Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 15, 2023

For the last few years, we have been tracking and adding an increasing number of cannabis-related events to our Events Calendar , and with more yearly and monthly events come even more variety. The variety of these three larger events alone is only the tip of the iceberg.

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Illinois News Joint

AUGUST 20, 2023

Along with the already existing bakery, café, and cocktail bar, OKAY Cannabis recently opened an adjacent consumption lounge. The OKAY Cannabis Consumption Lounge offers a culinary experience with a selection of light bites, baked goods, and more. To find more cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Cannabis Law Report

JUNE 22, 2020

THE PRICE – $0-$20 THE DATE – Fri, June 26, 2020 THE RATING – THE BLURB – For canna-marketeers and entrepreneurs live events have been … Read More.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 3, 2025

Stash Social Lounge is set to host another open-consumption cannabis event, this one focused on Illinois craft growers and infusers. According to event coordinators, the event will be an exciting afternoon dedicated to showcasing the latest craft grows in Illinois. This free, public event is. in Orland Hills.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 15, 2023

In our six-part series, “ Part 2: What Illinois cannabis patients really want ,” we discussed the absence of safe on-premise spaces in Illinois for legal consumption of cannabis. Municipalities could zone these potential ‘Cannabis Hospitality Venues,’ as we like to call them, in the same manner they zone liquor consumption,” Nathan said.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 28, 2023

High-Minded Events is set to host the 2023 Higher Love to kick off Pride Month Thursday, June 1. High-Minded Events owner and founder, Phil Cooper recently opened an official headquarters in Rogers Park and has been putting the final touches on the event. Higher Love welcomes the consumption of cannabis openly and honestly.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 4, 2023

High-Minded Events has finalized it talent lineup for the 2023 “ Higher Love – Pride Month Kick Off” next month. Phil Cooper, Owner and Founder of High-Minded Events, invites all LGBTQ+ budtenders, buyers, and their allies to come kick-off pride at the second annual Higher Love. Higher Love is scheduled for 6-10 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 26, 2023

Weddings are one of the most memorable events in a person’s life. High-Minded Events is leading this trend by providing this special service and more for couples who want to add cannabis to their wedding celebration. “I Full Service Cannabis Bars can be a part of any celebratory event, not just weddings.

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NORML

APRIL 20, 2020

NORML Staff and NORML Chapters will be participating in the following virtual events: Los Angeles NORML: A NORML Party 50 Years in the Making. Seattle Hempfest: Livestream Event 1PM PT. These include: Do not share your personal consumption devices with others. Texas NORML: 420 Stream-A-Thon at 12:30PM CT.

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Illinois News Joint

MAY 19, 2023

High-Minded Events recently opened its official headquarters at a unique storefront space in Rogers Park, and owner and founder, Phil Cooper, has been utilizing that space for all business needs, including preparing for the next big cannabis event: 2023 Higher Love – Pride Month Kick Off. Higher Love is scheduled for 6-10 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2023

High-Minded Events is scheduled to host the 2023 “ Higher Love – Pride Month Kick Off” Thursday, June 1. The Higher Love event is “an interactive experience designed to spotlight brands, discover new opportunities, and network with likeminded canna-seurs.” The event is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. at the PalmHouse in Evanston.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 9, 2024

News Joint Events , in collaboration with the City of Carbondale , is scheduled to host the inaugural Academic Cannabis Conference from 12-5 p.m. May 4 at the Garden Grove Event Center in Carbondale, Illinois. The Education Center booth and Presentation Stage are the focal points for this portion of the event.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 30, 2024

The Garden Grove Event Center , located at 1215 East Walnut Street in Carbondale, has graciously agreed to host the inaugural Eve of the Eclipse Cannabis Carnival: A Masquerade and Cosplay Party. The move from downtown to the Garden Grove Event Center allows for free parking and better amenities during the event that runs from for 3-9 p.m.

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Cannabis Law Report

MARCH 9, 2022

Under the model, festivals and live events will offer attendees a designated consumption area where products will be delivered and consumed with food or beverages, as long as the service isn’t being sold or combined with alcohol. The program is subject to municipal approval.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2023

Illinois News Joint has an improved Events Calendar page with updated features that allow readers to stay informed about upcoming cannabis-related events in Illinois, including a few we will be attending. Here are just a few examples of some of the 420 events on our calendar. and will run from 12-6 p.m.

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The Cannigma

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Cannabis consumption lounges may be coming to a country, state, or city near you. Much like MedMen’s glass-enclosed “ apple store of weed ” revolutionized the cannabis buying experience, consumption lounges will finally bring cannabis out of the shadows and into full sight. But the next wave in hospitality is coming. Related Stories.

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NORML

MARCH 19, 2019

She generated international headlines when she opened the World Famous Cannabis Cafe in 2009, the nation’s first public-facing cannabis consumption lounge. 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4) 3) Allows existing cannabis dispensaries to add a social consumption space. (4)

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NORML

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

It also creates on-site consumption licenses for retail facilities to apply for. This weight based multi-tiered tax is not only detrimental to enticing the consumer into buying the product, but it also stands to ruin the industry completely in the event of a massive price drop as seen in other states.

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Cannabis Law Report

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

November 23, 2022 CCB to Hold Random Number Selection Event for Cannabis Consumption Lounge Licenses Event will determine the recipients of 20 independent cannabis consumption lounge prospective licenses, 10 of which are designated for social equity applicants. (LAS VEGAS, NV) – The Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) will conduct two drawings (..)

