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Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs.(all month on Mondays)
Join us as we continue our book craft series and give discarded books a new life by transforming them into notebooks!
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.
doors at 6pm
Guitarist-singer-songwriter-arranger -producer Mark Bingham covers 60 years of his own compositions over 10 different sets plus a set of Lost Hoagy Carmichael, and a night of decomposed standards with trumpeter John Raymond. There will be stories, there will be audience participation, there will be an ironic aging hipster Mardi Gras set as only a survivor of the Bywater could do. There will be new songs, works in progress, songs written in high school and many songs written in Bloomington in the 1970s. There will be no songs from the Caroline Peyton MOCK UP album , which was originally written to make fun of Scientology. There will be Hoagy On Saturn featuring Global Abacus Supply and a set of original blues tunes featuring Tj. Jones.
The Indiana University Latin Jazz Ensemble is a 25 piece ensemble led by trombonist Wayne Wallace and rhythm section coach Andy Smith.
The ensemble plays the best of Afro-Caribbean dance music, and Latin Jazz with a dash of Funkified rhythms!
A weekly showcase of south-central Indiana’s eclectic music scene. The producer for Local Live can be reached at [email protected].
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!
Info: Lynn Ducharme 812-337-0442
Read and discuss “The Devil Amongst the Lawyers” by Sharyn McCrumb, part of the acclaimed “Ballad” series.
View a locally-produced documentary film about the impact of the Civil War in middle Indiana. Age 14 and up.
Next Tuesday is Mardi Gras & we’re celebrating with a Pickin’ Circle at FARMbloomington! 6:30-8pm — bring a mostly acoustic instrument and/or your voice and we’ll take turns sharing some songs!
F.W. Murnau’s classic brought to new life with a soundtrack by iconic indie rock band Radiohead.
F.W. Murnau’s classic tale of love, terror, and blood has risen from beyond the grave! Remixed with a new score drawn from Radiohead’s albums KID A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001), this is the legendary vampire like you’ve never seen him before. [90 min; horror; English intertitles]
Doors at 8:30pm
Guitarist-singer-songwriter-arranger -producer Mark Bingham covers 60 years of his own compositions over 10 different sets plus a set of Lost Hoagy Carmichael, and a night of decomposed standards with trumpeter John Raymond. There will be stories, there will be audience participation, there will be an ironic aging hipster Mardi Gras set as only a survivor of the Bywater could do. There will be new songs, works in progress, songs written in high school and many songs written in Bloomington in the 1970s. There will be no songs from the Caroline Peyton MOCK UP album , which was originally written to make fun of Scientology. There will be Hoagy On Saturn featuring Global Abacus Supply and a set of original blues tunes featuring Tj. Jones.
Calling all homeschool teens! Drop by the Downtown Teen Space for a chance to hangout with other homeschoolers, do some crafts, play some games, or get some homework done.
Nikki Snelson (she/her/hers) has been working on Broadway and beyond as an actress, creator, director, choreographer and educator for the last 30 years. To RSVP and get more information: https://theatre.indiana.edu/news-events/collins/index.html
A group for those who have lost a spouse/partner. Open to the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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.
Doors at 6pm
Beginner lesson led by Tamara Loewenthal 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+
Acclaimed as “a star” (The New York Times) and “a consummate perfectionist on the cello” (Politiken), Danish cellist Toke Møldrup has performed across Europe and the United States, South America, Australia, the Middle East, and Asia for two decades. Møldrup’s concerts, social media presence, and his experimental and reflected approach to classical music captivate audiences and engage new listeners.
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Info: Aaron Smith 812-322-0506
all ages
Jacobs School of Music Jazz Studies students will perform original compositions and classics from the Great American Songbook.
Host band plays 7-8pm, Jam runs 8-10pm
w/ Patrick M’Gonigle on fiddle/mandolin & Dan Klingsberg on bass
Presenting the debut of the Bloomington Roots on Kirkwood series: intimate acoustic concerts with an NPR Tiny Desk feel! Light refreshments will be served.
Please note that a very limited number of tickets are available. www.bloomingtonroots.com/upcoming-shows
Free and discreet testing for HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea brought to you by the Monroe County Health-Board and Positive Link.
