WFHB Community Calendar

Chamber Young Professional Lunch Workshop Lunch and Learn Workshop: Building Resilience Featuring Tatiana Kolovou Friday, February 1st 11:00 AM to 1 PM Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream 480 N. Morton Street Cost: $13 for lunch …

 

February 1–April 12 Mondays & Tuesdays: 2–6 PM Fridays: 2–5:30 PM

Reception for Bloomington Pride Film Festival

Pictura Gallery will present the work of photographer, Adam Reynolds. Reynold’s projects “No Lone Zone” and “Architecture of an Existential Threat” both examine expressions of military might and nuclear power, and our responses to those …

By Hand will be presenting a new show for the upcoming Gallery Walk on Friday, February 1st. Title: “Exotica Erotica” Artist: Several artists from Bloomington and the surrounding area Description: Join us during the month of February for By …

Exhibit Hangs until February 22nd Gallery Open Hours: Tuesday – Friday from 6-7pm  “These configurations emerged from diagrams charting the dynamics and interactions of personal relationships. I was influenced by French artists who use their diagrams …

2019 PRIDE Film Festival – Friday, February 1 and Saturday, February 2 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Festival passes at the BCT Box Office, with early bird pricing available from Black Friday through December 1.

FADE (mi) [ladygunn.com/music/video-premiere-fade-whole] “FADE makes bright, starry synth-pop that is equal parts danceable and devastating, often at the same time, with an underlying intensity that both complements and belies the project’s vibrant youthful aesthetic.” – …

 

 

Reva Shiner Comedy Award Winner Written by Greg Kalleres Directed by Jonathan Michaelsen Owen confesses, apropos of nothing, that he’s in love with his best friend’s wife. But it’s just “a passing phase,” he tells him. “Forget …

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTENTION:  The League of Women Voters January 12 Legislative Update was CANCELLED due to inclement weather The LWV Legislative Update has been rescheduled for February 2. On the advice of city hall, the League of Women …

Visit bloomingtonpride.org/film for more information.  

Take a virtual ride in a hot air balloon with the added sensations of heat and wind! A Virtual Reality programmer from IU will demo his unique invention! Drop in and sign up for a …

 

Celebrate Black History through the poetry and art of books for children. We’ll read aloud from picture books featuring children of color and will recommend novels for older children. Create self-portraits and a community collage …

Monthly Meeting

 

 

This will be a fun celebration with live music, silent auction and festivities. A $20 ticket includes plenty of food, a drink coupon, and your Saturday admission to the Pride Film Festival.

 

 

 

 

The UkeTones are excited to rock the Orbit Room for our first time! Next to Darn Good Soup on the west side of the square, downstairs. No cover. For ages 21+ years.

 

Reva Shiner Comedy Award Winner Written by Greg Kalleres Directed by Jonathan Michaelsen Owen confesses, apropos of nothing, that he’s in love with his best friend’s wife. But it’s just “a passing phase,” he tells him. “Forget …

 

 

 

 

Saturday, February 2nd, “Afro Latin Dance Party” at Serendipity Martini Bar. Event Link: Facebook Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/802152946801588/   Event Title: Afro- Latin Dance Party Description: A night of Kizomba & Latin Social Dancing. FREE Beginner Kizomba Lesson at 9:00 …

 

 

Envy’s Funhouse features Drag Kings, Queens, Burlesque, some newcomers and some of your house favorites! Hosted by Envy Debeauté! Featuring Performances by: Cleo Pockalipps Eden Sitayu Mocha Debeauté Matilda Rose

Documentary: Reverend Marvin Chandler: Open to the Moment Reception 1pm, Premiere 3pm

STEM Sundays feature free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are easy entry for all ages, and children as young as kindergarten age can participate. STEM Sundays are sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties. …

Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session.  …

Writers Guild at Bloomington presents its February First Sunday Prose reading Sunday Feb 3, 2019 3-5 SOMA Coffeehouse, 322 E Kirkwood (below the Laughing Planet) Featured readers this month are Tom Bitters, Julia Karr and …

 

 

Live Argentine tango music and dance party on March 3rd at Harmony School, 909 E 2nd St, Bloomington, IN 47401  4-7 pm. Music provided by Tamango. A beginning Argentine tango dance lesson begins at 4.

Live Argentine tango music and dance party on February 3 at Harmony School, 4-7 pm. Music provided by Tamango.  A beginning Argentine tango dance lesson begins at 4.

