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You’re invited to catch up with long-ago class members at a reunion party including plenty of food, drink, desserts, conversation, and laughter. For more information, check out the BHSS Panthers 1979-83 Reunion Group Page on Facebook, or contact Pip Chamberlain at 812-650-2828.
Meet the Maker & Signing: Meet the man behind the mash—Master Distiller Bryan Smith—for exclusive bottle signings during our Meet the Makers experience from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Join WonderLab and Morgenstern Books for our second annual Boozy Book Fair. Pick up a new book – a new hobby – a new skill! Engage with local organizations and learn how you can become involved in their programming. Participate in hands-on activities run by local professionals and hobbyists. Enjoy a drink from Upland Brewery and light snacks provided by WonderLab. You must be 21 or older and have a valid ID.
Doors at 5pm
The benefit concert stars
• JC Clements with Jason Blankenship •
• Dolly General (Sarah Flint ) •
• Nola Cusack •
• Master of Ceremonies: Bill Breeden and friends
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & on to the Haunted Train.
Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, immigrant identity, and motherhood into razor-sharp comedy that resonates across continents.
Step into the world of country music with Lainey, the ultimate tribute to CMA and Grammy-
winning sensation Lainey Wilson. Capturing the heart, soul, and Southern charm of the
Louisiana native herself, Lindsey Ridner delivers an unforgettable live experience that celebrates
the powerful voice, bold style, and heartfelt storytelling that have made Lainey Wilson a country
music icon.
From chart-topping hits like Heart Like a Truck an Things a Man Oughta Know to deep
cuts that resonate with fans, this tribute act brings the authentic sound and spirit of Lainey
Wilson to the stage with stunning vocals, high-energy performances, and a genuine connection
to the audience. Whether you’re a lifelong country fan or discovering Lainey’s music for the first
time, Lindsey Ridner will leave you singing along and wanting more.
Perfect for festivals, country nights, fairs, and private events, Lainey is more than a tribute—it’s
a celebration of one of modern country’s brightest stars.
https://events.humanitix.com/lainey-tribute-to-lainey-wilson
Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.
Mitchell Opera House is handicap accessible.
Gaucho Gaucho paints an Argentinian Western with image and sound that reach an operatic beauty. Acclaimed photographers and now three-time Sundance-fêted filmmakers Gregory Kershaw and Michael Dweck (The Truffle Hunters, The Last Race) return to the screen, this time focusing on the vast mountains of Argentina, expressed in stunning black-and-white photography, and a small community of gauchos who hold profound connections to the surrounding nature and their own traditions. As older generations dispense their wisdom, the film keeps its eye toward a new generation who continue to fight for their families’ legacy in a modern world. [85 min; documentary; Spanish with English subtitles]
They’re young. They’re ruthless. They’re covered in glitter and blood. A team of competitive dancers claw their way toward glory while their inner lives explode with ambition, shame, lust, and rage. In the cutthroat world of pre-teen dance, the feral beauty of adolescence and the cost of wanting to be extraordinary wage war. She will win. Or die.
IU Theatre + Dance’s production of Dance Nation includes the following: ample use of artificial blood, use of coarse language discussing sex and genitals, recurring use of profanity and portrayals of non-suicidal self-injury.
Sounds of Summer is a tribute show featuring over 30 favorite hits and tells the story of America’s band – The Beach Boys. These four incredibly talented guys have known each other since grade school and shared a love of 1960’s music and Beach Boys’ harmonies. The band has been playing across the nation since 2015, delivering audiences an authentic look and sound, taking them back to memories of the 1960s.
Spend the day at the always lovely, Spencer Pride Fest!! Then come and hang with Tia and her pals, after!
Pat Yo Weave
Mocha Debeaute
Aura Aurora
+ Chablis Onassis Dupree
Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association.
For Future Folklorists & Creature Enthusiasts (Ages 8–12 + Adult Companions)
Calling all young adventurers and their grown-up sidekicks! This three-session art class (10/5, 10/12, & 10/14) is the perfect chance to spark your imaginations, get a little messy, and create something magical together. This isn’t just an art class—it’s a chance to bond, laugh, and create lasting memories with your kiddo while making something truly one-of-a-kind. Designed for kids ages 8–12 and their adult companions.
Ages 7+ welcome with an accompanying guardian.
