13 things to do this weekend: Yoga and waffles and more
This weekend brings听Black Love Skate, a CU on the Weekend lecture: 鈥淭he Growing Field of Cannabis Research,鈥澨齱omen鈥檚 basketball games,听鈥淟ove Letters from Jupiter鈥 and more.
听 Noon to 2听p.m. 听 听UMC
Pump up your tires and participate in the international Winter Bike to Work Day challenge. Look for the听"Bike Home" station in the south plaza of the UMC听for some bike-related fun, food and wackiness.听
听 4鈥5:30 p.m. 听UMC听main dining area
Join this weekly gathering 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! Enjoy free coffee, cake and amazing conversations while meeting awesome new people.
Fri-Yay Nights: Heart-opener yoga and chocolates
听 5鈥7:30听p.m. 听Rec Center, Studio 2
Have some Valentine鈥檚 Day fun with heart-opener yoga followed by sweet valentines and delicious chocolate.
鈥淯pdate from Juno: Love Letters from Jupiter鈥
听 7鈥8听p.m.听听Fiske Planetarium
Join Professor听Fran Bagenal for听a journey to Jupiter with NASA鈥檚 Juno spacecraft. You'll learn the latest news this mission is telling us about the largest planet in our solar system.听Please plan to arrive 30 minutes early, as this talk will be very popular.
听 7 p.m. 听CU Events Center
Get out and support your Buffs in this听home game听against Cal!听CU students are admitted free with a valid Buff OneCard.
Black Love Skate
听 8:30鈥11 p.m. 听 听Rec Center, Ice Rink
In partnership with the National Society of Black Engineers, attend this Inclusive Rec event to skate and meet other black students, meet student leaders of black student听clubs, and embrace Black Love by inviting a date (date optional). All are welcome to participate and experience the culture. Skate rentals provided for free.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Adaptation Urbanism with Andres Duany
LGBTQ+ and Allies Yoga and Waffles
听 11:30 a.m. to听12:20 p.m.听听 听Rec Center, Mind Body Studio听
Join this event for all-levels yoga that will use welcoming language and education around the physiological changes that occur in the body while practicing yoga. Practice yoga sequences like sun salutation and seated meditation and learn how to use movement and breathing patterns to dispel negative thoughts. There will be free waffles for participants to enjoy at the end of class!
鈥淭he Growing Field of 鈥–annabis Research鈥
听 1鈥3听p.m.听听 听Biotech Building, Butcher Auditorium
In this CU on the Weekend lecture, Daniela Vergara, a research associate who is also part of the cannabis industry, will describe the latest results of her cannabis genomics research.听She will discuss future research directions and how her investigation can inform consumers, legislators, growers and breeders.听This presentation is free听but limited to the first 200 people who arrive
听 7:30 p.m. 听Imig Music, Music Theatre
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee听has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience. Can't make it? Catch it Friday night.
Sunday, Feb. 16
听 听6 a.m Williams Village, 6:15 a.m Kittredge, 6:30 a.m Farrand Field听
Buy a ski bus ticket for $20, catch the bus to Winter Park and come shred some gnar at the mountain!
听 Noon 听CU Events Center
Get out and support your Buffs in this听home game听against Cal!听CU students are admitted free with a valid Buff OneCard.
听 Feb. 16 听 7:30 p.m. 听
The CU Choirs present a sampling of the music they're singing this spring.听听Please note: The location has changed from Grusin Music Hall due to a roof leak.听
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