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Cannabis Calendar: Sound on the Farm (on Weed)

Mason Jar Events Group returns this week with another expertly crafted cannabis and dinner pairing.
Mason Jar Events Group returns this week with another expertly crafted cannabis and dinner pairing, but the fun doesn't end there.
Mason Jar Events Group returns this week with another expertly crafted cannabis and dinner pairing, but the fun doesn't end there. Jacqueline Collins
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You may smoke a lot of weed, but have you ever gotten to know it? Now's your chance to really connect with the plant, with two educational classes taking different approaches. The first workshop, held this Friday in Golden, focuses on health, wellness and scientific cannabis topics, while a Sunday sesh in Denver will look at the spiritual connections to cannabis.

And if you're trying to get high and have fun, there's plenty of that, too: Mason Jar Events Group is back this week with another delicious cannabis and dinner painting, wile pot-friendly comedy, city tours and more are also going down in our Cannabis Calendar.

Sound on the Farm
Thursday, May 4, 5 to 10 p.m.
Vermillion Hill Farm
9202 Vermillion Road, Longmont

Hosted by Mason Jar Events Group, this evening is a mixture of cannabis, cocktails, food and much more. After a refreshment hour and marketplace perusing to start, Wildcraft Kitchen's Chef Tori Hartsoe will serve light refreshments, which will be accompanied by a specific cannabis product. Tours of the farm come after, followed by a full dinner from Hartsoe and more cannabis pairings. After the dinner and cannabis session, a meditation and soundscape journey will take place, followed by a reflection and hangout period. Cannabis goodie bags are included, but must be picked up at the Cannabis Depot dispensary in Boulder after signing up. Register to attend (21+) for $82 with Mason Jar.

Cannabis Unveiled: The Science of Cannabis and Health
Friday, May 3, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
PranaTonic Yoga + Wellness
1224 Washington Avenue, Golden

Interested in cannabis, but self-conscious about being late to the party? Get a crash course with certified nurse Abby Payne, who will talk about the history, health properties and science behind the plant. Bring a notebook, pen and questions to ask. Registration is $25; learn more by calling PranaTonic Yoga + Wellness at 303-274-5733.

Potty Mouths: THC Comedy Experience
Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
JAD's Mile High Smoke
7667 Washington Street

Watch Denver comedians C.J. and Emil get baked off various cannabis products and then perform a standup set at JAD's Mile High Smoke, Colorado's only licensed cannabis bar. They're veterans with the hazy method, but every show has something different. Tickets (21+) start at $14.20 apiece at eventbrite.com/e/potty-mouths-comedy-experience-tickets-382287280547.

Out on a Limb: Cannabis as the Tree of Life
Sunday, May 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Denver HeartQuarters
925 East 17th Avenue

Join author Brigette Mars to see how cannabis contends for the Tree of Life throne. Mars will take you on a visual journey through cannabis connections to mythologies, religions and spiritual practices, with conversation about cannabis's healing properties, growing tendencies and more. Learn more about the seminar and afternoon agenda at eventbrite.com/e/out-on-a-limb-cannabis-as-the-tree-of-life-with-brigette-mars-tickets-880446468087. Tickets are $22.

Potty Mouths: THC Comedy Experience
Friday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
JAD's Mile High Smoke
7667 Washington Street

Watch Denver comedians C.J. and Emil get baked off various cannabis products and then perform a standup set at JAD's Mile High Smoke, Colorado's only licensed cannabis bar. They're veterans with the hazy method, but every show has something different. Tickets (21+) start at $14.20 apiece.

Psychedelic Integration Group
Friday, May 10, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Plant Magic Cafe
925 East 17th Avenue

Organized by Dose Denver, this group is designed to offer integration resources and support for people interested in psychedelic sacraments. Described by organizers as "a holistic experience, blending Western therapeutic practices with traditional wisdom," each session has licensed therapists, shamans and medicine keepers to guide participants through their journeys. Attendance (21+) is $22; learn more about the event and evening's agenda at eventbrite.com.
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Denver dispensary Seed & Smith wants to take you behind the curtain.
Jacqueline Collins

Ongoing cannabis events:

Mile High Loop Tour
Daily
Green Space Market Place
2590 Walton 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 $77 each.

RiNo Murals Tour
Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Green Space Market Place
2590 Walton 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.

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.

Toking & Tacos Tour
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Green Space Market Place
2590 Welton 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.

Toker Poker
Wednesdays and Sundays, 6 p.m.
JAD's Mile High Smoke
7667 Washington Street

It's poker night every Wednesday and Saturday at JAD's Mile High Smoke, Colorado's only licensed cannabis bar. Get comfortable at the cards table and see how good your stoned bluffing really is. Entry is free and starts at 6 p.m., with the first hand dealt at 7 p.m. There will be a $150 cash prize for the winner, as well as product giveaways and discounts. There is no fee to enter JAD's (21+), but visitors may only consume cannabis products purchased inside the venue. Find out more on JAD's event page.

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 only 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.

Know of more marijuana events? Send information to [email protected].
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