This weekend brings a gardening workshop,听Sikh Week: Bhangra Night, Aquaman听screening,听Children鈥檚 Miracle Network fundraiser,听Journal Twenty Twenty听launch event,听CU lacrosse vs. Cal and more.
Friday, April 12
1鈥�5听辫.尘. Village Center, Campus Startup Hub
Learn the basics of gardening in the high desert Colorado foothills! In this Sustainability Skills workshop with permaculture instructor Kelly Simmons, gain hands-on experience with seeds, soil and planting so you feel ready to grow your own this spring! Participants will receive handouts on building soil and a Boulder planting guide along with an opportunity to plant and take home a transplant pot of seeds. Admission is $15, and enrollment is limited so !
7鈥�9 p.m. ATLAS 100
Join this on-campus听a capella group as they听present their favorite pieces.
7鈥�9 p.m.
Join Journal Twenty Twenty for a听celebration of the launch of its 2019 edition. Keynote speakers from the publication will talk about its creation.
8鈥�11听辫.尘. Chem 140
Looking for a relaxing way to spend your Friday night? Join the and watch Aquaman, a movie about a fantastic underwater hero! Free admission and popcorn.
鈥淥nce home to the most advanced civilization on Earth, the city of Atlantis is now an underwater kingdom ruled by the power-hungry King Orm. With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the remaining oceanic people鈥攁nd then the surface world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm鈥檚 half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne. With help from royal counselor Vulko, Aquaman must retrieve the legendary Trident of Atlan and embrace his destiny as protector of the deep.鈥�
The Light Shines On
Grab some popcorn, perhaps some tissues, and settle in to see the full-length CU Boulder film, now available online. A pride-swelling experience, you'll learn about the profound impact former CU president George Norlin had, the groundbreaking steps Mary Rippon took as the first female professor, the powerful stories of our late astronauts aboard the Challenger and Columbia space shuttles and much more.
CWA weekend sessions
From panel discussions to keynote speeches, performances and more鈥攖here's plenty going on at the听Conference on World Affairs this weekend. Take a look at the sessions you don't want to miss. Plus, many sessions can be joined via livestream from the comfort of your couch!
8 p.m to midnight听听Idea Forge
Join the Colorado Bhangra Team for an open dance floor, and learn the听exciting dance form: Bhangra. Free and open to all.
Saturday, April 13
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.听 Rec听Center, Lower Gyms
Check out the annual dance marathon, which aims to support the Children鈥檚 Miracle Network and the Children鈥檚 Hospital of Colorado. More than 31 student groups will be participating, and community members are welcome to join in the festivities and fundraising.听
SUEP Scholars Conference
12:30鈥�5:15听p.m.听听Eaton听first floor
Come check out some听exceptional undergraduate research, scholarly and creative work at CU at the SUEP Scholars Conference. Drop in for one or more panel sessions, reception/poster session or the closing creative salon.
Extreme Bowling
7 p.m.听 The Connection
Enjoy the fun of bowling with black lights, colored lane lights and color pins. It鈥檚 the only 鈥渆xtreme bowling鈥� you鈥檒l find in Boulder鈥攁nd it鈥檚 fun for everyone!
Pulse of Nature IV Live Concert
8鈥�9:30听p.m. 听Fiske Planetarium
Cruise over to Fiske for a live show that combines images of natural landscapes, the world听and the universe with an epic live concert. This extraordinary musical experience will feature 14- and 16-string guitarist and composer听Javier Sep煤lveda,听world-renowned guitarist and composer听Fareed Haque,听Daniel Carillo听on drums,听Katana Van Valen听on keyboards听and听Phill Moss听on electric bass.听鈥婽ickets are $20.
8:30鈥�11:30听p.m. Club 156
In the mood for a night of jamming out? Make your way down to Club 156 to listen to the American producer McKenzie Morrow, who is known around the world as Carbin! Admission is $15.
Sunday, April 14
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.听听Duane Physics
Want to raise money for a good cause, and challenge yourself? The Miles for Mental Health 5K听benefits the CU community and outreach for psychological services, including the CAPS service for students. Tickets are $15, and participants can walk, run听or jog!听Check in starts at 8 a.m. outside of Duane Physics and Astrophysics.
Need more things to do?
3鈥�7 p.m. UMC 235,听Glenn Miller Ballroom
Stop by the various booths at CU鈥檚 International Festival and check out all of the countries that are represented on our campus! Join for free food, music, crafts and lots of opportunities to learn about other cultures.
3鈥�5听p.m. 听Kittredge Field鈥�
Get out and support the CU women鈥檚 lacrosse team as they celebrate their graduating seniors at this upcoming game. Go Buffs!