Doors at 6pm
Classic Rock, Music, Pop Rock
Sixty minutes. Thirty plays. The audience decides the order. This show guarantees no two performances will ever be the same!
Door Time 6:30 PM
all ages | Brought to you by Bloomington Pub Quiz.
Experience the iconic Texas Chainsaw Massacre as it was meant to be seen—in true grindhouse style! Presented by special guests Alexandre O. Philippe and Patton Oswalt. 1974 | USA | R |
Info: Yel Brayton 203-812-9017
Learn more about becoming a VITAL English as a New Language tutor! Completing an orientation session is mandatory before volunteering in VITAL. Age 18 and up.
Bluegrassy trio at The Orbit Friday 6:00 with guitar shredder Luke Lovejoy and Devin Brown on bass.
Join us on Friday, March 7th at Morgenstern Books for an evening with New York Times bestselling author and Edgar-Award nominee Elle Cosimano! Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave—is the hugely anticipated next installment in the fan-favorite Finlay Donovan series.
A cozy evening featuring incredible local talent, signature drinks, and delicious bites. From country tunes to acoustic gems, this series has something for everyone.
Our Choice Coalition, Inc. invites you to a special fundraising event featuring a screening of Zurawski v. Texas—a gripping documentary that tells the stories of women, like Amanda Zurawski, who were denied abortions despite facing serious health complications under Texas’ restrictive abortion laws. Their experiences expose the devastating real-world consequences of these bans and the urgent need for change. Amanda’s story is one of resilience, advocacy, and an unrelenting fight for reproductive freedom—a fight that impacts us all.
IU Alumna Amanda Zurawski will be in attendance and will take part in an exclusive Q&A panel following the screening, where she will share her firsthand perspective and discuss what’s at stake for reproductive rights.
Classic Rock, Country, Music
Run Time: 2 hours (including intermission)
Introducing… The Jokers of Magic–the irreverent, laugh-your-butt-off night of comedy & magic you didn’t know you needed (but trust us, you do). Armed with credits from America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, and a few places that might technically be illegal to perform in, these slick tricksters will blow your mind and swindle their way into your heart in a no-holds-barred evening of tricks, lies and laughs. It’s like SNL and Whose Line is it Anyway? had a love child and sent it to Hogwarts!
Sixty minutes. Thirty plays. The audience decides the order. This show guarantees no two performances will ever be the same!
Ozploitation and the Australian New Wave combine in this chilling horror cult classic that was a key inspiration for Tobe Hooper’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre—don’t miss a chance to see this underscreened gem! | 1972 | Australia | Not Rated | DCP
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!
Come join us for Story Hour featuring Bloomington musical guest Kid Kazooey! He will be sharing his book “The Three Eyed Dragon” as well as performing original songs from his various CDs! “Storysinging Dance Music” – the songs that tell stories!
Info: Lynn Ducharme 812-337-0442
Drop in and bring any clothes or other textiles in need of repair; please clean items first. Discardia will be on-hand to show you how to mend them or do it for you. All ages.
Brighten your week with an indoor carnival! Inside the Banneker gym you’ll find carnival activities, delicious snacks and fun for the whole family.
We hope to see you soon! Please contact us at 812-349-3735 with any questions.
Join acclaimed artist Gail Fairfield for a discovery-driven afternoon of bold color and texture––whether you’re a complete beginner or have dabbled in alcohol inks before. With Gail’s expert guidance, you’ll explore color mixing, try a number of blending tools + techniques, and learn to create a variety of 2D textures.
This process-focused and discovery-forward afternoon with Gail is a genuine delight, and it always fills quickly!
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Run Time: 2 hours (including intermission)
Introducing… The Jokers of Magic–the irreverent, laugh-your-butt-off night of comedy & magic you didn’t know you needed (but trust us, you do). Armed with credits from America’s Got Talent, Penn & Teller’s Fool Us, and a few places that might technically be illegal to perform in, these slick tricksters will blow your mind and swindle their way into your heart in a no-holds-barred evening of tricks, lies and laughs. It’s like SNL and Whose Line is it Anyway? had a love child and sent it to Hogwarts!