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Woodchucks, whistlepigs, and yard bears, oh my! Learn about these marvelous marmots and meet some adorable groundhogs from The Pipsqueakery. Ages 5–10. Please register here.
Vaccines have been saving lives for over 200 years, but recent decisions by the current administration have put millions at risk for known diseases as well as possible future pandemics. In this presentation, IU Emerita Professor of Biology, Patricia Foster, will briefly review what vaccines are, how they protect against infections, and how their efficacy and safety are determined. Then she will delve into the science of mRNA vaccines, how they were developed, how effective they were against the COVID pandemic, and why they are our best defense against upcoming pandemics.
It’s a party. Every Sunday is Karaoke 8 till late!
21+ Only
Hosted by Islamic Center of Bloomington
Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at Bucceto’s every Monday in March and 20% of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs.
Stop by this program if you need a quiet, sensory-friendly space to relax. Weighted stuffed animals, fidget toys, and noise-canceling headphones will be provided.
Tai Chi drop-in fitness class held inside Switchyard Park Pavilion. 1601 S. Rogers Street, Bloomington. No pre-registration required. Slight charge per person.
Tai chi is a practice that involves a series of slow gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing. Participants can engage in movements sitting or standing. Class will last 60 minutes.
Follow City of Bloomington, IN – Parks and Recreation on Facebook or visit bloomington.in.gov/recreation/fitness/exercise for more information.
In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reasonable accommodations are provided. Reasonable accommodations are individualized techniques and resources used to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering a program. For more information or to request assistance, contact Amy Shrake, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, at 349-3747
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Presented by The Jacobs School of Music and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.
Need help using or setting up a new device? Trying to access the Library’s eBooks or eAudiobooks? Learning how to use Zoom? Drop in for individual help and learn new digital skills.
The week of March 9 is Pokémon Week at the Ellettsville Branch! In this program, we’ll make our own Pokémon-themed snow globes.
We invite you to join us for an evening with author Brennon Lane to celebrate his debut novel, Time-Tripping Over You, on its publication day!
ABOUT THE BOOK:
In this slow-burn queer trans romance from author Brennon Lane, two time-traveling college students team up to stop the time travel episodes forcing them to relive their closeted past without disrupting their future.
College freshman Silas Turner is a scientific anomaly. Thrown back in time uncontrollably, he’s forced into his pre-transition body for hours to days at a time, reliving random events in his past. Why? Every cell in his astrophysics major brain is straining to figure it out. But the “time trips” just keep on coming, disrupting Silas’s life, and he’s certain he’s a one-of-a-kind phenomenon—until brash, guitar-playing Jude Forrester barges into his life, exhibiting the same symptoms.
He claims a future version of Silas visited him, and that, according to future-Silas, they’re meant to help each other stop the time trips. If working together can really lead to finding a cure, Silas can handle Jude’s tortured-artist attitude; Jude can humor Silas’s nerdy obsession with the stars.
As they get closer to a solution, they grow closer to each other. But Jude is still grieving an old connection that broke his heart, and he can’t help but wonder if changing the past might save himself and Silas a lot of heartache. Amidst cataclysmic consequences, Silas and Jude must face the cosmic circumstances that brought them together if they hope to protect their timeline—and the future they seem destined to share.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Brennon Lane is a Black, queer, trans author who can’t seem to stop creating characters whose stories beg to be told. Writing exclusively in the LGBTQ+ genre, he hopes to offer the younger queer community the diverse representation in media that he always sought. Time-Tripping Over You is his debut novel.
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.
IFPA Sanctioned Pinball Tourney 5 Game Match Play, Top 3 in Finals Playoff
Sign Ups 6PM FLIPS 6:38 PM
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 PM
Part suburban nightmare, part neon-soaked teenage fever dream, Knives and Skin is a tantalizing mystery that traces the wave of fear and distrust that spreads across a small Midwestern town in the wake of a high school girl’s mysterious disappearance. As the loneliness and darkness lurking beneath the veneer of everyday life gradually comes to light, a collective awakening seems to overcome the town’s teenage girls—gathering in force until it can no longer be contained. [111 min; mystery, thriller; English]
Preceded by A Million Miles Away: An adult woman on the edge of failing and a pack of teenage girls simultaneously experience a supernatural coming-of-age. [28 min; drama; English]
The Hoosier Original Music Association is HOOMAC.
Our nonprofit organization invites you to become an integral part of our vibrant community dedicated to championing the artists and industry of original music in Indiana. By joining us, you’ll play a pivotal role in fostering an environment that nurtures.
