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9 things to do this weekend: Dive into the ‘Me Decade’ of music and more

This weekend brings Webb telescope discoveries, LGBTQ+ badminton, a Babylon film screening, the International Festival, a fashion show of recycled couture, a Reel Rock 17 world premiereÌýand more.Ìý

Middle school participants answer questions at Recycled Runway event in 2017
Friday, March 3

Ìý Ìý5–7 p.m. Ìý ​ÌýRec Center lower court
Enjoy a fun evening of badminton hosted by Rec Services and the Pride Office.

Ìý Ìý7 p.m.ÌýÌý ​ÌýMacky AuditoriumÌýÌý Ìý$30.50Ìý
Trash The Runway is a fashion show put on by middle- and high-schoolers. Each runway outfit is made entirely out of recycled materials.Ìý

Ìý Ìý8 p.m.ÌýÌý ​ÌýCHEM 140
Program Council is holding a free showing of Babylon. It is a 2022 film starring Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and more. It follows the journey of multiple characters during the transition from silent to sound films in the 1920s.Ìý


Saturday, March 4

CU on the Weekend: Music of the Long ’70sÌý

Ìý 1–2:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ÌýCASE, fourth floor, auditoriumÌý
From Black Power and punk to jam bands and Jewish soul music—this presentation explores the “Me Decade� of the 1970s.

Ìý Ìý3–7 p.m.ÌýÌý ​ÌýUMCÌýGlenn Miller BallroomÌý
The International Festival celebrates diversity at CU. Enjoy various activities and booths representing many countries and cultures.Ìý

Ìý Ìý7 p.m.ÌýÌý ​ÌýMacky AuditoriumÌýÌý Ìý$30
Enjoy three heart-stopping new world-premiere films at the Reel Rock 17 world premiere. The event will includeÌýRR17 athlete appearances, Q&As with the filmmakers, gear giveaways and more.


Sunday, March 5

Ìý Ìý1:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ​ÌýLafayette Public Library, Conference RoomÌý
Have you ever questioned the story behind a name? °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï park names reflect the history of the city and its people.Ìý

Ìý Ìý7:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ​ÌýOld Main ChapelÌýÌý Ìý$19
Antigone is a brand new play about a Catholic school drama club rehearsing its first play. Even during a scandal, the show must go on.Ìý

Ìý Ìý2:30–3:30 p.m.ÌýÌý ​ÌýFiske Planetarium Ìý Ìý$8–$12
Learn about the most recent discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope.