Aaron Freeman, left, aka Gene Ween, and Mickey Melchiondo, aka Dean Ween, of the band Ween perform at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colo., on Feb. 12, 2016.

Alt-rock icon Dean Ween pitches marijuana-friendly concert venue in downtown Denver

Dean Ween has big plans for Denver.

The guitarist, best known for his work in the iconic alt-rock band Ween, hopes to open a Denver concert venue where the audience will be allowed to use marijuana — without hiding from security.

The venue would be named Dean Ween’s Honeypot Lounge and would be located near Coors Field, according to chief operating officer Michael Polansky, who announced the plan at a city meeting on Monday.

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