Arts & music at CU Boulder this week
Every upcoming concerts, art and performances at University of Colorado Boulder, from the university's own calendars and updated every day.
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Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Campus Life: 150 Years of Human and More-Than-Human Relationships at CU Boulder Exhibition9:00 AM – 8:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
- Prometheus Fire: Seeing and Sensing Climate Change9:00 AM – 5:00 PMJennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building NW Stairwell and Lounge
- Grounded Relations and Repair Exhibit9:00 AM – 8:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library Downstairs
- Thrifty Thursdays10:00 AM – 4:00 PMUniversity Memorial Center (UMC) Arcade (Fountain Area)
- Arabic Culture Events1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop2:00 PM – 3:00 PMCenter for Community S440
- After hours at the CU Museum: a series of specially curated programs for students, during fall and spring semester, to stimulate curiosity and connections on campus5:00 PM – 7:00 PMMuseum of Natural History (Henderson)
- Thompson Latin Jazz Ensemble: Fall 2026 Concert7:30 PMImig Music Grusin Music Hall (C112)Free
- Club 156 x The Connection8:00 PM – 10:00 PMUniversity Memorial Center (UMC) The Connection (first floor)
Friday, November 6, 2026
- UNCONTAINED: 100 Years of Architectural Education in Colorado [an exhibition]12:00 AMEnvironmental Design ENVD Gallery
- Prometheus Fire: Seeing and Sensing Climate Change9:00 AM – 5:00 PMJennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building NW Stairwell and Lounge
- Campus Life: 150 Years of Human and More-Than-Human Relationships at CU Boulder Exhibition9:00 AM – 5:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
- Grounded Relations and Repair Exhibit9:00 AM – 5:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library Downstairs
- CAFFEINATED MORNINGS9:30 AM – 10:30 AMThe Brand StudiosFree
- Playback Theatre Training3:00 PM – 5:30 PMImig Music S126
- Transformative Tarot: A Community Event6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCMDI Brand StudiosFree
- The 150 Project: A New Play Rooted in Student Stories7:30 PMOld Main Old Main Chapel
- CU Boulder SoundWorks: Featuring the Astrodon Quartet7:30 PMImig Music Grusin Music Hall (C112)Free
- Hip Hop Classics Laser & Liquid Sky Show10:00 PM – 11:00 PMFiske Planetarium and Science Center
Saturday, November 7, 2026
- 38th Annual Southwestern Textile event12:00 AMWilliam Mathews Studio Lobby
- Rocky Mountain ETA Conference8:00 AM – 6:30 PMLimelight Boulder
- Prometheus Fire: Seeing and Sensing Climate Change9:00 AM – 5:00 PMJennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building NW Stairwell and Lounge
- Children's Book Festival10:00 AM – 4:00 PMBoulder Public Library (Main Branch)
- Whaaat!? Festival10:00 AM – 6:00 PMRoser ATLAS Center
- Social Sculpture: Artnauts + YOU1:00 PM – 4:00 PMCU Art MuseumFree
- We Are Stars1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFiske Planetarium and Science Center
- Hazelnuts: In search of the perfect planet2:30 PM – 3:30 PMFiske Planetarium and Science Center
- Samskara at The Fiske Planetarium4:15 PM – 8:30 PMFiske Planetarium and Science Center
- The 150 Project: A New Play Rooted in Student Stories7:30 PMOld Main Old Main Chapel
Sunday, November 8, 2026
- 38th Annual Southwestern Textile event12:00 AMWilliam Mathews Studio Lobby
- Prometheus Fire: Seeing and Sensing Climate Change9:00 AM – 5:00 PMJennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building NW Stairwell and Lounge
- Campus Life: 150 Years of Human and More-Than-Human Relationships at CU Boulder Exhibition12:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
- Grounded Relations and Repair Exhibit12:00 PM – 8:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library Downstairs
- Incoming! Hard-hitting stories of our cosmic origins1:00 PM – 2:00 PMFiske Planetarium and Science Center
- The 150 Project: A New Play Rooted in Student Stories2:00 PMOld Main Old Main Chapel
- Graduate Woodwind Quintet Recital in Residence: Peakline Wind Quintet | Fall Recital2:00 PMImig Music Grusin Music Hall (C112)Free
- Chamber Music Showcase Fall 2026: Part I2:00 PMImig Music Chamber Hall (S102)Free
- RUBBERBAND: Ever So Slightly Redux4:00 PMMacky Auditorium Macky Auditorium
- Graduate String Quartet Recital in Residence: Astrodon Quartet | Fall Recital4:30 PMImig Music Grusin Music Hall (C112)Free
Monday, November 9, 2026
- UNCONTAINED: 100 Years of Architectural Education in Colorado [an exhibition]12:00 AMEnvironmental Design ENVD Gallery
- Campus Life: 150 Years of Human and More-Than-Human Relationships at CU Boulder Exhibition9:00 AM – 8:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
- Prometheus Fire: Seeing and Sensing Climate Change9:00 AM – 5:00 PMJennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building NW Stairwell and Lounge
- Grounded Relations and Repair Exhibit9:00 AM – 8:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library Downstairs
- How to Apply for STEM OPT11:30 AM
- MG Evangelista: Brakhage Center Lunch Series12:30 PM – 1:30 PMRoser ATLAS Center Brakhage Center, Room 311Free
- Beyond the Bytes: Prof. Ellen Yi-Luen Do on Creative Technology and Design with Mind, Might and Magic4:00 PM – 5:00 PMECES 112
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Emerging Leadership Academy5:00 PM – 7:00 PMCenter for Community Dining Center Flatirons RoomFree
- Arts Committee Meeting7:00 PM – 8:00 PMHellems Arts and Sciences N270
- AMRC Music Day Concert: Jordan Polovina, vocals, cello, DJ7:30 PMImig Music Chamber Hall (S102)Free
- Percussion Ensemble: Fall 2026 Concert7:30 PMImig Music Grusin Music Hall (C112)Free
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- UNCONTAINED: 100 Years of Architectural Education in Colorado [an exhibition]12:00 AMEnvironmental Design ENVD Gallery
- Grad+ Weekly Write-In for Grad Students - Fall 20268:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Grounded Relations and Repair Exhibit9:00 AM – 8:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library Downstairs
- Campus Life: 150 Years of Human and More-Than-Human Relationships at CU Boulder Exhibition9:00 AM – 8:00 PMThe Jerry Crail Johnson Earth Sciences & Map Library
- Prometheus Fire: Seeing and Sensing Climate Change9:00 AM – 5:00 PMJennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building NW Stairwell and Lounge
- Simple Wealth Book Club: Session 310:00 AM – 11:00 AMMathematics Building Gemmill Library Multipurpose Room, Math 1B27
- Arabic - English Culture Club12:30 PMIEC 101
- Arabic Culture Events12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
- FRIT Treasures at Norlin Library4:00 PMNorlin Library N345
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