New Wash Heights Restaurant Hosting Night Of Weed-Infused Stories

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — A night of story telling, cannabis, food, drinks, and community is coming to a new restaurant in Washington Heights this weekend.

"Smoke Signals" will take place on Saturday within the restaurant Chelas, at 3820 Broadway (159th Street).

The event will feature storytelling performances by Rachel La Loca, DotShotIt, Frankie Reese, Evelyn Idnyka and Ramon Reyes.

The evening of weed infused stories is hosted by the Upper Manhattan publication Uptown Collective, along with the recently formed Uptown Cannabis Coalition, and Bud-A-Fly Treats.

Weed is not for sale within the restaurant as that is still illegal, but organizers said that people are welcome to bring their own legally purchased marijuana to smoke outside the venue.

A pair of DJs will also be performing at the new Peruvian restaurant Saturday night, DJ Sailorgoon and DJ Rookie Traxxx.

Chelas has not yet fully opened to the public.

"Smoke Signals is all about celebrating community, culture and cannabis," reads a blurb on Uptown Collective's website about the event. "Guests will also be treated to a first look at what will soon be one of the dopest spots Uptown, Chelas."

The event will officially start at 8 p.m., but there will also be a Happy Hour beforehand starting at 7 p.m.

It is a ticketed event, with general admission costing $50, and $100 for those who want to also go to the Happy Hour VIP Reception.

You can find tickets — here.

A video preview is also available for the event.