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Written by Tammee Miles Cover photos by Cyndi Kazmirzak This past weekend, GTI’s RISE dispensary in Mundelein, a northern suburb of Chicago, proved that cannabis-consumption events not only could happen but also that more cannabis-consumption events need to happen. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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NORML

JANUARY 29, 2020

Following a wild and groundbreakingly successful 2019 with several memorable events across both The Battle Born State and the nation as a whole, Nevada NORML wanted to ensure that their operations in 2020 surpassed even that of the previous year. After coming down from the high of coordinating all the panels for the CBD.io

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Illinois News Joint

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

News Joint Events is ecstatic to announce one-of-two cannabis events we are producing this spring. This event is free to all adults 21 years of age or older. Other potential sponsors for the event (for prizes, giveaways, and others sponsorships) can contact Jason Brown at editor@illinoisnewsjoint.com. in Carbondale.

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Illinois News Joint

JANUARY 21, 2025

A new cannabis B2B event is coming to Chicago. Flower Expo is set to host its inaugural Illinois event where Brands Meet Buyers at a high-vibe, consumption-friendly trade show. Flower Expo also hosts a B2B event in Massachusetts and Michigan. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

21 at High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center in Peoria. Onsite consumption is permitted. The Soil King is set to host the event, which will feature a full seed-to-session connection, including a terp contest with Manitou Analytical. To find cannabis-friendly events in Illinois, visit here. Saturday, Sept.

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Illinois News Joint

JULY 1, 2023

As part of its summer events lineup, High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center is scheduled to host another outdoor cannabis-consumption event: Keefy CannaFest. The event will host more than 50 vendors showcasing the best in cannabis products, accessories, and innovations, as well as food trucks.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

A couple months ago, the Red, High, and Blue event, featuring Afroman, was cancelled because of inclement weather, specifically air quality safety hazards. High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center has since rescheduled the open-consumption event for Oct. The event is set to start at 4:20 p.m.

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Illinois News Joint

MARCH 11, 2023

After the tremendous success of the first event, Cannabaddie Management is back to host its second Stoner Speed Dating. The Stoner Speed Dating event is set for Thursday, April 13 at RISE Lounge & Smokeasy , located at 1325 Armour Boulevard in Mundelein. Removing the seedy environment from singles events.”

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 7, 2023

The nearly sold out Stoner Speed Dating event is set for Thursday, April 13. RISE Lounge & Smokeasy , located at 1325 Armour Boulevard in Mundelein, again will host the event. Stoner Speed Dating, presented by Cannabaddie Management, is a “women led dating event that creates a safe and open space for communication and consumption.

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Veriheal

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Seven years after adult-use (recreational) cannabis was first legalized in Nevada, a new endeavor is beginning–the opening of cannabis consumption lounges in Las Vegas. They aren’t just marijuana bars, though–Smoke and Mirrors (and other lounges like it) will offer live music, co-working opportunities, and social events.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

News Joint Events is scheduled to host more than 30 Illinois licensed craft brands, eight dispensaries, and 15 vendors for its inaugural Illinois Craft Showcase. The open-consumption event is set for 12-7 p.m. Attendees can reserve tickets up to the day of the event. 7 at Molly’s Joint in Tilton. VIP tickets are sold out.

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Cannabis Law Report

APRIL 7, 2023

The city of Detroit approved its first festival allowing the legal consumption of cannabis, a music festival to be held later this month. The indoor/outdoor event will allow for the consumption of cannabis on site beginning […] The 420 Cannabis Music Festival will take place on April 29 at 2000 Brooklyn St.

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Veriheal

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

These are the questions a Denver consumption lounge must now contend with after they were exposed for throwing fellow Denver cannabis industry businesses under the bus. Davis calls out the Mayor and city officials for letting unlicensed cannabis events run rampant. However, he did admit to allowing cannabis use during private events.

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Illinois News Joint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Nearly three months ago, High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center had to cancel its Red, High, and Blue event because of hazardous outdoor-air quality, but the planners at High Harbor made sure it was not a total cancellation but rather a postponement. The event is set to start at 4:20 p.m. Bring Your Own Cannabis!

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Cannabis Law Report

JULY 14, 2022

The revised ordinance removes the cap on new cannabis businesses; reduces the number of cannabis permitting types from 13 to 3; adds flexibility to enforcement options to allow administrative citations before license revocation; and provides guidance for cannabis events. “A A temporary event would run a maximum of four days.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The cannabis-consumption event, hosted by Legacy Cannabis , is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. According to event coordinators, “This event brings the past, present, and future of cannabis together in one place for a night of good vibes and high times. The event will have complimentary coat and bag checks and no alcohol.

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Illinois News Joint

OCTOBER 2, 2023

High Harbor Cannabis Lounge & Event Center is scheduled to host this Sunday the open-consumption Red, High, and Blue concert event, which showcases Afroman. 8 event is set to start at 4:20 p.m. The event, located at 1321 North Park Road in West Peoria, is scheduled to host several vendors, food trucks, and more.

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Illinois News Joint

APRIL 15, 2024

In four years, the Illinois Cannabis Convention has grown into the largest cannabis industry B2B event in the state, with more than 150 exhibitors and an expected 3,000 total attendees over two days. Specifically, NECANN’s events are targeted toward assisting communities to normalize cannabis within their jurisdictions.

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