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Here’s what’s happening across the cannabis scene this week.
Jason Reposa & Karen Reposa
May 18, 2026
Warmer weather, longer days, and a packed event calendar? Sounds about right for late May. This week’s Jason’s High Lights features everything from laid-back community events to industry-focused gatherings worth adding to your plans.
ACR Annual Benefit - Golden Hours: High Traditions, New Horizons - New York, NY
A networking celebration honoring AANHPI heritage with music, food, drinks, and industry connections.Firebrand Cannabis Health Wellness Day - YOGA - Boston, MA
A relaxing community yoga event focused on wellness, mindfulness, and positive energy.Build the Bridge: A Partnership Lab for Founders, Creators, and Leaders - Baltimore, MD
A hands-on workshop helping entrepreneurs build meaningful partnerships, collaborations, and business connections.
May Paint and Puff in Holyoke - Saturday! - Holyoke, MA
A creative paint-and-puff night with guided art, social vibes, and a welcoming atmosphere.
High Functioning Podcast
Cannabis retail runs on broken data. Most dispensaries bleed cash and miss the leak. Socrates Rosenfeld built Jane Technologies to fix this exact problem. He shows Jason how a shared digital language saves margins. He explains why closed tech stacks trap retailers. He reveals how Jane Gold changes brand loyalty. Watch this episode if your store revenue is flat. Fix your data. Stop training customers to chase discounts.
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Mon, May 18 @ 6:30p - After5NewYork-Weed and Psychedelics: Consciousness, Creativity, & The Brain - New York, NY - $29.99
An interactive discussion exploring how cannabis and psychedelics influence creativity, perception, and the brain. Event details>
Thu, May 21 @ 7:30p - Cannabis Botany - Learn the science behind the smoke - Brooklyn, NY - $71.21
An educational deep dive into cannabis biology, exploring strains, growth cycles, and the science behind the plant. Event details>
Thu, May 21 @ 6:00p - Third Thursday NYC - Cannabis Community Meet Up - New York, NY - FREE
A casual, high-value meetup connecting New York’s cannabis community through conversation, collaboration, and discovery. Event details>
Thu, May 28 @ 7:00p - ACR Annual Benefit - Golden Hours: High Traditions, New Horizons - New York, NY - FREE
A networking celebration honoring AANHPI heritage with music, food, drinks, and industry connections. Event details>
Thu, May 28 @ 7:00p - Queer Men's Cannabis-Assisted Breathwork Circle - New York, NY - FREE
A guided healing experience combining breathwork, cannabis, and mindfulness to support emotional release, self-discovery, and deeper connection. Event details>
Sun, Oct 18 @ 10:00a - Copy of Kosher Natural and Holistic Health Expo - Brooklyn, NY - $18
A large holistic wellness expo featuring natural health experts, wellness products, lectures, and alternative healing experiences. Event details>
Sat, May 30 @ 7:00p - May Paint and Puff in Holyoke - Saturday! - Holyoke, MA - $39.19
A creative paint-and-puff night with guided art, social vibes, and a welcoming atmosphere. Event details>
Sun, May 31 @ 10:00a - Firebrand Cannabis Health Wellness Day - YOGA Boston, MA - FREE
A relaxing community yoga event focused on wellness, mindfulness, and positive energy. Event details>
Wed, Aug 19 @ 7:00p - Peter Grinspoon with Jay Wexler: Aging Well with Cannabis - Brookline, MA - $35.96
An insightful discussion exploring cannabis, aging, wellness, and practical guidance for older adults. Event details>
Mon, May 18 @ 4:20p - QCTV Presents Meltdown Monday - East Orange, NJ - $10
A cannabis-friendly nightlife event featuring live R&B, local vendors, and a vibrant, culture-driven atmosphere. Event details>
Sat, May 23 @ 1:00p - Memorial Day Weekend Atlantic City Bud Crawl - Atlantic City, NJ - $30.41
A citywide cannabis crawl combining nightlife, tourism, and social vibes with multiple stops and a guided party experience.. Event details>
Sun, Jun 7 @ 12:00p - 420NJEvents Cannab*s Showcase Series - Rahway, NJ - $59
A high-energy industry showcase connecting brands, professionals, and community through activations and networking. Event details>
Sat, Jul 11-12 @ 11:00a - POPPED: A Pop Culture Event - Atlantic City, NJ - $19.01
A high-energy pop culture expo featuring celebrity guests, gaming, collectibles, and interactive experiences. Event details>
