Jacqueline Collins
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Don’t settle for another boring week; there are new highs to be reached and experiences to be had. Hit up Tetra Lounge in RiNo this weekend or next Monday to watch the last few college basketball games of the season, head to Cirrus Social Club for a weed-friendly concert, or register for a tasteful Mason Jar party this May that promises to be well-stocked in art, food and dispensary goodies. Find out more below.
Kronic Karaoke
Tuesdays, 8 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Want to see how good your vocal cords 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 (bring your own cannabis) lounge by calling Tetra at 720-800-3011.
Cannabis-Friendly Live Jazz
Thursdays, 6 to 9 p.m.
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Live music and cannabis are now a regular occurrence in Denver thanks to Cirrus Social Club. You can catch a live jazz trio at the Colfax cannabis lounge every Thursday night for a $10 cover fee, with a full cannabis menu and a list of non-infused munchies available for purchase. Find out more at cirrussocialclub.com, and reserve a seat on OpenTable.
Marijuana-Friendly March Madness
Through Monday, April 6
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Looking for a cannabis0friendly place to watch the game? Consider Tetra Lounge for your hoops hangout. The RiNo cannabis lounge will have March Madness games on flat screens until the end of the tourney, as well as other weekly events, artists and food vendors. Simply head to the BYOC lounge, and pay a $20 daily entry fee (monthly and annual memberships are available for a discounted rate).
420 POT-tery Painting
Tuesday, March 31, 6 to 8 p.m.
Got Paint? at Colorado Mills Mall
14500 West Colfax Avenue
Put your pot-tery painting. to the test at Got Paint?’s next 4/20-centric class. You can paint ceramics and glass (paraphernalia is allowed) and unwind with the rest of the class. Instructors will be around for help when requested, but it’s all up to you. Tickets (21+) are $12.51 each and include crafting materials — but organizers want to be clear: no cannabis consumption is allowed onsite. Tickets are $12.51.
Onsite MMJ Evaluation
Sunday, April 5
The Center Dispensary
600 South Broadway
If you’re interested in getting a medical marijuana card but not sure how, head to the Center dispensary on April 5 for an evaluation right at the store. If you qualify, the Center will even give you a store credit to offset the evaluation fee. Schedule an appointment for that day at cannacarecolorado.com/services-4, or call the Center at 720-941-8872 to learn more.
The Grateful Sesh: Shakedown Street at Cirrus
Wednesday, April 8, 6:30 p.m.
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Jam out among the clouds during Cirrus Social Club’s next musical showcase. Shakedown Street, an acclaimed Grateful Dead cover band, will play at the Colfax cannabis lounge at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30. You can order from Cirrus’s cannabis and munchie menus before and during the show, with a special “Terrapin Station” flower blend made specifically for the performance. Single tickets are $55.92, with tables available, as well. Learn more by calling Cirrus at 720-882-8999.
Seshlesque: A Love Letter to Weed
Wednesday, April 15, 6:30 p.m.
Cirrus Social Club
3200 East Colfax Avenue
Billed as a “world-class burlesque experience curated as a shimmering love letter to the beautiful plant” by organizers, this cannabis-friendly show is equal parts glamorous, provocative and hazy. Five different burlesque pros will perform on a custom-built stage as you take in the show. Full cannabis and munchie menus are available for purchase, and each guests receives a complimentary infused drink before Seshlesque starts at 7 p.m. Single tickets are $45.10, with tables available to reserve, as well. Learn more by calling Cirrus at 720-882-8999.
Mason Jar’s Sound on the Farm III
Saturday, May 9, 6 to 10 p.m.
Private venue shared upon registration
Held at a private farm in Longmont, Mason Jar Event Group’s next party in its Sound on the Farm series promises not just cannabis and food from Colorado purveyors, but a guided sound journey, live music from DJ Toomas and violinist Coleen Dieker, craft and wellness vendors, a photo booth and glitter bar, strolls around the orchard and more. Food will be prepared by chef David Pitula of Whistling Boar, with cannabis goodies and demos from esteemed brands like 710 Labs, In House Melts and Puffco. Learn more about the event and register (21+) at tickettailor.com/events/masonjareventgroup.
Jacqueline Collins
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.
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.
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.
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’ll learn about mushrooms and mushroom cultivation during this brief weekend course. Sign up for a $10 class on various times every Friday and Saturday, and you’ll 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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