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Home » 4/20

Tag: 4/20

Posted inMusic

Thirty years is a long time to live with a Thrill Kill Kult

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 25, 2018August 18, 2021

Thirty years for My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, ten years for White Mystery, six years for the All Smiles hip-hop showcase, and more

Posted inBlogs

How we got all those pot leaves for our #420Day issue

by Vince Cerasani April 23, 2018August 18, 2021

Yes, they were fake.

Posted inBlogs

Weed Week: Get in the mood for 4/20 with these photos by Chicagoans dedicated to legal weed

by Reader staff April 16, 2018August 18, 2021

Get ready.

Posted inBlogs

Pot smokers toke up in public to make a political statement

by Lee V. Gaines April 21, 2017August 18, 2021

About 80 people gathered around the Logan Square monument on 4/20, the unofficial “National Weed Day,” for a celebration that doubled as a campaign event.

Posted inMusic

This year White Mystery’s spring surprise is the tour movie That Was Awesome

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil April 15, 2015August 18, 2021

Plus: New shows and new music from local punks Mama and singer-producer Justin Demus

Posted inBlogs

A “happy 4/20” playlist

by Miles Raymer April 20, 2012August 19, 2021

Hopefully you aren’t too stoned to figure out how to play it.

Posted inBlogs

From the Department of Missed Opportunities

by Miles Raymer April 22, 2009August 19, 2021

The Go’s “You Can Get High,” two days after 4/20

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Pullin’ tubes with Flosstradamus

by Miles Raymer April 8, 2009August 19, 2021

Flosstradamus and Thunder Horse play the Abbey Pub on April 20, a numerologically significant date for fans of a certain herb.

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