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Pumpkin Painting (ages 12-19)
3:30 pm
Pumpkin Painting (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 1 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Lennie’s Oktoberfest 2024
4:00 pm
Kids Garden
4:30 pm
Kids Garden
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 1 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join Georgia in the garden for this kid-focused, drop-in, and hands-on time in the garden. Pop in any time during this hour to join in.
‘Bread and Puppet Theater’ Presented by Lotus
5:45 pm
‘Bread and Puppet Theater’ Presented by Lotus
@ Loesch Farm, 2687 N Loesch Rd, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 5:45 pm
Doors open at 4:30 pm Bread and Puppet Theater is a politically radical puppet theater company founded in 1963 by Peter Schumann on New York City’s Lower East Side. In 1974 Bread and Puppet moved to …
Beacon’s “Light the Way” Procession & Celebration
6:00 pm
Beacon’s “Light the Way” Procession & Celebration
@ The future home of Beacon Inc., 1201 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Park at 1201 W 3rd St between 6 and 6:30 pm and catch a shuttle to the Walk check-in and starting location at Loren Wood Design Build, 900 S Walnut St, Bloomington. The event will …
Spiritual Beings with the IU African American Dance Company
6:00 pm
Spiritual Beings with the IU African American Dance Company
@ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm
Kaleidoscope Youth Community Call-Out Meeting
6:15 pm
Kaleidoscope Youth Community Call-Out Meeting
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:30 pm
Celtic Motion Irish Dance Ensemble
7:30 pm
Celtic Motion Irish Dance Ensemble
@ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm
Celtic Motion Irish Dance Ensemble is an Indianapolis-based not-for-profit organization of adults dedicated to the enjoyment, perfection, and performance of traditional Irish step dancing with a progressive flair.
Sanctuary City
7:30 pm
Sanctuary City
@ Wells Metz Theatre, 275 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm
Running Time: This production includes one fifteen-minute intermission In post-9/11 Newark, NJ, two teenagers who were brought to America as children become one another’s sanctuaries from harsh circumstances. When G becomes naturalized, she and B …
Band Showcase: An Ives Extravaganza!
8:00 pm
Band Showcase: An Ives Extravaganza!
@ Musical Arts Center (MAC), 105 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm
Symphonic Band and Concert Bands will play music by Charles Ives conducted by Eric Smedley and Jason Nam, with commentary by J. Peter Burkholder& post-concert discussion with the performers
Marbled Eye / Bleeder / Rearview Rhonda (21+)
8:00 pm
Marbled Eye / Bleeder / Rearview Rhonda (21+)
@ The Bishop, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm
9:pm 21+ Marbled Eye (Oakland, CA) – bandcamp Bleeder – Queer punk. – instagram Rearview Rhonda – Garage rock. – bandcamp
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dine Out for the Library at Bedräk Cafe
8:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at Bedräk Cafe
@ Bedrak Cafe, 409 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs. Show a copy of the digital flyer …
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Wednesday Breakfast
10:00 am
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Wednesday Breakfast
@ Cloverleaf West, 4023 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 10:00 am
Walk In HealthNet Street Medicine Clinic
1:00 pm
Walk In HealthNet Street Medicine Clinic
@ Meeting Room 2B and 2C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
3:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
@ Clear Creek Trail, W Tapp Road, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 3:00 pm
**Please email Cindy Houston ([email protected]) if you would like to participate**
Lennie’s Oktoberfest 2024
4:00 pm
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 2 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. Guardians must stay on-site and are welcome to shop in the pantry during this time, or …
Music Theory Colloquium: Ives and Current Music Theory
5:00 pm
Music Theory Colloquium: Ives and Current Music Theory
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm
Tutoring at the Library (ages 6-12)
5:00 pm
Tutoring at the Library (ages 6-12)
@ Tween Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Need some extra help with math, reading, or writing? Come to the Downtown Library to get some extra help from IU service learning students for 40-minute sessions. Ages 6-12.
Women’s Bible Study
5:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Many Pathways Meeting – Mutual support group for those touched by Substance Abuse
6:00 pm
Many Pathways Meeting – Mutual support group for those touched by Substance Abuse
@ 1710 West 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Call and Response Jazz Series
7:30 pm
Call and Response Jazz Series
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm
Sanctuary City
7:30 pm
Sanctuary City
@ Wells Metz Theatre, 275 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm
Running Time: This production includes one fifteen-minute intermission In post-9/11 Newark, NJ, two teenagers who were brought to America as children become one another’s sanctuaries from harsh circumstances. When G becomes naturalized, she and B …
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Open Band led by Donny Bradley, Open Calling
7:30 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Open Band led by Donny Bradley, Open Calling
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Intro lesson at 7 pm
The Four Ives Violin Sonatas
8:00 pm
The Four Ives Violin Sonatas
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm
Wednesday Bloomington Showcase!
8:00 pm
Wednesday Bloomington Showcase!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Door Time: 7:00 PM Featuring both professional comedians from the midwest’s best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never …
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
8:30 pm
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
@ Kirkwood Observatory, 119 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington (Dunn's Woods, inside IU's Sample Gates)
Oct 2 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Times change with sunset. Check website for specific date. Check out the Bloomington Clear Sky Chart too.
6 Foot Blonde
10:00 pm
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Dine Out for the Library at Bedräk Cafe
8:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at Bedräk Cafe
@ Bedrak Cafe, 409 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs. Show a copy of the digital flyer …
First Thursdays, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the African American Arts Institute
4:00 pm
First Thursdays, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the African American Arts Institute
@ IU Fine Arts Plaza, 1211 East 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Main Stage 4pm Preview of Reefer Madness Presented by IU Musical Theatre 4:40pm Jacobs School Latin Ensembles featuring: Nick Gomez & Michael Santos Afro-Colombian Marimba Ensemble 5:20pm African American Choral Ensemble Celebrating 50 years of AAAI …
Lennie’s Oktoberfest 2024
4:00 pm
Coded Crafts: Olcott Shelter House
5:00 pm
Coded Crafts: Olcott Shelter House
@ Olcott Shelter House (Howard Young Pavilion), 2300 E Canada Dr, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
All Ages | Dressing up and taking photos is encouraged! Themed bracelet making kits for the first 24 guests. Coded Crafts is a new event series through Parks and Recreation that intends to bring people …
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
5:00 pm
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursdays in October This month in Discovery Time we are going to explore the natural world! Many studies show that early environmental education benefits children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Through a blend of …
Family Board Game Night – Mystery Edition (all ages)
5:00 pm
Family Board Game Night – Mystery Edition (all ages)
@ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Ives Piano Music: Recital and Panel
5:00 pm
Ives Piano Music: Recital and Panel
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm
NAIL ART POP UP WITH STARFULL ARTS, also Voter Registration (6-8pm)
5:00 pm
NAIL ART POP UP WITH STARFULL ARTS, also Voter Registration (6-8pm)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jazz at The Vault
5:30 pm
Jazz at The Vault
@ The Vault Pub, 900 E 7th St, Bloomington (Indiana Memorial Union, Lobby Level)
Oct 3 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Fun for all ages
Board Game Night with Dr. Bruce
6:00 pm
Board Game Night with Dr. Bruce
@ The Game Preserve (College Mall), 2894 E 3rd St Suite #108, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Games are provided and can be taught by a GP employee, but feel free to bring your own games too!
Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington presents: Boys to Men
6:00 pm
Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington presents: Boys to Men
@ Steve & Connie Ferguson Crestmont Club, 1111 W 12th St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
We are excited to announce this year’s Featured Speakers are Scott Rolen, MLB Hall of Famer, and Jeff Mercer, IU Baseball Head Coach. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring dinner, a live auction, and an in-depth panel discussion …
DnD Night, with DM Sherman Schuck
6:00 pm
DnD Night, with DM Sherman Schuck
@ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm
Up for an adventure? Join us the 1st Thursday of every month for Dungeons and Dragons game night with your DM Sherman Schuck. Arrive a little before start time to reserve your spot as we …
Society of Women Engineers: Fall Kick Off Meeting!
6:00 pm
Society of Women Engineers: Fall Kick Off Meeting!
@ Switchyard Park - Pavilion, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Southwest Central Indiana Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Kick-off event 2024 Meet our new executive committee members and learn more about how you can get involved in SWE. Bring a friend, we’re always looking for …
31st Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Opening Show
7:00 pm
31st Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Opening Show
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Schedule: www.lotusfest.org/schedule
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Gordon Bonham with Rex Miller and Steve Mascari
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Gordon Bonham with Rex Miller and Steve Mascari
@ The Porthole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All Ages -Full backline provided. -Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm -Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm
Bloomington Songwriter Showcase, featuring Lenox Monroe / Suzette Weakley / David Kirk
7:00 pm
Bloomington Songwriter Showcase, featuring Lenox Monroe / Suzette Weakley / David Kirk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Film: SUGARCANE
7:00 pm
Film: SUGARCANE
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm
Indigenous Peoples’ Day screening. An investigation into abuse and missing children at a Native residential school ignites a reckoning on the nearby Sugarcane Reserve. Rating: R Year released: 2024
HIll Folk Music In-the-Round, with Christy Crandall / Amanda Webb / Elizabeth Lee
7:00 pm
HIll Folk Music In-the-Round, with Christy Crandall / Amanda Webb / Elizabeth Lee
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Killer Queen – A Tribute to Queen
7:30 pm
Killer Queen – A Tribute to Queen
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm
Featuring Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury | Door Time: 6:00 PM
Sanctuary City
7:30 pm
Sanctuary City
@ Wells Metz Theatre, 275 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm
Running Time: This production includes one fifteen-minute intermission In post-9/11 Newark, NJ, two teenagers who were brought to America as children become one another’s sanctuaries from harsh circumstances. When G becomes naturalized, she and B …
Ives Chamber and Chamber Orchestra Works
8:00 pm
Ives Chamber and Chamber Orchestra Works
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm
One Night Only With Steven Rogers!
8:00 pm
One Night Only With Steven Rogers!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Door Time: 7:00 PM Originally from Syracuse, NY Steven Rogers is comedian based in NYC who has been making others laugh for most of his life. Performing in clubs and theaters all over the country, …
Welcome to the Neighborhood
10:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 10:00 pm
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Bloomington Wool and Fiber Festival
9:00 am
Bloomington Wool and Fiber Festival
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Information at: www.woolandfiberfestival.org The Bloomington Wool & Fiber Festival showcases all our hard-working local and regional wool and fiber farmers, as well as the amazing things that are created with wool and fiber by our …
Quilts From The Heartland
9:00 am
Quilts From The Heartland
@ Monroe Convention Center, 302 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Members of the Bloomington Quilters Guild showcase their work in all genres of the quilting world, traditional, modern, applique and art quilts. Vendors, the “Treasure Shop” with fabrics, quilting notions, patterns, and books at fantastic …
Food Truck Friday
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Food Truck Friday is a beloved Bloomington event — experience the family-friendly community tradition yourself next time you visit B-Town. Swing by to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and …
Charles Ives Panel and Musicology Colloquium
12:30 pm
Charles Ives Panel and Musicology Colloquium
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 12:30 pm
Dave Sisson
5:00 pm
Ives String Quartet and Song Recital
5:00 pm
Ives String Quartet and Song Recital
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm
Pacifica Quartet with commentary by J. Peter Burkholder Ives: Scherzo for String Quartet Ives: String Quartet No. 1 Ives: String Quartet No. 2 Post-concert discussion with the performers Performed by IU Jacobs School of Music …
North Star Capoeira Celebration and 2nd CD release event – Coco Maduro
5:00 pm
North Star Capoeira Celebration and 2nd CD release event – Coco Maduro
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 W 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please mark your calendars and plan on attending an amazing Afro-Brazilian performance. “Coco Maduro” CD release and North Star Capoeira Angola Celebration will be happening on Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of October. …
October Art Market (followed by a Dance Party at 10pm)
5:00 pm
October Art Market (followed by a Dance Party at 10pm)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Opening Reception: Gallery Walk Show
5:00 pm
Opening Reception: Gallery Walk Show
@ By Hand Gallery, inside Fountain Square Mall at 101 W Kirkwood Suite 109, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
October 4th-November 16th. ‘Echoes in Watercolor’ Paintings by MinHsuan Peng MinHsuan Peng says . “This is my first solo show”. My painting reflects both the world around me but also who I am: it is …
Spooky Forest Group Show – October Gallery Walk
5:00 pm
Spooky Forest Group Show – October Gallery Walk
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Spooky Forest will be a Group Show featuring the best in ‘spooky art’ that Bloomington has to offer to usher us into spooky season.
“WE PAINT … Spaces and Faces!” Reception
5:00 pm
“WE PAINT … Spaces and Faces!” Reception
@ The Vault at Gallery Mortgage, 121 E 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An Art Exhibit of Watercolor Paintings for the 19th BWS annual Fall Membership Show Spaces and Faces: To each of us these words will spark different meanings, emotions, pull us into dreams or into our …
31st Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival
6:00 pm
31st Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival
@ Downtown Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 5 @ 12:00 am
Schedule: https://www.lotusfest.org/schedule
Low Landers
6:00 pm
Low Landers
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Make Your Own Broom Workshop
6:00 pm
Make Your Own Broom Workshop
@ The Burnished Raven, 311 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
One of the MOST essential tools in a witch’s toolkit is their broomstick! No there are plenty of places where one could purchase an already-built broom, but what if you could create one yourself? Join …
Ruben Guthrie
6:00 pm
Ruben Guthrie
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Bark Culture (Philly) // Technicolor Band
7:00 pm
Bark Culture (Philly) // Technicolor Band
@ Orbit Room, downstairs at 107 N College Ave, Ste 001, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
7PM DOORS
Christy Crandall // Sarah Flint
7:00 pm
Christy Crandall // Sarah Flint
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Colin Clark
7:00 pm
John Ryan Band
7:00 pm
John Ryan Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke, with Kelso
7:00 pm
The Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait Returns to The Comedy Attic!
7:00 pm
The Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait Returns to The Comedy Attic!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM Over the past several months, Bobcat Goldthwait has been on the creative fast track. As one of the most recognizable comedians in show business, Goldthwait unleashed his one of a kind …
The Regulators
7:00 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
7:30 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Prepare for an evening of hilarity as the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society takes on the classic tragedy of Macbeth—but with a comedic twist! In this side-splitting production, everything that can go …
Movies in the Parks presents: ParaNorman (PG, 2012)
7:30 pm
Movies in the Parks presents: ParaNorman (PG, 2012)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 S. Rogers St. on the main stage, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Movie starts at 7:30 p.m. or dusk | Runtime: 1 hr 33 min. Bloomington Parks and Recreation, Cicada Cinema, and the Ryder Film Series present free movies on the big screen in city parks. Movies …
Sanctuary City
7:30 pm
Sanctuary City
@ Wells Metz Theatre, 275 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm
Running Time: This production includes one fifteen-minute intermission In post-9/11 Newark, NJ, two teenagers who were brought to America as children become one another’s sanctuaries from harsh circumstances. When G becomes naturalized, she and B …
Barn of Terror Haunted House
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings!
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
@ Forbidden Hollows, 639 Anderson Rd, Bedford
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door. Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Gary Applegate and Joe Rock
8:00 pm
Gary Applegate and Joe Rock
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
WorldView / What Counts / GOGOGO (all ages, no alcohol)
8:00 pm
WorldView / What Counts / GOGOGO (all ages, no alcohol)
@ Roses Midwest, 417 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
DOORS 7:30PM Worldview (Springfield IL) | Straight edge hardcore. What Counts (Bloomington IN) | Tongue-and-cheek straight-edge hardcore. | bandcamp GOGOGO (Bloomington IN) | 2-piece fast-core. | bandcamp
Dark Hollow Union
9:00 pm
Dark Hollow Union
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 5 @ 1:00 am
Hank Ruff
9:00 pm
The Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait Returns to The Comedy Attic!
9:30 pm
The Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait Returns to The Comedy Attic!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 4 @ 9:30 pm – 11:15 pm
Door Time: 9:00 PM Over the past several months, Bobcat Goldthwait has been on the creative fast track. As one of the most recognizable comedians in show business, Goldthwait unleashed his one of a kind …
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Charles Ives Panel Series and Concerts
Charles Ives Panel Series and Concerts
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 5 all-day
Hilly Hundred Bike Ride (mention please for listeners to be aware of masses of bicyclists riding on County roads in Monroe and bordering counties)
Hilly Hundred Bike Ride (mention please for listeners to be aware of masses of bicyclists riding on County roads in Monroe and bordering counties)
@ Monroe, Brown, Lawrence, Greene, Owen and Morgan Counties
Oct 5 all-day
Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th St, Bedford
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Autumn Harvest Days
9:00 am
Autumn Harvest Days
@ Spring Mill State Park - Pioneer Village, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Welcome the return of Autumn… Pioneer style! Participate in fun-filled activities that represent fall in the 19th century. Don’t forget about the Campground Decorating Contest from 7-9 PM! Dress in your best Halloween costume and …
Bloomington Community Farmers Market, with music from Bloomington Peace Choir (11:30am)
9:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers Market, with music from Bloomington Peace Choir (11:30am)
@ Showers Common next to City Hall, 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
rain or shine Nestled in picturesque downtown charm and, in 2024, celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is a vital part of the local food culture. Market goers can expect to find …
Bloomington Wool and Fiber Festival
9:00 am
Bloomington Wool and Fiber Festival
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Information at: www.woolandfiberfestival.org The Bloomington Wool & Fiber Festival showcases all our hard-working local and regional wool and fiber farmers, as well as the amazing things that are created with wool and fiber by our …
Honey Harvest Festival
9:00 am
Honey Harvest Festival
@ Harp Commons, 1539 J St, Bedford
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
This unique event promotes pollinators, celebrates the harvest season, highlights local shopping opportunities, and supports Bedford’s vibrant community. The event will draw folks interested in the local honeybee market, beekeeping, and pollinators.
Quilts From The Heartland
9:00 am
Quilts From The Heartland
@ Monroe Convention Center, 302 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Members of the Bloomington Quilters Guild showcase their work in all genres of the quilting world, traditional, modern, applique and art quilts. Vendors, the “Treasure Shop” with fabrics, quilting notions, patterns, and books at fantastic …
Science Fest
9:00 am
Science Fest
@ IU’s Third Street Science Corridor, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Science Fest will take place in IU’s Third Street science corridor: in and around the Biology Building, Chemistry Buildings & Swain Hall, and in the Old Crescent area in and around Franklin Hall, the Student …
Woolery Farmers’ Market, with music from Destin Wernicke (9:00-10AM) / Anna Wrasse (10:30-Noon)
9:00 am
Woolery Farmers’ Market, with music from Destin Wernicke (9:00-10AM) / Anna Wrasse (10:30-Noon)
@ Woolery Mill front lot, 2250 W Sunstone Dr, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Destin Wernicke will treat us to some beautiful jazz piano as we sip your warm beverage of choice and stroll the market stalls. Destin is a native of Wisconsin and a master’s student at the …
Paint! Bloomington – Third Annual Paint Out
9:30 am
Paint! Bloomington – Third Annual Paint Out
@ Bryan Park - Woodlawn Shelter, 1020 S Woodlawn Ave, Bloomington (Next to the swimming pool)
Oct 5 @ 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Walk-Ins Welcome Paint Bloomington and enter your art in a competition, with categories for Professional Artists, Emerging Artists, Youth (7-11) and Teens (12-17). Artists check-in between 9.30 am and noon on the day of the …
Benefit for all of the Brown County Volunteer Fire Departments
10:00 am
Benefit for all of the Brown County Volunteer Fire Departments
@ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
12 Hours of Food, Fun & Music!Proceeds will benefit all Brown County Volunteer Fire Departments.We will have many great musicians performing, several food vendors and a silent auction. 50/50 Raffle drawn 10/11/24 at 8:00 pm …
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market: Apple Tasting
10:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market: Apple Tasting
@ Fernandez Plaza, in front of City Hall at 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Apple Tasting returns to the Farmers’ Market with the fruit of our area growers’ labors. Find a perfectly meaty, soft-skinned apple for an afternoon snack or a just-right firm and crisp apple for your favorite …
Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5k
10:00 am
Hoosiers Outrun Cancer 5k
@ Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 1001 East 17th St., Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Routes will stay within the Northeast quadrant of the IU Campus, so caution listeners to be aware of runners in that area. Info: hoosiersoutruncancer.org
Multicultural Storytime
10:00 am
Multicultural Storytime
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Come listen to stories in different languages, presented by the IU Cognitive Development Lab! Featured languages for October are Vietnamese, Korean, and English!
South Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance Monthly Meeting
10:15 am
South Central Indiana Braver Angels Alliance Monthly Meeting
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 5 @ 10:15 am – 12:45 pm
55th Annual Cataract Volunteer Fire Department Bean Dinner Festival
10:30 am
55th Annual Cataract Volunteer Fire Department Bean Dinner Festival
@ Cataract Volunteer Fire Department, 9582 Hi Ridge Trail, Spencer,
Oct 5 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Live music, raffles, 100 + vendors, crafts, antiques and more! Food options range from Ham & Beans to tacos, Ice Cream, BBQ, and more! Head to the Fire Department’s Facebook to learn more!
Saturday Crafternoon
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon
@ Wylie House Museum, 307 E 2nd St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Spin your creativity into a spiderweb suncatcher at the Wylie House! While you work, weave spooky fall stories about 19th century Bloomington into your mind! You don’t want to miss getting caught in the Wylie …
Lotus in the Park
12:00 pm
Lotus in the Park
@ Waldron, Hill and Buskirk Park, 331 South Washington St., Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday’s Schedule: www.lotusfest.org/schedule
Spencer Pride Festival and Parade
12:00 pm
Spencer Pride Festival and Parade
@ commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This year’s event is the 17th in-person festival hosted by Spencer Pride. Organizers promise to deliver on the same all-ages, all-abilities, family-friendly atmosphere while introducing diverse new elements that are sure to welcome an even …
Cody Williams
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Day
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Day
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
These events are free, and open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor …
Make Your Own Broom Workshop
1:00 pm
Make Your Own Broom Workshop
@ The Burnished Raven, 311 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
One of the MOST essential tools in a witch’s toolkit is their broomstick! No there are plenty of places where one could purchase an already-built broom, but what if you could create one yourself? Join …
Trick or Treat Trail
1:00 pm
Trick or Treat Trail
@ RCA Community Park, 1400 W RCA Park Dr, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dress up the family in your favorite costumes and play themed games and win prizes while waiting for your turn to tour the trail of our favorite childhood storybook characters, played by the theater students …
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington (Lab A and/or garden)
Oct 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice. STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, …
Film: CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL SEATTLE 2024: BEST OF THE FEST ANIMATION SHOWCASE
4:00 pm
Film: CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL SEATTLE 2024: BEST OF THE FEST ANIMATION SHOWCASE
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm
Austin James
5:00 pm
Doug Dillman
5:00 pm
Hairbangers Ball / The Big 80’s
5:00 pm
Hairbangers Ball / The Big 80’s
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Oct 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
North Star Capoeira Celebration and 2nd CD release event – Coco Maduro
5:00 pm
North Star Capoeira Celebration and 2nd CD release event – Coco Maduro
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 W 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please mark your calendars and plan on attending an amazing Afro-Brazilian performance. “Coco Maduro” CD release and North Star Capoeira Angola Celebration will be happening on Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th of October. …
Wildcare and Bulter Winery present: Wine and Wildlife – Spooky Style
5:00 pm
Wildcare and Bulter Winery present: Wine and Wildlife – Spooky Style
@ Butler Winery and Vineyards, 6200 E Robinson Rd, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Guests will enjoy wine sampling, live music, a silent auction, and our animal ambassadors! As usual, this is a family-friendly event, all ages are welcome, and in celebration of Halloween, wear your costumes for a …
31st Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival
6:00 pm
31st Annual Lotus World Music and Arts Festival
@ Downtown Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 12:30 am
Saturday’s schedule: www.lotusfest.org/schedule
Dakota Curtis and the Dark, with opener, Albert Nolting
6:00 pm
Dakota Curtis and the Dark, with opener, Albert Nolting
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jony’s Birthday Special!- with JonyP quartet
6:00 pm
Jony’s Birthday Special!- with JonyP quartet
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Led by French-Canadian musician Jony Perron, JonyP quartet is not your typical Jazz quartet. With a modern, groovy approach to old Jazz standards, spiced with Latin flavors and sprinkled with mesmerizing solos, this musical experience …
People of the Park Hike
6:00 pm
People of the Park Hike
@ McCormick's Creek State Park, Dee Run Shelter, 250 McCormick's Creek Park Road, Spencer
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
(Hike) Meet Naturalist Jessie at Deer Run Shelter to take a short hike to learn about the Peden farmstead. Settling at McCormick’s Creek beautiful landscape caused harsh living conditions. Come hear stories of the Peden …
Rig’B / Psaltery / Promweather / Levi Tedrow and The Remnants
6:00 pm
Rig’B / Psaltery / Promweather / Levi Tedrow and The Remnants
@ The Pink Poodle House Venue, 917 North Fairview St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The McGuires
6:00 pm
The McGuires
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Early Grey / Hey Calypso / Bachelorette / Final Girl (all ages)
6:30 pm
Early Grey / Hey Calypso / Bachelorette / Final Girl (all ages)
@ Roses Midwest, 417 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 6:30 pm
Doors 6
Live Music from Brett Denney
6:30 pm
Angie White Duo
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Jackson Snelling
7:00 pm
Jackson Snelling
@ Mitchell Opera House, 217 N 7th St, Mitchell
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jackson Snelling is a 21-year-old accomplished singer-songwriter and pianist from Austin, Indiana. Jackson was a contestant on NBC’s The Voice Season 24 and was on the first ever Team Reba. Jackson was a 2021 American …
Low Speed Chase
7:00 pm
The Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait Returns to The Comedy Attic!
7:00 pm
The Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait Returns to The Comedy Attic!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM Over the past several months, Bobcat Goldthwait has been on the creative fast track. As one of the most recognizable comedians in show business, Goldthwait unleashed his one of a kind …
Forrest Turner
7:30 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
7:30 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Prepare for an evening of hilarity as the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society takes on the classic tragedy of Macbeth—but with a comedic twist! In this side-splitting production, everything that can go …
Sanctuary City
7:30 pm
Sanctuary City
@ Wells Metz Theatre, 275 N Jordan Ave, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm
Running Time: This production includes one fifteen-minute intermission In post-9/11 Newark, NJ, two teenagers who were brought to America as children become one another’s sanctuaries from harsh circumstances. When G becomes naturalized, she and B …
Barn of Terror Haunted House
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings!
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
@ Forbidden Hollows, 639 Anderson Rd, Bedford
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door. Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
HAUNTED OLDIES SELECTIONS FROM XEROX THE KIDD
8:00 pm
HAUNTED OLDIES SELECTIONS FROM XEROX THE KIDD
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm
Karaoke
8:00 pm
One Night in Memphis: The official and number one tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash
8:00 pm
One Night in Memphis: The official and number one tribute to Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm
Door Time 6:30 PM “One Night in Memphis” features over 90 minutes of pure rockabilly, country, gospel and rock and roll in a very authentic and energetic presentation featuring nationally known talent. The show recreates …
The Blankenship Band
8:00 pm
The Blankenship Band
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Beyond the Binary
9:00 pm
Beyond the Binary
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Oliver Closeoff and Kitt St Clair are bringing you their all trans and non-binary show for your Halloween enjoyment! Starring Cadence Kalinda Miss Thang Starletta
Jukebox Luke
9:00 pm
The Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait Returns to The Comedy Attic!
9:30 pm
The Legendary Bobcat Goldthwait Returns to The Comedy Attic!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 5 @ 9:30 pm – 11:15 pm
Door Time: 9:00 PM Over the past several months, Bobcat Goldthwait has been on the creative fast track. As one of the most recognizable comedians in show business, Goldthwait unleashed his one of a kind …
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2024 Run for the Animals + Barktoberfest
8:00 am
2024 Run for the Animals + Barktoberfest
@ Karst Farm Park, 2450 S Endwright Rd, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
29th Annual Run for the Animals & Barktoberfest | Presented by The Dog House New award categories! New age group categories added this for more chances to earn some PAW! The Paw Passport! Visit different …
Autumn Harvest Days
9:00 am
Autumn Harvest Days
@ Spring Mill State Park - Pioneer Village, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Welcome the return of Autumn… Pioneer style! Participate in fun-filled activities that represent fall in the 19th century. Don’t forget about the Campground Decorating Contest from 7-9 PM! Dress in your best Halloween costume and …
55th Annual Cataract Volunteer Fire Department Bean Dinner Festival
10:30 am
55th Annual Cataract Volunteer Fire Department Bean Dinner Festival
@ Cataract Volunteer Fire Department, 9582 Hi Ridge Trail, Spencer,
Oct 6 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Live music, raffles, 100 + vendors, crafts, antiques and more! Food options range from Ham & Beans to tacos, Ice Cream, BBQ, and more! Head to the Fire Department’s Facebook to learn more!
Lotus Festival Unwind Yoga
11:00 am
Lotus Festival Unwind Yoga
@ 505 Theater, 505 West 4th St., Bloomington (The FAR Center)
Oct 6 @ 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
Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Allie Jean
1:00 pm
Bloomington Ukulele Club
1:00 pm
Bloomington Ukulele Club
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chess Meeting
1:00 pm
Chess Meeting
@ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Live Music from Dark Hollow Duo (1-3PM) / Mudbone (3-5:30PM)
1:00 pm
Live Music from Dark Hollow Duo (1-3PM) / Mudbone (3-5:30PM)
@ The Rusty Gator, 1521 J St, Bedford
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Super Sunday
1:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
2:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
@ Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
PG for action/peril and thematic elements. From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of …
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
2:30 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 6 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Prepare for an evening of hilarity as the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society takes on the classic tragedy of Macbeth—but with a comedic twist! In this side-splitting production, everything that can go …
2024 Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Closing Concert
3:00 pm
2024 Lotus World Music and Arts Festival Closing Concert
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Sunday’s Closing Show Schedule: www.lotusfest.org/schedule
First Sunday Prose Reading
4:00 pm
First Sunday Prose Reading
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents the First Sunday Prose Reading Series at the Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe. They’re celebrating Halloween a little early, with featured readers Rebekah Spivey and James Dorr, who have …
Otto and the Moaners / Jaded Ravins / Elijah Batson /Alex Swartzentruber
5:30 pm
Otto and the Moaners / Jaded Ravins / Elijah Batson /Alex Swartzentruber
@ Switchyard House Venue, 1417 South Monon Drive, Blomington
Oct 6 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Potluck at 5: 30 pm Music at 6 pm
Movies in the Parks presents: Pink Panther (1963)
7:30 pm
Movies in the Parks presents: Pink Panther (1963)
@ Bryan Park, 1001 S Henderson St, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:15 pm
Movie starts at 7:30 p.m. or dusk | Runtime: 1 hr 55 min. This movie is being shown in memory of Peter LoPilato. Bloomington Parks and Recreation, Cicada Cinema, and the Ryder Film Series present …
Sunday Funday Karaoke
8:00 pm
Sunday Funday Karaoke
@ The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+)
9:00 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 7 @ 1:00 am
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Salt Creek Covered Bridges: Self-Guided Boat Tour
7:00 am
Salt Creek Covered Bridges: Self-Guided Boat Tour
@ Monroe Lake, 4850 S State Rd 446, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
This event is part of Monroe Lake’s 60th Anniversary Celebration! For a full list of anniversary events, see https://events.in.gov/event/60th-anniversary-events-monroe-lake As part of the reservoir’s 60th anniversary celebration this year, Monroe Lake has released a self-guided …
VITAL English Language Group – Creative Writing with Merle Bachman (18+)
11:00 am
VITAL English Language Group – Creative Writing with Merle Bachman (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
New English speakers will practice creative writing skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Author Mandy Matney Meet n’ Greet
12:00 pm
Author Mandy Matney Meet n’ Greet
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Come meet Mandy Matney, author of Blood on their Hands for a meet n’ greet and signing!
Introducing Groupmuse: A Musician-Owned Cooperative
12:00 pm
Introducing Groupmuse: A Musician-Owned Cooperative
@ Jacobs School of Music - Merrill Hall, Room: MU011, 1201 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Join members of Groupmuse to find out about the Bloomington launch of a worker- and musician-owned cooperative seeking to uplift artists and strengthen broader community bonds through live, intimate performances of historically-rooted music. Get to …
Festival of Ghost Stories Auditions (18+)
6:00 pm
Festival of Ghost Stories Auditions (18+)
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Bloomington Storytellers Guild will hold auditions for its annual Festival of Ghost Stories. Stories should be less than 12 minutes and appropriate for an adult audience. This is an oral storytelling event done without …
Medicare 101
6:00 pm
Medicare 101
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come and meet with a trained volunteer and receive free, impartial information about Medicare.
Runcible Spoon fundraiser for Hurricane Helene
6:30 pm
Runcible Spoon fundraiser for Hurricane Helene
@ Runcible Spoon, 412 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 6:30 pm
Join us for an evening of music and storytelling to support communities in Western North Carolina and East Tennessee affected by the recent disasters of Hurricane Helene. Enjoy performances from artists and tales from the …
LGBTQ+ Culture Center’s Speaking of Excellence hosts, A Conversation with Byron Perkins.
