-02-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-03-26 10:00 - 15:00, 2022-04-09 10:00 - 15:00 | The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
We will be joining the Wicker Park Farmers Market for their indoor season. Our Story Time will take place at 11am at The Den Theatre.

Our Compassionate Programming is donation-based and includes two (or three) stories, an art project (yes, not just coloring pages anymore), and vegan snacks to take home to enjoy! Oh, and music! Always music!

Masks are REQUIRED for all children 2+ and adults.

Brunch at Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen
2022-02-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen, 1559 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
We are having a small brunch at Bloom Plant-Based Kitchen in Wicker Park. We only have 10 spots, so you must email Vick at victoria@crueltyfreeyouandme.org to confirm a space.

Drinks + Dinner with CFY+M!
2022-02-12 15:30 - 21:00 | Emporium Wicker Park, 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Our team + those interested in joining our team are invited to Emporium Arcade Bar in Wicker Park for some drinks and games, followed by dinner at Native Foods on Milwaukee Ave. We will be meeting at Emporium at 3:30pm following the Wicker Park Farmers Market, then heading to Native at 6pm for dinner. No RSVP needed for this event, though we would love to hear if you are planning to join. Let Vick know via email.

Vegan Market at Soundgrowler
2022-02-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Soundgrowler, 8201 183rd St Suite P, Tinley Park, IL, 60487, United States
We will be at Soundgrowler Brewing with other amazing vegan businesses for their first ever Vegan Market! Join us between noon to 4pm. We will be accepting vegan shelf-stable groceries and cruelty free cleaning + beauty supplies for We Grow Chicago. High Need Items include adult masks, hand sanitizer, body soaps, deodorant, laundry detergent, and dish soap.
We will be selling our merch at this event, as well as providing vegan outreach.

Chicago Vegan Test Kitchen
2022-02-27 12:00 - 17:00 | Thalia Hall, 1807 S. Allport St., Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
We are so thrilled Chicago Vegan Test Kitchen is back at Thalia Hall on Sunday, February 27th! We will be there from noon to 5pm hosting our children’s programming, providing vegan + cruelty free outreach, and slinging our new merch! We hope to see you there.
Story Time will take place at 1pm + 3pm.
Free event. Family Friendly. Click here to RSVP.

Brunch + Board Games
2022-03-06 12:00 - 18:00 | Westmont,IL, Westmont
Vick + Dane will be hosting a Vegan Brunch + Board Games afternoon at their home in Westmont. If interested in joining, please email Vick at victoria@crueltyfreeyouandme.org.
Vaccination REQUIRED to attend.

Community Hangout
2022-03-12 14:30 - 22:00 | Emporium Wicker Park, 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
We will be going to Emporium Arcade Bar for some games and drinks following the Wicker Park Farmers Market. We will meet at Emporium at 2:30pm and having dinner delivered by Upton’s Breakroom around 6pm.

Milwaukee Vegan Pop-Up Market
2022-03-20 11:00 - 16:00 | Great Hall, 923 W. Juneau Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233, United States
We are thrilled to be joining Milwaukee Vegan Pop-Up Market on Sunday, March 20, 2022. We will be providing vegan outreach, hosting our Plant-Based Food + Supply Drive, as well as a Story + Art Time for children and families.
Story Times at 12:30pm and 2pm.
Stories, art, + vegan snacks for the kiddos!

Buena Vista Social Club
2022-03-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Lo Rez Brewing, 2101 S Carpenter, Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
Join us at Buena Vista Social Club at Lo Rez Brewing in Pilsen on Sunday, March 27th. We will be there hosting our Cruelty Free Rack Sale. 100% of items are second hand and made with cruelty free materials. 100% of purchases directly support our work in the Chicagoland community.

Vegan in the Burbs Market!
2022-04-16 13:00 - 17:00 | Miskatonic Brewing Co., 1000 N. Frontage Rd., Darien, IL, 60561, United States
Join us for Vegan in the Burbs Market at Miskatonic Brewing Co. in Darien, IL. We will have our booth set up collecting plant-based groceries and providing information about our work in the Chicagoland community. We will also bring all the kid and family fun!! Scavenger hunt, games, coloring pages, and prizes!
Market Hours are 1pm to 5pm
Free entry // Kid + Dog Friendly!
Vendors include:

Ste Martaen
Dr. Herbal’s Organic & Vegan
E.E. Mercantile & Co.
Libby’s Corner
Cruelty Free You + Me
Kind Kitchen Chicago
Ritual Pasty
No Bones Beach Club
Vegan Friendly Chicago
Snackie Chan
Serial Crystal Lover

Earth Day Story Time in Wicker Park!
2022-04-23 11:00 - 12:00 | The Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
We will be hosting our Earth Day Story Time on Sunday, April 23rd at 11am on the 2nd floor of The Den Theatre.

Our Compassionate Programming is donation-based and includes two (or three) stories, an art project (yes, not just coloring pages anymore), and vegan snacks to take home to enjoy! Oh, and music! Always music!

Earth Day in Mount Prospect
2022-04-23 11:00 - 14:00 | River Trails Park District, 1500 E. Euclid Ave., Mount Prospect, IL, 60056, United States
We will be joining River Trails Park District for their Earth Day event again this year. We will be hosting a story time, art projects, and provide vegan snacks for the kiddos!
Story Time at 11:30am, 12:30pm, + 1:30pm.
Event is 11am to 2pm
Located at Woodland Trails Park
* Weiss Center if the weather is not cooperating

Brittany's Karaoke Birthday Party!
2022-04-26 20:00 - 23:30 | Reed’s Local, 3017 W. Belmont, Chicago, IL, United States
Our amazing teammate Brittany is turning 29 and is hosting a karaoke birthday party benefiting Cruelty Free You + Me! The idea is bringing awesome compassionate humans together, so feel free to bring your pals as well.

Join us on Saturday, April 26th at Reed’s Local for karaoke, raffle prizes, drinks, and vegan snacks!

Party kicks off at 8pm; karaoke starts at 9pm.

Cash ONLY + Proof of Vax Required. Dog Friendly Bar!!

There will be various raffles benefiting Cruelty Free You + Me. Brittany is asking for folks to donate to CFY+M in place of a birthday present.

Event is vegan + cruelty free!

Plant-Based Mother's Day
2022-05-06 10:00 - 12:30 | We Grow Chicago, 6402 S. Honore St, Chicago, IL, 60636, United States
This is our 3rd year providing Plant-Based Mother’s Day for 75+ women at We Grow Chicago. For this special event, we provide gift bags for women in their Women’s Group. Each bag includes various vegan meals from local Chicago businesses, vegan desserts, homemade soaps, and packaged snacks and self-care items.
Our amazing donors this year are:

Casa Yari
Kale My Name
Handlebar: 20 meals
Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria
Mindful Baking
Kind Kitchen
Liberation Donuts
Beyond Meat
Dr. Herbal’s Organic & Vegan

Our team personally goes out to prepare the bags and deliver them within the Englewood community. One of our absolute favorite events of the year.

Animal Sanctuary Visit
2022-05-07 11:00 - 17:00 | SoL Criations Farm Sanctuary, N1924 Rizer Rd., Endeavor, WI, 53930, United States

Animal Sanctuary Food + Supply Drive
2022-05-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Liberation Kitchen, 2054 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, il
Collecting fresh produce, peanut butter, Cheerios, and other supplies for Sweet Petunias Microsanctuary and Chicagoland Pig Rescue.
Guest appearance from Finn of Sweet Petunias!! They will arrive around noon.
* Also accepting plant-based food donations, cruelty-free cleaning + beauty supplies, and PPE supplies to benefit Food Not Bombs – Humboldt Park.
High Needs for Animal Sanctuaries: LEAFY GREENS, apples, oranges, grapes, lettuce, carrots, creamy peanut butter, Cheerios, used or new blankets + towels

Wicker Park Farmers Market
2022-05-15 08:00 - 14:00 | Wicker Park Farmers Market, 1425 N. Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, 60622, United States
Each week during the Wicker Park Farmers Market we will be gathering plant-based, shelf stable groceries, cruelty free cleaning + beauty supplies, toilet paper, paper towels, and PPE supplies. All donations will benefit our partners at Food Not Bombs – Humboldt Park and We Grow Chicago (formally I Grow Chicago). We are excited to announce we are also beginning to accept fresh produce, peanut butter, Cheerios, and used/new blankets and towels to benefit our animal friends at Chicagoland Pig Rescue.
You can find our booth right outside the market exit where we will be providing outreach and resources about veganism & animal sanctuaries, as well as selling our merchandise and providing coloring pages for the kiddos!
Children’s Story Time, art activity, and vegan snacks at the market’s exit beginning at 9am until 11am.
