It’s April and we all know what that means…it’s 4/20 all month long! If you’re not a cannabis consumer this number probably means nothing to you but if you are then you know why this year’s is so special but also kind of somber. Due to social distancing we're no longer able to share fat blunts with our best buds at “420 friendly” festivals, parties, events. Major events have been canceled included cannabis cups and large cannabis conference.
Since we can’t celebrate or network in real life until further notice these host and event organizers are moving their 4/20 festivities to the digital space. You can solo smoke at home while also still being in a audience of dozens to thousands online, and not feel so solo after all. Whether you want to learn about the behind the scenes of the cannabis industry or get stoned with the homies on the sacred stoner celebration here are some awesome online events happening this year for 4/20.
The well known California based cannabis brand Canndescent is having a party on Instagram live. "Sit back relax and CRUISE through the 4/20 afternoon with a curated playlist by actress & model Kendall Keith. +21" as described on the official event page. It's complete free to join just hop on Instagram with a joint and get ready to dance.
Female owned canna-brand Miss Grass often host digital events and webinar so it's no surprise that they are hosting one of the most exciting virtual events this year as well. "The Miss Grass Summit is like a virtual smoking sesh, a lunch + learn, and a workshop all rolled into one. Join us with some of our favorite buds in the weed world for your most fun WFH day yet. It’s free but donations support the release of the 40K people still in prison for cannabis—an initiative driven by Last Prisoner Project and their COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund." according to their website. Speakers for this event include Chelsea Handler, Lizzy Jeff, Steve DeAngelo, and co-founder of Miss Grass Anna Duckworth. Tickets are donation based.
"Grab your art supplies and join artist AriesArtNW for her infamous ELEVATED paint party experience from the comfort of your own home! One ticket gives the whole house access to this two-hour event where we'll be learning to paint this fun cannabis-infused art piece!" - learn more and register here, $15 per person.
It's only fitting that Hope Wiseman, the co-founder and owner of Mary and Main, and youngest black woman to own a dispensary in the country is hosting a major 3 day event. It's basically a cannabis conference including session/panels, main stage speakers, and specific hours for networking. "We’re not stoners, we’re canna-preneurs,investors, politicians, and consumers invested in health, our communities, and our careers. The 4/20 Experience seeks to help redefine cannabis culture by providing digital learning experiences for this evolving and emerging industry. Along with our partners, we hope to provide and new and innovative way to celebrate 420," stated on the official event page. The conference will be fully available online for those registered from Sunday April 19 - April 20 and tickets are $20 per person.
"Connect globally for this epic, once-in-a-lifetime experience. Social distancing doesn’t mean we have to be apart. Look for the silver lining during this historic time and be a part of history by joining the world’s largest virtual gathering in 420 history. Meet new friends from around the globe and help us set a world record.Live, virtual event Sesh with your favorite influencers and entertainers in the cannabis industry. Open Sesh and networking starts at 4 p.m. Real time Q & A option among other features makes our virtual events a top notch experience, quite possibly even better than the real thing. More chances to "bump" into the person you've been dying to get in front of. Sponsor lounges offer a perfect way to discuss and sell your product or service directly with hundreds of customers. You don't want to miss this opportunity!" Ticket are FREE learn more and register here.
DMV Tokes is hosting an 4/20 event designed to encourage a discussion of inclusion and equity in the cannabis industry, a conversation we always need to have. According to their official event page, "We’ll discuss topics like inclusion in the industry and lightening up the mood with how to create your own infusions at home". This free virtual party will include games, giveaways, and guest speakers as well!