Happy February Buffs! We’ve had some beautiful weather so far and it’s expected to continue through the week so get outside and do something fun. I am Sarah Ellsworth: IPHY major, Boulder native, and event connoisseur, writing to you from the comfort of beautiful ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder on all of your weekly opportunities for community involvement, educational whatnot and supreme fun. Per usual, have a great week!
Tuesday, Feb.Ìý7
Bawdy Bodies: Satires of Unruly Women.ÌýThis new exhibition at the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Art Museum in the Visual Arts Complex features 18thÌýcentury satirical cartoons of British women- a window into another time and another culture.ÌýThis exhibit is open daily this week from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., so swing by and learn a thing or two.
Wednesday, Feb.Ìý8
Poetry workshop with Toluwanimi.ÌýJoin Nigerian poet and Denver’s Youth Poetry Laureate Toluwanimi Oluwafunmilayo Obiwole for a free poetry workshop at the Dennis Small Cultural Center (UMC 204) from 4:30 to 6 p.m. If you love poetry, and you could tweak your work, this is an excellent opportunity to learn from a master. Bring some paper and your creative vibes!
Reflections Unheard: Black Women in Civil RightsÌý²õ³¦°ù±ð±ð²Ô¾±²Ô²µ.ÌýIn honor of Black History Month, come by CHEM 142 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. for a free movie screening about black women in civil rights. Bring a friend and come soak up some history. There will be free food as well.Ìý
Thursday, Feb.Ìý9
Branch Out: Henna class.ÌýIf you love henna, the beautiful temporary Indian tattoos, then swing by the Dennis Small Cultural Center (UMC 204) from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Ìýfor a free henna tattoo and free food. You will also be schooled on the history and significance of henna while you create your own.
Buffalo Nites: Drag bingo.ÌýIf you’re feeling lucky, then get ye to the North Dining Room of the UMC from 7 to 9 p.m.Ìýfor some free drag bingo. You could win prizes and eat lots of fee food provided by the Center for Student Involvement. Don’t miss out!
Friday, Feb.Ìý10
Global Warming Demystified.ÌýIf climate change has you boggled, or you just want to brush up on your facts, then come to Fiske PlanetariumÌýat 7 p.m. Astrophysicist Jeffrey Bennett, who literally wrote the book on global warming, will be there to present the science and answer any questions you may have. Tickets are $7 for students.
MoanaÌý²õ³¦°ù±ð±ð²Ô¾±²Ô²µ.ÌýBe sure to catch the very popular new animated film, starring The Rock, for free in CHEM 140Ìýat 8 p.m., courtesy of the one and only Program Council. Moana, which has received excellent reviews from critics, takes place in ancient Polynesia. Admission and popcorn are free for all.Ìý
Saturday, Feb.Ìý11
¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä onÌýthe Weekend: "What Darwin Didn’t Know ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Animal Evolution."ÌýJoin Daniel Medeiros for a free lecture open to all on evolutionary biology. Medeiros will be discussing animal diversity and gene editing in the Butcher Auditorium of the East Campus Biotech buildingÌýfrom 1 to 3 p.m. Whether you’re a science aficionado or just a curious student, you’ll want to catch this lecture!
¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä guitar festival.ÌýThis weekend, amazing musicians converge on ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä for the annual guitar festival. Cellist Kimberly Patterson and guitarist Patrick Sutton perform a free concert in the Grusin Music Hall from 8 to 9 p.m., andÌýthe international guitar competition final round will be decided from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 12 in the same venue. Don’t miss out on some incredible performances.
Monday, Feb.Ìý13
Community bowling.ÌýBring your friends toÌýcommunity bowling night at The Connection, hosted by the Black Student Alliance in honor of Black History Month. From 6 to 8 p.m.Ìýyou can enjoy free bowling and a ton of fun! All are welcome so come on down!
