WFHB Community Calendar

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Feb
13
Tue
2024
Dave Walter Karaoke @ Orbit Room, 107 N College Ave #001, Bloomington
Feb 13 @ 8:30 pm – Feb 14 @ 12:00 am
Feb
14
Wed
2024
Acoustic Jam Session (Second and Fourth Wednesdays) @ Endwright East Active Living Community Center, 2894 E 3rd St, Bloomington (inside College Mall)
Feb 14 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Limestone Chapter of ISTA-Retired @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Teen STEAM: Candy Chromatography (Ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Feb 14 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This program series features activities with light STEAM elements for you to create and learn while socializing with your peers. This month, we’re investigating the food coloring in Valentine’s Day candy using chromatography paper. Ages 12–19.
A Valentines Day Acoustic Afternoon with Dean Moore @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 4:30 pm

Dean is originally from Anderson, IN and has lived in Bloomington since 2019. He has been writing, performing, and singing since he was 16 years old. He is inspired by many artists and says his songs are often emotionally charged, poetic criticisms of modern society

Master’s Recital – Wai Shan Ma, violin @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Yang Style Tai Chi @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Rick Fettig @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Feb 14 @ 6:00 pm
Valentine’s Cocktail Classes @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Shake and stir and sample (of course!) your way through four lovely Cardinal cocktails, and leave with lots of tips, tricks, and ideas for making more tasty cocktails at home.
You’ll shake and stir and sample (of course!) your way through four lovely cocktails, led by our bar manager Tricia Petit and co-founder Jeff Wuslich. We’ll talk about technique, garnish, etc. — and you’ll leave with lots of ideas for the season, and maybe even find your new signature cocktail! This class is for all skill levels.
Your ticket includes:- recipe cards for re-creating the cocktails at home
– yummy snacks
– a Cardinal cocktail syrup to use at home
– Cardinal Spirits’ very own cocktail book, “Indiana Cocktail Recipes”
– 15% discount on spirits and canned cocktails

Tickets required; 21+ event.

Film: THE FLY @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm

David Cronenberg combines his trademark affinity for gore and horror with strongly developed characters, making The Fly a surprisingly affecting romantic tragedy. When scientist Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) completes his teleportation device, he decides to test its abilities on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a housefly slips in during the process, leading to a merger of man and insect. Initially, Brundle appears to have undergone a successful teleportation, but the fly’s cells begin to take over his body. As he becomes increasingly fly-like, Brundle’s girlfriend (Geena Davis) is horrified as the person she once loved deteriorates into a monster. [95 min; sci-fi, horror, romance; English]

Film: THE NOTEBOOK @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm

The Notebook is based on the 1996 best seller written by Nicholas Sparks. The story is centered around a relationship spanning over five decades through uncertain beginnings, the onset and conclusion of World War II, and the joys and agonies of long romantic love.

Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. Rated PG-13 for some sexuality.

MIDNIGHT BUTCHER // ROSE REGINA @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Travers Marks (All-ages) @ Fat Dan's Deli, 221 East Kirkwood, Suite #1, Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 7:00 pm
Call and Response Jazz Series: Frank Glover, Luke Gillespie and Jeremy Allen (Sets at 7:30pm and 9pm) @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm
Vox Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, lyrics by third year MFA playwriting candidate David Davila @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm

In Vox-Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, a group of rebel troubadours is surrounded on all sides by the deadly forces of an oppressive regime. In their last few moments of freedom they have only one chance left to pass along the tale of Vox Populi, a sacred secret that tells of the rise and fall of a great mythical society. Can they pass along the legend to their children before they’re captured, and save future democracies from corruption? Or, is there no such thing as democracy without corruption?

Weekly Contra Dance, Music by the Cool Mules and Calling by Tamara Loewenthal @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Intro lesson at 7:10pm

Open Stage, Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom
Feb 14 @ 10:00 pm – Feb 15 @ 1:00 am

Just message us on social media, or contact us on our website to get more info about signing up. WALK-UPS ARE ALSO WELCOME!!

Red NOT Chili Peppers – Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Feb 14 @ 10:00 pm
Feb
15
Thu
2024
Bloomington Garden Club @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 15 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
2024 Marketplace Insurance Education and Enrollment Assistance @ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Drop in for a free educational session and enrollment assistance in state and federal insurance plans like Medicaid, HIP, Hoosier Healthwise/CHIP and Marketplace. Provided by ASPIN Health Navigator.