Every Tuesday we host Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club! Old timers and new timers welcome.
Please note: This is a ticketed event.
You are also invited to a Pre-Concert Talk by Reena Esmail, composer from 6:45-7:30 on the North Lobby of the Musical Arts Center.
Presented by The Jacobs School of Music and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.
Each Wednesday, kids have a chance to make a new recipe and try new foods.
Registration is requested.
Don’t always get the book read? This book club is for you. Dive into short stories and novellas of all genres. This month’s selection is “The Empress of Salt and Fortune” by Nghi Vo.
This workshop will highlight examples of how Rhiannon Giddens alters her voice to sing authentically in multiple genres.
We will discuss the training, proprioception, and physiological underpinnings of the adjustments made. Come hear some great music and learn how to explore with your voice!
Andy Cohen, in town from his Memphis, TN home for a HOOMAC (Hoosier Original Music Association) show the night before, also at Sleeper’s Bar, has graciously agreed to have a workshop on the Piedmont style of guitar playing for anyone interested (all ages). There’s no advance registration or payment, participants should count on paying $25 cash (or check) to Cohen at the workshop. All proceeds go to the artist. andycohenmusic.com or https://www.facebook.com/AndyCohenBlues for info on Andy.
From Cohen:
“What I usually do is walk through the mechanics of Piedmont style playing, which involves coaching people to alternate their thumb over two or more strings while they use their fingers to play a melody. I have a way of forcing it, such that the students get the idea in a practical way, while I also teach them how to count and what to listen for in this kind of music. Depending on the initial skill level of the students, I can take it to any of several levels and leave them with homework. Participants should bring their phones or a camera, and a notebook to take notes.”
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
Doors at 6:30pm
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays!
15-minute time slots
live experimental sound featuring V Vecker, Joshua Joy, B.K.WALA, and Lather.
Saxophone, banjo, guitar, electronics, etc.
Beginner lesson: 7=7:30pm
Feature dance: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Synopsis: Alice Wu’s one-of-a-kind, underappreciated Chinese-American lesbian rom-com Saving Face (2004). Wilhelmina is a closeted surgeon living in New York, successfully doging the amorous advances of straight men arranged for her by her widowed, homophobic mother. Everything changes for Wil when she meets a beautiful ballet dancer named Vivian; at the same time, Wil’s mom becomes pregnant and wants to move in with her, unsure of the identity of the baby’s father. Together, mother and daughter set out to find love for each other. Starring Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, and the legendary Joan Chen, SAVING FACE is a unique, touching portrait of queer love and family!
Enjoy Practicing and Exploring new art styles?
Curious to collaborate and learn with other Artists?
Don’t miss your chance to explore art through a
different medium with Noga & Friends!
To RSVP, email [email protected]
Join Elli and learn how to make your own fermented beverages! Take home a kombucha SCOBY or a ginger bug! Extra points if you bring your own jar to take her home in!
Register in the pantry or at mhcfoodpantry.org/education
Night Market is a monthly event occurring on the 2nd Thursday from 5-10pm. Local vendors, free pinball, and happy hour specials make for a fun evening at the Orbit Room. All ages with an outdoor patio during appropriate weather.
Kuriki-Olivo is known for her conceptual works of sculpture, installation, and performance that combine readymade objects, popular culture, and autobiography to address themes of transgender identity, race, and power in contemporary society. Her work is currently featured on the cover of Art in America, and two of her sculptures were featured in the 2024 Venice Biennial. Her 2017 work Liberté (Liberty), was the first and only work of performance art to be acquired by the Whitney Museum of American Art for its permanent collection.
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You’re invited to join us for an evening with author and IU International Studies professor Emma Gilligan to celebrate the release of her new book, The Future and You.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
A Reminder of the Rights We Can’t Afford to Forget —
Reflections on Freedom, Responsibility and What It Means to Be Human
What holds us together when the world feels fractured? In The Future and You, Emma Gilligan offers a quiet but powerful meditation on the enduring role of human rights and how they can ground us in a shifting world.
Written as a letter to her great-nephew and future generations, this deeply personal book draws on Gilligan’s lifelong commitment to global justice and moral responsibility, from the war-torn landscapes of Chechnya and Ukraine to the lecture halls of Indiana University. With clarity and purpose, she reflects on freedom, duty, dignity and the fragile beauty of being human.
