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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.
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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.
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
HOOMAC is the Hoosier Original Music Association
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.
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays!
15-minute time slots
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]
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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.
Host band plays 7pm-8pm
Jam runs 8pm-10pm
ROOM FOR DANCING!
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!
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.
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
We strive to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice in our food system while cultivating liberation and equity, and ensure access to local food, art, and education. To order weekly CSA’s online or Sponsor CSA’s for community members in need please visit our website https://peoplesmarketdelivery.square.site/
You’re invited to join us in the children’s department every Saturday morning for Story Hour! All are welcome!
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]
No Fences is the #1 tribute to country music icon Garth Brooks featuring Dusty Miller. Located in the heart of the Midwest, No Fences faithfully replicates the sound, look and feel of a Garth Brooks concert.
We invite you to drop by our café to browse books from eight local authors! They’ll be ready to chat with you about their creative process and their works.
A message for local authors: In addition to this event, we will be having 2-3 more Local Author Book Fairs throughout the rest 2026! If you are a local author (which we define as being within a one-hour drive of our store in Bloomington, Indiana) and would like to be considered for future Local Author Book Fairs like this, please reach out to us via our Contact form, making sure to provide your name, email address, and links to your available work.
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]
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.
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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
Every Tuesday we host Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club! Old timers and new timers welcome.
Each Wednesday, kids have a chance to make a new recipe and try new foods.
New in 2026 is Charm School – each month will feature a different type of charm, and if you attend at least four sessions, you will be able to make a charm holder pendant (this will be a separate session you can attend for free!). If you attend eight sessions, you can create a charm bracelet (also a separate session.) Participants in each charm school session will create a specific type of charm.
This session has no prerequisites and no experience is necessary. All materials, necessary tools and instruction is included in the class fee. Class size is limited. Please bring reading glasses or your preferred magnification device.
Studio PH.D is a series of jewelry classes offered by artist Pam Hurst at The Sterling Butterfly in downtown Martinsville.
(317) 459-3581
[email protected]
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
15-minute time slots
Hosted by Islamic Center of Bloomington
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]
No experience required, we meet you where you are.
Host band plays 7pm-8pm
Jam runs 8pm-10pm
1st & 3rd Thursdays!
DAN DONOHUE is a comedian, actor, and writer from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He cut his teeth as a stand up in Boston before moving to Los Angeles where he regularly performs at the city’s iconic comedy venues. He can be seen throughout the rest of the country, headlining clubs, seminal indie rooms, and occasionally featuring for comedian and actor Jon Rudnitsky. He has also opened for Ryan Hamilton and late legend Norm MacDonald, among other names.
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
Presented by Moon Coin Productions Inc.
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
We strive to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice in our food system while cultivating liberation and equity, and ensure access to local food, art, and education. To order weekly CSA’s online or Sponsor CSA’s for community members in need please visit our website https://peoplesmarketdelivery.square.site/
You’re invited to join us in the children’s department every Saturday morning for Story Hour! All are welcome!
DAN DONOHUE is a comedian, actor, and writer from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. He cut his teeth as a stand up in Boston before moving to Los Angeles where he regularly performs at the city’s iconic comedy venues. He can be seen throughout the rest of the country, headlining clubs, seminal indie rooms, and occasionally featuring for comedian and actor Jon Rudnitsky. He has also opened for Ryan Hamilton and late legend Norm MacDonald, among other names.
Hosted by Islamic Center of Bloomington
A great deal of misinformation has been spread – particularly by our current President and Secretary of Health and Human Services – about the reasons for the rapid rise in diagnosed cases of autism spectrum disorder over the past half-century. Steve Vigdor and Tim Londergan, Professors Emeritus of Physics at Indiana University, will review the expansion of diagnostic criteria for the neurodevelopmental condition(s) known as autism, and how these diagnostic changes have contributed to the rise. They will also show that the totality of epidemiological studies establish no link between autism and vaccines and at most a weak association (not necessarily causal) with prenatal Tylenol usage. Extensive twin studies have established a dominant role for genetics and a minor role for environmental conditions in contributing to autism. Ongoing brain imaging studies of people on the autism spectrum are revealing atypical connectivity issues that are associated with some autistic behaviors.
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.