Mt. Gilead Friends Retreat Winter Gathering Sunday, Feb. 3rd 4:00 pm Analena & Remy’s house Gather with past, present, and new Mt. Gilead community members. Join us at the home of Analena and Remy (Mt. …

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maxwell House Yoga teaches why the joyful practice of yoga is so powerful for keeping you healthy in body, mind, and spirit. Beginners safely learn the basics; more experienced students take their practice to a …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for Kids Cook every Tuesday and Thursday evening! At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. For questions, contact Georgia at [email protected], …

 

Come play in a relaxed environment while enjoying great food. Games are frequently played at rapid time controls (G/20 or G/15), blitz (G/5), as well as untimed, so there’s a little bit of something for …

 

Challenge your cranium and join us for Taproom Trivia! Hosted by the marvelous Katie Cox, sign-ups start at 7:30pm and the game starts at 8:15pm!

Starting this month – we’ll be having the showcase first Tuesday of each month. Then; We’re going to a all Songwriter Open Mic on the 3rd Tuesday of each month

Cory Wong might just be your new favorite guitar player. The Minneapolis-based musician has put in his time as a versatile composer, arranger, producer, and collaborator. Most well known as the guitar player with the …

 

The Blues Jam alternates the Port Hole Inn with Bear’s Place Back Room, so if it’s not at one venue it’ll be at the other!

 

Bring your kids to early childhood education programs at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology, featuring programs designed to build curious and creative problem-solvers. Discovery Time, designed for ages 3-6, is every Wednesday from 10 …

 

Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session.  …

 

MCCSC Parent Talks: Serving Students with Dyslexia at the Secondary Level DATE Wednesday, February 06, 2019 TIME 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm EST WHERE MCCSC Co-Lab 553 E. Miller Dr. Bloomington, IN 47401 AGE RANGE …

 

A modern Western that tells the story of two sisters, Ollie and Deb, who are driven to work outside the law to better their lives. For years, Ollie has illicitly helped the struggling residents of …

 

 

Bloomington Music Expo After Party w/ the Otter Brothers @ the Orbit Room 107 N College Ave suite 001, Bloomington, IN 47404 Saturday Feb 9th from 7:00 – 9:00 pm

 

Bloomington has one of the best local comedy scenes in the country, and it all starts with our open mic night! Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original …

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for Kids Cook every Tuesday and Thursday evening! At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. For questions, contact Georgia at [email protected], …

 

 

~Three hours of Clash/Big Audio Dynamite/101ers/Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros booming on Blockhouse sound system. WFHB DJs Jar Turner, Mike McAfee and Jim Manion will be your selectors. ~ no cover, donations going to JOE …

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Director Ryoo Seung-wan will no longer be present for this screening. Film critic Darcy Paquet and film scholar Molly Kim are scheduled to be present.

 

Do you always know the answers to Jeopardy questions?  Have one special area you really know about? Put that head full of knowledge to use, get off the couch and grab your friends for a …

 

 

 

 

 

Tri Kappa Comes Home An exhibit of Guild artist-member paintings from the Tri Kappa fine art collection February 8 – 24, 2019 Brown County Art Guild Nashville, Indiana Tri Kappa Comes Home – Enjoy this …

 

February 1–April 12 Mondays & Tuesdays: 2–6 PM Fridays: 2–5:30 PM

FREE Public Talk! Coping with Stress: Meditation and the Mind with Gen Kelsang Demo, American Buddhist nun and Mid-West National Spiritual Director. Co-sponsored by Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington and the I.U. School of Public HealthNow …

 

 

 

The IU Chinese Students and Scholars Association will mark the Year of the Boar with the annual New Year Gala on Friday, February 8. This event celebrates the most important holiday in Chinese culture, the …

 

SPECIAL GUEST TEACHER: Gen Kelsang Demo, American Buddhist nun and Mid-West National Spiritual Director “What is Missing? The Art of a Happy Life” Friday, February 8, 7-8:30pm Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington 406 S. Walnut St. …

 

The Buskirk-Chumley presents Rear Window, An Alfred Hitchcock Classic Friday, February 8th 7:30 pm The Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington The box office is open 11am-6pm, Monday-Friday and noon-5, Saturday-Sunday. On show nights, the …

 

 

 

 