Fifty-seven years ago, Elliott conducted her now-legendary Blue-Eyed/Brown-Eyed Exercise that exposed children to the harsh realities of discrimination based solely on eye color—a condition over which they had no control. A Contrast in Color is a powerful exploration of race, identity, and the human condition. A reception and talkback will follow each performance. There will be a Special Talkback on Friday, October 3rd, featuring Jane and Sarah Elliott.
Writers Tanya Konerman and Rebekah Spivey will read spooky stories from their work. Start the season off in a Halloween spirit!
First Sunday of the month, except for holidays when it is pushed to the second Sunday.
This is your chance to hear firsthand what they’re doing and contribute to the conversation.
This lecture is part Of Traveling University’s Fall Lecture Series. Traveling University is a a group of retired university faculty dedicated to providing higher education opportunities to the general public. We offer single lectures and short-form courses on topics of civic interest.
You’re invited to enjoy a concert of choral music lit only by candlelight.
Asheesh Agarwal, Antitrust Consultant for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Edge Project, and Ashley Baker, Director of Public Policy at the Committee for Justice will examine antitrust law under the current Trump administration. How is the current White House tackling developments in AI? What do the recent big tech Supreme Court decisions mean for the country? Join us in a discussion on the past, present, and future of antitrust law in the United States.
Let’s take old toys and use them to make something new! Learn how to take apart recycled toys and plushies and put them back together in exciting ways.
Do you enjoy fiber arts? Join us for this low-stress program; we’ll hang out, drink tea, and work on the projects you bring with like-minded people. Age 18 and up; recommended for ages 18-32.
You’re invited to join Trista Price, Energy Intuitive with Healing Sacred Space, this October at OAK for a transformative meditation series that harnesses the month’s magical energy. Each week, connect with mind, body, and spirit to align with the web of life and your inner light. Embrace this journey of self discovery and rejuvenation!
Meditation promptly from 6:00-7:00
Please bring with you water, journal, and pen.
Folding chairs will be provided. You’re welcome to bring anything to help you feel at ease and comfortable….pillows, blanket, eye mask.
Each week Trista will use a variety of sounds to accompany the meditations from soundscape, ethereal music to crystal singing bowls and buffalo drums. Some weeks she will incorporate reiki energy to assist during meditations.
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
We will be creating Halloween-themed cards!
Meet up at 7pm, departure at 7:15pm
Excessive lighting for your bike is encouraged!
Come join the gang on Monday 10/6 as we ply the city (our usual route)for the highest joy.
7pm meet-up, 7:15 departure from Showers plaza. Still time to buy some trippy lights for YOUR wheels. 🙂
https://www.facebook.com/L3Bloomington
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!
Need help using or setting up a new device? Trying to access the Library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learning how to use Zoom? Drop in for one-on-one help and learn new digital skills.
Receive free testing for HIV and HCV, as well as referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication.
We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.
As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond.
Librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy.
Join the Friends of the Library & BCT for a documentary film dedicated to librarians as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment rights.
When: Oct 7, 7-9pm
What: WFHB Jazz Menagerie Live Broadcast with Darrifourcq [Dah-ree-foor-kuh] / Hermia [HUR-mee-uh] / Ceccaldi [say-KAL-dee] Trio and Ortet
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Dominick Argento: Peter Quince at the Clavier (1979)
CREDO Project (2025, U.S. premiere)*
The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce
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.
Channel your inner Lorelai & Rory:
- Paint your own mug — because life is better with coffee (Luke’s Diner level).
- Bedazzle your favorite book — make it sparkle like Rory’s Yale essays.
- “Adventure Awaits” sign — for chasing Paris-level dreams without the drama.
Info contact: Sarah Lyttle, [email protected] or 765-718-6314
It starts with the sound of a spoon scraping against glass and the wet noise of lips smacking together. June and Lurie have a haunting new houseguest – and she’s ravenously hungry. They do their best to keep her fed and happy, but Beatrice always demands more. As she burrows deeper and deeper into their lives, the couple faces a horrific question: What will it cost to exorcise Beatrice forever?
Kirsten Greenidge’s spine-chilling gothic tale, about a contemporary Black couple haunted by the ghost of a young white girl, deftly explores questions of race, class and the American Dream.
CW: racism, child sexual abuse, child death, racist slurs
The Redbud Community Play Reading Series is a free monthly reading series in which community members and theatre professionals share in the joy of reading plays aloud together. These unrehearsed readings offer opportunities to appreciate plays written by local playwrights and IU alums, and established plays we may not otherwise be exposed to.
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm, Full Dance 7:30-9:30pm
This free, community-centered event is dedicated to connecting older adults and their families with
essential resources that promote healthy, active, and independent living. Attendees can explore
over 40 local vendors, enjoy engagement activities and healthy snacks at each table, and
participate in wellness offerings such as chair yoga, bingo, and a Medicare 101 session.
The Expo will also feature free hearing screenings and will host the annual Community Dementia
Alliance Caregiver Awards, recognizing outstanding caregivers in the Bloomington community.
The event is proudly presented by Elara Caring and Bell Trace Senior Living, with premier sponsors
Comfort Keepers, Home Instead, and Elder’s Journey Home Care, and supporting sponsors
including McCormick’s Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Owen Valley Rehabilitation
and Healthcare Center, Brickyard Healthcare- Bloomington, Stonecroft Health Campus, Dynasty
Haven, and Jones Music Therapy.
For more information about the event, visit our Facebook Page (Bloomington Healthy Aging Expo) or
contact Sandra McGow at [email protected]/812-961-0446
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Drop in when you can, drop out when you need. Join us for this weekly workday to tend our community garden. Come to learn, or come to share your skill. All levels of garden experience welcome and encouraged!
All ages always with an outdoor patio during appropriate weather. Find that special gift that you have been looking for, get your nails painted, or come to discover the talented people that are right here in your city.
You’re invited to join us at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Thursday, October 9th, to celebrate fall festivals from around the world. The Museum’s central hall will transform into Festival Row, featuring the traditions of Dia de Los Muertos, Diwali, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Halloween. Enjoy hands-on crafts for all ages, complimentary cider, and a popcorn bar. This celebration of culture and community is open to all. Don’t forget to wear your favorite fall festival attire! More information can be found here: https://events.iu.edu/iumaa/event/fall-festivals-at-the-museum
7-8pm host band
8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
Doors at 6:30 Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician.
He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He is in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He stars in HBO’s Los Espookys, which he co-wrote and executive produced. He can also be heard in the hit animated Super Mario Bros movie. Armisen stars in, writes, and produces IFC’s hit show Documentary Now. He has also appeared in HBO’s Our Flag Means Death, Judd Apatow’s The Bubble, and Amazon’s series Forever. He voices characters in Big Mouth and The Mitchells vs. The Machines. He is currently starring in the Broadway play All In. Armisen is an 11-season veteran of Saturday Night Live. From 2014-2024, Armisen was band leader of the 8G Band on Late Night With Seth Meyers.0pm
On Thursday, October 9, from 7:00-8:00 pm, as we settle into the fall season, Beacon will join in a national movement to protest the tragedy of homelessness and memorialize people who have experienced homelessness and passed away in the last year.
First started over twenty years ago in Bloomington, we continue this tradition with guest speakers and a candle-lighting ceremony to honor those we’ve lost.
One of the most powerful crime dramas of all time, Heat is more incendiary than ever. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro dually power the momentum and enormous scale of this groundbreaking crime epic. In the wake of a precision heist of an armored truck, an obsessive detective (Pacino) begins to hunt Neil McCauley (De Niro), a ruthless professional thief, and his crew through the streets of Los Angeles. As the stakes escalate, their lives begin to mirror and unravel, and McCauley’s crew initiates its most dangerous and complex job ever. Val Kilmer anchors an all-star supporting cast that includes Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd, Amy Brenneman, and Natalie Portman. [170 min; action, crime, drama; English, Spanish with English subtitles]
Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female bashing jokes. If you have to ask if it’s racist, homophobic, transphobic or a rape joke, it probably is.
Comedians that wish to participate are asked to e-mail [email protected]. Newcomers and any participants who are not paid professionals will be required to bring audience members to see them. This is non-negotiable. So if you plan on signing up, be sure to invite as many friends as you can. Good luck!
Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has been playing together for over 30 years. Their musical journey has taken them from all-night North Carolina house parties to late night TV talk shows (Conan O’Brien, The Tonight Show), from performing at the base of Mt. Fuji in Japan to rockin’ out for the inmates at North Carolina correctional facilities. They’ve shared a stage with many musical luminaries including Link Wray, Loretta Lynn, Hasil Adkins and Patti Smith. Their music has been featured in movies and TV, parodied by Weird Al, and used to sell everything from diamonds to pork sausage. In 2014 the band was honored by the Southern Folklife Collection at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with an exhibition featuring their music and cultural contributions. Their legendary live shows are a testament to the therapeutic powers of foot-stomping, butt-shaking rock and roll and what Rolling Stone dubbed “a hell raising rock and roll party.”