8 things to do this weekend: Stock show, Pearl Street meetup, more
This weekend brings a presentation on the social context of Acacia trees, a basketball game against the Huskies, Women of Color Yoga, late-night breakfast, a Latinx dance show and more.
Christian Kull: Acacia Presentation
3:35–5 p.m. Virtual
Have you ever heard of Acacia trees? Christian Kull, a political ecologist and professor at the University of Lausanne in Switzerland, is giving a presentation on the trees’ history, geography and social context.
CU Night at the Stock Show
8–9 p.m. 4655 Humbolt St., Denver Starting at $24
Enjoy the annual National Western Stock Show with an added CU Boulder twist. Attendees can visit the nursery, petting farm and rodeo. Use the promo code "CUBOULDER" for a special, discounted rate.
Liquid Sky Pretty Lights: The Next Level
10 p.m. Fiske Planetarium $12
Although Pretty Lights hasn’t toured in several years, Fiske's liquid sky engineers will take viewers on a sonic journey through the electronic music of Derek Vincent Smith, who is originally from Colorado.
Saturday, Jan. 21
Pearl Street Buff Meetup
12:30 p.m. UMC
New students are taking a guided tour of Pearl Street. Learn about downtown Boulder’s amazing shops and restaurants.
La Mamá de mi Mamá
6–8 p.m. ATLAS Center
La Mamá de mi Mamácreates a Latinx-centered space that highlights the wisdom of the culture’s music and dance. Enjoy new ways of performativity in Latinx art making.
Buffs After Dark: Board Games and Breakfast
7–10 p.m. UMC 235
Are you hungry? The Center for Student Involvement is serving late-night breakfast food! Attendees will enjoy their meal while playing card and board games.
Sunday, Jan. 22
Men’s basketball vs. Washington State
4 p.m. CU Events Center $30–$78
After taking on the University of Washington, CU is now playing a game against the Washington State University Huskies. Sko Buffs!
Women of Color Yoga
11 a.m.–noon Rec Center
Are you a female or nonbinary person of color? Join this safe and welcoming event to practice yoga. Those participating will go through yoga postures and breathing exercises.