With in-person smoke-in a no-go, 4/20 sponsors line up of virtual live shows and fundraising drives

With 4/20 just days away and a no-nonsense stay-away order in place from the Mayor and SFPD, 420 Hippie Hill and the event's other sponsors and partners are lining up a day of festive programming for marijuana enthusiasts to enjoy from their couches.

A heartfelt message from the Ambassador of the Bay Area, @E40.

Don’t gather for 4/20. Stay home, stay safe. Protect your family and your community. pic.twitter.com/MWHAIVpJeG

— London Breed (@LondonBreed) April 17, 2020

420 Hippie Hill announced their cancellation just days into the shelter-in-place order, but organizer Alex Aquino worked to line up alternative live programming since then.

One lineup, hosted by Weedmaps, will stream live from noon to 5 p.m.

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420 is best spent together and for the 420est 4/20 of the century, we're making sure that's possible. 💯 Kick back at home and enjoy performances, prize giveaways, and more. It's all going down next Monday, April 20, 2020 from 12PM - 5PM PST 🌿🥦🌳⛽🔥🍯 See you behind the screen! #WMHigherTogether Weedmaps.com/420

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The Weedmaps show, "Higher Together," will include a headlining DJ set by Wiz Kalifah, as well as appearances by Berner, Billy Ray Cyrus, Joey CoCo Diaz, Ari Lennox, Stephen Marley, Tycho, Dave East, Cam'ron, Alchemist, Tony Hinchcliffe, Chaunte Wayans, and Kitty Cash.

Proceeds from the streaming show's donation drive will benefit the Last Prisoners Project. 

There's also the Great American Sesh In, whose proceeds will benefit Direct Relief, for COVID-19 first responders.

INITIAL LINE UP ANNOUNCED! We are excited to announce our first initial artist line up & #cannabis luminaries participating in our 4/20 livestream fundraiser! Who’s ready to #FlattenThe420Curve & tune in to #TheGreatAmericanSeshIn this Monday?! ⁣⁣⁣https://t.co/kpjSnitYoh pic.twitter.com/g9tdFMHkmq

— The Great American Sesh In (@420SeshIn) April 15, 2020

The Sesh In will feature "artists and musicians, comedians [and] industry luminaries," with performances from B-Real, Tommy Chong, Rob Garza, A-1, Beebs, Big Light, Boyfriend, David Gans, DJ Airwolf, DJ Shortkut, Geographer, Roots of Creation and more. Tune in all day to catch the live stream.

Berner's On Haight, the Upper Haight's only marijuana dispensary, will be open during regular hours but is encouraging patrons to stay home and order online.

A representative from Berner's said 4/20 specials were still to-be-announced, but would likely include some luxury swag bags, package deals, or luxury boxes.