WFHB Community Calendar

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Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market @ Showers Common Plaza, 401 N. Morton St.,Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
Woolery Mill Farmers Market 8:00 am
Woolery Mill Farmers Market @ Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Drive, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Bug Fest 10:00 am
Bug Fest @ Hilltop Garden and Nature Center, 2367 E 10th St, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale 10:00 am
Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
Hill Folk Acoustic Brunch: Matt Lundquist Duo 12:00 pm
Hill Folk Acoustic Brunch: Matt Lundquist Duo @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
MEET ME AT THE METZ CARILLON SERIES Guest Recital – Amy Hamburg, carillon | “Autumn Mix” 12:00 pm
MEET ME AT THE METZ CARILLON SERIES Guest Recital – Amy Hamburg, carillon | “Autumn Mix” @ Metz Carillon, Arboretum Gazebo, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
 
Board Games for English Language Learners 2:00 pm
Board Games for English Language Learners @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Would you like to practice your English conversational skills outside the classroom? Join us for ENL Board Games! We have a selection of board games and can teach you how to play. Have fun, find …
People’s Revolutionary Party IN 4:00 pm
People’s Revolutionary Party IN @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Ryder Film Series: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON 4:15 pm
Ryder Film Series: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON @ IU Fine Arts Theater (upstairs), 1201 East 7th Street, on the north side of Showalter Fountain, next to the IU Auditorium
Oct 1 @ 4:15 pm
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie in this blend of live-action and stop motion animation. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, Marcel and …
TO THE POINTE – Pre-show talk about the Fall Ballet with Sarah Wroth 6:30 pm
TO THE POINTE – Pre-show talk about the Fall Ballet with Sarah Wroth @ Musical Arts Center Mezzanine, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:30 pm
 
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON 7:00 pm
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON @ IU Fine Arts Theater (upstairs), 1201 East 7th Street, on the north side of Showalter Fountain, next to the IU Auditorium
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie in this blend of live-action and stop motion animation. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, Marcel and …
Sam Jay (Two shows, 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm) 7:00 pm
Sam Jay (Two shows, 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm) @ Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm
 
Fall Ballet 7:30 pm
Fall Ballet @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm
 
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and documenting their discoveries. Directed by Sara Dosa with narration …
The Grown-Ups: An Immersive Outdoor Experience at The Hundredth Hill 7:30 pm
The Grown-Ups: An Immersive Outdoor Experience at The Hundredth Hill @ The Hundredth Hill, 8275 N Fish Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm
  As of 9/11/22: This event is sold out.  Contact the box office to inquire about a waitlist. Constellation Stage & Screen is opening its Inaugural Theatrical Season with a site-specific, outdoor production of The …
The King: A Tribute to Elvis Presley Starring Tyler Christopher 7:30 pm
The King: A Tribute to Elvis Presley Starring Tyler Christopher @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren St, Nashville,
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
 
Gallow Dance, with live performances from Ghost Painted Sky (Massachusetts) and Hypnagogia (South Bend, IN) and DJ sets by JFKREUZ (Bloomington, IN ) 8:00 pm
Gallow Dance, with live performances from Ghost Painted Sky (Massachusetts) and Hypnagogia (South Bend, IN) and DJ sets by JFKREUZ (Bloomington, IN ) @ The Blockhouse Bar, 205 S College Ave. Bloomington, IN
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm
Gallow Dance is upon us once again at Blockhouse in Bloomington, IN on Saturday, October 1st. This time with live performances from Ghost Painted Sky (Massachusetts) and Hypnagogia (South Bend, IN) and DJ sets by …
Movies in the Park: Ghostbusters 8:00 pm
Movies in the Park: Ghostbusters @ Switchyard Park, 1611 S. Rogers Street., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm
 
The JC Clements Band 8:00 pm
The JC Clements Band @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute 9:00 pm
Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 9:00 pm
 
Santana’s Sirens 10:00 pm
Santana’s Sirens @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Santana’s Sirens is BACK! This round with an ALL LANTIX CAST! Host: Santana Sword Starring: Blaque Pearl, Senorita Pussy, Dahlia Desire, Valentina
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Run for the Animals 5K (& Barktoberfest!) 9:00 am
Run for the Animals 5K (& Barktoberfest!) @ Karst Farm Park, 2450 S Endwright Rd, Bloomington, IN 47403
Oct 2 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
The 27th annual Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk and event at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of Monroe County Humane Association.
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market 11:00 am
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market @ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, Indiana
Oct 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Bag Day at Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale! 12:00 pm
Bag Day at Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale! @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Bloomington Ukulele Club 1:00 pm
Bloomington Ukulele Club @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
LEGO® Club (Ages 5-12) 2:00 pm
LEGO® Club (Ages 5-12) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
Me Residency with Dr. Cándida Jáquez, Mariachi Scholar and Educator 3:00 pm
Me Residency with Dr. Cándida Jáquez, Mariachi Scholar and Educator @ Auer Hall is on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Come meet visiting artist/scholar, Dr. Cándida Jáquez, and watch her work with the Mariachi Perla del Medio Oeste. This event is open to the public. Cándida Jáquez is an Associate Professor and ethnomusicologist in the …
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA – Fawzi Haimor, guest conductor 3:00 pm
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA – Fawzi Haimor, guest conductor @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Ryder Film Series: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON 4:15 pm
Ryder Film Series: MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON @ IU Fine Arts Theater (upstairs), 1201 East 7th Street, on the north side of Showalter Fountain, next to the IU Auditorium
Oct 2 @ 4:15 pm
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie in this blend of live-action and stop motion animation. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, Marcel and …
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON 7:00 pm
MARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON @ IU Fine Arts Theater (upstairs), 1201 East 7th Street, on the north side of Showalter Fountain, next to the IU Auditorium
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie in this blend of live-action and stop motion animation. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, Marcel and …
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and documenting their discoveries. Directed by Sara Dosa with narration …
Mike and The Moonpies 8:00 pm
Mike and The Moonpies @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm
 
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic 8:00 pm
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Wednesday, with Truth Club 8:00 pm
Wednesday, with Truth Club @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm
 
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke 9:00 pm
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 3 @ 1:00 am
It’s a party. It’s an outdoor karaoke dance party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts an outdoor only karaoke party on our new patio! Face Masks and Social Distancing required. 21+ Only
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FREE Day! Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale 9:00 am
FREE Day! Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Ghost in a Jar (Ages 12-19) 3:30 pm
Ghost in a Jar (Ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville
Oct 3 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
 
IU Cinema Creative Collaborations Info Session 5:30 pm
IU Cinema Creative Collaborations Info Session @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:30 pm
Register for this Creative Collaborations information session at the Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room 2A Join us for this talk and Q&A to learn more about IU Cinema’s Creative Collaborations program and discover how …
Kaiju Movie Mondays (Ages 12-19) 6:00 pm
Kaiju Movie Mondays (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join fans of Godzilla, Mothra, and other Kaiju creatures for a night of movies, crafts, snacks, and giant monsters!
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase 6:30 pm
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 3 @ 6:30 pm
 
Open Mic 7:00 pm
Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Party for Socialism and Liberation 7:00 pm
Party for Socialism and Liberation @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Artist Diploma Recital – Daeun Han, piano 8:00 pm
Artist Diploma Recital – Daeun Han, piano @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
TOM WALSH JAZZ ENSEMBLE 8:00 pm
TOM WALSH JAZZ ENSEMBLE @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! 8:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
21+ Only – Must show proof of vaccination
Shellshag w/ Heavy Mother & Full Stride 9:00 pm
Shellshag w/ Heavy Mother & Full Stride @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 9:00 pm
 
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Dine Out for the Library at Uptown Cafe (flyer link included in Notes) 8:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at Uptown Cafe (flyer link included in Notes) @ Uptown Cafe, 102 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Dine out for the Friends of the Library at the Uptown Cafe! Enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner from 8 AM–9 PM. Simply show your flyer and Uptown Cafe will donate 20% of your bill to …
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history 10:00 am
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We often gather in restaurants and around food to celebrate happy occasions or comfort one another during sad moments. We strengthen friendships and form new ones over a meal in restaurants. The places we love …
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein 10:00 am
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein @ Program Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.  The Book Club is reading The Handmaid’s Tale Graphic Novel by Margaret Atwood this session. Intermediate English skills suggested. If you do not speak English, …
Alzheimer’s Association 11:00 am
Alzheimer’s Association @ Meeting Room 1C, Monrore County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
Garden Work Date 4:00 pm
Garden Work Date @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
If you are interested in garden work dates, please contact Audrey at [email protected]. Come help us grow food for the food pantry while learning how to garden organically! Weekly work dates provide a space for …
Ghost in a Jar (Ages 12-19) 4:00 pm
Ghost in a Jar (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Get into the Halloween spirit by making your own decorative ghost in a jar. We’ll provide the materials and guidance to design a home for a specter you can show off all October and beyond.
Kids Gardening 4:00 pm
Kids Gardening @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for drop-in sessions to explore hands-on garden to table lessons for kids of all ages! Every Tuesday from 4-5pm. Guardians can leave children in the garden while they shop, or join us in …
National Alliance on Mental Illness 6:00 pm
National Alliance on Mental Illness @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
 
Open Mic 6:30 pm
Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 6:30 pm
 
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Black Cat and The Bones 7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Black Cat and The Bones @ Port Hole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host band plays, 7-8pm, Jam: 8-10pm
Doctoral Lecture Recital – Andrew Sohn, piano 7:00 pm
Doctoral Lecture Recital – Andrew Sohn, piano @ Recital Hall, Ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 E. Third Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Traditional Irish Music Session 7:00 pm
Traditional Irish Music Session @ Runcible Spoon Front Porch, 412 East 6th St., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm
Hello Friends. There will be a traditional Irish music session on the front porch of the Runcible Spoon at 7pm on Tuesday, September 6. The Runcible Spoon is located at 421 E. 6th Street in …
FACULTY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL – Mark Kaplan, violin; Futaba Niekawa, piano; Peter Stumpf, cello; Gábor Varga, clarinet “Quartet for the End of Time” by O. Messiaen 8:00 pm
FACULTY CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL – Mark Kaplan, violin; Futaba Niekawa, piano; Peter Stumpf, cello; Gábor Varga, clarinet “Quartet for the End of Time” by O. Messiaen @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
 
Honky Tonk Tuesday 8:30 pm
Honky Tonk Tuesday @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 8:30 pm
 
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market @ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Some entrances may be closed due to construction.  Be patient and you’ll get there.  
Bloomington Argonaut Club 1:00 pm
Bloomington Argonaut Club @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
 
All abilities Choir Bloomington indiana 5:00 pm
All abilities Choir Bloomington indiana @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Occult Natures: Fall 2022 Lecture Series feat. David Bering-Porter’s talk, “Grown Used to It:” Time and Black Horror” 5:00 pm
Occult Natures: Fall 2022 Lecture Series feat. David Bering-Porter’s talk, “Grown Used to It:” Time and Black Horror” @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 5:00 pm
Magic is everywhere. From sage smudging witches to the sorcery schools of young adult fantasy series, magic makes up a significant part of contemporary culture and yet has no theory of its own. This lecture …
Medicare 101 6:00 pm
Medicare 101 @ Program Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm
New to Medicare? Turning 65 soon? Already have Medicare, but not sure what all the letters are about? Don’t worry–Medicare can be difficult to understand. Join us for Medicare 101 with Bruce Muller from the …
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) 6:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Trivia, with Rance 6:00 pm
Trivia, with Rance @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Karaoke 7:00 pm
Karaoke @ Fairfax Bar and Grill, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington,
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm
 
Master’s Recital – Michael Deshield, tenor 8:00 pm
Master’s Recital – Michael Deshield, tenor @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
SYMPHONY NO. 9 by L. v. Beethoven | Philharmonic Orchestra and Oratorio Chorus – Thomas Wilkins, conductor; Besty Burleigh, chorus master 8:00 pm
Funk Almighty 10:00 pm
Funk Almighty @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 10:00 pm
 
Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! 10:00 pm
Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 1:00 am
Every Wednesday night The Back Door hosts Open Stage which gives entertainers new and polished a chance at showcasing their craft on our new patio! Just message us on social media, or contact us on …
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Garden Work Date 9:00 am
Garden Work Date @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
If you are interested in garden work dates, please contact Audrey at [email protected]. Come help us grow food for the food pantry while learning how to garden organically! Weekly work dates provide a space for …
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history 10:00 am
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We often gather in restaurants and around food to celebrate happy occasions or comfort one another during sad moments. We strengthen friendships and form new ones over a meal in restaurants. The places we love …
Jami Scholl’s Gardening Book Club 7:00 pm
Jami Scholl’s Gardening Book Club @ Morgenstern's Books, 849 Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn to create a beautiful ecological landscape or garden growing healthful foods across all four seasons. The club will meet weekly on Thursdays, beginning August 25 through Oct 27. “Utilizing my knowledge of Health and …
Matixando Open Mic and Jam 7:00 pm
Matixando Open Mic and Jam @ Cabin Restaurant & Lounge, 4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm
Matixando Open Mic and Jam at the Cabin Restaurant & Lounge (4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN). Join David Davila Gonzalez for an open mic and jam. Music starts at 7pm.
Jenn & Eric: Simply Acoustic. Simply Amazing 7:30 pm
Jenn & Eric: Simply Acoustic. Simply Amazing @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren St, Nashville,
Oct 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Eric Brown (writer, performer, producer, Springsteen tribute artist and world-class guitarist) and Jenn Cristy (singer/songwriter, award-winning pianist, and alum of John Mellencamp’s band) pair up side […]
SKAAHOLICS feat. Cuervo Sucio 9:30 pm
SKAAHOLICS feat. Cuervo Sucio @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 9:30 pm
Skaaholics are an Indianapolis-based bilingual band fusing ska with genres such as Latin, punk rock, reggae, & hip-hop. Their performance follows a conversation at Indiana University’s First Thursdays Festival on the intersections of punk, race, …
6 Foot Blonde 10:00 pm
6 Foot Blonde @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 10:00 pm
 
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Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project 10:00 am
Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project @ Monroe County History Center, 202 East 6th Street Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
In the midst of a global pandemic, many Monroe County residents did what they could to help their family, friends, and neighbors stay healthy. The exhibit, We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 …
“We paint…Historic Bloomington!” Public Receptions presented by Bloomington Watercolor Society (BWS) 5:00 pm
“We paint…Historic Bloomington!” Public Receptions presented by Bloomington Watercolor Society (BWS) @ Gallery Mortgage at 121 E 6th St, Bloomington IN 47408
Oct 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The theme of this year’s show is “We paint…Historic Bloomington!”, showcasing the Legacy of Early Bloomington, in collaboration with the Monroe County History Center. A second exhibit of paintings will take place in summer 2023 …
MAC GALA: A Celebration of the Arts 5:30 pm
MAC GALA: A Celebration of the Arts @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 5:30 pm
 
Women Writing for a Change Open House 5:30 pm
Women Writing for a Change Open House @ New Wings, 318 South Washington Street, Bloomington, Indiana.
Oct 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
you are invited to explore the space, connect with others, enjoy some light refreshments and see what Women Writing for (a) Change Bloomington is up to! Drop in for a few minutes or stay awhile. …
Switchyard Park Concert Series: King Bee and the Stingers, Opener: Will Scott 6:00 pm
Switchyard Park Concert Series: King Bee and the Stingers, Opener: Will Scott @ Switchyard Park Main Stage, 1611 S. Rogers Street., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm
6 p.m. opener 7:15 p.m. main act
Bloomington Amateur Radio Club (virtual Meeting.) For more information please contact BARC President Tom Henderson, amateur radio call sign W9YW —317-250-4646 or [email protected]. 7:00 pm
Bloomington Amateur Radio Club (virtual Meeting.) For more information please contact BARC President Tom Henderson, amateur radio call sign W9YW —317-250-4646 or [email protected].
Oct 7 @ 7:00 pm
Club president Tom Henderson will discuss current plans for upcoming activities such as the amateur radio communications support for the Hilly Hundred. BARC meetings are free to everyone; all ages and backgrounds are invited. Meetings …
Nella 7:30 pm
Nella @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Born in Venezuela, Nella skyrocketed to international renown fueled by her powerhouse voice and undeniable presence. In a short time, she went from Berklee College of Music graduate to winner of the 2019 Latin Grammy® …
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and documenting their discoveries. Directed by Sara Dosa with narration …
CARILLON STUDIO RECITAL – “Night Sky Recital” 8:00 pm
CARILLON STUDIO RECITAL – “Night Sky Recital” @ Metz Carillon, Arboretum Gazebo, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
A Celebration of World Space Week – Presented by the Jacobs School of Music and the Astronomy Department
Matixando Live 8:00 pm
Matixando Live @ Cabin Restaurant & Lounge, 4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm
Matixando Live at the Cabin Restaurant & Lounge (4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN). Show starts 8pm.
Sean Lamb & Janet Miller 8:00 pm
Sean Lamb & Janet Miller @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
Ghouls Night Out 9:00 pm
Ghouls Night Out @ Orbit Room ,107 N College Ave. Bloomington, IN 47404
Oct 7 @ 9:00 pm
Ghouls Night Out is here again at the Orbit Room in Bloomington, IN. This time with performances by local band, Placer (Post, Winter Mute – Bloomington, IN) and Twice Dark (Bloomington, IN) with DJ sets …
Hank Ruff 9:00 pm
Hank Ruff @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 9:00 pm
 
THE MEN’S ROOM (followed by a dance party @ Midnight) 10:00 pm
THE MEN’S ROOM (followed by a dance party @ Midnight) @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
An extra special Missionary Presents! We invite you to THE MEN’S ROOM! With your host DICK @ NITE! Starring: King Perka $exxx, Brentlee Bich, and Walter Bucket
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Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market @ Showers Common Plaza, 401 N. Morton St.,Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
Woolery Mill Farmers Market 8:00 am
Woolery Mill Farmers Market @ Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Drive, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
First Annual Bloomington Paint Out- 9:30 am
First Annual Bloomington Paint Out- @ Woodlawn Pavilion in Bryan Park, 1001 S Henderson St Bloomington, IN 47401
Oct 8 @ 9:30 am
HOSTED BY: Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington. Bloomington Watercolor Society, Upland Plein Air Painters and The Portrait Group and Artists for Climate Awareness are teaming up to bring this fun event to Bloomington! NO REGISTRATION …
Cauldron Slime (Ages 7-12) 11:00 am
Cauldron Slime (Ages 7-12) @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St, Ellettsville
Oct 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration is open Looking for a fun way to ease yourself into the Halloween spirit? Create gooey, transparent cauldron slime at the Library! Participants will receive a small cauldron for their slime and some Halloween …
Bloomington Philosophy Club 12:00 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
 
Discardia Mending Day 12:00 pm
Discardia Mending Day @ Program Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop in and bring any clothes or other textiles in need of repair or cleaning. Discardia will be on hand to show you how to mend them or do it for you. All ages.
Hill Folk Acoustic Brunch with Will Scott 12:00 pm
Hill Folk Acoustic Brunch with Will Scott @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 8 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
Bob Mould 7:30 pm
Bob Mould @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm
Door at 7:30pm, Show is at 8 pm Legendary musician Bob Mould, of Hüsker Dü fame, will visit Bloomington Saturday, October 8th as part of his “Distortion and Blue Hearts!” tour. Mould’s live show will …
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and documenting their discoveries. Directed by Sara Dosa with narration …
Summer of ’69: Music from the Woodstock Era 7:30 pm
Summer of ’69: Music from the Woodstock Era @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren St, Nashville,
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
One Pulse Entertainment presents Jenn Cristy (recorded and toured with John Mellencamp) and Eric Brown (star of many nationally touring productions) in this unique tribute to the music and artists who were at Woodstock. Jenn …
Allie Jean & Friends 8:00 pm
Allie Jean & Friends @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
Sawyer Brown 8:00 pm
Sawyer Brown @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm
 
Thee Vatos Supreme 8:00 pm
Thee Vatos Supreme @ Port Hole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm
 
Little Jesus & Divino Niño with Pieri 9:00 pm
Little Jesus & Divino Niño with Pieri @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 9:00 pm
 
Rod Tuffcurls 9:00 pm
Rod Tuffcurls @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 9:00 pm
 
Pat’s Playhouse 10:00 pm
Pat’s Playhouse @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
October’s edition of Pat’s Playground!! With your hostess Pat Yo Weave! Starring: Oriana Peron, Alexandrea Snow YoWeave, and Mocha Debeaute
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Nashville Indiana Farmers Market 11:00 am
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market @ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, Indiana
Oct 9 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
All-Ages Day at The Ground Floor 12:00 pm
All-Ages Day at The Ground Floor @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Curious about The Ground Floor teen space, but you aren’t a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the second Sunday and fourth Saturday of the month–there’s a DIY design …
Foster Closet 1:00 pm
Foster Closet @ Meeting Room 1C, Monrore County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recognition and Celebration (Ages 3-12) 1:00 pm
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recognition and Celebration (Ages 3-12) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
On October 10, Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes the resilience and diversity of Indigenous people in the United States. It’s a day set aside to remember, commemorate, and learn about their histories and cultures. We will …
Coffee with Friends: Craig Fehrman 2:00 pm
Coffee with Friends: Craig Fehrman @ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us for a conversation with author Craig Fehrman. Fehrman spent more than a decade writing his first book, Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote, which The …
Rose Hill Farm Stop One Year Anniversary Party 2:00 pm
Rose Hill Farm Stop One Year Anniversary Party @ 902 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Rose Hill Farm Stop is celebrating one year of connecting the Bloomington community with local farms and artisans. They invite everyone to join us for an all ages party featuring delicious food, music, and fun …
Homemade Jam 4:00 pm
Homemade Jam @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Playin’ the BLUES!
Achilles Tenderloin/ McKain Lakey & Creekbed Carter/Robbin Harts 6:00 pm
Achilles Tenderloin/ McKain Lakey & Creekbed Carter/Robbin Harts @ 1417 South Monon Dr., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm
Potluck at 5pm, music at 6pm Hell yes People, another beautiful fall Switch Show. Some out of Towners and some local big shots. As usual bring a dish if you wish, some bucks for the …
Trivia to Benefit ‘Girls Rock Bloomington’ hosted by Cardinal Spirits and Bloomington Pub Quiz 6:00 pm
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: FIRE OF LOVE @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm
Katia and Maurice Krafft loved two things — each other and volcanoes. For two decades, the daring French volcanologist couple roamed the planet, chasing eruptions and documenting their discoveries. Directed by Sara Dosa with narration …
Morgan Wade 8:00 pm
Morgan Wade @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 8:00 pm
 
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic 8:00 pm
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Antonia’s HOMEFRONT: Written by Antonia Steadman Matthew 9:00 pm
Antonia’s HOMEFRONT: Written by Antonia Steadman Matthew @ on Firehouse Theatre on WFHB Community Radio
Oct 9 @ 9:00 pm
A transatlantic audio theatre co-production of Political Art, London, and the Writers Guild at Bloomington, Indiana World Premiere | Sunday, 9 October 2022 | 8pm EST on Firehouse Theatre on WFHB Community Radio 91.3 / …
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke 9:00 pm
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 10 @ 1:00 am
It’s a party. It’s an outdoor karaoke dance party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts an outdoor only karaoke party on our new patio! Face Masks and Social Distancing required. 21+ Only
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Maker Lab: Frankentoys (Ages 12-19) 4:00 pm
Maker Lab: Frankentoys (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Create a cool project each month using science, tech, crafts, and more. This month, we’ll be taking old toys and making something new! Learn how to take apart recycled toys and plushies and put them …
D&D 6:00 pm
D&D @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase 6:30 pm
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm
 
Bloomington Photography Club 7:00 pm
Bloomington Photography Club @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Open Mic 7:00 pm
Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
GUEST/STUDENT RECITAL – Lori Sims, piano (guest); with Rachel Dunbar, mezzo-soprano 8:00 pm
GUEST/STUDENT RECITAL – Lori Sims, piano (guest); with Rachel Dunbar, mezzo-soprano @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
JAZZ @ THE BCT: Latin Jazz Ensemble – Wayne Wallace, director; Joe Galvin, rhythm section coach 8:00 pm
JAZZ @ THE BCT: Latin Jazz Ensemble – Wayne Wallace, director; Joe Galvin, rhythm section coach @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! 8:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
21+ Only – Must show proof of vaccination
Soul Glo 9:00 pm
Soul Glo @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 9:00 pm
Late December 2020 found Soul Glo holed away in an unfinished warehouse, beginning to find drum tones for their upcoming full length, Diaspora Problems. They had just begun to accept that they would be in …
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GUEST MASTER CLASS – Lori Sims, piano 10:00 am
GUEST MASTER CLASS – Lori Sims, piano @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Ladies’ Bible Study 10:00 am
Ladies’ Bible Study @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St, Ellettsville
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history 10:00 am
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We often gather in restaurants and around food to celebrate happy occasions or comfort one another during sad moments. We strengthen friendships and form new ones over a meal in restaurants. The places we love …
Preschool Palooza Science Storytime: Weather Lab (Ages 3-5) 10:00 am
Preschool Palooza Science Storytime: Weather Lab (Ages 3-5) @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
A lively themed storytime filled with music, stories, films, and more for young children and their families with a science twist. There will be a science demonstration at each program. Preschool classes and other groups …
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein 10:00 am
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein @ Program Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.  The Book Club is reading The Handmaid’s Tale Graphic Novel by Margaret Atwood this session. Intermediate English skills suggested. If you do not speak English, …
Garden Work Date 4:00 pm
Garden Work Date @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
If you are interested in garden work dates, please contact Audrey at [email protected]. Come help us grow food for the food pantry while learning how to garden organically! Weekly work dates provide a space for …
Kids Gardening 4:00 pm
Kids Gardening @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for drop-in sessions to explore hands-on garden to table lessons for kids of all ages! Every Tuesday from 4-5pm. Guardians can leave children in the garden while they shop, or join us in …
Master’s Recital – Matthew Wachtman, organ 5:00 pm
Master’s Recital – Matthew Wachtman, organ @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Bloomington Center for Global Children 6:00 pm
Bloomington Center for Global Children @ Meeting Room 1C, Monrore County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Making Monster Buttons in Photoshop (Age 12 and Up) 6:00 pm
Making Monster Buttons in Photoshop (Age 12 and Up) @ Level Up, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to create your very own creepy monster button designs. Age 12 and up.
Open Mic 6:30 pm
Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm
 
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by: Rick Nagy Band 7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by: Rick Nagy Band @ Fairfax Bar and Grill, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington,
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host band plays 7pm-8pm, Jam is from 8pm to 11pm.
Sundance Indigenous Shorts 7:00 pm
Sundance Indigenous Shorts @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a shorts collection from Indigenous filmmakers featuring titles from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Honky Tonk Tuesday 8:30 pm
Honky Tonk Tuesday @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 8:30 pm
 
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market @ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Some entrances may be closed due to construction.  Be patient and you’ll get there.  
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) 6:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Reproductive Rights and Democracy: Global Lessons and Implications of Abortion Bans 6:00 pm
Reproductive Rights and Democracy: Global Lessons and Implications of Abortion Bans @ 355 North Eagleson Avenue. Bloomington, IN 47405
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm
Talk Description: Reproductive rights and democratic values are inextricably linked, and threats to one reinforce threats to the other. In this panel, speakers will discuss how the post-Roe landscape illuminates multiple crises of liberal democracy—electoral, …
Trivia, with Rance 6:00 pm
Trivia, with Rance @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Karaoke 7:00 pm
Karaoke @ Fairfax Bar and Grill, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington,
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm
 
HORN STUDIO RECITAL – Students of Jeff Nelsen 8:30 pm
HORN STUDIO RECITAL – Students of Jeff Nelsen @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
 
Jukebox Luke 10:00 pm
Jukebox Luke @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 10:00 pm
 
Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! 10:00 pm
Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 1:00 am
Every Wednesday night The Back Door hosts Open Stage which gives entertainers new and polished a chance at showcasing their craft on our new patio! Just message us on social media, or contact us on …
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Garden Work Date 9:00 am
Garden Work Date @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
If you are interested in garden work dates, please contact Audrey at [email protected]. Come help us grow food for the food pantry while learning how to garden organically! Weekly work dates provide a space for …
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history 10:00 am
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We often gather in restaurants and around food to celebrate happy occasions or comfort one another during sad moments. We strengthen friendships and form new ones over a meal in restaurants. The places we love …
Cartoonist Michael DeForge & Poet/Musician Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz: Reading and book signing 6:30 pm
Cartoonist Michael DeForge & Poet/Musician Sadie Dupuis (Speedy Ortiz: Reading and book signing @ The Orbit Room, 107 N College Ave
Oct 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sadie Dupuis is the guitarist, songwriter & singer of rock band Speedy Ortiz. Cry Perfume is her second collection of poetry. Michael DeForge is a Canadian cartoonist and illustrator. His new book is Birds of …
Jami Scholl’s Gardening Book Club 7:00 pm
Jami Scholl’s Gardening Book Club @ Morgenstern's Books, 849 Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn to create a beautiful ecological landscape or garden growing healthful foods across all four seasons. The club will meet weekly on Thursdays, beginning August 25 through Oct 27. “Utilizing my knowledge of Health and …
Matixando Open Mic and Jam 7:00 pm
Matixando Open Mic and Jam @ Cabin Restaurant & Lounge, 4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm
Matixando Open Mic and Jam at the Cabin Restaurant & Lounge (4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN). Join David Davila Gonzalez for an open mic and jam. Music starts at 7pm.
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Jenn & Eric: Simply Acoustic. Simply Amazing 7:30 pm
Jenn & Eric: Simply Acoustic. Simply Amazing @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren St, Nashville,
Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Eric Brown (writer, performer, producer, Springsteen tribute artist and world-class guitarist) and Jenn Cristy (singer/songwriter, award-winning pianist, and alum of John Mellencamp’s band) pair up side […]
AMERICAN LISZT SOCIETY FESTIVAL – Opening Ceremony & Concert 8:00 pm
AMERICAN LISZT SOCIETY FESTIVAL – Opening Ceremony & Concert @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
David Nail 8:00 pm
David Nail @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm
 
Eli Winter, Sitar Outreach Ministry 8:00 pm
Eli Winter, Sitar Outreach Ministry @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm
 
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The 38th Annual Community Book Fair, a fundraiser for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank 9:00 am
The 38th Annual Community Book Fair, a fundraiser for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
 
Aktion Club of Options (LifeDesigns) Bloomington I 4:00 pm
Aktion Club of Options (LifeDesigns) Bloomington I @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
 
Travers Marks 6:00 pm
Travers Marks @ The Nashville House Patio, 15 S Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Dulce Sloan (Two shows, 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm) 7:00 pm
Dulce Sloan (Two shows, 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm) @ Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm
 
Film: ‘Pull My Daisy’ 7:00 pm
Film: ‘Pull My Daisy’ @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm
Beat Generation writers, musicians, and artists bring to life a comedy of manners crashed by bohemians. Followed by a Q&A with special guests! About Pull My Daisy Loosely based on the third act of Jack …
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Heather Summers, Lacey Guthrie, and Tim JW Baker 7:30 pm
Heather Summers, Lacey Guthrie, and Tim JW Baker @ The Pink Poodle, 917 North Fairview St., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm
 
Ryder Film Series: ‘PETITE MAMAN’ 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: ‘PETITE MAMAN’ @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a mysterious friend in the woods outside her grandmother’s home. The two girls look alike; they bond immediately and together they embark on a fantastical …
Jen Fulwiler 8:00 pm
Jen Fulwiler @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm
Doors at 7:30 pm Jennifer Fulwiler is a standup comic, bestselling author, and the mom of six kids. She was the host of the daily talk radio show The Jen Fulwiler Show on the national …
Smushie // Westhead 8:00 pm
Smushie // Westhead @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm
 
The Acre Brothers 8:00 pm
The Acre Brothers @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
Narrow Head with Bugg, Temple of Angels and Bleed 9:00 pm
Narrow Head with Bugg, Temple of Angels and Bleed @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 9:00 pm
All Spirit of ’68 shows will require all staff, patrons, and performers to provide proof of full vaccination. Patrons will be asked to show their valid vaccination card (photocopy or digital photo is permissible) when …
THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT 9:00 pm
THE TAYLOR PARTY: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 9:00 pm
 
Film: ‘Suspiria’ 10:00 pm
Film: ‘Suspiria’ @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 14 @ 10:00 pm
The giallo master’s magnum opus: paranoia, dizzying aesthetics, grisly murder, and the sinister supernatural collide in an unforgettable visual feast. About Suspiria American Suzy travels to Germany to attend a prestigious ballet school only to …
y2kay with Ida Kay 10:00 pm
y2kay with Ida Kay @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 10:00 pm
 
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Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market @ Showers Common Plaza, 401 N. Morton St.,Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
Woolery Mill Farmers Market 8:00 am
Woolery Mill Farmers Market @ Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Drive, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Bloomington Creative Glass Center Presents 13th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch 10:00 am
Bloomington Creative Glass Center Presents 13th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch @ Monroe County Courthouse lawn, 100 W Kirkwood, Bloomington, IN 47404
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Bloomington Creative Glass Center is pleased to announce that the Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch is back! For the thirteenth year in a row, the Bloomington Creative Glass Center will hold its Great Glass …
Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild 10:00 am
Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild @ Meeting Room A & B Combo, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
 
Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project 10:00 am
Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project @ Monroe County History Center, 202 East 6th Street Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
In the midst of a global pandemic, many Monroe County residents did what they could to help their family, friends, and neighbors stay healthy. The exhibit, We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 …
Yoga in the Taproom 10:30 am
Yoga in the Taproom @ Switchyard Brewery, 419 North Walnut Street, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
an all-levels yoga class at Switchyard Brewing Company guided by an Ekah Yoga instructor. Get your body moving and recharged with this morning yoga flow. Balance your body and mind through sun salutations, balancing postures, …
Hill Folk Acoustic Brunch: LowLanders 12:00 pm
Hill Folk Acoustic Brunch: LowLanders @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
Saturday Movie Marathon (Ages 12-19) 12:00 pm
Saturday Movie Marathon (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Spencer Pride Festival 12:00 pm
Spencer Pride Festival @ Downtown Spencer, on the Courthouse Square
Oct 15 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
spencerpride.org/festival
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 2:00 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
VITAL Board Games for English Language Learners 2:00 pm
VITAL Board Games for English Language Learners @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Would you like to practice your English conversational skills outside the classroom? Join us for ENL Board Games! We have a selection of board games and can teach you how to play. Have fun, find …
Film: ‘Libeled Lady’ 4:00 pm
Film: ‘Libeled Lady’ @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 15 @ 4:00 pm
When heiress Myrna Loy slaps newsman Spencer Tracy with a libel suit, Tracy hires scheming, dashing William Powell to seduce her. What should be a simple set-up becomes increasingly complicated as Tracy’s impatient fiancée Jean …
Jason Blankenship 6:00 pm
Jason Blankenship @ The Nashville House Patio, 15 S Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Dulce Sloan (Two shows, 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm) 7:00 pm
Dulce Sloan (Two shows, 7:00 pm and 9:15 pm) @ Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm
 
Film: ‘On the Road’ 7:00 pm
Film: ‘On the Road’ @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm
After many ill-fated attempts to adapt Jack Kerouac’s novel On the Road, Walter Salles finally succeeded with this high-budget, star-studded production. Salles, the award-winning Brazilian filmmaker best known in the U.S. for The Motorcycle Diaries …
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma’, Presented By: Sounds of South 7:30 pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma’, Presented By: Sounds of South @ Bloomington High School South Carmichael Auditorium, 1965 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm
Door at 7 pm
Ryder Film Series: ‘PETITE MAMAN’ 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: ‘PETITE MAMAN’ @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a mysterious friend in the woods outside her grandmother’s home. The two girls look alike; they bond immediately and together they embark on a fantastical …
The Buskirk-Chumley presents 100 Years of Indiana Film: His Girl Friday (1940) 7:30 pm
The Buskirk-Chumley presents 100 Years of Indiana Film: His Girl Friday (1940) @ The Buskirk Chumley, 114 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, IN 47408
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm
 
Limestone Nomad, with special guest: Arianna Shepherd 8:00 pm
Limestone Nomad, with special guest: Arianna Shepherd @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 8:00 pm
 
Ron White 8:00 pm
Ron White @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 8:00 pm
 
The Hammer & The Hatchet 8:00 pm
The Hammer & The Hatchet @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
The Matriarch EP Release 8:00 pm
The Matriarch EP Release @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 8:00 pm
 
6 Foot Blonde 9:00 pm
6 Foot Blonde @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 9:00 pm
 
Tia’s Treats 10:00 pm
Tia’s Treats @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 10:00 pm
With your hostess, and recent Miss Gay Indiana WINNER, Tia Mirage Hall! Featuring performances by: Pat Yo Weave, Mocha Debeaute , and MJ Banks!
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Coot Crabtree 11:00 am
Coot Crabtree @ Brown County Farmers Market, Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market 11:00 am
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market @ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, Indiana
Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild 12:00 pm
Bloomington Spinners and Weavers Guild @ Meeting Room A & B Combo, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville
Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Ivory Carnival 1:00 pm
Ivory Carnival @ The Nashville House Patio, 15 S Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club 1:30 pm
Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
 
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 2:00 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 2:00 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament (Ages 12-19) 2:00 pm
Super Smash Bros.™ Tournament (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Film Screening: The Source (Age 18 and up) 3:00 pm
Film Screening: The Source (Age 18 and up) @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrate Jack Kerouac’s 100th birthday with a screening of Chuck Workman’s film The Source. The film traces the Beat Generation authors from Allen Ginsberg and Kerouac’s meeting in 1944 at Columbia University to the deaths …
Ryder Film Series: ‘PETITE MAMAN’ 3:00 pm
Ryder Film Series: ‘PETITE MAMAN’ @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 3:00 pm
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a mysterious friend in the woods outside her grandmother’s home. The two girls look alike; they bond immediately and together they embark on a fantastical …
Ryder Film Series: ‘THE DUTCHMAN’ 7:00 pm
Ryder Film Series: ‘THE DUTCHMAN’ @ IU Fine Arts Theater (upstairs), 1201 East 7th Street, on the north side of Showalter Fountain, next to the IU Auditorium
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm
A young, conservative Black man is riding on a New York City subway car. The only other passenger is a blonde femme fatale looking for trouble. She sizes him up. Sexual tension, righteous fury, and …
Ryder Film Series: ‘PETITE MAMAN’ 7:30 pm
Ryder Film Series: ‘PETITE MAMAN’ @ IU Radio & Television Theater (RTV 251), 1229 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a mysterious friend in the woods outside her grandmother’s home. The two girls look alike; they bond immediately and together they embark on a fantastical …
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic 8:00 pm
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke 9:00 pm
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 17 @ 1:00 am
It’s a party. It’s an outdoor karaoke dance party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts an outdoor only karaoke party on our new patio! Face Masks and Social Distancing required. 21+ Only
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The 38th Annual Community Book Fair, a fundraiser for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank 9:00 am
The 38th Annual Community Book Fair, a fundraiser for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
$10 bag day, $20 Better Books bag (limit 1 bag)
Teen Artist Club: Halloween Squishies (Ages 12-19) 4:00 pm
Teen Artist Club: Halloween Squishies (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
Boxcar Books 5:30 pm
Boxcar Books @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Trans and Allies Support Community (TASC) 6:00 pm
Trans and Allies Support Community (TASC) @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase 6:30 pm
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 17 @ 6:30 pm
 
Open Mic 7:00 pm
Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Sassafras Audubon Society 7:00 pm
Sassafras Audubon Society @ Meeting Room 1C, Monrore County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Doctoral Recital – Emery Yu-Pang Yu, piano 8:00 pm
Doctoral Recital – Emery Yu-Pang Yu, piano @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! 8:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
21+ Only – Must show proof of vaccination
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The 38th Annual Community Book Fair, a fundraiser for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank 9:00 am
The 38th Annual Community Book Fair, a fundraiser for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 9:15 am
$5 bag day
Coffee Club: Hosted by Aaron Dobrin 10:00 am
Coffee Club: Hosted by Aaron Dobrin @ Morgenstern's Books, 849 Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us at the Morgenstern’s cafe for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. Coffee & pastry are on us. We look forward to meeting and seeing you!
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history 10:00 am
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We often gather in restaurants and around food to celebrate happy occasions or comfort one another during sad moments. We strengthen friendships and form new ones over a meal in restaurants. The places we love …
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein 10:00 am
VITAL English Language Group: Book Club with Neil Klein @ Program Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
New English speakers practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.  The Book Club is reading The Handmaid’s Tale Graphic Novel by Margaret Atwood this session. Intermediate English skills suggested. If you do not speak English, …
Monroe County Democrats’ Club discussion w/ Professor Marjorie Hershey & Nicole Browne 11:30 am
Monroe County Democrats’ Club discussion w/ Professor Marjorie Hershey & Nicole Browne @ Aver's Public House, 1285 S College Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401
Oct 18 @ 11:30 am
At 12pm on October 11, 2022, the Monroe County Democrats’ Club will be presenting a pre-election discussion led by political science Professor Marjorie Hershey and candidate Nicole Browne during our membership luncheon at Aver’s Public …
After School Craft: Circle Weaving (Ages 7-12) 4:00 pm
After School Craft: Circle Weaving (Ages 7-12) @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St, Ellettsville
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Looking for something fun to do after school? Join us for a different craft activity each month. A light snack will be provided. If you have a food allergy, please let the facilitator know.
Comics and Cookies: Horror Graphic Novels (Ages 12-19) 4:00 pm
Comics and Cookies: Horror Graphic Novels (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Bring your favorite issue and get ready to chat about all things comics-related. Come for the cookies, stay to share your feels.
Garden Work Date 4:00 pm
Garden Work Date @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
If you are interested in garden work dates, please contact Audrey at [email protected]. Come help us grow food for the food pantry while learning how to garden organically! Weekly work dates provide a space for …
Kids Gardening 4:00 pm
Kids Gardening @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for drop-in sessions to explore hands-on garden to table lessons for kids of all ages! Every Tuesday from 4-5pm. Guardians can leave children in the garden while they shop, or join us in …
Dine Out for the Library at Culver’s (no flyer necessary) 5:00 pm
Dine Out for the Library at Culver’s (no flyer necessary) @ 1918 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Friends of the Library will receive 10% of every purchase made from 5–8 PM.
VOICE DEPARTMENT SOPHOMORE RECITAL 5:00 pm
VOICE DEPARTMENT SOPHOMORE RECITAL @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
 
All ages Board Game Night 6:00 pm
All ages Board Game Night @ Hopscotch Kitchen, 235 W. Dodds Street,, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
It’s game night! Join us to chat and play a fun selection of board games out in the community at Hopscotch Kitchen (235 W. Dodds Street, Bloomington). All ages.
Open Mic 6:30 pm
Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm
 
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Joe McCadden Band 7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Joe McCadden Band @ Port Hole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host band:7-8pm Jam: 8-10pm
Film: ‘GATTACA’ 7:00 pm
Film: ‘GATTACA’ @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm
Part murder mystery, part dystopian science-fiction thriller, Gattaca depicts a future society that uses genetic engineering to produce haves and have-nots. Vincent (Ethan Hawke) is an “in-valid” whose lack of genetic enhancement restricts him from …
Soweto Gospel Choir 7:00 pm
Soweto Gospel Choir @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir will bring joy and inspiration to Bloomington this fall with their concert of HOPE: It’s Been a Long Time Coming, commemorating South Africa’s freedom movement and the civil rights movement …
Honky Tonk Tuesday 8:30 pm
Honky Tonk Tuesday @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 8:30 pm
 
HOT TUESDAYS: Jazz Combos John Raymond Group and the Plummer Jazz Sextet (Greg Ward, director) 8:30 pm
HOT TUESDAYS: Jazz Combos John Raymond Group and the Plummer Jazz Sextet (Greg Ward, director) @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
 
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market @ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Some entrances may be closed due to construction.  Be patient and you’ll get there.  
STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL 5:00 pm
STUDENT CHAMBER MUSIC RECITAL @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
 
GLITTER BRAINS ++KID FRIENDLY++ ANNIVERSARY WEEK PARTY 6:00 pm
GLITTER BRAINS ++KID FRIENDLY++ ANNIVERSARY WEEK PARTY @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave Suite 001 (Underground), Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm
 
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) 6:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Trivia, with Rance 6:00 pm
Trivia, with Rance @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Musical Watch Party (Ages 12-19) 6:30 pm
Musical Watch Party (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join fans of musical movies for a night of snacks, crafts, and singalongs.
An Evening with Kevin Young 7:00 pm
An Evening with Kevin Young @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm
This fall, poet and author Kevin Young will give a reading at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. This event is presented in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Study, and part of a series of events with …
Annie Patterson in Concert -also online (must buy ticket via site listed in notes) 7:00 pm
Annie Patterson in Concert -also online (must buy ticket via site listed in notes) @ Bloomington Friends Meetinghouse, 3820 Moores Pike, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Masking is required for those attending in person. Annie Patterson presents a concert focused on songs of peace, justice, earthcare, and healing, with an aim to build community and justice. Annie is a singer, songwriter, …
Computer Basics (Age 18 and up) 7:00 pm
Computer Basics (Age 18 and up) @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration is open. Practice basic computer operations and troubleshooting for Microsoft Windows. This introductory course will provide an overview of email, word processing and spreadsheets. Plan to attend both sessions; October 19 and 20. Age …
Doctoral Recital – Tyler H. Goodwin-Souffront, horn 7:00 pm
Doctoral Recital – Tyler H. Goodwin-Souffront, horn @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Drag Bingo! 7:00 pm
Drag Bingo! @ Switchyard Brewery, 419 North Walnut Street, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm
Hosted by the wonderful Desiree Bouvier and special guest co-host Rockii C Sensation. Drag performances will take place after rounds 1 and 3.
IU Food Institute, and the Socially Responsible Agriculture Project (SRAP) co-hosts film screening 7:00 pm
IU Food Institute, and the Socially Responsible Agriculture Project (SRAP) co-hosts film screening @ McCalla School, 525 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
On Wednesday 19 October, the IU Food Institute, and the Socially Responsible Agriculture Project (SRAP) will co-host a film screening and discussion from 7-9pm at the newly renovated McCalla Building on Indiana and 9th avenue. …
Karaoke 7:00 pm
Karaoke @ Fairfax Bar and Grill, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington,
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm
 
Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp: Live in Concert 7:30 pm
Jeff Beck and Johnny Depp: Live in Concert @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm
 
DEAD COUNTRY 4TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK 8:00 pm
DEAD COUNTRY 4TH ANNIVERSARY WEEK @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave Suite 001 (Underground), Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm
 
Eddy Gonzo & The Gardeners 10:00 pm
Eddy Gonzo & The Gardeners @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 10:00 pm
 
Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! 10:00 pm
Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 1:00 am
Every Wednesday night The Back Door hosts Open Stage which gives entertainers new and polished a chance at showcasing their craft on our new patio! Just message us on social media, or contact us on …
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Garden Work Date 9:00 am
Garden Work Date @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
If you are interested in garden work dates, please contact Audrey at [email protected]. Come help us grow food for the food pantry while learning how to garden organically! Weekly work dates provide a space for …
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history 10:00 am
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We often gather in restaurants and around food to celebrate happy occasions or comfort one another during sad moments. We strengthen friendships and form new ones over a meal in restaurants. The places we love …
Titles & Tastes: A Book & Wine Pairing Event With Cedar Creek Winery And Fables & Fairy Tales 5:00 pm
Titles & Tastes: A Book & Wine Pairing Event With Cedar Creek Winery And Fables & Fairy Tales @ Cedar Creek Winery, 38 E Franklin St, Nashville, IN
Oct 20 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join on Thursday, October 20th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm for an intimate evening of wine tasting and shopping some of the newest books on shelves.
WFIU and WTIU to Host Open House 6:00 pm
WFIU and WTIU to Host Open House @ Radio-TV Building, 1229 E. 7th St, Bloomington, IN 47405
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
—WFIU Public Radio and WTIU Public Television will host an open house Thursday, October 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Radio-TV Building on the Indiana University Bloomington campus (1229 E. 7 th St.). …
BEAT Fall Show – Bloomington Expressive Arts Training 7:00 pm
BEAT Fall Show – Bloomington Expressive Arts Training @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30pm BEAT is a pre professional, community show choir program for children grades 1-12 throughout Bloomington and surrounding areas. Come watch the members of Mini Sync, Syncopation & Amplitude sing and dance their …
Computer Basics (Age 18 and up) 7:00 pm
Computer Basics (Age 18 and up) @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Registration is open. Practice basic computer operations and troubleshooting for Microsoft Windows. This introductory course will provide an overview of email, word processing and spreadsheets. Plan to attend both sessions; October 19 and 20. Age …
James Gedda Duo w/Jack Whittle 7:00 pm
James Gedda Duo w/Jack Whittle @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Jami Scholl’s Gardening Book Club 7:00 pm
Jami Scholl’s Gardening Book Club @ Morgenstern's Books, 849 Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn to create a beautiful ecological landscape or garden growing healthful foods across all four seasons. The club will meet weekly on Thursdays, beginning August 25 through Oct 27. “Utilizing my knowledge of Health and …
Matixando Open Mic and Jam 7:00 pm
Matixando Open Mic and Jam @ Cabin Restaurant & Lounge, 4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm
Matixando Open Mic and Jam at the Cabin Restaurant & Lounge (4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN). Join David Davila Gonzalez for an open mic and jam. Music starts at 7pm.
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Jenn & Eric: Simply Acoustic. Simply Amazing 7:30 pm
Jenn & Eric: Simply Acoustic. Simply Amazing @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren St, Nashville,
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Eric Brown (writer, performer, producer, Springsteen tribute artist and world-class guitarist) and Jenn Cristy (singer/songwriter, award-winning pianist, and alum of John Mellencamp’s band) pair up side […]
Lee Greenwood 7:30 pm
Lee Greenwood @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U,” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious …
IU Soul Revue 9:00 pm
IU Soul Revue @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 9:00 pm
 
Jacky Boy w/ Rex Tycoon 9:00 pm
Jacky Boy w/ Rex Tycoon @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 9:00 pm
 
Twerkout: A Dance Party! 10:00 pm
Twerkout: A Dance Party! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
 
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Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project 10:00 am
Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project @ Monroe County History Center, 202 East 6th Street Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
In the midst of a global pandemic, many Monroe County residents did what they could to help their family, friends, and neighbors stay healthy. The exhibit, We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 …
Vintage Gold Women of Wisdom 12:30 pm
Vintage Gold Women of Wisdom @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St, Ellettsville
Oct 21 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
 
Baby Play (Ages Birth-2) 1:30 pm
Baby Play (Ages Birth-2) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Play, learn, and get to know other parents. We’ll have sensory toys and other manipulatives to facilitate a fun time for all. There will also be an opportunity to talk about baby health, safety, postpartum …
IN THE CAFE: Nic Siemer 6:00 pm
IN THE CAFE: Nic Siemer @ Morgenstern's Books, 849 Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nic Siemer is a singer-songwriter from Cincinnati who moved to Bloomington this last year where she finished writing and self recording her debut album, Night Lights. Night Lights is an emotion packed acoustic set with …
Third Friday Jazz Vespers – October Theme: Unity 6:30 pm
Third Friday Jazz Vespers – October Theme: Unity @ First Christian Church, 205 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 6:30 pm
 
Shadow Play: An All Ages Goth Dance Party 7:00 pm
Shadow Play: An All Ages Goth Dance Party @ Backspace Gallery inside Bonne Fete gift shop, 112 W 6th St. Bloomington, IN 47404
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm
Backspace Gallery Presents: Shadow Play: An All Ages Goth Dance Party. Located inside Bonne Fete at 112 W 6th St in Bloomington, IN. With performances by Broken Nails (Louisville, KY) Twice Dark (Bloomington, IN) and …
THE MERSEY BEATLES 7:00 pm
THE MERSEY BEATLES @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Doors at 7pm The Mersey Beatles!! The world’s most Authentic and only LIVERPOOL born Beatles Tribute Band was the resident band for over a decade at the world- famous CAVERN CLUB, where The Beatles got …
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Jim Richter & Tom Harold, feat. Gordon Bonham 8:00 pm
Jim Richter & Tom Harold, feat. Gordon Bonham @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
The Marshall Tucker Band 8:00 pm
The Marshall Tucker Band @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
When you wake up and want to put a smile on your face, you think of the songs that always manage to reach down and touch your soul the moment you hear the first note. …
Street Pennies 9:00 pm
Street Pennies @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 9:00 pm
 
Loose Screws: Out of this World 10:00 pm
Loose Screws: Out of this World @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
In this very special edition of Loose Screws we are saying FAREWELL to the darling FAG SABBATH! If that won’t get you out, I don’t know what will!! Starring: Fag Sabbath Maurice Mantini Oliver Closeoff …
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Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market @ Showers Common Plaza, 401 N. Morton St.,Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
Woolery Mill Farmers Market 8:00 am
Woolery Mill Farmers Market @ Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Drive, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Bloomington Peace Choir 10:00 am
Bloomington Peace Choir @ Bloomington Farmer's Market, 401 N Morton St, Bloomington, IN 47404
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
The Bloomington Peace Choir is performing at the Downtown Farmer’s market on Saturday, October 22nd, at 10 am. Phyllis Wickliff directs this community choir aimed at promoting peace through music.  For more information contact [email protected]
Rust Memorial All-Day Singing (in the Sacred Harp tradition) 10:00 am
Rust Memorial All-Day Singing (in the Sacred Harp tradition) @ Fairview United Methodist Church, 600 W 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Enter at the lower level door on Jackson Street nearest the corner of 6th and Jackson. There will be singing from both the 1991 revision The Sacred Harp and The Shenandoah Harmony. Loaner song books …
Hands-On Science Explorations (Ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver.) 10:30 am
Hands-On Science Explorations (Ages 5–12 with an adult caregiver.) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Extend your IU Science Fest experiences at the Library. View different fabrics through microscopes, try balancing the giant scale, and measure the sizes of different books. The first 50 children to visit receive a Libby …
Drag Brunch 11:00 am
Drag Brunch @ Switchyard Brewery, 419 North Walnut Street, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Doors at 10am This month will be American Horror Story themed for the Queens. There will be a costume contest for the audience and prizes will be given out! The show will feature six amazing …
Bloomington Philosophy Club 12:00 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
 
Eric Lambert and Friends 12:00 pm
Eric Lambert and Friends @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 22 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
The Buskirk-Chumley presents Silent Film Series: Nosferatu 100th Anniversary 2:00 pm
The Buskirk-Chumley presents Silent Film Series: Nosferatu 100th Anniversary @ The Buskirk Chumley, 114 E. Kirkwood, Bloomington, IN 47408
Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm
 
VITAL Board Games for English Language Learners 2:00 pm
VITAL Board Games for English Language Learners @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Would you like to practice your English conversational skills outside the classroom? Join us for ENL Board Games! We have a selection of board games and can teach you how to play. Have fun, find …
Meet a Scientist ( Geared toward ages 9–16, but younger siblings and caregivers are welcome.) 3:00 pm
Meet a Scientist ( Geared toward ages 9–16, but younger siblings and caregivers are welcome.) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join graduate students from IU’s Biology Department for hands-on activities and a Q&A session to learn about their unique work and what motivated them to become scientists
JD & The E’s + Simon P. Moore 7:00 pm
JD & The E’s + Simon P. Moore @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm
 
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma’, Presented By: Sounds of South 7:30 pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma’, Presented By: Sounds of South @ Bloomington High School South Carmichael Auditorium, 1965 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm
Door at 7 pm
Dan Kirk Band 8:00 pm
Dan Kirk Band @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 22 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
The Buskirk-Chumley presents Twilight 8:00 pm
The Buskirk-Chumley presents Twilight @ The Buskirk Chumley, 114 E. Kirkwood, IN, Bloomington 47408
Oct 22 @ 8:00 pm
 
Hairbangers Ball 9:00 pm
Hairbangers Ball @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 9:00 pm
 
Oriana and Verna RUIN EVERYTHING! Spoopy Edition! 10:00 pm
Oriana and Verna RUIN EVERYTHING! Spoopy Edition! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm
With your hosts! Oriana Peron and Verna Vendetta! Featuring: Peter Von Teaser, Miss Thang, and Santana Sword
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Nashville Indiana Farmers Market 11:00 am
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market @ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, Indiana
Oct 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 2:00 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Creative Music Making Festival with MAYO 2:00 pm
Creative Music Making Festival with MAYO @ Library Plaza (by the bears), Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Activities will take place in multiple locations on the first floor of the Library. All ages. Bridges Musical Arts Youth Organization (MAYO) invites children and friends of all ages to join them in creative music …
Graduate Coalition 2:00 pm
Graduate Coalition @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Multisensory Learning ( For caregivers age 16 and up.) 2:00 pm
Multisensory Learning ( For caregivers age 16 and up.) @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St, Ellettsville
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Practicing multisensory learning techniques is a great way to engage and retain new material. But, what exactly are they? And how can you use everyday materials to start practicing these techniques with your children? Join …
Joe Satriani: Earth Tour 7:30 pm
Joe Satriani: Earth Tour @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
both a headliner and as founder of the all-star “G3” guitar extravaganza. Satriani’s studio and live recordings have sold more than 10 million copies worldwide to date and of his many solo albums, two have …
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic 8:00 pm
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke 9:00 pm
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 24 @ 1:00 am
It’s a party. It’s an outdoor karaoke dance party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts an outdoor only karaoke party on our new patio! Face Masks and Social Distancing required. 21+ Only
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D & D 6:00 pm
D & D @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Movie Night: Over the Garden Wall (Recommended for age 8 and up with parental guidance.) 6:00 pm
Movie Night: Over the Garden Wall (Recommended for age 8 and up with parental guidance.) @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
This animated fairytale-style adventure series features sibling characters who encounter strange creatures and creepy situations in a magical forest.
Sierra Club – Bloomington Beyond Coal 6:00 pm
Sierra Club – Bloomington Beyond Coal @ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
 
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase 6:30 pm
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm
 
OCTUBAFEST – Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital: Students of Daniel Perantoni and Demondrae Thurman 7:00 pm
OCTUBAFEST – Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital: Students of Daniel Perantoni and Demondrae Thurman @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Open Mic 7:00 pm
Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
JOHN RAYMOND JAZZ ENSEMBLE Music of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra 8:00 pm
JOHN RAYMOND JAZZ ENSEMBLE Music of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! 8:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
21+ Only – Must show proof of vaccination
“Piano Soundscapes: A Journey Through Six Decades in the Music of George Walker (1922-2018) – Celebrating the 100th Year of his Birth” 8:00 pm
“Piano Soundscapes: A Journey Through Six Decades in the Music of George Walker (1922-2018) – Celebrating the 100th Year of his Birth” @ Auer Hall, on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
BASSOON STUDIO RECITAL – Students of Kathleen McLean and Sara Fruehe 8:30 pm
BASSOON STUDIO RECITAL – Students of Kathleen McLean and Sara Fruehe @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Meat Wave with Full Sun & Swan Wash 9:00 pm
Meat Wave with Full Sun & Swan Wash @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 9:00 pm
Meat Wave – the Chicago punk band of Ryan Wizniak (drums), Joe Gac (bass) and Chris Sutter (vocals, guitar) will release their fourth album Malign Hex on October 14, 2022. The album’s lyrics centre around …
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Ladies’ Bible Study 10:00 am
Ladies’ Bible Study @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St, Ellettsville
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history 10:00 am
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We often gather in restaurants and around food to celebrate happy occasions or comfort one another during sad moments. We strengthen friendships and form new ones over a meal in restaurants. The places we love …
Food Labeling: Healthy Habits and Smarter Decisions (Age 18 and up) 11:00 am
Food Labeling: Healthy Habits and Smarter Decisions (Age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 1C, Monrore County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Food packages have a lot to say, but should you pay attention? Learn about the components of a food label, how to understand the marketing label claims, and most importantly, how to make informed decisions …
Talking Tacos (Ages 12-19) 3:30 pm
Talking Tacos (Ages 12-19) @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Come for a discussion about relationships, dating, and other tough topics. Stay for the conversation and the tacos.
Garden Work Date 4:00 pm
Garden Work Date @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
If you are interested in garden work dates, please contact Audrey at [email protected]. Come help us grow food for the food pantry while learning how to garden organically! Weekly work dates provide a space for …
Kids Gardening 4:00 pm
Kids Gardening @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us for drop-in sessions to explore hands-on garden to table lessons for kids of all ages! Every Tuesday from 4-5pm. Guardians can leave children in the garden while they shop, or join us in …
GUEST PIANO LECTURE – Alexandre Dossin (University of Oregon) Music of George Walker 5:00 pm
GUEST PIANO LECTURE – Alexandre Dossin (University of Oregon) Music of George Walker @ Recital Hall, Ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 E. Third Street, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Virtual Time Travel (Age 18 and up) 5:00 pm
Virtual Time Travel (Age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Experience the wonders of the ancient world in virtual reality. In this program, the developers at Flyover Zone will show off their app Yorescape, which allows you to stream all of their virtual tours on …
Open Mic 6:30 pm
Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 6:30 pm
 
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Piney Woods (it’s a Halloween Jam and Costume Contest) 7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Piney Woods (it’s a Halloween Jam and Costume Contest) @ Fairfax Bar and Grill, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington,
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host band 7pm-8pm, Jam 8pm-10pm
Film: GARAGE PEOPLE/GARAGENVOLK 7:00 pm
Film: GARAGE PEOPLE/GARAGENVOLK @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm
Natalija Yefimkina’s Garagenvolk explores a different way of life in the Russian far North—garage settlements. Set in the Kola Peninsula, beyond the Arctic Circle, the film follows the lives of men in a mining community …
Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady 7:30 pm
Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm
Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” and “On the Street Where You Live,” My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, …
Honky Tonk Tuesday 8:30 pm
Honky Tonk Tuesday @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 8:30 pm
 
HOT TUESDAYS: Jazz Combos – Luke Gillespie Group and Dave Stryker Group 8:30 pm
HOT TUESDAYS: Jazz Combos – Luke Gillespie Group and Dave Stryker Group @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Into It. Over It. with Nectar and Mister Goblin 9:00 pm
Into It. Over It. with Nectar and Mister Goblin @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 9:00 pm
 
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market @ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Some entrances may be closed due to construction.  Be patient and you’ll get there.  
Dementia-Friendly Films: The Rest I Make Up 2:00 pm
Dementia-Friendly Films: The Rest I Make Up @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This award-winning documentary focuses on the celebrated Cuban-American playwright Maria Irene Fornes, her experience living with dementia, and her collaboration with filmmaker Michelle Memran. It’s a story of “love, creativity, and connection that persists even …
All abilities Choir Bloomington indiana 5:00 pm
All abilities Choir Bloomington indiana @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Yang Style Tai Chi 5:30 pm
Yang Style Tai Chi @ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
 
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) 6:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by either Will Scott (1st, 3rd & 5th weeks) or Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th weeks) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Trivia, with Rance 6:00 pm
Trivia, with Rance @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Karaoke 7:00 pm
Karaoke @ Fairfax Bar and Grill, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington,
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm
 
Radio Friendly: Songs by American Pirates 7:00 pm
Radio Friendly: Songs by American Pirates @ The Sinkhole, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm
 
Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady 7:30 pm
Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm
Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” and “On the Street Where You Live,” My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, …
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA – David Hayes, guest conductor 8:00 pm
UNIVERSITY ORCHESTRA – David Hayes, guest conductor @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! 10:00 pm
Open Stage – Open to drag/burlesque/boylesque/music whatever! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 1:00 am
Every Wednesday night The Back Door hosts Open Stage which gives entertainers new and polished a chance at showcasing their craft on our new patio! Just message us on social media, or contact us on …
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Garden Work Date 9:00 am
Garden Work Date @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W. Allen Street, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
If you are interested in garden work dates, please contact Audrey at [email protected]. Come help us grow food for the food pantry while learning how to garden organically! Weekly work dates provide a space for …
Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project 10:00 am
Exhibit: We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 Community Oral History Project @ Monroe County History Center, 202 East 6th Street Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
In the midst of a global pandemic, many Monroe County residents did what they could to help their family, friends, and neighbors stay healthy. The exhibit, We Answer the Call: Our Neighbors’ Stories from the COVID-19 …
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history 10:00 am
Order Up! Restaurants of Monroe County, highlighting the important place that restaurants have in our community’s history @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
We often gather in restaurants and around food to celebrate happy occasions or comfort one another during sad moments. We strengthen friendships and form new ones over a meal in restaurants. The places we love …
IU Campus Farmstand – Last Date of the Season 4:00 pm
IU Campus Farmstand – Last Date of the Season @ IU Farm, 451North Pete Ellis Drive, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us at the farmstand on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (May-October) to pick up fresh, local produce direct from student farmers and to learn about the farm. When: The Farmstand runs the first week of …
Film: AROUND THE WORLD WHEN YOU WERE MY AGE/A VOLTA AO MUNDO QUANDO TINHAS 30 ANOS 7:00 pm
Film: AROUND THE WORLD WHEN YOU WERE MY AGE/A VOLTA AO MUNDO QUANDO TINHAS 30 ANOS @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm
With a travel diary from the 1970s, a father and daughter cross views on the memories of old images and words, reinterpreting the past and making it vitally present and fully germane to a world …
Jami Scholl’s Gardening Book Club 7:00 pm
Jami Scholl’s Gardening Book Club @ Morgenstern's Books, 849 Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Learn to create a beautiful ecological landscape or garden growing healthful foods across all four seasons. The club will meet weekly on Thursdays, beginning August 25 through Oct 27. “Utilizing my knowledge of Health and …
Luke Powers Duo 7:00 pm
Luke Powers Duo @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Matixando Open Mic and Jam 7:00 pm
Matixando Open Mic and Jam @ Cabin Restaurant & Lounge, 4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm
Matixando Open Mic and Jam at the Cabin Restaurant & Lounge (4015 SR-446 Bloomington, IN). Join David Davila Gonzalez for an open mic and jam. Music starts at 7pm.
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Conner Smith 8:00 pm
Conner Smith @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm
 
The Medium 8:00 pm
The Medium @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm
 
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Films: Kill List and The Descent 11:00 am
Films: Kill List and The Descent @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am
IU Cinema’s NEVER SLEEP AGAIN DOUBLE FEATURE! A note from your friends at IU Cinema: these two films are best seen “cold,” meaning looking up information about them ahead of time can negatively impact your …
Kiwanis Operation: Chili for Children 4:30 pm
Kiwanis Operation: Chili for Children @ Indiana National Guard Armory, 3380 S. Walnut Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Operation: Chili for Children (OCC) will benefit: Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS), Monroe County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and Kiwanis Youth Leadership Programs. According to Kiwanis President Alphonso Manns, the Kiwanis membership is excited …
Bloomington Community Band 6:00 pm
Bloomington Community Band @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Bloomington, IN 47408
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm
“The Bloomington Community Band will be performing spooky Halloween music at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater beginning at 6:00 PM on Friday, the 28th of October. This show is being performed in conjunction with Bloomington’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat …
Jerod Bolt 6:00 pm
Jerod Bolt @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Vinyl Escape Band 6:00 pm
Vinyl Escape Band @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Dennis James Hosts Halloween 7:00 pm
Dennis James Hosts Halloween @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm
This year, James will provide the soundtrack on IU Auditorium’s 4,543 pipe organ behind a live reenactment from the original 1940 radio drama series Suspense featuring Bach’s Fugue in C Minor. Students from IU’s Department …
Films: Shaun of the Dead, and Slither 7:00 pm
Films: Shaun of the Dead, and Slither @ IU Cinema, 1213 E. Seventh Street Bloomington,(on the North side of the IU Auditorium, across from Hoagy)
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm
It’s the DOUBLE CREATURE FEATURE! One of the best horror comedies of all time combined with the cult classic from a three-time Marvel star director makes for a thrill-packed double creature feature.
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
6 Foot Blonde 8:00 pm
6 Foot Blonde @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm
 
Kade Puckett 8:00 pm
Kade Puckett @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
The Frontmen 8:00 pm
The Frontmen @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
They have 30 No. 1 hits, have sold 30 million albums and are the soundtrack to every Friday night honkytonk, first kiss and broken heart for the last 30 years. Fans sing the words to …
Colleen Green + Jon Daly 9:00 pm
Colleen Green + Jon Daly @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 9:00 pm
 
Rod Tuffcurls 9:00 pm
Rod Tuffcurls @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 9:00 pm
 
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Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market 8:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market @ Showers Common Plaza, 401 N. Morton St.,Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
 
Woolery Mill Farmers Market 8:00 am
Woolery Mill Farmers Market @ Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Drive, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
 
Seed Save & Swap 10:30 am
Seed Save & Swap @ Program Room 2B and 2C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Learn about seed saving and swap some seeds! Audrey Brinkers, the Garden Coordinator for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, will be teaching seed saving techniques from 10:30–11 AM. Directly following will be a drop-in seed swap; bring …
Southern Solace 11:00 am
Southern Solace @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Oct 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Hill Folk Acoustic Brunch: Scrapper & Skelton 12:00 pm
Hill Folk Acoustic Brunch: Scrapper & Skelton @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
Saturday Movie Marathon (Ages 12-19) 12:00 pm
Saturday Movie Marathon (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Craig Thurston 2:00 pm
Craig Thurston @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Oct 29 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
 
VITAL Board Games for English Language Learners 2:00 pm
VITAL Board Games for English Language Learners @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Would you like to practice your English conversational skills outside the classroom? Join us for ENL Board Games! We have a selection of board games and can teach you how to play. Have fun, find …
Halloween Spooktacular – a musical and dramatic revue show! 3:00 pm
Halloween Spooktacular – a musical and dramatic revue show! @ Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, Indiana 47408
Oct 29 @ 3:00 pm
On Saturday, October 29 at 3 pm, at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium, MCCT will be having a Halloween Spooktacular – a musical and dramatic revue show! Directed by Laura DeBrunner, and assistant directed …
Conner Berry Band 6:00 pm
Conner Berry Band @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Rich Hardesty 6:00 pm
Rich Hardesty @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Tom Roznowski // Michael & Nell 6:00 pm
Tom Roznowski // Michael & Nell @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave Suite 001 (Underground), Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm
 
Fifth Saturday Contra Dance! 7:00 pm
Fifth Saturday Contra Dance! @ Harmony School, 909 E 2nd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join for some old-time fun! The Resurrection Marys from Justice, IL (Erin Kearby – fiddle and vocals, Karen Eisenhauer – banjo and vocals, Allison Miller – guitar and vocals) will play some rockin’ dance tunes …
The Rocky Horror Picture Show 7:00 pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave Bloomington, IN 47408
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
Bloomington, IN– Let’s do the Time Warp AGAIN! Constellation Stage and Screen is thrilled to be presenting Bloomington’s 17th annual presentation of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Saturday, October 29th at 7:00pm and 11:00pm. …
Zombie Prom: A Night to Dismember (Ages 12-19) 7:00 pm
Zombie Prom: A Night to Dismember (Ages 12-19) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo & the Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Drop by the Library for an after-hours Halloween dance! Snacks, zombie makeup tutorials, and dance music will be provided. Undead formal attire encouraged.
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 7:30 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma’, Presented By: Sounds of South 7:30 pm
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘Oklahoma’, Presented By: Sounds of South @ Bloomington High School South Carmichael Auditorium, 1965 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm
Door at 7 pm
Halloween Cover Show 8:00 pm
Halloween Cover Show @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm
 
Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters 8:00 pm
Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
 
The Wood Brothers 8:00 pm
The Wood Brothers @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Wood Brothers have partnered with American Friends of Canadian Conservation so that $1 per ticket will support The Nature Trust of British Columbia (NTBC) in their efforts to conserve ecologically-rich wetlands and protect irreplaceable …
Burd Chronicles Book Release w/ Yellow Rain, Chiba Dowa, & RAMATHORN! 9:00 pm
Burd Chronicles Book Release w/ Yellow Rain, Chiba Dowa, & RAMATHORN! @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 9:00 pm
 
Jukebox Luke 9:00 pm
Jukebox Luke @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 9:00 pm
 
KINKER: Hot-Haunts and Horror-Show (with a Dance party hosted by DJ Angst at Midnight) 10:00 pm
KINKER: Hot-Haunts and Horror-Show (with a Dance party hosted by DJ Angst at Midnight) @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 10:00 pm
Kinker is coming back around to bring you some HOT-HAUNTS this round!! They’ve got a stellar cast and they’re ready to bring you the horror show! As always, we’ll have your host BEELZEBABE with assistance …
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Nashville Indiana Farmers Market 11:00 am
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market @ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville, Indiana
Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
 
Mystery Train 12:00 pm
Mystery Train @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
 
Rally to End US Blockade of Cuba 12:00 pm
Rally to End US Blockade of Cuba @ Monroe County Courthouse, 100 W Kirkwood Ave Bloomington, IN 47404
Oct 30 @ 12:00 pm
Part of International movement to support upcoming resolution at UN to end the ‘embargo’.
Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club 1:00 pm
Bloomington Indiana Scholastic Chess Club @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
 
Mobility Aids Lending Library 1:00 pm
Mobility Aids Lending Library @ Program Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL) is an initiative started by a local group of women with physical disabilities (aka “the Wheelie Women”) to serve the greater Bloomington community. The MALL program matches “gently used” …
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest 2:00 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen presents: The Importance of Being Earnest @ Whikehart Auditorium, 3rd floor of the Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 2:00 pm
This October, Constellation Stage & Screen is reopening the newly renovated Waldron Arts Center with Oscar Wilde’s literary classic: The Importance of Being Earnest, on stage October 13th – 30th. Not only is it the …
Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project 3:30 pm
Midwest Pages to Prisoners Project @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
 
Graveyard Stompers 4:00 pm
Graveyard Stompers @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville
Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
Halloween Dance Party (Ages birth–12) 6:30 pm
Halloween Dance Party (Ages birth–12) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo & the Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Calling all ghouls, ghosts, and goblins! Put on your dancing shoes and favorite Halloween costume, and dance the night away at this family friendly after-hours event. There will be dancing, lightly haunting movies and stories, …
African Americans in Monroe County: Presentation by Elizabeth Mitchell 7:00 pm
African Americans in Monroe County: Presentation by Elizabeth Mitchell @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm
The Racial Justice Task Force of the Unitarian Universalist Church invites everyone to a presentation by local historian Elizabeth Mitchell on the history of African Americans in Monroe County. There will be a Q&A session …
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic 8:00 pm
Sloppy Seconds Comedy Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke 9:00 pm
Karaoke Patio Party w/Misfit Toy Karaoke @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 31 @ 1:00 am
It’s a party. It’s an outdoor karaoke dance party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts an outdoor only karaoke party on our new patio! Face Masks and Social Distancing required. 21+ Only
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Lake Monroe Water Fund 10:30 am
Lake Monroe Water Fund @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
 
Halloween Scratch Off Art (Ages 12-19) 3:30 pm
Halloween Scratch Off Art (Ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville
Oct 31 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Come make your very own scratch off art. We’ll play with negative space to make our own creatively creepy designs!
DIY: The Blob (Ages 12-19) 4:00 pm
DIY: The Blob (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Celebrate Halloween by making your own blob monster. We’ll also screen a special showing of the classic horror movie, The Blob, for inspiration.
National Novel Writing Month Kickoff Write-In (Age 15 and up) 5:30 pm
National Novel Writing Month Kickoff Write-In (Age 15 and up) @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 700 West Temperance St., Ellettsville
Oct 31 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Start National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) off right by joining your fellow writers for a write-in. We’ll have time to meet each other and talk about our projects before diving into some time to quietly …
Trans and Allies Support Community 6:00 pm
Trans and Allies Support Community @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase 6:30 pm
CANCELLED: Country Line Dance lessons with Dance Instructor Billy Crase @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 31 @ 6:30 pm
 
Hall OCTUBAFEST – Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital: Students of Daniel Perantoni and Demondrae Thurman 7:00 pm
Hall OCTUBAFEST – Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital: Students of Daniel Perantoni and Demondrae Thurman @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
Open Mic 7:00 pm
Open Mic @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! 8:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
21+ Only – Must show proof of vaccination
JAZZ DEPARTMENT FACULTY RECITAL, Featuring Jeremy Allen, Sean Dobbins, Luke Gillespie, Pat Harbison, John Raymond, Wayne Wallace, Tom Walsh, and Greg Ward 8:30 pm
JAZZ DEPARTMENT FACULTY RECITAL, Featuring Jeremy Allen, Sean Dobbins, Luke Gillespie, Pat Harbison, John Raymond, Wayne Wallace, Tom Walsh, and Greg Ward @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
 
6 Foot Blonde & Street Pennies 9:00 pm
6 Foot Blonde & Street Pennies @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 9:00 pm
 
WIG PARTY with DJ MADDOG 10:00 pm
WIG PARTY with DJ MADDOG @ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 10:00 pm