Here are 8 4/20-themed events around Springfield next weekend
Next Saturday, April 20, marks the unofficial holiday celebrated my marijuana consumers worldwide. Several Springfield businesses and organizations are honoring the day as the state passes its one-year anniversary of recreational marijuana legislation.
The News-Leader compiled a list of eight 4/20 events planned around Springfield. This list is not comprehensive. If you are curious whether a local dispensary or business is hosting a 4/20 event or special deals, contact them ahead of time.
Mod Podge College Stash Jar Workshop
When: Sunday, April 14 from 2-5 p.m. Where: The Treehouse Lounge at 2142 N. Sports Complex Lane Suite A in Nixa
If you're looking to prepare for the 4/ 20 holiday, The Treehouse Lounge, Nixa's marijuana consumption lounge, is hosting a stash jar-making workshop. Stash jars are typically air-tight containers used for holding marijuana. The workshop will be lead by Itsa Bobo, a custom glass bong shop. Each participant will receive a glass jar to cover in handcrafted art, like magazine clippings. Jars will then be covered in a clear epoxy for a smooth finish.
Tickets are available for $38 on the Itsa Bobo website, which include a daily pass to The Treehouse Lounge and all necessary materials. Tickets are $28 for The Treehouse Lounge members.
Rollin' on the River 420 Festival
When: Saturday, April 20 from 2-10 p.m.
Where: The Treehouse Lounge at 2142 N. Sports Complex Lane Suite A in Nixa
The Treehouse Lounge is hosting its inaugural Rollin' on the River 420 Festival. The festival will feature live music, food and merchandise vendors and marijuana brands. The festival benefits K9s for Camo, an organization that pairs service dogs with veterans.
Tickets are available for $20 on Eventbrite. VIP tickets are available for $75. VIP tickets include access inside The Treehouse Lounge and a special swag bag. The festival is only available to adults 21 and up.
High on Pinball Tournament
When: Saturday, April 20 at 2 p.m. Where: 417 Taphouse at 431 S. Jefferson Ave. Suite 160
The Springfield, MO/Ozark Pinball and Arcade Club is hosting a 4/20themed pinball tournament at 417 Taphouse. Doors open at 1 p.m. and the tournament starts at 2 p.m. Entry is $5 per participants, plus "coin drop," which means participants must pay for their own games.
4/20 Fest at Tie & Timber
When: Saturday, April 20 at 4:20 p.m.
Where: Tie & Timber Beer Co. at 1451 E. Cherry St.
Tie & Timber Beer Co. is hosting a 4/ 20 Fest, featuring live music from Mr. Charlie (Grateful Dead cover artist) and The Sideburns (instrumental funk). Presale tickets are available for $10 online.
Up in Smoke at Art Zone
When: Saturday, April 20 from 6-9 p.m.
Where: Art Zone at 840 W. Guin Road in Nixa
Art Zone, a pottery-painting studio in Nixa, is also hosting an evening of 4/20 fun. Guests may glaze a ceramic pipe, beaker or any other item available at the studio. The event is for adults 21 and up. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance on the Art Zone website.
Oui'd at Good Spirits & Company
When: Saturday, April 20 at 6 p.m. Where: Good Spirits & Company at 1424 E. Cherry St. Suite A
The Cannabis Society of Springfield, Good Spirits & Company, and Oui'd are collaborating together for an evening of cannabis-infused cuisine. Oui'd is a team made up of professional chefs who are passionate about creating unique, cannabis-infused meals. The 4/20themed event will feature a four-course meal. $125 tickets are available online. Only 22 seats are available.
420 Get Shrek'd
When: Saturday, April 20 at 9 p.m. Where: The Regency Live at 307 Park Central East
SprinGood is hosting a Shrekthemed dance party at The Regency Live, featuring music by CGIFridays, Window Units, Johan Collins, Dredz and Terps. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite Shrek costumes. Tickets are available for $15 on the SprinGood website.
Green Goddess Yoga
When: Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. (every last Thursday of the month)
Where: Wellness Collective at 401 W. McDaniel St.
The Cannabis Society of Springfield and Wellness Collective are partnering to host a session of Green Goddess Yoga after 4/20. The session will be a Kundalini-inspired practice, which will begin with a gentle breathwork exercise. $20 tickets are available on Eventbrite. Green Goddess Yoga is held every last Thursday of the month.
Why April 20?
The story behind how April 20 became the unofficial marijuana holiday remains foggy, but there are a few popular theories. The most likely centers around a group of high school friends in California during the 1970s.
The friends, students at San Rafael High School in California, called themselves "the Waldos." A brother of one of the friend's allegedly grew marijuana in the woods near the school and was paranoid about being caught. He drew up a map of where to find the marijuana and gave it to "the Waldos" to harvest, according to PBS.
One day during the 1971 fall semester, "the Waldos" met after school at 4:20 p.m., smoked a joint and headed out into the woods, according to PBS. They were never able to find the marijuana patch, but their code, "420" did seem to catch on. Through another brother of a friend, "the Waldos" began hanging out around the Grateful Dead, which is how many believe the slang spread.
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