WFHB Bloomington Community Radio
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
With panel discussions, presentations, workshops, and concerts, Harmony and Power will explore how cultural diplomacy shapes power and global connections. Participants include renowned scholars, practitioners, performers, and students from a variety of disciplines.
Presented by the Hamilton Lugar School and Jacobs School of Music.
We are a friendly quilt show held in beautiful Bloomington Indiana in early March. Come see the Bloomington Convention Center filled with beautiful quilts. Full and Half-Day workshops by award-winning instructors, quilting vendors and special offsite show exhibits.
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!
You’re invited to see the beautiful watercolor artworks of Bloomington Watercolor Society at Pillar Arts in the College Mall. Our works this year will be encompassing the theme “America the Beautiful”. The artists will display their interpretations of America’s beauty over the last 250 years in original watercolor paintings.
A portion of sales will benefit Teachers’ Warehouse.
- See the Tech: Such as heat pump appliances, solar, and weatherization improvements.
- Get the Cash: Learn about massive rebates and financial incentives available now.
- Real Advice: Ask neighbors about their experience and energy savings.
Hosted by: Electrify Indiana, a local volunteer-driven nonprofit, in partnership with the City of Bloomington.
Love family history research? Join a group of fellow enthusiasts monthly at the History Center!
Prepare yourself for a rowdy screening of the 1927 film Metropolis with soundtrack from American Pirates’ new album. Hipster Hotdogs from Chef Chris Valencia (Outside all-ages) begin at 5pm with creative beer pairings. Film starts at 7pm. Inspired by the Dark Side of the Moon/Oz pairing. Prepare for a (legal) psychedelic experience with surprise guests and maybe a little Mystery Science Theater 3000-style interactive commentary. #IfYouKnowYouKnow
Live performers: Ben Myers (experimental/electronics) and surprise guests.
Presented by the Filipino American Association at Indiana University.
The Spring Soirée will feature live performances, a silent auction, concert sponsorship opportunities, and a preview of the 2026 festival.
Kelly is a standup comedian, writer, and storyteller who began her career in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has since become a beloved fixture on the national comedy scene. She has been featured on Sirius XM, NPR, and has a DryBar Comedy Special called I made you this. Her clips have gained millions of views on social media.
Deaf President Now! recounts the eight days of historic protests held at Gallaudet University in 1988 after the school’s board of trustees appointed a hearing president over several very qualified Deaf candidates. After a week of rallies, boycotts, and protests, the students of Gallaudet University triumph over an uncaring board and administration as the hearing president resigns and beloved dean Dr. I. King Jordan becomes the university’s first Deaf president. The protests marked a pivotal moment in civil rights history, with an impact that extended well beyond the Gallaudet campus, and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). [100 min; documentary; American Sign Language and English with English subtitles]
Doors at 6:15.
Billy Joel and Elton John are two of the most highly acclaimed artists and respected
entertainers in the world. Their music has acted as cultural touchstones for millions of
people. Their music is celebrated all in one night in a spectacular two part performance
appropriately titled “Still Rock n’ Roll” and “Madmen Across the Water” Back to Back
tribute show.
Joe D’Amato, nicknamed Elton Joe, launches the show as Billy Joel and creates an
impressive live Billy Joel celebration including all of the favorites. At the peak of the
performance and after a quick break, D’Amato disappears, and after only a quick change of
clothes, reappears as Elton John to electrify the audience with all of the greats of Elton
John. Supported by Brad Canaday on Drums, Butch Ellis on Bass, and Larry Bourne on
Guitar and Keys, “Still Rock n’; Roll” and “Madmen Across the Water” brings a two part
show into one amazing rock fest performance.
A bottle of red. A bottle of white…you’re invited to pull up a chair, grab a glass, and sing along as BILLY THE KID – THE DEFINITIVE BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE plays you a memory in an all-live rock concert tribute.
You are also welcome to attend Opera Insights –A Pre-show talk on Massenet’s “Cendrillon” in the north lobby of the Musical Arts Ceter at 6:30 pm.
Presented by The Jacobs School of Music and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.
Hosted and produced by Incarnate Art Form and starring: Mary Mother of God, Seductive Simone, Jade2U, Adonis, and Maraschino Cherry.
Featuring GETCOMFF, a trans artist and DJ devoted to the power of the dance floor. Spinning soulful house, slutty techno, and club ragers – she’ll be up in the booth for the dance party at 11pm.
Dance party with GETCOMFF at 11
More info at Wonderlab.org
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.
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.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brennon-lane-on-time-tripping-over-you-tickets-1982130121551
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]
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/
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!