WFHB Community Calendar

UPDATE: WFHB's Community Calendar is down for maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience! Welcome to the WFHB Community Calendar! To get an event listed on our Community Calendar, please send the event name, date, time and complete address of venue to [email protected] at least one week in advance. The events calendar is a volunteer-powered public service of your community radio station, WFHB.
Dec
17
Sat
2022
Dine out for the Library with Muddy Fork Bakery @ 1601 S Rogers St Bloomington, IN 47403
Dec 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

how your flyer at the Winter Farmers’ Market at the Switchyard Pavilion from 9 AM-12:30 PM and Muddy Fork will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library. For best selection, order online with the code “LIBRARY” (must order by Wednesday for pickup on Saturday). mcpl.info/dineout

Meet Black Genderqueer Santa at People’s Market @ First United Church Fellowship Hall, 2420 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come say HoHoHo to Black Genderqueer Santa this Saturday at People’s Market! Our Black Genderqueer Santa JadaBee will be on hand to hand out candy canes to the kids and bring about a festive spirit to our winter holiday market!

Saturday Family Storytime @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

The whole family is invited! Books, puppets, music, movement, crafts, and more encourage early literacy skills. Ages birth–6.

Music Students of Dena El Saffar @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Weekend Winterfest Arts and Crafts Shop @ 702 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Parking in the back Starting this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until weekend of December 16th. Margie’s whimsical cards, Janet’s clever unique dolls, crochet hats and ornaments, Diane’s bells, crystals, hats, cards, and lovely beaded jewelry , Walt’s wonderful pottery, Betty’s classy fabric designs, Karen’s feather art, rock plants and Charlie feather earrings, Sue’s creative gourds, Vicki’s hand painted gourds and tiles, Gary’s unique art from around the world and Tom’s vintage guitars.

Saturday Movie Marathon @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sounds of the Season @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

The Sounds of Indiana chorus present Sounds of the Season, a nostalgic celebration of wintery tunes shared through their signature blend of history and a cappella barbershop harmony. All ages.

Conner Berry Band @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Griswold Christmas Dinner @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

21+ With live music, a Christmas Vacation-themed holiday buffet, and special cocktails.

Reservations at: https://www.visithardtruth.com/event/griswold-family-dinner/

1st Annual Ugly Sweater Party with Michael Norris with special guests: Amada Cotti and Leah Matthews @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A Christmas Carol @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren St, Nashville,
Dec 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
South of 44 @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Stant & Moore @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas with special guest J. Elliott @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Hammer and the Hatchet; Otto and the Moaners @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm
Hairbangers Ball @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 9:00 pm
Food Drive & Drag! A Benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 17 @ 10:00 pm

We’re hosting a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank with the fabulous talent of:
Ava Morningstar
Peter Von Teaser
Jizzelle Vontrell
Blaque Pearl
& Nexus

Cover is $$ but we would MUCH PREFER if you brought 4 NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR FREE COVER!

Dec
18
Sun
2022
Weekend Winterfest Arts and Crafts Shop @ 702 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 18 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

Parking in the back Starting this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until weekend of December 16th. Margie’s whimsical cards, Janet’s clever unique dolls, crochet hats and ornaments, Diane’s bells, crystals, hats, cards, and lovely beaded jewelry , Walt’s wonderful pottery, Betty’s classy fabric designs, Karen’s feather art, rock plants and Charlie feather earrings, Sue’s creative gourds, Vicki’s hand painted gourds and tiles, Gary’s unique art from around the world and Tom’s vintage guitars.

SOS @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
BISCC (Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bloomington Ukulele Club @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Dec 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 18 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 19 @ 1:00 am

It’s a party. It’s an outdoor karaoke dance party.

Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts an outdoor only karaoke party on our new patio!

Face Masks and Social Distancing required.

21+ Only

Dec
19
Mon
2022
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 19 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Queer Kitties Role Playing Game (Ages 8-12) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Registration is open As a part of Middle Way House Queer Talk programs, we’ll run a magical tween-tailored role-playing game in which our kittens will support one another in getting out of Trash Town. Come with your own kitty drawings and character backstories, or choose from a collection of pre-designed feline characters. We’ll be using Fate Dice™ and will teach participants how it all works. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 8–12. Please register. 

