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Up for an adventure? Arrive a little before start time to reserve your spot as we only allow up to 6 players.
A place to go if you love dancing and support the work of Spencer Pride. No cost, no registration, no partner necessary. Just show up!
Note: This event is taking place on a Thursday during the two weeks of the Christmas/New Year’s celebration. It will return to Tuesday nights on Jan. 7, 2025.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
30+ comedians from throughout the midwest descend upon the Comedy Attic stage to deliver their first new joke of 2025.
Drop in, adventure through fantastic realms, then leave whenever you’d like. All skill levels are welcome.
Get ready to shout “Bingo!” Form a team or play solo and enjoy some friendly competition to see who will emerge the Bingo Tournament Champion!
DOORS 5:30PM
A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa’s Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, and a visit with Santa! Runs Friday-Sunday, November 29th-January 5th. Admission charge per car.
Door Time: 7:00 PM
The Comedy Attic is proud to present the co-headlining weekend with Mark Bookwalter and Emily Davis! Both Emily and Mark have been not only Bloomington mainstays but are also regionally and nationally known as well.
Emily Davis is a Midwestern comic through-and-through, and a queer darling. She’s been featured at Big Pine, Limestone, Middle Ground, and other comedy festivals. She’s regular at The Comedy Attic, and has been seen doing comedy on Vice TV network. She’s sweet, she’s sharp, she’s silly, and off-stage she would love to talk to you about antiques!
Mark Bookwalter is a real silly goose and one handsome feller. As a kid he was an overweight nerd who used humor to combat bullies. Now he is an overweight nerd who uses humor to combat crippling depression and anxiety. He performs all over the country at comedy festivals, working with such acts as Beth Stelling, Kyle Kinane, Chris Gethard, Dana Gould, and more. In 2023 he released a live album and accompanying special ‘SAGE’. Mark was featured on a stop of the Conan O’Brien’s Team Coco House nationwide comedy tour. His mom says she is proud of him but he’s not quite convinced.
The Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market is the oldest winter market in Indiana as it enters its 21st year serving the community of Bloomington.
The BWFM has a diversity of vendors and products including fresh produce, local meat and poultry, dairy products, eggs, maple syrup, honey products, breads, baked goods, jams and sauces, prepared foods, locally roasted coffee, cut flowers, seeds and plants, artisanal crafts and many other items. You can find everything you need for nourishing winter meals along with local crafts, seasonal gifts and shareable treats!
(Self-Guided) Stop by and pick up a Bingo sheet to keep track of how many birds you can ID at the lakeview window upstairs!
Info: Vanessa Roberts 812-360-0834
Info: Ben Felts 812-360-7018
Love family history research? Join a group of fellow enthusiasts monthly. Everyone is welcome!
Come one, come all, to another merry evening of wassailing! This is the 2nd in our series of wassailing events the first having been in Bloomington.
Let us drink the spiced spirits of apples, honey, and berries, and go singing through the town! Let’s dress in our whimsical holiday attire and bless some of our Spencer neighbors with song.
What is Wassailing? It’s something of a musical boozy trick or treating with origins in the blessing of fruit trees, it’s the original caroling and translates to good health.
So let’s take this idea and make our own Yuletide Wassailing Parade!
Route and times:
2:00 – 2:30 Civilian Brewing (Meeting Place and drink)
2:40 Main Street Coffee
3:00 Dragonfly Gallery
3:20 Jit’s Thai Bistro
3:40 Lorelei
4:10 Pride Center
4:30 Civilian Brewing (Ending Place, stay for dinner if you’d like)
Business will be contacted ahead of time and warned of our wacky plans.
Safety and legal notes:
No Public Drinking
No Public Drunkenness
This event brought to you by Lost In The Woods Meadery, and Civilian Brewing Corp
This event is all ages and we will have some mulled cider for kids and none drinkers
Ages: 10 – 18+ yrs
Beginner stained-glass mosaic class, where you’ll create a stunning piece of art using precut glass pieces, ready to be glued and grouted onto a red brick. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of mosaic art, including how to design, arrange, and adhere glass pieces to create a beautiful, colorful pattern or image.
Our instructor will guide you through the process, demonstrating how to use adhesive to secure your glass pieces in place. Once your design is complete, you’ll learn the proper techniques for grouting your mosaic, giving it a smooth and finished look. This class is perfect for beginners looking to explore the world of stained-glass mosaics.
All materials, including a variety of colorful glass pieces, adhesive, and grout, are provided. Just bring your creativity and a willingness to learn! You’ll leave with a gorgeous, custom mosaic piece to proudly display or give as a gift.
A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa’s Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, and a visit with Santa! Runs Friday-Sunday, November 29th-January 5th. Admission charge per car.
Our dad is turning 85 and he’s STILL DANCING! Come celebrate with us. No experience necessary. Drop by or stay a while. The more the merrier!
Caller: Evie Ladin (Oakland, CA)
Live music by Cool Mule (Genevieve Koester, Sam Bartlett, Jesse Woolen-Danner, Abby Ladin)
Special guests and surprises are likely
All donations will support hurricane relief in western NC.
Door Time: 7:00 PM
Eric Hook is a comedian based in Bloomington, Indiana, where he is a regular performer at The Comedy Attic. Known for his conversational style on stage, Eric has delighted audiences at venues across the United States, including bars, comedy clubs, town council meetings, EDM festivals, party barns, and even one guy’s living room. In recent years, Eric has been an active participant in several prominent comedy festivals, including Limestone, Rubber City, Last Best, North Carolina, Laughayette, and Sno Jam. He has also shared the stage with renowned comedians such as Laurie Kilmartin, Shane Torres, Sheng Wang, Rachel Feinstein, and Pete Holmes.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
(Craft) This fun Minecraft themed program will allow you to gain knowledge about rocks and minerals in Indiana. We will put your crafting to the test while creating a pixel art mineral or rock block.
Virtual only due to winter storm warning. Contact [email protected] to receive Zoom link.
First Sunday of the month, except for holidays when it is pushed to the second Sunday.
This is your chance to hear firsthand what they’re doing and contribute to the conversation.
A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa’s Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, and a visit with Santa! Runs Friday-Sunday, November 29th-January 5th. Admission charge per car.
A food drive collaboration with The Villages of Indiana’s Healthy Families program and Classic Bowling Lanes. Each Sunday in January, community members can purchase one bowling game and receive one game free when they bring a nonperishable food item (one per person, not per team). The food will support families in Monroe, Brown and Lawrence Counties who have transportation or other barriers to food security.
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
Come out on Monday nights from 8:30-10pm for your chance off that brain power to win fabulous bar cash prizes!
Hike and Seek is a wonderful opportunity for you and your preschooler to explore nature together with other children of a similar age. We’ll take a gentle-paced hike, noticing the wonders of nature unfolding around us. Each hike is a new adventure, as nature is always changing, so no two hikes will ever be the same! Please dress for the weather. Only children need to be registered, but at least one adult is required to stay and participate. Adults will check in upon arrival.
SPECIAL NOTE: Registration for this event is offered ONLY through Bloomington Parks & Recreation. “Resale” or transfer of registration is NOT accepted through third parties. If you are offered tickets to this event, it is a SCAM.
Info: Celena Langolis 317-941-4357
Veganuary is upon us! Are you vegan-curious? Or just want to try out some Meatless Mondays? Come and learn with us!
No sign up necessary.
Auditions will be readings from sides of the show. Parts available for 3 women and 8 men! The show is March 14-23 at the Waldron Firebay.
The Monroe County Civic Theatre (MCCT) is currently looking for people to help behind the scenes with everything from sets to costumes and beyond. If you’re interested but unable to attend open auditions (and/or how you can be a part of the tech team), please contact Becky Stapf 812-929-2352
Support the Library while eating local! Show your flyer, purchase a large pizza, and Mother Bear’s will donate $5 to the Friends of the Library for MCPL programs.
Info: Andy Grinstead 812-219-1805
For this challenge, we’ll create architectural structures using only edible supplies.
Originally scheduled for January 6 & 7, but pushed due to weather.
6PM DOORS
Huge first Cosmic for 2025. Come and enjoy this listening room experience and hear the stories behind the songs.
Hosts:
Claire Pendriegh, Dakota Curtis, Steve Healey, Istvan Csicsery-Ronay, Angela Space, Jason Wilbur
No sign up necessary.
Auditions will be readings from sides of the show. Parts available for 3 women and 8 men! The show is March 14-23 at the Waldron Firebay.
The Monroe County Civic Theatre (MCCT) is currently looking for people to help behind the scenes with everything from sets to costumes and beyond. If you’re interested but unable to attend open auditions (and/or how you can be a part of the tech team), please contact Becky Stapf 812-929-2352
Come create your vision for what 2025 will hold for you! We’ll provide poster board, glue sticks, and scissors! (we’ll also have a few magazines and things to cut up/collage) You bring any old magazines to share with the group and yourself and manifestations!
Looking for a place to tinker, create, and explore? Bloominglabs invites you to our free Wednesday Night Public Hours from 7 PM to 10 PM!
* Check out our tools & equipment
* Meet fellow makers & hackers
* Work on projects & get inspired
Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious about what we do, everyone is welcome! Come see what Bloomington’s community makerspace is all about.
Visitors are free to bring a project to work on.
Classic Rock
Beginner lesson at 7pm
Door Time: 7:00 PM
Featuring both professional comedians from the midwest’s best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never know what you’re going to get or who you’ll see!
Ages 21+
Info: Doris Wittenburg 812-336-4993
Info: Carol Carter 812-339-0020
What easier way to support MCHA’s mission than by attending a Dine & Donate event and enjoying a delicious meal in the process? This evening, Noodles & Co. will donate 25% of eligible sales during the event to MCHA. Funds raised will directly support MCHA’s programs. If ordering in person, use code GIVING25 or mention MCHA when ordering.
This fundraiser only applies to the Eastland Plaza location during the specific date and time listed. Orders placed for delivery through third-party apps like UberEats and GrubHub won’t count toward the fundraiser.
Originally scheduled for January 6 & 7, but pushed due to weather.
All Ages | Monthly series highlighting local artists and vendors. Open call for submissions.
January – Vendors:
Starfull Arts
Bohaus Designs
Naughty Nanna’s Corrupt Closet
Stranger Taste Vintage
Badknees
January – Live Vinyl:
5-6PM Kashmere Dupree
6-7PM Beebs
7-8PM David Brown
8-9PM Adriane Pontecorvo
9-10PM Jar Turner
Come join us for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed author Gayle Forman at Morgenstern Books! Get ready to dive into the world of her latest book, After Life, and hear firsthand about the inspiration behind this captivating story.
Info: Caitlyn Smallwood 502-771-2783
Door Time: 6:00 PM
Info: Helena Drumm 765-749-0677
Registration recommended
Discuss your favorite gardening books, and learn and share tips and tricks for making the most of the growing season. January will cover gardening book recommendations, space planning for spring, where to get seeds and a garden journal activity.
For the last decade, Kristen Joy Emack has been collaborating with her daughter and nieces on the photographic series, Cousins. The images they create together present a rare perspective of girlhood that is neither stereotypical nor trendy. The portraits focus on familial closeness, the development of selves, and the strong connection between cousins.
To celebrate the new year at the Waldron Art Galleries, three artists present shows revolving around nostalgia, memory, and place.
In the Education Gallery, Mark Riggins’ show No Place Like Home, continues for another month. His work consistently reflects a profound appreciation for the environment he gets to call home, and the people that make the environment creatively accessible for him. Riggins’ artistic journey was deeply shaped by his grandmother, Mary Maish, a local artist. Observing her techniques and her dedication ignited his own passion for drawing. His admiration for his grandmother’s work helped him develop his skills and instilled his love for art from a young age. That love is evident in the intricately detailed pen and ink renderings of architectural subjects in Monroe County and Southern Indiana.
Gabrielle Schenck presents Heat-Seeking, in the Spotlight Gallery, where she reflects upon her exploration of the natural world and its intricate forms. Her work is formed by a deliberate process of layering and erasing gestural marks to create a surface tension that mirrors the continuous cycle of death and renewal. She portrays the haze of the organic structures that surround her, capturing the ephemeral feeling one senses when connecting with nature. From the colorways to the dimension of Schenck’s pieces, each element evokes a sense of vagueness, yet familiarity.
The Space Between, by artist Haley Clancy Inyart, premiers in the Rosemary P. Miller Gallery. In this exhibition, Clancy Inyart adapts intricate wall collage, crafted from meticulously cut watercolor papers, creating an opportunity for viewers to actively partake in her art, both in the close-up examination of each individual piece as well as the emotive experience of walking through the space. Her work explores memory through personal objects, inviting the audience to connect with their own experiences. By painting these objects from memory and subtly altering their appearance between front and back, Clancy Inyart gradually deteriorates and evolves into abstraction through the cutouts. The watercolor paintings and collage work bring physical presence to the way memories fade over time.
‘More of To Bloomington from By Hand with Love.’ This show celebrates 45 years for us artists. Our jewelers, our painters, our potters, our weavers, knitters, dyers, printmakers, glass blowers, woodworkers and all of the artists associated with By Hand wish you a ‘Happy New Year.
DOOR TIME 6:30 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM