30 AUGUST 8-14, 2024 westword.com WESTWORD | REAL ESTATE | RENTALS | HEALTH WELLNESS | SERVICES | EMPLOYMENT | ADULT | MUSIC | CLASSIFIED | CANNABIS CALENDAR Plant power is in full swing this August, with a major cannabis research conference, can- nabis magic and arts-and-craft events, and a mushroom block party all taking place over the next week. Whether you’re looking for a pretty bong at the Denver area’s only weed bar or microdoses and lemonade at the Mush- room Block Party, we’ve got you’ve covered. Find out more below, and see the full calendar at westword.com/marijuana. 2024 Cannabis Research Conference Wednesday, August 7, through Friday, August 9 Colorado State University 1101 Center Avenue Mall, Fort Collins The eighth annual Cannabis Research Con- ference will draw cannabis business owners, researchers and regulators from across the world. Over three days, there will be more than 100 live presentations, content for university students, an exhibit hall and opportunities to see cannabis science fi rsthand. Attendance for one day starts at $165 ($150 for CSU students), with multi-day passes available, too. Learn more at cannabisresearchconference.net. Chronic Crafts Friday, August 9, 7 to 10 p.m. High Society Dispo & Lounge 7667 Washington Street It’s cannabis-friendly arts and crafts time at the Denver area’s only licensed cannabis bar, High Society Dispo & Lounge. During this session, you’ll paint your own bong, with each ticket including a glass bong, crafting materials and an eighth of fl ower. Sign up to attend (21+) for $50 and learn more at highsociety.bar. Smokus Pocus: A 4/20 Magic Show Saturday, August 10, 8 p.m. The Oriental Theater 4335 West 44th Avenue After a residency in Las Vegas and taking his show national, cannabis-centric magician Ben Zabin brings Smokus Pocus back to the Oriental Theater this summer. The interactive magic show is billed as being “equally enter- taining for the stoned and sober.” Get tickets (21+) and learn more at smokuspocus.com. Mushroom Block Party Saturday, August 10, and Sunday, August 11 Colorado Cannabis Tours 1904 South Cherokee Street Ready for the second-ever Mushroom Block Party? The spore-tacular gathering returns for two days in south Denver, covering all sorts of mushrooms and mycology. Food trucks (with plenty of mushroom dishes, of course), edu- cational talks, microdoses, hands-on work- shops, live entertainment and vendors will all be part of the fun. Single-day admissions to the event are just $5, with two-day passes only $10. Educational passes and VIP tickets are also available. Each ticket includes free snacks, lemonade, microdoses and a keychain. Learn more at eventbrite.com/e/mushroom- block-party-tickets-936970603297. ■ WARNING: Use of Marijuana Concentrate may lead to: 1. Psychotic symptoms and/or Psychotic disorder (delusions, hallucinations, or difficulty distinguishing reality); 2. Mental Health Symptoms/Problems; 3. Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) (uncontrolled and repetitive vomiting); Cannabis use disorder/ dependence, including physical and psychological dependence Programmatic Cannabis Network Organic & Local SEO • Website Design Social Media Management • Print Media Get started today with a FREE Digital Audit. marijuanamarketingxperts.com
