Billy Miller finishes rolling a blunt at Civic Center Park in Denver in 2013. (Joe Amon, Denver Post file)

Cannabist calendar: 70-plus events for August 2015

The end of summer fun is going down in August. Don’t let summer go by without making more fun plans with your friends in the hot hot heat! Camp out at Bong-A-Thon, laugh until it hurts at the High Plains Comedy Festival around town, find the groove at Reggae on the Rocks, garden at Ekar Farms with the Green Team, or catch Dead Prez at Speak Easy Vape Lounge in Colorado Springs. There are plenty of August events to choose for your recreational pleasure!

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Aug. 1-2: Bong-A-Thon. 32nd annual mountain camping weekend with pot smoking competitions: bong relay, individual bong, team and fastest gram. $80-$420. Undisclosed location.  Click here for details

Aug.1: Puff, Pass & Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes. All supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug 1: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Zac Maas. Every Saturday night at El Charrito. Free. 7 p.m. 2100 Larimer St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 2: Bend & Blaze: A Higher Yoga Experience. An all-level Vinyasa class with cannabis pairings. Free. 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Green Labs, 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 2: Boulder Comedy Show. Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. Hosted by Brent Gill. $3. 7 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details

Aug. 3: Sexpot Comedy Open Mic Comedy Night. Open mic stand-up on Monday nights, hosted by Jeff M. Albright. Free. 8 p.m. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 3: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Monday night at Highland Tavern. Free. 7 p.m. 3400 Navajo St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 4: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Tuesday night at Armoury. Free. 8 p.m. 2048 Larimer St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 5: 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. Deer Pile, 206 E. 13th St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 6: Cool Shit: A Comedy Show. 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 basement (Phoenix Lounge), 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 7: First Thursday Reggae Night. Organic education night with information and live music by Selasee and the FaFa Family. Live glassblowing and painting, local vendors, food vendors and cocktails. Free. 7-11 p.m. Grow Big Supply, 4501 Wynkoop St., Denver. Click here for details 

Aug. 7: Governor Jack Watches You Sleep. Comedy troupe leader Governor Jack interviews a nationally recognized improviser and then improvises scenes based on interview answers. This month’s guest is Billy Merritt. $10-$12. 8 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 7: The Springs Illest Release Party.  Performances by Andres Fayro Pierre, TyKoon Status Ent, JButtrz, Sneaks Nieto and more. $5- $8. 9 p.m. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E. Bijou St., Colorado Springs Click here for details

Aug 8: Colorado Harvest Company at Antique Row Block Party.  Food trucks and free balloons, music tickets, T-shirts and Gov. Chris Christie quotable contest from 1-3 p.m. Free. Noon-7 p.m. 1568 South Broadway St., Denver. Click her for details

Aug. 8: Puff, Pass & Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes. All supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 8: SK4MC. Sam King aka SK4MC performs live at Speak Easy Vape Lounge. $5. 8 p.m. 2508 E Bijou St., Colorado Springs Click here for details 

Aug. 8: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Zac Maas. Every Saturday night at El Charrito. Free. 7 p.m. 2100 Larimer St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 9: Boulder Comedy Show. Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. Hosted by Brent Gill. $3. 7 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details

Aug. 10: Sexpot Comedy Open Mic Comedy Night. Open mic stand-up on Monday nights, hosted by Jeff M. Albright. Free. 8 p.m. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 10: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Monday night at Highland Tavern. Free. 7 p.m. 3400 Navajo St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 11: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Tuesday night at Armoury. Free. 8 p.m. 2048 Larimer St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 12: Bend & Blaze: A Higher Yoga Experience. An all-level Vinyasa class with cannabis pairings. Free. 5:15 p.m-6:45 p.m. Green Labs, 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 12: 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. Deer Pile, 206 E. 13th St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 13: Cool Shit: A Comedy Show. 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 basement (Phoenix Lounge), 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 13: Uncalled Four. Interactive audience  comedy game show with local comedians Phil Palisoul, Jordan Doll, Daniel Reskin and Preston Tompkins. $5. 8 p.m. Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th Ave, Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 14: Puff, Pass & Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes. All supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 14-16: Seattle Hempfest. The largest cannabis event in the world. A “protestival” with speakers, bands, entertainment and educational panels on  six stages. Friday noon-8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle. Click here for details

Aug. 15: The Clinic Charity Golf Classic. Sixth annual golf fundraiser. Drinks, games and prizes. $20 for ticket to party (golf tickets sold out). 7 a.m.-6 p.m. City Park Golf Course, 2500 York St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 15: Dead Prez. Live show by hip-hop duo Dead Prez. $15. 8 p.m. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E. Bijou St., Colorado Springs Click here for details

Aug. 15: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Zac Maas. Every Saturday night at El Charrito. Free. 7 p.m. 2100 Larimer St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 16: Bend & Blaze: A Higher Yoga Experience. An all-level Vinyasa class with cannabis pairings. Free. 11 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. Green Labs, 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 16: Boulder Comedy Show. Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country Hosted by Brent Gill. $3. 7 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details

Aug. 17: Sexpot Comedy Open Mic Comedy Night. Open mic stand-up on Monday nights, hosted by Jeff M. Albright. Free. 8 p.m. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 17: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Monday night at Highland Tavern. Free. 7 p.m. 3400 Navajo St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 18: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Tuesday night at Armoury. Free. 8 p.m. 2048 Larimer St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 19: The Narrators Live.  Hosts Andrew Orvedahl and Robert Rutherford along with actors, comedians and musicians tell true stories from their lives. This month’s theme is “Crushed.” Free. 8 p.m. Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Click here for more details

Aug. 19: 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

Aug. 19: Urban Gardening at EKAR Farms. Join The Green Team gardening at a farm. Freshly harvested produce goes to area food banks.  Volunteers get free food, drinks and Green Team T-shirt. Free. 5:30-7:30 p.m. 181 S. Oneida St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 20: Attack of the Boom Bap Tour! Performances by Toneheads, Evolve, Palmleaf, Skylines, and IB Hustles. $5. 8 p.m. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E Bijou St., Colorado Springs. Click here for details

Aug. 20: Cool Shit: A Comedy Show. 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 basement (Phoenix Lounge), 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 20-22: High Plains Comedy Festival 2015.  Third annual comedy festival with a mix of national and local comics performing in various venues. Tickets for individual shows or full festival passes available.  $10-$125. Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 21: Natural Born Dabbers: A Quentin Tarantino Party. Tarantino movie costume contest with prizes, DJ LilSaint Dee, burlesque acts, circus sideshow and vendors. $10. 8 p.m.- Midnight. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E Bijou St., Colorado Springs Click here for details

Aug. 21: Sexpot Comedy Showcase. Special High Plains Comedy Fest showcase featuring Matt Braunger, Beth Stelling, Noah Gardenswartz, Josh Androsky, Rhea Butcher, Jim Hickox and Andy Juett.  $15 (without festival pass). 9 p.m. 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details 

Aug. 22: Cartoons and Comedy. High Plains special with Sean Patton and Power Violence. Nostalgic comedy show featuring comedians riffing on your favorite cartoons and commercials from the ’80s and ’90s. Breakfast cereal served. Free. 3 p.m. Mutiny Information Cafe, 2 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 22: Puff, Pass & Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes. All supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details

August 22: Reggae on the Rocks. Annual reggae festival with music and vendors. This year’s line up is Sublime with Rome, Pepper, Third World, Wailing Souls, John Brown’s Body, Mighty Diamonds and Judge Roughneck. $50. Doors at noon. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Ave, Morrison. Click here for details

Aug. 22: These Things Matter LIVE. High Plains special show with Ron Funches and Jay Larson. $5. 4 p.m. Hi-Dive, 7 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 22: Uncalled Four at High Plains.  A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants Kurt Braunohler, Matt Braunger, Beth Stelling, Guy Branum and Byron Graham.  $10. 5 p.m. 3 Kings Tavern, 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 23: 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 

Aug. 23: Hemp: The Movement. Farmer’s market, speakers and educational panels. 3-8 p.m. Green Labs, 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 24: Sexpot Comedy Open Mic Comedy Night. Open mic stand-up on Monday nights, hosted by Jeff M. Albright. Free. 8 p.m. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 24: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Monday night at Highland Tavern. Free. 7 p.m. 3400 Navajo St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 25: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Tuesday night at Armoury. Free. 8 p.m. 2048 Larimer St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 26: Bend & Blaze: A Higher Yoga Experience. An all-level Vinyasa class with cannabis pairings. Free. 5:15 p.m- 6:45 p.m. Green Labs, 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 26: 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. Deer Pile, 206 E. 13th St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 27: Cool Shit: A Comedy Show. 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 basement (Phoenix Lounge), 60 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 27: Healthy Headie Lifestyle party. Learn about vaporizers and other forms of cannabis consumption. Free. 7 p.m- 9 p.m. Green Labs, 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 27: Video Games — LIVE. Jay Gillespie and Roger Norquist, filming the web series “Jay and Roger Play Video Games.” Free. 7:30 p.m. Deer Pile, 206 E. 13th St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 29: Kid Vegas Live. Hip-hop performance by Kid Vegas, $5. 8 p.m.-midnight. Speak Easy Vape Lounge, 2508 E Bijou St., Colorado Springs Click here for details

Aug. 29: Puff, Pass & Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes. All supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 29: Something Fabulous Comedy and Variety Show. A  comedy, burlesque and variety show hosted by Jordan Wieleba with music by DJ jodyb. $5. 8 p.m. Blush and Blu, 526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 29: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Zac Maas. Every Saturday night at El Charrito. Free. 7 p.m. 2100 Larimer St., Denver.  Click here for details

Aug. 30: 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 

Aug. 30: Propaganda! A standup comedy show hosted by Matt Monroe. Free. 8 p.m. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 31: Sexpot Comedy Open Mic Comedy Night. Open mic stand-up on Monday nights, hosted by Jeff M. Albright. Free. 8 p.m. Goosetown Tavern, 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Click here for details

Aug. 31: Uncalled Four: The Worst Bar Game. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. Hosted by Jake Browne. Every Monday night at Highland Tavern. Free. 7 p.m. 3400 Navajo St., Denver.  Click here for details