Glam Royale with The king of kings, Richard Cranium and THE Diva, Tareal Davenport Phillips. Where entertainers such as National title holders, world performers, and international talent come to twirl across the stage for YOU! …

 

 

 

SPECIAL GUEST TEACHER: Gen Kelsang Demo, American Buddhist nun and Mid-West National Spiritual Director “Love, Desire, and Attachment: A Half-Day Workshop on Improving Our Relationships Saturday, February 9, 1-3:30pm Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington 406 S. …

 

 

 

This year’s event highlights collaboration and connections between all three of Indiana University’s elite dance programs. For the first time ever, Contemporary Dance will partner with IU Ballet Theatre to bring legendary choreographer Twyla Tharp’s …

Experience our midwestern winter wonderland! No snow is required for our outdoor celebration of everything winter! -Snowman Village! Buy a snowman template for $5, take it home, and decorate it with your own creativity! Bring …

Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan The Battleship Island is set during World War II on a Japanese prison island where Koreans were drafted into forced labor in undersea coal mines. The film emphasizes the brutality of …

 

 

 

 

Come see who wins the title of Miss Kiwanis Balloon Fest, a preliminary to Miss Indiana and Miss America.

 

 

Drama Metadata: Directed by Alain Gomis Félicité is a singer and a single mother who lives in Congo with her 16-year-old son, Samo. Their lives change suddenly when it turns out, after a motorcycle accident, …

 

IU Auditorium is proud to present Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos as part of the Arts and Humanities Council’s Spring 2019 Mexico Remixed festival. This preeminent mariachi group was founded in 1961 by the late …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Title: Scorned 2 — An evening of Burlesque, Drag, & Vengeance. Date: Saturday, February 9th 2019 Time: Doors at 9pm, Show starts at 10:30 & ends by Midnight. Location: The Back Door. 207 S College …

 

 

Radar Gold, High Fiber and Nick Harley Doors at 10:30 Show at 11:30  The Bishop 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington

Curious about the Main Library’s teen space,but you aren’t a teen? Everyone is invited to check out The Ground Floor’s DIY Design Studio, VR, video games, and more

 

STEM Sundays feature free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are easy entry for all ages, and children as young as kindergarten age can participate. STEM Sundays are sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties. …

 

 

 

Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session.  …

J. S. Bach, “Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost,” BWV 114

 

 

Old-Time Family Dance presented by:  Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group January 27 3:30 to 5 pm Harmony School, 909 E. 2nd St. Bloomington, IN 47401 $5/person, $15/family This will be a fun-filled afternoon of dancing …

 

This month: Paula Tarankow: Finding Animals in American History Jim Seaver: BOOMington or How Indiana University Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Jeremy Shere: Back to the (Audio) Future A partnership between Switchyard …

 

 

 

An Evening with Drew & Ellie Holcomb Sunday, February 10 Drew and Ellie Holcomb are a husband and wife Americana duo from Nashville, Tennessee. Shortly after their marriage in 2006, the couple began touring together …

 

 

 

 

Bloomington’s Medicare for All Week of Action Medicare for All Indiana will hold a barnstorm meeting to build support to pass legislation for a health system where everyone has access to quality healthcare and nobody …

Drama Metadata: Directed by Philippe Faucon Fatima, a Moroccan immigrant, lives with her two daughters: 15-year-old rebellious Souad and 18-year-old studious Nesrine. Due to her poor French, Fatima finds it hard to communicate with her …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Valentine Collage Workshop, 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tuesday, February 12th  Spencer artist/instructor, Jenny Stankiewicz, will lead the 2.5 hour workshop. Jenny’s experience includes teaching at the Indianapolis Art Center and Area 10 Agency on Aging’s Endwright Center. No previous …

 

Join us for Kids Cook every Tuesday and Thursday evening! At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. For questions, contact Georgia at [email protected], …

 

All types of performances welcome. Slots are 5-10 minutes.  

Come play in a relaxed environment while enjoying great food. Games are frequently played at rapid time controls (G/20 or G/15), blitz (G/5), as well as untimed, so there’s a little bit of something for …

 

Challenge your cranium and join us for Taproom Trivia! Hosted by the marvelous Katie Cox, sign-ups start at 7:30pm and the game starts at 8:15pm!

 

 

 

Date: February 5, 12, 19, 26 Event: Honky Tonk Tuesday Time: 9pm – 11pm Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington, Located in the alley

Bring your kids to early childhood education programs at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology, featuring programs designed to build curious and creative problem-solvers. Discovery Time, designed for ages 3-6, is every Wednesday from 10 …

Being Bloomington: Being Peace Free monthly lunch hour meditation at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, located at 114 E Kirkwood Ave in downtown Bloomington. Wednesday, February 13 (snow date: February 14) Doors at 11:30am Meditation from 12-12:50pm …

 

Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session.  …

 

SING FOR JOY! is a choir designed for the interests and abilities of senior citizens, open to the public and all are welcome! SING FOR JOY! is conducted by Sandra Freund, a lifelong music educator, …

 

 

This special Wednesday night In-Depth Study and Meditation class is an opportunity to dive deeper into the study of Buddha’s teachings and to enhance your meditation practice. Each class includes a guided meditation, and and …

 

 

Date: February 6, 13, 20, 27 Event: Call & Response: Weekly Jazz Series Time: 8pm Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Located in the alley

Bloomington has one of the best local comedy scenes in the country, and it all starts with our open mic night! Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original …

 

Sponsored by the Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group.  

 

 

Join us at the library to meet other first-time teen parents and their babies. Each month we’ll have food, friendship, crafts, and fun. Librarians and NFP nurses will be on hand to discuss a new …

Join us for Kids Cook every Tuesday and Thursday evening! At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. For questions, contact Georgia at [email protected], …

 

 

Valentine’s Day 5-course Dinner & Live Jazz at Cardinal Spirits Join us for a lovely 5-course dinner and live jazz at the distillery on Valentine’s Day! We’ll offer both 6pm and 8pm seatings with from-scratch …

 

Not rated Year Released: 1973 Genres: Drama Metadata: Directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder Ali: Fear Eats the Soul is a love story in which wildly prolific Fassbinder paid homage once again to his cinematic hero …

 

We’ll shoot video in front of Level Up’s green screen, then transform backgrounds and make the magic happen in Adobe Premiere Pro!    Age 12 & up Space is limited: first come, first served.  Bring …

Do you always know the answers to Jeopardy questions?  Have one special area you really know about? Put that head full of knowledge to use, get off the couch and grab your friends for a …

 

THE LINEUP 9:00 – 10:30 🖤 DJ INFLATABLE GIRL 10:30 – 12:00 🖤 DJ BLUSH 12:00 – 3:00 BEST-DRESSED RUNWAY WALK-OFF 🖤dress to impress and show us what you’ve got for the chance to win …

 

 

 

Title: Five Things You’d Want to Know in Explaining Japan’s Surrender in 1945 Date: February 15, 2019 Time: 12:00-1:15 PM Location: Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies, Room 2067, Indiana University Bloomington, 355 …

 

 

The Best is Yet to Come: Monroe County & Indiana University Annual Gala Fundraiser February 15, 6:00 to 8:30 pm The History Center is excited to honor the special relationship and shared history between Monroe …

 

We Welcome you all to join us for another night of community connection and healing, We are hosting this to benefit your mind body & soul, in hopes that we all regain the vital energies …

 

 

 

Bike Wreck: With a sound reminiscent of the tasteful punk of Modern Lovers and the rhythm and jive of Parquet Courts, Bike Wreck brings as self described, hot funky tunes to shake it to. https://bikewreckband.bandcamp.com/ …

 

 

 

 

 

As one of the most visited websites in the world, Wikipedia depends on its users to contribute content. This drop-in event, facilitated by archivists and librarians, aims to improve Wikipedia articles related to black history. …

Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club and Cloud City Youth will host the Big Heart Chess Tournament at the Monroe County Public Library on 2/16/19. Click on link below for details. https://www.cloudcityyouth.com/big-heart-chess-tournament/ Please join us! Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club

 

Swoon & Croon, A Jazz Cabaret with Opal Fly and Peter Bailey Valentine’s week-end jazz cabaret at Juniper Art Gallery! Saturday, February 16th, 3:00-5:00 pm Contact: Jaime Sweany, Owner Phone: 812-714-8038  [email protected] 46 E. Market St, Spencer, IN 47460 …

 

A Ryder Film Series presentation.

Forty percent of the food in America is wasted. A new documentary, WASTED! The Story of Food Waste, aims to change the way people buy, cook, recycle, and eat food. Through the eyes of chef-heroes …

A Ryder Film Festival presentation.

 

Teens! Check out our Saturday Banneker Nights. This program includes open basketball, snacks, karaoke, movies, and mentoring. Registration is not required. Participant information must be completed at the door before entering. For ages 12-16 years.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested for children 8 and older. Tito is a shy 10-year-old boy who lives with his mother. Suddenly, an unusual epidemic starts to spread, making people sick whenever they get scared. Tito quickly discovers that …

STEM Sundays feature free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are easy entry for all ages, and children as young as kindergarten age can participate. STEM Sundays are sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties. …

 

Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session.  …

 

Event: Monroe County National Organization for Women (NOW) February Chapter Meeting Date: 02/17/19 Time: 3-5pm Location: Bloomington City Hall (401 N. Morton St. Bloomington) Description: Join Monroe County NOW for our February chapter meeting!   At …

Presented by the Ryder Film Series.

 

Mr. Baisho Matsumoto is a renowned performer of shamisen and shakuhachi. His style ranges from traditional sounds of kabuki theatre, tsugaru shamisen, folk song to the fusion of traditional styles with other musics and improvisation. …

Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Two thrill-seeking friends Brandon Shaw (John Dall) and Phillip Morgan (Farley Granger) strangle a classmate and then hold a party for their victim’s family and friends, serving refreshments on a buffet …

 

 

Here is a preliminary list of films: FILM: A Letter to Congress: Wallace Stegner’s 1960 wilderness treatise, set to dance! FILM: Onwards Ever: Indianapolis residents creatively imagine the future of the White River (produced by Indiana …

In Celebration of Black History Month, Indiana University’s Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) presents acclaimed mezzo-soprano Marietta Simpson in concert on February 17, 2019 in WTIU Studio 6 in the Radio-TV building. …

Presented by the Ryder Film Series.

 

Presented by the Ryder Film Series.

 

 

 

 

 

Have more seeds than you know what to do with? Want to find a home for that extra garden hose you keep tripping over? Need some seeds or supplies to start the 2019 garden season …

 

Explore black history and culture through three VR experiences: I Am a Man, The People’s House, and Neuro Speculative Afro Feminism. Watch on the big screen, then have a thoughtful discussion with experts. VR demos …

 

 

At this special concert, the band will be paying tribute to the music of Tin Pan Alley in collaboration with the IU vocal jazz program, featuring several talented students on vocals. So bring your dancing shoes because …

 

 

Date: February 18 Event: Majetic, Fran, Joey Walker, Peter Oren Time: 9pm Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Located in the alley

Fashion in the Factory: Women at Work During World War II February 19 to April 29 While women took blue collar jobs during World War II, their uniforms began to reflect a feminine presence in …

 

 

Join us for Kids Cook every Tuesday and Thursday evening! At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. For questions, contact Georgia at [email protected], …

 

 

 

On Tuesday, February 19th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The Venue will host a talk by Dr. Robert Wrenn, in explanation and support of his current feature photographic exhibition at The Venue. Dr. Wrenn will discuss …

Work on craft projects and make cool things!

All types of performances welcome. Slots are 5-10 minutes.  

Come play in a relaxed environment while enjoying great food. Games are frequently played at rapid time controls (G/20 or G/15), blitz (G/5), as well as untimed, so there’s a little bit of something for …

 

Challenge your cranium and join us for Taproom Trivia! Hosted by the marvelous Katie Cox, sign-ups start at 7:30pm and the game starts at 8:15pm!

Feb. 19, Tuesday, Bloomington Blues Jam at the Port Hole Inn hosted by the Movin’ Hips. Music starts at 8:00 p.m. Jammers get up at 9:00. Bring your instrument and come out! No cover.

 

DR. DOG The Nude Party Tuesday Feb 19, 2019 Doors: 8:00 PM Show: 9:00 PM 21 and over

Date: February 5, 12, 19, 26 Event: Honky Tonk Tuesday Time: 9pm – 11pm Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington, Located in the alley

Bring your kids to early childhood education programs at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology, featuring programs designed to build curious and creative problem-solvers. Discovery Time, designed for ages 3-6, is every Wednesday from 10 …

Friends of the Monroe County Library Dine Out fundraiser for February WHO: Friends of the Monroe County Public Library WHERE: BJ’s RESTAURANT and BREWHOUSE, 411 S. College Mall Road, Bloomington, IN. 47403 (812) 650-0740 WHEN: WEDNESDAYS, February …

 

Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session.  …

 

 

 

This month we will have our quarterly meeting on the third Wednesday which is Feb. 20th at 6pm – a new time but at the usual place, Noodles on the East Side. Kathy Shortridge, a …

Try your hand at miniature painting! Come to one or both of these workshops and learn how to paint miniatures for use in D&D sessions or other RPGs. All skill levels welcome. Ages 12–19

Travis Puntarelli, at The Venue On Wednesday, February 20th, beginning at 6:00 p.m., The Venue will host one of our most pleasing ongoing events, a performance by Travis Puntarelli.   At The Venue, in our intimate …

 

The Unusual Suspects Radio Acting Troupe are FREE and NOT ON THE RADIO in Firehouse Follies skits for a more mature audience.

 

 

 

Date: February 6, 13, 20, 27 Event: Call & Response: Weekly Jazz Series Time: 8pm Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Located in the alley

Bloomington has one of the best local comedy scenes in the country, and it all starts with our open mic night! Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original …

Tyler Ramsey (Band of Horses) + Carl Broemel (My Morning Jacket) Team Up for 2019 Winter Duo Tour Americana/Roots | Indie Rock Former lead guitarist and co-songwriter for indie rock darlings, Band of Horses, Tyler …

 

 

Friends of the Monroe County Library Dine Out fundraiser for February WHO: Friends of the Monroe County Public Library WHERE: BJ’s RESTAURANT and BREWHOUSE, 411 S. College Mall Road, Bloomington, IN. 47403 (812) 650-0740 WHEN: WEDNESDAYS, February …

 

Join us for Kids Cook every Tuesday and Thursday evening! At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. For questions, contact Georgia at [email protected], …

 

Featured readers: Tony Brewer, Joan Hawkins, Ian Uriel Girdley, with musical guests The PaperBack Riot plus an open mic

 

 

 

Do you always know the answers to Jeopardy questions?  Have one special area you really know about? Put that head full of knowledge to use, get off the couch and grab your friends for a …

 

Presented by On Tour Records, The Comedy Attic is proud to present an evening of laughs recorded specifically for Sirius/XM satellite radio! Back to back Bloomington Comedy Festival champ David Britton returns, joined by one …

WRITERS GUILD SPOKEN WORD SERIES Thursday, February 21 Blockhouse Bar 205 N College Ave WE’RE BACK – IN A NEW VENUE! This month only, join us at THE BLOCKHOUSE Next month we move to Bear’s …

 

 

Join us to learn about MHC’s volunteer opportunities! The orientation includes the story of the Hub’s founding, some policies and procedures, and a tour of our facilities! Volunteers will be given a chance to sign …

 

 

 

 

 

Drama Metadata: Directed by Avi Nesher In this moving family drama—interspersed with exuberant comedic moments—Yonatan returns to Israel after being in the U.S. for years. This is at the request of his father, a marriage …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Action/Adventure Metadata: Directed by Avi Nesher Before Nesher spent time in Hollywood making genre films, he adapted the H. Rider Haggard novel SHE for Transworld Pictures, which he shot in Italy. In a post-apocalyptic, backward …

The future of civilization rests in the fate of the One Ring, which has been lost for centuries. A Fellowship of Queers has been formed and tasked to destroy it in the fires of Mount …

 

Two shows – 9 am – 10:30 am,   11 am – 12:30 pm.

Just Breathe: Meditations for Relaxation Retreat Saturday, February 23, 10am-1pm Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington 406 S. Walnut St. Bloomington, IN 812 318-1236

What: Open Day at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead When:  1-4 p.m. Saturday, February 23, 2019 Where: 2920 E. 10 th Street, Bloomington, IN Bloomington Restorations, Inc. invites you to the monthly Museum Open Day at the …

 

HiStory Book Club February 23, 1:00 to 2:30 pm The HiStory Book Club returns in 2019 with their first book for the year: A Forgotten Sisterhood by Audrey T. McCluskey. In the late nineteenth through …

 

Meet the Author February 23rd @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST $15 Annette McKee-Fultz is the author of “Soups On” and owner of the Guthrie Meadows B & B. Start this event out with …

You’re INVITED! We hope you’ll join us as we open our newly renovated Firebay venue to our friends and neighbors. Stop by the Lotus Firebay on Saturday, February 23, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us February 23 at 6 pm at the Monroe Convention Center for the next 100 Men Who Cook event. There are 100 chef stations around the perimeter of the room, all manned by local men – …

