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.
Nov
29
Fri
2024
Living Art Colony – Holiday Edition with the Lazy Susan Stringband (12pm-2pm) @ Brown County History Center's Pioneer Village,49 Museum Lane, Nashville
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall)
Nov 29 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Dinosaurs at Wonderlab @ Wonderlab Science Museum, 308 West 4th St., Bloomington
Nov 29 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Dinosaurs at WonderLab!!! Join us as we welcome back Feller Express and their herd of large scale, interactive dinosaur puppets.
Pick your expertise level. During ticket purchase, choose between Beginner or Advanced program sessions. Just starting out in the world of Paleontology? Curious about the differences between theropods and sauropods? Want to know more about the distinctions between carnivore and herbivore? The New Explorer program is for you!

Want to know more about where certain dinosaurs lived? Wonder about dinosaur environments? Curious about how dinosaurs looked and sounded? Select the Expert Paleontologist program.

Both program types include interactions with the Feller dinosaur puppets, activities with IU Paleontologists, and fossil exploration.

On the day of the event. Enjoy dinosaur activities throughout the museum. Make dinosaur prints in playdough. Search for miniature plaster dinosaur fossils in our dino dig and take home one plaster fossil from your exploration. Make your own block print inspired by paleontology using recycled styrofoam. Browse a unique dinosaur themed selection of books and toys available for purchase from our local event sponsor, Morgenstern’s Books.

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra – ‘Celebrate the Season’ (shows at 5pm and 8pm) @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 29 @ 5:00 pm
Gene Fugate @ Ferguson House, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
Nov 29 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tree Lighting Ceremony @ Brown County History Center, 90 East Gould Street, Nashville
Nov 29 @ 5:00 pm

Starting at 5pm, lighting at 6pm

Busman’s Holiday “Light up the Square” (shows at 5:30pm and 8pm) @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Nov 29 @ 5:30 pm
Holiday Activities Around The Square, including a performance by the Bloomington Brass Band, the Canopy of Lights Lighting and Photos with Santa (7:30pm-9pm) @ Monroe County Courthouse Square, 100 block of West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Monroe County Board of Commissioners, in collaboration with the Hoosier Hills Food Bank, is sponsoring a food drive at the Canopy of Lights. They will have a drop-off point for non-perishable food and monetary donations at the event and will continue to have donation barrels inside the Courthouse Rotunda through Giving Tuesday, November 28th.

Holiday Wreath Making Workshop @ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our friends over at The Seedlings flower farm will be hosting a Holiday Wreath Making Workshop here at Cedar Creek Winery on Friday, November 29th from 6:00-8:00pm.
🍇 An 18 inch grapevine base, with varieties of evergreens, berries, dried citrus, cinnamon sticks, magnolia leaves and eucalyptus! In addition to weaving together the perfect welcome to your home, you will also learn how to tie a bow!
📍 This class is limited to 10 people, if the class doesn’t get filled, a refund will be issued. Cost per class, includes all materials and step-by-step guidance by our friends with The Seedlings, $75+ processing fee.

Paul Bertsch @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Nov 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Justyn Underwood @ Firebird Tap House, 4040 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Larry Summerton @ Rusty Gator Fork and Ale, 1005 16th St., Bedford
Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The McGuires @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Nov 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jingle Bell Rockin’ Tribute Band // The Isaac Family Band @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Nov 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Event Categories: Blues, Clasic Rock, Music, Pop Rock
A Tribute to Bobby Helms and His Christmas Classic “Jingle Bell Rock” with Special Guest: The Isaac Family Band.

When country music singer Bobby Helms was first offered the chance to sing a new festive song called “Jingle Bell Rock,” he was initially skeptical about the idea of mixing rock’n’roll and Christmas. But he was quickly won over, and his single, issued by Decca Records in October 1957, soon became a holiday classic. “‘Jingle Bell Rock’ has made itself a part of Christmas,” Helms said. “It lifts people up.” Today, you can find it on playlists alongside staples like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Nat King Cole’s “The Christmas Song,”

Benjamin Fuson @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Nov 29 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Grace Carrington @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Nov 29 @ 8:00 pm
Out and Back Dance Party, with DJ Deep Sense @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 29 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 30 @ 3:00 am
Thunderstruck – AC/DC Tribute @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Nov 29 @ 9:00 pm
Nov
30
Sat
2024
Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall)
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market: Holiday Market @ Showers Common in front of City Hall, 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Schedule of Events
10 a.m.- Holiday Market opens with free admission
3 p.m.- Holiday Market closes and the 2024 Farmers’ Market season ends

PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” (Shows at 10am and 2pm) @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 10:00 am
Dinosaurs at Wonderlab @ Wonderlab Science Museum, 308 West 4th St., Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

Dinosaurs at WonderLab!!! Join us as we welcome back Feller Express and their herd of large scale, interactive dinosaur puppets.
Pick your expertise level. During ticket purchase, choose between Beginner or Advanced program sessions. Just starting out in the world of Paleontology? Curious about the differences between theropods and sauropods? Want to know more about the distinctions between carnivore and herbivore? The New Explorer program is for you!