7:00 pm
LGBTQ+ Culture Center’s Speaking of Excellence hosts, A Conversation with Byron Perkins.
@ Indiana University - Ballantine Hall - Room 013, 1020 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
In honor of LGBTQ+ History Month Nalini Krishnan, President of the Queer Student Union, will have a fireside chat with Byron followed by a Q&A session. Byron is a former collegiate football player, with professional …
Recital of Ives songs paired with songs that inspired them
8:00 pm
Recital of Ives songs paired with songs that inspired them
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm
Recital of Ives songs paired with songs that inspired them IU Jacobs School of Music Voice and Piano Faculty and Students
Tom Walsh Jazz Ensemble
8:00 pm
Tom Walsh Jazz Ensemble
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Design Meetup: Design and Donuts
8:30 am
Design Meetup: Design and Donuts
@ The Mill - cafe, 642 N Madison St, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
A casual monthly meetup over coffee and donuts. Open to all creatives!
NonProfit Alliance of Monroe County Outreach Monthly Breakfast Meeting, discussing “Building Bridges Among Businesses and Nonprofit Sectors” facilitated by Renae Christianson, Regional Opportunity Initiatives
8:30 am
NonProfit Alliance of Monroe County Outreach Monthly Breakfast Meeting, discussing “Building Bridges Among Businesses and Nonprofit Sectors” facilitated by Renae Christianson, Regional Opportunity Initiatives
@ Brightside Cafe, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Suite 21 (lower level of Fountain Square), Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversations About Movies & Life with David Sylvester (18+)
10:30 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversations About Movies & Life with David Sylvester (18+)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Conversations about movies and life. New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Kids Garden
4:30 pm
Kids Garden
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 8 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join Georgia in the garden for this kid-focused, drop-in, and hands-on time in the garden. Pop in any time during this hour to join in.
Carl Bernstein and Friends: Journalism in a Polarized Election Landscape, hosted by Media School Dean David Tolchinsky
6:00 pm
Carl Bernstein and Friends: Journalism in a Polarized Election Landscape, hosted by Media School Dean David Tolchinsky
@ Indiana University - Franklin Hall, 601 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington (The Media School, Presidents Hall)
Oct 8 @ 6:00 pm
Poynter Chair and Roy W. Howard Journalist-in-Residence Carl Bernstein will visit campus for public discussions throughout the year, beginning with this discussion hosted by Media School Dean David Tolchinsky. Other guests on the panel will …
Author Event with Andrew Welsh-Huggins
6:30 pm
Author Event with Andrew Welsh-Huggins
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us in the Morgenstern Books café for an evening in conversation with author Andrew Welsh-Huggins, discussing his latest mystery novel Sick to Death.
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 6:30 pm
ENO
7:00 pm
Guest Recital – Marko Topchii, guitar
7:00 pm
Guest Recital – Marko Topchii, guitar
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
HooMac Songwriter’s Spotlight, featuring Micah McCauley / Jan Bell / Dan and Faith
7:00 pm
HooMac Songwriter’s Spotlight, featuring Micah McCauley / Jan Bell / Dan and Faith
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Hoosier Original Music Association (HooMac) team is very exited to be presenting the last of our Songwriter’s Spotlight series. This is going to be a great night of music sponsored by Visit Bloomington and …
Monroe County Civil War Roundtable
7:00 pm
Monroe County Civil War Roundtable
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
For those Civil War enthusiasts in our community, the Civil War Roundtable is the place to gather for conversation and camaraderie. Meetings open to any and all that would like to learn about the raids, …
Sip and Sing: Weekly Adult Group Music Class (21+)
7:30 pm
Sip and Sing: Weekly Adult Group Music Class (21+)
@ Davis Academy of Music, 336 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sip & Sing is a 21+ event where adults get to learn to sing in a low-pressure environment and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
Concert: Ives Sacred Choral Music
8:00 pm
Concert: Ives Sacred Choral Music
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm
Dominick DiOrio, director, with commentary by J. Peter Burkholder. Selection of Ives pieces. Post-concert discussion with the performers
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
FIREHOUSE SESSION: Hiss Golden Messenger (Live WFHB Broadcast)
1:20 pm
FIREHOUSE SESSION: Hiss Golden Messenger (Live WFHB Broadcast)
@ Your favorite WFHB frequency or streaming from WFHB.org
Oct 9 @ 1:20 pm – 2:00 pm
Tune in for our Firehouse Session with Hiss Golden Messenger ahead of the special solo set at The Buskirk Chumley Theater performing the 2010 record “Bad Debt” in its entirety, along with other favorites. Tickets …
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
3:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
@ Clear Creek Trail, W Tapp Road, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 3:00 pm
**Please email Cindy Houston ([email protected]) if you would like to participate**
Elect Connect
3:00 pm
Elect Connect
@ The John Waldron Arts Center Auditorium, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Hosted by: Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce | Register Join the Bloomington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) and the Chamber for a networking event that allows their members and the community to talk to and hear …
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 9 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. Guardians must stay on-site and are welcome to shop in the pantry during this time, or …
Spooky Stories Around the Campfire
5:00 pm
Spooky Stories Around the Campfire
@ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Design & 3D Print a Pumpkin (age 16 and up)
6:00 pm
Design & 3D Print a Pumpkin (age 16 and up)
@ Level Up Digital Creativity Center, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us to learn the basics of 3D printing by making your very own pumpkin in Tinkercad! Please note that you may need to return at a later date to collect your print. Age 16 …
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Amethyst House presents: Hiss Golden Messenger Solo Plays “Bad Debt” and Other Favorites
7:00 pm
Amethyst House presents: Hiss Golden Messenger Solo Plays “Bad Debt” and Other Favorites
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Support from Hannah Frances | DOOR TIME 6:30 pm Don’t miss a special solo set from Hiss Golden Messenger, performing the 2010 record “Bad Debt” in its entirety, along with other favorites. Coming to Buskirk Chumley …
Bloomington Sex Salon Hosted by Dr. Debby Herbenick: A conversation with Doug Braun-Harvey, author of Sexual Health Principles: A New Way to Think About Sex (18+)
7:00 pm
Bloomington Sex Salon Hosted by Dr. Debby Herbenick: A conversation with Doug Braun-Harvey, author of Sexual Health Principles: A New Way to Think About Sex (18+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm
Call and Response Jazz Series: Twin Talk Album Release, John Raymond (shows at 7:30pm and 9 pm)
7:30 pm
Call and Response Jazz Series: Twin Talk Album Release, John Raymond (shows at 7:30pm and 9 pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music by the Far Flung String Band, Calling by Kyla Wargel
7:30 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music by the Far Flung String Band, Calling by Kyla Wargel
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Intro lesson at 7 pm
Concert Orchestra – Jeffery Meyer, conductor; Gilbert Kalish, guest piano
8:00 pm
Concert Orchestra – Jeffery Meyer, conductor; Gilbert Kalish, guest piano
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jaded Ravins / Coda Canyons
8:00 pm
Jaded Ravins / Coda Canyons
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 8:00 pm
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
8:30 pm
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
@ Kirkwood Observatory, 119 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington (Dunn's Woods, inside IU's Sample Gates)
Oct 9 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Times change with sunset. Check website for specific date. Check out the Bloomington Clear Sky Chart too.
Welcome to the Neighborhood
10:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 10:00 pm
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STEM Saturday – Science of the World
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington (Lab A and/or garden)
Oct 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice. STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, …
Spooky Video Game Trivia (ages 12-19)
3:30 pm
Spooky Video Game Trivia (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 10 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
5:00 pm
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursdays in October This month in Discovery Time we are going to explore the natural world! Many studies show that early environmental education benefits children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Through a blend of …
Board Game Night with Dr. Bruce
6:00 pm
Board Game Night with Dr. Bruce
@ The Game Preserve (College Mall), 2894 E 3rd St Suite #108, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Games are provided and can be taught by a GP employee, but feel free to bring your own games too!
Uvula
6:00 pm
Writers Guild Spoken Word Series, with April Ridge / Boy Dirt Car / A. S. Coomer (Open Mic to follow)
6:00 pm
Writers Guild Spoken Word Series, with April Ridge / Boy Dirt Car / A. S. Coomer (Open Mic to follow)
@ Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm
APRIL RIDGE scrawls messages in the night on the clouds that dreams are made of. She whispers sweet nothings to the muses of time and revels in the chance to swim in the deep nothingness …
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Joel Gragg and The Filaments
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Joel Gragg and The Filaments
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Ages 21+ -Full backline provided. -Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm -Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm
Cicada Cinema and BCT presents: Popcorn (1991)
7:00 pm
Cicada Cinema and BCT presents: Popcorn (1991)
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
PRESENTED BY Cicada Cinema & The Buskirk-Chumley Theater Spooky pre-show fun: 6:30pm Synopsis: Popcorn (1991) follows a group of college students holding a film festival in an old theater (similar to the 102 year-old Buskirk-Chumley!?!). Among the movies …
Film: HIGH FIDELITY
7:00 pm
Film: HIGH FIDELITY
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm
John Cusack is Rob Gordon, the owner of a semi-failing record store located on one of the back streets of Chicago. He sells music the old-fashioned way—on vinyl—with his two wacky clerks, the hysterically funny …
Hill Folk Music Series: Feathered Mason
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Feathered Mason
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lenox Monroe
7:00 pm
Lenox Monroe
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SCA – Renaissance Dance Practice
7:00 pm
SCA – Renaissance Dance Practice
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Live: Jim Hayden and the Country Playboys Band
7:30 pm
Live: Jim Hayden and the Country Playboys Band
@ Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm
JKSRSJKJ Ensemble + Quass/Allen/Douglas
8:00 pm
JKSRSJKJ Ensemble + Quass/Allen/Douglas
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm
One Night Only – Holly Lynnea!
8:00 pm
One Night Only – Holly Lynnea!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Door Time: 7:00 PM From Louisville, the savagely funny Holly Lynnea brings a biting wit and steely-eyed confidence honed over years in the game. She is also a writer and actress who can be seen …
Yours Truly
10:00 pm
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Food Truck Friday
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Food Truck Friday is a beloved Bloomington event — experience the family-friendly community tradition yourself next time you visit B-Town. Swing by to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and …
Indiana Secretary of State
1:00 pm
Indiana Secretary of State
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Friday Musicale
1:15 pm
Friday Musicale
@ St Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 1:15 pm
The first concert program of the Friday Musicale for the 2024-2025 year will consist of a Potpourri of Jacobs Music Students: Benjamin Gittens, Pianist Danqi Zeng, Violinist Maggie Lynn, Soprano Lauren Smith, Soprano John Musila, …
MFT 90’s Fest: Bloomington’s Musical Family Reunion shows [SOLD OUT]
5:00 pm
MFT 90’s Fest: Bloomington’s Musical Family Reunion shows [SOLD OUT]
@ Blockhouse Bar + Backdoor, 205 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm – 11:59 pm
This event is sold out and the wait list is closed. Ever dream of all your favorite Bloomington bands reuniting, and reliving a weekend that could have happened somewhere in the 90’s? Well, we have …
Taylor Hernly
5:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Educational Speaker
6:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Educational Speaker
@ Noodles & Company, 2560 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm
Michelle Moss (Volunteer Network): “Volunteering in our Community” **Please contact Debra Mitchell ([email protected]) and Janice Rickert ([email protected]) if you have more ideas!
Japonize Elephants
6:00 pm
Japonize Elephants
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm
Steve Houck and Carolyn Dutton
6:00 pm
Steve Houck and Carolyn Dutton
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Why Store, with openers Flick ‘N Rainwater
6:00 pm
The Why Store, with openers Flick ‘N Rainwater
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Descent
7:00 pm
Gary D Brown
7:00 pm
Justin Case Band
7:00 pm
Mike Vecchione’s Bloomington Debut!
7:00 pm
Mike Vecchione’s Bloomington Debut!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM Mike Vecchione is a New York City-based comedian, who has been performing in the city and across the country for more than 20 years. A former special education teacher, Mike got …
Rival Showdown Pro Wrestling – “Where Eagles Dare”
7:00 pm
Rival Showdown Pro Wrestling – “Where Eagles Dare”
@ Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3100 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm
DOORS @ 6pm Get ready for an action-packed night of live wrestling! Watch wrestlers like Schaff, Cole Raddrick, Rachel Armstrong, Jack Vaughn, Matt Cross, and more battle it out in the ring! The event is …
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
7:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
@ Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
PG for action/peril and thematic elements. From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of …
Tim O’Malley
7:00 pm
Tim O’Malley
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Fresh Horses: Tribute to Garth Brooks
7:30 pm
Fresh Horses: Tribute to Garth Brooks
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm
Howl at the Moon
7:30 pm
Howl at the Moon
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
All dog owners and animal lovers are invited to a glow-in-the-dark walk in Switchyard Park! Walk about 1 1/2 miles on a paved loop through the park. The first 50 dogs receive a glow stick …
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
7:30 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Prepare for an evening of hilarity as the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society takes on the classic tragedy of Macbeth—but with a comedic twist! In this side-splitting production, everything that can go …
Barley Priest Duo
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings!
Benjamin Tod and Lost Dog Street Band with Nolan Taylor
8:00 pm
Benjamin Tod and Lost Dog Street Band with Nolan Taylor
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
@ Forbidden Hollows, 639 Anderson Rd, Bedford
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door. Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Karaoke
8:00 pm
Kirsten Peckham Band // The Matriarch
8:00 pm
Kirsten Peckham Band // The Matriarch
@ Orbit Room, downstairs at 107 N College Ave, Suite 001, Bloomingt
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Doors 7PM | All Ages Kirsten Peckham is a singer-songwriter from the Louisville, Kentucky area. Her musical style is influenced by a wide variety of genres, including soul, jazz, rockabilly, folk, and more. Her vocals …
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils – When It Shines: The Final Tour
8:00 pm
The Ozark Mountain Daredevils – When It Shines: The Final Tour
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm
Door Time 6:30 PM The Ozark Mountain Daredevils will bring the When It Shines: The Final Tour with fan favorites including “If You Wanna Get To Heaven”, “Jackie Blue”, “Chicken Train”, “Standing On The Rock” and …
Mike Vecchione’s Bloomington Debut!
9:15 pm
Mike Vecchione’s Bloomington Debut!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 11 @ 9:15 pm – 11:00 pm
Door Time: 8:15 PM Mike Vecchione is a New York City-based comedian, who has been performing in the city and across the country for more than 20 years. A former special education teacher, Mike got …
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A Fair of the Arts
8:00 am
A Fair of the Arts
@ Fernandez Plaza, 401 N Morton St (in front of City Hall), Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Shop for hand made art and fine crafts! Bloomington Parks and Recreation hosts a celebration of art and community with the sales, demonstrations, and displays of art and fine crafts by local and regional artists.
Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th St, Bedford
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
1800’s Music Weekend
9:00 am
1800’s Music Weekend
@ Spring Mill State Park - Pioneer Village, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enjoy the music that Spring Mill residents would have listened to. Get this event on your calendar so you can come be serenaded by fiddles, banjos, guitars, and more! We have a wonderful line up …
Sassafras Audubon Society (SAS) Bird Feeder Cleaning
9:00 am
Sassafras Audubon Society (SAS) Bird Feeder Cleaning
@ Bloomington Hardware, 2700 E Covenanter Dr, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Your feeders will be cleaned and sanitized to protect the birds you love. Feeders can be dropped off between 9am-2pm, then picked up between 2pm–4pm that same day.
Woolery Farmers’ Market, with music from Deke Hager + Phil Starkey
9:00 am
Woolery Farmers’ Market, with music from Deke Hager + Phil Starkey
@ Woolery Mill front lot, 2250 W Sunstone Dr, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Deke Hager and Phil Starkey, both of the band GOUT, will perform two sets of originals and a mix of classic folk, blues, and some Americana Classics. Deke and Phil are both long time veterans …
Bloomington Open Studios Tour, For a map of the locations of the studios go to bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com
10:00 am
Bloomington Open Studios Tour, For a map of the locations of the studios go to bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
For a map of the locations of the studios go to bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com.
Makevention 2024
10:00 am
Makevention 2024
@ Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Demonstrations, workshops, food trucks, and all kinds of cool things happening all day. Kids will have a fun scavenger hunt to complete and there will be plenty of adult activities as well!
The 15th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
10:00 am
The 15th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
@ Monroe County Courthouse, 100 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Presented by the Bloomington Creative Glass Center 10:30am til 3:00pm … or once all of the pumpkins are gone!
Hoosier Stitchers
10:15 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 12 @ 10:15 am – 5:15 pm
Saturday Crafternoon
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon
@ Wylie House Museum, 307 E 2nd St, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Spin your creativity into a spiderweb suncatcher at the Wylie House! While you work, weave spooky fall stories about 19th century Bloomington into your mind! You don’t want to miss getting caught in the Wylie …
Discardia Mending Day
12:00 pm
Discardia Mending Day
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop in and bring any clothes or other textiles in need of repair; please clean items first. Discardia will be on-hand to show you how to mend them or do it for you. All ages.
Witch Faire
12:00 pm
Witch Faire
@ Monroe Convention Center, 302 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Welcome to the Second Annual Witch Faire! The Witch Faire is a yearly trade show where all things witchy and spooky are on display. We have vendors from all across the states, including several local …
Cider Fest
1:00 pm
Cider Fest
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
2024 Cider Fest and 15th Anniversary at the Orchard! Celebrate with cider tastings, apple treats, and fun activities for all ages. Enjoy guided tours, live music, pumpkin painting, and more! Let’s make unforgettable memories together! …
Rich Hardesty
1:00 pm
Ruben Guthrie
2:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
2:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
@ Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
PG for action/peril and thematic elements. From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of …
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington (Lab A and/or garden)
Oct 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice. STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, …
Ciara Haskett
5:00 pm
Free Outlaw Country Music Fest, with: Doug Dillman / Low Landers / Daniel Mason / Sabastien Bordeaux
5:00 pm
Free Outlaw Country Music Fest, with: Doug Dillman / Low Landers / Daniel Mason / Sabastien Bordeaux
@ Story Inn, 6404 IN-135, Nashville
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm
We ask everyone to bring a canned food item to benefit Mothers Cupboard! Join us for another amazing free concert with outlaw country music! Doug Dillman opens with low landers coming on after and then …
MFT 90’s Fest: Bloomington’s Musical Family Reunion shows [SOLD OUT]
5:00 pm
MFT 90’s Fest: Bloomington’s Musical Family Reunion shows [SOLD OUT]
@ Blockhouse Bar + Backdoor, 205 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 5:00 pm – 11:59 pm
This event is sold out and the wait list is closed. Ever dream of all your favorite Bloomington bands reuniting, and reliving a weekend that could have happened somewhere in the 90’s? Well, we have …
Novelle
5:00 pm
Conner Berry Band
6:00 pm
Conner Berry Band
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dog Named Floyd
6:00 pm
Dog Named Floyd
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Postmodern Jazz Quartet Relaunches Into Orbit
6:00 pm
The Postmodern Jazz Quartet Relaunches Into Orbit
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm
POE-try with IU Auditorium
6:30 pm
POE-try with IU Auditorium
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Head to the Morgenstern Books café for a joint event with IU Auditorium about all things poetry and Edgar Allan Poe!
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Common Ground Trio
7:00 pm
Doug Dillman
7:00 pm
Hipskind and McKinney
7:00 pm
Hipskind and McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington (Cascades Inn)
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Hoosier Original Music Association (HooMac) team is very exited to be presenting the last of our Songwriter’s Spotlight series. This is going to be a great night of music sponsored by Visit Bloomington and …
Lick Creek Band
7:00 pm
Lick Creek Band
@ Mitchell Opera House, 217 N 7th St, Mitchell
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lick Creek Band plays a unique brand of electric acoustic music ranging seamlessly through rock, pop, jazz, and original tunes, all flavored with the sweetness of the traditional acoustic sound. Vocal harmony is the most …
Mike Vecchione’s Bloomington Debut!
7:00 pm
Mike Vecchione’s Bloomington Debut!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM Mike Vecchione is a New York City-based comedian, who has been performing in the city and across the country for more than 20 years. A former special education teacher, Mike got …
Tale Blazing
7:00 pm
Tale Blazing
@ At The Hundredth Hill Artist Retreat, 8275 N Fish Rd, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Fire. Forest. Story. That’s the heart of Tale Blazing, an event created by art project MDWST Fable in collaboration with The Hundredth Hill Artist Retreat and SoulCraft Bloomington. Tale Blazing harnesses the power of tales told …
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
7:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
@ Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
PG for action/peril and thematic elements. From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of …
Jaylen Martinez
7:30 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
7:30 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Prepare for an evening of hilarity as the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society takes on the classic tragedy of Macbeth—but with a comedic twist! In this side-splitting production, everything that can go …
T2 presents: Buffet’s Margaritaville
7:30 pm
T2 presents: Buffet’s Margaritaville
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN
Oct 12 @ 7:30 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings!
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
@ Forbidden Hollows, 639 Anderson Rd, Bedford
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door. Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Masters of Illusion – Live!
8:00 pm
Masters of Illusion – Live!
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm
Door Time 6:30 PM Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is filled with modern illusions and arts of deception performed live on stage.
Ryan Road
8:00 pm
Thunderstruck
8:00 pm
Maeve & Quinn // The Matriarch / Claire Pendreigh
8:30 pm
Maeve & Quinn // The Matriarch / Claire Pendreigh
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Ages 21+ Described as “anything but ordinary” by the Chicago Tribune, MAEVE & QUINN is the duo of Alaskan twin sisters Maris and Bryce O’Tierney, multi-instrumentalists, songwriters, and composers. Maeve & Quinn’s music fuses alt …
Jake Dodds – 90’s Country Night
9:00 pm
Jake Dodds – 90’s Country Night
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 9:00 pm
Mike Vecchione’s Bloomington Debut!
9:15 pm
Mike Vecchione’s Bloomington Debut!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 12 @ 9:15 pm – 11:00 pm
Door Time: 8:15 PM Mike Vecchione is a New York City-based comedian, who has been performing in the city and across the country for more than 20 years. A former special education teacher, Mike got …
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1800’s Music Weekend
9:00 am
1800’s Music Weekend
@ Spring Mill State Park - Pioneer Village, 3333 State Road 60 East, Mitchell
Oct 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Enjoy the music that Spring Mill residents would have listened to. Get this event on your calendar so you can come be serenaded by fiddles, banjos, guitars, and more! We have a wonderful line up …
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market
11:00 am
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market
@ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bloomington Open Studios Tour, For a map of the locations of the studios go to bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com
12:00 pm
Bloomington Open Studios Tour, For a map of the locations of the studios go to bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com
Oct 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For a map of the locations of the studios go to bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com.
Poetry on Demand with Avery Rist
12:30 pm
Poetry on Demand with Avery Rist
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 12:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Avery Rist is back in the Morgenstern Books café with unique poetry on demand for you! Stop by her table this Sunday afternoon!
Bloomington Ukulele Club
1:00 pm
Bloomington Ukulele Club
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Jess Jones
1:00 pm
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic for Cats and Dogs
1:00 pm
Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic for Cats and Dogs
@ Mannered Mutts, 611 W 11th St, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Monroe County Humane Association veterinary team and Mannered Mutts are hosting a pop-up mobile vaccine clinic! No appointment needed; all are welcome! A range of services are available, including legally mandated rabies vaccines for …
April and James Combs from Arson Garden: Concert and Garden Party
2:00 pm
April and James Combs from Arson Garden: Concert and Garden Party
@ 1560 E Sanders Second Ave, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
James Combs and April Combs Mann of Bloomington’s legendary Arson Garden perform live in the woods! They will each play sets of solo material (with a little AG thrown in), and then will be followed …
Concert for Democracy, featuring Jan Bell / Frank Jones / Christy Crandall / The Guthries
2:00 pm
Concert for Democracy, featuring Jan Bell / Frank Jones / Christy Crandall / The Guthries
@ The Seasons Event Center, 560 State Road 46 E, Nashville
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Live music will be provided in four acts by local musicians Jan Bell, Frank Jones, Christy Crandall, and The Guthries. Hear original music as well as covers from rock and roll, Americana and folk genres. …
Crafternoon at the Yarn Shop
2:00 pm
Crafternoon at the Yarn Shop
@ Yarn Shop, 303 South Hickory Drive, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Crafting with humans! Masks are required inside. Outdoor seating is available in good weather. All crafts are welcome, just nothing real loud or with fumes as it’s a small area. No purchase required to hang …
Jim Jam and the Scrim Scrams, with openers The McGuires
2:00 pm
Jim Jam and the Scrim Scrams, with openers The McGuires
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Poetry Open Mic
2:00 pm
Poetry Open Mic
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Come listen to local poets and even read some of your own poetry at Morgenstern’s quarterly Poetry Open Mic!
Postcards for New Voters
2:00 pm
Postcards for New Voters
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 5:15 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
2:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
@ Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
PG for action/peril and thematic elements. From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of …
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
2:30 pm
Live Theatre: The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of Macbeth: A Comedy
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 13 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Prepare for an evening of hilarity as the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society takes on the classic tragedy of Macbeth—but with a comedic twist! In this side-splitting production, everything that can go …
70 Years Post-Brown: Looking to the Past, Transforming the Future
3:00 pm
70 Years Post-Brown: Looking to the Past, Transforming the Future
@ Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
We are excited to announce an upcoming event, 70 Years Post-Brown: Looking to the Past, Transforming the Future, in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education. …
Bloomington Old-Time Family Dance
4:00 pm
Bloomington Old-Time Family Dance
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
This will be a fun-filled afternoon for people of all ages to dance to live music. No experience is necessary and we welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities and experience levels to join in …
Seda Negra/Black Silk Dance Company presents: Cruces de Caminos/Intersections
4:00 pm
Seda Negra/Black Silk Dance Company presents: Cruces de Caminos/Intersections
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
DOOR TIME 3:30 pm “Cruces de Caminos/Intersections: Celebrating Movements of the Diaspora” tells stories of migration and lived experiences from Latinx and African diasporic perspectives. The concert will include an opening performance by the Indiana …
Morgan County Meet-The-Candidate: Donald Rainwater
5:00 pm
Morgan County Meet-The-Candidate: Donald Rainwater
@ Martinsville American Legion Post 230, 701 E Morgan St, Martinsville
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Event by Libertarian Party of Morgan County and Donald Rainwater for Indiana Indiana Gubernatorial candidate, Donald Rainwater, and his running mate, Tonya Hudson.
Sunday Funday Karaoke
8:00 pm
Sunday Funday Karaoke
@ The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+)
9:00 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 14 @ 1:00 am
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Salt Creek Covered Bridges: Self-Guided Boat Tour
7:00 am
Salt Creek Covered Bridges: Self-Guided Boat Tour
@ Monroe Lake, 4850 S State Rd 446, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
This event is part of Monroe Lake’s 60th Anniversary Celebration! For a full list of anniversary events, see https://events.in.gov/event/60th-anniversary-events-monroe-lake As part of the reservoir’s 60th anniversary celebration this year, Monroe Lake has released a self-guided …
Community Bible Study
10:15 am
Community Bible Study
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 14 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Social Hour
5:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Social Hour
@ Upland Brewing Company, 350 W 11th St, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Patio if weather permits, otherwise indoors!
LEGO Club (all ages)
5:00 pm
LEGO Club (all ages)
@ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Drop in and show off your LEGO skills and collaborate with other LEGO builders. Everyone is welcome.
Family Movie Night – Kung Fu Panda 4
5:30 pm
Family Movie Night – Kung Fu Panda 4
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Grace Leckey / Copeland James / The Last Arizona
6:00 pm
Grace Leckey / Copeland James / The Last Arizona
@ The Pink Poodle House Venue, 917 North Fairview St, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm
Libertarian Party of Monroe County: Game Night
6:00 pm
Libertarian Party of Monroe County: Game Night
@ Game Preserve, 2894 E 3rd St, Suite #108 (College Mall), Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A fun night of casual board games and conversation. It’s a wonderful opportunity to meet LPIN members in the area. The games are provided. If you have a game you’d like to play with everyone, …
Bloomington Photography Club Monthly LAWN Meeting
6:30 pm
Bloomington Photography Club Monthly LAWN Meeting
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Film: THE LUNCHBOX
7:00 pm
Film: THE LUNCHBOX
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm
The Lunchbox explores an unusual connection between Ila, a neglected housewife, and Saajan, a lonely widower nearing retirement. Due to a rare glitch in Mumbai’s massive tiffin delivery system, the lunchbox meant for Ila’s husband …
Old-Time Music Jam
7:00 pm
Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble
8:00 pm
Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Hoosier Stitchers
9:15 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 15 @ 9:15 am – 2:15 pm
Through Our Eyes: A Conversation with Indigenous Curators
10:30 am
Through Our Eyes: A Conversation with Indigenous Curators
@ Herman B Wells Library, Scholars Commons (East Tower, first floor), 1320 E 10th St, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am
Drop in on a conversation between the three Indigenous curators of IUMAA’s Through Our Eyes: A Reclamation. Debra Yepa-Pappan (Jemez Pueblo/Korean), Molina Two Bulls-Parker (Oglala Lakota/Northern Cheyenne), and Yatika Starr Fields (Osage/Muscogee Creek/Cherokee) will discuss …
Kids Garden
4:30 pm
Kids Garden
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 15 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join Georgia in the garden for this kid-focused, drop-in, and hands-on time in the garden. Pop in any time during this hour to join in.
Guest Lecture – Nadine Hubbs “Country-Loving Mexican Americans: Borderlands Country Music Lovers’ Dual Patriotism and Inevitable Fandom”
5:00 pm
Guest Lecture – Nadine Hubbs “Country-Loving Mexican Americans: Borderlands Country Music Lovers’ Dual Patriotism and Inevitable Fandom”
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm
The Ins and Outs of Appling to College (Spanish)
6:45 pm
The Ins and Outs of Appling to College (Spanish)
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Info: Raquel Anderson 812-322-7706
SCA Newcomers Meeting
7:00 pm
SCA Newcomers Meeting
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Speaking of Excellence Featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson
7:00 pm
Speaking of Excellence Featuring Jesse Tyler Ferguson
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm
Union Board, in collaboration with the IU LGBTQ+ Culture Center, is excited to introduce the next installment of the “Speaking of Excellence” lecture series, featuring Tony Award Winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson.
Line Dancing with Lauren
7:30 pm
Line Dancing with Lauren
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Mountain Goats
8:00 pm
Black Tonk
8:30 pm
Black Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 8:30 pm
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dine Out for the Library at Bedräk Cafe
8:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at Bedräk Cafe
@ Bedrak Cafe, 409 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs. Show a copy of the digital flyer …
Remote Worker Meetup
12:00 pm
Remote Worker Meetup
@ The Mill (Classroom), 642 N Madison St, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Take a break from eating at your keyboard and join other remote workers at The Mill for free lunch, casual networking, and community. We meet the third Wednesday of every month, noon-1 pm, in the …
Walk-in HealthNet Street Medicine Clinic
1:00 pm
Walk-in HealthNet Street Medicine Clinic
@ Meeting Room 2B and 2C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
2:00 pm
The Wild Robot (2024, PG)
@ Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:45 pm
PG for action/peril and thematic elements. From DreamWorks Animation comes a new adaptation of a literary sensation, Peter Brown’s beloved, award-winning, #1 New York Times bestseller, The Wild Robot. The epic adventure follows the journey of …
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
3:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
@ Clear Creek Trail, W Tapp Road, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 3:00 pm
**Please email Cindy Houston ([email protected]) if you would like to participate**
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 16 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. Guardians must stay on-site and are welcome to shop in the pantry during this time, or …
IU Civil Obedience Training
5:00 pm
IU Civil Obedience Training
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Info: Guy Loftman 812-679-8445
MCPL Board of Trustees Meeting
5:45 pm
MCPL Board of Trustees Meeting
@ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 5:45 pm – 7:00 pm
The board is the policy-making body of the Library and determines such matters as hours open, holidays, vacations, salaries, and also works with the Library Director in preparing the MCPL budget. The board hires and …
Orbit Room 6th Anniversary: An Evening with Daniel Villarreal (Two Shows)
6:00 pm
Orbit Room 6th Anniversary: An Evening with Daniel Villarreal (Two Shows)
@ Orbit Room, 107 N College Ave, Ste 001, Bloomington (downstairs)
Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm
EARLY SHOW | DOORS 6PM | SHOW 7PM LATE SHOW | DOORS 8:30P | SHOW 9:30PM Daniel Villarreal has long been a widely known and beloved character on the Chicago music scene, veering between folkloric …
“Daybreak and Deep” Poetry Reading with Jessica D. Thompson
6:00 pm
“Daybreak and Deep” Poetry Reading with Jessica D. Thompson
@ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Author and Brown County resident, Jessica D. Thompson will be reading from “Daybreak and Deep,” her 2024 Indiana Authors Award nominated book of poetry, followed by a book signing and chance to chat with the …
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Planetary Futures Lecture Series – The Ontology of the Ship
6:30 pm
Planetary Futures Lecture Series – The Ontology of the Ship
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Culture Nights: Planetary Futures with Stefanie Dunning | Presented by IU Cultural Studies | Ages 21+ Stefanie Dunning presents “The Ontology of the Ship: Celestial Ecologies in Tade Thompson’s Rosewater and Octavia Butler’s Dawn” as …
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Film: FOOD, INC. 2
7:00 pm
Film: FOOD, INC. 2
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm
In this sequel to the 2008 Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary Food, Inc., filmmakers Robert Kenner and Melissa Robledo reunite with investigative authors Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser to take a fresh look at our vulnerable …
Call and Response Jazz Series: Sehyun Paik ‘Freegian’ (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
7:30 pm
Call and Response Jazz Series: Sehyun Paik ‘Freegian’ (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with music by Upper Low Gap and calling by Callie Allison
7:30 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with music by Upper Low Gap and calling by Callie Allison
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Intro lesson at 7 pm
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
8:00 pm
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
@ Kirkwood Observatory, 119 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington (Dunn's Woods, inside IU's Sample Gates)
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Times change with sunset. Check website for specific date. Check out the Bloomington Clear Sky Chart too.
University Singers – Betsy Burleigh, director/conductor
8:00 pm
University Singers – Betsy Burleigh, director/conductor
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday Bloomington Showcase!
8:00 pm
Wednesday Bloomington Showcase!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Door Time: 7:00 PM Featuring both professional comedians from the midwest’s best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never …
Hot Spotz – New drag artists compete for a spot on a weekend show!
9:00 pm
Hot Spotz – New drag artists compete for a spot on a weekend show!
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
6 Foot Blonde
10:00 pm
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Dine Out for the Library at Bedräk Cafe
8:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at Bedräk Cafe
@ Bedrak Cafe, 409 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for MCPL programs. Show a copy of the digital flyer …
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank. This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable …
Senior Movie Series: High Society (1956)
11:00 am
Senior Movie Series: High Society (1956)
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Historic Brown County Playhouse presents, High Society, the first film featured in our new Senior Movie Series is sponsored by Meridith-Clark Funeral Home.
Ellettsville Book Group – The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (age 18 and up)
1:00 pm
Ellettsville Book Group – The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington (Lab A and/or garden)
Oct 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice. STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, …
Family Movie Night: The Garfield Movie
4:30 pm
Family Movie Night: The Garfield Movie
@ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Oct 17 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
5:00 pm
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursdays in October This month in Discovery Time we are going to explore the natural world! Many studies show that early environmental education benefits children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Through a blend of …
Crafts Night
5:30 pm
Crafts Night
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Info: Kelly Barrow 812-325-8410
Trunk or Treat Double Feature, screening Scooby Doo 1 and 2
5:30 pm
Trunk or Treat Double Feature, screening Scooby Doo 1 and 2
@ Starlite Drive-In, 7640 S Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm
Trunk or Treat at 5:30 PM. Movies at 7:30 PM Come Trunk or Treat and then enjoy the movies of Scooby Doo 1 & 2.
Board Game Night with Dr. Bruce
6:00 pm
Board Game Night with Dr. Bruce
@ The Game Preserve (College Mall), 2894 E 3rd St Suite #108, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Games are provided and can be taught by a GP employee, but feel free to bring your own games too!
From Truth to Justice: The Price We Paid For The Ballot
6:00 pm
From Truth to Justice: The Price We Paid For The Ballot
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose …
Monthly Music Night! U-Station Agents
6:00 pm
Monthly Music Night! U-Station Agents
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Author Event with Rebekah Spivey
6:30 pm
Author Event with Rebekah Spivey
Oct 17 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Head to the Morgenstern Books café for an evening in conversation with author Rebekah Spivey, discussing her book, Marigolds in Boxes.
BCT presents: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
7:00 pm
BCT presents: A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm
Presented by The Buskirk-Chumley Theater | DOOR TIME 6:30 pm “A Halloween Spooktacular – Creepin it Real” series In Wes Craven’s classic slasher film, several Midwestern teenagers fall prey to Freddy Krueger, a disfigured midnight mangler …
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by The Blues Ambassadors
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by The Blues Ambassadors
@ The Porthole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All Ages -Full backline provided. -Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm -Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm
Film: MOTHER/MADEO
7:00 pm
Film: MOTHER/MADEO
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm
Straddling family drama, horror, and comedy, this Bong Joon-ho stunner boasts a deft grasp of tone and plenty of eerie visuals. 15th anniversary screening.
Hill Folk Music Series: Sharla June and Christy Crandall
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Sharla June and Christy Crandall
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Voice Studio Recital – Students of Tichina Vaughn
7:00 pm
Voice Studio Recital – Students of Tichina Vaughn
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dennis James Hosts Halloween – Celebrating Edgar Allan Poe in Silent Films and Radio Drama
7:30 pm
Dennis James Hosts Halloween – Celebrating Edgar Allan Poe in Silent Films and Radio Drama
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 E 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm
Bloomington’s favorite musical mastermind returns for his annual Halloween performance this year celebrating Edgar Allan Poe – in Silent Films and Radio Drama. Dennis James will provide the soundtrack on IU Auditorium’s 4,543 pipe organ …
Nerd Nite Bloomington
7:30 pm
Nerd Nite Bloomington
@ The Bishop, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm
Doors 7:00 | Presentations 7:30 Join us for the first Nerd Nite in Bloomington! We all know that learning is more fun when you’re drinking with friends and colleagues. Nerd Nite is an event held …
Brent Terhune – One Night Only!
8:00 pm
Brent Terhune – One Night Only!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Door Time: 7:00 PM Named one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious …
WH0R3$ of BABYLON (a fundraiser to pay for a local dancer’s funeral)
9:00 pm
WH0R3$ of BABYLON (a fundraiser to pay for a local dancer’s funeral)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 9:00 pm
Mark Sultan
9:30 pm
Mark Sultan
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
Presented by Mom & Pop Productions with Casual Booking | Doors 08:30 | Ages 21+ MARK SULTAN / BBQ is a cult figure, sorcerer, nutcase, and underrated gem. His legacy of LPs and 45s on …
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank. This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable …
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Friday Breakfast
10:00 am
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Friday Breakfast
@ Cloverleaf West, 4023 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am
Food Truck Friday
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Food Truck Friday is a beloved Bloomington event — experience the family-friendly community tradition yourself next time you visit B-Town. Swing by to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and …
Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show
12:00 pm
Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with …
Fiesta Owen County
4:30 pm
Fiesta Owen County
@ Historic Downtown Spencer (Market St., W Market St), Spencer
Oct 18 @ 4:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Fiesta OC! SALSA DANCING – DJ – LOTERÍA – CRAFTS – HUIPIL CONTEST Owen County’s Hispanic cultural festival will feature vendors and authentic Hispanic food and cultural experiences. El festival cultural hispano del condado de …
Travers Marks
5:00 pm
[Opening Reception] Reflections of Power: Identity and Democracy
5:00 pm
[Opening Reception] Reflections of Power: Identity and Democracy
@ Waldron Arts Center, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The exhibits are all timely reflections of power, identity, and democracy. There will be interactive opportunities for participation, including making your own buttons inspired by the “I Voted” sticker. The shows will also be featured …
Black Cat and the Bones
6:00 pm
Black Cat and the Bones
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
From Truth to Justice: The Price We Paid For The Ballot
6:00 pm
From Truth to Justice: The Price We Paid For The Ballot
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose …
Gene Fugate
6:00 pm
Gene Fugate
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Orbit 6th Year Anniversary: Greg Ward Trio (Two Shows)
6:00 pm
Orbit 6th Year Anniversary: Greg Ward Trio (Two Shows)
@ Orbit Room, downstairs at 107 N College Ave, Ste 001, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
EARLY SHOW: 6PM DOORS LATE SHOW: 8:30 DOORS FEATURING Greg Ward – saxaphone Christian Dillingham – bass Jeremy Cunningham – drums
Postmodern Jazz Quartet
6:30 pm
Postmodern Jazz Quartet
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Head to the Morgenstern Books café for their monthly Jazz Salon! Grab a glass of wine, relax, and listen to the talents of the Postmodern Jazz Quartet.
To The Pointe – Pre-show talk on the 2024 Fall Ballet, hosted by Sarah Wroth
6:30 pm
To The Pointe – Pre-show talk on the 2024 Fall Ballet, hosted by Sarah Wroth
@ Mezzanine, Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Bloomington Roots presents: BloominGrass with Friday’s Line Up: Sam Bush Band, John Prine Tribute feat. Emily Scott Robinson and members of the John Prine Band Jason Wilber and Dave Jacques
7:00 pm
Bloomington Roots presents: BloominGrass with Friday’s Line Up: Sam Bush Band, John Prine Tribute feat. Emily Scott Robinson and members of the John Prine Band Jason Wilber and Dave Jacques
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
There is only one consensus pick of peers and predecessors, of the traditionalists, the rebels, and the next gen devotees. Music’s ultimate inside outsider. Or is it outside insider? There is only one Sam Bush. …
Clearwater Band
7:00 pm
Clearwater Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Felicia & Co
7:00 pm
Film: L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
7:00 pm
Film: L.A. CONFIDENTIAL
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm
Curtis Hanson’s searing neo-noir tackles police corruption, the dark underbelly of Classic Hollywood, and the fight for the soul of the City of Angels alongside star-making performances from a stellar ensemble cast.
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Mat Alano-Martin – Special Taping!
7:00 pm
Mat Alano-Martin – Special Taping!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has …
Shelby Ryan
7:00 pm
Stages Bloomington presents: Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory
7:00 pm
Stages Bloomington presents: Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory
@ John Waldron Arts Center - Firebay, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true …
Three Jays
7:00 pm
Three Jays
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A cover band playing classic songs from the ’60s and ’70s, at Bloomington’s coolest, most laid-back music venue, at the Cascades Inn, north of the Bypass.
Fall Ballet – Choreography by Durante Verzola, George Balanchine, Ken Ossola, and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
7:30 pm
Fall Ballet – Choreography by Durante Verzola, George Balanchine, Ken Ossola, and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Uncaged – Zac Brown Tribute
7:30 pm
Uncaged – Zac Brown Tribute
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Experience the electrifying energy of “Uncaged: Zac Brown Tribute” that captures the essence of Zac Brown Band’s signature sound, bringing you all the chart-topping hits and soulful melodies you know and love. From “Chicken Fried” …
Barn of Terror Haunted House
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings!
Comedy Night – Let’s Make America Laugh, Again
8:00 pm
Comedy Night – Let’s Make America Laugh, Again
@ Rusty Gator Fork and Ale, 1005 16th St, Bedford
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
GoBoC + Loss’d Productions presents
Erica Dawn Lyle / Crab Jackson / The Sera-Tones / LXQ (all ages)
8:00 pm
Erica Dawn Lyle / Crab Jackson / The Sera-Tones / LXQ (all ages)
@ Backspace Gallery, 112 W 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm
Indie rock, experimental guitars and more with Erica Dawn Lyle, Crab Jackson, The Sera-Tones and LXQ (Lather + Xylocept + Kyle Quass). Erica Dawn Lyle (website, bandcamp) is a writer, curator, experimental musician, and cultural …
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
@ Forbidden Hollows, 639 Anderson Rd, Bedford
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door. Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Gallow Dance – Halloween 2024
8:00 pm
Gallow Dance – Halloween 2024
@ Blockhouse Bar, in the alley at 205 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm
Doors Open: 7P | Ages: 21 and Over Ghouls and goblins from far and wide! Gallow Dance – Halloween 2024 will be fiendish fun for all! Joining us from Charlotte, NC we have Solemn Shapes …
The Hammer and the Hatchet
8:00 pm
The Hammer and the Hatchet
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Rod Tuffcurls
9:00 pm
Mat Alano-Martin – Special Taping!
9:15 pm
Mat Alano-Martin – Special Taping!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 18 @ 9:15 pm – 11:00 pm
Door Time: 8:15 PM Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has …
IU Cinema’s Friday Night Frights: ODDITY
10:00 pm
IU Cinema’s Friday Night Frights: ODDITY
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 10:00 pm
A brutal murder, a nearby asylum, a wooden man, a vengeful medium, and an isolated Irish farmhouse combine in one of the most unexpected—and scariest—horror films of 2024.
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Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th St, Bedford
Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market: Harvest for the World, with music from Adam Rivere (9am), flamenco dancing from Sophia Crespo (10:15am) and Double Standards (11:00am)
9:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market: Harvest for the World, with music from Adam Rivere (9am), flamenco dancing from Sophia Crespo (10:15am) and Double Standards (11:00am)
@ Showers Common - Farmers' Market Circular Stage, 401 N. Morton St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Double Standards will feature Dena El Saffar-violin, Elias Mcdermott-Sipe-guitar, and Rick Maxwell-bass and vocals. Celebrate the rich diversity that coexists at the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market! Harvest for the World is an experience of sight, sound, …
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank. This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable …
Scarecrow Weekend
9:00 am
Scarecrow Weekend
@ Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Rd 60 E, Mitchell
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Join us for a spooktacular time at Spring Mill State Park’s Scarecrow Weekend! Build a scarecrow and place it in the village, carve a pumpkin, make a cornhusk scarecrow, make a rag doll ghost, and/or …
Woolery Farmers’ Market, with music from Heritage Hall Ramblers (8:30-10AM) / Bloomington Flute Choir (10:30-Noon)
9:00 am
Woolery Farmers’ Market, with music from Heritage Hall Ramblers (8:30-10AM) / Bloomington Flute Choir (10:30-Noon)
@ Woolery Mill front lot, 2250 W Sunstone Dr, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
A Dixieland band performing in and around Bloomington, the Heritage Hall Ramblers play traditional songs from the 1920’s up to the present. Favorite artists, whose music they are known to perform, include Louis Armstrong, Pete …
Unplug Negative Narratives – Meditation Retreat
10:00 am
Unplug Negative Narratives – Meditation Retreat
@ Kadampa Meditation Center Bloomington, 234 N Morton St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
We all have negative narratives that drag us and others down. How is it possible to not get caught in the iron net of negative narratives? Perhaps, you or family members have been harmed? Perhaps, …
Hoosier Stitchers
10:15 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 19 @ 10:15 am – 5:15 pm
badknees Market Experiment – October edition, with music from: The Splattertones / Matt Lundquist / Rearview Rhonda / Hammer and the Hatchet / Low Landers
11:00 am
badknees Market Experiment – October edition, with music from: The Splattertones / Matt Lundquist / Rearview Rhonda / Hammer and the Hatchet / Low Landers
@ 902 West Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
The badknees Market Experience is a parking lot party at badknees HQ full of arts vendors, food trucks, beer, crafts, live music, free t-shirt printing (if you bring your own), and more!
Saturday Crafternoon
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon
@ Wylie House Museum, 307 E 2nd St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Spin your creativity into a spiderweb suncatcher at the Wylie House! While you work, weave spooky fall stories about 19th century Bloomington into your mind! You don’t want to miss getting caught in the Wylie …
All-Ages Day at the Southwest Teen Space
12:00 pm
All-Ages Day at the Southwest Teen Space
@ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Aluminum Pour
12:00 pm
Aluminum Pour
@ Sculpture Trails, 6764 North Tree Farm Road, Solsberry
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
info at: sculpturetrails.com
Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show
12:00 pm
Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with …
IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Grand Opening
12:30 pm
IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Grand Opening
@ IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 416 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Celebrate the Grand Opening of the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and the opening of the William Mathers Gallery, which will feature two new exhibitions: Whispers from the Divide and Divine Adornment: Community Stories of …
Creative Music Making Day
1:00 pm
Creative Music Making Day
@ Auditorium, Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Drop in to the Downtown Library to creative engage with music! Musicians, whether pros or beginners, are encouraged to bring their own instruments. All ages.
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Day
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Day
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
These events are free, and open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor …
Fossilized Frequencies – Record Show and Tell
1:00 pm
Fossilized Frequencies – Record Show and Tell
@ IU Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, 416 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bring your records, share your favorite selections, join the discussion.
Gene Fugate
1:00 pm
Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show
2:00 pm
Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
A whimsical and enchanting afternoon at a matinee showing of the “Melchior Slightly Haunted Puppet Show”! Perfect for all ages, this delightful performance combines humor, mystery, and a touch of spookiness to captivate audiences with …
Stages Bloomington presents: Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory
2:00 pm
Stages Bloomington presents: Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory
@ John Waldron Arts Center - Firebay, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true …
Teal Pumpkin Trick-or-Treat Trail
2:00 pm
Teal Pumpkin Trick-or-Treat Trail
@ First United Church, 2420 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm
The Teal Pumpkin Project is a simple way to make trick-or-treating safer and more inclusive for the children living with food allergies, and other intolerances and conditions. A teal pumpkin signals that, in addition to …
From Truth to Justice: The Price We Paid For The Ballot
3:00 pm
From Truth to Justice: The Price We Paid For The Ballot
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose …
Pumpkins in the Park
3:00 pm
Pumpkins in the Park
@ Gosport Town Park, 150 E Main St, Gosport
Oct 19 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Visitors will find kids’ games, fun activities, and concessions serving chili, hot dogs, chili dogs, and drinks. There will also be a chili cook-off! Children’s activities.
