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.
Aug
18
Mon
2025
Adult RPG Club – Kids on Bikes (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Aug 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm

Join us for an episode of “Kids on Bikes,” a campy paranormal mystery. All experience levels are welcome. Age 18 and up.

Family Movie Night – Dog Man (all ages) @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Aug 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:15 pm
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Aug 18 @ 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

Quarryland Men’s Chorus auditions @ First United Church, 2420 E 3rd Street, Bloomington
Aug 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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

Shady Cove // Slug Rug // Sleeping Trees // Just Penelope @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Aug 18 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Aug 18 @ 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!

Aug
19
Tue
2025
Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District @ 617 N Madison St. Bloomington
Aug 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Monroe County Health Department @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Aug 19 @ 1:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Tuesday Market @ Hopewell Commons, 332 W. University St., Bloomington
Aug 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Dine Out for the Library at Samira @ Samira, 100 West 6th Street, Bloomington
Aug 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Show a flyer from: mcpl.info/friends to support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs.

https://www.samirarestaurant.com

812-331-3761

Read It and Eat – Salads (age 18 and up) @ Teaching Kitchen, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Aug 19 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm

(registration is requested)
Join us for our quarterly Teaching Kitchen book club! Bring the cookbook you chose, the recipe you used, and a dish from your cookbook to share and enjoy. Beverages will be provided. Age 18 and up.

Monroe County Plan Commission Regular Session @ Nat U. Hill Meting Room 315, Monroe County Courthouse,100 W. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Aug 19 @ 5:30 pm

Staff reports are generally available online a week before the Plan Commission meeting. To view reports, packets, and presentations, or to search for agenda information visit the Planning Document Manager. To see all upcoming meetings please visit the Scheduled Meetings Calendar.

Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Aug 19 @ 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
Aug 19 @ 6:30 pm
Bloomington Democratic Socialists of America @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Aug 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
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
Aug 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
QUEER TONK @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Aug 19 @ 8:30 pm
Misfit Toy Karaoke @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Aug 19 @ 9:00 pm
Aug
20
Wed
2025
Wednesday Farmers’ Market @ Bloomingfoods Co-op (East) Market parking lot, 3220 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce

Learn, Grow, and Taste Together @ Community Garden, Eastern Branch Public Library, 11453 E. State Road 54, Bloomfield
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Bring your little ones from pre-K to early elementary to the Eastern Branch Library’s Community Garden. We’ll explore the joy of planting, caring for and tasting fresh vegetables with exciting activities and the reading of stories designed just for kids.

Veteran Resource Fair @ Monroe Convention Center, 302 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

You’ll find:
✔ Housing opportunities and guidance
✔ Local service providers ready to help
✔ A free lunch and a welcoming space to connect

Medicare/SHIP @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Aug 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Novel Bunch Book Club: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. @ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Aug 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Copies of the book are available for check-out at the main library, or try the Libby or Hoopla apps for downloadable e-books and audiobooks.

Building a Thriving Compassionate Community @ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 3:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Aug 20 @ 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.

Dine Out for the Library at Samira @ Samira, 100 West 6th Street, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Show a flyer from: mcpl.info/friends to support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs.

https://www.samirarestaurant.com

812-331-3761

Work and Learn Days @ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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!

MCPL Board of Trustees Meeting @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm
Pride Night @ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celebrate Pride in the most colorful way possible — with crafts, cocktails, and community! Stitch, paint, bead, or glue your heart out on rainbow-themed projects that shout love is love. Make friendship pins, bold flags, or wearable pride pieces while you sip on something bright and bubbly. Everyone’s welcome — bring your true colors and craft them into something fabulous.
Spencer PRIDE Dancers @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Aug 20 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm

A place to go if you love dancing and support the work of Spencer Pride. No cost, no registration, no partner necessary. Just show up!

Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney @ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 6:30 pm
Chamberfest Brown County: Bows, Fingers, & Feet @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm

Featuring:
KRISTIN ANDREASSEN – GUITAR, VOCALS, DANCE
NIC GAREISS – DANCER
ALLISON DE GROOT – BANJO
BRITTANY HAAS – FIDDLE

It’s an evening of rhythm, movement, and pure musical magic—featuring four of the finest folk artists on the scene. With clogging, clawhammer, and a whole lot of heart—this show will move you… body and soul.

