WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
Age: 18+
Synopsis: $5 Fight Club! This is a series dedicated to bringing you a wide array of martial arts deep cuts and kung-fu classics that Hong Kong cinema has been serving up since the 60’s. Sign up for our email list for more details!
Info: Lisa-Marie Napoli 812-219-9310
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.
Jammshack is: Joe Donnelly, Pam MacLaughlin and Sam Finley
Join us in the Morgenstern Books café for our monthly Jazz Salon with the Postmodern Jazz Quartet!
WFIU’s jazz program The Soul Kitchen will celebrate its 10th anniversary this month with a dance party.
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
10-year-old Chihiro moves with her parents to a new home in the Japanese countryside. After taking a wrong turn down a wooded path, Chihiro and her parents discover an amusement park with a stall containing an assortment of food.
To her surprise, Chihiro’s parents begin eating and then transform into pigs. In this supernatural realm, Chihiro encounters a host of characters and endures labor in a bathhouse for spirits, awaiting a reunion with her parents.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
With Patrick Anderson, trombone; Sam Swyers, trombone; and Chris Kemp, bass trombone | Featuring music by composers with connections to Bloomington
A Silent Disco is an event where people dance to music heard through wireless headphones. The music is transmitted directly to each person’s headphones – on three separate channels – rather than played through speakers. Those without headphones hear no music (other than people who sing along to what they are hearing). The three channels of music can be selected using a simple switch on each person’s headphones, and headphones light up blue, red or green to show visually what channel you are listening to. People can dance to the same tune as others with them, or to their own selection. If you hear a song you don’t like, or get tired of a particular style of music, just switch channels.
Proceeds will benefit Morgan County Public Library Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization that provides the incredible Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to children in Morgan County.
Playlists?
Blue – a mix of 70’s and 80’s dance hits and 80’s and 90’s alternative rock (eg Rick James, Devo, B52’s)
Red – current dance hits & 90’s and 00’s hip hop (eg Dua Lipa, Jack Harlow, Taylor Swift)
Green – classic rock and danceable country tunes (Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Kenny Chesney)
MAKE-UP FOR 1/10 SCREENING | All Ages | Documentary
Synopsis: In the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas, moths are whispering something to us. In the dark of night, two curious observers shine a light on this secret universe. Together, they are on an expedition to decode these nocturnal creatures in a remote ecological “hot spot” on the border of India and Bhutan. The result is a deeply immersive film that transports audiences to a rarely-seen place and urges us all to look more closely at the hidden interconnections of the natural world.
8PM DOORS
Door Time: 8:45 PM
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!
Info: Jana Bartels 317-437-3473
That’s right, you read the title of this hike correctly, The Boulder in the Tree Hike. This hike is 2 miles round trip, is quite rugged and will take us about 1.5 hours to complete! The Boulder in the Tree phenomenon is something we’ve seen in several places around Brown County including here at the park and in Yellowwood State Forest. This is your chance to get out and see one of these boulders stuck in in a tree. The question is, how did it get there? Come see it for yourself and make your most educated guess! This hike will be mostly off trail so please dress for the weather and know there may be a couple creek crossings depending on how high the water is. Boots are essential. Be prepared!
Please do not bring pets on off trail hikes.
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
Are you curious about the Southwest Branch Teen Space, but you’re not a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the third Saturday of the month.
Bring your records, share your favorite selections, join the discussion.
A place for LGBTQ+ and ally people to come together around a shared love of birds.
Join up with fellow mothers, daughters, grandmas, and everyone in between for snow-themed crafts! Crafting materials and prompts will be provided for a variety of ages and skills.
Music Workshop presentation with IU Opera Theater and the Metropolitan Opera.
Door Time: 6:00 PM
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Great stage show, high energy, and all your favorites! Playing country hits from the 90’s and 2000’s plus today’s country hits, you’re sure to have a great time. Plus, Hoosier Daddy throws in some classic and southern rock so there’s something for everyone!
Hosted by Vanity Rex
Celebrating Dolly Parton’s Birthday with a fun night of Line Dancing Lessons, Drag, and Burlesque!
Line dance lessons with Lauren from 5 – 8
Show at 9
Orbit is putting in some new improvements on sound and throwing a party to off set the costs. Some amazing musicians offered to help us out.
Join us every Sunday in February to learn more about Chinese, Arabic, and Russian cultures through traditional foods, stories, and crafts! All ages.
Info: Ellen Campbell 812-272-0449
Open to the public. No RSVP necessary.
This is your chance to learn more about MCCT, celebrate our past season, and learn more about how you can be a part of the organization in the future. Members can also vote on the 2025 board or petition to join the MCCT board at the meeting.
A discussion group focused on spirituality and personal beliefs, led by Reverend Karen Williams. Every person’s experience and perspective is welcome in a respectful context of spiritual growth without judgment.
Potluck at 5:30pm, Music at 6pm
Fire out back, food, friends and great music.
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.
