10 things to do this weekend: Buff Meetups, 'Stranger Things' laser show, more
This weekend brings ice bumper cars, Drag Queen Bingo, yoga and fitness classes, a free screening of Fast & Furious 9, a Chautauqua hike for grad students and more.
Connect at The Rec
Aug. 27–29
​ Times vary
Rec Center
Stop by The Rec for swimming, ice bumper cars, buffalo yoga, free fitness classes and more! Visit the Rec Center’s website for a complete schedule and come find your fit at The Rec.
Buff Meetups
Aug. 27–28,
​ Times vary
Locations vary
Get to know your fellow Buffs! Whether you're interested in travel, sustainable living, computer games or other interests, attend a meetup group and make new friends! Buff Meetups are a great way to find your community on campus. Be sure to register in advance to attend the meetup you want!
​ 5–6 p.m.
Rec Center, Studio 1
Join the Rec Center for a free power barre class. This barre-inspired class provides total-body conditioning by combining the movements found in athletics, pilates and ballet. This low-impact class will target your hips, thighs, glutes and abs.
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​ 7:30 p.m.
Chem 140
Bring your popcorn and a friend and come watch Fast & Furious 9: The Fast Saga, where Dom and the crew must take on an international terrorist who turns out to be Dom and Mia's estranged brother. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; the film begins at 8 p.m.
Fiske Planetarium laser show: Stranger Things
​ 9–10 p.m.
Fiske Planetarium
Experience the ’80s tunes and soundscapes from Stranger Things reinterpreted in the vibrant laser lights of Fiske Planetarium.
Saturday, Aug. 28
​ 7 p.m.
UMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Get lucky with Drag Queen Bingo! Bring your friends, and win tons of cool prizes. Featuring Jessica L’Whore and Lala Shearz. You don’t want to miss this.
​ 7 p.m.
Macky Auditorium
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Don't miss the Colorado MahlerFest Orchestra as it performs Mahler’s fifth symphony, which was composed in 1901–02. The concert will also include the world premiere of a new symphony written during the pandemic by leading British symphonist Philip Sawyers.
Sunday, Aug. 29
​ 9 a.m. to noon
​ Rec Center, Adventure Resource Center
Connect with other graduate students while enjoying a morning hike at Chautauqua Park. Registration required by 8 p.m. Aug. 27.
​ 11:30 a.m.
​ Prentup Field
Come support the Buffs as they take on the No. 1 Florida State Seminoles in this early-season power matchup.