Yes, there is an event dedicated to "medical" marijuana in Vancouver, and yes, you'd better believe Charlie Murphy is going to sing its praised. Helping "distressed" men and women the world over, it's about time somebody gave the miracle plant a bit of recognition, and knowing a bit about the "medical" crowd suggests this is one party you don't want to miss.

Billed as an exclusive event catering to medical marijuana users and the licensed growers who supply them, the Kush Cup does indeed include three days of intensive judging of the products to determine whose weed reigns supreme. However, there is more to the multi-day event than just honouring the finest herb.

In its second year, it has expanded to include a Vancouver Health Expo, live music and comedy performances and some serious parties for everyone.

“It’s a multi-layered event with two aspects to it, the health expo and the entertainment experience,” said organizer Mark Klokeid.

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