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This weekend brings talks on the future of startups and the latest from Jupiter, women's soccer, the Whaaat!? Games Festival, a look at food justice in a gentrifying Denver and more.

Friday, Oct. 4

Family Weekend

Oct. 3–6
Enjoy this fall tradition of family events, sessions, receptions and, of course, football!

Every FridayÌý 12:15–12:45Ìý±è.³¾. ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Art Museum
There’s no better way to dive into the weekend than to feel good! Stop by this drop-in workshop for an opportunity to be led through a powerful guided meditation to undo stress, soothe the nervous system and feel better. Let all of your worries drain away. Remember to arrive on time, there is no late admittance.

Take Care Street Fair

1:30–3:30 p.m. Visual Arts Complex
Join your fellow Buffs for some outdoor activities, arts and crafts at the Take Care Street Fair! Free to enter with a Buff OneCard.

3–4:30 p.m. ÌýCASEÌýE422
Join Mara Zepeda, CEO of the startup Switchboard and co-founder of the Zebras Unite network, for an open conversation on how to foster truly inclusive entrepreneurship.ÌýCoffee and snacks provided.Ìý

International Coffee Hour

Every FridayÌý 4–5:30 p.m.
Come enjoy some free coffee, cake and amazing conversations while meeting awesome new people at the weeklyÌýInternational Coffee Hour. Co-hosted by International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) and ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ International, it's a fun way to unwind at the end of a long week! The dining area is located across from Alfred Packer Grill.

6–8Ìýp.m. ÌýCASE, Chancellor's Auditorium
Explorer John Huston will speakÌýabout what's required to achieve extraordinary goals. HeÌýwas part of the first American team to ever cross the Arctic unsupported and can speak to the skills that helped him achieve this amazing feat.ÌýPlease RSVPÌýif you're interested.

Fri-Yay Night: Pearl Street Stampede

6:30–9Ìýp.m. Meet atÌýHUMN 135
Kick off your weekend with Fri-Yay Nights! Meet at Humanities 135 for pizza, then head down Pearl Street together to catch the Pearl Street Stampede.

7–8Ìýp.m. Fiske Planetarium
Join ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Professor Fran Bagenal for a planetarium journey to Jupiter with NASA’s Juno spacecraft. You’ll learn brand new information on what this mission is telling space scientists about the largest planet in our solar system.

Saturday, Oct. 5

9 a.m. to 3Ìýp.m.ÌýÌýATLAS Center
Challenge your inner creativity by connecting with fellow Buffs and playing mind puzzling games that break rulesÌýand are interactive! The game arcade portion of the festival is free (the conference is $30) but to get a spot.

10Ìýa.m. to 4:30 p.m.Ìý Meet atÌýUMC 355
Join the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Environment Center forÌýan opportunity to learn from diverse leaders in Denver serving underrepresented communities in unconventional ways.ÌýThe tour will take you toÌýfarmers market gardens for "food deserts", a pay-what-you-can local food restaurant and more.ÌýTickets are $10, scholarships are available.

2:30 p.m.Ìý Folsom Field
After a big road victory against Arizona State, the Buffs return home to take on the Arizona Wildcats. Get out and support the Buffs on what should be a gorgeousÌýfall Saturday afternoon!

Sunday, Oct. 6

2 p.m.Ìý Prentup Field
Support your nationally ranked Buffs (No. 13) as they take on the Oregon State Beavers on soccer alumnae day.

2 p.m.ÌýÌýUniversity Theatre, Charlotte York Irey Theatre
JoinÌýMFA dance candidates Taylor Madgett and Kshitija SaturdekarÌýfor this dance concert that featuresÌýclassical and contemporary Indian, modern, jazz,Ìýurban styles and hip-hop.