Want to know more about where certain dinosaurs lived? Wonder about dinosaur environments? Curious about how dinosaurs looked and sounded? Select the Expert Paleontologist program.

Both program types include interactions with the Feller dinosaur puppets, activities with IU Paleontologists, and fossil exploration.

On the day of the event. Enjoy dinosaur activities throughout the museum. Make dinosaur prints in playdough. Search for miniature plaster dinosaur fossils in our dino dig and take home one plaster fossil from your exploration. Make your own block print inspired by paleontology using recycled styrofoam. Browse a unique dinosaur themed selection of books and toys available for purchase from our local event sponsor, Morgenstern’s Books.

HiStory Book Club: “Zorrie” by Laird Hunt (Indiana) @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Where History Buffs and Bookworms Connect
Do you love to read books? How about books about history? If so, join the HiStory Book Club to discuss the great stories of our past over a glass of coffee or tea. Books about historical figures, places and times throughout Monroe County, Indiana, and the world!

It’s simple – follow the reading recommendations below and mark your calendars. Admission is free and you don’t even have to complete the book to attend and participate in the discussion. Come meet some new friends as we talk about old times.

Travers Marks @ Nashvile House, 15 S Van Buren Street, Nashville
Nov 30 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown
Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SMALL BIZ SATURDAY: ORBIT BENEFIT WITH GRAVY BIRD / BEYOND THINGS / STEP TWINS / MATIXANDO @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 6:00 pm

5PM DOORS
Howdy Folks
Orbit could use your help again. We have squeaked through the Fall and know the Winter is ahead. We are going to throw a party on Small Business Saturday. Come and hang out! Can’t Make the Party? Buy some merch or tell some friends about us.
SCHEDULE
Gravy Bird 9PM
Beyond Things 8PM
Step Twins 7PM
Matixando 6PM
(Its a Party so Rough Estimate)

Amanda Webb Duo @ Firebird Tap House, 4040 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bob Leahy @ Rusty Gator Fork and Ale, 1005 16th St., Bedford
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Children’s Nutcracker @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 7:00 pm

Bloomington’s own Nutcracker Ballet, danced by children for children and families! This slightly abridged version of the classic Nutcracker Ballet follows Clara through her adventures after receiving a magical gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer. Watch Clara and the Nutcracker battle the evil Mouse King, dance through a swirl of snowflakes into the night and arrive in the magical Land of the Sweets presided over by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her sweet courtiers. Was it all a dream? Or was it the magic of Uncle Drosselmeyer and his gift?

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

Ed Rodimel @ Sycamore Saloon at Harmony Tree Resorts, 1292 IN-135, Nashville
Nov 30 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Ed Rodimel @ Sycamore Saloon at Harmony Tree Resorts, 1292 IN-135, Nashville
Nov 30 @ 7:30 pm
Griffy Album Release @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm
Lee Hartman @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm
Silver Creek Revival @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Lovin’ Spoonful @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm
The Vanguards @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Nov 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Film: THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN TEXAS @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm

We’re screening a film that really unites us all, an all time favorite of any midwestern. No cover, bring some cash to tip performers tho! There will be performances throughout the screening!

Show at 9
Dance party at 11 <3 Hosted and produced by BeelzeBabe!