LEGO Club (Ages 5-12) @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville Bloomington
Dec 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm
Book Launch: Standard Candles by Rachel Lulich @ Morgenstern's Books, 849 Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Rachel Lulich is a writer, editor, and Air Force veteran. When she’s not out exploring the world herself, she likes creating worlds for other people to enjoy.
Standard Candles is the third book of the Fractured Galaxy series. Stranded. Alone. With dwindling oxygen supplies and an unfinished navigation program that was a long shot at best, Derek, Jacob, and Vicky must work against the odds—and the clock—if they are to make it home.
But home doesn’t hold out much hope for them. The spaceflight supervisors face the loss of their jurisdiction over the mission and Bravo Crew is fighting a losing battle to stay focused on a rescue effort they can no longer pretend to control.
The astronauts’ natural optimism and practiced ingenuity has kept them alive so far, but you can’t breathe optimism, and ingenuity can’t work miracles. In this crucial finale to the Fractured Galaxy trilogy, Derek, Jacob, and Vicky are determined to make every moment count—before it’s their last.

Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

21+ Only – Must show proof of vaccination

Dec
20
Tue
2022
IU Arts & Humanities Council Exhibition: Phantasmagoric Fruits Exhibit by Justin Bailey @ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall at 750 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.

Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.

Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Teen Artist Club: Sharpie Mugs (Ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville
Dec 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Are you a teen artist looking to connect with your community? Join us to show off your work, chat with fellow artists, and do some crafts. This month, we’ll be decorating ceramic mugs with Sharpies to create giftable masterpieces! Ages 12–19.

Justyn Underwood @ Big Woods Pizza, 44 N Van Buren St., Nashville
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cartoon Tuesdays (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam presents The Holiday Party Jam, hosted by King Bee and the Stingers @ Port Hole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Host band 7-8 pm Jam is from 8-10 pm)

Traditional Irish Music Session @ Runcible Spoon (inside), 412 East 6th St., Bloomington
Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Masks are optional, but many musicians may wear one

Dec
21
Wed
2022
Bloomington LGBTIQ+ Community Center @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
IU Arts & Humanities Council Exhibition: Phantasmagoric Fruits Exhibit by Justin Bailey @ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall at 750 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.

Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.

All abilities Choir for Bloomington indiana @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 21 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia, with Rance @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Community Stitchers @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Karaoke @ Fairfax Bar and Grill, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington,
Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm
Call and Response Jazz Series: Postmodern Jazz Quartet @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm
Contra Dance presented by Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St Bloomington, IN 47404
Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Contra Dance presented by Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group. Live music by Bob and Tom Show (Louisville) – Tom Cunningham (fiddle), Bob Douglas (percussion) – with Ken Gall calling (Indianapolis)

Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 21 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 22 @ 1:00 am

Every Wednesday night The Back Door hosts Open Stage which gives entertainers new and polished a chance at showcasing their craft on our new patio! Just message us on social media, or contact us on our website to get more info about signing up. WALK-UPS ARE ALSO WELCOME!!

Dec
22
Thu
2022
When a severe weather situation is in the forecast, check with the venue to see if the show’s still on. @ The WFHB listening area
Dec 22 all-day
Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project @ Monroe County History Center, 202 East 6th Street Bloomington
Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

In the midst of a global pandemic, many Monroe County residents did what they could to help their family, friends, and neighbors stay healthy. The exhibit, We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project, features quotes from members of our community who have helped or been helped by our neighbors and participated in the History Center’s COVID-19 Community Oral History Project. Located in the Deckard Education Room and free to the public, We Answer the Call shines the light on our local helpers who answered our call for help during the pandemic.

Support for We Answer the Call is provided by IU Health Bloomington, Indiana Humanities, and members of the Monroe County History Center.

IU Arts & Humanities Council Exhibition: Phantasmagoric Fruits Exhibit by Justin Bailey @ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall at 750 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.

Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.

CANCELED due to inclement weather–Hill Folk Music: Will Scott @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Dec 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
DAKOTA CURTIS + THE DARK//TVMIKE//MATT LUNDQUIST @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave Suite 001 (Underground), Bloomington
Dec 22 @ 7:00 pm
Comedy Open Mic Night @ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
Dec 22 @ 8:00 pm

Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female bashing jokes. If you have to ask if it’s racist, homophobic, transphobic or a rape joke, it probably is.

Comedians that wish to participate are asked to e-mail [email protected]. Newcomers and any participants who are not paid professionals will be required to bring audience members to see them. This is non-negotiable. So if you plan on signing up, be sure to invite as many friends as you can. Good luck!

Six Foot Blonde @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 22 @ 8:00 pm
Dec
23
Fri
2022
Forest Turner @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Skate With Santa @ Western Skateland, 930 West 17th St., Bloomington
Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Claymation Christmas Marathon @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 23 @ 8:00 pm
Dec
24
Sat
2022
WonderLab’s Christmas Eve Open Hours @ WonderLab, 308 W. 4th Street, Bloomington
Dec 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Featuring: Wonder Under the Waves Saltwater Aquarium; Hidden Life of Deserts;SandScapes Augmented Reality Sandbox and Big Piano!

