Medical Marijuana & Cannabis Institute of the Bay Area

07/28/2025

Richard Lee didn’t just advocate for change—he built the foundation we all stand on.

As founder of Oaksterdam University, the godfather of the modern legalization movement, and a fearless voice for justice, Richard transformed cannabis education, policy, and culture.

We wrote about his life and legacy here:
👉 https://oaksterdam.com/richard-lee-cannabis-reform-legacy/

Now, we want to hear from you.

If Richard Lee or Oaksterdam impacted your journey, share your story using and tag University.

We’ll be resharing tributes as a living memorial to the man who sparked a movement.
Let’s honor him together.

Let’s carry the torch forward.

06/24/2025

Festivarians~ A generous friend asked me if she could make a tax deductible financial donation to HSMF because she can't make it this year, and she wants it to continue so we can all keep going in 2026 and beyond. High Sierra Foundation is able to accept your tax deductible donations to directly help support the Festival's operation. Please use the link below if you or someone you know is in a position to help out in that way. Thanks!

Help me spread the word about High Sierra Foundation. Together we can make a difference.

04/19/2025

Tomorrow 4/20 at Toot’s in Crockett, a rare chance to see Love Mischief take the music of the Grateful Dead to new Heights! Pre-show pre-roll giveaway at 4:20, early show 4:30-8 ish.

10/15/2024

This moved me

Musical guest Stevie Nicks performs "The Lighthouse" on Saturday Night Live.Saturday Night Live. Stream now on Peacock: https://pck.tv/3n1IyzKSubscribe to SN...

06/08/2024

Don't miss LIKE A ROSE: A Tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band with Heart & Soul coming to the Ivy Room on Sunday July 28th for a late afternoon very Jerry soiree. Tix are live now at MRHATPRESENTS dot com

06/04/2024

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05/15/2024

I’m so stoked to be hosting The Gold Souls & EnSPirits- Funk Soul Dance Party June 1st in Sugartown. Check out how badass The Gold Souls are! They are also playing this weekend at the The Golden Road Gathering 2024 Enspirits is a project featuring Victoria Theodore, an amazing musician who has toured the world with Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder and was in The Arsenio Hall Show band. Thanks for supporting great live music in the East Bay! Thanks to Toot's Tavern for hosting this special event.

We're excited to present our song Human Beings as a submission for NPR's 2024 Tiny Desk Concert Series!After exploring relationships with time, work, goals, ...

05/09/2024

TOMORROW NIGHT! Smoked Out Soul brings the best dance party in the Bay back to the Ivy Room- its a 510 Freak Out on 5/10. Not to be missed. (see comments for deets)

04/30/2024

Hallelujah

Cannabis is currently classified along with drugs like he**in and L*D. The DEA is expected to reschedule it into a category that includes Tylenol and steroids.

04/24/2024

Join me Sunday for an early show in the East Bay with my favorite NorCal Jamband Love Mischief joined by special guest, teen guitar star Bella Rayne and opening sets by Bear Necessities (The Bay's newest and youngest Dead Tribute) and Midnight Mirage. 6 pm start. Come out and support the next generation carrying on the Grateful Dead Songbook.

04/14/2024

Let’s do this!

04/12/2024

Thanks for sharing and supporting live music 🎵