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Musical fun and merriment with the colonel and his band of ranch-hands! There will be 4 bands and 8 singer/ songwriters along with 2 food trucks (Doner Kabobs and Pilis Party Tacos).
When a notorious jewel thief known as the Phantom (an impossibly suave David Niven) sets his sights on a princess’ (Claudia Cardinale) priceless pink diamond, it’s up to one man to crack the case: the bumbling French police inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers). The first film to introduce the character of Clouseau to the world, this madcap smash became a pop culture mainstay thanks to its iconic Henry Mancini score, outrageous gags from writer/director Blake Edwards, and a screamingly funny performance from Peter Sellers that has inspired ten additional films. [115 min; comedy; English, Italian, and Greek]
Preceding the film will be two animated shorts directed by the legendary Fritz Freleng and Hawley Pratt, The Pink Phink and Dial ‘P’ for Pink. The very first Pink Panther short and the winner of the 1964 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, The Pink Phink (1964, 6 min) follows the rascally feline as he turns everything a man paints blue into—you guessed it—pink. Dial ‘P’ for Pink (1965, 6 min) finds the panther once again creating chaos when he becomes involved in a criminal’s ruse to rob a safe.
Tickets available on RD Productions’ website and Tier 10’s website.
The evening will feature delicious catered food, refreshments, lively company, and beautiful local artwork on display. It’s a chance to connect with fellow art lovers, meet the creative minds behind the work, and experience a part of Bloomington’s arts scene in an inspiring new setting.
Doors at 5:30pm
Experience the electrifying Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical that delves into the heart of a family shattered by mental illness but held together by love. With a soaring, unforgettable score by Tom Kitt and poignant book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal is an unflinching, empathetic portrait of resilience, loss, and the pursuit of hope.
Come dressed as your favorite Disney character for your chance to win prizes in the Costume Contest!!
Hosted by: Oriana Peron and Tia Mirage Hall. Doors open at 7:30pm, 18+ only.
Doors at 8:30pm
Ithaca, NY via Bloomington based alt.country rockers, Freight, are touring the midwest with their newly released album, Old Bones, in tow. Recorded at Grass Alley in Chicago, IL, Sunwood Studios in Trumansburg, NY, and Electric Wilburland in Newfield, NY, the album was produced by Jaime Gartelos and comprises 10 original, roots-based tracks—ranging from contemplative, downbeat meditations to full-tilt rockabilly and Crazy Horse-style rockers.
Led by the songwriting of Indiana native, JP Payton, Old Bones blends East Nashville polish, garage rock grit, and a devil-may-care attitude. Freight has long explored the universal themes of love, longing, and loss, and on Old Bones, they double down, delivering an album that is both timeless and refreshingly original.
Happy Birthday Beyoncé! We’re celebrating with some members of the beyhive on September 6th performing some of the hits
Starring
Ava Morningstar
Mocha T. Debeaute
Oshun Hathor
Starletta
Seductive Simone
Aviation Weekend at Monroe County Airport continues with ticketed events all day.
10:00 am-noon: Brunch at Monza – F1 Watch Part; Wrap up the weekend at the Monroe County Airport Terminal, watching the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza on the big screen alongside fellow racing fans.
11:00 am-4:00 pm: CAF Barnstorming Days – Sign Up Here
A visually stunning and sweeping feature documentary that traces the life and survival of the renowned painter Tamara de Lempicka through her powerful paintings, from her rise to international stardom in 1920s Paris; to her move to the U.S. in 1940, fleeing the rise of fascism; and her revival in the current art market, collected by the likes of Madonna and Streisand. De Lempicka was marginalized and gained notoriety for her romantic liaisons with her models and her indulgent, decadent lifestyle, but she was so much more. The film, narrated by Hollywood legend Anjelica Huston, follows this remarkable émigrée as de Lempicka reinvents herself multiple times, looking behind the veneer of the publicity she generated for herself and examining the bisexual Jewish artist who embodied talent, resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of artistic freedom. [96 min; documentary; English]
Join us as we watch “One-Punch Man.” We’ll chat, craft, and eat snacks.
