A historic stretch of Delmar Boulevard known for its creative pulse is gaining a new gathering place that allows and celebrates the consumption of cannabis. The Church on Delmar, a newly established 21+ event venue at 6166 Delmar Blvd. situated above Swade Cannabis Dispensary, will host a free grand opening celebration from 6 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27. The event invites the public to explore the space for the first time, with live entertainment, local vendors and a lineup of immersive experiences designed to introduce the venue’s cultural ambitions.
Positioned as both an event destination and community hub, The Church on Delmar aims to carve out a niche within St. Louis’ evolving arts and nightlife ecosystem. Organizers describe the venue as a place designed for connection and creativity, blending social energy with curated programming.
“Delmar has always been a special place: the intersection of counterculture, multi-culture, art, and exploration,” said Sarah Ceti, events manager for The Church on Delmar. “I bought my first pipe just up the street. This street has shaped people for decades, and The Church on Delmar is our love letter back to this city.”
The opening night is designed as a multi-sensory introduction to the space. Guests will enter to live violin music from DP the Violinist, while DJ Rico will provide music throughout the evening. Fire performer Jill Terry is scheduled to deliver a live fire-spinning performance, adding a theatrical element to the celebration.
Food and drink offerings will include light bites from Rooted Buds and a custom cake created by local baker Amy Heffner. Floral arrangements will be provided by Urban Buds, while a nonalcoholic beverage bar curated in partnership with Salem Hemp Kings will feature hemp-infused drinks. The event is supported by sponsors including Swade, Sinse and Gron, which will contribute a specialty mocktail.
Organizers say the grand opening marks the beginning of regular programming at the venue, which plans to host live entertainment, curated cultural events and private gatherings. With its debut, The Church on Delmar joins a corridor long defined by artistic experimentation, now adding another chapter to Delmar’s ever-evolving story. “Counterculture. Multi-culture. Art. Exploration,” Ceti said. “Delmar has always been all of these things. We’re just here to keep the flame burning.”