It’s almost the 20th day of April and you know what that means, riiiiiiiight?! Yeah, you know! Love it, hate it, or feel absolutely indifferent to it, this unofficial holiday is reason for a sizable portion of the population to celebrate.
Even though Wisconsin will absolutely be the last state in the Midwest to legalize recreational marijuana thanks to the do-nothing State Legislature ghouls withholding progress in spite of its undeniable economic, societal, and health benefits, that isn’t stopping a few Milwaukee-area businesses, bands, and creatives from enjoying this April 20 (and the days ahead of it, since this April 20 coincides with Easter Sunday). Here’s our semi-informative guide to 4/20 events and specials that are happening in the area this week.
Friday, April 18
Pass The Vibez @ Canni Hemp Co.
Swing by Canni Hemp Co.’s infusion bar and cafe in Walker’s Point for a 420 edition of its monthly “Pass The Vibez” party. Turtle Sooup and DJ Abstract will provide a steady diet of afrobeat, hip-hop, R&B, and house music and Canni will take care of the drink specials and “good vibez” from 7 p.m. to midnight.
Friday Night Freak Show: ‘Up In Smoke’ @ Oriental Theatre
With WMSE’s April installment of its Friday Night Freak Show scheduled to take place in the vicinity of this smoker’s holiday, the station decided to lean into it with a screening of the classic 1978 Cheech & Chong stoner comedy Up In Smoke at The OT on Friday, April 18.
Saturday, April 19
420 Eve Party @ Kelly’s Greens
Get a head start on the April 20 revelry with Kelly’s Greens’ 420 Eve Party. From 12-6 p.m. on April 19, the Wauwatosa-based store will offer hot and cold snacks, infused drink specials, “festive” cookie flavors, live music from The Barred Owl String Band from 2-4 p.m., and a raffle drawing at 4:20 p.m.
420 Eve With DJ Fuzzy Logic @ Ope! Brewing
While DJ Fuzzy Logic is a recurring part of Ope! Brewing’s weekend programming, he’ll be devoting his April 19 set to season-specific songs in the realms of psych rock, reggae, hip-hop, jam bands, and more. Ope! will have its full arsenal of great brews on hand, as well as some CBD beverages.
Head Space High Notes @ Third Space Brewing
Third Space Brewing will celebrate 4/20 weekend with the return of its Head Space High Notes event, which will feature the limited release of its new Blueberry Basil-flavored 10mg Head Space infused seltzer. In addition to the new beverage launch, the brewery will host the Tots On The Street and Twisted Plants food trucks and music will be covered by Wise Jennings and and Chicken Wire Empire.
Suns Out, Buds Out @ Canni Hemp Co.
Want more 4/20 pre-party fun? Canni Hemp and The Culture Plug have you covered with Suns Out, Buds Out. From noon to 6 p.m., Canni’s infusion bar and cafe will feature “good vibes, dope drinks,” and more. Beyond Canni’s wide selection of alcohol, infused, and caffeinated drinks, Not Bad Foods, Sauced MKE, and Midwest Sad will have food available for purchase. There will be music bingo from 12-3 p.m. before DJ Lolo hits the decks from 3-6 p.m. You can also expect free samples, giveaways, games, and more surprises.
Joint Session @ Canni Hemp Co.
After the store’s other April 19 event is over, Canni will be joining forces with Gems Only to produce a multi-faceted 4/20 Eve happening called Joint Session. From 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., Canni’s Walker’s Point infusion bar and cafe will be abuzz with activity. There will be music curated by DJ Gemini Gilly and Mahdi Atif. There will also be raffles, a free 419 gift from Canni, and food and drinks available for purchase on-site.
Giographix + Food Specials @ Cheba Hut
Self-proclaimed stoner sandwich chain Cheba Hut will partake in 4/20 festivities by having Giographix playing music in its Oakland Ave. store from 7-10 p.m. Both Milwaukee locations will also offer a special on both April 19 and April 20 in which Nugs will be $4.20 all day and will come with a commemorative 4/20 Frisbee while supplies last.
Phun + Spare Change Trio @ The Cooperage
The Cooperage is getting in on the holiday-adjacent fun with, well, Phun. Wisconsin’s premiere Phish tribute band will be joined by accomplished reggae outfit Spare Change Trio for a night of 4/20-approved music…complete with a didgeridoo.
Sunday, April 20
Wake N’ Bake Elevated Yoga @ Canni Hemp Co.
Though it’s usually held the fourth Sunday of each month, Canni and MKE Yoga Social are bumping their Wake N’ Bake Yoga up a week to line up with 4/20. Register using the app, then show up at 10:30 a.m. The class will begin at 11 a.m. and the price includes samples of Canni goods.
4/20 Party @ The High Crowd Cafe
THC infusion cafe The High Crowd will be going all out on its first 4/20 in its Brady Street location with DJs, giveaways, raffles (ranging from gift bags to 50-inch televisions), photo ops, and more.
Live Dead & Brothers @ Miramar Theatre
If you like The Grateful Dead and/or The Allman Brothers and you want to hear their songs performed by a band “comprised of actual and legacy members from the extended Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers families,” Miramar Theatre’s Live Dead & Brothers concert is the place to be on Sunday, April 20.
All Week/Weekend
42% off everything @ Kind Oasis
Kind Oasis is currently offering a 42% discount on all KO products (including our 69mg Delta 8 gummies!) both in-store and online through April 20. On 4/20 itself, they’re also planning to host a food truck and offer infused mocktails at their Farwell Ave. storefront.
4/20 Month @ Blue On Greenfield
Out in West Allis, it’s 4/20 MONTH at Blue On Greenfield. The suburban head shop won’t be open on April 20 this year, so they’ve decided to offer savings from April 1-18. The ongoing offer features $10 select goody bags (while supplies last). From 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on April 19, Blue will give customers 25% off everything and 50% off one item (some exclusions apply). Finally, customers can take advantage of a buy one, get one half off special on all items on April 21. All purchases over $50 come with a limited edition T-shirt (with the 4/20 design released April 19).
Sitewide Sale @ Canni Hemp
Save 20% sitewide at Canni Hemp now through April 20 by using the code PUFFSTUFF at checkout.