CHICAGO — This weekend marks 4/20, the annual celebration of all things cannabis.
Chicagoans can light up in honor of the “high” holiday with discounts at dispensaries, pot-friendly parties with live DJs and games, a comedy showcase and more.
Here’s a roundup of deals and events to celebrate:
Dank Deals
4/20 Deals At Zen Leaf
Zen Leaf Dispensaries, 1301 S. Western Ave. (Pilsen), 7305 N. Rogers Ave. (Rogers Park) and 222 S. Halsted St. (West Loop)
Zen Leaf locations in Pilsen, Rogers Park and West Loop are offering deals Friday-Sunday in honor of 4/20, including weekend-long five for $60 deals on edibles, 50 percent off Savvy until noon Saturday, $1 Verano vapes until noon Sunday and more. Shop and learn more online.
4/20 Sunnyside Sale
Sunnyside Dispensary, 436 N. Clark St. and 3812 N. Clark St.
Enjoy 30-40 percent off Cresco and High Supply products in store. Find more information here.
April Deals At Mission Illinois
Mission Illinois, 8554 S. Commercial Ave.
This South Chicago dispensary is offering 25 percent off Aeriz every Monday in April, 35 percent off Cresco every Wednesday, 25 percent off Ascend every Friday and more deals throughout the month. Learn more here.
April Deals At Nature’s Care Co.
Nature’s Care Co., 810 W. Randolph St.
Enjoy a variety of deals at Nature’s Care Co., including 20 percent off an accessory with a purchase of at least $100 through April, 30 percent off Aeriz, Cresco and GTI products on 4/20 and more. Find more information on deals here and here.
nuEra Cannabis Deals
nuEra, 1308 W. North Ave.
On Friday and Saturday, the dispensary is offering early and extended shopping hours, 40-50% off select brands and more. Sales include 40% off House of Brands, 40% off Cresco and 50% off Stiiizy. Learn more here.
Parties & Events
Spring Greening Night Market
5-10 p.m. Friday
Half Acre Beer Co., 2050 W. Balmoral Ave.
Chicagoans can “puff, puff, pass the locally made goods” at this 4/20-inspired Friday night
market. There will be more than 50 local vendors, food trucks and a live DJ. Find more
information and a full lineup of vendors here.
Runners High Chi: 420 Run/Walk
9 a.m.-noon Saturday
The 606/Bloomingdale Trail, 1801 N. Ridgeway Ave.
Start off Saturday on a “high” note with this 2nd annual run/walk to “get lit, get fit and break the stigma.” Tickets are $50 online.
Ivy Hall 4/20 Celebration
9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday
Ivy Hall Dispensaries, 1720 N. Damen Ave. (Bucktown) and 3115 W. Armitage Ave. (Logan
Square)
This Illinois dispensary is celebrating 4/20 with free food, cannabis-inspired gifts and more.
Guests can enjoy free coffee and donuts at 9 a.m.; free ice cream, snow cones and popcorn at noon; free Lou Malnati’s pizza starting at 3 p.m.; and a “spin the wheel” game with prizes starting at 4:20 p.m. Learn more here.
420 Brunch
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday
Aztec Dave’s Cantina, 1143 N. California Ave.
Enjoy brunch specials, THC-infused mocktails, giveaways and more. Learn more here.
420 Sesh Fest 2024
11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday
Green Rose Dispensary, 612 N. Wells St.
This 2nd annual pot-themed fest features a meet-and-greet with Vic Mensa, live DJ sets, a magic show, carnival games, a “munchie” table, food trucks and more. Learn more here.
420 At Chi’Tiva
11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday
THC by Chi’Tiva South Loop, 1250 S. Michigan Ave., Suite E
Spin a prize wheel and win THC-infused gummies, treats and edibles at Chi’Tiva’s new South Loop location. Learn more and RSVP for free here.
420 Tapping
11 a.m. Saturday-3 a.m. Sunday
Tuman’s Tap & Grill, 2159 W. Chicago Ave.
Celebrate stoners with “cannabis-inspired” beers at this 21+ event. There’s no cover charge to attend. Learn more about the event and tasting details here.
420 Cannabis Carnival
1-6 p.m. Saturday
West Town near Ashland and Kinzie avenues
Join the Cannabis Equity Illinois Coalition for their five-year anniversary. Festivities include live music, DJs, carnival games and treats from food and flower experts. Tickets are $45 for general admission, $75 for VIP and $150 for groups of four people. Learn more here.
Cirque Du So-Lit By Dispensary 33
2-8 p.m. Saturday
Pizza Lobo Andersonville, 5457 N. Clark St.
Celebrate 4/20 with carnival-inspired festivities, a music lineup sponsored by Rythm, a joint-rolling lesson, festival hair styling, nail art, tooth gems, a sampling station, corn hole and more. Indulge in cannabis while enjoying the event. RSVP for free online.
Dispensary Vinyl Spinning
2-8 p.m. Saturday
Spark’d Dispensary Wicker Park, 1212 N. Ashland Ave.
Snag 50 percent off the Spark’d menu through the 4/20 weekend while DJs spin tunes all day. Learn more here.
The 420 Cannabash
4-10 p.m. Saturday
Replay Lincoln Park, 2833 N. Sheffield Ave.
Chicagoans can blaze it up at this 4/20-friendly market with live music and free arcade games. There will also be more than 10 vendors offering dank-infused treats, tattoos, permanent jewelry and tooth gems, among other goods. This is a 21+ event and there is no cover charge. Learn more here.
The Infinite Blunt: 30 Plays In 60 Minutes
4:20 p.m. Saturday
The Neo-Futurarium, 5153 N. Ashland Ave.
The Neo-Futurist Ensemble will perform 30 “toasted, zooted, blitzed, dazed, fried, dank plays” in 60 minutes. There will also be pre-show video games and crafts and a post-show cereal bar with non-dairy milks. Attendees should grab their favorite lighter and charge their trustiest blinkers, organizers said. Tickets are $24.20 online and at the door.
Dank Magic Market
6-11 p.m. Saturday
Marz Community Brewing, 3630 S. Iron St.
This hazy annual celebration is all about “hops and hemps.” There will be a market with local vendors, real magic in collaboration with Sideshow Gelato, plus live music from noon-midnight. Guests can enjoy hoppy ales, hemp-infused drinks called “Stupid Soda” and more throughout the day. Find more information about the event, drinks and vendors here.
Sabado Night Laughs: 420 Edition
8 p.m. Saturday
The Pocket at Surge Billiards Logan Square, 3716 W. Fullerton Ave.
Celebrate 4/20 with this monthly comedy showcase featuring comics Nana Rodriguez, Tito Jorda-Cid, Janice Rodriguez, Jess Martinez, Suz Ballout and Carly Ballerini. Tickets are $20 online.
Redline 4/20
9 p.m. Saturday
Park West, 322 W. Armitage Ave.
Catch performances by Lindsey Herbert, Neek and Agent Provocateur at this 18+ show. Buy tickets here.
4/20 Rock ‘n Roll Show
10 p.m. Saturday
Cole’s Bar, 2338 N. Milwaukee Ave.
This 4/20-friendly rock show features rock band Miniskirt — who will be celebrating their new album — nu-psych group The Daisy Heaves and alternative punk rock three-piece Everyday Specials. Tickets are $10 online and $13 on the day of the show.
Lip Sync Happy Hour: 420 Edition
7 p.m. April 25
Remedy, 1910 N. Milwaukee Ave.
This monthly drag showcase will be 4/20-themed for its April installment.
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