There's a battle brewing for top Colorado beards and mustaches, and it's happening Oct. 25 in Longmont. Shown here are some well-groomed participants in the 2013 German beard championships. (Uli Deck, AFP/Getty Images file)

Cannabist calendar: 50-plus events for October 2014

Oct. 16: Cocktail Hour at Grow Big Supply.  DJs, go-go dancers, catered barbecue and free drinks every Thursday evening in October. Free. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 4501 Wynkoop St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 16: The Otherside Podcast. Comedians bare it all with a live Q&A panel. Free. 8 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 17: The Classic. Art and fashion exhibit with live music by Amanda Hawkins and fashions from ICS Clothing. Complimentary food, drink and cannabis. The performance art by F.L. of The Foodchain and Oren L. will demonstrate the fashion concept of the clothing line’s custom cut-and-sewn, button-up design.  $10. Two shows, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Green Labs, 1250 31st St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 18: Puff Pass Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes in her home studio. 9 students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. Click here for details

Oct. 19: Boulder Comedy Show.  Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. Free. 7 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details 

Oct. 19: Football. Watch football games all day in the VIP lounge. $5. Starts at noon. iBake, 6125 Washington St., Denver. Click here for details


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Oct. 20: 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

Oct. 21: Tasty Tuesday Member potluck every Tuesday. $4.20. 4 p.m. Three Kings Dab Supply  12390 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge.  Click here for details 

Oct. 22: 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

Oct. 22: Liberty Lounge Every Wednesday enjoy jazz music in the canna lounge. Fireplace, ambient beats and free wifi. $5. noon- midnight. Studio A64 332 E. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs.  Click here for details

Oct. 23: Cocktail Hour at Grow Big Supply.  DJs, go-go dancers, catered barbecue and free drinks every Thursday evening in October. Free. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 4501 Wynkoop St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 24: Costume Contest. $5. 7:10-10 p.m. iBake, 6125 Washington St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 24: The Sex Pot Selfie Showcase! With a showcase theme of comic explorations and self-obsessions, local comedian Andy Juett celebrates his birthday. The party will feature special guests, including national comedians Hampton Yount, Drennon Davis and Sammy Arechar, plus local jokesters Aaron Urist, Anthony Crawford and host Jordan Doll. $10. 8 p.m. The Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th Ave., Denver.  Click here for details

Oct. 25: 2nd Annual Beard and Moustache Competition. Watch an estimated 200 competitors vie for winning categories for Moustache, Styled Moustache, Partial Beard Freestyle, Business Beard and Full Natural Beard.  Sponsored by The Greenest Green. $10-$20. 6:30 p.m.-midnight Dickens Opera House, 3oo Main St., Longmont.  Click here for details

Oct. 26: Urban Gardening at Ekar Farms. Volunteer with the community-minded Green Team for a veggie harvest. Food, drinks and commemorative T-shirt provided. Free. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 181 S. Oneida St., Denver. Click here for details 

Oct. 26: Football. Watch football games all day in the VIP lounge. $5. Starts at noon. iBake, 6125 Washington St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 26: Boulder Comedy Show.  Weekly showcase featuring comedians from across the country. Free. 7 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder. Click here for details 

Oct. 26: Puff Pass Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes in her home studio. 9 students maximum per class. $50. 7-9 p.m. Click here for details

Oct. 26: Propaganda!  Every month features a fresh lineup of local and touring comedians. Free. 8 p.m. Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret, 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver. Click here for details


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Oct. 27: 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

Oct. 28: Tasty Tuesday. Member potluck every Tuesday. $4.20. 4 p.m. Three Kings Dab Supply  12390 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge.  Click here for details 

Oct. 29: 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

Oct. 29: Liberty Lounge.  Every Wednesday enjoy jazz music in the canna lounge. Fireplace, ambient beats and free Wi-Fi. $5. Noon-midnight. Studio A64 332 E. Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs.  Click here for details

Oct. 30: Doom Room.  Monthly comedy show hosted by Ian Douglas Terry and Zach Reinert featuring Andrew Orvedahl, Mike Perry, Mara Wiles, Matt Monroe, Nathan Lund, and Preston Tompkins.  Free. 10:30-11:45 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse. 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details 

Oct. 30: Cocktail Hour at Grow Big Supply.  DJs, go-go dancers, catered barbecue and free drinks every Thursday evening in October. Free. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 4501 Wynkoop St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 30: Cartoons and Comedy.  Nostalgic comedy show, created by Christopher Baker, that features comedians riffing on your favorite cartoons and commercials from the ’80s and ’90s. Breakfast cereal served. Free. 10 p.m. Deerpile 206 E. 13th Ave., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 30: Nato Green’s Iron Comic. Inspired by Iron Chef, Iron Comic is a live game show where five comedians rush to write a routine in 10 minutes from topics suggested by the audience. Comedians are Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl, Chris Charpentier, Kristin Rand and Haley Driscoll. Free. 8 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 31: Halloweed Toke N Treat Party.  All-day Halloween party. Starts at noon. $5. iBake, 6125 Washington St., Denver. Click here for details

Oct. 31: Halloweed. Upscale Halloween party in an art gallery by Edible Events. $75. 9 p.m. New Space Gallery, 400 Santa Fe Dr., Denver. Click here for details