Sat, Jun 20 @ 4:00p - Cut & Paste Vision Workshop — A Free Community Event Hosted by Seaweed Co. - South Portland, ME - FREE
A relaxed, hands-on vision board workshop designed for creativity, reflection, and connection in a low-pressure, community setting. Event details>
Fri, Jul 17 @ 12:00p - The 5th Annual Maine Womens Cannabiz Symposium - Charleston, ME - $50 - $200
A three-day camp-style gathering connecting women in Maine’s cannabis industry through networking, education, and community building. Event details>
Sun, May 24 @ 4:00p - Puff & Pour: A Cannabis-Friendly Candle-Making Experience - Bridgeport, CT - $71.21
A laid-back candle-making workshop combining creativity, music, and cannabis-friendly vibes in a social, hands-on setting. Event details>
Sat, May 30 @ 6:00p - Puff and Pour - Middletown, CT - $49.87
A laid-back, cannabis-friendly candle-making experience featuring music, games, and a creative, social atmosphere. Event details>
Wed, Jun 17 @ 7:30p - Charley Crockett – Age of the Ram Tour - New Haven, CT - $54.99
A live music experience blending country storytelling with a cause, supporting cannabis justice initiatives through every ticket sold. Event details>
Sat, May 23 @ 10:00a - Steel City Cannabis Convention - Monroeville, PA - $12.51
A two-day convention celebrating cannabis culture with vendors, education, and community at the Monroeville Convention Center. Event details>
Sat, Jul 25-26 @ 10:00a - Pocono Canna Fair - Jul 25 & 26, 2026 - Gilbert, PA - $17.85
A large-scale outdoor cannabis festival featuring hundreds of vendors, live entertainment, education, and immersive experiences. Event details>
Fri, Jun 26 @ 10:00a - Shifting Gears Course - Manchester, NH - FREE
An interactive, youth-focused workshop breaking down the real effects of cannabis and impaired driving through education, discussion, and myth-busting. Event details>
Thu, Jun 4 @ 5:00p - Lit Ladies Sesh - South Kingstown, RI - $48.80
An elevated women-focused gathering featuring wellness, hemp education, fragrance making, sound baths, and local vendors. Event details>
Fri, Jun 6 @ 6:00p - Suave Mob Most Wanted: All The Smoke - South Kingstown, RI - $20
A high-energy showcase blending live music, cannabis culture, vendors, and networking with a spotlight on rising talent and creative expression. Event details>
Sat, May 23 @ 5:00p - LEARN THE 4 IN 1 BUSINESS. HEALTH & WELLNESS, CANNABIS, AI AND TRAVEL - Parkville, MD - FREE
An educational networking event covering entrepreneurship, wellness, cannabis, AI, and travel opportunities. Event details>
Sun, May 24 @ 2:00p - CannaBINGO: A Cannabis Education Game Night - Bel Air, MD - $28.52
A fun, beginner-friendly bingo experience that teaches cannabis terpenes, aromas, and effects. Event details>
Sun, May 24 @ 4:00p - Community Bonfire at Whitelock Farm - Baltimore, MD - FREE
A laid-back outdoor gathering centered on connection, conversation, and community-driven care. Event details>
Tue, May 28 @ 1:00p - Accelerate Cannabis: The Virginia Strategy Sessions - Vienna, VA - $28.78
An insight-driven event featuring panels, networking, and conversations with key players shaping one of the East Coast’s fastest-growing markets. Event details>
Sat, Jun 6 @ 6:00p - Cannafest NYC: Governors Ball Weekend 2026! - Brooklyn, NY
A two-day cannabis culture festival blending live music, premium brands, and community vibes during Governors Ball weekend. Event details>
Sat, Jun 6-7 @ 11:00a - Hemp Harvest Fest - Lebanon, PA - $6.65
A summer kickoff festival featuring 150+ vendors, live music, food trucks, and hemp-focused education. Event details>
Fri, Jun 19 @ 6:30p - Be Mellow: Medicated Succulent Terrarium Workshop with Liberty Cannabis! - Baltimore, MD - $55.20
A hands-on, cannabis-friendly workshop where guests create custom terrariums in a relaxed, social setting. Event details>
Fri, Sep 11 @ 2:00p - Garden Greenz- CANNABIZ CUP - Jersey City, NJ - $125
A laid-back cannabis celebration featuring vendors, treats, networking, and chill vibes in Jersey City. Event details>
Sat, Oct 3-4 - Pennsylvania Fall Cannfest - Kutztown, PA
The fall edition of PA’s premier cann-festival returns with curated vendors, live entertainment, and community-focused activations all weekend long. Event details>
Sat, Nov 7-8 @ 10:00a - Morgantown Canna Fair - November 7-8, 2026 - Morgantown, PA - $17.85
A massive indoor canna festival with vendors, live music, wellness experiences, yoga, and educational workshops. Event details>
