WFHB Community Calendar

Welcome to the WFHB Community Calendar! To get an event listed on our Community Calendar, please send the event name, date, time and complete address of venue to [email protected] at least one week in advance. The events calendar is a volunteer-powered public service of your community radio station, WFHB.
Nov
1
Sat
2025
Sleeper’s Bar 3rd Anniversary Party and Hall-of-Fame Induction Ceremony @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut, Suite 1, inside Cascades Inn
Nov 1 @ 6:00 pm – Nov 2 @ 1:00 am

Doors open at 3:00pm.  Ceremony is scheduled for 7-8pm.

Lloyd Wood @ Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell, IN
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm

Information and tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/lloyd-wood/tickets

McRobbie’s Choice Series: MISSING @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm

In 1973, U.S. businessman Ed Horman (Jack Lemmon) arrives in Chile to look for his son, Charles (John Shea), a politically left-leaning journalist who disappeared during a military coup. Charles’ wife, Beth (Sissy Spacek), has been looking for some time, but her requests for help from the U.S. consulate have thus far produced few results. As they try to figure out what really happened to Charles, Ed realizes that the American officials may know more than they’re telling. [122 min; thriller, drama; English, Spanish, and French with English subtitles]

Santa Moreno @ Oak, 116 W 6th Street, Bloomington
Nov 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

On this special night, the enchanting Oak plant shop and cozy Cafe Thistle become the stage for an extraordinary musical journey led by Santa Morena; Pat Otto joined by acclaimed musicians Dena El Saffar and Tim Moore of Salaam, along with the ever-grooving Steve Mascari on bass.

Together, this quartet conjures an eclectic and soulful mix—gypsy jazz, choro, international folk, and more—each tune a spell that stirs the heart and moves the spirit.

RSVP is required—space is limited and magic awaits.

Let the music carry you across borders and time, wrapped in the warm, living energy of one of Bloomington’s most unique spaces.

IU Theatre presents: THE PROM @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 N. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm

When Emma, a high schooler in small-town Indiana, is banned from bringing her girlfriend to prom, a group of Broadway has-beens swoop in to help… and hopefully revive their own careers. This musical is a joyous celebration of being yourself.

Co-directed by Ansley Valentine and DJ Gray
Book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Book by Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Musical Direction by Brandon Magid
Choreographed by DJ Gray

The Bloomington Chamber Singers present: Brazilian Sacred Sounds @ First United Church, 2420 East Third Street, Bloomington
Nov 1 @ 7:30 pm

Featuring works by Osvaldo Lacerda, Kilza Setti, Carlos Alberto, Pinto Fonseca and Danilo Guanais’ Missa De Alcacus

Davey & The Midnights @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Nov 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Castellows @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Nov 1 @ 8:00 pm
Midnight Butcher // The Katatonics @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Nov 1 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Doors at 8pm

GAYS OF THE DEAD @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 1 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us for a night of good queer fun – BeelzeBabe hosts this fab cast of Halloween lovers ~ Pancha La Flor, Senorita Pussy, Guad Ala Jara, Dahlia Desire, & Echo Lollipop. We look forward to bringing Gay Christmas into November this year! Join us!!

Rox Band @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Nov 1 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 2 @ 1:00 am
Nov
2
Sun
2025
Amanda Webb @ Nashvile House, 15 S Van Buren Street, Nashville
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown at 1:00 & 4:00pm @ Waldron Arts Center. 119 S. Walnut Street, Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the whole Peanuts gang in the heartwarming and hilarious musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown! This timeless classic brings the beloved comic strip to life with laugh-out-loud moments, memorable songs, and a big dose of charm. From flying kites to school crushes, it’s a day in the life of the world’s most endearing underdog and his friends. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of Peanuts with this perennial favorite packed with humor, heart, and plenty of “good grief!” Fun for all ages!

Cooking Class: Weeknight’s Inspired: Sausage, Orecchiette & Kale Soup @ In the Kitchen, 115 N College Ave, Suite 014, Bloomington. Use the Uptown Plaza alley entrance between JL Waters and Peach Cobbler Factory.
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Registration secures you a spot. Walk-ins accepted before class if capacity allows. Info: https://www.inthekitchen-bloomington.com/classes
The best soups are made at home. There, we said it. Is there a time and place for canned tomato or restaurant bisque? You bet. But when the weather turns chilly and you want something bright, cheery and warm, a from-scratch soup triumphs over just about any other meal. In this class, we’ll embark on a hearty recipe that riffs on traditional Italian pasta-and-sausage soup. With a simplified chicken brodo base, layers of herbs and smokey fattiness from the sausage, this soup basically builds its own flavor. Come learn a recipe you’ll be cooking all winter long!

Demonstration-style class with Ava. You’ll leave with soup starter to finish at home.

Gene Fugate @ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Indiana Falun Dafa Association Group Meditation @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm
“A Soldiers Tale” by Igor Stravinsky, an Innovative Performance @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Anime Afternoon (ages 12-19) @ Downtown Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us to watch some anime! We’ll chat, eat snacks, and enjoy a good show.

A Harvest of Voices @ Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Hall, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us to celebrate with words and wonder, the work of Women Writing for (a) Change Bloomington. The event features Bloomington’s beloved and award-winning poet Ross Gay. In addition, we will lift up the voices of our creative writing circles, and welcome our founder Beth Lodge-Rigal, and poet Mary Ardery, a former young writer with WWf(a)C.  Meet the authors in a reception following the program.

Spencer PRIDE – General Meeting @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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.

Twin Peaks Season 1, Episodes 6, 7, and 8 @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm

Episode 6 (“Cooper’s Dreams”): Cooper and company have tea with the Log Lady, who tells them there was a third man following after Leo and Jacques the night Laura died. At Jacques Renault’s cabin, Cooper, Hawk, and Truman find Waldo the bird.

Episode 7 (“Realization Time”): Audrey cons her way into working at the perfume counter where Laura worked and discovers that it’s being used as a recruitment post for One Eyed Jack’s. James, Donna and Maddy plan to lure Jacoby away from his office.

Episode 8 (“The Last Evening”): Audrey is hired at One Eyed Jack’s, but is caught in a trap when her father arrives. Cooper gets Jacques Renault to reveal the details of Laura’s last night in the cabin. Deputy Andy saves Truman’s life and apprehends Renault. [139 min total; drama, mystery; English]

Writers Guild First Sunday Prose Reading: Farm Memoir @ Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe, 615 W. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Writers Linda Pickle and Ann Robins will share their work exploring farm life in the mid 20th Century, a different era for farming.

Ann Robins began writing her family stories after retiring to Bloomington in 2006. In 2019 she received the daily journals and ledgers of the family farm from 1932 to 1991. Ann swims, grows and makes things, volunteers at the downtown library, but continues to be obsessed with remembering her grandmother.

Linda Schelbitzki Pickle came to her family’s Nebraska farm in 1945, soon after her father returned to Chicago from World War II. Her parents worked hard to establish themselves and Linda was deeply shaped by her youth spent there. She sees these years now as a time of great change in American agriculture.

Harp Ensemble – Elżbieta Szmyt, director @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 2 @ 9:00 pm

It’s a party.

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

21+ Only

Nov
3
Mon
2025
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Jeanette C. (Age 18 and up)) @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Bloomington Redevelopment Commission @ McCloskey Conference Room #135, City Hall, 401 N Morton St., Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
“Cinema for the Ears, Part I” | Electronic Studio Resources Class Recital – Students of John Gibson and Chi Wang Presented by the Center for Electronic and Computer Music @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

PART II continues at 7pm, same facility.

Adult Fiber Arts Club @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm

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.

Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Sassafras Audubon Society – Board Meeting @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance @ Indiana Memorial Union, Georgian Room, 900 East 7th St., Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm

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

Email: [email protected]

“Cinema for the Ears, Part II” | Electronic Studio Resources Class Recital – Students of John Gibson and Chi Wang Presented by the Center for Electronic and Computer Music @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Jazz @ the Buskirk-Chumley Theater: Tom Walsh Jazz Ensemble @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
 About the Director:

Tom Walsh is Robert J. Waller Sr. and Robert J. Waller Jr. Professor of Music (saxophone) and chair of the Jazz Studies Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. An active performer of jazz and classical music, he has presented concerts and workshops in South Africa, China, Brazil, Japan, Germany, Austria, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Azerbaijan, Costa Rica, and across the United States.

Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 3 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!

Nov
4
Tue
2025
Innovation Week, celebrating the people and organizations shaping Bloomington’s future. @ The Mill & Trades District, 642 N Madison St, Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Innovation Week is Bloomington’s action week, where ideas, creativity, and collaboration become action. Hosted by The Mill, it’s four days of energy and impact in the Trades District.

Each day spotlights a different ecosystem strength—HealthTech, Defense & GovTech, AI, and Creative Arts & Community—through keynotes, showcases, and gatherings designed to turn conversations into outcomes.

Free Tickets → dimensionmill.org/innovation-week

The Cooking Classroom @ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Each month, this class provides nutrition education and teaches culinary skills to enhance your cooking experience. There is a cost for all classes, with different skill levels for each class.
Registration is required. Find the link to sign up in our Linktree, found in our Instagram and Facebook bios.

Nov.- Kitchen Explorers: Family meals, made easier: A fun, interactive cooking class where kids and adults team up to create healthy, hands-on meals together. Recipes are easy to follow, low in added sugar, and packed with fruits, veggies, and whole grains. Skill Level: All levels Audience: Families with children ages 5–16

Mural Celebration @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Nov 4 @ 10:30 am

You’re invited to be part of a special moment as we unveil the final work of art by renowned muralist and digital artist Sıtkı Doğan — a breathtaking mural that brings fresh color, creativity, and life to the Brown County Playhouse!

Enjoy a morning of celebration featuring special guests, representatives of our generous donors and grant funders, and stories about the Playhouse’s history and the inspiration behind this incredible artwork.

Don’t miss your chance to take a photo at our Instagram spot — step up to the mic and “perform” on our stage! Be sure to share your photo on social media and tag #BrownCountyPlayhouse to join the celebration online.

About the Artist: Based in Florida, Sıtkı Doğan is an accomplished muralist known for his dazzling 3D illusions, trompe l’oeil mastery, and storytelling through art. His large-scale murals across the U.S. transform ordinary walls into extraordinary visual experiences that celebrate community and creativity.

Come celebrate art, community, and the beauty of Brown County!

B-Town Art co-op @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Dine Out for the Library @ Upland Brewing Company, 350 West 11th Street, Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm

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

Anthem Medicaid Coffee Chat @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Nov 4 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Free HIV & HCV Testing (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Receive free testing for HIV and HCV, as well as referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication. Age 18 and up.

Author Talk – Elliott Isenberg, who will discuss his memoir, “Call me Eliyahu: Tales Told by an Elliott” @ Monroe County Public Library, Room 1 B/C downstairs, 303 East Kirkwood, Bloomington,
Nov 4 @ 4:30 pm

Author and psychiatrist Elliott Isenberg will discuss his memoir as a surviving child of a family that endured traumatic loss during the Holocaust. The book details Elliott’s own life’s adventures with humor, and an almost child-like curiosity and optimism, a joyful and true page-turner read.

Easy as Pie! Homemade Pie Workshop @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Nov 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Join Georgia for this free, hands-on workshop to learn the basics of pie making, just in time for the end-of-year holidays!

Register in the pantry or at mhcfoodpantry.org/education

Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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

Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 6:30 pm
Big Man on Campus – an all-male talent show where participants from across campus compete for the title of Big Man on Campus. @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm

Throughout the year, ZTA keeps the IU campus engaged through tournaments, exciting social events, merchandise sales, and countless other activities that make fundraising both fun and impactful. ZTA’s hard work is celebrated when the grand total is announced at the end of this annual talent show. As IU’s largest Greek organization focused on philanthropy, ZTA is committed to positively impacting the Indiana University campus and beyond.

BMOC continues ZTA’s longstanding commitment to the fight against breast cancer. ZTA donates funds to local research with the IU Simon Cancer Center and Dr. Hari’s groundbreaking breast cancer research, directly fueling education, awareness, and advancements in treatment. Additionally, ZTA partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, American Cancer Society, and the NFL. One in eight women are diagnosed with breast cancer. The goal is to help make pink just a color again!

Queer in the Heartland Series: IN PLAIN SIGHT (2019) @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm

This insightful documentary asks how we have come to imagine what life is like for LGBTQ people in rural places—and provides an opportunity to imagine it otherwise.

In Plain Sight challenges “metronormativity” by exploring the lives of LGBTQ+ women in the rural Upper Midwest. This documentary uncovers a surprising reality: contrary to popular stereotypes of rural conservatism, many of these women find safety, support, and happiness in their communities. The film prompts viewers to reconsider preconceived notions about LGBTQ+ experiences outside of urban centers, offering a fresh and uplifting perspective on rural inclusivity. [35 min; documentary; English]

Presented in partnership with Spencer Pride.

The BCT presents The Hunger Games (2012) @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 7:00 pm

THE HUNGER GAMES (2012)
Based on the novel by author Suzanne Collins –

In a dystopian future, the totalitarian nation of Panem is divided into 12 districts and the Capitol. Each year two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal retribution for a past rebellion, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors while the citizens of Panem are required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss’ young sister, Prim, is selected as District 12’s female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, are pitted against bigger, stronger representatives, some of whom have trained for this their whole lives.

Beginners Line Dancing Night @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Wall to Wall Line Dancing Club is hosting a beginners night for you!

All beginners lessons all night!

Hideout press is printing bandanas and tees out on the patio (available for purchase!) 7:30 – 8:30

Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Bartees Strange (solo) with The Silkies (18+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 8:00 pm
Concert Band – Jason H. Nam, conductor @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Description:
With Ryan Kelly, conductor; featuring graduate student conductor Jacob Kessler
Repertoire
Óscar Navarro: Downey Overture (2011/13)
Alex Shapiro: Liquid Compass (2014)
M. Arnold/Paynter: Four Scottish Dances, Op. 59 (1956)
Euna Joh: Ieodosana (2025, premiere)
Rossano Galante: The Wilderness (2019)
Jodie Blackshaw: Peace Dancer (2017)
Frank Ticheli: Wild Nights! (2007)

About the Conductors:

Jason H. Nam is associate professor of music in bands at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he conducts bands and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in instrumental conducting, administration of school bands, and wind literature.

Ryan Kelly is the inaugural associate dean for academic affairs and student success at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he is also associate professor of music in bands.

Guest Recital: Caroline Davis Quartet – “Portals”, Presented by the IU Jazz Studies Department @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Nov 4 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Caroline Davis’s Portals project is an immersive sound and haptic experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. The music has been mindfully written to offer connections to Caroline’s ancestors who have transitioned and elements they would have liked to explore through the life-cycle portal. Through the compositions, the ensemble engages in the improvisatory tissue between dual and non-dual realms of existence. The core quartet features Julian Shore, Chris Tordini, and Timothy Angulo, and invited guests on her two Portals albums: Volume 1: Mourning (2021) and Volume 2: Returning (2024).

Nov
5
Wed
2025
Innovation Week, celebrating the people and organizations shaping Bloomington’s future. @ The Mill & Trades District, 642 N Madison St, Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Innovation Week is Bloomington’s action week, where ideas, creativity, and collaboration become action. Hosted by The Mill, it’s four days of energy and impact in the Trades District.

Each day spotlights a different ecosystem strength—HealthTech, Defense & GovTech, AI, and Creative Arts & Community—through keynotes, showcases, and gatherings designed to turn conversations into outcomes.

Free Tickets → dimensionmill.org/innovation-week

Rainbow Elders First Wednesday Breakfast @ Cloverleaf West, 4023 W. Thir8d St., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 10:00 am
VITAL English Language Group – Solving Mysteries in English with Mik B. (Age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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

People and Animal Learning Services @ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 1:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Nov 5 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

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.

Monroe County Health Dept-Growing Healthy Together @ Teaching Kitchen, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Full Moon Bike Ride Thru Bloomington, sponsored by Lunar Lights + Locomotion @ Showers Plaza (meet by the City Hall stairs), 401 North Morton St., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We’ll take our usual route through the streets and bikeways on Bloomington and end up at Switchyard for a bit of conviviality before heading home.5:30 meetup at Showers Commons
5:45 departure

Spencer PRIDE – Grief Haven Spousal Support Group @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Nov 5 @ 5:30 pm

A group for those who have lost a spouse/partner. Open to the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Bloomington 50501 @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Community Stitchers @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney @ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Self-Advocates Meeting @ Stone Belt, 2815 East 10th St., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Doors at 6:15pm For more information, 1-812-340-7532, ask for Cheyenne.

Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 6:30 pm
African Children’s Choir @ Mt Gilead Church, 6019 East SR 144, Mooresville, IN
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm

 

The African Children’s Choir is marking over four decades of transforming lives through the power of music, education and hope. As they embark on a tour of more than 100 cities, the Choir will continue to captivate audiences with their heartwarming performances with a show that blends traditional hymns and African cultural sounds.

Comprised of children ages 8 to 10, all from vulnerable backgrounds across Africa, the Choir serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and potential of Africa’s future leaders. Each child in the Choir has faced significant hardship, often with limited access to education. Yet, through the Choir, these children gain life-changing opportunities for education and personal growth, becoming beacons of hope for their communities.

Cosmic Songwriter’s Showcase @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Doors at 6:30pm

Porridge Radio Presents ‘Pieces of Heaven’ live at the Centre Pompidou @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm

Secretly Society, WFHB, & BCT Present:

A spellbinding farewell from Porridge Radio, Pieces Of Heaven was filmed at the Centre Pompidou in 2024 to mark the release of the band’s final album, Clouds In The Sky They Will Always Be There For Me.

Led by songwriter Dana Margolin, it moves through inertia, heartbreak and dysphoria as she distils over a decade of music into one unforgettable hour. Equal parts concert, lullaby and revelation, Pieces Of Heaven is not only an ending, but an unbridled celebration of the void: nothing means anything, and within that is complete freedom to do and feel everything.

Weekly Contra Dance, Open Band led by Donny Bradley and Open Calling. Beginner lesson at 7pm @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm
Main Dance 7:30-9:30pm

Faculty/Guest Recital – Robin Scott, violin; Chih-Yi Chen, piano @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Award-winning violinist Robin Scott has built a varied career as a soloist, chamber musician, and concertmaster. He has competed internationally, winning first prizes in the California International Young Artists Competition and the WAMSO Young Artist Competition in Minnesota, and second prizes in the Yehudi Menuhin International Violin Competition, the Irving M. Klein International String Competition, and the Stulberg International String Competition.
Pianist Chih-Yi Chen’s versatile qualities as a collaborative partner, chamber musician, and teacher have contributed to a distinguished international career. Chen has been on the faculty of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music since 2003 and is the associate chair of the Chamber and Collaborative Music Department. She was a recipient of the 2023 IU Trustees Teaching Award.
Sam Butler Quartet, followed by a Jam @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 8:00 pm
Congress The Band @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Nov 5 @ 10:00 pm
Nov
6
Thu
2025
Innovation Week, celebrating the people and organizations shaping Bloomington’s future. @ The Mill & Trades District, 642 N Madison St, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Innovation Week is Bloomington’s action week, where ideas, creativity, and collaboration become action. Hosted by The Mill, it’s four days of energy and impact in the Trades District.

Each day spotlights a different ecosystem strength—HealthTech, Defense & GovTech, AI, and Creative Arts & Community—through keynotes, showcases, and gatherings designed to turn conversations into outcomes.

Free Tickets → dimensionmill.org/innovation-week

Vintage Film: THAT TOUCH OF MINK (1962) Showings at 1pm & 6pm @ The Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington St., Spencer
Nov 6 @ 1:00 pm

Sponsored by The Martin Family.

Turtle Time @ Nature Center, Brown County State Park, 1801 IN-46, Nashville
Nov 6 @ 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Come see an eastern box turtle as we feed it! Learn about the unique adaptations these creatures have, what issues they face, and how you can help their wild populations! If the weather is nice, we will be on the lawn outside the Nature Center. Otherwise, we will be inside.

Curiosity Lab @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm

 Curiosity Lab is an after-school play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. No instructions, no pressure—just curiosity-driven play. Held in WonderLab (or sometimes outdoors weather permitting), the space is set up for exploration with a variety of rotating materials and stations.

Teen Advisory Board (ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Folk Song Sing-Along, in memory of IU Alumni Joe Hickerson, Folksinger, Musicologist and Archivist @ Archives of Traditional Music Reading Room (Rm 260A) IU Music Library, 200 S Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

People are welcome to come jam also.

Homemade Gnocchi Cooking Class @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Nov 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Register in the pantry or at mhcfoodpantry.org/education
Join Elli and learn how to make delicious Italian potato dumpling, also known as gnocchi. Perfect for the fall and winter season.

Purdue Extension Monroe Co. – Curb the Urge to Splurge: Holiday @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Commisson on the Status of Women @ Hooker Conference Room (#245), City Hall, 401 North Morton St., Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
All-Ages Skate & Donate for Templeton Elementary @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Author Event with Fantasy Writer B.C. James, in conversation with Andrew Lambert @ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm
Nerd Nite @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 6:00 pm
An Evening with Terry Tempest Williams @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm

The College Arts + Humanities Institute is delighted to announce that Terry Tempest Williams will visit IU Bloomington and appear at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on November 6 as a Ruth N. Halls Distinguished Speaker.

Terry Tempest Williams has been called “a citizen writer,” a writer who speaks and speaks out eloquently on behalf of an ethical stance toward life. A naturalist and fierce advocate for freedom of speech, she has consistently shown us how environmental issues are social issues that ultimately become matters of justice. “So here is my question,” she asks, “what might a different kind of power look like, feel like, and can power be redistributed equitably even beyond our own species?”

Williams, like her writing, cannot be categorized. She has testified before Congress on women’s health issues, been a guest at the White House, has camped in the remote regions of Utah and Alaska wildernesses and worked as “a barefoot artist” in Rwanda.

Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by the 1, 4, 5’s @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Host band plays 7-8pm
Jam runs 8-10pm

FREE TESTING (21+ only) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Free and discreet testing for HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea brought to you by the Monroe County Health-Board and Positive Link.

Game Night (21+) @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Hosted by Bloomington’s own game shark, Mike Trotzke, who brings games of all sorts to share. What kinds of games are we talking? A mix of light strategy and modern party games. There’s always plenty to choose from, and you can join a game or start your own.

Hill Folk Music Series: Caitlin “Spanks” Spangler @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Line Dancing @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm
Nylon Boiz // The Pocket Berries @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm

Doors at 6:30pm

Society for Creative Anachronism @ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Queer Contra Dancing @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Queer Contra Dancing! Come alone or bring a friend! No partner needed. Beginners welcome! Each dance will be taught. Now with LIVE MUSIC!

Comedy Open-Mic Night @ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Nov 6 @ 8:00 pm

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!

John Morgan @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 8:00 pm
New Music Ensemble – David Dzubay, director; Marcos Balter, guest composer @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Repertoire
Tania León: Rítmicas (2019)
Marcos Balter: Code Switching (2023)
Curtis Stewart: Invention No. 1. Double Down (2024)
Marcos Balter’s appearance is made possible in part by the Five Friends Master Class Series (honoring Robert Samels).
Adult Skate (18+) Skate Party with Queer Students in Healthcare (QSIH) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Nov 6 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm