So you want to get your 420 on this weekend? Here’s a list of herbal-centric events happening in SoCal that’ll immerse you in the blossoming, smoky community. Just remember: You must be at least 21 to attend these events (unless stated otherwise) and have a valid doctors recommendation if it involves medicating. Oh, and don’t medicate and drive, please!
Here’s what the weekend looks like through budding, green lenses:
Patient Appreciation Weekend at 420 Central:
Everyone deserves to be appreciated. What better way to feel and give appreciation than going to a patient appreciation day? Better yet, why not attend a patient appreciation weekend? You can feel the love at 420 Central this Friday- Sunday with deals, free samples and lots of smiles. Lowell Herb Co. will be there on Friday from 4pm-7pm. Locals Only Concentrates will be on site from 12pm-3pm on Saturday, along with Brook Egger Edibles from 1pm-5pm and Caliva from 4pm-7pm. Sunday, also known as “Sour Diesel Sunday” around the shop, will sell (you guessed it) eighths of Sour Diesel for $30 and ounces for $200. There’s no love more important than self-love and 420 Central is this weekend’s local hub for feeling appreciated. Must need doctors recommendation to attend.
When: Friday Sept. 22-Sunday Sept. 24
Where: 420 Central; 420 W Central Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Tickets: FREE!
Friday Night Sesh: 420 Nurses
This event takes place every Friday and is focused on bringing lots of quality meds to those in attendance. You can expect to enjoy medicated and non-medicated munchies, meet the people behind your favorite canna-products and smoke with the 420 nurses. The vibe is community-oriented and you only have to be 18 years old to attend, although obviously a doctors recommendation is required.
When: Friday, Sept. 22 at 7pm
Where: 420Nurses Compound; 21923 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, Ca 91303
Tickets: $10-$80 (Click here for tickets)
Cannabis Cooking Experience
Join L.A. Cannabis Chefs and Happy Hippy Co. for an in-depth, hands on 2.5 hour class, detailing basic and advanced cannabis culinary techniques. Learn different methods of infusion and how to perfect your cannabis cooking skills and dosages, whether you’re an edibles expert, or it’s your first time in the canna-kitchen. You can enjoy your tasty treats in class while learning, and there is plenty of time to ask questions, so you can take your new-found skills back home with you! The event is BYOC and has limited space. Must be 21-years-old to attend.
When: Friday, Sept. 22 at 7pm
Where: Address revealed to ticket holders only
Tickets: $80 (Click here for tickets)
Drinkin,’ Smokin,’ & West Coastin
The Think Tank is putting together a monthlong series of art and events. You can expect these performances: “Ray-Mart” a satirical Ktown liquor store by Ray Young Chu; Ash Santos interactive Pizza Box Police Chase RC car track; Interactive LED “turf war” mirror chamber by Stephen Linsley with support from Nanoleaf; Telephone wire “cloud of sneakers” installation with support from Vans and custom sneakers by Sink or Swim; ’90s newsreel tube TV lounge by Danny Heidner; Low rider mural by Teddy Kelly; Bloody Gums “LA Is Still Trying to Kill Me” project gallery; Func.ART Glass Gallery; a DMV Dive Bar by Dino Nama and Danny Heidner; and Nina Palomba sculptural painting installation. Expect good vibes, weird times and a good night.When: Friday, Sept. 22 and 23 at 11am-5pm
Where: Think Tank Gallery; 939 Maple Ave., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tickets: $80 (Click here for tickets)
Closing Party–Playboy’s Hidden Arcade: ’90s Edition
Frost your tips and bust out your pooka shells. Enjoy nostalgic ’90s tunes, play a variety of different classic arcade games with friends and take breaks to fuel up at the arcade bar. This experience brings a lost time of denim jackets, pogs, and the final chapter of the arcade era back to life. Features include photo ops with arcade bunnies, nostalgic DJ sets by Mike Diva, La Flaca Lee, and more. There will be an open bar with beer and cocktails. You can expect classic arcade play with games like NBA Jam, The Simpsons, TMNT, Area 51 and Time Crisis, and surprise entertainment throughout the evening. You must be at least 21-years-old to attend.
When: Saturday, Sept. 23 at 9 pm
Where: Think Tank Gallery; 939 Maple Ave., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Tickets: $40-$80 (Click here for tickets)
Zen & Kush: Sacred Sensuality
Zen & Kush is an experience that focuses on the art of self healing through mediums like meditation, energy healing, cannabis, rituals, art, music and so much more. There will be an infused organic juice bar, aphrodisiac herbs, infused chocolate covered strawberries and a Goddess massage. There will be a kissing booth, partner yoga, eye gazing and more. Your ticket doesn’t only grant you entrance into this sensuous event, it also includes a free medicated massage from our massage specialist, a 10 minute cannabis consultation with custom hand rolled joints, and an exclusive Medicine Woman gift bag curated by Lizzy Jeff– the mastermind behind Zen & Kush. There will be live music, interactive art and dedicated kush altars. The ticket will also include a variety of free vegan edibles, organic cannabis and gifts throughout the evening. Address will be given to ticket holders only, but will be in the Downtown Los Angeles area. Must have your medical recommendation to attend!
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