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The high holidays have arrived in Denver, and it’s time to stop and sniff the pine trees…and, in the right places, maybe a little kush or Diesel, too. Denver cannabis lounges and event promotors have several cannabis-friendly Christmas parties planned this week and throughout the month, including a holiday-themed silent disco, an ugly sweater party and a couple of toy drives.
High Lights Holiday Tour
Select Dates in December
Colorado Cannabis Tours
1904 South Cherokee Street
Add an extra layer of fun to your annual Christmas lights drive by stepping aboard the van at Colorado Cannabis Tours, which has a High Lights Holiday Tour mapped out for Denver. After meeting at headquarters in south Denver and setting off, you’ll see government buildings on Broadway and neighborhoods known for their dazzling light displays — all while smoking or vaping cannabis. As the place where Christmas lights were invented, it’s only right to experience Denver’s bright nights on a high note. Book a spot for $86.90 and find out more at coloradocannabistours.com.
Christmas at Cirrus
Through Wednesday, December 24
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Cirrus Social Club will transformed into “a cozy holiday oasis, where twinkling lights and elegant decor create a truly immersive experience” for the bulk of December. Enjoy the lounge’s December menu for non-infused munchies and drinks, and check out the full cannabis menu, which includes “holiday-themed mixed bowls and speciality beverages to lift your spirits and spark that holiday magic.” There is no extra entry fee required, but it’s best to make a reservation.
Tetra Toy Drive
Through Sunday, December 21
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Want to get high off cannabis and your own generosity? Bring an appropriate gift for a child to Tetra Lounge, and you’ll get half off any type of membership, from a $20 daily pass ($10 if you bring a gift) to monthly and yearly passes. The BYOC lounge hosts a long list of weekly and special events through the holidays, so consider this a win-win for you and kids in need.
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Fingerboard Faceoff
Saturday, December 20, noon to 3 p.m.
Reefer Madness
4401 East 46th Avenue
It’s time to show off those magic fingers. Grinds, flip tricks, shove-its — whatever you got. Reefer Madness’s next Fingerboard Faceoff, held at the north Denver location, will have a course set up for competitors, with in-store promotions and a holiday toy drive, as well. Find out more by calling the dispensary at 303-322-3404.
Ugly Sweater Xmas Party
Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Tetra Lounge is nearing the end of another successful toy drive, and it’s time to celebrate all of that holiday spirit with a little holiday smoke. Head to the RiNo cannabis lounge with an ugly sweater and a toy for kids (suggested but not required), and smoke your Dickens off with Wana Brands, Weedmaps and the Denver cannabis community. Learn more on Instagram or by calling Tetra at 720-800-3011.
Mushroom Microdosing Manual
Sunday, December 21, 2 to 3 p.m.
Mushroom Classroom
250 West Jewell Avenue
Ready to dive into microdosing? This monthly event teaches guests how to incorporate microdosing mushrooms into their lives. From health and wellness to mental improvement, the mycologists will go through potential effects and emerging science. There will be a brief workshop, speakers, a Q&A session and handouts. Attendance is $37.05.
Weedmaps Silent Disco
Tuesday, December 23, 6 to 10 p.m.
Bierstadt Lagerhaus
2875 Blake Street
Presented by Weedmaps and FamBam Productions, this silent disco casts a wide net, with music, good beer, Colorado cannabis and the simple act of getting down. There will be three different DJs playing tunes across the decades for the silent disco as well as games, beer and cider on tap upstairs, and a licensed, mobile cannabis lounge making stops out front throughout the night. Learn more about the free party (21+) on Eventbrite.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.