4/20 activities, events to join in Portland this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As residents of America’s second-best weed city, Portlanders may be seeking plans to commemorate 4/20: the unofficial high-liday of the marijuana world.
While public consumption of the drug is illegal in Oregon, there are a few spaces celebrating the day in their own special ways.
Northwest Cannafest
When: Saturday, Apr. 20 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: 17880 SW McEwan Rd, Lake Oswego, Ore. 97035
Musical performances, live glass blowing, free Voodoo Doughnuts and more are in store for the third annual Northwest Cannafest. Attendees will also have the opportunity to win swag and prizes from a spinning wheel. General admission tickets cost $20.
Repotted Potluck Party
When: Saturday, Apr. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Where: Rhythms Community Studio, 1005 NW 16th Ave, Portland, Ore. 97209
The Pearl District’s Rhythms Community Studio is honoring Earth Month and 4/20 with a pottery painting party. The venue will provide snacks and painting utensils, but guests are asked to bring their own pot.
4/20 Tie-Dye Party
When: Saturday, Apr. 20 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Living Haus Beer Co, 628 SE Belmont St, Portland, Ore. 97214
This Belmont brewery is hosting a groovy party complete with a pint of beer and t-shirts to tie-dye on-site. Pre-sale tickets for the event are closed, but more merchandise will be available on the day of.
420 Toke-tacular 2: Electric Bongaloo In 16mm
When: Saturday, Apr. 20 at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, Ore. 97212
The Hollywood Theatre is recognizing its favorite holiday by screening a variety of entertaining movies and shows. “Featuring Portland animator Dan Ackerman and films from the legendary Nyback collection, this lineup will scandalize, titillate [and] fascinate….” the venue said.
The Smoke Show
When: Saturday, Apr. 20 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Opaline, 105 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, Ore. 97209
Dance venue Opaline will host The Smoke Show, its second-ever mini-music festival with a lineup of talented producers and DJs from the Pacific Northwest.
Riffer Madness Comedy Roast
When: Saturday, Apr. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Portland Pickles Public House, 3932 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, Ore. 97227
The newly-opened Portland Pickles Public House will hold a comedy roast inspired by “Reefer Madness”, the 1936 film advising people against marijuana use. Tickets for the event are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.
UwUtopia
When: Saturday, Apr. 20 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Where: Back 2 Earth, 3536 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, Ore. 97212
LGBTQ+ bar Back 2 Earth’s UwUtopia is “about exploring what queer joy, and queer utopia might feel like through sounds, dancing, and friendships.” Lite Drama and C Powers are among the DJs spinning for the night. Admission is $5.