This weekend brings the Project Kind 5K and open mic night for mental health awareness, a showing of The Whale, a farming service opportunity, the West African Highlife Ensemble, a dive into the night sky, Passport to Asia and more.
Friday, April 7
Ìý9:30–10:30 a.m. ​ÌýCMCI Studio
Visual artist and graphic designer Parisa Tashakori is visiting campusÌýto talk about her commercial design work in Iran, messages and more.Ìý
Ìý6:30–9 p.m.Ìý​ÌýMacky AuditoriumÌýÌý$0–$20
Embrace serendipity by opening yourself up to new ideas, cultures and perspectives. This event will help students embrace the unknown.Ìý
Ìý6:30–10:30 p.m.Ìý​ÌýFolsom Stadium, Byron R. White Club
Join this celebration of Asian culture and heritage, hosted by Asian Unity. There will be live performances, free food catered from locally owned Asian restaurants and more. The event is free and open to all, regardless of background! Register to attend.
Ìý7–10 p.m.Ìý​ÌýThe ConnectionÌý
Health and Wellness Services is having a Succulent Social! Students will plant succulents and enjoy free food from Cosmo’s Pizza.Ìý
Ìý8 p.m.Ìý​ÌýCHEM 140
The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser, is a film about the relationship between an obese English teacher and his daughter.Ìý
Saturday, April 8
Ìý10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.Ìý​ÌýWild Child Farm
Take part in an upcoming farming service opportunity, just North of Boulder. Those in attendance will receive a free lunch.Ìý
Ìý11 a.m.–3 p.m.Ìý​ Start at theÌýVisual Arts Complex
Engage with yourÌýcommunity and further conversations about mental health this weekend. Complete a 5KÌýor come toÌýcheer on fellow Buffs. Free for runners and spectators. Volunteers neededÌýto help with day-of race operations.
Ìý6–8:30 p.m.Ìý​ Crown Institute
Watch or perform spoken word, poetry, musical performances and more at this "Open Wound"Ìýopen mic night.ÌýFree food is provided, but please be sure to grab a ticket if you plan to attend. Volunteers needed for set-up and clean-up.
Ìý7:30 p.m.Ìý​ÌýImig Music, Grusin Music Hall
Enjoy a free performance from the West African Highlife Ensemble, the first university ensemble in the U.S. to perform highlife music.
Sunday, April 9
Ìý2:30–3:30 p.m.Ìý​ÌýFiske PlanetariumÌýÌý$8–$12
The night sky is filled with many patterns that past civilizations have looked to for guidance. Get a sense of your own universe with this planetarium presentation.