Tue, May 19 @ 4:00p - Cannabis NYC Loan Fund Phase II: In-Person Submission Event #2 - Queens, NY - FREE
An informational event guiding NYC cannabis businesses through the loan application and submission process. Event details>
Tue, May 19 @ 8:00a - VIP GROW - May 2026 - Potomac, MD - FREE
A free, three-day training program helping Veteran-owned businesses scale in government contracting, taught by industry experts. Application required. Event details>
Wed, May 27 @ 2:00p - Entering the NY Cannabis Industry: Licenses, Strategy, and Opportunities - New York, NY - FREE
A practical seminar covering licensing, business strategy, and key steps to successfully enter New York’s cannabis market.. Event details>
Wed, May 27 @ 6:00p - Build the Bridge: A Partnership Lab for Founders, Creators, and Leaders - Baltimore, MD - $39.19
A hands-on workshop helping entrepreneurs build meaningful partnerships, collaborations, and business connections. Event details>
May 28 @ 10:00a - Mid-Atlantic Summit: VA - Vienna, VA - $181.24
An all-day industry summit focused on Virginia’s emerging cannabis market, featuring expert panels, educational sessions, and networking with regional decision-makers. Event details>
Mon, Jun 15 @ 8:00a - 4th Annual East Coast Cannabis Classic: Veterans Fundraiser - York, ME - $578.06
A full-day golf and networking event supporting veterans through community-driven fundraising. Event details>
Sat, Jun 6-7, 2026 - Lebanon Valley Summer Canna-Fest - Lebanon, PA
A massive summer cannabis festival featuring 175+ vendors, live music, food, art, and certifications—making it one of Pennsylvania’s biggest canna celebrations of the year. Event details>
Sat, June 6-7 @ 11:00a - Hemp Harvest Fest - Lebanon, PA - $11.44
A high-energy summer festival with 150+ vendors, live music, food trucks, samples, and all-day community vibes. Event details>
Wed, Jun 17-18 - Hemp Beverage Expo - Austin, TX - $267.09
Discover the nation's largest selection of hemp beverage brands—all in one place. HBE is the first executive-level B2B trade event exclusively focused on hemp beverages featuring delta-9 THC. Event details>
Wed, Jun 17 @ 10:00a - Flower Expo Massachusetts 2026 - Northampton, MA - $267.09
The Northeast’s leading cannabis trade show returns, connecting brands, buyers, and industry pros from across the region. Event details>
Thu, June 26-27, 2026 @ 10:00a - Lucky Leaf Expo Dallas, Tx 2026 - Irving, TX - $39.28 – $499
A major cannabis business expo bringing together 100+ exhibitors, expert-led sessions, and serious networking across every corner of the industry. Event details>
Fri, Aug 7-8 - Lucky Leaf Expo Philadelphia, PA 2026 - Oaks, PA - $39.28 – $499
A two-day industry expo offering exhibitors, education, and networking, capped with an official after-party for the full Philadelphia cannabis experience. Event details>
Tue, Aug 18-19 @ 9:30a - Women in Cannabis Expo "POWERHOUSES" 2026 - Reno, NV - $108.55
A two-day expo bringing together women across the cannabis space for high-impact networking, industry insights, and professional growth. Event details>
Wed, Sep 9 @ 9:00a - PBC Conference 2026 - Washington, DC - $963.38
A premier two-day conference uniting the cannabis banking ecosystem—regulators, financial institutions, and operators for deep dives into payments, compliance, investing, and the future of cannabis finance. Event details>
Tue, Oct 13-15, 2026 - Kansas City, MO
MJU is coming to Kansas City! Join MJ Unpacked—the national event designed for licensed operators, researchers, and investors to discover fresh insights, make meaningful connections, and spark new opportunities to grow their businesses. Event details>
Mon, Oct 19 @ 8:00a - 10th Annual National Cannabis Research Conference - San Diego, CA - $161.90
The most comprehensive interdisciplinary cannabis research conference in the U.S., bringing together scientists, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to explore cannabis science, policy, and innovation shaping the future. Event details>
Mon, Oct 26 @ 8:30a - State of the Cannabis Industry Conference - Boston, MA
A premier, all-day conference bringing together top operators, investors, and regulators for high-level insights, strategy, and networking Event details>
Fri, December 4-6 - Terp Basel
A three-night collision of cannabis, art, music, fashion, and culture featuring live performances, immersive art, brand activations, and a global crowd shaping what’s next. Event details>
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