 

 

Eight Belles (Oakland, CA) with Otto & the Moaners Live @ the Orbit Room Dream Folk and Cosmic Country Music

 

 

For your Dancing and Listening Pleasure February 23, 2019,7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Stardusters little BIG Band Vocals by Rachel Caswell and special guest Elise Anderson $7.00 cover Artisan Alley Stages Bloomington black box theatre …

 

FOR THE CURE! Mental Health Benefit February 23,2019 Saturday 7:30pm Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Auditorium Proceeds go to The Brain and behavior research foundation bbrfoundation.org

 

 

 

 

 

Date: February 23 Event: Axis: Sova, Thee Open Sex Time: 9pm Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Located in the alley

 

 

 

Musicians Monika Herzig, Krista Detor and jazz harpist Destiny Muhammed lead workshops used to create content for a performance to follow. Ages 10–19   A partnership between Bloomington Jazz, Indianapolis Jazz Foundation, Musicians Union, and …

R Year Released: 1969 Format: 2K DCP Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama Metadata: Directed by Dennis Hopper Considered a landmark road film of the 1960s, Easy Rider chronicles the search for freedom by two motorcycle drifters who …

Instructor: Chelsea Schoch Fee: $75 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/calligraphy-for-beginners-intro-to-pointed-pen-tickets-54783240146 Participants will learn the fundamental shapes of calligraphy in the script style of copperplate, using a dip pen and a flexible nib. All materials provided (valued at $40) are …

STEM Sundays feature free, drop-in, challenge-based experiences for the entire family. Projects are easy entry for all ages, and children as young as kindergarten age can participate. STEM Sundays are sponsored by Cook Medical and CFC Properties. …

Please Join Us! We invite you to an Art Salon at the I Fell, on Sunday, February 24th at 2pm. During this time, the artists of Implement and Prismatic Subdivisions of an Idea, the February …

Backyard Liquid Gold: Making Your Own Maple Syrup Learn how to make real maple syrup at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead! This class is excellent for those curious about how maple syrup is made, folks who’d like …

A Friends of the Library event – Free and Open to the Public! Coffee with Friends: The Endless War and Other Stories Journalist and author Douglas Wissing discusses his independent reporting for media, as well …

 

Milkweed Sowing Workshop for Monarch Butterfly Conservation Sunday, February 24, 2–4 p.m. St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN Email your reservation to: [email protected] Facebook: PREnativeplantsgroup Milkweed leaves are the only food source for …

Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session.  …

 

 

The African American Dance Company celebrates Black bodies and stories through dance of the African American and African diaspora. The company’s repertoire includes original choreography in a fusion of African dance styles, including contemporary, modern, …

Old-Time Family Dance presented by: Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group WHEN: February 10, 2019 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm WHERE: Harmony School, 909 E. 2nd St. Bloomington, IN 47401 TIME: 3:30 to 5 …

Catching Up with Cuba films series first film, Conducta ( Behavior) screening at IU Cinema Sunday 2/24 at 4 pm. It is free but ticketed. You can find more info on these through IU Cinema …

 

Sun. Feb. 24 – Monthly pitch-in meal, 5-7pm at Bloomington City Hall Glorianne Leck has arranged for us to use the City Hall Atrium. Someone is bringing dishes & cutlery, but you might bring your own. …

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hops & Homes at Switchyard Brewing Company Join local RE/MAX Realtor and Podcast host, Deb Tomaro, along with Senior Loan Originator, Karan Rastall, for a free Q&A session aimed at helping buyers understand the process …

Experience performances in languages from West Africa (Akan, Bamanankan, Wolof, and Yoruba), East Africa (Kiswahili and Kinyarwanda), and South Africa (IsiZulu)! Participate in drumming, songs and dances, and learn about clothes, riddles, and proverbs.   …

Registration is open Fantastic food, a comfortable atmosphere, and compelling discussion on great books––you buy any taps!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Call for Art Tuesday, February 26, 2019 4-5pm Holiday Inn, 1710 N. Kinser Pike, Bloomington, IN 47404 www.iuhealh.org/bloombuild For more info: (812) 353-5808 [email protected] IU Health Bloomgington invites artists from south central Indiana to submit …

Join us for Kids Cook every Tuesday and Thursday evening! At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. For questions, contact Georgia at [email protected], …

 

Bloomington’s Salt Cave Comes to The Venue      On Tuesday, February 26th, at 5:30 PM, The Venue Fine Art & Gifts will host a presentation by Laura Chaiken, one of the principles at Bloomington’s Salt Cave.

Work on craft projects and make cool things!

All types of performances welcome. Slots are 5-10 minutes.  

Come play in a relaxed environment while enjoying great food. Games are frequently played at rapid time controls (G/20 or G/15), blitz (G/5), as well as untimed, so there’s a little bit of something for …

 

 

 

Challenge your cranium and join us for Taproom Trivia! Hosted by the marvelous Katie Cox, sign-ups start at 7:30pm and the game starts at 8:15pm!

 

 

 

 

 

DJ Pixie spinning Electro and Drum and Bass

Date: February 5, 12, 19, 26 Event: Honky Tonk Tuesday Time: 9pm – 11pm Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington, Located in the alley

Bring your kids to early childhood education programs at the WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology, featuring programs designed to build curious and creative problem-solvers. Discovery Time, designed for ages 3-6, is every Wednesday from 10 …

Friends of the Monroe County Library Dine Out fundraiser for February WHO: Friends of the Monroe County Public Library WHERE: BJ’s RESTAURANT and BREWHOUSE, 411 S. College Mall Road, Bloomington, IN. 47403 (812) 650-0740 WHEN: WEDNESDAYS, February …

 

Join a marine biologist to dive deeper into the science of WonderLab’s coral reef. These 30 minute talks feature a live feeding, tour of our coral reef aquarium, expert insight, and a question and answer session.  …

Those who are supporting a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia may attend this group.  Attendees will share ideas, support, and resources.  Group discussions are confidential. Pre-registration is NOT required. **Weather Policy: If …

Focus will be on ‘Magic: The Gathering’ Drop in, adventure through fantastic realms, then leave when you want to. These open sessions are designed to be short, fun, and evolving adventures that anyone can play. …

 

Learn how to grow and cook with microgreens! Sprouts are varied in flavor, packed full of nutrients and grow both quickly and easily. We will run through the how’s of growing, do some tasting and …

 

 

On Wednesday, February 27th, the Monroe County Community School Corporation, Indiana University School of Education, and the Indiana Coalition for Public Education of Monroe County will host a discussion with Indiana State Superintendent Dr. Jennifer …

Green Drinks Bloomington is a lively, informal social networking event for people from all walks of life who are interested in making a greener world. Folks gather every month to share libations and ideas, discuss, …

Age 16 and up. Learn the fundamentals of incorporating basic electronics into craft projects. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome!

 

 

 

Date: February 6, 13, 20, 27 Event: Call & Response: Weekly Jazz Series Time: 8pm Address: Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Located in the alley

Bloomington has one of the best local comedy scenes in the country, and it all starts with our open mic night! Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original …

 

 

Friends of the Monroe County Library Dine Out fundraiser for February WHO: Friends of the Monroe County Public Library WHERE: BJ’s RESTAURANT and BREWHOUSE, 411 S. College Mall Road, Bloomington, IN. 47403 (812) 650-0740 WHEN: WEDNESDAYS, February …

 

Join us for Kids Cook every Tuesday and Thursday evening! At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. For questions, contact Georgia at [email protected], …

 

Rosie & the Riveters: Women’s Wartime Fashion February 28, 5:30 to 7:00 pm From the jumpsuit made famous by Rosie the Riveter to the functional fabrics of the everyday woman, join us as Kelly Richardson …

2019 Tenant/Landlord Education Series Thursday, February 28th, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM evictions safety & security Pest control Energy Efficiency Maintenance Life of a lease: Open the Door to Your Next Rental Thursday, March 7th, 2019, …

What type? Live music Who: RP & The Wurlitzers Where: The Orbit Room When: Thursday, Feb. 28th Time: 7:00-9:00

Do you always know the answers to Jeopardy questions?  Have one special area you really know about? Put that head full of knowledge to use, get off the couch and grab your friends for a …

 

 

Fabuloso is everything and nothing. The shows they present are now and eternal. A group of improvisers hailing from Bloomington, Indiana, they currently specialize in long-form sets: narrative stories they come up with as opposed …

 

Comedians, actors, and writers The Lucas Bros (Keith and Kenny Lucas) continue their rise as two of the freshest, most dynamic new faces on the comedy scene. “In a short time….the Lucas Brothers have made …