Ellettsville Book Group: The Fraud (18+) @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Please register if you are interested.  Join us on the third Thursday of the month to discuss a dynamic mix of fiction and nonfiction. This month’s selection is The Fraud by Zadie Smith.

D & D Club (Ages 12-19) @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 15 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Drop in, adventure through fantastic realms, then leave whenever you’d like. These sessions of Dungeons & Dragons are designed to be short, fun, and evolving adventures that anyone can play. All skill levels are welcome.

Dine Out for the Library at FARMbloomington @ FARMbloomington, 108 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Enjoy a set three-course dinner (not including tax, tip, or beverage), and FARMbloomington will donate half of the cost to the Friends of the Library to help support Library programming.  Make a reservation by completing a form from this site: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV5j6IBQjkT_h0mNZIScFNPlCSyzRLh8qcDEJf_QMaIKUt7Q/viewform

 

Open Mic Jam @ Cabin Restaurant & Lounge, 4015 S State Hwy 446, Bloomington, IN 47401
Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm

15 minute slot available to all ages! Event begins at 6pm on Thursdays.

Third Thursday Music Night with Tom Roznowski @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

This will be an intimate evening of original songs on keyboard and guitar, plus a shout-out to Hoagy Carmichael, and of course, captivating stories from this distinguished Bloomington musician!

Film: Anyone But You @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Feb 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Despite an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s initial attraction quickly turns sour. However, when they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, they pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.

Hill Folk Music Series: Elkins Family @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Feb 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vox Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, lyrics by third year MFA playwriting candidate David Davila @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 15 @ 7:30 pm

In Vox-Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, a group of rebel troubadours is surrounded on all sides by the deadly forces of an oppressive regime. In their last few moments of freedom they have only one chance left to pass along the tale of Vox Populi, a sacred secret that tells of the rise and fall of a great mythical society. Can they pass along the legend to their children before they’re captured, and save future democracies from corruption? Or, is there no such thing as democracy without corruption?

Cole Chaney @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Feb 15 @ 8:00 pm
Faculty/Guest Recital – James Markey, bass trombone; Kimberly Carballo, piano @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Feb 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
NLE Choppa, With special guests Luh Tyler and TisaKorean @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Feb 15 @ 8:00 pm
Feb
16
Fri
2024
VITAL English Language Group: Conversation with Shane Tang @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the U.S., gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.

Intermediate English skills are suggested. If you do not speak English, please fill out the VITAL Services form to learn about programs for beginners. Conversation Groups are drop-in and no registration is needed.
Albert Knolting @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm
Family Movie Night @ The Banneker Center, 930 West 7th Street, Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Don’t forget, our big FREE Banneker Community Center family movie night is Friday, February 16th, at 6pm! Come see a kids movie, eat some popcorn, and have fun with your friends and little ones with us! Admission will begin at 5:45pm!

Film: Anyone But You @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Feb 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Despite an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s initial attraction quickly turns sour. However, when they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, they pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.

Clearwater Band @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm
Film: Anatomy of a Fall @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm

A gripping courtroom drama that meticulously dissects and deconstructs a fraught marriage layer by layer, creating an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of a conflicted relationship. Winner of the 2023 Palme d’Or.

Masquerade Ball (Ages 12-19) @ Atrium Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Drop by the Downtown Library for an after-hours masquerade dance! Snacks, tools to make your own masquerade mask, a photo booth, and dance music will be provided. Formal attire is encouraged.

Senior Recital – Heidi Harris, flute @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Film: John Lewis: Good Trouble @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 7:30 pm

Congressman John Lewis’ life’s work has changed the very fabric of this country. Born in the heart of the Jim Crow South, in the shadow of slavery, he saw the profound injustice all around him and knew, from a young age, that he wanted to do something about it. By his late teens, he had joined the first Freedom Riders and later became the chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), one of the groups responsible for organizing the 1963 March on Washington. On August 28, 1963, on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, John Lewis gave his own rousing speech alongside some of the greatest leaders of the civil rights movement, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Known as “Bloody Sunday,” Lewis and fellow activist Hosea Williams led approximately 600 marchers from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, to protest the insidious racial discrimination that was systematically preventing black citizens from exercising their right to vote. At the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the marchers were met by white demonstrators waving Confederate flags and by state troopers who used brutal force and tear gas to push them back. The entire assault was captured on camera and televised across the country, forcing America to reckon with the horrific racism raging across the South and, ultimately, paving the way for the passage of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

During the protest, John Lewis was hit on the head by a state trooper and suffered a fractured skull. On Bloody Sunday, Lewis risked his life for the right to vote and has since devoted his life to ensuring that every American has access to the ballot box.

