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Ice sculpting in front of The Mill, between West 10th St. and West 11th St. on Madison St.
Join the Hub as we kick off FreezeFest.
We’ll fight off the chilly winter weather with a chili cook-off featuring chefs from throughout our local community. You’ll enjoy samples of each soup, vote for whom you think should earn the People’s Choice Award, and see our panel of judges deliberate and determine who has the best overall, best vegetarian, and most creative chilis. Try the unique Hoosier pairing of chilis and cinnamon roll with rolls from Two Sticks Bakery and cool down your palate between with ice cream from Chocolate Moose.
all ages
Jacobs School of Music Jazz Studies students will perform original compositions and classics from the Great American Songbook.
Info: Carol (Chih-Ju) Lin 310-740-7229
In person and online. A discussion group on specific banned books chosen by the group.
Bring in your seeds or baby plants for trading or gifting! Lets share our gardening plans and make sure we all have a chance to grow some joy and maybe even food at home. Free event and if you don’t have anything to trade, you are welcome to still attend if you are looking for some seeds!
Door Time: 6:00 PM
In the treacherous and swampy forests that make up the so-called “green border” between Belarus and Poland, refugees from the Middle East and Africa are lured by government propaganda promising easy passage to the European Union. Unable to cross into Europe and unable to turn back, they find themselves trapped in a rapidly escalating geopolitical stand-off. Thirty years after Europa Europa, three-time Academy Award-nominee Agnieszka Holland brings a masterful eye for realism and deep compassion to this blistering critique of a humanitarian calamity that continues to unfold.
Line dancing with Hanah Crowe. We are having a “White Out” theme so wear your white and lets do this dance thang!!!
Film | Ages 21+
Synopsis: A raucous work of queer fantasy and history, PLAYLAND conjures a time-bending night in Boston’s oldest and most notorious gay bar.
With an eclectic ensemble of queer performers, including drag icon Lady Bunny and Pose’s Danielle Cooper, Playland is transdisciplinary in every sense of the word: music, dance, archival footage, tableaux, opera, and performance art are layered into an ethereal piece subverting all boundaries. Artist-flmmaker Georden West’s debut feature is an expressionist and very queer bricolage, focusing on an atemporal night in the renowned Playland Café. Following its employees and others who have haunted the space, weaving together a tapestry of personal and community anecdotes across the bar’s existence.
all ages | Brought to you by Bloomington Pub Quiz.
Ice sculpting in front of The Mill, between West 10th St. and West 11th St. on Madison St.
Info: Yel Brayton 203-812-9017
Docudrama
One weekend only! Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Don’t miss this award-nominated (and winning) movie. In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
Local artist, Zoe Dean, provides watercolor painting instruction every Friday excepting the first Friday of the month. All supplies are provided. All skill levels are welcome—including beginners! Requires a minimum of 3 registrants or class will be canceled.
“Self Portrait” Linda Meyer-Wright
Linda was an original BWS Signature Member and a popular teacher who influenced a long list of student artists. She was extremely creative and prolific in many mediums, but this exhibit features primarily watercolors! Her art is reflective of her humor and wit and her very vivid imagination, making it a fun and happy show.
Hosted by her sister Joanie Meyer, it will feature 32 large, professionally framed works of art. These paintings have not been recently displayed, prior to this exhibit. You will also have the opportunity to purchase smaller, unframed paintings from her studio. All artwork is offered at very reasonable prices.
Please join Joanie and friends at the reception on Friday, January 24 – Linda’s birthday. There will be cake!!
A program where individuals bring their own supplies to work on a project while others do the same. It’s a way to connect socially, enjoy your hobby, and be productive in the process! Whether you quilt, scrapbook, paint, decoupage, or anything of the like, this program is for you!
DOORS @ 6pm | BELL TIME @ 7pm
Watch as some of the top talent in the industry battle it out in the ring to secure their victory. Get ready for intense rivalries, jaw-dropping maneuvers, and unforgettable moments that will leave you on the edge of your seat.
Don’t miss out on this epic showdown “The Shape of Wrestling to Come.” Grab your friends and family, and get ready for a night you won’t soon forget!
Join us in celebrating the 80th Birthday of WFHB’S Chief Engineer, Jeffrey “Sundog” Morris.
A cozy evening featuring incredible local talent, signature drinks, and delicious bites. From country tunes to acoustic gems, this series has something for everyone.
Celebrate the wondrous 4-film series of Hayao Miyazaki
DOOR TIME 6:30 pm
Docudrama
One weekend only! Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Don’t miss this award-nominated (and winning) movie. In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
This class is for all skill levels.
Up your martini game in 2025! You’ll shake and stir and sample (of course!) your way through four martini cocktail variations, led by our bar manager Tricia Petit and co-founder Jeff Wuslich. Whether you’re a vodka loyalist or a big gin fan or looking for a fun new twist, this class will have a little something for everyone. We’ll talk about technique, batching for crowds, garnish, etc. — and you’ll leave with lots of ideas for the season ahead, and maybe even find your signature martini!
A local live band playing classic songs from the ’60s and ’70s, at Bloomington’s coolest, most laid-back music venue.
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!
Ice sculpting in front of The Mill, between West 10th St. and West 11th St. on Madison St.
1/11: Paper snowflakes
1/18: Mastodon paper mosaic
1/25: Mineral ice perler beads
2/01: Glacial till gouache painting
2/08: Megafauna coloring pages
2/15: Smilodon watercolor painting
Docudrama
One weekend only! Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Don’t miss this award-nominated (and winning) movie. In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
Squirrels are among the most common wildlife spotted in our area, but did you know Indiana is home to state-endangered squirrel species? It’s true! Join us for a hike where we’ll search for signs of squirrels and explore the important role they play in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
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: Sarah Olivio 812-361-9332
This class is for all skill levels.
Up your martini game in 2025! You’ll shake and stir and sample (of course!) your way through four martini cocktail variations, led by our bar manager Tricia Petit and co-founder Jeff Wuslich. Whether you’re a vodka loyalist or a big gin fan or looking for a fun new twist, this class will have a little something for everyone. We’ll talk about technique, batching for crowds, garnish, etc. — and you’ll leave with lots of ideas for the season ahead, and maybe even find your signature martini!
This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ adults.
Enjoy this indoor celebration of all things winter. We’ll have seasonal crafts, a scavenger hunt, penguin bowling, and much more!
Registration is required as space is limited, so contact us to secure your spot – (812)200-3300!
Join us at Weed Patch Music Company for this Bluegrass and Old Time Jamming Workshop taught by Allie Jean Burbrink that will help you improve your skills at playing with other musicians! All bluegrass instruments are welcome and no jamming experience is necessary! Participants should be able to tune their instrument (electronic tuning devices are welcome) and change smoothly between G, C, D, and A. (Fiddles and Basses should know which notes work with which chords). Workshop cost is $25 and participants should bring their own bluegrass/old time instrument to play!
The 11th Annual Cutters Casino Night is a fun-filled night for adults to socialize, eat, drink, and play games to win prizes. The Casino games include blackjack, craps, and other fun games. PROCEEDS: Proceeds of this event will help fund Cutters Financial Aid and Cutters Outreach Programs.
Any Questions?: Please reach out via email to: [email protected]
Come out for the monthly Family Night at Morgenstern Books! Each month, we have a story to read, crafts to do, and snacks to eat! This month, we’ll be reading Meet January by April Martin!
Docudrama
One weekend only! Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Don’t miss this award-nominated (and winning) movie. In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
Master filmmaker Fellini partnered with his iconic wife and muse, Giulietta Masina, for this phantasmagoric character study, which is also the director’s first color feature. Drawing on details from her own life, Masina is Juliet, a woman dabbling in spiritualism and whose hold on reality begins to slip when she learns that her husband is having an affair, sending her on a hallucinatory journey of self-discovery in which memories, dreams, and supernatural forces merge in a kaleidoscopic gestalt. With virtuosic cinematography from Gianni di Venanzo and a fearless lead performance by Masina, this is one of Fellini’s most visionary films.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
6PM DOORS /// 7PM SHOW /// ALL-AGES
BRONZE–
The seeds of Bronze were planted, curiously enough, at an avant-garde Japanese noise show. Dylan Ryan and Scott McGaughey first met as teenagers at DePaul University in Chicago, recognizing each other as having attended the same Ruins show, kindred spirits converging in the Chicago indie rock underground. They played in various rock bands in the 90s, but they found they had a particular itch that was not scratched by the various projects they were involved in; a shared love for the likes of Robin Gibb, Roxy Music and the soundtracks of Tangerine Dream, the kind of shimmering studio productions that sound luxurious but still push the envelope.
Bronze on Bandcamp
Bronze – Mezzanine on YouTube
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GIANT DAY–
Giant Day is the new project of Elephant 6 Collective veterans Derek Almstead and Emily Growden. Both longtime partners and established musicians, they’ve worked, recorded and performed in Athens, Georgia for many years with multiple groups, including The Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System, Elf Power, The Glands, of Montreal, Faster Circuits and Marshmallow Coast to name a few. This latest musical iteration combines psych, art rock, post-punk and dream pop influences into a distinctive new sound.
Giant Day on Bandcamp
Giant Day – Ignore the Flood on YouTube
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GEODIZE–
Geodize is Chris Barth’s current solo project.
Chris has also played in The Impossible Shapes, Normanoak, and Glitter Brains, and lives and records in a holler in Brown County, Indiana.
Geodize on Bandcamp
doors 6:30
Doors at 8 pm
Bar opens at 5 | Dance party at 11 with DJ ANGST
Kinker returns to us in the year of our lord 2025 with comedy, burlesque, and drag!
Door Time: 8:45 PM
Anyone is welcome to attend, although programs are geared toward women age 16+.
Several local natural resource and recreation organizations and agencies work together to offer outdoor recreation skills and nature knowledge programs, with a model of women teaching women. To kick off the fifth season, the organizers are hosting a Mini-Expo to offer a sneak peek at what’s in store for 2025, reach new participants and give the opportunity to meet and interact with the instructors.
Participants can drop in to sample some past and future WINGS activities such as wild edibles foraging, basket weaving, outdoor cooking, shooting, fishing, winter tree identification and stand-up paddleboarding. The event will also offer themed snacks (while supplies last) and 2025 activity schedules.
The goal of Women in Nature Gaining Skills (WINGS) is to encourage and empower women with the skills and confidence they need to participate in outdoor recreation activities in the south-central Indiana area. Each WINGS event features women-led hands-on training, with the goal of building a community of women interested in outdoor recreation.
Join us every Sunday in February to learn more about Chinese, Arabic, and Russian cultures through traditional foods, stories, and crafts! All ages.
Info: Raquel Anderson, 812-322-7706
bring your portable project for a casual get-together of fiber lovers, ask your questions and offer friendly tips and advice!
Join us at the Downtown Library to explore the vibrant celebrations of Chinese New Year and immerse yourself in captivating stories crafted by IU Advanced Chinese Learners. Ages 7-12.
Docudrama
One weekend only! Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. Don’t miss this award-nominated (and winning) movie. In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with music icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates worldwide.
(Craft) Drop in to make snow you can play with. Learn about different types of snowstorms that happen in Indiana.
Sponsored by the Jacobs School of Music Diversity and Equity Committee
Info: Caitlyn Smallwood 502-771-2783
High Proof Laughs is an annual live comedy series at Cardinal Spirits, in collaboration with the one-and-only Limestone Comedy Festival! Join us for delicious craft cocktails and an amazing line up: headliner Zach Wycuff, along with Allison Stapp, Kejal Maconald, and Wyatt McKinley. And, emcee Mat Alano Martin from Limestone Comedy Festival.
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.
Join us for a guided tour as we remember the men of Apollo 1.
Join us for a Hot Ones-style interview, where you’ll get to help interrogate featured MCPL employees. You’ll watch them attempt to answer tough questions while they taste sizzling sauces.
Join us as we watch “Fullmetal Alchemist.” We’ll chat, craft, and eat snacks.
Curious about the future of Bloomington Police Department’s headquarters? Mark your calendar for Monday, January 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. as we dive into the possibilities. Join us at 220 E. 3rd Street (the current BPD headquarters) to hear about the guiding principles for selecting a new location, explore potential opportunities and get the scoop on public safety bond funding improvements benefiting BPD and the community.
Can’t make it in person? No worries! You can catch all the action live on CATS or watch later at catstv.net.
Every Monday includes fun skating, cardio challenges, dance moves, skills lessons, a good stretch, and support from veteran roller derby skaters.
Activities are focused on advanced beginner to skilled skaters.
No money involved. Play euchre or another card game (cards provided by the Club) or bring any board game to play.
Honky Tonk! Doors at 6 pm
About Flowers of Ukraine
A strong, independent, and anarchist woman full of humor sets out to protect her piece of land against all odds. Initially fighting off developers, Natalia’s struggle becomes even more existential with Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The film is a portrait of a woman who never gives up and brings to viewers a sense of hope. [70 min; documentary; Ukrainian with English subtitles]
A Q&A with director Adelina Borets will follow the screening.
An exciting series of workshops, readings, and creative discussions. Join us for this early look at these works in development, so one day you can say “I saw that play At First Sight”.
Now in its thirteenth year, the At First Sight New Works Festival will feature the always popular At First Shorts evening of new short plays, a series of panels hosted by M.F.A. Dramaturgy students featuring theatre makers from the Indiana community, and playwriting workshops with special guests. Students are joined by industry professionals who provide their insight and expertise throughout the weekend.
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!