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Discover the latest lectures, exhibits, performances and more presented by CU Boulder faculty, staff and students and open to off-campus audiences.
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Take A Closer Look
New exhibit features curated objects from the CU Museum and the macro photography of Felix Salizar. Take A Closer Look features an intimate and elegant collection of curated items that explores specimens and objects from the CU Museum. Each item is actively and currently used by researchers to learn more about the natural world and the humans who share this planet. The exhibition features specimens that represent the ancient world to present day…
Apr 27
All Day
Sunrise Hike day trip
The early bird gets the trail to themselves! Come join us for a sunrise hike and take in the beauty of the mountains at dawn on Mount Sanitas in Boulder. Participants will hike approximately three miles round-trip. No experience necessary. Hiking gear can be provided at no extra cost. Date: April 27 Time: 5:30-9:30 a.m. Fee: $25 (through April 1), $35 (April 2-April 11)
Apr 27
6:00 AM
Harvest of Hope: National Volunteer Week
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. The Harvest of Hope food pantry offers clients a shopping experience where individuals can select their preferred foods within shopping allowances. The pantry is stocked with a wide array of essentials, including fresh fruit, vegetables, bakery items, canned goods, dairy, meat and frozen foods. They are the only food pantry in Boulder that serves everyone who comes to their door, regardless of their b…
Apr 27
9:00 AM
Earth Mysteries and Histories Outreach Event
"Earth Mysteries and Histories" is an Earth Science outreach event for visitors of all ages, from little kids to retirees. The event has interactive and guided hands-on exploration stations. Visitors are invited to discover and learn about oceans, groundwater, fossils, earthquakes, volcanoes, climate change, and more! You and your friends are invited to meet students, faculty, and staff of the Department of Geological Sciences and learn abou…
Apr 27
9:30 AM
POSTPONED - Saturday Physics Series Lecture, "Rare earth and other critical elements - their physics, resources, and geopolitics"
This event has been postponed to Fall 2024 Presented by: Professor Markus Raschke Abstract: The rare earth elements, hidden at the bottom of the periodic table and long neglected, have risen to prominence at the end of the 20th century. Their unique electronic configuration form the basis for a variety of lasers, photonic applications, strong and exotic magnetism, defining many modern technologies. I will tell a story connecting from the basic …
Apr 27
2:30 PM
American Stories by Women: "Cabildo" by Amy Beach and "Proving Up" by Missy Mazzoli
Experience two unique chamber operas created by powerful American female composers. Amy Beach's "Cabildo" tells the supernatural story of notorious pirate Pierre Laffite's escape from a New Orleans prison during the War of 1812. Missy Mazzoli's "Proving Up," based on a short story by Karen Russell, is a surreal and haunting commentary on the American dream as experienced by a fictional family of 1860s homesteaders. Sung in English. --- Great …
Apr 27
7:30 PM
Intro to Fly Fishing
This course will cover the basics of fly fishing including casting, tying knots and bringing a fish in. Instruction includes a classroom session to learn basic skills and a field day to practice on the water. Course fee includes all equipment and instruction. Transportation will be provided. Requirements: Participants must purchase their own fishing license (approximately $10) and pack their own lunch. Participants must also be able to carry a 2…
Apr 28
9:00 AM
Takács Quartet (digital and in-person): April 2024
The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet has enchanted audiences at CU Boulder for more than three decades and counting. The group’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the quartet as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates a truly unforgettable musical experience. --- Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quar…
Apr 28
4:00 PM
Takács Quartet (digital): April 2024
The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet has enchanted audiences at CU Boulder for more than three decades and counting. The group’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the quartet as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates a truly unforgettable musical experience. --- Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quar…
Apr 29
12:00 AM
Charrería: Exploring the human-horse connection in Mexican Rodeo
Beginning in the new year 2024, the Center of the American West welcomes our first in-house exhibition. *Please note: exhibit open only by appointment for CU Boulder's week of spring break, March 25 - 28. Please email centerwest@colorado.edu to book an appointment - thank you! Featuring 21 stunning black & white and color photographs taken by CU alum Chris Sessions, this exhibit explores the human-horse connection in charrería, the nation…
