WFHB Community Calendar

Animal Hour is an opportunity to talk with our animal exhibits staff directly to learn about WonderLab’s animal ambassadors and what it takes to care for animals from around the world. During this program you can have the opportunity to meet snakes, lizards, insects, arachnids and more up close and out of their habitats.

You love it or you hate it— and we argue that mindset is so limiting. Life is more exciting when you try new things, and food is a lovely avenue for this practice. Forget grandma’s tuna salad, we’re trying Spanish, Scandinavian and Washington based seafare, from muscles and oysters to trout, sardines and mackerel. What they’ve got in common is that they come in cutesy little tins, packed in the highest quality olive oils with herbs, peppers, and spices. On toast or crackers, in salad, or tossed into pasta, tinned fish is versatile, trending and sustainable. We encourage you to come try some with us during this open-house tasting event.

Tasting event hosted by Ava with recipe handouts and interspersed lectures. Come dine with us anytime from 6:00-8:30.

Alex Falcone is the only comedian and writer living in Los Angeles* (*citation needed). He’s appeared in several episodes of Portlandia, performed standup on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and his videos have racked up over 300 million views online. He’s also the author of a best selling young-adult romance novel for some reason. Despite these modest accomplishments, he’s somehow remained down to earth and approachable.

This sly, slow-burning crime thriller follows a flight attendant who masterminds a dangerous double-cross to outwit both criminals and law enforcement. Quentin Tarantino’s third feature film, following Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, adapted from Elmore Leonard’s novel Rum Punch, features a standout cast including Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert Forster, Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, and Michael Keaton. Forster received a Supporting Actor Oscar nomination alongside Golden Globe nods for Grier and Jackson, and a BAFTA nomination for Quentin Tarantino’s screenplay. [154 min; drama, crime; English]

Open mic/jam–All ages
Come to listen–come to play.
Come to enjoy–come to share!
Sign up starts at 6:45 pm
15 min slots
All ages

Bring the family, your blankets, and your curiosity. We’ll bring the telescopes and the hot chocolate. If you have your own telescope or know someone who does, bring it on out and share the sky with everyone. Hope to see you out there!

Phil Pierle and the Enablers are an Indiana-based live classic-rock band fronted by Phil Pierle, a founding member of the Woomblies Rock Orchestra. The group brings spirited performances spanning blues, country, pop-rock, and classic rock.

Music starts at 8:00. DJ Jonny Yuma will spin records before Griffy plays.

‘Music In Transit’ serves to promote local music and Public Transit with sets of music from the locale of the bus those performers are playing on. A Bloomington Transit Electric bus is the stage for the mixed-genre acts and onlookers are welcome to watch and listen. Each show will have its premiere on the ‘Music In Transit’ YouTube channel in two to four weeks, according to Jake Huber, who heads the project.

November Market begins today from 9a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Switchyard Park Pavilion (1601 S. Rogers St.). For a third year, the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market and the Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market will co-host the November Market. The dates will be November 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd.

Pony Rides, raffle, baked goods & coffee, blessing wall.

Inter-faith facility blessing at 1pm with help from the Tibetan Mongolian Buddhist Center.

For more information and to pre-register, reach out to us at [email protected].

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Meet with scientists at WonderLab and learn about their field of research, study, and expertise. Try out an activity and ask questions of the experts!
November Guest Scientist: Polly Sturgeon, IU Education and Outreach Coordinator, Indiana Geological & Water Survey

A community music gathering of nourishment through songs, silence, inspirational quotes, and drumming. All Ages Welcome
New: Bring a food item to donate to the Area !0 Agency on Aging

The Wylie House Museum may have one of the oldest ginkgo trees in Indiana. Nicknamed “the living fossil,” the ginkgo tree species dates to 245 to 66 million years ago, which means trees like the one at the Wylie House would have coexisted with the dinosaurs here on Earth. Come preserve your own piece of arbor history by exploring the unique features of the trees around the Wylie House and getting creative with waxing leaves.

These events are open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor work, and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Snacks and drinks will be provided as well as any other tools you may need to help out!

We hope you can join us to get outside and enjoy nature, make new friends, and learn some sustainable, organic orcharding practices. All are welcome!

This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ adults.

Morgenstern Books is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen for a festive Family Night in honor of their upcoming production of A Christmas Story: The Musical (on stage December 11 – January 4 at the Waldron Auditorium). Just like Ralphie’s holiday adventure, your holiday story begins here in Bloomington—creating lasting memories with your family through cozy winter fun.

Doors at 5pm

Alex Falcone is the only comedian and writer living in Los Angeles* (*citation needed). He’s appeared in several episodes of Portlandia, performed standup on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and his videos have racked up over 300 million views online. He’s also the author of a best selling young-adult romance novel for some reason. Despite these modest accomplishments, he’s somehow remained down to earth and approachable.

Doors at 5:30pm

This is a live comedy show that may contain adult themes and language; guests must be 18+ to attend. The content of the performances is solely that of the comedians and does not necessarily reflect the views or values of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County.

Bring 4 Non-Perishable items for free cover to this fab all Bloomington locals drag show! Let’s help stock up Hoosier Hills Food Bank in a moment when they need our help!

The event will feature clothing, jewelry, Judaica, pottery, quilts, baked goods and more.

In early-1970s Framingham, Massachusetts, taciturn family man James (Josh O’Connor) makes the rash, largely inscrutable decision to orchestrate a heist at the local art museum, absconding with a selection of modern paintings—without much of a plan. This autumnal, restrained, and often quite funny anti-thriller from Kelly Reichardt (Showing Up, NYFF60) sets this low-key criminal enterprise against a Nixon-era backdrop of alienation and political disillusionment. As always, Reichardt’s impeccable craft is front and center: the film’s naturalism and remarkable period detail creating a portrait of unerring authenticity and psychological mystery. Whether driven by social apathy or artistic passion, James—effortlessly played by O’Connor with hangdog elegance—registers as a compelling update of the ’70s American male loner archetype for another dispiriting, directionless time.

Nick Shoulders will visit the WFHB studio for a Firehouse Session at 4pm today.

…With a singing style inherited from his family’s vocal lineage, Nick’s songs achieve the rare feat of imparting difficult truths while inciting a certain joyful abandon, balancing a sound forged by years of hard travel with a heartfelt reverence for the origins of country music….

It’s a party.

Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE.

21+ Only

New to role-playing games? Already a seasoned adventurer? Drop in for a one-session RPG. We’ll make characters and go on an adventure!

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. ALL adults are welcome

Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance.

Email: [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!

Show your flyer and Upland will donate 20% of your bill to the Friends of the Library. Learn more at mcpl.info/dineout

Get tested for HIV and HEP-C today

This is the first step to getting started as a pantry volunteer. No need to register ahead of time. Orientations last about an hour and are held at our building at 1100 W Allen St.

Come for a discussion about relationships, dating, and other tough topics. Stay for the conversation and the tacos.

New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

We meet every Tuesday at 6pm. We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class, then we get into the movements and meditations to feel the teachings. 90-minute class.

We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.

New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.

No registration required for this hands-on class that teaches kids of all ages confidence and curiosity in the kitchen. Try new recipes, inspired by the pantry and the garden, each week.

New and old volunteers welcome!

Regular volunteers will pick out packages of books and have them ready to go, we just need your help wrapping them up and writing letters!

You can read more about the project here:
https://pagestoprisoners.org/

Your Wheeler Mission—Bloomington team is making plans for our Thanksgiving feast, which will take place between 2 and 5 pm on Thanksgiving Day (11/27) here at our Westplex Avenue campus.

We would love to celebrate with our guests, alongside our community.

Wheeler Mission–Bloomington is looking for community volunteers to serve up Thanksgiving favorites to our hungry guests for the following shifts:

2-3:30 pm
3:30-5 pm

Thank you in advance for setting aside part of your Thanksgiving holiday to love Wheeler Mission–Bloomington’s guests well.

Community Kitchen will serve a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner to anyone in need, no questions asked, on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, from 3-6pm at both our main (1515 S Rogers St) and Express (1100 W 11th St) locations.

Community Kitchen will serve a traditional Thanksgiving Dinner to anyone in need, no questions asked, on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, from 3-6pm at both our main (1515 S Rogers St) and Express (1100 W 11th St) locations.

In person and online. A discussion group on specific banned books chosen by the group.

40th annual juried show featuring arts and crafts made by area artisans.

Dive Deeper is a monthly science program suitable for people of all ages. See a fully functioning ecosystem in action while you explore WonderLab’s 300 gallon coral reef aquarium with our care staff to guide you along the way.

Rock in the holidays with the BSO’s much-loved Celebrate the Season, this year featuring our friends from Don’t Call Me Betty .

The 5:00 pm show gets out just in time for you to watch the Canopy of Lights. Click HERE.

The 8:00 pm show after the lighting of the square will send you off home in a rockin’ holiday mood!

Learn more at bloomingtonsymphony.com/events.

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!