Experience the electrifying Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical that delves into the heart of a family shattered by mental illness but held together by love. With a soaring, unforgettable score by Tom Kitt and poignant book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, Next to Normal is an unflinching, empathetic portrait of resilience, loss, and the pursuit of hope.
The Bloomington Multi-faith Alliance Faith for Racial Equity team invites you to join together with Milagros Phillips, author of Cracking the Healer’s Code: A Prescription for Healing Racism & Finding Wholeness, as we kick off a community book read of her powerful book.
Ithaca, NY via Bloomington based alt.country rockers, Freight, are touring the midwest with their newly released album, Old Bones, in tow. Recorded at Grass Alley in Chicago, IL, Sunwood Studios in Trumansburg, NY, and Electric Wilburland in Newfield, NY, the album was produced by Jaime Gartelos and comprises 10 original, roots-based tracks—ranging from contemplative, downbeat meditations to full-tilt rockabilly and Crazy Horse-style rockers.
Led by the songwriting of Indiana native, JP Payton, Old Bones blends East Nashville polish, garage rock grit, and a devil-may-care attitude. Freight has long explored the universal themes of love, longing, and loss, and on Old Bones, they double down, delivering an album that is both timeless and refreshingly original.
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.
Doors at 7:30pm
Busman’s Holiday and Ross Gay are back at it again! Busman’s Holiday, local brother duo bring their work of good humor and thoughtful lyrics to the Indiana theater; from busking to the Buskirk. The band will be in full regalia with horns and percussion, celebrating the release of their fourth record, Table Talk, a live-to-tape studio album. Ross Gay, New York Times bestselling local poet, will read his beautiful works to celebrate 10 years since the release of his nationally recognized book, Catalog Of Unabashed Gratitude. Both of them will celebrate each other and may even do something special together. You’ll have to be there to find out!
Adult literacy transforms lives and communities. Drop in to learn about VITAL resources for adults who want to improve their reading, writing, or English-language skills. Age 18 and up.
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
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!
For information: [email protected]
Luis Antonio Calvo was one of the most popular and beloved composers in Colombia during the early twentieth century. A celebrity nationwide, his music circulated widely in records, piano rolls, and sheet music; his style, somber at times but all-around enthralling, captivated millions, and, for some, mirrored the very soul of the country. Calvo’s life, however, was bruised by adversity and tragedy. For the first half, economic scarcity was an ominous reality, and for the second, he had to cope with the fateful diagnosis of a sickness tainted with collective imaginaries of dreadfulness and terror: leprosy. This talk will focus on this inexhaustible musician with the purpose of crafting a window—or even a prism—to behold the social and cultural history of Colombia in a new light. The story of Calvo’s life, just like the musical worlds he crafted from the piano, is a unique testimony of the affairs and anxieties of an era otherwise inaccessible.
Introduce your child to the world of classical ballet in an accessible community performance by dancers from the Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department. All ages.
We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.
Bring your thriving cuttings, beloved but ready-to-part-with houseplants, or rare green companions in search of a new home. All offerings should be healthy and pest-free, with love and intention behind them.
Wander the space, sip something enchanting, and discover new foliage—and friendships—along the way. Our Plant Swap is more than a simple trade—it’s an invitation to share the magic of growth, exchange stories woven through soil and stem, and connect with a community of fellow plant lovers and caretakers.
After an impressive 2010s run of albums that earned him a devoted fanbase, accolades from outlets like The New York Times, Fresh Air, and Pitchfork, and a place in the upper echelon of modern Americana singer-songwriters, John Moreland has already taken two unexpected turns this decade, both of which highlight his fierce artistic independence. First, he released a brilliant and sonically layered folk-electronica meditation on modern alienation, 2022’s Birds In The Ceiling, that took some of his fans by surprise. Then, after wrapping up a difficult tour behind that record in November 2022, he stopped working entirely. He took an entire year off from playing shows and didn’t use a smartphone for 6 months. “At the end of that year, I was just like ‘Nobody call me’. I needed to not do anything for a while and just process,” Moreland says. After nearly a decade in the limelight, constantly jostled by the expectations of his audience, the music industry, and anonymous strangers online, he carved out some time to rest, heal, and reflect for the first time.
