Kale My Name Mixer & Karaoke or Observatory Viewing/Speed Dating Options!

Whether you're seasoned or fresh on your veggie journey, this mixer is a fun way to get to know fellow veg folks. Kale My Name (KMN) is an award-winning, spacious, all-vegan restaurant with great service; lovely ambiance; a relaxed vibe; and ample appetizer, dinner, and drink (NA too) options! Whole foods (e.g., lentil soup, kale) and juice/mocktails are favorites for health nuts there. Omnivores liked the burger and dips. **Please have a profile pic of you when you RSVP; update the RSVP if you can't attend, as space is limited. Around 10 attendees are likely with 30 RSVPs (30% attendance average).** **Arrive at 7:00 for the best mixer seats (bar is backup). All vegans/vegetarians and their guests are invited.** **Optional informal speed dating (1.5-min intro from each single attendee) will begin at 8.** **Optional karaoke and/or planet/star viewing trip prep will begin afterward. KMN closes at 10.** Weather-permitting, there may be a free a astronomer-hosted event at a nearby observatory. Otherwise, veg friendly karaoke is close! Unfortunately, **many vegan restaurants have closed, so I (Anu) encourage folks to support them** when they can. Here's an Interview with Nemanja, owner of KMN, about the closings:[ https://vegnews.com/chicago-vegan-restaurants-closin](https://vegnews.com/chicago-vegan-restaurants-closing)