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10 things to do this weekend: Fly a kite, catch Ant-Man and the Wasp, more

This weekend brings the Buffs Bash tailgate, the Asia Symposium, a yoga sculpting session, a Habitat for Humanity volunteer opportunity, free groceries from Whole Foods, an Earth Day show and more.

People observe a giant glowing Earth globe
Friday, April 21

  10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.   CASE E422
The 2023 Asia Symposium will explore the legacies of imperialism and colonialism in Asia. Learn more about the changing climate of Asia by listening to scholarly panelists throughout the day. 

  4–6 p.m.   Eaton Humanities, 1B80
Enjoy a traditional blini and a performance by Planina, a local singing group that specializes in contemporary East European folk music. 

Free Friday Power Hour: Yoga Sculpt

  5 p.m.   Rec Center, Studio 2
This full-body workout focuses on developing your core for future yoga poses. Focus on strength while finding stability and calm within. 

  8 p.m.   ​CHEM 140
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a 2023 sequel. It stars Paul Rudd as Ant-Man and Evangeline Lilly as the Wasp.


Saturday, April 22

Get ready for Black and Gold Day

Show off your Buff pride during Black and Gold Day on Saturday, April 22. Whether you’ll be on campus, attending a watch party or cheering from home, here are some tips to get ready for the day.

  8 a.m.–4 p.m.   ​Ponderosa Mobile Home Park
Build new, affordable and energy efficient homes with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers can expect to be doing hands-on outdoor construction work. 

  1–1:45 p.m.   UMC
The Environmental Center and Â鶹ӰԺ Food Rescue are partnering up to combat food insecurity. Stop by the UMC (in front of Starbucks) on Saturday to pick up free fresh food from Whole Foods. 

  10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.   ​Koenig Alumni Center
With the addition of Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders, many fans have high hopes for the upcoming football season. Stop by the alumni tailgate before the spring football game!


Sunday, April 23

Kite Flying Fair

  10 a.m.–3 p.m.   ​Business Field
It's National Kite Month! The CU Integrated Teaching and Learning Pre-College Engineering team is hosting a free fair with hands-on aerospace and atmospheric expo activities. 

  2:30–3:30 p.m.   ​Fiske Planetarium   $8–$12
In celebration of Earth Day, visit Fiske Planetarium for an unforgettable experience. Bella Gaia tells a cosmic story that explores the universe. 

  7:30 p.m.   ​Imig Music, Grusin Music Hall
Grace your ears by attending the College of Music’s graduate conducting recital, featuring the Treble Chorus and University Choir.