The result of that unplugged year at home is 2024’s Visitor, a folk-rock record that is intimate, immediate, deeply thoughtful, and catchy as hell. Moreland recorded the album at his home in Bixby, Oklahoma, in only ten days, playing nearly every instrument himself (his wife Pearl Rachinsky sang on one song, and his longtime collaborator John Calvin Abney contributed a guitar solo), as well as engineering and mixing the album. “Simplicity and immediacy felt very important to the process,” he says.
Travel to 1930s Mexico with revered filmmaker Sergei Eisenstein with this collection of shorts.
Based out of Detroit, Edie is returning back to Redbud for a special reading starting at 7pm.
The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce
Registration is requested.
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.
DOUBLE STANDARDS, featuring Dena El Saffar-violin, Elias Fisher-guitar, and Rick Maxwell-bass and vocals, will be playing jazz favorites.
Pick from a litter of pet-themed pottery pieces (bowls, mugs, figurines, and more) and paint them to purr-fection.
Whether you’re crafting a dish for your doggo, a mug for your meow-mate, or just unleashing your inner party animal, this night is all about paws, paint, and play. Bring your pack, bring your date, or just bring yourself—we’ll supply the brushes, beverages, and bad puns. 
Info contact: Sarah Lyttle, [email protected] or 765-718-6314
Tonight the Bloomington Common Council, the Planning and Transportation Department, and the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department are collaborating to facilitate a
community conversation related to housing and neighborhood typologies in Bloomington.
This conversation is open to all community members, including current residents and future residents, who want to live in Bloomington, but have been unable to find attainable housing
within city limits. The primary purpose of this session is information gathering. Please come prepared to share your experiences with housing, bearing in mind that there are no
right or wrong answers during this type of dialogue and all experiences are valid.
Doors at 6pm
Daniel Villarreal returns to Orbit Room with a new ensemble featuring Victor Vieira-Branco and John Moran of Bark Culture
Doors at 6:30pm This even was made possible, in part, by The Bloomington Arts Commission – 2025 Arts Project Grant. Presented by Cicada Cinema and the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre.
Widely considered one of Slovak animation’s crown jewels, The Bloody Lady is an improbable and bewitching fusion of gothic horror and classic children’s animation, retelling of the infamous Cachtická castle and Báthory folk tale which is often cited as the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Recently treated to haunting live score by celebrated indie musician claire rousay, this underseen gem is a new cult classic in the making.
The Bloody Lady is the centerpiece of Viktor Kubal: Father of Slovak Animation, a retrospective of the landmark Eastern Bloc animator’s pioneering work in much-loved children’s shorts as well as subversive – though no less groundbreaking – feature films.
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm, Feature Dance 7:30pm-9:30pm
Drop in for help with your smartphones, tablets or laptops. No appointment required, just ask at the check out desk.
This drop-in writing group (mostly of creative nonfiction and poetry) is a weekly chance to be creative with local author Merle Bachman.
Since 1935 the Monroe County Fall Festival has been entertaining the community. The first theme was “Hi Neighbor” and we still hold true to those roots. Our non profit organization is made up of your friends and family in the community that wants to make Monroe County a fun place to live. Our festival has live music on two stages, food trucks, craft vendors, kids games, Queen Contest, Parade, Circus Show.
Every 2nd Thursday of the month is the Orbit Room Night Market. Local vendors, free pinball, local DJs, and happy hour 5-7pm make for a fun evening at the Orbit Room. 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.
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.
Armand (Robin Williams), a gay Miami drag club owner, and his partner/star performer Albert (Nathan Lane) can’t wait to meet Val’s son’s future in-laws. The only problem? The in-laws are a conservative senator and his traditional wife (Gene Hackman and Dianne Wiest). For Armand and Albert, there is only one (nonsensical) choice: pretend to be a straight couple for their first visit and hope it all works out. Adapted from the classic French farce La Cage aux Folles, and with a screenplay written by Elaine May, The Birdcage was a smash on its original release and has enchanted audiences ever since.
Presented by Morgenstern Books. Doors at: 6:30pm
7-8pm host band
8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.