9 things to do this holiday weekend: Skiing, MLK Day celebration, more
This weekend brings International Coffee Hour,泭a special Beethoven performance, museum tour, the CU Ski Bus to your favorite resorts, a McNair Scholars info session and more.
泭 12:1512:45泭p.m. 泭Fleming泭150
Thinking about grad school, or pursuing research? Join this information session泭to learn more about how McNair Scholars Program could support you in your goals.
泭 45:30泭p.m. 泭UMC, main dining area
This weekly social event泭is a great opportunity to connect with the international community here at 91勛圖厙. All students, scholars, staff泭and faculty are welcome to stop by for free coffee, tea泭and snacks.泭
Fri-Yay Nights: Roaring 20s party
泭 58 p.m. 泭UMC 235
Celebrate 2020 and your return to CU! Join the CU Swing Dance Club for food, dancing, decorations and 1920s costume crafting.
泭 810:30 p.m.泭泭Chem 140
The Program Council Friday Night Film Series returns! Watch the latest hit film from director Quentin Tarantino, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. As always, film screenings and popcorn are free.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Catch the ski bus to Keystone, A-Basin, Copper
泭 泭6 a.m., 6:15 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 泭 泭Will Vill, Kittredge, Farrand Field
The CU Ski Bus provides you an affordable and convenient way to get to the ski slopes and back without driving. There are a limited number of tickets available for each trip, and they often sell out far in advance. Busy on Saturday? Visit Breck or Winter Park on Sunday instead. Learn more.
Sunday, Jan. 19
Kickoff Week at The Rec
泭 Jan. 1320泭泭Rec Center
Join The Rec泭for free ice skating, bouldering and fitness classes during kickoff week泭Jan.泭1320
泭 12 p.m.泭泭泭泭 泭$8 for students
Learn about the development of the permanent exhibit, The Boulder Experience, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the museum with lead docent泭Tom Bogdan. Bogdan, a泭longtime Boulder resident, retired scientist泭and bass player,泭has volunteered with the museum since 2015.泭Free with admission. Please check in with front desk upon arrival.
泭 23:30 p.m.泭泭 Boulder Public Library,
The Colorado Chamber Players present a performance that includes many of Beethovens compositions written after he went deaf. Actor Mare Trevathan will narrate a script outlining Beethovens life and his emotional isolation from deafness.泭The CCP hopes to inspire patrons with the amazing story of an artist who dealt with a disability and rose above it to create great art.
Monday, Jan. 20
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.s legacy
泭 35 p.m. 泭 泭UMC泭Glenn Miller Ballroom
Attend the泭Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, "Remembering His Life, Renewing His Legacy.泭A reception and conversations about Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy will be held泭34 p.m., followed by a community celebration from泭4 to 5 p.m.
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