Rate PG for thematic material including some racial epithets/violence, and for smoking. No tickets are required for this free event.

Jacobs Live at the Movies – E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial in Concert, Featuring live orchestral accompaniment! @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 7:30 pm
Vox Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, lyrics by third year MFA playwriting candidate David Davila @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 7:30 pm

In Vox-Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, a group of rebel troubadours is surrounded on all sides by the deadly forces of an oppressive regime. In their last few moments of freedom they have only one chance left to pass along the tale of Vox Populi, a sacred secret that tells of the rise and fall of a great mythical society. Can they pass along the legend to their children before they’re captured, and save future democracies from corruption? Or, is there no such thing as democracy without corruption?

Cicada Cinema Underground: The Legend of the Stardust Brothers (18+) @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 8:00 pm
Gallow Night @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 8:00 pm
Karaoke @ Sycamore Saloon at Harmony Tree Resorts, 1292 IN-135, Nashville
Feb 16 @ 8:00 pm
Nathan Dillon Duo @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Feb 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Backyard Function @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 9:00 pm
Dance Party, with DJ AXIPITOR @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 10:00 pm
The Matriarch & Syzygy W/ Worm Database (21+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Feb 16 @ 10:30 pm
Feb
17
Sat
2024
Winter Farmers Market, with music from Steve ‘n’ Leo Mascari (9am-10:30am) and Anna Wrasse Band (11am-12:30pm) @ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
No Rolling Stones: a Landscape Perspective of the Dry Stack Stone Walls of Monroe County @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E. 6th Street, Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join the History Center for a fascinating presentation on the unique dry stack stone walls seen across the county!
If you navigate the hills and valleys of the western half of Monroe County, you will pass many stands of dry stack stone walls. Wall stones have been repurposed near where walls once marked a property line or other notable location. Join Susan Snider Salmon as we look at the stories of what is known and examine what remains to be rediscovered.
Ryder Film Series: OSCAR SHORTS–ANIMATION @ IU Fine Arts Theater, 1201 East 7th St. (on the 2nd floor), Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 2:00 pm

ANIMATED SHORTS – 80 minutes

You know your kids better than we do but this year’s animation shorts are probably not for children under 13

Our Uniform – a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children  Iran (in Farsi)

Letter to a Pig – A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life., France/Israel (in Hebrew)

Pachyderm– Louise spends time at her grandparent’s house, Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.

Ninety-Five Senses – An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Two soldiers on opposite sides play a game of chess.

BONUS FILMS:

Wild Summon – A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form (narrated by Marianne Faithfull)

I’m Hip – A self-absorbed cat, in a jazzy song and dance, proudly and comically proclaims his “hipness” to the world. The world is less convinced than he is.

Vox Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, lyrics by third year MFA playwriting candidate David Davila @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 2:00 pm
The Feedback Loop: Critical Writing Group @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Monroe County Civic Theater presents: Love Found Love Lost @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 3:00 pm
Ryder Film Series: OSCAR FILM SHORTS–DOCUMENTARY @ IU Radio and Television Theater, Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251) is at 1229 East 7th Street, Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 3:00 pm

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS – 141 minutes

Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó– Sean Wang visits his maternal and paternal grandmothers who live as roommates. heir shared love for him is hilarious, moving, and full of the hard-won wisdom. USA (in Mandarin)

The Barber of Little Rock Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of People Trust, the nonprofit community bank he founded.

The Local Repair Shop Four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music.

Island In Between S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.

The ABCs of Book Banning Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.

Faculty Recital – Nigel North, 6-course lute @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

“‘Douce memoire’: Sixteenth-Century Hits” – Lieder, chansons, madrigals, dances and grounds from Italy, Spain, Germany, and France

Film: GO, MAN, GO! @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 4:00 pm

In 1954, James Wong Howe became the first person of color to helm a major studio release with his directorial feature debut Go, Man, Go! The film focuses on the story of Jewish entrepreneur Abe Saperstein (Dane Clark) and is a dramatic retelling of the formation of the basketball-based entertainment group The Harlem Globetrotters. Featuring Patricia Breslin as Sylvia Saperstein, along with early roles for Ruby Dee and Sidney Poitier, the film includes actual footage of the Globetrotters playing in Madison Square Garden.

The film’s screenwriter and producer Alfred Palca was blacklisted during the making of the film and refused to cooperate with the FBI. In order to sign a distributor for the film, Palca was forced to reduce his profile, giving the producing credit to Anton Leader, his brother-in-law, and the screenwriting credit to Arnold Becker, his cousin. In 1997, Palca’s screenwriting credit was restored. [82 min; drama, sports; English]

 

Ryder Film Series: INSIDE THE YELLOW COCOON SHELL @ IU Radio and Television Theater, Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251) is at 1229 East 7th Street, Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 4:30 pm

Winner of the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the prestigious André Bazin Prize from Cahiers du Cinema, both celebrating outstanding feature debuts, this enthralling work from Vietnamese filmmaker Pham Thien An is a reverie on faith, loss, and nature expressed with uncommon invention and depth. The sudden death of his sister-in-law brings unexpected responsibilities to Thien (Le Phong Vu), who is reluctantly tasked with bringing his five-year-old nephew Dao to their countryside hometown. On the road, Thien is drawn into a search for his long-missing older brother, haunted and spurred forward by a series of sublime dreams that reignite suppressed memories, forbidden desires, and specters of his own youth. What began as a journey home becomes a pilgrimage marked by visual splendor and mystical overtones, a quest for understanding and certainty in a Vietnam that seems unable to provide any clear answers. As Thien battles with the existential question of what is worth living for, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell interrogates the persistence and complexity of faith, not only in the spiritual but in the delicate beauty of earthly existence.

Art & Aspirations: A Black History Open Mic + Art Market @ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 505 West 4th St., Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Presented by Girls Rock Bloomington and FAR.

Performances by:
Jenn Cristy
Ed Winn
Peyton Womock

Featured Visual Artists:
Austin Clark
Beatrice Atencah
Caleb Poer
Eric Agyemang-Dua Jr.
Honey Hodges
Jay Filer

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Ken Wilson Duo @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Feb 17 @ 6:00 pm
Ryder Film Series: OSCAR FILM SHORTS–LIVE ACTION @ IU Radio and Television Theater, Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251) is at 1229 East 7th Street, Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 6:45 pm

LIVE ACTION SHORTS – 140 minutes

The After – A rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.

Red, White and Blue a single parent living paycheck to paycheck is forced to cross state lines in search of an abortion.

Knight of Fortune – two widowers lean on each other for emotional support. (in Swedish/Danish)

Invincible – the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. (in French)

The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar – Henry Sugar is able to see through objects and predict the future. Directed by Wes Anderson and Steven Rales,

Cody Ikerd & The Sidewinders @ Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Film: Anatomy of a Fall @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm

A gripping courtroom drama that meticulously dissects and deconstructs a fraught marriage layer by layer, creating an unsettling psychological journey into the depths of a conflicted relationship. Winner of the 2023 Palme d’Or.

Samia Halaby Uncanceled @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E Kirkwood Ave Bloomington, IN 47408
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

See the art and life of Samia Halaby in video format. Is a Palestinian-American artist who can program a Commodore Amiga so alarming that her exhibit at the Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art on the Indiana University Bloomington campus needed to be canceled? You decide.

SPLATTERTONES @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm
The Room, screening of the 2003 film @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, IN
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm

Showings at 7 and 10 PM.

Greg Hahn, with Dave “The King” Wilson @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Feb 17 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

A favorite on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show, Greg has also appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central, CBS, ABC, FOX, MTV and CMT.
Greg Hahn has parlayed his absurdly energetic, all out style of physical humor, one liners and crowd work into a performance of immediate pandemonium and continuous laughs. His unique stylings have led to numerous television, corporate and theater appearances throughout the US and Canada.

Dave “The King” Wilson, a world renowned stand-up comedian of 11 years, has been an Indianapolis radio listeners’ companion for longer than that. First in 1983 to 1995 with Bob & Tom on Q-95 and then as the longtime host of the WIBC afternoon show, Dave has become part of the Indy landsape. A native of Speedway, Wilson grew up less than a mile from the Brickyard and spent a great deal of time at the track during May as a youth, just as he now does as an adult.

Ryder Film Series: OSCAR SHORTS–ANIMATION @ IU Fine Arts Theater, 1201 East 7th St. (on the 2nd floor), Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 7:30 pm

ANIMATED SHORTS – 80 minutes

You know your kids better than we do but this year’s animation shorts are probably not for children under 13

Our Uniform – a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children  Iran (in Farsi)

Letter to a Pig – A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life., France/Israel (in Hebrew)

Pachyderm– Louise spends time at her grandparent’s house, Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.

Ninety-Five Senses – An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Two soldiers on opposite sides play a game of chess.

BONUS FILMS:

Wild Summon – A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form (narrated by Marianne Faithfull)

I’m Hip – A self-absorbed cat, in a jazzy song and dance, proudly and comically proclaims his “hipness” to the world. The world is less convinced than he is.

Vox Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, lyrics by third year MFA playwriting candidate David Davila @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 7:30 pm

In Vox-Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical, a group of rebel troubadours is surrounded on all sides by the deadly forces of an oppressive regime. In their last few moments of freedom they have only one chance left to pass along the tale of Vox Populi, a sacred secret that tells of the rise and fall of a great mythical society. Can they pass along the legend to their children before they’re captured, and save future democracies from corruption? Or, is there no such thing as democracy without corruption?

Dan Kirk Duo @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Elizabeth Moen // Peter Oren @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm
Shades of Melanin (21+) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Feb 17 @ 10:00 pm

Shades of Melanin! Produced by Mocha Debeaute and hosted by Tia Mirage Hall! Starring Pat Yo Weave and Georgette Chevaliar!

Feb
18
Sun
2024
Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bloomington Ukulele Club @ Program Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Fossilized Frequencies @ IU Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology 416 North Indiana Ave. Bloomington, IN 47408
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Anyone can bring their records, sign up for the rotation, or share their favorite selections and what they mean to you! People that sign up will play 3 tracks or 15 minutes of audio and tell the group about your vinyl choices.
Coffee with Friends: Nate Powell (Age 12 and up) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Nate Powell is a National Book Award-winning cartoonist who began self-publishing as an Arkansas teenager in 1992. His work includes Save It For Later, civil rights icon John Lewis’s March trilogy, Come Again, Two Dead, Any Empire, and Swallow Me Whole. Powell’s work has received four Eisner Awards, two Ignatz Awards, the Comic-Con International Inkpot Award, and multiple ALA and YALSA distinctions. Age 12 and up.

Ryder Film Series: OSCAR SHORTS–ANIMATION @ IU Fine Arts Theater, 1201 East 7th St. (on the 2nd floor), Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 2:00 pm

ANIMATED SHORTS – 80 minutes

You know your kids better than we do but this year’s animation shorts are probably not for children under 13

Our Uniform – a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children  Iran (in Farsi)

Letter to a Pig – A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life., France/Israel (in Hebrew)

Pachyderm– Louise spends time at her grandparent’s house, Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.

Ninety-Five Senses – An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Two soldiers on opposite sides play a game of chess.

BONUS FILMS:

Wild Summon – A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form (narrated by Marianne Faithfull)

I’m Hip – A self-absorbed cat, in a jazzy song and dance, proudly and comically proclaims his “hipness” to the world. The world is less convinced than he is.

Sunday Movie Matinee: Sing 2, hosted by IU Health Hospice-SCR @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 2:00 pm

Join in a FREE Sunday Movie Matinee of SING 2 hosted by IU Health Hospice-SCR.  Meet our team and learn about:

Camp Good Grief, one-day, no cost camp for kids ages 6-16 who have lost someone special they love to death.

Film: Anyone But You @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Feb 18 @ 2:30 pm

Despite an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s initial attraction quickly turns sour. However, when they unexpectedly find themselves at a destination wedding in Australia, they pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.

Ryder Film Series: OSCAR FILM SHORTS–DOCUMENTARY @ IU Radio and Television Theater, Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251) is at 1229 East 7th Street, Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm

DOCUMENTARY SHORTS – 141 minutes

Nǎi Nai and Wài Pó– Sean Wang visits his maternal and paternal grandmothers who live as roommates. heir shared love for him is hilarious, moving, and full of the hard-won wisdom. USA (in Mandarin)

The Barber of Little Rock Arlo Washington, a local barber whose visionary approach to a just economy can be found in the mission of People Trust, the nonprofit community bank he founded.

The Local Repair Shop Four unassuming heroes who ensure no student is deprived of the joy of music.

Island In Between S. Leo Chiang reflects on his relationship with Taiwan, the United States and China from the islands of Kinmen, just a few miles from mainland China.

The ABCs of Book Banning Reveals the voices of the impacted parties of books banned from school districts, inspiring hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.

