For cannabis enthusiasts, April 20 marks one of the best holidays of the year, justifying indulging in marijuana from dusk until dawn. Fortunately, this year, 4/20 falls conveniently on a Saturday, and in Detroit, a plethora of exciting events are already planned for the day. While not all are specifically tailored to the 4/20 theme, the variety offers opportunities to embrace the spirit of the day as you see fit.
4/20 Drag Brunch
From 12-2 p.m.; The Emory, 22700 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; eventbrite.com
Ferndale’s #1 drag brunch is hosting an event with comedy, food, and drinks. Smoke before the event so you’re ready to eat lots of good food with local queens.
4/20 Blunts and Brunch
From 12-2:30 p.m.; 9427 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; eventbrite.com
Bring a loved one to this event to enjoy two mimosas, two prerolls, and a great meal by a private chef.
Record Store Day Fair and Swap
From 12-6 p.m.; Spot Lite, 2905 Beaufait St., Detroit
Detroit Electronic Quarterly is holding a record fair and swap on 4/20. There will be tons of local vendors, brunch from Glady’s Nite, and coffee from Cairo Coffee, as well as a podcast release of an interview with the late Detroit funk icon Amp Fiddler.
High Fashion at Not Sorry Goods
From 1-6 p.m.; Not Sorry Goods, 22963 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; instagram.com
Ferndale’s stylish retail shop is hosting an event featuring a stoner snack bar, pop-up vendors, and freebies from local dispensaries. The first 20 guests will get a free 4/20 iron-on patch. The event is free to the public.
4/20 Puff and Paint
From 1-7 p.m.; 12511 Woodward Ave., Highland Park; eventbrite.com
Smoke, chill, and get creative with a painting. No experience is necessary and supplies are provided.
Cannabana Music Festival
From 2-9 p.m.; White Star Night Club, 9819 Conant St., Hamtramck; eventbrite.com
This large indoor festival will feature three floors of performances, vendors, food, and 4/20 fun.
4/20 Fest
Starts at 5 p.m.; Lager House; thelagerhouse.com
The Pleasant Underground presents 15 bands on two stages, featuring FinalBossFight!, Easy Beach, Former Critics, Dad Caps, Kick Brass, Tried, Star Student, Cult Therapy, Shindig Machine, G Terms, Harper, Frost is Rad, Bitch Kraft, Hail Alien, So Did We, and more.
The Vision Open Mic
From 5:30-8:30; The Commons, 7600 Mack Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com
While there’s no smoking allowed inside, this free monthly community open mic just happens to fall on 4/20. You can sign up to perform, make some art, or just chill and enjoy a great show.
Sweet Spot Burlesque
Starts at 6 p.m.; Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Ave., Detroit; eventbrite.com
This high-energy, heart-pumping burlesque stage production celebrates sexiness in over 30 cities and will luckily for us be in Detroit on 4/20. The event features poets, burlesque dancers, live music, and comedy for a great night and a great way to celebrate any occasion.
4/20 Learn and Sesh
From 6-10 p.m.; Location TBD; urwellnessllc.com
Detroit’s ganja clergy is hosting a welcoming event for anyone to come learn how to consume marijuana, roll up some weed, or smoke a bowl. This is a chance for new consumers to get fundamental knowledge about the cannabis plant and its consumption from experienced members of the local cannabis community.
A Dinner Party with a Twist
From 6-10:30 p.m.; Location TBD; eventbrite.com
Detroit-based Cooking with Chef Meech is hosting a dinner on 4/20 including eight dishes infused with cannabis, plus infused cocktails, a smoke bar, a comedy show, and more. The location will not be revealed until 48 hours beforehand.
Sweet Honey in the Rock 50th Anniversary Celebration
Starts at 7 p.m.; Christ Church Cranbrook in Bloomfield Hills; eventbrite.com
The Cranbrook’s annual Sacred Jazz Concert will feature the Grammy-nominated vocal quartet Sweet Honey.
4/20 Weekend Buzz Banger
Starts at 7 p.m.; Ziggy’s, 206 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti; facebook.com
Warhorses, Royal Sweets, Angel Of Mars, and Along With Ghosts will be performing.
The Nicki Minaj concert
Starts at 7 p.m.; Little Caesars Arena, 2645 Woodward Ave., Detroit; ticketmaster.com
We never thought we’d be spending 4/20 with Nicki Minaj but it’s a pretty cool opportunity. The “Anaconda” rapper announced the dates of her 2024 “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” in December, after teasing the tour on social media along with the release of her new album Pink Friday 2. Read more here.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra performing the music of Pink Floyd
From 8-10 p.m.; Orchestra Hall, 3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit; dso.org
Imagine an epic orchestra and rock band teaming up to play Pink Floyd’s biggest hits. This mashup will be a reality when the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Pink Floyd in Detroit’s Orchestra Hall. We’re not encouraging anyone to get high and go to the DSO given the date… or are we? Read more here.
The pARTy Fashion Show
Starts at 9:45 p.m.; Tangent Gallery; instagram.com
This nonprofit music and art festival will end the weekend with a fashion show on 4/20. There will be music from local DJ Raedy Lex alongside looks by local designers.
The Sh*t Show Open Mic
From 11 p.m.-1 a.m.; The Independent Comedy Club, 2320 Canniff St., Hamtramck; eventbrite.com
By the end of 4/20, you will probably be ready to sit down and see some comedy or you will have turned into a comedian yourself. So, this is the perfect spot to get on stage and make a fool of yourself for a great end to the night, or enjoy a great show.
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