(Seth McConnell, Denver Post file)

Cannabist calendar: 50-plus fun events in January 2015

Here’s a resolution you can stick with: Have more fun this year! Check out a live show at Speak Easy Vape Lounge or listen to a free jam at Soulfax Sessions. Celebrate National Pie Day at iBake Denver. Get lots of laughs and body slams at comedy/pro wrestling event “Lucha Libre and Laughs” or cackle and snack on cereal at the second anniversary showing of Cartoons and Comedy. Plenty of area events to enjoy with your buds!

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Jan. 2: Autonomous and Frank G.  Four-piece reggae/rock band with socially conscious lyrics. $5. 8 p.m  to midnight. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E. Bijou St. Colorado Springs. Click here for details

Jan. 2: EverDream. First Friday art party at Illuzions Glass Gallery. Live demonstration glass blowing by Joe Peters, WJC, Elbow, Nathan “N8” Miers, Adam G, Eusheen. Food and drinks available. 7 p.m. Free. 238 Broadway, Denver.  Click here for details

Jan. 2: Comics Against Civility. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the contestants.  This show is the Round 3 Finals with contestants Hippieman, Greg Baumhauer, Cody Spyker, and Jill Tasei. Hosted by Jake Browne and Zac Maas.  $5. 8 p.m. The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave, Denver. Click here for details 

Jan. 2: Governor Jack Watches You Sleep. Comedy troupe leader Governor Jack interviews a nationally recognized improviser and then improvises scenes based on interview answers. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 9 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 3: Puff Pass & Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes at Green Labs. Twenty students maximum per class. $50. 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 4: Boulder Comedy Show. Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. $3. 7 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details

Jan. 4: Lucha Libre and Laughs. Comedy and Mexican Lucha Libre pro-wrestling. Stand up comedian Ben Roy and wrestling match Chris Hero vs. Sammy Six Guns Jr. $10. 7 p.m. The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver. Click here for details 

Jan. 4: World Braille Day at iBake Lounge. Learn basic sign language and the history of Braille. 4:20 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. 6125 Washington St., Denver. Click here for details


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Jan. 5: Sexpot Comedy Open Mic Comedy Night. Sexpot Comedy presents open mic stand-up on Monday nights. Free. 8 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 7: Too Much Fun. The Fine Gentleman’s Club, with comedians Chris Charpentier, Nathan Lund, Sam Tallent and Bobby Crane bringing comedic talent every Wednesday. Free. 10:30 p.m. Deerpile, 206 E. 13th St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 7: Liberty Lounge. Every Wednesday enjoy jazz music in the canna lounge. Fireplace, ambient beats and free Wi-Fi. $5. 6 p.m.-midnight. Studio A64, 332 E. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs. Click here for details

Jan. 8: Bong Bingo. Play bong bingo every Thursday to win prizes. Hosted by DJ Chris Diablo. $13. 8 p.m. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E. Bijou St. Colorado Springs. Click here for details

Jan. 8: Cool Shit. Comedy show every Thursday night produced by Zach Reinert, Andrew Bueno, and Ian Douglas Terry features stand-up, sketch and video elements. Free. 8 p.m. 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 8: First Thursday Reggae Night. Organic education night with information and music by  DJ Blood Preshah and Rudie Clash. Free catered organic food and free drinks. Free admission. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Grow Big Supply, 4501 Wynkoop St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 8: Mondo Vibrations and Bullhead*ded. Southwest reggae rock and burque fusion band. $7.  8 p.m  to midnight. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E. Bijou St. Colorado Springs. Click here for details

Jan. 8:  SoulFax Sessions.  Live music by the Backbeat Syndicate. This month’s musicians include Matt Harleip, Greg Gamet, Justin Jones, Donte Ware, Justin Apple and Armando Aussenac. Sponsored by Dank Colorado and Listen Up Denver. Free. 9 p.m-midnight. Park House, 1515 Madison St., Denver. Click here for details 

Jan. 10: Callyweed Lounge.  Raffles, prizes and products to try. Free, by invite only. Noon-4:20 p.m. Green Labs. 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 10: Peculiar People Day at iBake Lounge. Honor unique and different people around the globe by  bringing your most unique bong or rig to show off.  $10. Noon to 10 p.m. 6125 Washington St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 10: Puff Pass & Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes at Green Labs. Twenty  students maximum per class. $50. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details


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Jan. 12: Sexpot Comedy Open Mic Comedy Night. Sexpot Comedy presents open mic stand-up on Monday nights. Free. 8 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 14: Too Much Fun. The Fine Gentleman’s Club, comedians Chris Charpentier, Nathan Lund, Sam Tallent and Bobby Crane bring comedic talent every Wednesday. Free. 10:30 p.m. Deerpile, 206 E. 13th St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 14: Liberty Lounge. Every Wednesday enjoy jazz music in the canna lounge. Fireplace, ambient beats and free Wi-Fi. $5. 6 p.m.-midnight. Studio A64, 332 E. Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs. Click here for details

Jan. 15: Bong Bingo. Play bong bingo every Thursday to win prizes. Hosted by DJ Chris Diablo. $13. 8 p.m. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E. Bijou St. Colorado Springs. Click here for details

Jan. 15: Cocktail Hour at Grow Big Supply. DJs, go-go dancers, catered food and free drinks most Thursday evenings. Free. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 4501 Wynkoop St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 15: Cool Shit. Comedy show  every Thursday night produced by Zach Reinert, Andrew Bueno, and Ian Douglas Terry features stand-up, sketch and video elements. Free. 8 p.m. 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 15: Wild Geese of Goosetown.  New comedy show presented by Sexpot Comedy and Twist & Shout Records. Hosted by Kristin Rand. Free. 8 p.m.  Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 16: Doom Room. Comedy show, originally started in Omaha, Neb., hosted by Ian Douglas Terry and Zach Reinert. Comedians must make up material for their sets on the spot using topics from The Screen of Doom.  Free. 9 p.m. 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details  

Jan. 17: Animas Herbal Musical Extravaganja. Music, auction and raffle benefiting Wounded Warrior Project. Music performances by Ill Methods, Juan Blanco, Cause + Effect, Magi Nation and Squoze. Free. 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Moe’s, 937 Main Ave., Durango. Click here for details  

Jan 17: January Babies Birthday Bash. iBake members’ birthday party. Party with cupcakes and medicated goodies.  $10. 7:10 p.m. iBake Lounge, 6125 Washington St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 17: Puff Pass & Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes at Green Labs. Twenty students maximum per class. $50. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Jan. 17: The SexPot Comedy Awards Show. Sexpot Comedy is showcasing the best of the best in Denver comedy in 2014. Vote in categories like best comic, best transplant, best video, best podcast and more at SexpotComedy.com. Then see the winners get their trophies at the awards. Free. 8 p.m. 3 Kings Tavern. 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details 

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