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
听9:30鈥�10:30 a.m. 鈥嬏�CMCI Studio
Visual artist and graphic designer Parisa Tashakori is visiting campus听to talk about her commercial design work in Iran, messages and more.听
听6:30鈥�9 p.m.听鈥嬏�Macky Auditorium听听$0鈥�$20
Embrace serendipity by opening yourself up to new ideas, cultures and perspectives. This event will help students embrace the unknown.听
听6:30鈥�10:30 p.m.听鈥嬏�Folsom 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.
听7鈥�10 p.m.听鈥嬏�The Connection听
Health and Wellness Services is having a Succulent Social! Students will plant succulents and enjoy free food from Cosmo鈥檚 Pizza.听
听8 p.m.听鈥嬏�CHEM 140
The Whale, starring Brendan Fraser, is a film about the relationship between an obese English teacher and his daughter.听
Saturday, April 8
听10 a.m.鈥�1:30 p.m.听鈥嬏�Wild Child Farm
Take part in an upcoming farming service opportunity, just North of Boulder. Those in attendance will receive a free lunch.听
听11 a.m.鈥�3 p.m.听鈥� Start at the听Visual Arts Complex
Engage with your听community and further conversations about mental health this weekend. Complete a 5K听or come to听cheer on fellow Buffs. Free for runners and spectators. Volunteers needed听to help with day-of race operations.
听6鈥�8:30 p.m.听鈥� Crown Institute
Watch or perform spoken word, poetry, musical performances and more at this "Open Wound"听open mic night.听Free food is provided, but please be sure to grab a ticket if you plan to attend. Volunteers needed for set-up and clean-up.
听7:30 p.m.听鈥嬏�Imig 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
听2:30鈥�3:30 p.m.听鈥嬏�Fiske Planetarium听听$8鈥�$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.
