Take a seat and grab a lighter this October, because cannabis venues are full of good shows and screenings. Start the week out with Dablogic, one of Colorado's most talented hash factories, during one of two 4/20-friendly movie screenings on Wednesdays this month, join one of Colorado's best cannabis growers, Green Dot Labs, for a strain drop party, or hit up a comedy show or UFC watch party at weed bar High Society.
Find out more below in our Cannabis Calendar:
Movies and Mary Jane
Wednesday, October 2, and Wednesday, October 16, 3 p.m.
The Coffee Joint, 1130 Yuma Court
Watch a stoner classic at the Coffee Joint, Denver's first licensed cannabis lounge, and learn more about one of Colorado's best hash makers during Movies and Mary Jane. Every movie shown will be a cannabis flick (think How High or Half Baked), with information on Dablogic, one of the state's most acclaimed rosin extractors, available during each session. Entry (21+) is free; find out more on Eventbrite.
Pink Frōōt Sesh and Launch Party
Thursday, October 3, 5 to 8 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Green Dot Labs' Frōōt series of strains is adding a new color to the lineup this fall with Pink Frōōt. A mix of Point Break and Soul Cleanser, this latest Green Dot creation has "an extraterrestrial, uncanny fruit terpene profile that tastes familiar but strange, like something from a different planet," according to the cultivator, and you can try it out this week at Tetra Lounge. The cannabis-friendly venue and Green Dot are hosting a strain release party complete with a taco truck, live DJ and plenty of Green Dot joints being shared. Sign up to attend (21+) for just $20; the first fifty guests will get free tacos.
Potty Mouths: THC Comedy Experience
Friday, October 4, 7:30 p.m.
High Society Dispo & Lounge
7667 Washington Street
Watch Denver comedians C.J. and Emil get baked off various cannabis products and then perform a standup set at High Society Dispo & Lounge, the Denver area's only licensed cannabis bar. They're veterans with the hazy method, but every show has something different. Tickets (21+) start at $17 apiece.
UFC 307 Watch Party
Saturday, October 5, 4 to 11 p.m.
High Society Dispo & Lounge
7667 Washington Street
Catch every fight on UFC 307, from the prelims to the main event, at High Society Dispo & Lounge. There's no cover fee to watch the pay-per-view action, including the light heavyweight title bout between Alex Pereira and Khalil Roundtree Jr., but all cannabis consumption must be done with products purchased at High Society. Learn more about the venue and event (21+) by calling High Society at 303-993-5760.
Pathways to Enlightenment: Ketamine and Psychedelics
Wednesday, October 9, 6 to 8 p.m.
The Coffee Joint
1130 Yuma Court
Learn about ketamine therapy, a federally legal form of treatment, and how it can support mental health and wellness. The talk and Q&A session with Almadelic will take place at the Coffee Joint, a cannabis-friendly venue located next door to a dispensary. Learn more about the event (21+) at partners.almadelic.com/rsvp-almadelic-event.
Doses & Mimosas
Saturday, October 19, 11 a.m
Plant Magic Cafe
925 East 17th Avenue
Learn about psychedelics and plant medicine over natural (and magical) drinks made with blue lotus and amanita muscaria, two stimulating natural libations likely to make you smile. Located in the back of Plant Magic Cafe, the hangout space and small bar has mimosas, Bloody Marys and other drinks, with Plant Magic employees on hand to talk about psychedelics and Colorado's new decriminalization laws. Each $22 ticket (21+) includes the blue lotus and amanita muscaria drinks and a 20 percent discount in Plant Magic Cafe's retail space.
Ongoing cannabis events:
Mile High Loop Tour
Daily
The Cannabis Experience
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 Space Market Place in RiNo; tickets (21+) are $50 each.
Toking & Tacos Tour
Daily
The Cannabis Experience
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 $50 each.
RiNo Murals Tour
Daily
The Cannabis Experience
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 $50 each.
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 with Meetup.
Weedflix & Chill
Wednesdays, 8 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
RiNo cannabis venue Tetra Lounge launched a weekly movie series called Weedflix & Chill this summer. Just pay $10 at the door, bring your own bud or cannabis products to consume, and enjoy the movie. Only the patio is open right now at Tetra, but movie projections work best outside anyway. Screenings range from stoner classics to ’90s and 2000s hits; learn more about attendance (21+) and movie lineups by calling Tetra at 720-800-3011.
Ladies Night Sessions
Thursdays, 8 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Head to Tetra Lounge, Denver's only licensed and smoke-friendly cannabis lounge, every Thursday night for a Ladies Night Smoke Session and karaoke. Spark one and sing your heart out, but be sure to bring your own cannabis to consume. Ladies get in free after registering online (21+).
Seed to Sale Tour
Thursdays through Saturdays, noon and 6 p.m. (weekdays) and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. (weekends)
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.
Tokes and Brushstrokes
Saturdays
The Coffee Joint
1130 Yuma Court
Puff and paint at the Coffee Joint, Denver's first licensed pot lounge. For $55 ($65 the day of), students will receive instruction and painting supplies, but anyone wanting to consume cannabis must bring their own, as well as a vaporizer or dab rig (no smoking is allowed at the Coffee Joint). Find out more and buy tickets (21+) on Eventbrite.
Selfcare Sundays
Sundays, noon
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Cannabis-friendly patio space Tetra Lounge is hosting a Sunday yoga class. Led by instructor @yogimagick from Moonphase Events, each cannabis-friendly yoga session has soothing music and refreshments to keep you hydrated. Cannabis wellness vendors will be on site, too, offering products to enhance yoga and overall well-being. Tickets (21+) to the RiNo event are $20.
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