Richard Groner (solo acoustic rock and americana)
Bloomington Parks and Recreation has a long history of hosting live music in city parks, and of showcasing local musical talent. The Performing Arts Series presented by Visit Bloomington provides many accessible venues for outdoor performances, and promotes music as a way for local residents to experience different musical cultures and to bring neighbors together.
Registration is requested
Join us to learn the art of visible mending with patches! Use our fabric or bring your own garments in need of small repairs and create patches with decorative stitches. Age 18 and up.
Participants: Come get your paws wet and play with tennis balls, chew toys and compete in fun contests during both nights to win prizes! Various pet-related businesses and organizations will be on hand to share information with dog owners.
Dogs must be spayed or neutered.
All leashed, non-aggressive, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Humans are not allowed in the pool during Drool in the Pool.
Help us keep the water clean. Prior to the event engage your dog in a high-energy activity to avoid feces in the water.
Dogs are required to be at least six months of age.
No retractable leads.
We reserve the right to dismiss any dog for unruly activity and/or aggressive behavior. OWNERS MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROOF FROM A VETERINARIAN SHOWING THEIR DOG’S CURRENT RABIES VACCINATION TO ATTEND.
Indiana law requires that the rabies vaccination tag be worn at all times.
All dogs will be checked on site by City of Bloomington Animal Control. Dogs without written proof of current rabies vaccination will not be allowed in the event. A rabies tag alone is not sufficient!
Maximum one dog per person. There is a charge to attend.
Join us on Thursday evenings beginning 6/26 and ending 10/30 to play disc golf.
We’ll start out with a short introduction session and play the 9-hole disc golf course at Arlington Heights Elementary School. If you have never played, no worries, you can practice throwing discs before playing the course.
Bottled water and discs will be provided but it’s good to bring your own as well.
7-8pm host band
8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
Info at: pickininthebackwood.com
The Gem & Mineral Show hosts over 20 rock, gem, and mineral businesses, collectors, and enthusiasts from across America. All are welcome to attend the event to shop and observe the wonders the earth provides.
Take a tour of the Downtown Library with VITAL staff, get help using eLibrary resources, and learn more about what you can do with your library card.
For this challenge, we’ll create architectural structures using only edible supplies.
A program where individuals bring their own supplies to work on a project while others do the same. It’s a way to connect socially, enjoy your hobby, and be productive in the process! Whether you quilt, scrapbook, paint, decoupage, or anything of the like, this program is for you!
Presented by Redbud Books and Stages Bloomington
At six feet, nine inches, Alex Price was always going to be the center of attention anyway. A regular on The Bob & Tom Show and opener for Dave Attell, Alex has developed an outsized sense of humor to match his physical stature and quickly became known in comedy circles far away from his native Indiana.
This movie showing is part of Bloomington’s Performing Arts Series presented by Visit Bloomington.
This will happen on the first four Fridays of August.
All current tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date.
The Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of folk, rock, soul, and country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco,” and it’s taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to American performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene Hall. The Bacon Brothers will bring their Freestanding Tour live to the Brown County Music Center in Nashville, Ind.
Market goers can expect to find a wide assortment of goods from the farm and field, including fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers, and annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage artisans provide a tasteful variety of satisfying breads, drinks, pastries, and savory dishes. This weekly gathering provides individuals the opportunity to connect with their community in meaningful ways while supporting small farmers and businesses.
Youth Day at the Market this Weekend!!
Young farmers, artists, growers and entrepreneurs 6-17 years old will get their own booth spaces on the Fernandez Plaza and some nestled along the periphery of BCFM vendors during this special day for youth at the Market. Youth keep all their profits as they experience a day of running their own stands. Their Market runs from 9 AM to 12:30 PM.
This week, Roger Kerr, Chief of the Bloomington Fire Department, will greet the public at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market from 10 AM to 12 PM.
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers Market include fresh produce, plants, farm fresh eggs, local beef, chicken and pork, baked goods, jams, jellies, sweet bread, pies, cinnamon rolls, jewelry, tie-dye, pottery, leather goods, baby items, candles, walking sticks, baskets, crochet dolls/animals and a variety of other art/craft items.
We welcome new vendors/performers throughout the season
Please bring your own bags and help us clear out excess inventory and make space for new donations.
Join us for a day of fresh produce, handmade goods, and local flavors at the Owen County Farmers’ Market! Whether you’re looking for the freshest vegetables, beautiful flowers, local honey, unique crafts, or plant starts, there’s something for everyone.
Located in our overflow parking lot on the West side of the funeral home, vendors will be on hand with fresh produce, honey, homemade baked goods, handmade crafts and jewelry, fundraisers, food trucks and non-for profit community organizations.
Many vendors accept Venmo, Paypal, Apple and Android Pay.
Public restrooms are available at our market.
The Gem & Mineral Show hosts over 20 rock, gem, and mineral businesses, collectors, and enthusiasts from across America. All are welcome to attend the event to shop and observe the wonders the earth provides.
It’s not your normal petting zoo! Join members of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra as they demonstrate their instruments, then allow you to try them out! A piano keyboard, string and percussion instruments, and more will be available.
In conjunction with the last day of her featured artist exhibit, Landscapes & Florals…Loving Nature, Kathryn J. Houghton will talk about her skilled use of acrylic paints which glow like oils! She’ll talk about her technique and give a demonstration, as well as share stories about her long and varied career in the arts.
Registration is requested
Join us for a “Call of Cthulhu” horror adventure. All experience levels are welcome.
The inaugural Bloomington Summer Soul Fest is a live music dance party featuring
Join us under the full moon for an immersive overnight retreat in the sacred woodlands of the historic Romona Oolitic Stone Henge on the Celtic Glen family farm. Surrounded by nature’s wisdom, this experience blends ancient Celtic practices with modern holistic healing. Camp overnight or simply return for morning activities.
Presented by the Lake Monroe Water Fund
Join us for a fun-filled evening on the shores of beautiful Lake Monroe, packed with music, games, delicious food, and beachside vibes — all to benefit clean water and conservation efforts in our region. All proceeds go directly to preserving Lake Monroe’s water quality and protecting our precious watershed for future generations.
Enjoy originals and classic singer-songwriter tunes from 60’s-90’s.
We will remember the victims of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
and lay out the next steps toward abolition of nuclear weapons.
At six feet, nine inches, Alex Price was always going to be the center of attention anyway. A regular on The Bob & Tom Show and opener for Dave Attell, Alex has developed an outsized sense of humor to match his physical stature and quickly became known in comedy circles far away from his native Indiana.
Kirby performs at fairs, festivals, churches, revivals, youth camps, benefits, and various private events just to name a few. “I only concern myself with fulfilling the will and direction of Jesus Christ through my music. I feel that he has a plan for great works through the gifts and abilities that he has given me.” Doors open at 6:15.
(a show dedicated to uplifting and empowering POC performers in Indiana.)
Combo Daguerre plays original French tunes with a psychedelic edge and a mostly Latin crew.
Band members are all active on New York’s rich indie Latin scene (Chicha Libre,Tipa, Tipo, Banda Chuska, Locobeach) and come from Peru, Colombia, Puerto Rico, Venezuela – and Cajun country.
As most immigrants do, all band members share a transplant’s vision of the world and its culture, giving the French language compositions a deeply cosmopolitan flavor.
Gem & Mineral Show hosts over 20 rock, gem, and mineral businesses, collectors, and enthusiasts from across America. All are welcome to attend the event to shop and observe the wonders the earth provides.
Are you curious about the Downtown Teen Space, but you’re not a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the second Sunday of the month
In this unconventional new comedy from Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George, the Greek god Dionysus returns to the modern world – disguised as the butch gardener Diane – whose secret mission is to seduce mortal followers and restore the earth to its natural state. Where better to begin than with four real housewives from New Jersey?
Sensory Warning: This show contains flashing lights.
Off Night Productions info here: https://offnightproductions.org/
roots of fallen leaves – Iowa
ALN! / AKF! – Chicago
Jackie Paper – Indiana
Gualagabe – Chicago
FLEESKI – Chicago
Misha – Minneapolis
Roman New Time – Indianapolis
Presented by Healthy Families Indiana, Nurse-Family Partnership, Clarity and Brown County WIC office
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’re at home in Bloomington, Indiana but welcome singers from all across the region.
Auditions consist of an interview and vocal exercises with the artistic director. Rehearsals are 7-9:30 pm every Monday with a 20-minute break.
Learn more at https://quarryland.org
In this unconventional new comedy from Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George, the Greek god Dionysus returns to the modern world – disguised as the butch gardener Diane – whose secret mission is to seduce mortal followers and restore the earth to its natural state. Where better to begin than with four real housewives from New Jersey?
Sensory Warning: This show contains flashing lights.
Off Night Productions info here: https://offnightproductions.org/
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.
In this unconventional new comedy from Pulitzer Prize finalist Madeleine George, the Greek god Dionysus returns to the modern world – disguised as the butch gardener Diane – whose secret mission is to seduce mortal followers and restore the earth to its natural state. Where better to begin than with four real housewives from New Jersey?
Sensory Warning: This show contains flashing lights.
Off Night Productions info here: https://offnightproductions.org/
Doors at 8pm
Mojave Desert singer-songwriter Pat Kearns persists among the most recognizable voices in the high-desert folk-rock landscape, further cemented by winning the Joshua Tree Voice “Joshua” award for Best Male Vocal of 2023. Accompanied by artist/stylist/musician Susan Kearns on stand-up bass; together, they’re The Kearns Family: a wide-brimmed, steely-eyed duo embodying the traditions of ‘60s/70s outlaw/cosmic country. The Kearns Family released their debut album, Together and Alone, in January of 2025.
Beyond the stage and their Landers homestead, the Kearns Family operate under the same roof just a short desert walk from their homestead cabin to their solar-powered Goat Mountain Studio, where Pat engineers/produces records with decades of hard-earned experience while Susan paints on canvas in broad strokes and dresses hair in finer cuts; their marriage of an elevated sonic and visual aesthetic.
The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce
Dismantle gently used toys and glue the pieces back together in disturbing configurations to create your own instant nightmare fuel!
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.
These events are open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor work, and bring plenty of water to stay hydrated. Snacks and drinks will be provided as well as any other tools you may need to help out!
We hope you can join us to get outside and enjoy nature, make new friends, and learn some sustainable, organic orcharding practices. All are welcome!
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