Devin Brown and Pat Otto @ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks @ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pop Contra Dance with Do-Si-Do Radio, with calling by Kyla Wargel @ Harmony School 909 E 2nd St, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Experience contra dancing like never before at Harmony School. Dance to live pop covers by Do-Si-Do Radio, with hits from Ed Sheeran, Queen, Chappell Roan, Britney Spears, Billy Joel, and more. No partner or experience needed—a caller will teach every dance, so anyone can join in.
A beginner lesson starts at 7:00 pm, with dancing from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Come for the lesson or drop in anytime during the night!
Expect a high-energy crowd and an active dance floor—the room will get warm, so wear comfortable clothes you can move in. Admission is by donation. Hosted by the Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind dance party!
Open Stage @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Open Stage is an opportunity for new performers to try out numbers and get some practice on stage! Always hosted by one of our fab talented girls: DESIREE, ZARIAH, or MADISON!

Bar opens at 7
Happy Hour 7 – 9
Show at 9

Hank Ruff @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Aug 20 @ 10:00 pm
Aug
21
Thu
2025
Ellettsville Book Group – The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Aug 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Registration is requested
This is the conclusion of our two-part discussion of “The Covenant of Water.” Join us on the third Thursday of the month to discuss a dynamic mix of fiction and nonfiction.

IU Cinema Open House @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 4:30 pm
Peoples Park Concert Series, featuring Claire Pendreigh (indie-folk singer-songwriter) @ Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Claire Pendreigh (indie-folk singer-songwriter)

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.

Bloomington Zine Club @ Bloomington Fine Art Supply, 207 S. Rogers St, Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Bring your own zine project or contribute to our community zine
  • Swap zines and read through our zine collection
  • Learn zine-making basics
We’ll have basic supplies to share (and plenty of fun items, too), but you’re encouraged to bring any specialized tools or materials you’d like to use.
B-Town Birdies invites women and girls of all ages and skill levels to join Weekly Women’s Disc Golf @ Arlington Heights Elementary Disc Golf Course 700 W Parrish Rd, Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

2025 Southern Indiana Blues Festival (daily line-up listed below) @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown (actually in Bean Blossom)
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Daily Line Up
Thursday | August 21st

7:00pm – 8:00pm
Bloomington Blues Group Host Band
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Open Jam
Friday | August 22nd

Chamberfest Brown County presents: Comfort Reeds, the sonatas of Saint-Saëns @ United Methodist Church, 36 South Jefferson St., Nashville
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm

​​​​A gorgeous program featuring the otherworldly sonatas of Saint-Saëns, composed in the last year of his long life. Balancing off the program will be Poulenc’s Trio- one of his finest achievements- as well as Mozart’s Piano Quintet- a work that Mozart himself considered “the best thing I have written in my life.”

Saint-Saëns: Oboe Sonata op. 166​

Saint-Saëns: Clarinet Sonata op. 167
Saint-Saëns: Bassoon Sonata op. 168

Poulenc: Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano
Mozart: Quintet for Piano and Winds K. 452
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​​​​​​Gianfranco Bortolato, oboe
James Campbell, clarinet
Jim Smelser, horn
George Sakakeeny, bassoon
Andreas Ioannides, piano

Futaba Niekawa, piano

Experimental Sound Sister Cities Project @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Rick Fettig @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Aug 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Union Board Films & Production Presents: Thunderbolts @ Hamilton Lugar School South Lawn, 355 North Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
Vinyl Night with DJ Selektor Willie @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 8:00 pm
Harlots of Babylon, a show by and for sex workers @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 9:00 pm

All ticket sales donated to Lysistrata Co-op (A 200 member co-op operating nationally in the United States run by and for current/former sex workers founded in 2016). Hosted and produced by Mary Mother of God.

Skate & Slay w/music from DJ Axipitor (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Opal @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Aug 21 @ 10:00 pm
Aug
22
Fri
2025
Food Truck Friday, with music by Coda Canyon (5pm-7pm) and Catalpa (7pm-9pm) @ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
Aug 22 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
PALS On the Patio – A portion of each cocktail sold benefits PALS (People & Animal Learning Services) @ The Elm Restaurant, 614 E. 2nd St., Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Don’t miss out on swag, games, raffle prizes, and a Smash Burger Pop Up from Chef Dan Thomas!

2025 Southern Indiana Blues Festival (daily line-up listed below) @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown (actually in Bean Blossom)
Aug 22 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

FRIDAY LINE-UP:
Noon | Highway 9 Blues Band
1pm | Houk & Dutton
2pm | Brandon Santini
3pm | Chris Sutton & Soul Mountain
4pm | Cody Ikerd & The Sidewinders
5pm | Jeff Shew & The Late Night Crew
6pm | Workshops @ The Pavilion
7pm | Jason Ricci
8pm | Russ Bucy
9pm | Ally Venable

Teen RPG Club (ages12-19) @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for a monthly one-shot adventure. All experience levels are welcome.

Fourth Friday Happy Hour, featuring “Sounds from the Green” aka Mike Stribling @ The Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe, 615 W. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Enjoy music by Sounds from the Green! Mike Stribling will perform originals and covers while you mingle with friends and explore the gallery’s new artwork and peruse Juniper’s Artisan Shop.

Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Aug 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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!

Sugar Hill Dance Weekend (sponsored by the Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group) @ Ransburg Scout Camp, 7599 Waldrip Creek Rd, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 5:00 pm

Once again, we’ve reserved the perfect natural space for dancing, live music, and being a part of the community of musicians and dancers.
Camp, choose a bunk in rustic cabins, or reserve your spot in modern air-conditioned cabins. Update, Aug 14: All cabins (rustic and modern) are full. Camping, of course is still available. If you like, you may email [email protected] to be added to a waitlist for rustic or modern bunks.
Enjoy workshops, jamming, singing, canoeing, beach activities, and more!
Reconnect with old-time friends, meet new friends and dance, dance, dance!
Great meals and snacks all weekend!
Everyone helps – it adds to the fun and reduces the cost!
Check the website and Facebook for updates and registration information.
Friday:
5:00 -11 pm Check-in, Walk-in Registration, wristbands
5:00 – 11 pm Volunteer sign-up
6:00 – 7:30 pm Potluck Dinner
8:00 pm – ?? Contra Dance

Dakota Curtis / Matthew Marcelle / Taylor Hernly / Austin Frink @ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan Bell @ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pride Night @ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Celebrate Pride in the most colorful way possible — with crafts, cocktails, and community! Stitch, paint, bead, or glue your heart out on rainbow-themed projects that shout love is love. Make friendship pins, bold flags, or wearable pride pieces while you sip on something bright and bubbly. Everyone’s welcome — bring your true colors and craft them into something fabulous.
Ruben Guthrie @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Splattertones @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Doors at 5:30pm
Special Friday NIght Funk Pop Up

‘Shrek’ @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm

One part fairy tale, one part satire, one part buddy
comedy, all green

Chamberfest Brown County presents: Pacifica Quartet @ United Methodist Church, 36 South Jefferson St., Nashville
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm

Experience the lush, lyrical beauty of Barber’s String Quartet Op. 11, alongside the bold, dynamic energy of Bartók’s String Quartet No. 4. To close off the program is Schumann’s thrilling Piano Quintet.

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Barber: String Quartet op. 11
Bartók: String Quartet no. 4

R. Schumann: Piano Quintet op. 44

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​​​​​​​Simin Ganatra, violin
Austin Hartman, violin
Mark Holloway, viola
Brandon Vamos, cello

Andreas Ioannides, piano

Joe Johnson (doing an acoustic evening) @ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jordan Ross @ Music Social Scene, 615 N Fairview St, Suite 1, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm

Doors at 6:40.

Kyle Quass Creative Residency: solo & duet improvisations featuring Marty Belcher @ Pillar Arts Alliance Center, College Mall, 2894 East 3rd St., Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm

This will happen on the first four Fridays of August.

Maddie Weiner from The Tonight Show; Shows at 7:00 & 9:15 pm @ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm

Maddie Wiener is a stand-up comedian with a style described as “irreverent humor…with a streak of brazenness,” and “abrasive and likable at the same time.” This past fall she made her Tonight-Show-starring-Jimmy-Fallon debut.

Pitch Perfect 2 (2015) @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm
Ryan Noblitt @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Aug 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Historic Brown County Playhouse presents Harvey, featuring Elwood P. Dowd and His Six-Foot-Tall Invisible Rabbit @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Aug 22 @ 7:30 pm
All Request Sing-a-long @ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bingo @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 8:00 pm
DEEP SENSE RIDES A WAVE @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

DJ DEEP SENSE RIDES A WAVE
COOL AQUATIC VISUALS
BEACHY HOUSE TECHNO AND CLUB MUSIC

Duvenky Code Trio @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Aug 22 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Del McCoury Band @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Aug 22 @ 8:00 pm
Big Gay Kickoff (Pridefest Kickoff Show) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 9:00 pm – Aug 23 @ 3:00 am

We’re looking forward to BLOOMINGTON PRIDEFEST 2025! We’re kicking it off with 6 of your favorites! As always, hosted by PAT YO WEAVE and this year starring: OLIVER CLOSEOFF, IRREGULAR GIRL, SIICHELE, BEELZEBABE, and the one and only MOCHA DEBEAUTE!

Bar opens at 5pm / show kicks off at 9pm / dance party at 11pm with DJ AXIPITOR

Jukebox Luke @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 9:00 pm
Rewind @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Aug 22 @ 9:00 pm
Aug
23
Sat
2025
Sugar Hill Dance Weekend (sponsored by the Bloomington Old Time Music and Dance Group) @ Ransburg Scout Camp, 7599 Waldrip Creek Rd, Bloomington
Aug 23 all-day

Once again, we’ve reserved the perfect natural space for dancing, live music, and being a part of the community of musicians and dancers.
Camp, choose a bunk in rustic cabins, or reserve your spot in modern air-conditioned cabins. Update, Aug 14: All cabins (rustic and modern) are full. Camping, of course is still available. If you like, you may email [email protected] to be added to a waitlist for rustic or modern bunks.
Enjoy workshops, jamming, singing, canoeing, beach activities, and more!
Reconnect with old-time friends, meet new friends and dance, dance, dance!
Great meals and snacks all weekend!
Everyone helps – it adds to the fun and reduces the cost!
Check the website and Facebook for updates and registration information.
Saturday:
8:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast, Dining Hall
9:30 – 11:00 am Workshops
10:00 am – 5:30 pm Beach open with lifeguards, canoes & pontoon boat
11:30 am – 1:00 pm Workshops
11:30 am – 2:00 pm Lunch, Dining Hall
1:30 – 3:00 pm Workshops
3:00- 3:45 pm Ice Cream Party at the beach
3:30 – 5:00 pm Workshops
5:30pm Lottery for Bands & Callers, Registration area, David Ernst

Please sign up by 5!

6:00 – 7:30 pm Dinner, Dining Hall
8:00 pm – ?? Contra Dance, Dining Hall

2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am) @ Showers Common (next to City Hall), 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

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.

Bedford Farmers’ Market @ Lawrence County Courthouse Square, 916 15th St, Bedford
Aug 23 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 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

Owen County Farmers’ Market, with music from West Fork Revival and Friends @ 459 W Morgan St (SR 46), Spencer
Aug 23 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

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.

2025 Women’s Market, presented by the City of Bloomington Commission on the Status of Women @ City Hall Atrium & Council Chambers, 401 North Morton Street, Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

The City of Bloomington’s Commission on the Status of Women is hosting the 3rd Annual Women’s Market. This market will feature 28 booths from local businesses and independent artists. Whether you’re into original paintings, handmade soaps, portrait photography or fresh flowers, this market has something for everyone.

Ellettsville Farmers’ Market (last one for the year) @ Chandler Funeral Home - Parking Lot, 203 E Temperance St, Ellettsville
Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Monroe County Humane Association Leash Skills & Reactivity Workshop @ MCHA Animal Care Campus, 791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

This workshop is designed for dogs who have some basic training but struggle with leash manners and impulse control in real-world environments. In this workshop, you’ll:

 • Learn how dogs think, communicate, and respond to stimuli

 • Explore the emotional roots of excited behavior and barrier frustration

 • Receive hands-on guidance using tools such as clickers, treats, gentle leaders, calming touch, leashes, and harnesses

 • Discover how to manage, modify, and train using positive reinforcement techniques

 • Practice leash handling strategies to reduce pulling and frustration on both ends of the leash

Please note: This workshop is not suitable for dogs with a history of aggression or biting.

People’s Cooperative Market @ First United Church East Entrance (close to IU Credit Union), 2420 East Third St., Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Plant One on Me! (Paint a Pot Drop-in event) @ oak.Bloomington, 116 W 6th St. Suite 101, Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Paint your own terracotta pot
🪴 Plant a little plant baby (from our sister shop!)
✨ Take home your new creation + a dose of joy

Taproom Yoga (21+) @ Heartwork Brewing, 1703 N College Ave., Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Kick off your weekend with a fun and energetic class designed to get you moving, breathing, and feeling good, no matter your experience.

We’ll have a few mats on hand, but if you have your own, please bring it along!

2025 Southern Indian Blues Festival (daily line-up listed below) @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown (actually in Bean Blossom)
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Saturday’s Line-up:
Noon | Mandalyn & The Hunters
1pm | Keith Beatty
2pm | TBA
3pm | Piney Woods & The Harrodsburg Horns
4pm | Charlie McCoy with Rock Bottom
5pm | Gravy Bird
6pm | Workshops @ The Pavilion
7pm | King Bee & The Stingers
8pm | Tom Harold & The Fallin’ Angels
9pm | Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band

All-Ages Day @ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Curious about the Ellettsville Teen Space, but you aren’t a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the fourth Saturday of the month. All ages.

Crystal Moon Pride Walk-in Event @ Crystal Moon Body Arts, 208 S. Dunn, Ste. 102, Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm

Come see us for a walk-in special event! Flash tattoo designs, piercing specials , tarot readings by Bryan.
Bloomington Pride is just a few blocks away so come get signed in with us for a service and you can go hang out at Pridefest while you wait for your turn. You will sign in with a phone number and we will call you when we are ready for you.

Graham’s Foundation Fundraiser and Volunteer Opportunity @ 200 East Southern Drive, Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hosted by the Founder of Graham’s Foundation, Nicholas Hall, this will be an opportunity to learn more about Graham’s Foundation, volunteer and help assemble care packages that are shipped free to parents of premature babies and buy a one of a kind piece of art with 100% of the proceeds supporting Graham’s Foundation.

Graham’s Foundation was founded in 2009 in memory of Nicholas’s son, to help educate and inform preemie parents so they feel empowered and confident while they navigate the journey of prematurity.

Come and go as your schedule allows.
www.grahamsfoundation.org

Joe Land @ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
Aug 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bloomington 2025 Pridefest @ Kirkwood Avenue, Walnut Street to Indiana Avenue, Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm

All are welcome to come down to Kirkwood where there will be food trucks, drag, live music, poetry, DJs, comedy, line dancing, face painting, food trucks, gender-affirming closet, and over 150+ vendors lined up on Kirkwood and Grant street. Donations for the Gender-Affirming Closet are open through August 16 at the drop-off locations The Back Door, The Atlas Bar, Cat’s Closet, and Office Clothier.

 

Visit bloomingtonpride.org for more information about the 2025 Pridefest or ways to get involved with the Board of Directors.

PRIDEFEST PARTY @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Aug 23 @ 3:00 pm – Aug 24 @ 3:00 am

Homolympics are 3 – 6
DJ AXIPITOR is 8 – 11
KYROBPAQ 11 – 3

Spencer PRIDE – Queer Space Social Group Support @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Aug 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ adults.

End of Summer Concert, featuring Hank Ruff, Tonk Band, and Shelby County Sinners @ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Aug 23 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm