Mature hemp plants are examined at the CBDRx Natural Healing organic hemp farm in Longmont, Colorado, in October 2015. (RJ Sangosti, Denver Post file)

Calendar: Hemp festival, 303 Day fun & 50 more events await in March 2016

Spring is in the air! Maybe a snow storm or two arrives later in the month. Snow or shine, make plans with your favorite peeps for some 420 fun!

For the food-minded folks, Fort Collins restaurant The Boot now features comedy nights, or celebrate the Denver-centric holiday, 303 Day, at Illegal Pete’s locations.  There’s family-friendly fun at the Second Annual Industrial Hemp Festival happening at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in the beginning of March. Intellectual stimulation can be found at Frank Talk, a cannabis science lecture on March 15. And learn about the creative bohemians who have influenced Denver cultural history March 26 at Mutiny Information Cafe. As always, plenty of inexpensive and rib-tickling Sex Pot Comedy shows around Denver will keep your outlook on life humorous.

Find those 420-friendly events — and more than 50 others — in the listings below.

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March 2: 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

March 3: 303 Day. Celebrate Denver and the 303 area code at Illegal Pete’s with a lineup of comedians and bands for Thursday night fun. Free. 7 p.m.-midnight. Various Illegal Pete’s locations Click here for details

March 3: Stoner Jesus Bible Study. Join Stoners 4 Jesus in a weekly Thursday night Bible study. Free. 6-8 p.m. Quince Essential Coffee House, 1447 Quince St., Denver. Click here for details

March 4: Comedy at The Boot.  Comedy night at Fort Collins bar and restaurant, The Boot. Tonight’s comedian is Matt Monroe. $5. 8 p.m. 130 W. Laurel, Unit B, Fort Collins. Click here for details

March 4: 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 Dave Theune. $10-$12. 8 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details

March 4: Pay It Forward Fashion Show Benefit. Fashion show with local designers, DJs and a stand-up comedian to start things off. Event proceeds go to a nonprofit addressing homelessness.  $10-$20. 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Cherry Creek Harbor, 13740 E. Quincy Ave., Unit 9, Aurora. Click here for details

March 5: Puff, Pass & Paint. 420-friendly painting classes. All art supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details

March 5-6: 2nd Annual Industrial Hemp Awards and Festival.  Family-friendly events with awards, a fashion show, speakers and a spotlight on hemp and CBD products and services. $25-$70. 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont.  Click here for details

March 6: Boulder Comedy Show. Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. Hosted by Brent Gill. $5. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details

March 7: 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

March 9: 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

March 10: Stoner Jesus Bible Study. Join Stoners 4 Jesus in a weekly Thursday night Bible study. Free. 6-8 p.m. Quince Essential Coffee House, 1447 Quince St., Denver. Click here for details

March 11: Comedy at The Boot.  Comedy night at  Fort Collins bar and restaurant, The Boot. Tonight’s comedian is Stephen Agyei. $5. 8 p.m. 130 W. Laurel, Unit B, Fort Collins. Click here for details

March 11: Late Night at The Bug with Ben Kronberg. Join headliner Ben Kronberg with David Rodriguez, Sam Tallent, Zach Reinert and Mallory Wallace for a side-splitting comedy show. $10. 10:30 p.m. The Bug Theater, 3654 Navajo St., Denver. Click here for details

March 12: Comedy at The Boot.  Comedy night at  Fort Collins bar and restaurant, The Boot. Tonight’s comedian is Bob Meddles. $5. 8 p.m. 130 W. Laurel, Unit B, Fort Collins. Click here for details

March 12: Puff, Pass & Paint. 420-friendly painting classes. All art supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details 


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March 13: Boulder Comedy Show. Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. Hosted by Brent Gill. $5. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details

March 13: Psychedelic Shine. Monthly speaker series on psychedelics with musical performances. This month’s topics are indigenous traditions and peyote. $10-$15. 2-5 p.m. Shine Restaurant, 2027 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details

March 14: 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

March 16: Jay and Roger Play Rocket League. Join Roger and a guest host in playing the video game Rocket League, a physics-based soccer game in which players, assigned to one of two teams, use vehicles to try to push a ball into their opponent’s goal.  Free. 8 p.m. The Deer Pile, 206 E. 13th St., Denver. Click here for details

March 16: The Narrators Live.  Sixth anniversary show features hosts Andrew Orvedahl and Robert Rutherford along with actors, comedians and musicians telling true stories from their lives. This month’s theme is “Ouch.”  Free. 8 p.m. Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St., Denver. Click here for details

March 16: 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

March 15: Frank Talk: The SCIENCE! of Cannabis. Lab director Frank Conrad talks about cannabis science and testing, with an audience question-and-answer segment.  Free. 5-8 p.m. Fort Greene Bar, 321 E. 45th Ave., Denver. Click here for details

March 17: Nerd Nite Denver. Held in more than 70 cities across the globe, Nerd Nite is a monthly event in which several folks give 20-minute, fun-yet-informative presentations across all disciplines, while the audience drinks along. Bands, acrobats, trivia and other shenanigans occur. Denver host is Alexandra Bassett. $5-$8. 7 p.m. Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver.  Click here for details

March 17: Stoner Jesus Bible Study. Join Stoners 4 Jesus in a weekly Thursday night Bible study. Free. 6-8 p.m. Quince Essential Coffee House, 1447 Quince St., Denver. Click here for details

March 18: Comedy at The Boot.  Comedy night at  Fort Collins bar and restaurant, The Boot. Tonight’s comedian is Jay Whitecotton. $5. 8 p.m. 130 W. Laurel, Unit B, Fort Collins. Click here for details

March 19: Comedy at The Boot.  Comedy night at  Fort Collins bar and restaurant, The Boot. Tonight’s comedian is Talon Saucerman. $5. 8 p.m. 130 W. Laurel, Unit B, Fort Collins. Click here for details

March 19: Puff, Pass & Paint. 420-friendly painting classes. All art supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details 


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March 20: Boulder Comedy Show. Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. Hosted by Brent Gill. $5. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details

March 20: Lucha Libre & Laughs. A night of stand-up comedians and luche libre wrestling matches. All matches are accompanied by amusing commentary. Hosted by Bobby Valentine.  $10. 7 p.m. The Oriental Theater, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver. Click here for details  

March 21: Lifetime Budds. 420-friendly social night with house DJ, non-alcoholic drinks, snacks and gift bags. $20. 7-10 p.m. Location disclosed to registrants.  Click here for details

March 21: 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

March 23: 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

March 24: Leafly Comedy Tour. Local comedians warm up the crowd and Michael Ian Black headlines the Denver tour stop. Tickets are first come, first served with RSVP. Free. 8 p.m. Gothic Theater, 3263 S. Broadway, Englewood. Click here for details

March 24: Stoner Jesus Bible Study. Join Stoners 4 Jesus in a weekly Thursday night Bible study. Free. 6- 8 p.m. Quince Essential Coffee House, 1447 Quince St., Denver. Click here for details

March 25: Puff, Pass & Pottery.  420-friendly pottery class with teacher Jessa Decker-Smith. All art supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $55-$63. 7-9 p.m. Puff, Pass & Paint Studio, 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details

March 25: Big Break at The Boot Finals.  Comedy night at  Fort Collins bar and restaurant, The Boot. Tonight’s headlining comedian is Jon Roy. $5. 8 p.m. 130 W. Laurel, Unit B, Fort Collins. Click here for details

March 25: Poured Four. Sample four craft beers from Call To Arms Brewing and be entertained by four comedians including headlining comic, Andy Haynes. $25. 8 p.m. 4526 Tennyson St., Denver. Click here for details

March 26: Comedy at The Boot.  Comedy night at  Fort Collins bar and restaurant, The Boot. Tonight’s comedian is  Adrian Mesa. $5. 8 p.m. 130 W. Laurel, Unit B, Fort Collins. Click here for details

March 26: Denver as Bohemian WayStation. Artists, photographers and writers explore what the word “counter culture” means to the historical bohemians who lived and created in Denver.  Free. 3 p.m. Mutiny information Cafe, 2 S. Broadway, Denver. Click here for details

March 26: Cannabis and Comics Tour. A special ticket to DINK, the independent comic and art festival, with a 420-friendly tour bus excursion with open bar, and a full weekend pass to Expo and DINK T-shirt. $50. Bus loads at 1 p.m. Sherman Street Event Center, 1770 Sherman St., Denver.Click here for details 

March 26: Uncalled Four at DINK.  An independent comic and art festival with graphic designers, tattoo artists and graffiti art exhibitors. One festival event is a game of Uncalled Four, the game show where audience members submit questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the comedian contestants. 5 p.m. $12-$40 festival admission. Sherman Street Event Center, 1770 Sherman St., Denver. Click here for details

March 26: Puff, Pass & Paint. 420-friendly painting classes. All art supplies included. Twenty-five students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. 2087 S. Grant St., Denver. Click here for details 

March 26: Something Fabulous Comedy and Variety Show. A  comedy, burlesque and variety show hosted by Jordan Wieleba with music by DJ jodyb. $5. 8:30 p.m. Blush and Blu, 526 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Click here for details


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March 27: Boulder Comedy Show. Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. $5. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details 

March 27: Propaganda! A stand-up comedy show with Andy Haynes. Free. 8 p.m. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver. Click here for details

March 28: 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

March 30: 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

March 31: Stoner Jesus Bible Study. Join Stoners 4 Jesus in a weekly Thursday night Bible study. Free. 6- 8 p.m. Quince Essential Coffee House, 1447 Quince St., Denver. Click here for details