10 things to do this week: Sept. 5 edition
This week's top events include a pop-up donation drive for the Hurricane Harvey-devastated area, free lunch with The Herd, a Mozart concert at the Dairy Arts Center, Education Abroad's Fall Fair, a student improv comedy show, first monthly CU on Friday, Saturday's official pre-game tailgate, a multicultural festival at the Boulder County Fairgrounds and Boulder Pridefest.
Wednesday, Sept. 6
Pop-up donation drive
The CU Athletics Department needs your donations to help victims of Hurricane Harvey. CU Athletics will be collecting donations from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the corner of Discovery Drive and Innovation Drive (just south of Potts Field on East Campus). CU Athletics will give two tickets to Saturday's football game against Texas State to each person who donates items (while supplies last). Items requested for donation include: Bottled water, non-perishable food items, hygiene products, cleaning supplies and gently used clothing.
Welcome Wednesday with The Herd
One of the many reasons we love The Herd is, each month, they provide all CU Boulder students with free lunch from one of Boulder’s awesome restaurants. For the first Welcome Wednesday of the year, get lunch provided by Modern Market between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Koenig Alumni Center.
Film screening: Chasing Coral
From Jeff Orlowski, the director of the popular and influential documentary Chasing Ice, comes a new masterpiece about the progressing disappearance of coral reefs all over the world. Come see it for free and learn about this global problem at 7:30 p.m. in Muenzinger Auditorium.
Thursday, Sept. 7
CU at the Dairy: Miraculous Mozart
Come and hear Mozart’s Piano Concertos Nos. 14 and 15 (which never go out of style) with pianist David Korevaar and the College of Music Faculty Orchestra. They perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Boulder Dairy Arts Center—an excellent place to hear a concert. Tickets start at $10.
Friday, Sept. 8
Education Abroad Fall Fair
Stop by the University Memorial Center (UMC) fountain area from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about your chance to study, intern and participate in research and service-learning opportunities abroad during Education Abroad's Fall Fair. Recently returned Education Abroad alumni and staff will be on hand to share what it’s like to live and learn abroad, find affordable programs and build your résumé with an international experience.
Left Right Tim show
Drop in and see CU Boulder's very own Left Right Tim, a student improv comedy group that performs on a weekly basis at Hale Science, room 270. Tickets are $3 at the door for this hilarious comedy show, and everyone is welcome.
CU on Friday
Kick off the weekend with fellow Buffs and show your CU pride from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Connection. Previously known as First Friday Buff Club, the series will return this semester as CU on Friday. Students, faculty and staff are invited to join. The September event is sponsored by CU Student Government.
Saturday, Sept. 9
Ralphie's Corral: CU vs. Texas State
Head over to Daune Field for the free tailgate held before all CU football games at Folsom Field. This week's kickoff is at noon, and the corral opens at 9 a.m. Don't miss your chance at a photo op with Ralphie—the best mascot in college football! There also will be performances by the CU Marching Band and Spirit Squad, premium giveaways including CU Nike gear and pictures with Chip. No registration is needed.
La Fiesta World Party
Swing by the Boulder Country Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Rd., between 7:30 p.m. and midnight for a multicultural festival and celebration featuring food, art, dance and live music from all over the world. Tickets are $25 and will benefit Intercambio, an English education and cultural unity program.
Sunday, Sept. 10
Boulder Pridefest
Come and celebrate Boulder pride and the LGBTQ community at this fun annual festival at Central Park, located at 13th and Canyon. From 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., there will be local vendors, live music, tons of good food, and health and wellness information for everyone. Bring your friends, bring your pride and come enjoy this free event!