13 Things to Do This Weekend: Buffs football and more
This weekend brings talks on the future of startups and the latest from Jupiter, women's soccer, the Whaaat!? Games Festival, a look at food justice in a gentrifying Denver and more.
Family Weekend
Oct. 3–6
Enjoy this fall tradition of family events, sessions, receptions and, of course, football!
Feel Good Fridays
Every Friday 12:15–12:45 p.m. CU Art Museum
There’s no better way to dive into the weekend than to feel good! Stop by this drop-in workshop for an opportunity to be led through a powerful guided meditation to undo stress, soothe the nervous system and feel better. Let all of your worries drain away. Remember to arrive on time, there is no late admittance.
Take Care Street Fair
1:30–3:30 p.m. Visual Arts Complex
Join your fellow Buffs for some outdoor activities, arts and crafts at the Take Care Street Fair! Free to enter with a Buff OneCard.
The Future of Startups, from Unicorns to Zebras
3–4:30 p.m. CASE E422
Join Mara Zepeda, CEO of the startup Switchboard and co-founder of the Zebras Unite network, for an open conversation on how to foster truly inclusive entrepreneurship. Coffee and snacks provided. Please RSVP here.
International Coffee Hour
Every Friday 4–5:30 p.m. UMC grill area
Come enjoy some free coffee, cake and amazing conversations while meeting awesome new people at the weekly International Coffee Hour. Co-hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and CU International, it's a fun way to unwind at the end of a long week! The dining area is located across from Alfred Packer Grill.
Leo Hill Leadership Speaker Series: John Huston
6–8 p.m. CASE, Chancellor's Auditorium
Explorer John Huston will speak about what's required to achieve extraordinary goals. He was part of the first American team to ever cross the Arctic unsupported and can speak to the skills that helped him achieve this amazing feat. Please RSVP if you're interested.
Fri-Yay Night: Pearl Street Stampede
6:30–9 p.m. Meet at HUMN 135
Kick off your weekend with Fri-Yay Nights! Meet at Humanities 135 for pizza, then head down Pearl Street together to catch the Pearl Street Stampede.
Juno: The Latest from Jupiter
7–8 p.m. Fiske Planetarium
Join CU Professor Fran Bagenal for a planetarium journey to Jupiter with NASA’s Juno spacecraft. You’ll learn brand new information on what this mission is telling space scientists about the largest planet in our solar system.
Saturday, Oct. 5
Whaaaaat!? Festival for Games and Experimental Interactions
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ATLAS Center
Challenge your inner creativity by connecting with fellow Buffs and playing mind puzzling games that break rules and are interactive! The game arcade portion of the festival is free (the conference is $30) but register now to get a spot.
Tour: Food Justice in a gentrifying Denver
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meet at UMC 355
Join the CU Environment Center for an opportunity to learn from diverse leaders in Denver serving underrepresented communities in unconventional ways. The tour will take you to farmers market gardens for "food deserts", a pay-what-you-can local food restaurant and more. Tickets are $10, scholarships are available.
Buffs vs. Arizona football
2:30 p.m. Folsom Field
After a big road victory against Arizona State, the Buffs return home to take on the Arizona Wildcats. Get out and support the Buffs on what should be a gorgeous fall Saturday afternoon!
Sunday, Oct. 6
Buffs vs. Oregon State women’s soccer
2 p.m. Prentup Field
Support your nationally ranked Buffs (No. 13) as they take on the Oregon State Beavers on soccer alumnae day.
re-membering: An MFA dance concert
2 p.m. University Theatre, Charlotte York Irey Theatre
Join MFA dance candidates Taylor Madgett and Kshitija Saturdekar for this dance concert that features classical and contemporary Indian, modern, jazz, urban styles and hip-hop.