Apr 29
10:00 AM
Take A Closer Look
New exhibit features curated objects from the CU Museum and the macro photography of Felix Salizar. Take A Closer Look features an intimate and elegant collection of curated items that explores specimens and objects from the CU Museum. Each item is actively and currently used by researchers to learn more about the natural world and the humans who share this planet. The exhibition features specimens that represent the ancient world to present day…
Apr 27
All Day
Sunrise Hike day trip
The early bird gets the trail to themselves! Come join us for a sunrise hike and take in the beauty of the mountains at dawn on Mount Sanitas in Boulder. Participants will hike approximately three miles round-trip. No experience necessary. Hiking gear can be provided at no extra cost. Date: April 27 Time: 5:30-9:30 a.m. Fee: $25 (through April 1), $35 (April 2-April 11)
Apr 27
6:00 AM
Harvest of Hope: National Volunteer Week
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER. The Harvest of Hope food pantry offers clients a shopping experience where individuals can select their preferred foods within shopping allowances. The pantry is stocked with a wide array of essentials, including fresh fruit, vegetables, bakery items, canned goods, dairy, meat and frozen foods. They are the only food pantry in Boulder that serves everyone who comes to their door, regardless of their b…
Apr 27
9:00 AM
Earth Mysteries and Histories Outreach Event
"Earth Mysteries and Histories" is an Earth Science outreach event for visitors of all ages, from little kids to retirees. The event has interactive and guided hands-on exploration stations. Visitors are invited to discover and learn about oceans, groundwater, fossils, earthquakes, volcanoes, climate change, and more! You and your friends are invited to meet students, faculty, and staff of the Department of Geological Sciences and learn abou…
Apr 27
9:30 AM
POSTPONED - Saturday Physics Series Lecture, "Rare earth and other critical elements - their physics, resources, and geopolitics"
This event has been postponed to Fall 2024 Presented by: Professor Markus Raschke Abstract: The rare earth elements, hidden at the bottom of the periodic table and long neglected, have risen to prominence at the end of the 20th century. Their unique electronic configuration form the basis for a variety of lasers, photonic applications, strong and exotic magnetism, defining many modern technologies. I will tell a story connecting from the basic …
Apr 27
2:30 PM
American Stories by Women: "Cabildo" by Amy Beach and "Proving Up" by Missy Mazzoli
Experience two unique chamber operas created by powerful American female composers. Amy Beach's "Cabildo" tells the supernatural story of notorious pirate Pierre Laffite's escape from a New Orleans prison during the War of 1812. Missy Mazzoli's "Proving Up," based on a short story by Karen Russell, is a surreal and haunting commentary on the American dream as experienced by a fictional family of 1860s homesteaders. Sung in English. --- Great …
Apr 27
7:30 PM
Intro to Fly Fishing
This course will cover the basics of fly fishing including casting, tying knots and bringing a fish in. Instruction includes a classroom session to learn basic skills and a field day to practice on the water. Course fee includes all equipment and instruction. Transportation will be provided. Requirements: Participants must purchase their own fishing license (approximately $10) and pack their own lunch. Participants must also be able to carry a 2…
Apr 28
9:00 AM
Takács Quartet (digital and in-person): April 2024
The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet has enchanted audiences at CU Boulder for more than three decades and counting. The group’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the quartet as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates a truly unforgettable musical experience. --- Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quar…
Apr 28
4:00 PM
Takács Quartet (digital): April 2024
The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet has enchanted audiences at CU Boulder for more than three decades and counting. The group’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the quartet as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates a truly unforgettable musical experience. --- Get the best seats today with season tickets. Available in the Takács Quar…
Apr 29
12:00 AM
Charrería: Exploring the human-horse connection in Mexican Rodeo
Beginning in the new year 2024, the Center of the American West welcomes our first in-house exhibition. *Please note: exhibit open only by appointment for CU Boulder's week of spring break, March 25 - 28. Please email centerwest@colorado.edu to book an appointment - thank you! Featuring 21 stunning black & white and color photographs taken by CU alum Chris Sessions, this exhibit explores the human-horse connection in charrería, the nation…
Apr 29
10:00 AM