As a fan of both live music and marijuana, it only makes sense to combine the two. My main problem is that sometimes I'll go see a band somewhere I've never been before and don't know if it's a good idea to bring some weed. I'd eventually like to get a HUGE database of smoker-friendly venues around the US, or the world if we have enough non-USers who would contribute.

Anyway, if you like live music, post all the smoker friendly venues you can remember. Obviously, the type of music is going to effect the amount of smoking going on. Use common sense and be careful about busting out a doobie at a Backstreet Boys show even if the venue is listed here.

Try to post as much information as possible for now. We'll see if this idea flies. I'll start with:

Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, CA, USA. As of 12/31/05-01/01/06 smoking seemed okay just about anywhere inside. I didn't see any busts, and searches seemed to be limited to an old lady who pats you down before you go in. My pockets were full, but she didn't ask to see what I had, so maybe just a formality. Backpacks were being checked, but I'm not sure if the people I saw had weed or pipes in their backpacks, and I'm not sure what would have happened if they did.

Arco Areno in Sacramento, CA, USA. Don't remember the exact date. Summer 2005. Lots of smoking in the "pit". None in the hallways. Didn't see any busts. Police were present out front, bags were seached, and they used a metal detector "wand" but no pat down or pocket check.
streettrash Reviewed by streettrash on . Smoker-friendly venue list As a fan of both live music and marijuana, it only makes sense to combine the two. My main problem is that sometimes I'll go see a band somewhere I've never been before and don't know if it's a good idea to bring some weed. I'd eventually like to get a HUGE database of smoker-friendly venues around the US, or the world if we have enough non-USers who would contribute. Anyway, if you like live music, post all the smoker friendly venues you can remember. Obviously, the type of music is going Rating: 5