Presented as a series of reflections, each centered on a fundamental human right, the book blends Gilligan’s values and lived experience to offer a framework for daily life.
This is not a manifesto or a memoir. It’s a reminder that we don’t exist in a vacuum and that courage, compassion and responsibility are already within us. We need only return to them.
The Future and You invites readers to remember that the freedoms to speak openly, move freely, live securely and be cared for are not guaranteed — they must be protected, practiced and passed on.
If you’re seeking resilience, understanding or a sense of direction in uncertain times, you’ll find insight and reassurance woven throughout this concise yet powerful read. Gilligan’s whimsical illustrations add warmth and imagination to her call for introspection and renewal.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Emma Gilligan is a human rights scholar, writer and professor committed to promoting global justice and accountability in post-conflict situations.
Born in Melbourne, Australia, she earned her doctorate in Russian history after studying in Moscow and completing graduate work at the University of Melbourne. Her early work took her to Moscow and the Northern Caucasus, where she collaborated with the Andrei Sakharov Foundation and WHO on programming, as well as documenting human rights violations for her own research. That experience laid the groundwork for her first two books: Defending Human Rights in Russia (2004) and Terror in Chechnya (2012).
Published in 2012, Terror in Chechnya received the Lemkin National Book Award from the Institute for the Study of Genocide. Reviewers praised its powerful portrayal of civilian suffering during the Chechen wars and its use of diverse, first-hand sources. Scholar Anna Brodsky called it “a compelling and heart-wrenching picture” of the devastation wrought by Russian military operations.
Her public service has included fellowships with the Kennan Institute at the Woodrow Wilson Center and the U.S. Department of State. In 2020, she became a Senior Advisor to the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice. She co-founded the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA), a U.S., U.K., and E.U. initiative supporting the investigation and prosecution of war crimes in Ukraine. For her work launching the ACA, she received the U.S. Secretary of State Performance Award in 2022.
Currently, Gilligan is an associate professor at Indiana University. Her newest book, The Future and You, grew out of a letter to her grand-nephew. It’s a quiet but powerful reflection on the role of human rights in uncertain times. Through personal insight, clear and inviting language, and her whimsical illustrations, it offers readers a way to reconnect with the values that shape how we live and relate to one another.
Her writing and commentary have appeared on NPR, MSNBC, CNBC, Voice of America, Al Jazeera, and Radio Liberty.
Nicholas Graham Hall isn’t just a singer-songwriter, he’s a storyteller. With a guitar in hand and a well-crafted lyric, he can weave a vivid tale or deliver a powerful message in just a few verses. Nicholas draws inspiration from his own life, tackling relatable themes like self-doubt, love and loss, the political climate, and our humanness. His music is a heartfelt exploration of the human experience.
Open mic to follow.
You guys have been asking for fish, and here it is. Tonight Sugar Hiccup mastermind chef Erika showcases seafood with a beet-cured salmon, flavor-packed fresh mussel preparation, and cod en papilotte. You’ll get to sample the mussels and cod, plus take home your cured salmon to eat in a few days. She’ll demo a salmon side/belly breakdown and how to build all the sauces. Join us for class and make restaurant style fish at home attainable.
Demonstration and active participant style class with Erika. You’ll eat during class and also take home actively curing salmon.
We encourage you to sign up for classes online. When you register online, you’ll also pay online. While we will accept walk-ins before class if capacity allows, registering ahead of time secures your spot and creates a more seamless class experience. https://www.inthekitchen-bloomington.com/classes
Girls to the Front! The Cinema of Jennifer Reeder, Jorgensen Guest Filmmaker Series
Writer, director, and producer Jennifer Reeder has earned comparisons to other filmmakers: the surrealism of Lynch, the camp of Waters, the pop-culture sensibility of Spheeris, the stylistic experimentation of Deren. While her influences are varied, Reeder is a singular filmmaker all her own. Reeder’s films have premiered and screened at prestigious global festivals including Sundance, Berlin, Rotterdam, SXSW, Tribeca, BFI-London Film Festival, the Whitney Biennial, and the Venice Biennale. She received the 2024 Tour De Force Award from the Chicago International Film Festival and in 2020 was named by Oscar-winner Bong Joon-ho as a filmmaker pivotal to the future of cinema. [60 min]
Host band plays 7pm-8pm
Jam runs 8pm-10pm
The Silkroad Ensemble’s latest flagship program with Artistic Director Rhiannon Giddens is Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual. In this program, Giddens and the ensemble explore how to experience music to better understand the world, find comfort, process loss in a changing environment, and rebuild community based on humanity. Historically, when people have found themselves in a time of conflict or stress, they have always turned to music.
The idea of trance, something that can bring a deep peace that is hard to find in modern society, is profoundly tied to the communal music-making traditions found in many different cultures, from Morocco to India to Ireland, and is a way to build a stronger human connection amidst all the noise. In Sanctuary: The Power of Resonance and Ritual, the musicians will delve deeply into one another’s music and traditions, such as Sicilian tarantella with Mauro Durante and Francesco Turrisi, Moroccan gnawa with Mehdi Nassouli, Indian classical music with Sandeep Das, American old-time with Giddens on banjo, and more, and invite audiences to join them as partners and participants in the performance, instead of solely as passive bystanders.
CAMP is turning one year old!! We’re excited to have our guy Wyatt back for the night! Come out and enjoy some laughs at this one year anniversary line up!!
Anxious shut-in Ken is divorced, unemployed, and growing more and more estranged from his children. In a bid to form connection—and generate a little cash—he tries his hand at a series of YouTube personas and unwittingly captures his new apartment’s ghosts in the process. Stumbling down a rabbit hole of murderous lore and home exercises with catastrophic unintended consequences, Ken may just end up changing the world forever. [81 min; thriller; English]
Preceded by an introduction from director Jennifer Reeder.
Diane Rivera, pianist, will play this collection of Classical Music
Join the resident artists of the Art Sanctuary of Indiana as they host monthly Open Studios Nights on the second Friday of each month, from 6 to 9 pm. Artists will be on hand to answer questions about their work. Be sure to head down to the lower gallery as well to enjoy live music from local musicians!
It’s the perfect excuse to enjoy dinner at a downtown eatery, then tour working artist studios!
Olivia Phillips (she/her) is a traditional musician, educator, folklorist, ethnomusicologist, and scholar of Appalachian studies hailing from Western North Carolina. As a PhD candidate in Folklore and Ethnomusicology at Indiana University, her dissertation research examines the role of traditional singing in shaping past and present narratives of local heritage and identity in her native Beech Mountain community. Olivia’s musical training and performance span from Western classical voice to balladry, old-time, gospel, Irish traditional singing, Americana, and more. Her current and upcoming musical projects include songwriting (a new-found love), a May 2026 ballad exchange in Ireland with County Wexford singer Aileen Lambert, and preparing to record an album of traditional songs from Beech Mountain. Olivia holds an MA in ethnomusicology from Indiana University and a BM in vocal music education from East Tennessee State University.
Cozy up, pick up a needle, and let’s make something. Knit Night happens every second Friday and it’s all about stitches, snacks, and laughs. Beginners, pros, or people who just want to watch yarn do its thing . All welcome. Bring your project, start a new one, or just sit at the table and soak in the cozy vibes. Tips, tricks, and yarn jokes included.
Every week we’re offering a new craft night, so boredom is not invited. This is your ticket to slow down, make something with your hands, and maybe accidentally meet your new craft buddy. Quiet concentration optional. Giggles and “oops I dropped a stitch” moments encouraged. You might leave with a scarf, a tiny triumph, or just the satisfaction of having made something with your own two hands and shared it with a table full of humans who get it.
Winter is long. Knit Night is shorter than the nights feel. Come warm your hands, your brain, and your soul.
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
A Grand Night for Singing offers a collection of the greatest love songs in music theatre history given to us by the incomparable writing duo, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Featuring songs from the musicals Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, Carousel, The King and I, South Pacific, Cinderella and many more! With a modern setting and perspective, MCCT’s production will reveal how relevant Oscar Hammerstein II’s words still are and how Richard Rodger’s music will always make audiences’ imaginations soar.
Tickets @ [email protected]
Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon are a John Denver Tribute that will take you back to the days reminiscent of the concerts from one of the greatest artists of our time.
Since forming in Aspen, Colorado, Chris and Boulder Canyon have gone on to tour from coast-to-coast to pay tribute to the music of John Denver. With similarities between Chris’s and John’s voices, award-winning singer, songwriter Chris Collins brings amazing energy and the unmistakable enthusiasm to the stage that was a hallmark of a John Denver performance. From sold-out shows to breaking a theater record for the largest audience ever to attend an event, Chris Collins and Boulder Canyon have emerged as top performers of John Denver’s music.
Come out for my return to Hoppy Wobbles Pub. It’s been a while and I am happy to be returning for a night of music and good times. I hope to see you out for this one.