Your Guide to 4/20/2024
Make a wish, it’s a palindrome year!
The biggest annual stoner holiday is upon us and April 20, 2024 is a palindrome year. Must be a lucky year, make a wish! I’m wishing for federal legalization or at least the passage of a Safer Banking Act to ease us into the future.
Prohibition isn’t over: Despite being legal in 40 states, c*nn*bis is still categorized as a Schedule 1 dr*g in the eyes in the federal government. This causes absurd and challenging issues, especially when it comes to money and banking, of which the federal government has oversight. Censorship is a major issue. Even on this platform, as a result of those outdated laws, reporting on and writing about the topic risks losing my livelihood and ability to earn an income even though it’s a violation of freedom of speech and journalism ethics, as we learned from Jackie Bryant’s recent harrowing ordeal.
It’s incredibly difficult to inform, teach, and educate when information is being censored. I wrote in a previous post, “we don’t smoke the same.” There’s a certain stereotype when it comes to c*nn*bis and generations of negative stigma to overcome.
This Substack wine writer’s post calling a c*nn*bis executive “tools that would denigrate wine” shows a complete lack of awareness or open-mindedness about the possibilities of c*nn*bis culture.
If he could only see the two co-existing at Sunstone Winery, the rise of w**d weddings, or the magical w**d and wine country destinations that offer exactly what he says he loves about wine. I hope that by sharing the types of stories where the intersection of culinary and c*nn*bis meet, we can start to show and shape an alternative view of the plant and its benefits.
Below, find a curated list of vibe-checked events and experiences to celebrate the plant. It also happens to be Earth Day! Coincidence? I think not.
In This Guide:
My 4/20 weekend plans
Favorite things
420 events in LA, SF, Las Vegas, Denver, Austin, NYC, and Washington D.C. - for paid subscribers
Save the Date: Pink Jesus Tasting Party + Ice Cream Social - for paid subscribers
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😎 My Weekend Plan
I’ll be budtending all day in my community at Cornerstone Wellness. This year will be my first time working at a retail shop on the high holiday. My colleagues tell me that it’ll be a madhouse. Good thing we’re all mad here. Cornerstone is doing deals, giveaways, and exclusives all weekend, including a chance to win a Mota bong. Come through!
I’m most excited about hosting Dr. Miyabe Shields and Chef Victor Aguilera at the Fruit + Flower House. Miyabe will join me at Cornerstone on Sunday from 10-4 p.m. to host “Ask a Stoner Scientist” with members.
Afterwards, we’re crashing the Chopped 420 Family Dinner Party with chefs Wendy Zeng, Chris Binotto, Emily Oyer, and Victor Aguilera. I love it when my communities converge in a mutually beneficial and happy way.
🫶 A Few of My Favorite Things
Sessions Cloud: designer series
Sale alert, up to 50% off! My favorite glass company released a new Cloud designer series b*ng and p*pe with gorgeous opaque milky white glass. The Sessions Glow in Dark bong is my favorite daily use piece and I am obsessed with its form and function. Plus it’s easy to clean, AND a woman-owned company.
Papers + Ink: custom rolling papers
You deserve to roll with cute papers. These 100% hemp papers with custom-printed designs spark joy. Papers + Ink x Fake Cakery are dropping a collaboration on 4/20 featuring adorable frosting rolling papers and frosting j holders. 20% off weekend flash sale, use code ECLIPSE20.
Glass Rolling Tips
I switched to glass tips and can’t look back. Just like drinking coffee from a glass mug vs. a paper cup, the smooth, clean flavor with glass tips beats a rolled-up spiral of paper any day. Reusable and easy to clean with a soak in rubbing alcohol.
Pureover Coffee Mug
Instagram went crazy over my glass pourover coffee set from Pureover Coffee. It’s a beautiful and elegant addition to any coffee lover’s morning routine.
RAGE Earrings: a High On Plants x Fruit + Flower collab
Go from daytime to rave mode with my glow-in-the-dark splatter-painted RAGE earrings. There’s a certain feeling of community and friendship when I meet another person wearing earrings from High On Plants. You know you’ve met a kindred stoner spirit.
420 Events
Your local dispensary will have deals, giveaways, and prizes galore. Stop by and support your favorite neighborhood shop to celebrate.
Weed Auntie Pro Tips:
Bring cash. ATM lines will be long. Technology will crash. Debit and credit card purchases aren’t always possible. Don’t expect Apple Pay.
Arrive early, and be patient. The busiest day of the year for most shops, get there early for the least crowds. There will likely be lines, it might take a long time. Plan accordingly.
Start low, go slow. If you’re attending parties and events, be mindful of your consumption so you don’t get too high and over-consume. Especially at infused dinners! Smoking tolerance and edibles tolerance are completely different. If you don’t know your edibles tolerance, start at 5mg T*C, or less, and wait at least 3 hours to feel full effects.
READ // My Thrillist guide to the Best W**d Dispensaries in Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Los Angeles
4/18 - Flow + Florals, yoga, sound healing, floral arranging, and light bites and mocktails at the OG C*nn*bis Cafe. // West Hollywood
4/20 - Pleasure Med Farm Fressh Farmer’s Market, and outdoor flea market, local brands, boutique vendors and live entertainment. // West Hollywood
4/20 - Buds & Bites, a celebrating the culture and intersection of culinary arts and c*nn*bis. Fireside chats with Mary Jane Gibson, live podcasts with Tammy Pettigrew The C*nn*bis Cutie, plus w**d and food pairings. Hosted by Puffdao and Eaze. // Hollywood
4/20 - Tannins + Terpenes, a 3-course wine and w**d pairing experience to expand your knowledge and find your perfect buzz. // Eastside
4/20 - Chopped 420 Family Dinner Party, an elevated multi-course menu hosted with Chopped 420 chefs Wendy Zeng, Chris Binotto, Emily Oyer, and Victor Aguilera. // Eastside
4/20 - Kite Festival, not at all c*nn*bis related but getting high and flying a kite sounds like a great way to spend the day. In honor of Earth Day there will be free rain barrels, compost pails, kites, and tree giveaways! Hosted by the City of Los Angeles and family-friendly. // Ascot Hills Par, East LA
4/20 - Pipe + Flower Experience, 2-hour pipe making workshop to make and decorate your own unique ceramic pipe with Pot Studio and Gorilla RX. BYO snacks and w**d. // South LA
4/20 - The Lung Retreat, a restorative event to enjoy the healing benefits of c*nn*bis with an alternative approach – non-smoking consumption. Enjoy the healing power of plants, sound, and breathwork. // Venice
4/21 - Clip n Trip, a shroomy microtoasting experience, collage workshop with Dewey Saunders, guided meditation, and intention setting. Hosted by Toasty in collaboration with High Comfort. // DTLA
4/21 - Underground Supperclub Wake n Bake Brunch, join Chef Kyndra and Chef Wendy Zeng for a 4/20 brunch wit infused sauces and condiments. // Eastside
4/21 - Higher Paint Night, get high and bring out your inner artist. // Sherman Oaks
Check out my friend Jocelyn’s Black LA Events List for her round-up of events this weekend.
San Francisco Bay Area
4/5 to 4/23 - “Get to the Bag” Mylar Art Exhibition, first-ever exhibition of c*nn*bis mylar bag art displayed at Mirus Gallery. Curated by David Downs as part of SF W**d Week.
4/20 - Big Bad Wolf 420 Dinner Party, celebrate the highest version of you with a dinner by Chef Haejun Chun, sponsored by Jeeters. Password: FULLMOON
4/20 - Kawapa Gardens Baked! A free event and celebration of Filipino culture and c*nn*bis with sweet and savory delights with BIPOC vendors. // SOMA
4/20 - JANE Cotati Block Party with performances by Grammy award-winning musician and composer Salvador Santana, and live music sets. // Cotati
Las Vegas
4/20 - 420 State Fair, an immersive w**d fair with music, themed midway games, carnival concessions, and unique attractions at NuWu, Las Vegas’ native-owned dispensary and consumption lounge.
Denver
4/20 - Film Screening “Rolling Papers” Documentary + Panel Discussion, An irreverent and incisive year-one look at the emerging world of c*nn*bis legalization through the eyes of the world’s first m*r*j*ana editor, Ricardo Baca.
Austin
4/20 - Mary Jae Extravaganza, swag bags, tacos, beats by DJ Kickit, vape and gravity bong bars, and rolling station.
Washington, D.C.
4/19 & 4/20 - National C*nn*bis Festival, a two-day concert, festival and celebration of c*nn*bis, featuring performances by Wu-Tang Clan and Thundercat. // Southeast, RFK Campus
New York City
4/18 to 4/20 - 420 Ice Cream Truck, hosted by Sundae School and Bloom. Three locations over three days. // NYC multiple locations
4/20 - Mary Fest, an experiential day of fashion, music, wellness, and design. Use code “RollWithUs” for $15 off tickets. // Williamsburg, Brooklyn
4/20 - Flamer 420 Picnic, it’s a baked picnic in the park. Flamer will bring the herb, you bring snacks, friends, and flowers. Chala June will lead arts & crafts, Solonje Burnett, the W**d Auntie, will host a sound bath and meditation. // Prospect Park
Tokyo, Japan
4/20 - Tokyo 420 Festival, live music and sampling, I didn’t see this one coming since c*nn*bis is not legal in Japan, but C*D has been more accepted. Here for it! // Miyashita Park
FOR PAID SUBSCRIBERS
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 11
Pink Jesus Tasting Party + Ice Cream Social
Co-hosted with Sonoma Hills Farm, in partnership with Humphry Slocombe, Kiva, Cornerstone Wellness, Budist, Halara, and Papers + Ink.
You’re invited to join us for a deliciously delightful, elevated-flavor exploration of Pink Jesus by Sonoma Hills Farm. A soft S*tiva-leaning hybrid with notes of lavender and raspberry that gives a fully enveloping body high with a lifted cerebral high.
Try various forms of the signature strain, including edi*bles, v*pes, flower, prer*lls and ICE CREAM! Get nerdy and deep dive alongside expert Budists and certified Ganjiers to how to smell and taste c*nn*bis, and what makes Pink Jesus unique. There will be special guests, educational workshops, and gifts.
SCOOPING: Pink Jesus ice cream from Humphry Slocombe. A collaboration flavor inspired by the strain with raspberry rose ice cream with lavender caramel and freeze-dried raspberry clusters. 99% vegan and NOT c*nn*bis-infused.
ICE CREAM FLOATS: Make it a gourmet ice cream float, thanks in partnership with Kiva and Lost Farm. Showcasing Lost Farm Pomegranate Pink Jesus chews and Root Beer Gastropop gummies.
VAPOR TASTING: Sip on Hella Jesus (Pink Jesus x Hella Jelly) and Cherry Cheesecake vapor live diamond sauce, in collaboration with Halara.
JOINT ROLLING LESSONS: Get a private lesson on how to roll the perfect joint with Papers + Ink.
MEET THE FARMER: Joyce from Sonoma Hills Farm will smoke you out, and share about their regenerative growing practices and what it’s like on an outdoor, sun-grown c*nn*bis farm. They have the most adorable fluffy-headed chickens!
TERPENE BOUQUETS: Learn about terpenes, and how they affect your high. Take home a custom mini bouquet.
CURATED DEALS: Order from a reserve stash of our favorite products at event special pricing. Courtesy of Cornerstone Wellness, the best dispensary in Los Angeles.
Keep an eye out in your inbox for the official invitation RSVP link coming to paid subscribers next Sunday 4/21.
XOXO, Christina W.