Storytime Saturday: Celebrate the season on Saturday with Ms. Margaret, who will be reading ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas! @ Morgenstern's Books, 849 Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Dec
26
Mon
2022
General Admission Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S Henderson St, Bloomington
Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.

CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Dec 26 @ 6:30 pm
Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm

21+ Only – Must show proof of vaccination

Dec
27
Tue
2022
General Admission Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S Henderson St, Bloomington
Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.

IU Arts & Humanities Council Exhibition: Phantasmagoric Fruits Exhibit by Justin Bailey @ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall at 750 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.

Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.

Community Fiber Group @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville
Dec 27 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
MUDDY BOOTS DART & SOCIAL CLUB @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Tournament starts at 7:00pm
The MUDDY BOOTS DART & SOCIAL CLUB IS BACK!!
DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
Blind Draw.😎
Double Elimination.🎯🎯
Every Tuesday Night at Mikes 6-10pm.
Doors open at 6:00pm
Draw for partners at 6:55pm
Tournament starts at 7:00pm
Bragging rights only 🎯 There are no cash prizes at this time.
Four New Tournament Boards with lots of Space and League Quality Lighting.
As well as darts, cash bar, open, two free pool tables, and our beloved music (picking) circle. The kitchen will also be open unless otherwise posted.
Bring your darts, your musical instruments, and your friends.
Members, Friends, and all Friendly/Kind Dart Players are welcome to participate.
Newbies also welcomed. Darts and Kind Instruction will be provided.
Spectators are also most welcomed!!

Trivia – With Skip @ The Sinkhole, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Elf the Musical @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm
Music Bingo @ Switchyard Brewery, 419 North Walnut Street, Bloomington
Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

An all-ages event, music bingo is a fun spin on traditional bingo where we jam out to snippets of some of your favorite songs while playing competitively against other music lovers!

Traditional Irish Music Session @ Runcible Spoon (inside), 412 East 6th St., Bloomington
Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Masks are optional, but many musicians may wear one

Dec
28
Wed
2022
General Admission Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S Henderson St, Bloomington
Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.

IU Arts & Humanities Council Exhibition: Phantasmagoric Fruits Exhibit by Justin Bailey @ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall at 750 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.

Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.

Elf the Musical (Two shows, 2 pm and 7 pm) @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm
Holiday Karaoke (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
All abilities Choir for Bloomington indiana @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Yang Style Tai Chi @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Trivia, with Rance @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Karaoke @ Fairfax Bar and Grill, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington,
Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm
Contra Dance, with music by Critter Du Jour, calling by Tammy Behrman @ Harmony School, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Dec 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Dances are open to members with up-to-date Covid vaccinations* (proof of vaccination required) and are run by donation. More info: bloomingtoncontra.org
Contra is similar to square dancing. All dances are taught, and the caller reminds dancers of the moves throughout the dance. No experience or partner is needed. People typically dance with someone new each dance. Registration at 7, beginners’ lesson at 7:10, dance 7:30-9 p.m.

Proof of vaccine and (if eligible) one booster required. Masks required at all times on the dance floor. Dancers may take mask breaks outside or in the hallway. (Performers may remove masks while on stage).

Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 28 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 29 @ 1:00 am

Every Wednesday night The Back Door hosts Open Stage which gives entertainers new and polished a chance at showcasing their craft on our new patio! Just message us on social media, or contact us on our website to get more info about signing up. WALK-UPS ARE ALSO WELCOME!!

Dec
29
Thu
2022
General Admission Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S Henderson St, Bloomington
Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.

IU Arts & Humanities Council Exhibition: Phantasmagoric Fruits Exhibit by Justin Bailey @ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall at 750 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405.
Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Phantasmagoric Fruits features light fixtures created by Eskenazi School Assistant Professor, Justin Bailey. This immersive exhibit explores lamps as objects of utility but also spatial adornment, creating a fantastical science fiction scene with expanding, growing and glowing light forms that find themselves somewhere between botanic and sputnik, disco and digital.

Justin Bailey is a furniture and lighting designer & Assistant Professor of foundations (Creative Core) in Indiana University Bloomington’s Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture and Design. Justin received an MFA in 3D Design from the University of Iowa (2016) and a BFA in Sculpture from Webster University (2012). Justin received a MetropolisLikes award in 2017, and a 2018 LIT Lighting Design Award. He was named by Azure Magazine as one of Toronto Design Week’s Top 5 Emerging Talents in 2018. Through design Justin explores the story a surface can tell through material, form, function, technology and tactility.

Elf the Musical @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 29 @ 7:00 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Travers Marks @ The Sinkhole, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Dec 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sign up will be at 6:30! Slots will be about 15 minutes each.
No bands or drum-kits.
Rich Hardesty @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Dec 29 @ 7:00 pm
Dec
30
Fri
2022
Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project @ Monroe County History Center, 202 East 6th Street Bloomington
Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

In the midst of a global pandemic, many Monroe County residents did what they could to help their family, friends, and neighbors stay healthy. The exhibit, We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project, features quotes from members of our community who have helped or been helped by our neighbors and participated in the History Center’s COVID-19 Community Oral History Project. Located in the Deckard Education Room and free to the public, We Answer the Call shines the light on our local helpers who answered our call for help during the pandemic.

Support for We Answer the Call is provided by IU Health Bloomington, Indiana Humanities, and members of the Monroe County History Center.

General Admission Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S Henderson St, Bloomington
Dec 30 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Frank Southern Ice Arena is open for general admission public ice skating only during scheduled times. Admission is $6 per person plus $3 for skate rental. Children ages 4 yrs. and younger are admitted free. Skate sharpening services are available. The ice arena lobby and restrooms are accessible.

Elf the Musical (Two shows, 2 pm and 7 pm) @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 30 @ 2:00 pm
Buffalo Wabs + The Price Hill Hustle @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Dec 30 @ 8:00 pm
Namen Namen, Superlunar, The Pops @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Dec 30 @ 8:00 pm
Dec
31
Sat
2022
Monika Herzig @ Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market, Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Dec 31 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

We hope everyone has had a safe and happy holiday! We are excited to be back at the market this coming Saturday with another great musical performance!
Monika Herzig is an accomplished jazz musician teaching courses on the music industry and arts entrepreneurship in O’Neill’s Arts Management program. Originally from Germany, Herzig came to the United States on a scholarship exchange program at the University of Alabama where she earned her master’s degree in music education. She has toured internationally with her band Beeblebrox, opening for Tower of Power, Bette Midler, Yes, Sting, the Dixie Dregs, and more. By 1997, Herzig had completed her DME in Music Education with a minor field in Jazz Studies at IU’s Jacobs School of Music.
We are excited to welcome her and her amazing talents back to this market this weekend!

Saturday Movie Marathon (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Western Skateland’s Happy New Year times three, Three countdowns (1-3pm), (2-4pm), (7-9pm) @ Western Skateland, 930 West 17th St., Bloomington
Dec 31 @ 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm

ALL AGES WELCOME

Elf the Musical @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Dec 31 @ 2:00 pm
New Year’s Eve, with music from Joshua Powell, 6 – 8:30 PM and The Toons, 9 PM – 12:30 AM (21+) @ House of Rye, Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Dec 31 2022 @ 6:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am

Tickets available through the website: https://www.visithardtruth.com/event/new-years-eve-2023-2/

SOLD OUT! 30 Years of WFHB: A NYE Kick Off Party with The Shack Ups//Soundr Lampn//Kay Krull @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave Suite 001 (Underground), Bloomington
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm

WFHB DJs All Night Starting at 6PM All Ages before 8PM
18+ After

The Clearwater Band @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Ross Benson and his crew are here this Saturday night for an evening of Classic Rock & Blues. Come join us as we celebrate the incoming New Year! It will be a great evening of music, friends and of course a little CH wine! Don’t miss out on a fun evening of high energy music, dancing & singing!

NEW YEARS EVE ALTERNATIVE EVENT: PEACEFUL MIND, PEACEFUL WORLD @ Kadampa Meditation Center, 234 N. Morton St. Bloomington, IN 47404
Dec 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Start the New Year in a way you intend to continue it—with a peaceful, positive mind and a loving heart. Relax as you are guided in the practice of Avalokiteshvara (the Buddha of Compassion), a beautiful arrangement of prayer and mantra recitation. Everyone will have an opportunity to light a candle while setting a positive intention for the new year. Together, we will dedicate our peaceful minds and positive energy to the welfare of all. During this event, we will celebrate with delicious vegetarian hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic refreshments in a blessed environment with others.

Everyone is welcome so bring your family and friends to enjoy this magical evening together! Led by Gen Kelsang Chokyi, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher at KMC Bloomington

Brew Years Eve with Howl at the Moon @ Switchyard Brewery, 419 North Walnut Street, Bloomington
Dec 31 2022 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2023 @ 1:00 am

Doors open at 8 pm, Music goes 9:15 pm to Midnight We’re ringing in the New Year with the high-energy, dueling piano players of Howl at the Moon! Come sing, dance, and howl the year away as they perform your favorite songs and requests from 80’s rock, 90’s pop, and today’s dance hits on pianos, guitars, and drums! Ring in 2023 with the Switchyard crew and live music from Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos and accompanying band! Doors Open at 8:00pm, Howl at the Moon goes live at 9:15pm, and plays until midnight. Tickets are limited and will sell out, so get yours reserved today!