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San Diego Brew Fest

January 8, 2022 / San Diego Sip and savor over 200 beers from 70 breweries at the post-COVID return of this beloved event. General admission includes unlimited samples, live music, and food truck access. Before imbibing, fuel up with 10 food trucks serving tasty cuisine, play lawn games, or simply catch a cover band concert. Held at Liberty Station from noon to 4 p.m. sandiegobeerfest.com

GOAT YOGA on the Farm

Practice your cat and cow poses with barnyard animals at Lemos Farms’ goat yoga classes on Saturday mornings. Just bring your yoga mat and meet at the barn in Northern California’s Half Moon Bay for a 45-minute yoga session complete with 15 small goats. In this uniquely entertaining class, these cuties may climb on your back during child’s pose, chew on your mat, or simply cuddle with you during savasana. Followed by petting zoo time with the goats. lemosfarm.com

Laugh It Up IN SAN FRANCISCO

Boost your mood with nonstop comedy acts performing stand-up, sketches, improv, storytelling, and more at the 20th anniversary edition of SF Sketchfest. This internationally recognized and critically acclaimed event features two weeks of comedy from famous and up-and-coming comedians. Sketchfest differs from other festivals by offering intimate live performances and discussions not typically found at comedy festivals. Held January 7–23 at locations throughout San Francisco. sfsketchfest.com

STEP INSIDE The Matrix

Walk in Neo’s footsteps with a tour of The Matrix Resurrection’s fi lming sites in San Francisco. The original fi lm revolutionized the sci-fi genre with its 1999 release, and the fourth installment—fi lmed in San Francisco in 2020—promises to captivate fans all over again. On this self-guided tour, cinephiles can go down the rabbit hole around the city to see iconic sites from the fi lm. Explore charming neighborhoods like North Beach and Russian Hill, then head downtown and along the water to get your fi ll of San Francisco fun. Access a digital map of SF Travel’s The Matrix Resurrection’s fi lm locations tour to guide your journey through the city—just don’t take any blue or red pills from strangers along the way. sftravel.com

TASTE A Sunday Smorgasburg

Taste Los Angeles’ best cuisine at Smorgasburg L.A., America’s largest open-air food market. Every Sunday nearly 50,000 people visit to taste inventive fare and shop for wares from local vendors. If you’re still not comfortable with crowds, utilize the Smorg Delivered program to enjoy select vendor fare with pickup or delivery. Held rain or shine at Row DTLA. la.smorgasburg.com

JOIN THE TOP CANNABIS GROWERS AND COMPANIES AT THE Emerald Cup

PAPER YOUR WALLS IN Mind-Altering Motifs

Showcase your cannabis love with home designer Aimee Wilder’s new whimsical wallpaper collection from Melloaid. These new botanical wallpapers emphasize the healing, calming properties of psychonautic experiences and blend beautifully with any home style aesthetic. Choose from a wide variety of colors, patterns, psychoactive molecules, and motifs that help take your mind into a mystical state. aimeewilder.com

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CABERNET AND CANNABIS

Experience the fl avors of Wine Country with these new rapid-effect CBD gummies made with real wine and sun-grown cannabis. Choose between relaxing Tart Cherry Pinot Noir, calming Sparkling Strawberry Rose, and energizing Peach Prosecco. Enjoy the fresh fl avors and feel a buzz—without intoxication—in as little as 15 minutes. thegardensociety.com

On-Trend Flowers

FOR YOUTHFUL USERS From sweet, smooth Watermelon Sherbet to euphorbia-inducing Tropical Cookies, High 90’s is introducing its fi rst fl avored-cannabis fl ower line. Featuring potent fl avors and a clean burn, High 90’s provides the hit you crave with 35% THC for fun, euphoric vibes. Available only in California. high90s.com

Soothe Sore Muscles WITH A PURE CANNABIS SALVE After a tough workout, soothe sore muscles, reduce swelling, and calm infl ammation with Autumn Brands’ Nourishing Joint and Muscle Salve. The company is 50%-women-owned and grows its pesticide-free cannabis for this salve in sunny Santa Barbara County. Each batch is loaded with 400 mg of estate-grown cannabis CBD paired with essential oils, magnesium, and arnica to calm your muscles and mind. Added THC provides targeted pain relief. autumnbrands.com