Cannabis arts and crafts, drag bingo and more are on the docket in this week's Cannabis Calendar, as well as weed-friendly standup shows and meditation gatherings. Before you get high and let loose, however, feed your brain by checking out a roundtable discussion about BIPOC perspectives on psychedelics. Find out more below:
Trumpet God
Monday, March 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
JAD's Mile High Smoke
7667 Washington Street
Blaze up and get down to some live music with Trumpet God at JAD's Mile High Smoke, Colorado's only licensed cannabis bar. There's no cover fee to get in (21+), but guests must purchase any cannabis they consume at the venue from the JAD's bar. Find out more about attendance by calling JAD's at 303-993-5760.
BIPOC Perspectives on Psychedelics
Wednesday, March 20, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Ant Life
2150 Market Street
Part of an ongoing series in which Black, Indigenous and People of Color speakers share their perspectives and cultural connections to psychedelics, this free discussion is filling up fast, so register first before attending. All eleven speakers are from BIPOC communities, including Gary Perez, Daniel Castro Kuthoomi, David Martinez, Melanie Rose Rodgers, Elijah Smith, Ana Medina, Gabriela Galindo, Andrea Valeska, Benu Amun-Ra, Jeff Campbell and Valeria Martinez. Find out more about each speaker and the upcoming discussion on Eventbrite.
Blaze N' Bingo
Friday, March 22, 7 to 10 p.m.
JAD's Mile High Smoke
7667 Washington Street
It's drag and bingo night this Friday at JAD's Mile High Smoke, where bongs and burlesque go hand in hand. Between bingo rounds, there are games, giveaways and, of course, drag performances from the two hosts. Find tickets (21+) for $20 each at smokeatjads.com; call JAD's at 303-993-5760 to learn more about attendance.
Chronic Crafts
Saturday, March 23, 7 to 10 p.m.
JAD's Mile High Smoke
7667 Washington Street
It's cannabis-friendly arts and crafts time at Colorado's only licensed cannabis bar, JAD's Mile High Smoke. During this session, you'll learn how to make gold leaf pots, with each ticket including crafting materials and a cannabis treat. Sign up to attend (21+) for $30.
Favorite Things Party
Sunday, March 24, 2 to 5 p.m.
JAD's Mile High Smoke
7667 Washington Street
Meet new friends and swap out items and trinkets at JAD’s Favorite Things Party. The cannabis bar is hosting a mini swap meet on a Sunday afternoon during prime shopping hours, but you don't have to spend big here. Just bring five of your favorite items worth $10 or less and see what you get for them — and smoke a joint while you're at it. All cannabis consumption must be with items purchased at JAD's, but there's no fee for entry (21+). Learn more by calling JAD's at 303-993-5760.
Kickoff to April
Thursday, March 28, 6 to 10 p.m.
Temple Nightclub
1136 Broadway
Held by Rooster magazine, this annual party kicks off everyone's favorite weed month of April. On top of celebrating April, Rooster will also hand out over sixty awards to cannabis brands from its annual THC Classic. Reggae star Sister Nancy will perform live, as well, with more surprises to come. Register for a ticket (21+) with AllEvents.
Open Mic Night
Friday, March 29, 7 to 9:30 p.m.
JAD's Mile High Smoke
7667 Washington Street
Take the stage and see how funny or talented you are during open-mic night at JAD's Mile High Smoke. As Colorado's only licensed cannabis bar, JAD's can at least offer a crowd primed for laughing or jamming out. Both comedic and musical performances are encouraged. Sign up to perform with JAD's, or attend the show for free. Learn more by calling JAD's at 303-993-5760.
Potty Mouths: THC Comedy Experience
Friday, April 5, 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.
NoCo Hemp Expo
Thursday, April 11, through Saturday, April 13
Estes Park Events Complex
1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park
Immerse yourself in all things hemp at the NoCo Hemp Expo, one of the country's largest hemp trade shows. The three-day conference will have hundreds of vendors as well as dozens of discussion groups and keynote speakers ready to talk about current events and issues facing the hemp space. Functional mushrooms, sustainable building and health foods will have a place at the expo, as well. Find out more about attendance and tickets to see what day looks best for you (or attend all three) at the NoCo Hemp Expo's website.
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.
Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m.
The Coffee Joint
1130 Yuma Court
Get stoned and smashed every Sunday at Denver's only licensed and open cannabis lounge, the Coffee Joint. Simply pay the $5 entry fee (free if you buy something at the dispensary next door) and bring your own cannabis and vaporizer, since no open flames are permitted inside, and see how your Nintendo skills stand up. Learn more about participation and attendance (21+) by calling the Coffee Joint at 720-583-4657.
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 Saturdays, 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.
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