Vegetarians of our fair city, it’s time you had your day. How about June 19? That’s the date of the Boston Vegetarian Society’s vegan gourmet dinner, held at Veggie Planet (Club Passim, 47 Palmer Street, Cambridge). The four-course dinner features locally grown produce including rhubarb, baby beets, peas, and spinach. It costs $27, including tax and gratuity, and it starts at 6:30 pm. Call 617.424.8846 for reservations and pre-payment, which are required.
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