Amanda Breeze entered the cannabis industry by way of muddy music festivals, misty mountain joints, and a relentless curiosity for the places where cannabis and culture are one. From trimming weed in California’s Emerald Triangle to touring with a folk-punk band, Breeze has spent her adult life chasing what she calls “new adventures and good …
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Creative Cannabis Spaces Shaping New York’s Elevated Culture
The cannabis industry has come a long way over the past decade, with dispensaries now dotting the map like corner stores. And while 420-friendly spaces to gather and consume may seem like a recent trend, they’ve actually been woven into the cultural fabric—albeit in more clandestine settings—of cities like New York since the 1880s. The …
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Emerald’s Guide to 4/20 in NYC
New York is always buzzing with excitement, but it gets a little extra special on April 20th. With legalization in full swing and a vibrant community that loves to celebrate the culture, NYC is one of the best places to be on 4/20. From massive park meetups and hazy comedy nights to yacht parties and …
Global 420 Celebrations: How Cities Celebrate Cannabis Culture and Advocacy
420, the date synonymous with cannabis culture, has become a global movement. Every year, on April 20th, cities and communities worldwide come together to honor the plant, its history, and the ongoing fight for legalization. From public park gatherings to underground smokeouts, 420 events are as diverse as the cultures that celebrate them. Let’s dive …
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Easter and 4/20 together: How Houston is celebrating the cannabis-centered holiday this year
Just because marijuana isn’t legal in Texas, that doesn’t mean Houston doesn’t know how to live up the day nationally understood for the celebration of it — and this year, that day falls right on Easter. On 4/20, a handful of Houston bars, restaurants and stores are offering cannabis-centered deals and events for Houstonians to enjoy what …
Celebrate 420 weekend with cannabis, community, and creativity at MARY FEST NYC
420 is right around the corner! If you’re in New York or New Jersey, you won’t want to miss MARY FEST: Where art, culture, and NY’s top brands come together for a community event like no other. https://www.leafly.com/news/industry/celebrate-420-weekend-at-mary-fest-nyc
Weed dispensary to open inside of iconic venue
The old Morton’s salt factory in Chicago was reinvigorated when the Fairgrounds opened to the public for a Fleet Foxes concert in 2022. The Salt Shed, a multi-purpose creative hub managed by 16″ on Center, opened on the premises one year later. The Postal Service, The Roots, Tove Lo, Thundercat, Death Cab for Cutie, Japanese Breakfast, …
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ILGM’s Home Grow Tour 2025
Leafly and ILGM have teamed up to bring you a one-of-a-kind road trip across America, designed to bring cannabis enthusiasts together for unforgettable experiences and valuable learning opportunities. We’re hitting the road in ILGM’s revamped Airstream Bambi—the “home on the road”—to celebrate home growing and their refreshed identity. https://www.leafly.com/news/growing/ilgm-home-grow-tour
We ate a $295 weed-infused dinner. Things got really wild
How’d you like a $295-per-person, 10-course, fine-dining, weed-infused dinner? You can do this at Chris “the Herbal Chef” Sayegh’s members-only Secret Supper Club. Here’s a story from a couple of people who did although, for obvious reasons, they cannot recall the whole evening with clarity. https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2022-07-06/we-ate-295-cannabis-infused-dinner-this-is-what-happened
Mike Tyson is selling ear-shaped cannabis-infused edibles called ‘Mike Bites’
More than two decades after Mike Tyson bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s ear at the 1997 WBA Heavyweight Championship fight, the legendary boxer has released a line of edibles — in the shape of ears. The cannabis-infused gummies are called “Mike Bites” in homage to Tyson’s most notorious moment. It’s been more than …
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