For Those About To Smoke, We Salute You

Tomorrow marks one of the single corniest holidays in human history. No offense, but … it really fucking is. Just the same, in state full of stoners celebrating the advent of legal, recreational retail cannabis sales, there’s going to be a lot of celebrations.

At the Green Door Studio, though, it’s just another 3rd Thursday, and this one has a hell of a lineup. Maine weirdo aLunarLanding will be bringing his jazzy boom bap alongside some stellar locals: Teece Luvv will be back in the building, Chris Dizzy will be bringing the heat with some new material, and then you’ve got Humble and Question, two of the most constant cypher killers in 802 history. Just wall to wall spitters.

Down in Warren, of course, there’s a huge-ass hip hop party going down with Akrobatic headlining. Entry is $20 and completely worth it, with Konflik, Mister Burns, and The Incredible Chuck rounding out a quality evening of high energy live performances by experienced Rap Professionals. (There will also be some naked people getting painted, so act cool. The Human Canvas is always a trip.)

Over in Waterbury, Zenbarn is hosting a celebration with reggae crew Etana & The Raw Soul Rebels headlining. Also on the bill: anarchic latin heat factory Mal Maiz and the dope duo of Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise, likely the only rapper-harpist act playing anywhere in the country that night. $30 at the door.

And remember, if none of that appeals to you: Thursday is Reggae Night at Nectars, and that’s free. Maybe some gravy fries and earth-shaking bass is all you really need.