Cannabis Calendar: Holiday-Themed Weed Events in Denver

Don’t let the 70-degree days and sunny weather fool you: It’s the holiday season, and we won’t hear otherwise. Luckily, cannabis event organizers agree, with a handful of weed-friendly Thanksgiving and Christmas events planned for November and early December. From a Thanksgiving sesh at Cirrus to a holiday-themed brush, brunch and blaze event, there’s plenty of cheer to go around in Denver.

Kronic Karaoke
Tuesdays, 8 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Want to see how good your vocal chords are after a few puffs? Get out to Kronic Karaoke every Tuesday night at Tetra Lounge. Hosted by Sissy Bronson, this weekly contest is higher on camaraderie than competition, but a winner must be crowned — and with it comes a $50 prize for the crowd favorite. Badged cannabis industry employees get in for free, and everyone else can for a $20 day pass. Learn more about the BYOC lounge by calling Tetra at 720-800-3011.

Cannabis Industry Happy Hour
Thursday, November 20, 4 p.m.
Denver Press Club
1330 Glenarm Place
Interested in joining the cannabis industry, or looking for a place with better yields? Hit up the monthly happy hour and networking event held by Allay Consulting and 710SCI by Rocky Mountain Reagents. Both companies specialize in the ins and outs of the commercial cannabis compliance, so come prepared to talk about cannabis industry laws, extraction, expansion and more. The event is free to attend, but attendees are encouraged to register for a spot.

Cirrus Burlesque: A Night of Sensational Secrets
Thursday, November 20, 7 p.m.
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Mix buds and burlesque at Cirrus Social Club’s first in-house production. After holding auditions earlier this year, the City Park cannabis lounge is ready to throw the first of many burlesque shows next Thursday. Cirrus promises a varied list of performers and routines, with a full cannabis bar menu, THC-infused mocktails and non-infused food and drinks all available for you to peruse. General admission is $25 per person, with table options available.

How to Grow Mushrooms Class
Fridays and Saturdays
Mushroom Classroom
250 West Jewell Avenue
Interested in the world of mushrooms and mycelium? From psychedelics to tasty delicacies, you’l learn about mushrooms and mushrooms cultivation during this brief weekend course. Sign up for a $10 class on various times every Friday and Saturday, and you’l leave with a notebook full of information about cultivation, potential health benefits, microdosing and more. Sign up for a seat and find out more on Eventbrite.

SeshGiving
Tuesday, November 25, and Wednesday, November 26
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Thanksgiving deserves more shine as commercial interests insist on going straight from Halloween to Christmas Well, be thankful for Cirrus this year. The swanky cannabis lounge is going all in for Thanksgiving, with decorations and holiday-inspired snacks, sharables and drinks, as well as “exclusive, holiday-themed mixed bowls, blending two exquisite strains for a truly unique SeshGiving experience,” according to organizers, who encourage guests to dress to impress. There is no special entry fee during the two-day SeshGiving extravaganza, but be sure to make a reservation first.

Christmas Sesh With Jan
Thursday, December 4, 8 p.m.
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
It’s time for another celebrity drag session at Cirrus Social Club, and this one promises to be special. The Christmas-themed show will be headlined by Jan Sport, a nationally touring entertainer and Drag Race alum, with two more performers, as well. General admission ($34.29) and early bird VIP ($55.92) single tickets are available, as well as VIP table seats. Jan will hang out with VIPs for a pre-show sesh at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8. Cannabis, munchies and mocktails are available for purchase; learn more at multipass.com/mp/eventDetail/2839.

Oli 710’s Birthday Sesh
Saturday, December 6, 7 to 10 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Cannabis industry veteran Oli 710 is celebrating her birthday with a giant session at Tetra, and she wants you to join. Brands like Lazercat, Malek’s Reefer Madness, Soiku Bano and more will be part of the fun, with snacks and drinks available for sale, as well. Admission to the BYOC birthday bash is $20 at the door. Learn more by calling Tetra at 720-800-3011.

Frosty’s Blaze and Brush
Sunday, December 14, 2 to 6 p.m.
Denver location shared after registration
Ring in the most wonderful time of the year at Frosty’s Blaze and Brush (and brunch). This elevated experience has a little bit of everything: a guided smoke-and-paint session, infused food, non-infused brunch items like stuffed French toast and crab cake Benedict, holiday-centric drinks and more. Find out more and request an invite to this private event (21+) for $77.50 ticketleap.events.

Ongoing cannabis events:

Mile High Loop Tour
Daily
Green Spaces Marketplace
2590 Walnut Street
Take a weed-friendly trip around the city, with stops including a local dispensary, the 16th Street Mall, Larimer Square, the Denver Art Museum and more. The tour starts and ends at Green Spaces Marketplace in RiNo; tickets (21+) are $77 each at mycannabistours.com.