Student Recital – Art Song of Ukraine @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Baroque Orchestra – Jonathan Oddie, director @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Presented by the Historical Performance Institute

Ryder Film Series: INSIDE THE YELLOW COCOON SHELL @ IU Radio and Television Theater, Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251) is at 1229 East 7th Street, Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 4:30 pm

Winner of the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the prestigious André Bazin Prize from Cahiers du Cinema, both celebrating outstanding feature debuts, this enthralling work from Vietnamese filmmaker Pham Thien An is a reverie on faith, loss, and nature expressed with uncommon invention and depth. The sudden death of his sister-in-law brings unexpected responsibilities to Thien (Le Phong Vu), who is reluctantly tasked with bringing his five-year-old nephew Dao to their countryside hometown. On the road, Thien is drawn into a search for his long-missing older brother, haunted and spurred forward by a series of sublime dreams that reignite suppressed memories, forbidden desires, and specters of his own youth. What began as a journey home becomes a pilgrimage marked by visual splendor and mystical overtones, a quest for understanding and certainty in a Vietnam that seems unable to provide any clear answers. As Thien battles with the existential question of what is worth living for, Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell interrogates the persistence and complexity of faith, not only in the spiritual but in the delicate beauty of earthly existence.

Ryder Film Series: OSCAR FILM SHORTS–LIVE ACTION @ IU Radio and Television Theater, Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251) is at 1229 East 7th Street, Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 6:45 pm

LIVE ACTION SHORTS – 140 minutes

The After – A rideshare driver picks up a passenger who helps him confront the past.

Red, White and Blue a single parent living paycheck to paycheck is forced to cross state lines in search of an abortion.

Knight of Fortune – two widowers lean on each other for emotional support. (in Swedish/Danish)

Invincible – the last 48 hours in the life of Marc-Antoine Bernier, a 14-year-old boy on a desperate quest for freedom. (in French)

The Wonderful World of Henry Sugar – Henry Sugar is able to see through objects and predict the future. Directed by Wes Anderson and Steven Rales,

Cello Concerto Competition Finals @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Lee Brice @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: OSCAR SHORTS–ANIMATION @ IU Fine Arts Theater, 1201 East 7th St. (on the 2nd floor), Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm

ANIMATED SHORTS – 80 minutes

You know your kids better than we do but this year’s animation shorts are probably not for children under 13

Our Uniform – a social satire about the clothing conventions imposed on young children  Iran (in Farsi)

Letter to a Pig – A Holocaust survivor reads a letter he wrote to the pig who saved his life., France/Israel (in Hebrew)

Pachyderm– Louise spends time at her grandparent’s house, Yet this year, the snow will fall in summer and a monster will die.

Ninety-Five Senses – An ode to the body’s five senses, delivered by a man with little time left to enjoy them.

War is Over! Inspired by the Music of John & Yoko Two soldiers on opposite sides play a game of chess.

BONUS FILMS:

Wild Summon – A natural history fantasy film, following the dramatic lifecycle of the wild salmon in human form (narrated by Marianne Faithfull)

I’m Hip – A self-absorbed cat, in a jazzy song and dance, proudly and comically proclaims his “hipness” to the world. The world is less convinced than he is.

Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Feb 18 @ 9:00 pm – Feb 19 @ 1:00 am
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Free Community Tax Service for Qualified Brown County Residents @ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Feb 19 all-day

Call or stop by the Library to see if you qualify. 

Service provided through United Way of South Central Indiana.

Math Homework Help (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Drop by The Ground Floor Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions. Ages 12–19.
Guest Recital – McCain Duo: Martin McCain, bass trombone; Artina McCain, piano ‘Music of Underrepresented Composers’ @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Feb 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monroe County Republican Party @ Meeting Room A/B Combo, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Feb 19 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Novel Horizons: A Mixed Media Club (Age 18 and up) @ Program Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Novel Horizons is not a traditional book club, and there are no mandatory readings. Instead, in this low-stress club, you will read, watch, play, or listen to media that follows a specific theme. This month’s theme is Afrofuturism. Drinks and snacks will be provided. Age 18 and up; recommended for ages 18–32.

WFHB and BCT presents Albail, Slug Rug, and Westhead @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Feb 19 @ 7:00 pm
Jesus Christ Superstar, The 50th anniversary tour @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Feb 19 @ 7:30 pm

With lyrics and music by Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony winners Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” and “Superstar.”

 

This production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 19 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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Community Fiber Group @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Feb 20 @ 11:30 am – 5:00 pm
3D Printing Workshop (ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Feb 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Ready to level up your 3D modeling skills? Join us to learn the basics, and we’ll help design a model that you can keep. Please note that 3D printing takes time; you may need to return at a later date to collect your print.

Doctoral Minor Field Recital – Haeun Jung, piano @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Feb 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm