NYC 4/20 Events: Where To Celebrate The Worldwide Weed Holiday

NEW YORK, NY — Five high school students in San Rafael, California have been credited with making the number 420 a key symbol of cannabis culture. Now April 20 — or 4/20 — is a bona fide holiday for stoners across the world.

The herb is illegal in New York City, though plenty of people would like to change that. But you don't have to let 4/20 pass you by.

The five boroughs have plenty of events marking the best day of the year to light up. Here's a sampling to spark your imagination.

4/20 Pop-Up

Dusty Rose Vintage
251 Greenpoint Ave., Greenpoint, Brooklyn
7 to 10 p.m. Friday

This is Dusty Rose's third annual event celebrating every stoner's favorite holiday. Shop for "smoking vessels, rolling dishes, munchies and art," see live screen printing and take in photography by Jordan Tiberio.

'Friday' Film Screening

Videology
308 Bedford Ave., Williamsburg
9:30 p.m. Friday

See Chris Tucker and Ice Cube's classic comedy documenting a single day in the life of two down-on-their-luck stoners. Your ticket comes with comes with a serving of Lagunitas Brewing Company's Waldos' Special Ale, which gets released each April.

4/20 Game Night

Spa 91
777 E. 9st St., East Flatbush
9 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday

The $28 ticket gets you into Spa 91 for all-you-can-eat goodies, an open bar and games including Jenga, Uno, darts and even beer pong.

Gallow Green Opening

Gallow Green, McKittrick Hotel
530 W. 27th St., Chelsea
5 p.m. Friday

The rooftop garden, bar and restaurant atop the home of the acclaimed immersive theater show "Sleep No More" will reopen to the public on April 20. Take in the lush greenery as Gallow Green celebrates the "Herb Festival."

Reggae Fiesta On The River

Skyport Marina
East 23rd Street and FDR Drive, Kips Bay
Boards 7 p.m. Friday

Board The Harbor Lights boat for this annual reggae concert cruise. For $40, you can see a lineup of reggae acts while sailing in New York City's waters. Nice Jerk will also have Jamaican-inspired cuisine on board.

'Dazed & Confused' Film Screening

Nitehawk Cinema
136 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg
Midnight Friday and Saturday

Celebrate 4/20 with a midnight film screening of the "Dazed & Confused," which won the Nitehawk's "Marijuana Madness Tournament" for best stoner flick.

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