Get High on a Mountain Tour
Daily, 4 p.m.
Colorado Cannabis Tours
1904 South Cherokee Street
Head for the hills inside a cannabis-friendly van during the Get High on a Mountain Tour. After dropping by Colorado Cannabis Tours headquarters in south Denver, you’ll jump aboard the tour van. Once inside, you’re free to light up any cannabis or hash you bring along before the van heads to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, Lookout Mountain, Buffalo’s Bill’s grave and the Lariat Loot, with plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the views. The final stop is the Golden Mill bar, owned by Coors Brewery, for suds and munchies. Tickets for the ride are $89 at coloradocannabistours.com.

Weedflix and Chill
Sundays, 9 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Head to Tetra Lounge every Sunday night in November for a cannabis-friendly screening of seasonal and stoner classics. For $20, you’ll get entry for the day and night, with the movies starting at 9 p.m. There will also be artists, vendor tables and munchies available. Follow Tetra Lounge on Instagram to find out which movie is playing this week. Whether it’s a fall flick or holiday favorite, chances are you’ll have some attachments. Learn more about the BYOC (bring your own cannabis) lounge by calling Tetra at 720-800-3011.

RiNo Murals Tour
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Green Spaces Marketplace
2590 Walnut Street
RiNo is a hot spot for Denver and art, so why not ride around in a weed-friendly bus while checking out some of the state’s best murals and wall paintings? After stocking up at a nearby dispensary, the bus will show you around one of Denver’s most popular art districts, joint in hand. Tickets (21+) are $77 each at mycannabistours.com, and must be purchased in quantities of two or more.

Cannabis Spa Happy Hour
Tuesdays and Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m.
Pure Elevations Spa
185 South Santa Fe Drive
Ever want to get high at the spa? From massages to pedicures, Pure Elevations is the only licensed cannabis-friendly spa in Colorado. Buy a blunt and a Blueberry Yum Yum sugar body scrub, or a Keef THC mocktail and a manicure, and relax in the spa or its smoke-friendly back patio. From noon to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Pure Elevations offers a 10 percent discount on all services and will give you a penny joint upon booking. Go to pureelevations.com to learn more and book a session.

Ghosts and Green Walking Tour
Wednesdays through Sundays
Starts at Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Embark on a three-hour tour of Denver haunts…but first, it’s time to get high. Hosted by Denver Smile High Tours, the Ghosts and Green tour starts at swanky cannabis lounge Cirrus Social Club, where you’ll meet your tour guide and gather with the rest of the group. After enjoying the cannabis bar at Cirrus, it’s time for a walk around some of Denver’s oldest, grandest homes in Capitol Hill and through Cheesman Park, where there are ghostly tales aplenty. Learn more and book a spot on the tour for $40 at smilehightours.com.

Tetra Trivia Night
Wednesdays, 8 to 11 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Looking for a fun way to get over hump day? Tetra Lounge hosts trivia night every Wednesday, with gifts and prizes going to lucky contestants and the most knowledgeable teams. It’s a Bodega will be on the scene with exotic and nostalgic snacks and soft drinks as co-owner Adam leads the trivia. Entry to the BYOC lounge on game night is $20 online or at the door. Learn more at tetralounge.com/events.

Elevate Yoga
Wednesdays, 5:45 p.m.
Urban Sanctuary
2745 Welton Street
Five Points wellness studio Urban Sanctuary is hosting a plant-friendly yoga class for movement, healing and flow. Although herbal combustion is allowed (you must bring your own plant medicine), it’s not required. Attendance (21+) is $22; learn more and RSVP at meetup.com/urban-sanctuary-denver-events/events.

Toking & Tacos Tour
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Green Spaces Marketplace
2590 Walnut Street
This cannabis-friendly tour, set for two hours, will take you to a handful of Denver’s hottest taco spots for samples — after you hit up a dispensary and burn one, of course. The tour starts and ends at Green Space Market Place in RiNo, so don’t worry about driving. Tickets (21+) are $77 each at mycannabistours.com.

Cirrus Happy Hour
Thursdays, 4 to 6 p.m.
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Want to check out Denver’s new cannabis bar, but the budget is light? Head to Cirrus Social Club every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., when you can rip a Volcano Vaporizer bag for $4.20 or bowls from the bong for $7. There are discounts on beverages and munchies, as well, so walk in or reserve a table at cirrussocialclub.com.

Seed to Sale Tour
Thursdays through Mondays, 11 a.m. through 6 p.m.
Seed & Smith Denver
5070 Oakland Street
Ever wanted to learn more about the life of a cannabis plant? See what it takes to run a cannabis cultivation, processing lab and retail dispensary with Seed & Smith, a vertically integrated marijuana business. Check out the grow room, hold a pound of weed, and get plenty of free smells in. Tours (21+) are free, but you have to sign up online first at seedandsmith.com/cannabistour.

Puff, Pass and Paint: Blacklight Edition
Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m., Sundays at 6:30 p.m.
Colorado Cannabis Tours
1904 South Cherokee Street
Looking for a more psychedelic cannabis high? Step inside to Colorado Cannabis Tours headquarters, where the original Puff, Pass and Paint class hosts a glow-in-the-dark version every weekend. Visitors bring their own cannabis to consume, but all the painting materials and black lights are provided, and an instructor is there to help you paint in the dark. Admission into two-hour session is $49. Find out more and discover other pot-friendly classes and tours at coloradocannabistours.com.

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