Ferris Bueller’s legendary day off can’t hold a candle to April 20 in Michigan. Hot off legalization in two states—and with Massachusetts joining the MMJ family—let’s celebrate the fruits of its labors, and gird up for the challenges to come. Here’s just a smattering of the ways CULTURE readers will be celebrating.
April 5-6
Michigan NORML Annual Spring Meeting
There’s nothing like feeling at home with people who get you, and NORML has always been one of those groups for the MMJ community. The event (free if you’re a member) features food, dancing and music by local band The Outlets.
Clarion Hotel, Detroit
www.minorml.org
April 6
Monroe Street Fair & Hash Bash
These events may not be on the actual day, but they still keep to its spirit. Run, don’t walk to the Diag, the storied gathering has been the iconic celebration of all things cannabis for more than 40 years: MMJ, full legalization, hemp awareness and green business in full swing. Be part of history.
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
www.monroestreetfair.com
April 20
9th Annual 4:20 Art & Music Festival
This celebration will feature headliner and comedian Rob Cantrell (The Marijuana-logues) as well as performances by The Howling Diablos and the 4:20 Allstars. Representatives from testing labs, cultivation stores and smoke shops will be participating.
Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom, Detroit
Dave Attell
If cannabis is the only thing that can tackle that debilitating case of sleeplessness, don’t feel alone because the ultimate insomniac is back. Dave Attell’s humor is a rough—but he’ll have you feeling mellow by the end of the night.
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, Royal Oak
comedycastle.com
420 Natural Releaf w/Satta Don Dada, MuzzY & Friends
Boasting an extensive line up of DJs and emcees, both imported and homegrown, Natural Releaf is looking like a mini-festival in the works. Those performing, such as Don Dada, are known for mixing various genres but expect a heavier emphasis on the sweet sounds of reggae.
Blind Pig, Ann Arbor
www.blindpigmusic.com
Cheech & Chong
As if we need to remind you who these guys are. The dynamic duo canna-comedy resolved all its past issues and is back together and better than ever. If you come to see the show though, you better make sure you know where Dave is. Everybody else will.
Soaring Eagle Casino, Mt. Pleasant
www.soaringeaglecasino.com
Bob Dylan
The man is literally the voice of a generation: he still resonates with boomers across America, his lyrics have been dissected by college professors and like his generation he shows no signs of stopping. Learn a lesson from living music history—everybody must get stoned.
Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo
wingsstadium.com
Medikal Recordz 5th Annual 420 Smoke-A-Holicz Show
No better way to chill and go with the flow than the guys who drop rhymes and bars. Medikal Records has a hell of a lineup this year to commemorate the biggest holiday. Krazee the Eastside Ninjah, Tre LB from Chop Shop, Spitzer and more will help you celebrate.
The Ritz Detroit
facebook.com/theritzvenue
Dead Again (Grateful Dead Tribute)
Deadheads can never get enough of a great act. Many tribute bands have been spawned from the fall of the Grateful Dead, but none of them are quite like Dead Again. Watch out, Dark Star Orchestra, you’ve got some serious competition.
Magic Bag, Ferndale
www.themagicbag.com
April 24
Kottonmouth Kings
Yes, we know that this one is a little later but the Kottonmouth Kings are a great band for any patient or advocate of cannabis rights. This is the group that brought us, as they call it, “psychedelic hip hop punk rock.” What’s not to like?
St. Andrew’s Hall, Detroit
saintandrewsdetroit.com/
