Published: Aug. 26, 2021

This weekend bringsÌýice bumper cars, Drag Queen Bingo, yoga and fitness classes, a free screening of Fast & Furious 9,Ìýa Chautauqua hikeÌýfor grad students and more.

Students eating pizza during Connect at The Rec event in 2018Friday, Aug. 27

Connect at The Rec

ÌýAug. 27–29 ​ÌýTimes varyÌýÌýRec Center
Stop by The Rec for swimming, ice bumper cars, buffalo yoga, free fitness classes and more! Visit theÌýRec Center’s website for a complete schedule and come find your fit at The Rec.

Buff Meetups

ÌýAug. 27–28, ​ Times vary ÌýLocations 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!

​Ìý5–6 p.m. ÌýRec 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.

​Ìý5–7Ìý±è.³¾. CASE W262
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Boulder'sÌýstudent-led media organization, , is holding an open house with free pizza.ÌýCome learn about the student newspaper and its partnerships with and .

​Ìý7:30 p.m. ÌýChem 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

​ 9–10Ìýp.m. Fiske Planetarium
Experience the ’80s tunes and soundscapes from Stranger ThingsÌýreinterpreted in the vibrant laser lights of Fiske Planetarium.


Saturday, Aug. 28

​Ìý7 p.m. ÌýUMC Glenn Miller Ballroom
Get lucky with Drag Queen Bingo! Bring your friends, and win tons of cool prizes.ÌýFeaturing Jessica L’Whore and Lala Shearz. You don’t want to miss this.

​Ìý7 p.m. Macky AuditoriumÌýÌý$5–$45
Don't missÌýthe Colorado MahlerFest Orchestra as it performsÌýMahler’s fifth symphony, which was composed in 1901–02.ÌýThe concert will also include the world premiere of a new symphony written during the pandemic by leading British symphonistÌýPhilip Sawyers.


Sunday, Aug. 29

​Ìý9 a.m. to noon ​ÌýRec Center, Adventure Resource Center
Connect with other graduateÌýstudents while enjoying a morning hike at Chautauqua Park. Registration required by 8 p.m. Aug. 27.

​ 11:30 a.m.Ìý​ Prentup Field
Come support the Buffs as they take on the No. 1 Florida State Seminoles in this early-season power matchup.Ìý