Cannabis Calendar: New Year’s Eve Weed Ball, Western Burlesque Show

Start the new year in the clouds with the help of our Cannabis Calendar, which is full of cannabis-infused events. See if any of the pot-friendly fun sparks your interest, from New Year’s Eve parties in RiNo and City Park to pot-friendly yoga to live performances.

Flower Power Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 to 9:30 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+) for walk-ins is $25; learn more and RSVP on Meetup.

Wachuma Wisdom NYE Special Event
Wednesday, December 31, 7 p.m.
Plant Magic Cafe
925 East 17th Avenue
Ring in the new year on a brand new dance floor at Plant Magic Cafe. The natural medicine epicenter is hosting a six-hour New Year’s Eve party, starting with a Wachuma/San Pedro cactus microdose and intention-setting session with professional guides Meaghan Len and Akoni. As the microdose hits, you’ll move to the dance floor to welcome in 2026. Learn more about Plant Magi Cafe, the event and the night’s guides here. Tickets (21+) are $111.

New Year’s Eve Masquerade Ball
Wednesday, December 31
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Start 2026 the right way (and the high way) at Tetra Lounge’s Masquerade Ball. There will be live music and DJ performances, immersive art and decorations throughout the RiNo BYOC venue, with casual but themed attire recommended. Tickets are $25; book and learn more at tetralounge.com/events, or by calling 720-800-3011.

Doc Sadler Band
Thursday, January 8, 7 p.m.
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Looking for a cannabis-friendly music venue? Welcome to Cirrus Social Club, where intimate performances of live music and entertainment are held throughout the month. The next musical offering at Cirrus is The Doc Sadler Band. Enjoy Doc Sadler’s electrifying mix of blues, rock and soul while looking over the menus at Cirrus, which has a full cannabis bar and non-infused munchies kitchen. Entry is $10.

Western Burlesque Show
Thursday, January 22, 7 p.m.
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
As the National Western Stock Show takes over most of Denver in late January, trade the dust for diamonds at Cirrus Social Club. The Congress Park cannabis venue is hosting a Western-themed burlesque show to honor Denver’s long-running cowpoke convention. “This isn’t your average rodeo; it’s an esteemed, choreographed experience designed for an audience that appreciates local art and elite talent,” according to organizers of the show. A full cannabis bar and non-infused snack menu are available to choose from, and glamorous attire is “highly encouraged.” General admission is $39.69, with reserved table seating available, as well.

Dr. Dabber Party
Saturday, January 25, 1 to 5 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Dr. Dabber is taking over Tetra Lounge this January. The electronic dab giant will have Dr. Dabber machines set up throughout the venue, allowing you to try rosin, resin, wax and other dabs with a top-of-the-line lung buster. Expect canna-centric vendors, munchies and beverages as well as music, games and more. Tickets are $20, with VIP options available, too. Call Tetra at 720-800-3011 to get the scoop.

Smokus Pocus
Saturday, February 7, 8 to 9:15 p.m.
Bug Theatre
3654 Navajo Street
Watch Ben Zabin mix marijuana and magic at Smokus Pokus, the world’s dopest magic show. Zabin has spent years perfecting his routine across Colorado, Las Vegas, New York and elsewhere, giving crowds a taste of the fun side of reefer madness. You’ll see acts where “jars of bud appear, lighters come to life and bongs bend reality in a show designed to enthrall both the stoned and sober,” according to event organizers. Tickets (21+) are $38.12 on Eventbrite. Doors open thirty minutes before the show starts, and late entry is not allowed. No cannabis use is allowed in the venue.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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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