A Cannabis Cup patron shows their love for weed at the Freaky's tattoo booth on April 20, 2014 in Denver. (Seth McConnell, The Denver Post)

Cannabist calendar: 40-plus chill things to do in December 2014

Celebrate winter and the holidays with some of your buds this month.  Jam on Reggae Night, catch the scary holiday classic “Gremlins” at Werewolf Radar Picture Show, enjoy the potluck at the IBake holiday feast or laugh ’til you cry at the SexPot Comedy First Anniversary Show. Happy Holidaze!

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Dec. 1: 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

Dec. 3: 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

Dec. 3: Tattoo Contest. A tattoo contest hosted by THC Girls and Puma from VH1. $10. 8 p.m.- 2 a.m. Chances Night Club, 1523 Market St. Click here for details

Dec. 3: 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

Dec. 4: Reggae Night. Organic nutrient growing educational information, music by Jose Mascar and DJ Blood Preshah, and go-go dancers. 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

Dec. 4:  SoulFax Sessions.  Live music by the Dank Allstars, a mash-up of  musicians. This month’s players are Justin Jones, Greg Gamet, Tayna Shylock, Kory Montgomery, Spanky McClure, and Chadzilla on drums. Sponsored by Dank Colorado and Listen Up Denver. Free. 9 p.m-midnight. Park House, 1515 Madison St., Denver. Click here for details 

Dec. 5: Comics Against Civility. A comedy game show where audience members win prizes by submitting questions and fill-in-the-blanks to the contestants. Free. 7 p.m. Armoury, 2048 Larimer St., Denver. Click here for details

Dec. 5: 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 Sebastian Conelli. $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 9 p.m. Voodoo Comedy Playhouse, 1260 22nd St., Denver. Click here for details

Dec. 5: Anonymous Creations Winter ’14 Launch Party.  Anonymous Creations’ pop-up shop and launch party stocked with fresh clothes and complimentary beer. Music by DJ Kinetik Groove. Free. 5 p.m- 10 p.m. Grassroots Colorado, 2209 Larimer St. Denver. Click here for details.

Dec. 6: Puff Pass Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes in her home studio. Nine students maximum per class. $50. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Click here for details

Dec. 6: Celebrity Paparazzi Party.  Party presented by Kush Designs. Music by DJ Kamikaze and free photo shoot. $5-$10. 8:30 p.m. Speak Easy Vape Lounge. 2508 E. Bijou St., Colorado Springs.  Click here for details.


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Dec. 7: 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

Dec. 7: Smoke and Sketch. Bring your art supplies and create a complete painting.  $10-$15. 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Speak Easy Vape Lounge. 2508 E Bijou St. Colorado Springs. Click here for details. 

Dec. 8: 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

Dec. 10: Werewolf Radar Picture Show. Watch monster “B” movies and cult classics. This month’s movie is the perennial scary holiday film “Gremlins.” $3. 7:30 p.m. Deer Pile. 206 E. 13th St., Denver. Click here for details

Dec. 10: 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

Dec. 10: “The Culture High” film screening. New documentary, “The Culture High,” screened in Boulder. $8-10. 6:30 p.m.  Eaton Humanities building, CU-Boulder Campus, Boulder. Click here for details

Dec. 10: 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

Dec. 11: Cocktail Hour at Grow Big Supply. DJs, go-go dancers, catered food and free drinks most Thursday evenings in December. Free. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. 4501 Wynkoop St., Denver. Click here for details

Dec. 11: 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

Dec. 12: Puff Pass Paint. Landscape painter Heidi Keyes hosts 420-friendly painting classes in her home studio. Nine students maximum per class. $50. 7 p.m.-9 p.m. Click here for details

Dec. 13: 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

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