Bloomington’s own DIY venue | All Ages | Sober Space | Doors 7:30
Sundaze (Fort Wayne) – Post hardcore. – justsundaze.bandcamp.com
Arlen Gun Club (Cincinnati, OH) – “Indy punk”. – arlengunclub.bandcamp.com
Mourning Star – Twee rock. – mourningstarband.bandcamp.com
The Reys – Emo rockers. – thereys.bandcamp.com
WonderLab will be open to the public on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with half-priced admission. Come play with us! Administration offices closed.
Join us for a heartwarming and delicious celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at our Community Pancake Breakfast! This event is more than just a meal. It’s an opportunity to come together as a community, reflect on Dr. King’s legacy and share a morning of unity and joy. This breakfast is open to all!
Attendees will enjoy breakfast and fellowship with IU and community colleagues and friends before beginning a day of service. The program includes music, a presentation of IU’s Building Bridges Awards and more.
Host: Refugee Support Network
All local immigrant assistance groups including Exodus, El Centro, Refugee Support Network, and congregational and community groups will gather proactively to share strategies and build solidarity for anticipating changes to immigration policy. Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson will speak at the beginning, and after group introductions attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the groups in small break-out sessions.
Create a square for our community quilt using paper. We’ll then join them together in a display to honor the rich history of Quilting Bees, Freedom Quilts, and Martin Luther King Jr.
All ages.
Drop in to help us put together self-care kits for community members in need.
DOOR TIME 5:30 pm
The City of Bloomington Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Commission is excited to commemorate this year’s event with the theme “A Necessary Renaissance in Social Justice: Telling the Stories to Ignite Change.”
We are thrilled to announce that Keith A. Beauchamp, an acclaimed investigative journalist, documentarian, activist, and filmmaker, will be our keynote speaker for this significant occasion. Beauchamp’s groundbreaking investigative reporting and his 2005 documentary were instrumental in prompting the State of Mississippi to reopen the murder case of Emmett Till. His long-term collaboration with Emmett’s mother culminated in the powerful feature film, TILL, which has received numerous nominations from the Screen Actors Guild Awards, BAFTAs, and Critics’ Choice Awards and is currently streaming on major platforms.
The Birthday Celebration will also feature inspirational messages from local government and community leaders, musical performances, the Legacy Award presentation, and more.
Learn more at the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration page.
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.
Ages 18+
This hands-on program introduces the basics of ham radio operation, showcasing its use as a hobby and a valuable skill in various professions. Meet a club member, explore how to get involved, and discover the practical and technical side of this fascinating activity.
A fun night of casual board games and conversation. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet other LPIN members in the area. The games are provided. If you have a game you’d like to play with everyone, bring it along. Outside food and drink is permitted. Snacks can be purchased at The Game Preserve, or in nearby food court also. More details can be found at our Facebook page.
No money involved. Play euchre or another card game (cards provided by the Club) or bring any board game to play.
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!
Learn to care for and repair your tools for a long life of use. Tools and repair supplies will be provided for this free, hands-on workshop, or you can bring in your tools to be repaired. We will work collectively in an open format. No experience required! Register in the pantry or at mhcfoodpantry.org/education
Join us for English conversation and crafts. All materials and instructions will be provided.
When monstrous creatures began rising from the sea, they jumpstarted a never-ending war for humanity’s survival. To combat the Kaiju monsters, massive robots called Jaegers were developed for global defense. But as the Jaegers become less able to beat back the Kaiju threat, and with humanity on the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes—a washed-up former pilot and an untested trainee—who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past as our last hope.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue, making its IU Auditorium debut, is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
Old timers and new timers welcome!
Support the Library while eating local! Show your flyer, purchase a large pizza, and Mother Bear’s will donate $5 to the Friends of the Library for MCPL programs.
All Ages
In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day, join us for a presentation by the Candles Holocaust Museum. They will share the story of Eva Mozes Kor, the museum’s founder, and reflect on the history and impact of the Holocaust. We encourage ages 9 and up to attend and invite parents or guardians to join their children for this important program.
Come to the Downtown Library to get some extra help from IU service learning students for 40-minute sessions. Ages 6-12.
Morgenstern Books is excited to host acclaimed artist, Julie Heffernan for an event to celebrate her new book, Babe in the Woods! Join us for an evening sure to be full of interesting conversation and perspective.
Join La Casa and the Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center for a screening of Gumbo Coalition, a documentary that follows two visionary Civil Rights leaders, Marc Morial and Janet Murguía, as they work to empower African American and Latino American communities through three turbulent years in America. Directed by two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker Barbara Kopple, the film takes us on an intimate — and sometimes humorous — journey into their lives, homes and the family histories that motivate their mission to achieve a more just and equitable country. At a dramatic crossroads in American history these leaders face some of their biggest challenges: the global pandemic, the murder of George Floyd and the 2020 presidential election and its aftermath. The film is co-produced by Ray Nowosielski, a Bloomington resident and NAACP Image Award nominee. Q&A with Ray and other guests will follow.
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.
Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue, making its IU Auditorium debut, is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.
Bloomington’s own DIY venue | All Ages | Sober Space
Lester (MI) – instagram.com/lestermii/
Bachelorette – Lo-fi indy rock. – instagram.com/bachelorette_official/
Barcus – Solo singer/songwriter. – instagram.com/barcus_in/
Intro lesson at 7 pm
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!