Published: Aug. 26, 2021

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

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

Connect at The Rec

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

Buff Meetups

Aug. 27–28, ​ Times vary Locations 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!

​5–6 p.m. Rec 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.

​5–7.. CASE W262
ŷڱƵ Boulder'sstudent-led media organization, , is holding an open house with free pizza.Come learn about the student newspaper and its partnerships with and .

​7:30 p.m. Chem 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

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


Saturday, Aug. 28

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

​7 p.m. Macky Auditorium$5–$45
Don't missthe ŷڱƵ MahlerFest Orchestra as it performsMahler’s fifth symphony, which was composed in 1901–02.The concert will also include the world premiere of a new symphony written during the pandemic by leading British symphonistPhilip Sawyers.


Sunday, Aug. 29

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

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