On Monday, April 19, join us for Bicycle Day to celebrate the 78th anniversary of Dr. Albert Hofmann’s first intentional experience with lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). LSD is a semi-synthetic compound first developed in 1938 by Dr. Albert Hofmann at the Sandoz pharmaceutical company in Basel, Switzerland. Dr. Hofmann first discovered the psychedelic effects of LSD through accidental exposure to the substance on April 16, 1943.
On April 19, 1943, Dr. Hofmann became the first person to intentionally experience the psychedelic effects of LSD. After Dr. Hofmann first discovered its effects in 1943, LSD quickly became recognized for its possible therapeutic effects. LSD also played a significant role in the discovery of the serotonin neurotransmitter system and the polymerase chain reaction.
To commemorate the 78th anniversary of Dr. Hofmann’s discovery, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is proud to present a list of curated offerings hosted by the psychedelic community.
Visionary Art with Alex Grey and Allyson Grey
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (PST)
Immerse yourself in the world of psychedelic art in a journey guided by visionary artists Alex Grey and Allyson Grey, the founders of the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM), featuring a conversation with MAPS Founder Rick Doblin, Ph.D.
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Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM) Art Gallery
3:30 PM (PST)
Chapel of Sacred Mirrors (CoSM) is hosting a virtual art gallery on Bicycle Day, featuring visionary artwork from Alex Grey and Allyson Grey.
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Ozzo Virtual Community Space
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PST)
Online events platform Ozzo is creating a virtual space for MAPS supporters to connect during the Bicycle Day celebration.
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Fireside Project Peer Support and Harm Reduction
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM (PST)
Fireside Project provides free, confidential peer support. You can call or text Fireside Project at 6-2FIRESIDE / (623) 473-7433, or connect with volunteers using the live chat functionality on firesideproject.org.
Hope Within Reach: A Benefit Show
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (PST)
Attend Hope Within Reach to celebrate Bicycle Day, learn about psychedelics, and experience live music performed by Little Star, Nathan Fields, Porangui, Desert Dwellers. This event is a benefit show to support The Psychedelic Therapist, a new documentary about MDMA-assisted therapy.
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Salt City Psychedelic Therapy and Research (SCPTR) Bicycle Day 2021
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (PST)
Join Salt City Psychedelic Therapy & Research (SCPTR) and psychedelic organizations in the Salt Lake City area to celebrate Bicycle Day with other like-minded individuals throughout Utah.
Visionary Art Gallery Hosted by H+ Creative
Boutique creative studio H+ Creative is hosting a virtual art gallery using the Ozzo events platform during Bicycle Day, featuring contributions from a variety of established visionary artists.
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Live Music: DJ Set by Christian Ortiz and Androyd
9:00 PM (PST)
Conclude your celebration during a live music set performed by DJs Christian Ortiz and Androyd on Twitch. Playing off each others’ idiosyncrasies, they present dance music of many different styles and from all over the world.
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NFT Art Auction: Bicycle Day #1 by Michael Divine
Visionary artist Michael Divine’s original Bicycle Day artwork is available through an auction for purchasing as a non-fungible token (NFT), a process powered by cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to verify exclusive ownership of unique content through blockchain technology. Profits from the sale of this digital artwork will be donated to MAPS.
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*MAPS and its subsidiaries are not associated with external events and do not make any representations or endorsements about any non-MAPS events, resources, or social online gatherings listed here. MAPS is simply providing this list as a service to the general psychedelic community.
