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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. 

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Friday, Jan. 20

   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. 

   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

   12:30 p.m.    UMC
New students are taking a guided tour of Pearl Street. Learn about downtown Boulder’s amazing shops and restaurants. 

   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. 

   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

   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! 

   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.