Hairbangers Ball @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Nov 30 @ 9:00 pm
Dec
1
Sun
2024
Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall)
Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” (shows at 11am and 3pm) @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Dec 1 @ 11:00 am
General Chess Club Meeting (Hoosier Chess Academy) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 1 @ 12:30 pm – 4:15 pm
Reimagining Opera for Kids Gala @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Dec 1 @ 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic for Cats and Dogs @ MCHA Clinic, 791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington
Dec 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Monroe County Humane Association veterinary team is hosting a pop-up mobile vaccine clinic! No appointment needed; all are welcome!
A range of services are available, including legally mandated rabies vaccines for pets aged 12 weeks and older. Clinics also provide nail trims, microchips, and preventive measures for flea, tick, and heartworm.
Subsidized rates are available to residents experiencing financial hardship if they provide documentation. Cats must be in carriers, and dogs must be leashed (no retractable leashes). Pets showing signs of illness or aggression might be turned away.
LEGO CLUB (ages 5-12) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Children’s Nutcracker @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 1 @ 3:30 pm

Bloomington’s own Nutcracker Ballet, danced by children for children and families! This slightly abridged version of the classic Nutcracker Ballet follows Clara through her adventures after receiving a magical gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer. Watch Clara and the Nutcracker battle the evil Mouse King, dance through a swirl of snowflakes into the night and arrive in the magical Land of the Sweets presided over by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her sweet courtiers. Was it all a dream? Or was it the magic of Uncle Drosselmeyer and his gift?

Doors open 30 minutes before each performance.

Key Club Meeting @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 1 @ 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – The ’10’ Tour @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Dec 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Dec 1 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 2 @ 1:00 am
Dec
2
Mon
2024
Community Bible Study @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Dec 2 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am

Info: Paul Adams 812-369-0305

Teen Craft Club – Felt Succulents (ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Please contact Fern Salvaggio at [email protected] if you have any questions about this program.

Adult Board Game Night (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Master’s Recital – Haoran Yu, saxophone @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Student Recital – Grant Thomas, double bass @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sassafras Audubon Society Board Meeting @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Dec
3
Tue
2024
Hoosier Stitchers @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Dec 3 @ 9:15 am – 2:15 pm

For info: Lynn Ducharme 812-337-0442

VITAL English Language Group Conversations About Movies & Life with David S. (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Learners will watch a short segment of a popular movie and discuss the story; the movies will have English subtitles. Enjoy friendly conversation while learning new ideas and vocabulary.

Complete an initial registration at the VITAL office (Downtown Library, second floor), and then attend any English Language Group. Registration includes a brief level assessment. Intermediate English skills are suggested.

Homework Help Hour @ The Ground Floor Teen Space Conference Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Master’s Recital – Sangwoo Jun, violin @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
District 6 Town Hall Meeting @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Info: Margaret VanSchaik 317-361-3110

Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm
Film: MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm

My Own Private Idaho follows two friends, Mike and Scott (River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves), on a journey of self-discovery and survival as they navigate the streets of Portland and the landscapes of Idaho. This poignant film delves into themes of love, identity, and societal marginalization.

Sip and Sing: Weekly Adult Group Music Class (21+) @ Davis Academy of Music, 336 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Sip & Sing is a 21+ event where adults get to learn to sing in a low-pressure environment and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.

Karaoke with Dave Walters @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 8:00 pm
Honky Tonk @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Dec 3 @ 8:30 pm
Dec
4
Wed
2024
Healthnet Walk-In Street Medicine Clinic @ Meeting Room 2B and 2C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Walk in medical clinic for patrons experiencing homelessness.

Free HIV & HCV Testing (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Receive free testing for HIV and HCV, as well as referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication. Age 18 and up.

Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Dec 4 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. Guardians must stay on-site and are welcome to shop in the pantry during this time, or join in the fun! Registration is not required. Questions? Reach out to Georgia at [email protected].
Student Chamber Music Recital @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and Rick Fettig (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Plantary Futures Lecture Series Marx, Moles, & Mars (21+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm
Any sort of performance Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks (all ages) @ Fat Dan's Deli, 221 East Kirkwood Ave. Suite 1, Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

You’ll have 15 minutes to do your thing.

Cosmic Songwriter’s Club 3rd Anniversary @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm
Craft Club for Adults – Stamp Art (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Film: MOUNTAINS @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm

A beautifully acted and observant portrait of a family and their community, Mountains marks an impressive debut by director Monica Sorelle. Q&A with the lead actors to follow!
About Mountains

Haitian immigrant Xavier (Atibon Nazaire) is a demolition worker living in Miami’s Little Haiti with his wife Esperance (Sheila Anozier) and college dropout son, Junior (Chris Renois). While seeking a more spacious house for his family, Xavier’s labor is dismantling his neighborhood brick by brick.

Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with an Open Mic Band led by Eric Schedler, Open Calling @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Intro lesson at 7pm

Faculty/Guest Recital – James Ehnes, violin; Orion Weiss, piano @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
6 Foot Blonde @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Dec 4 @ 10:00 pm
Dec
5
Thu
2024
Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
DIY Gifting Painted Clay Pendants (ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Please contact Jo Barber at [email protected] if you have any questions about this program.

Coded Crafts – a new event series through Parks and Recreation that intends to bring people with similar pop culture interests together while also discovering city parks @ Allison-Jukebox Community Center, 351 S Washington St, Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

All Ages | Dressing up and taking photos is encouraged! Themed bracelet making kits for the first 24 guests.
Coded Crafts is a new event series through Parks and Recreation that intends to bring people with similar pop culture interests together while also discovering city parks. Tour a different city park each month, meet new friends, and make and trade friendship bracelets. Learn how to bead while participating in pop culture trivia, games, and show and tell your fan items or stories with others!

Holiday Market, featuring Local Artists, Businesses, DJ’s & Movies @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
SOUP Workshop @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

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Midwesterners take soup season seriously. Join Liz to learn fundamentals for a flavorful soup.

Speech Club Meeting (Good Evening Toastmasters) @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Info: Carol Lin 310-740-7229

DnD Night, with DM Sherman Schuck @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm

Up for an adventure? Join us the 1st Thursday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons game night with your DM Sherman Schuck. Arrive a little before start time to reserve your spot as we only allow up to 6 players.

Poetry Potluck Tour and Open Mic @ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm

Join us as we welcome the Poetry Potluck Tour to Morgenstern Books!
Featured poets: Kelsey Bigelow, Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey, and Naomi G. Lau.
Midwestern poets Kelsey Bigelow and Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey host the Instagram project called “Poetry Potluck.” Every first Monday of the month, their audiences send in random words and then they write a poem using those words. Audiences are invited to join in the fun by writing their own and sending them in to be published in the annual Poetry Potluck Anthology. This showcase event is part of the 2023 Poetry Potluck Anthology Tour, and we will highlight local poet, Naomi G. Lau, who has published poems in the anthology. Following the showcase, the public is invited to share their poetry on the open mic! Come join the potluck!

Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by O2R @ The Porthole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

All Ages
-Full backline provided.
-Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm
-Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm

Film: MAGIC MIKE XXL @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm

Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, Magic Mike XXL finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the towel. But they want to do it their way: burning down the house in one last blow-out performance in Myrtle Beach, and with legendary headliner Magic Mike sharing the spotlight with them. On the road to their final show, with whistle stops in Jacksonville and Savannah to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Mike and the guys learn some new moves and shake off the past in surprising ways.

Hill Folk Music Series: CPR Revival @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Muhammed Saahir Headlines @ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm

Winner of the 2024 Bloomington Comedy Festival returns to the Attic stage to go long with his first headlining set at his home club. From hilarious stories of fatherhood to observations about the absurdity of modern life, Muhammed makes it relatable and really really funny.

Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater presents: THE NUTCRACKER @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 7:30 pm

Premiering just last year, Jacobs faculty choreographer Sasha Janes’ updated, stereotype- shattering version of this most popular ballet tells the story from the perspective of curious young Marie.

With the help of her Aunt Drosselmeyer, Marie learns to unleash the power of her imagination to take the audience with her on a wild adventure.

All Campus Jazz Ensemble @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Dec 5 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Dec
6
Fri
2024
Unitarian Universalist Church Holiday Bazaar and Art Fair @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
VITAL English Language Group Conversation with Shane T. (age 18 and up) @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the United States, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world.

Peter Burkholder Lecture: Guest Lecture – Kevin C. Karnes (Musicology, Emory University) – “DJ Culture, Black Market Sounds, and ‘Minimalistic Hardcore Sequencer Music’ in Riga—with Excursions to Tallinn and Berlin—from 1975 to 2000” @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Dec 6 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
D & D Club (ages 12-19) @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Dec 6 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
ART OPENING: “Wild Sol” Collages by Jennifer @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Holiday Art Market, followed by Party Girl Gods (a dance party at 11pm) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Private Collection Fundraiser, with music from Curtis Cantwell Jackson (6pm-7:30pm) @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This month, our featured exhibit is a fundraiser for Juniper Art Gallery to help keep our FREE events available in the upcoming year.
Juniper’s Owner, Jaime Sweany has chosen a diverse selection of artwork from her own personal collection (acquired over the past 50 years!) to offer up for sale on behalf of the gallery and her incredible staff.
We hope you will come visit and support our Regional Artists, Artisan Shop, and FREE creative events!