Despite myriad health benefits and massive tax revenue, Uncle Sam could technically take a weed whacker to our country’s rapidly growing medical marijuana industry at any moment. That fact obviously doesn’t scare tens of thousands of both licensed and unlicensed enthusiasts who congregate every April 20 to celebrate 4/20—the world’s biggest marijuana holiday—by publicly professing their affection for the plant. It’s a high profile act of civil disobedience that our government seems powerless to curtail. Both Denver and Boulder experience particularly large “herb herds.” Below is a rundown of 4/20 events in the Mile High and beyond.
Denver:
4/20 Rally @ Civic Center Park
Duran Duran @ Ogden Theatre – SOLD OUT
Mochipet, Two Fresh & Lazer Sword @ Cervantes
Natty Nation @ The Oriental Theater
Reefer Mania Burlesque @ Benders Tavern
Royal Bangs @ The Larimer Lounge
Scala & Kolcany Bros. @ Gothic Theatre
Sleepyhead & Salva @ Vinyl
Sphongle & Random Rab @ Bluebird Theater
420 Salute @ Herman’s Hideaway
Boulder:
4/20 @ CU’s Norlin Library
Arlo Guthrie @ The Boulder Theater
Collie Buddz @ The Fox Theatre
Sacred Plants Visionary Art Show feat. Whomp Truck @ The Root