By Jessica Bryce Young on Wed, Apr 20, 2022 at 4:00 am
Oh hi! Welcome to our annual 420 Issue, in which we cover all things "high-minded" in the Sunshine State. We've rounded up a li'l list of things to do, shows to catch, and snacks to munch on while you celebrate 420 week, buddy.
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs You didn't think 4/20 would go by without official notice by the marijuana-inspired sandwich joint, did you? Get $4.20 sandwich specials, swag from Willie Nelson's cannabis product line, and "a special interactive grinder to the first 100 people to stop by on April 20" that lets you enter to win a vacation to Colorado for the lucky winner plus a guest, with flights and activities like whitewater rafting, horseback riding at Garden of the Gods and a cannabis tour included. 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, Cheba Hut, 12100 E. Colonial Drive, 407-250-4120, chebahut.com
Grilled Cheezus/Phat Ash Pizza and cookies are served starting at, when else, 4:20 p.m. today when Phat Ash Cookies and the Pizza Slut collab in the courtyard behind the Grilled Cheezus/PhatAsh restaurant. Better motor, though, they're cutting it off at 8:30 p.m. 4:20-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, Grilled Cheezus Mills 50, 912 N. Mills Ave., 407-412-5006, grilledcheezus.com The Ravenous Pig Bungalower and the venerable Ravenous Pig team up for a 420-themed celebration in the beer garden. The night kicks off with a joint-rolling class led by Treadwell Farms using their locally grown smokeable CBD flower. Next: Grab a plate from the pig roast, followed by a screening of Pineapple Express. $60 admission per person includes workshop materials, dinner and a free pint of Smoked Pineapple IPA. 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20, Ravenous Pig, 565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, 407-628-2333, bungalower.com
Redlight Redlight Chef Jes Tantalo and Aberrant Eats host a pop-up featuring stoner snacks like spicy tater tots, “The Godfather” (a garlic-butter bun with smashed meatballs, marinara sauce, fried mozzarella and pesto, with a jalapeño popper on top) and the “Schloppy” (a sloppy joe with beer cheese, coleslaw and crispy onion strings, topped with a jalapeño popper). 6 p.m. to sellout Wednesday, April 20, Redlight Redlight, 2810 Corrine Drive, 407-893-9832, redlightredlightbeerparlour.com
17th Annual Central Florida Earth Day Celebrate Mother Earth with the lovely Vegetarians of Central Florida. 10 a.m.-sundown Saturday, April 23, Lake Eola Park, free, cfearthday.org
Classic Albums Live Sing along (quietly) with the Beatles Let It Be. 8 p.m. Friday, April 22, Hard Rock Live, 6050 Universal Blvd., $18-$28, hardrock.com/live
DogFest Orlando Pet some dogs to support the mission of Canine Companions. 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, Central Park, North Park Avenue and West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park, free, canine.org/dogfestorlando
Free Spring Friday Nights at the Morse Gaze at mind-bogglingly beautiful stained glass ... for free. 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 22, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, free, morsemuseum.org
Nate Bargatze Laugh it up with the self-proclaimed "Greatest Average American." 7 & 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 23, Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., $39.75, drphillipscenter.org
Orlando Taco Week Munch the most stoner-friendly of snacks with $5 taco specials all over town. Through Wednesday, April 20, orlandotacoweek.com
Puppy Paw-ty at Museum of Illusions Selfies with your doggo at the house of optical illusions. Tickets are limited, and advance reservations are required. 8 a.m. Saturday, April 23, Museum of Illusions Orlando, 8441 International Drive, $29.99, moiorlando.com
Record Store Day 2022 Celebrate the brick-and-mortar record store: the people inside those walls, and the music, art, and entertainment you take home from them. 8 a.m. Saturday, April 23, Park Ave CDs, 2916 Corrine Drive, free, parkavecds.com
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