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington (Lab A and/or garden)
Oct 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice. STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, …
Back 2 Back (Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute)
5:00 pm
Back 2 Back (Elton John and Billy Joel Tribute)
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ruben Guthrie
5:00 pm
Steve Hickman
5:00 pm
Amanda and Brian Webb
6:00 pm
Amanda and Brian Webb
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
FREE Movie Night!: Scooby-Doo Halloween / Beetlejuice
6:00 pm
FREE Movie Night!: Scooby-Doo Halloween / Beetlejuice
@ Mitchell Community Building, 101 Tom Grn Dr, Mitchell
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open to kids from kindergarten to 5th grade. This event is put on by the Lions Club
Matixando, with opener Michael Moulder
6:00 pm
Matixando, with opener Michael Moulder
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
To The Pointe – Pre-show talk on the 2024 Fall Ballet, hosted by Sarah Wroth
6:30 pm
To The Pointe – Pre-show talk on the 2024 Fall Ballet, hosted by Sarah Wroth
@ Mezzanine, Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 6:30 pm
AfterHours: Brews and Boos (ages 21+)
7:00 pm
AfterHours: Brews and Boos (ages 21+)
@ WonderLab Museum, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Recommended Ages: 21+ with valid ID. Learn about how humans deal with death. People all over the world have to confront death, and every culture has their own way of dealing with it. During this …
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
BloominGrass 2024: My Black Country: An Evening of Lyrics and Literature featuring author of My Black Country, Alice Randall, with Leyla McCalla and Sunny War. Opening the night will be Emily Scott Robinson.
7:00 pm
BloominGrass 2024: My Black Country: An Evening of Lyrics and Literature featuring author of My Black Country, Alice Randall, with Leyla McCalla and Sunny War. Opening the night will be Emily Scott Robinson.
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Presented by Bloomington Roots. Saturday, October 19 – Saturday’s performance is FREE, made possible by @iuahcouncil !! Tickets at: 812-323-3020. Alice Randall is a New York Times bestselling novelist, award-winning songwriter, and educator. She is widely recognized …
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Kyle Mercer
7:00 pm
L’Inferno
7:00 pm
L’Inferno
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm
IU Underground Film series Quite possibly cinema’s first feature length horror film, this silent surreal fantasy of Dante’s Inferno has stirred fear, censorship, and controversy since it was released in 1911. Returning to IU Cinema …
Mat Alano-Martin – Special Taping!
7:00 pm
Mat Alano-Martin – Special Taping!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has …
Sam King
7:00 pm
Skate and Scare (all ages)
7:00 pm
Skate and Scare (all ages)
@ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S Henderson St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Doors open 6:45 p.m. Come in costume, skate to spooky tunes, and make your way through the haunted locker room … if you dare!
Sounds of South present: Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’, The Broadway Musical
7:00 pm
Sounds of South present: Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’, The Broadway Musical
@ Carmichael Auditorium at Bloomington South High School, 1965 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30 pm
Stages Bloomington presents: Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory
7:00 pm
Stages Bloomington presents: Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory
@ John Waldron Arts Center - Firebay, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true …
Terry Lee Ridley
7:00 pm
Terry Lee Ridley
@ Mitchell Opera House, 217 N 7th St, Mitchell
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Combining the electric stage presence and powerful vocals comparable to that of the young Elvis Presley the showmanship and frightening precision with piano likened to the Killer, Jerry Lee Lewis, Terry Lee Ridley is an …
Fall Ballet – Choreography by Durante Verzola, George Balanchine, Ken Ossola, and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
7:30 pm
Fall Ballet – Choreography by Durante Verzola, George Balanchine, Ken Ossola, and Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Gutty’s Comedy Night
7:30 pm
Gutty’s Comedy Night
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Clean Comedy is back at the Playhouse with Gutty’s Comedy Night! Featuring Rik Roberts and Moody Molavi, hosted by Blake Champlin.
Barn of Terror Haunted House
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings!
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
@ Forbidden Hollows, 639 Anderson Rd, Bedford
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door. Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
8:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
@ Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Rd, Heltonville
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Robin Embty
8:00 pm
Salsa Night
8:00 pm
Salsa Night
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm
The 1-4-5’s
8:00 pm
Dark Mass
9:00 pm
Dark Mass
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Dark Mass is reemerging for a night here at The Back Door! Drag to scare and delight! Hosted and produced by Lady Dumpster! There’s never been a more perfect month for this show of hot …
Hairbangers Ball
9:00 pm
Mat Alano-Martin – Special Taping!
9:15 pm
Mat Alano-Martin – Special Taping!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 19 @ 9:15 pm – 11:00 pm
Door Time: 8:15 PM Mat Alano-Martin is shooting his new special at the place where it all started! Come be a part of the magic and have your laugh immortalized for the ages. Mat has …
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank. This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable …
Scarecrow Weekend
9:00 am
Scarecrow Weekend
@ Spring Mill State Park, 3333 State Rd 60 E, Mitchell
Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Join us for a spooktacular time at Spring Mill State Park’s Scarecrow Weekend! Build a scarecrow and place it in the village, carve a pumpkin, make a cornhusk scarecrow, make a rag doll ghost, and/or …
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market
11:00 am
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market
@ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Historical Miniatures Wargaming
12:15 pm
Historical Miniatures Wargaming
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 12:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Monthly Hoosier Scholastic Chess Tournament (HCA)
12:30 pm
Monthly Hoosier Scholastic Chess Tournament (HCA)
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Bloomington Ukulele Club
1:00 pm
Bloomington Ukulele Club
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Michael Staublin
1:00 pm
Michael Staublin
@ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Jeff Shew and the Late Night Crew
2:00 pm
Jeff Shew and the Late Night Crew
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Stages Bloomington presents: Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory
2:00 pm
Stages Bloomington presents: Radium Girls by D. W. Gregory
@ John Waldron Arts Center - Firebay, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm
In 1926, radium was a miracle cure, Madame Curie an international celebrity, and luminous watches the latest rage—until the girls who painted them began to fall ill with a mysterious disease. Inspired by a true …
Bloomington Bach Cantata Project – Mary Cicconetti, director
2:30 pm
Bloomington Bach Cantata Project – Mary Cicconetti, director
@ St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 East Third St., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 2:30 pm
From Truth to Justice: The Price We Paid For The Ballot
3:00 pm
From Truth to Justice: The Price We Paid For The Ballot
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presented by Resilience Productions and Monroe County History Center This original play exposes the contentious relationship between Black and White suffrage movement leaders. It shows how two groups fighting for a common good but whose …
A Harvest of Voices
4:00 pm
A Harvest of Voices
@ Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Celebrating 20 years of Women Writing for (a) Change in Bloomington! Featuring Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis Crisler and Author, Poet, and Playwright, Angela Jackson-Brown. Guests will also hear from participants in WWFC writing circles. Meet the authors in …
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra presents: Once Upon a Midnight
7:00 pm
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra presents: Once Upon a Midnight
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm
Good Luck / Negative Glow / Calyx / Erin Tobey / Skull Cult (all ages)
7:00 pm
Good Luck / Negative Glow / Calyx / Erin Tobey / Skull Cult (all ages)
@ I Fell Building, 415 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Part of Ducks in a Stack 20th Anniversary weekend. Good Luck – Old Bloomington band back together. – bandcamp Negative Glow – Alt – Punk – bandcamp Calyx (Pittsburgh, PA) – bandcamp Erin Tobey – …
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
8:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
@ Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Rd, Heltonville
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sunday Funday Karaoke
8:00 pm
Sunday Funday Karaoke
@ The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+)
9:00 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 21 @ 1:00 am
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Salt Creek Covered Bridges: Self-Guided Boat Tour
7:00 am
Salt Creek Covered Bridges: Self-Guided Boat Tour
@ Monroe Lake, 4850 S State Rd 446, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 pm
This event is part of Monroe Lake’s 60th Anniversary Celebration! For a full list of anniversary events, see https://events.in.gov/event/60th-anniversary-events-monroe-lake As part of the reservoir’s 60th anniversary celebration this year, Monroe Lake has released a self-guided …
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank. This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable …
Community Bible Study
10:15 am
Community Bible Study
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 21 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am
Blooming Zone Initiative – Panel Discussion
7:00 pm
Blooming Zone Initiative – Panel Discussion
@ Morgensterns Cafe and Bookstore, 849 S Auto Mall Rd. Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
A group of local professionals will be present to answer questions posed by Blooming Zone Initiative volunteers and audience members. Founders Bridgett DiVohl and Cynthia Schultz will host and moderate the discussion, focusing on this question: …
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
IU Jacobs School of Music presents: Jazz @ BCT – Latin Jazz Ensemble
7:30 pm
IU Jacobs School of Music presents: Jazz @ BCT – Latin Jazz Ensemble
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
DOOR TIME 7 pm The Indiana University Latin Jazz Ensemble is a 22-piece ensemble led by trombonist Wayne Wallace and rhythm section coach Andy Miller. The ensemble plays the best of Afro-Caribbean dance music, as …
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
8:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
@ Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Rd, Heltonville
Oct 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hippies and Cowboys
8:00 pm
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank – Book Fair: “40th Anniversary Bob Hammel Community Book Fair”
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The 40th Annual Community Book Fair, a benefit for Hoosier Hills Food Bank. This year’s book fair will fill two buildings with over 100,000 books, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and other items at affordable …
Cosplay 101 – Magical Wands (ages 12-19)
4:00 pm
Cosplay 101 – Magical Wands (ages 12-19)
@ The Ground Floor Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Design and decorate your very own magical wand! All supplies will be provided. (Magic not included.)
FIREHOUSE SESSION: Allegra Krieger and Greg Mendez (Live WFHB Broadcast)
4:00 pm
FIREHOUSE SESSION: Allegra Krieger and Greg Mendez (Live WFHB Broadcast)
@ Your favorite WFHB frequency or streaming from WFHB.org
Oct 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Kids Garden
4:30 pm
Kids Garden
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 22 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join Georgia in the garden for this kid-focused, drop-in, and hands-on time in the garden. Pop in any time during this hour to join in.
Easy-As-Pie Workshop
5:00 pm
Easy-As-Pie Workshop
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W Allen St, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
It’s baking season! Join Georgia for this hands-on workshop to learn the basics of this adaptable dessert just in time for end-of-year holidays. Register in the pantry or online at https://www.mhcfoodpantry.org/event-details-registration/pie-workshop
Creative Resources Forum: Regional Resources for the Entrepreneurial Creative
5:30 pm
Creative Resources Forum: Regional Resources for the Entrepreneurial Creative
@ Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 5:30 pm
The forum will bring together representatives from local economic development organizations and artists, performers, designers, and makers to discuss how we can strengthen the creative ecosystem in the Bloomington area. Topics will range from identifying …
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 6:30 pm
CICADA CINEMA UNDERGROUND: MS. 45
7:00 pm
CICADA CINEMA UNDERGROUND: MS. 45
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Documentary Film: THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
7:00 pm
Documentary Film: THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm
Q & A to follow. Glauber “Pro” Contessoto—an immigrant working multiple jobs and living in a 220-square-foot apartment—invests in the cryptocurrency Dogecoin and soon becomes a millionaire and a hero to his growing YouTube following. …
Guest Master Class – Rebecca Pancner, piccolo
7:00 pm
Guest Master Class – Rebecca Pancner, piccolo
@ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
HooMac Songwriters Spotlight: Riley O’Conner and Molly Moon / Molly Milton / Emily Hicks
7:00 pm
HooMac Songwriters Spotlight: Riley O’Conner and Molly Moon / Molly Milton / Emily Hicks
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington (Cascades Inn)
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Hoosier Original Music Association (HooMac) team is very exited to be presenting the next of our Songwriter’s Showcase series. This is going to be a great night of music sponsored by Visit Bloomington and …
King Bee and the Stingers
7:00 pm
King Bee and the Stingers
@ Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm
King Bee & The Stingers is a six-piece blues, soul and funk band from Bloomington, Indiana. King Bee & The Stingers are 2018, 2019, and 2023 semifinalists in The Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in …
Chicago
7:30 pm
Chicago
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm
Door Time 6:00 PM Multi-Grammy award winning band and Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame inductees. From the signature sound of the Chicago horns, their iconic vocalists, and a few dozen of ever-classic songs, the …
Country Line Dance with Lauren
7:30 pm
Country Line Dance with Lauren
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sip and Sing: Weekly Adult Group Music Class (21+)
7:30 pm
Sip and Sing: Weekly Adult Group Music Class (21+)
@ Davis Academy of Music, 336 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sip & Sing is a 21+ event where adults get to learn to sing in a low-pressure environment and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
8:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
@ Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Rd, Heltonville
Oct 22 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos – Plummer Jazz Quintet (Greg Ward, director); Wayne Wallace Group
8:30 pm
Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos – Plummer Jazz Quintet (Greg Ward, director); Wayne Wallace Group
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Allegra Krieger // Greg Mendez
9:00 pm
Allegra Krieger // Greg Mendez
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Presented by Spirit of ’68 | Ages 18+
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
3:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
@ Clear Creek Trail, W Tapp Road, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 3:00 pm
**Please email Cindy Houston ([email protected]) if you would like to participate**
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 23 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. Guardians must stay on-site and are welcome to shop in the pantry during this time, or …
Green Drinks Bloomington presents: Prof Eduardo Brondizio, “A conversation about the contributions and global impact of Indigenous and local knowledge, values, and practices for nature and the planet”
5:30 pm
Green Drinks Bloomington presents: Prof Eduardo Brondizio, “A conversation about the contributions and global impact of Indigenous and local knowledge, values, and practices for nature and the planet”
@ Upland Brewing Wood Shop, 354 W 11th St, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
A conversation about the contributions and global impact of Indigenous and local knowledge, values, and practices for nature and the planet Eduardo S. Brondizio (Distinguished Professor of Anthropology, Indiana University) will provide an overview of …
Spooky Stories Around the Campfire
5:30 pm
Spooky Stories Around the Campfire
@ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Recreate the campfire tradition with spooky storytelling and s’mores!
Clangin’ and Twangin’ with Matt Lundquist and Kirby Hammel
6:00 pm
Clangin’ and Twangin’ with Matt Lundquist and Kirby Hammel
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm
Many Pathways Meeting – Mutual support group for those touched by Substance Abuse
6:00 pm
Many Pathways Meeting – Mutual support group for those touched by Substance Abuse
@ 1710 West 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bloomington Photography Club: Critique Focus Group
6:30 pm
Bloomington Photography Club: Critique Focus Group
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Jazz Women: Hear My Voice
6:30 pm
Jazz Women: Hear My Voice
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 505 West 4th St. Bloomington (Fourth And Rogers)
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Presented by the Archives of African American Music and Culture 5:45pm | Doors The Archives of African American Music and Culture invites you to join us on , at : for : , a concert …
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Any sort of performance Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks (all ages)
7:00 pm
Any sort of performance Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks (all ages)
@ Fat Dan's Deli, 221 East Kirkwood Ave. Suite 1, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You’ll have 15 minutes to do your thing.
Everclear // Marcy Playground / Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
7:00 pm
Everclear // Marcy Playground / Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm
Door Time 5:30 PM One of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ‘90s, Everclear will return with special guests Marcy Playground and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack.
Game Night
7:00 pm
Game Night
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm – Oct 24 @ 1:00 am
Pool table will be set up in the bar! Bring your game or play one of ours!
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday Night Contra Dance, with music from Cool Mule and calling by David Ernst
7:30 pm
Wednesday Night Contra Dance, with music from Cool Mule and calling by David Ernst
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Intro lesson at 7 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
8:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
@ Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Rd, Heltonville
Oct 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
8:00 pm
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
@ Kirkwood Observatory, 119 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington (Dunn's Woods, inside IU's Sample Gates)
Oct 23 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Times change with sunset. Check website for specific date. Check out the Bloomington Clear Sky Chart too.
University Gilbert and Sullivan Society – Trivia Night and Pre-Game Talk: “The Pirates of Penzance”
8:30 pm
University Gilbert and Sullivan Society – Trivia Night and Pre-Game Talk: “The Pirates of Penzance”
@ Sweeney Hall, 1201 East Third St., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Yours Truly
10:00 pm
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Monroe Lake: 60th Anniversary Reception
2:00 pm
Monroe Lake: 60th Anniversary Reception
@ 1620 E. Monroe Dam Court, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Monroe Lake to celebrate 60 years with reception beneath dam, Oct. 24 On October 24, 1964, representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially dedicated the newly constructed Monroe Reservoir. 60 years later, Monroe …
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington (Lab A and/or garden)
Oct 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice. STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, …
October Dig + Dine
4:00 pm
October Dig + Dine
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 W Allen St, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Spend an evening in the Hub garden! We’ll work in the garden for an hour and then enjoy a meal together. Bring a dish to share if you like, but we always have plenty to …
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
5:00 pm
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursdays in October This month in Discovery Time we are going to explore the natural world! Many studies show that early environmental education benefits children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Through a blend of …
Titles and Tastes: A Book / Wine Pairing Event with Cedar Creek Winery and Eatery
5:00 pm
Titles and Tastes: A Book / Wine Pairing Event with Cedar Creek Winery and Eatery
@ Cedar Creek Winery & Eatery, 3820 Leonard Rd, Martinsville
Oct 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
An intimate evening of wine tasting and shopping some of the newest books on the shelves. Your ticket will include a glass of either Wine or Beer and appetizers. Hand-picked books will be paired with …
Beacon’s Halloween Bash
6:00 pm
Beacon’s Halloween Bash
@ Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Dr, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join Beacon at the Woolery Mill for an amazing night of food, music, and more! You’re welcome to dress up in the spirit of the season (no pressure, but you know it’ll be fun). We’ll …
Board Game Night with Dr. Bruce
6:00 pm
Board Game Night with Dr. Bruce
@ The Game Preserve (College Mall), 2894 E 3rd St Suite #108, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Games are provided and can be taught by a GP employee, but feel free to bring your own games too!
[Paint-And-Sip] Muertos and Margaritas
6:00 pm
[Paint-And-Sip] Muertos and Margaritas
@ Rusty Gator Fork & Ale, 1005 16th St, Bedford
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dive into your inner creative and relax and unwind with us as we partner with Rusty Gator for this seasonal painting class! Day of the Dead, Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican multi-day celebration …
Author Event with Dan “Sully” Sullivan
6:30 pm
Author Event with Dan “Sully” Sullivan
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Join us in the Morgenstern Books café for an evening in conversation with author Dan “Sully” Sullivan discussing his book of poetry, O Body.
BCT presents: Young Frankenstein (1974)
7:00 pm
BCT presents: Young Frankenstein (1974)
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Presented by The Buskirk-Chumley Theater | DOOR TIME 6:30 pm “A Halloween Spooktacular – Creepin it Real” series In Mel Brooks’ masterpiece horror comic spoof, respected medical lecturer Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) learns that …
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Will Scott
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Will Scott
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host Band plays 7 pm-8 pm Jam runs 8 pm-10 pm
Cicada Underground presents: Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
7:00 pm
Cicada Underground presents: Slumber Party Massacre (1982)
@ The Orbit Room, downstairs at 107 N College, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
18+ Synopsis: Amy Holden Jones turned down an editing job on E.T. to direct this movie. She made the right choice. Written as a commentary on the inherent sexism of slashers by feminist icon Rita …
Derek Sheen Makes His Comedy Attic Debut!
7:00 pm
Derek Sheen Makes His Comedy Attic Debut!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM Derek Sheen is a cuddly mess of undiagnosed trauma and insecurity, and a gifted, one-of-a-kind storyteller. His ability to mine humor from the dank, humid corners of the human condition has …
Elias Fisher
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Nick Dittmeier
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Nick Dittmeier
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Indiana Gubernatorial Debate Watch
7:00 pm
Indiana Gubernatorial Debate Watch
@ Brown County Public Library, Lower Level, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Watch the televised gubernatorial debate on the Library’s big screen and enjoy refreshments provided by the League of Women Voters of Brown County. Televised debate organized by the non-partisan Indiana Debate Commission. Screening event presented …
Lenox Monroe
7:00 pm
Lenox Monroe
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Octubafest 2024: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Daniel Perantoni and Gail Robertson
7:00 pm
Octubafest 2024: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Daniel Perantoni and Gail Robertson
@ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stephen Pearcy of RATT // QUIET RIOT
7:30 pm
Stephen Pearcy of RATT // QUIET RIOT
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville
Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm
Doors Open 6:00pm The voice of RATT, Stephen Pearcy and rock ‘n roll phenomenon QUIET RIOT join forces for an unforgettable show.
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
8:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
@ Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Rd, Heltonville
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Guest Recital – U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Brass Quintet
8:30 pm
Guest Recital – U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Brass Quintet
@ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Cicada Cinema presents: Five Dollar Fight Club
9:00 pm
Cicada Cinema presents: Five Dollar Fight Club
@ Orbit Room, downstairs at 107 N College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 9:00 pm
Age: 18+ $5 Fight Club! This is a series dedicated to bringing you a wide array of martial arts deep cuts and kung-fu classics that Hong Kong cinema has been serving up since the 60’s. …
Booze Cruise
10:00 pm
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Food Truck Friday
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Food Truck Friday is a beloved Bloomington event — experience the family-friendly community tradition yourself next time you visit B-Town. Swing by to grab some delicious, locally-made food, enjoy the amenities at Switchyard Park, and …
Backroads Christmas Market
4:00 pm
Backroads Christmas Market
@ Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US-50, Bedford
Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown Trick or Treat
5:00 pm
Downtown Trick or Treat
@ The Downtown Square, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bring the kiddos in their best costumes to downtown’s annual Trick or Treat Walk. Many businesses will have treats for the little ones.
Fall-O-Ween
5:00 pm
Fall-O-Ween
@ McCormick's Creek State Park, 250 McCormick's Creek Park Rd, Spencer
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
5-7 pm: Family Fall Fun Night- (Event) Join Naturalist at Canyon Inn for a family fun night. Snake fangs, skin of newt, vulture vomit, and spider web stew is brewing at our potion tent. Come …
Steve Hickman
5:00 pm
The 1917 Italian film “Satan’s Rhapsody” (“Rapsodia Satanica”) with a live score by Drekka and Mike Emmett, also spoken word performances from Hiromi Yoshida and James Dorr
5:00 pm
The 1917 Italian film “Satan’s Rhapsody” (“Rapsodia Satanica”) with a live score by Drekka and Mike Emmett, also spoken word performances from Hiromi Yoshida and James Dorr
@ Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater presents Spooky Beats and Theater Treats
5:00 pm
The Buskirk-Chumley Theater presents Spooky Beats and Theater Treats
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 East Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm
“Murder Along the Monon” Historic Walk, Haunted Talk and Light Supper
6:00 pm
“Murder Along the Monon” Historic Walk, Haunted Talk and Light Supper
@ American Legion 250, 404 Sheeks Dr, Mitchell
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm
“Murder Along the Monon” explores the 1923 murder of Mitchell policeman William Sutherlin through a historic walk with costumed reenactors and a presentation by Believe Paranormal of the results of their investigation into sites relevant …
Creative Cafe: An Open-Mic Night Bridging Conversations Around Art and Migration
6:00 pm
Creative Cafe: An Open-Mic Night Bridging Conversations Around Art and Migration
@ Arts Alliance Center (College Mall), 2894 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm
Refreshments will be provided and please bring some sort of art (music, paintings, poetry) to share!
Kenan Rainwater Trio
6:00 pm
Kenan Rainwater Trio
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Steve Fulton Trio
6:00 pm
Steve Fulton Trio
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Trunk or Treat at the Y
6:00 pm
Trunk or Treat at the Y
@ YMCA of Monroe County - Southeast, 2125 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
So Much Fun, It’s Scary! Families can trunk or treat, enter contests, and more! Vehicles will be set up in the parking lot near the soccer field. This event is free and open to the …
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
6:30 pm
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
@ Constellation Stage & Screen (Waldron Auditorium), 122 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN
Oct 25 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
A musical “tail” that will bring the house down There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his …
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Cicada Cinema presents: Ms. 45 (1981)
7:00 pm
Cicada Cinema presents: Ms. 45 (1981)
@ Orbit Room, downstairs at 107 N College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Synopsis: Eerie and unforgettable, MS. 45 is an essential snapshot of New York City in the early 1980s from Abel Ferrara (DRILLER KILLER, THE ADDICTION)—one of the greatest and most unique living filmmakers on the …
Festival of Ghost Stories (ages 10+)
7:00 pm
Festival of Ghost Stories (ages 10+)
@ Bryan Park, 1001 S Henderson St, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Under a dark sky and a rising moon, nothing seems so scary as tales of ghosts, ghouls and terrifying situations. It is the annual Festival of Ghost Stories and we invite you to let your …
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jenna Maxwell
7:00 pm
Jenna Maxwell
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Rich Hardesty
7:00 pm
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday Night Live’s Punkie Johnson Returns to The Comedy Attic!
7:00 pm
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday Night Live’s Punkie Johnson Returns to The Comedy Attic!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Door Time: 6:00 PM Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically …
Whiskey Brothers
7:00 pm
Whiskey Brothers
@ Firebird Tap House, 4040 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Otis Gibbs, with special guests: The Hammer and The Hatchet
7:30 pm
Otis Gibbs, with special guests: The Hammer and The Hatchet
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Blues, Country, Music
Pop-Up Opera: Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II
7:30 pm
Pop-Up Opera: Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
@ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS Just in time for Halloween! This musical comedy based on …
Andra Faye & Scott Ballantine
8:00 pm
Andra Faye & Scott Ballantine
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Atmosphere – The Traveling Forever Tour // NOFUN! / Reverie
8:00 pm
Atmosphere – The Traveling Forever Tour // NOFUN! / Reverie
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm
Doors Open 6:30pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings!
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
@ Forbidden Hollows, 639 Anderson Rd, Bedford
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door. Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
8:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
@ Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Rd, Heltonville
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
This Burning Ghost
8:00 pm
6 Foot Blonde
9:00 pm
Spooky Sexy Ghoul: A Halloween Burlesque Show, followed by a dance party with DJ Agnst
9:00 pm
Spooky Sexy Ghoul: A Halloween Burlesque Show, followed by a dance party with DJ Agnst
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
WITH: Dark N Stormy Desiree DeCarlo Frenchy LaRouge Rose Whip Twirlisha Devine
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday Night Live’s Punkie Johnson Returns to The Comedy Attic!
9:30 pm
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday Night Live’s Punkie Johnson Returns to The Comedy Attic!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 25 @ 9:30 pm – 11:15 pm
Door Time: 9:00 PM Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically …
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Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse, 916 15th St, Bedford
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Bloomington High School South Swimming & Diving Team – Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
8:00 am
Bloomington High School South Swimming & Diving Team – Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
@ LongHorn Steakhouse 721 S College Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
No steaks, but LongHorn makes great pancakes and you can only get ’em served by our swimmers & divers once each year!
Backroads Christmas Market
9:00 am
Backroads Christmas Market
@ Lawrence County Fairgrounds, 11265 US-50, Bedford
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market with entertainment from the MCCSC Elementary Sing at 10:15 am and Ken & Debbie Wilson at 11 am
9:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market with entertainment from the MCCSC Elementary Sing at 10:15 am and Ken & Debbie Wilson at 11 am
@ Showers Common next to City Hall, 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Nestled in picturesque downtown charm and, in 2024, celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market is a vital part of the local food culture. Market goers can expect to find a wide assortment …
Woolery Farmers’ Market – Spooky Season, with music from Destin Wernicke (8:30-10AM) / Bloomington Brass Band (10:30-Noon)
9:00 am
Woolery Farmers’ Market – Spooky Season, with music from Destin Wernicke (8:30-10AM) / Bloomington Brass Band (10:30-Noon)
@ Woolery Mill front lot, 2250 W Sunstone Dr, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
For the last day of our 5th season at the Woolery Farmers’ Market, we’ll be going out with a bang – or should I say, a boo! Come trick or treat your way around the …
David Rust Memorial Sacred Harp All-Day Shape Note Singing
10:00 am
David Rust Memorial Sacred Harp All-Day Shape Note Singing
@ First Christian Church, 205 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington (Enter off Washington St)
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
There will be singing from both the 1991 revision The Sacred Harp and The Shenandoah Harmony. Loaner song books will be available. Feel free to drop by to observe if you have limited time! Doors …
Fall-O-Ween
10:00 am
Fall-O-Ween
@ McCormick's Creek State Park, 250 McCormick's Creek Park Rd, Spencer
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
10am-12pm: Spooky Crafts- (Craft) Drop by the Nature Center to create a fangtastic craft that will make you want to sink your fangs into reading. Come create a cute snake bookmark and meet a few …
Headstone Restoration Workshop
10:00 am
Headstone Restoration Workshop
@ Rose Hill Cemetery, 1100 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join the Monroe County History Center Cemetery Committee and the Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association to learn the basics of headstone cleaning and repair. Drop in / out anytime. Wear outdoor work clothes and bring work …
Saturday Storytime with Special Guest T. L. McBeth
10:00 am
Saturday Storytime with Special Guest T. L. McBeth
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Author T. L. McBeth will be joining Morgenstern Books for Saturday Storytime to get us ready for the holiday season with his brand new book, I Am NOT Santa Claus!
The Serendipity Market
10:00 am
The Serendipity Market
@ Owen County Fairgrounds, 364 S East St, Spencer
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
There will be vendors of all sorts, music, and lots of shopping!
Bloomington Pumpkin Launch
11:00 am
Bloomington Pumpkin Launch
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 W Airport Rd, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am
Gates open at 11 a.m. Launching begins at noon. Fall has arrived and pumpkins are flying in the skies over the Monroe County Fairgrounds! Launcher teams send pumpkins soaring through the air in competitions for …
Saturday Crafternoon
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon
@ Wylie House Museum, 307 E 2nd St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Spin your creativity into a spiderweb suncatcher at the Wylie House! While you work, weave spooky fall stories about 19th century Bloomington into your mind! You don’t want to miss getting caught in the Wylie …
Ben Justus
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Day
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Day
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
These events are free, and open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor …
HiStory Book Club: “The Facemaker” by Lindsey Fitzharris (Europe)
1:00 pm
HiStory Book Club: “The Facemaker” by Lindsey Fitzharris (Europe)
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Where History Buffs and Bookworms Connect Do you love to read books? How about books about history? If so, join the HiStory Book Club to discuss the great stories of our past over a glass …
Open Day at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead: “A Fall Gathering”
1:00 pm
Open Day at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead: “A Fall Gathering”
@ 2920 E Tenth St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bloomington Restorations, Inc. invites you to the October Museum Open Day, “A Fall Gathering” at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead. Volunteers will give indoor tours of the Farmhouse. Located in the Music Room Parlor, Music will be …
Pre-College Strings – Violin Halloween Concert
1:00 pm
Pre-College Strings – Violin Halloween Concert
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
1:00 pm
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
@ Constellation Stage & Screen (Waldron Auditorium), 122 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A musical “tail” that will bring the house down There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his …
Trunk or Treat in Ellettsville
1:00 pm
Trunk or Treat in Ellettsville
@ Chandler Funeral Home - Parking Lot, 203 E Temperance St, Ellettsville
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wear your best costume and enjoy Trunk or Treat!
Geology Spooktacular
2:00 pm
Geology Spooktacular
@ Indiana Geological and Water Survey, 1001 E 10th St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wear your favorite geo-costume and explore spooky specimens of Indiana’s oddest fossils and minerals in this family-friendly event. Part museum, part lab, and part classroom, the Learning Lab is where you can compare thousands of …
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington (Lab A and/or garden)
Oct 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice. STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, …
Friendly Beasts Cider 7-Year Anniversary Party, with music from Hazy Hollows (6pm-8pm)
4:00 pm
Friendly Beasts Cider 7-Year Anniversary Party, with music from Hazy Hollows (6pm-8pm)
@ Friendly Beasts Cider Company, 222 West 2nd Street, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
4:00 pm
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
@ Constellation Stage & Screen (Waldron Auditorium), 122 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A musical “tail” that will bring the house down There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his …
Halloween With The Horses
5:00 pm
Halloween With The Horses
@ People and Animal Learning Services, 7644 W Elwren Road, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join PALS for Halloween with the Horses on October 26th from 5-7 PM! Come in costume, enjoy the festive activities, including pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating on the sensory trail, photo booth, food trucks, face painting, and …
Jack Farnsley
5:00 pm
Sharianne Whetstine
5:00 pm
Sharianne Whetstine
@ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bakersfield Bound
6:00 pm
Bakersfield Bound
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Morgenstern Books all-ages spooky Family Night
6:00 pm
Morgenstern Books all-ages spooky Family Night
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come celebrate Halloween with us! We’ll have story time with Summit Elementary librarian Ben Straawn, crafts, activities, and snacks! Show up in your best costume and ready to party!
Sweet Mash Monster Bash, with music by Slow Gin
6:00 pm
Sweet Mash Monster Bash, with music by Slow Gin
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
High Street Jack
7:00 pm
Hoppy Halloween Party with music by Michael Norris, Joe Strunk and friends.
7:00 pm
Hoppy Halloween Party with music by Michael Norris, Joe Strunk and friends.
@ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm
Octubafest 2024: Guest Recital – Patricio Consentino, tuba
7:00 pm
Octubafest 2024: Guest Recital – Patricio Consentino, tuba
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Sounds of South present: Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’, The Broadway Musical
7:00 pm
Sounds of South present: Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’, The Broadway Musical
@ Carmichael Auditorium at Bloomington South High School, 1965 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30 pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) interactive screening
7:00 pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) interactive screening
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:15 pm
Constellation Stage and Screen presents the 19th annual interactive screening Join us 30 minutes prior to each screening (6:30 & 10:30pm) for our highly-anticipated pre-show event, featuring a costume contest, fabulous prizes, devirginization ceremony, and …
The Vanguards
7:00 pm
Pop-Up Opera: Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II
7:30 pm
Pop-Up Opera: Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
@ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS Just in time for Halloween! This musical comedy based on …
[SOLD OUT] Woomblies Rock Orchestra
7:30 pm
[SOLD OUT] Woomblies Rock Orchestra
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Woomblies Rock Orchestra is a powerhouse of talent. 11 musicians, including a 4-piece string section, and 2 horns, playing some of the greatest Rock and Motown music ever written. Music from Rock bands like …
Barn of Terror Haunted House
8:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 11:59 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings!
Brett Denny
8:00 pm
Brett Denny
@ Sycamore Saloon at Harmony Tree Resorts, 1292 IN-135, Nashville
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Davey and The Midnights
8:00 pm
Davey and The Midnights
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
8:00 pm
Forbidden Hollows Haunted Farm
@ Forbidden Hollows, 639 Anderson Rd, Bedford
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Family-friendly Hayride (not scary) and/or Haunted Trail (scary), buy tickets at the door. Get ready for a night of screams, scares, and unforgettable memories.
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
8:00 pm
Heltonville Haunted House 2024
@ Heltonville Park, 590 Diamond Rd, Heltonville
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
October Comedy Show, hosted by Brian Smiley with headliner Jeff Bodart and featuring Willy Griswold
8:00 pm
October Comedy Show, hosted by Brian Smiley with headliner Jeff Bodart and featuring Willy Griswold
@ Story Inn, 6404 IN-135, Nashville
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm
Past Tense
8:00 pm
Sounds From the Black Hole: Nia Petrol / Sheetmetalgirl / Sklermbot
8:00 pm
Sounds From the Black Hole: Nia Petrol / Sheetmetalgirl / Sklermbot
@ Orbit Room, downstairs at 107 N College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sounds From the Black Hole: a concert series featuring experimental music and explorations of sound. Nia Petrol (soundcloud) is usually behind the scenes, running sound at Sounds From the Black Hole. She’ll be given the …
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday Night Live’s Punkie Johnson Returns to The Comedy Attic!
8:00 pm
SPECIAL EVENT – Saturday Night Live’s Punkie Johnson Returns to The Comedy Attic!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut)
Oct 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Door Time: 7:00 PM Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically …
Daniel Nunnelee “June, Baby” Fall Tour // Hana Eid
9:00 pm
Daniel Nunnelee “June, Baby” Fall Tour // Hana Eid
@ The Bishop, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Presented by Spirit of ’68 | Ages 18+ With the arrival of his self-released breakout single “Pick and Choose” in 2022, Memphis-born singer/songwriter Daniel Nunnelee introduced the world to his sweetly offbeat and soul-baring form …
Hallowqueer feat. LANDON CIDER, followed by a dance party with DJ KYROBPAQ
9:00 pm
Hallowqueer feat. LANDON CIDER, followed by a dance party with DJ KYROBPAQ
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
We’re excited to welcome LANDON CIDER, winner of season 3 of DRAGULA to The Back Door! Hosted by BeelzeBabe and Verna Vendetta and starring Dahlia Desire, Black Ivy, and Jack Offerman.
Hank Ruff
9:00 pm
Hooked for Halloween with Bonita!
9:00 pm
Hooked for Halloween with Bonita!
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 9:00 pm
Costumes! Drink specials! And mother freakin’ Bonita! Doesn’t get much more holiday than that! Make your plans now, spooky season is upon us
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) interactive screening
11:00 pm
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) interactive screening
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408
Oct 26 @ 11:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 1:15 am
Constellation Stage and Screen presents the 19th annual interactive screening Join us 30 minutes prior to each screening (6:30 & 10:30pm) for our highly-anticipated pre-show event, featuring a costume contest, fabulous prizes, devirginization ceremony, and …
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Fall-O-Ween
10:00 am
Fall-O-Ween
@ McCormick's Creek State Park, 250 McCormick's Creek Park Rd, Spencer
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
10 am-2pm: Spider Donuts– Come create a spooky sweet treat at Buck’s Dead and Breakfast. Donuts will be available at the Nature Center parking lot for a $2 cash donation to the Friends Group. We …
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market
11:00 am
Nashville Indiana Farmers Market
@ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 27 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Fiber Arts, facilitated by artist Amy Dyken
1:00 pm
Fiber Arts, facilitated by artist Amy Dyken
@ Juniper Art Gallery - Main Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
bring your portable project for a casual get-together of fiber lovers, ask your questions and offer friendly tips and advice!
Paul Bertsch
1:00 pm
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
1:00 pm
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
@ Constellation Stage & Screen (Waldron Auditorium), 122 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN
Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A musical “tail” that will bring the house down There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his …
A Selection of Scenes from Resilience: Indiana’s Untold Stories
2:00 pm
A Selection of Scenes from Resilience: Indiana’s Untold Stories
@ Constellation Playhouse, 107 W. 9th Street, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm
Off Night Productions is teaming up with three other local, women-led theatre companies for a play-reading festival, “In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights,” running October 27-29 at the Constellation Playhouse! Opening the festival …
Crafternoon at the Yarn Shop
2:00 pm
Crafternoon at the Yarn Shop
@ Yarn Shop, 303 South Hickory Drive, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Crafting with humans! Masks are required inside. Outdoor seating is available in good weather. All crafts are welcome, just nothing real loud or with fumes as it’s a small area. No purchase required to hang …
King Bee and the Stingers
2:00 pm
King Bee and the Stingers
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Jacobs Harp Academy – Fanfen Tai, director Halloween Concert
3:00 pm
Jacobs Harp Academy – Fanfen Tai, director Halloween Concert
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
All Gender Writing Circle
4:00 pm
All Gender Writing Circle
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Please join Women Writing for (a) Change in the creative space of Juniper Art Gallery. Drawing inspiration from poetry and painters, we will spend time writing and sharing our writing with one another. People of …
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
4:00 pm
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!
@ Constellation Stage & Screen (Waldron Auditorium), 122 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN
Oct 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A musical “tail” that will bring the house down There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he finally gets his …
White Lightning Boys Reunion, with special guest Steve Hickman
4:00 pm
White Lightning Boys Reunion, with special guest Steve Hickman
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Oct 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Presented by Hondo Thompson in lieu of a House Concert! The WHITE LIGHTNING BOYS are definitely musical legends around these parts and the stories go back decades. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen …
Halloween Trivia Night (ages 21+)
6:00 pm
Halloween Trivia Night (ages 21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 S Morton St, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a Halloween-themed trivia night, which benefits Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana! Big prizes + fall cocktails + fun, original trivia by Bloomington Pub Quiz. We’ll cover everything from the Great Pumpkin …
The VLF Trio
6:00 pm
The VLF Trio
@ Friendly Beasts Cider Company, 222 West 2nd Street, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ASYLUM or Madness & The Whole Thing
7:00 pm
ASYLUM or Madness & The Whole Thing
@ Constellation Playhouse, 107 W. 9th Street, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm
Off Night Productions is teaming up with three other local, women-led theatre companies for a play-reading festival, “In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights,” running October 27-29 at the Constellation Playhouse! On Sunday evening …
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Writers Guild Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic
7:00 pm
Writers Guild Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Writers Guild of Bloomington is at Morgenstern Books after-hours for their monthly poetry reading and open mic. Stop by to take in some poetry or be brave and read some of your own!
Sunday Funday Karaoke
8:00 pm
Sunday Funday Karaoke
@ The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+)
9:00 pm
Karaoke with Misfit Toy Karaoke (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 28 @ 1:00 am
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VITAL Tutor Meet-up (18+)
4:00 pm
VITAL Tutor Meet-up (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Meet and chat with VITAL staff and volunteers. Ask questions about tutoring, get ideas for lesson plans, and connect with other volunteers. All levels of experience are welcome!
INconversation: Farming is all in the Family
6:45 pm
INconversation: Farming is all in the Family
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 6:45 pm – 8:45 pm
Join Indiana Humanities for a panel discussion about how family farms were essential to the early settlement of our state, and what their current challenges and future plans are. The moderator for the evening will …
A Conversation with film critic David Ehrlich
7:00 pm
A Conversation with film critic David Ehrlich
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm
Join influential and award-winning film critic David Ehrlich for a frank and wide-ranging conversation on all things blockbusters, including the impact of blockbuster filmmaking on independent film, film criticism, audience culture, movie-going, and more.
Bloomington Expressive Arts Training (BEAT) Fall Show
7:00 pm
Bloomington Expressive Arts Training (BEAT) Fall Show
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm
BEAT is a pre professional, community show choir program for children in grades 1-12 throughout Bloomington and surrounding areas. Come watch the members of Mini Sync, Syncopation & Amplitude sing and dance their hearts out! …
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights presents: “Babel” (A powerful tale of cultural erasure and personal alienation, exploring the human cost of globalization.)
7:00 pm
In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights presents: “Babel” (A powerful tale of cultural erasure and personal alienation, exploring the human cost of globalization.)
@ Constellation Playhouse, 107 W. 9th Street, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm
Off Night Productions is teaming up with three other local, women-led theatre companies for a play-reading festival, “In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights,” running October 27-29 at the Constellation Playhouse.
Octubafest 2024: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Daniel Perantoni and Gail Robertson
7:00 pm
Octubafest 2024: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Daniel Perantoni and Gail Robertson
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Brent Wallarab Jazz Ensemble
8:00 pm
Brent Wallarab Jazz Ensemble
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Hoosier Stitchers
9:15 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 29 @ 9:15 am – 2:15 pm
Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Kerry Thomson & Margaret Brown
10:00 am
Town Hall Meeting with Mayor Kerry Thomson & Margaret Brown
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am
Kids Garden
4:30 pm
Kids Garden
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 29 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join Georgia in the garden for this kid-focused, drop-in, and hands-on time in the garden. Pop in any time during this hour to join in.
Fall/Winter Stormwater Workshop
5:30 pm
Fall/Winter Stormwater Workshop
@ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Info: Adam Rickert 812-349-2960
Pink Poodle House Concert: Emily How, Grey Slush, The Matriarch, and Syzygy
6:00 pm
Pink Poodle House Concert: Emily How, Grey Slush, The Matriarch, and Syzygy
@ The Pink Poodle House Venue, 917 North Fairview St, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bloomington Book Festival – Day 1: Author Event with Vauhini Vara
6:30 pm
Bloomington Book Festival – Day 1: Author Event with Vauhini Vara
@ Indiana Memorial Union (Oak Room), 900 E Seventh St, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:30 pm
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:30 pm
Death Café
7:00 pm
Death Café
@ Morgenstern's, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. The Bloomington chapter is hosted by Rick …
Film: The Raid: Redemption
7:00 pm
Film: The Raid: Redemption
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
This acclaimed film brings breathtaking and relentless action to the big screen with expert pacing and editing—it’s maximum entertainment that will make you ask, “How’d they do that?!”
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Reading: Five Times In One Night
7:00 pm
Reading: Five Times In One Night
@ Constellation Playhouse, 107 W. 9th Street, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm
Off Night Productions is teaming up with three other local, women-led theatre companies for a play-reading festival, “In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights,” running October 27-29 at the Constellation Playhouse! Closing out the …
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
@ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS Just in time for Halloween! This musical comedy based on …
University Chorale – Yee Yan Michelle Kwok, conductor (Doctoral Recital), Featuring Katie Nam, soprano soloist; Samuel Wetzel, baritone soloist
8:00 pm
University Chorale – Yee Yan Michelle Kwok, conductor (Doctoral Recital), Featuring Katie Nam, soprano soloist; Samuel Wetzel, baritone soloist
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods East Parking Lot, 3220 East 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
2024 Monroe County Childhood Conditions Summit (MC3)
8:00 am
2024 Monroe County Childhood Conditions Summit (MC3)
@ Monroe Convention Center, 302 S College Ave, Bloomington, IN
Oct 30 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mark your calendars and join in on the 9th annual Monroe County Childhood Conditions Summit! This event allows for opportunities to explore what it takes to make Monroe County a community where all youth & …
Meet the Funders (18+)
9:30 am
Meet the Funders (18+)
@ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
In this annual event, a panel of foundations and development directors will discuss grants, funding, and information to ensure nonprofit organizations are more likely to get funded.
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
3:00 pm
Bloomington PRIDE Rainbow Elders – Weekly Walking Groups
@ Clear Creek Trail, W Tapp Road, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 3:00 pm
**Please email Cindy Houston ([email protected]) if you would like to participate**
“‘SAY HIS NAME:’ BLACKBUSTERS IN A POST-DEI WORLD” – a talk from Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman and Dr. Novotny Lawrence, co-editors of the forthcoming The Oxford Handbook of Black Horror Film (2024).
4:00 pm
“‘SAY HIS NAME:’ BLACKBUSTERS IN A POST-DEI WORLD” – a talk from Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman and Dr. Novotny Lawrence, co-editors of the forthcoming The Oxford Handbook of Black Horror Film (2024).
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm
This keynote focuses on blockbusters that uphold the principles of DEI and how Nia DaCosta’s horror Blackbuster Candyman directly challenges discrimination against historically marginalized populations. After the keynote, be sure to stick around for our …
Constructed Languages Workshop (ages 12-19)
4:00 pm
Constructed Languages Workshop (ages 12-19)
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Ever wanted to invent your own language? Join us to talk with members of the IU Department of Linguistics about constructed languages, and learn how your made-up words can be so much more!
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 30 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
At this weekly drop-in, kids of all ages and experience levels can cook up delicious recipes with fresh ingredients. Guardians must stay on-site and are welcome to shop in the pantry during this time, or …
[In-Store Event] Afro-Sonic Experiments and Feminist Aesthetics, featuring Berlin-based Peruvian artists Alejandra Cardenas (aka Ale Hop) and Laura Robles
6:00 pm
[In-Store Event] Afro-Sonic Experiments and Feminist Aesthetics, featuring Berlin-based Peruvian artists Alejandra Cardenas (aka Ale Hop) and Laura Robles
@ Landlocked Music, 115 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm
Landlocked is hosting Afro-Sonic Experiments and Feminist Aesthetics: an artist talk and album signing with Berlin-based Peruvian artists Alejandra Cardenas (aka Ale Hop) and Laura Robles. Their debut collaborative album ‘Agua Dulce’ radically deconstructs Afro-Peruvian …
Bloomington Book Festival – Day 2: Culture Nights w/ Larissa Lai
6:30 pm
Bloomington Book Festival – Day 2: Culture Nights w/ Larissa Lai
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Culture Nights: Planetary Futures with Larissa Lai | Presented by IU Cultural Studies | Ages 21+ Larissa Lai presents opening remarks for the inaugural Bloomington Book Fest as part of the Culture Nights: Planetary Futures …
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Plantary Futures Lecture Series w/ Larissa Lai (21+)
6:30 pm
Plantary Futures Lecture Series w/ Larissa Lai (21+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Any sort of performance Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks (all ages)
7:00 pm
Any sort of performance Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks (all ages)
@ Fat Dan's Deli, 221 East Kirkwood Ave. Suite 1, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You’ll have 15 minutes to do your thing.
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Octubafest 2024: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Daniel Perantoni and Gail Robertson
7:00 pm
Octubafest 2024: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Daniel Perantoni and Gail Robertson
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Experience presented by Peyton Womock
7:00 pm
The Experience presented by Peyton Womock
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm
Peyton Womock, a renowned artist, showcases his exceptional saxophone skills, seamlessly blending genres such as Smooth Jazz, Funk, R&B, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Pop. With a repertoire including beloved covers and compelling original compositions, Womock’s live performances …
Call and Response Jazz Series: Joe Policastro Trio (sets at 7:30 pm and 9 pm)
7:30 pm
Call and Response Jazz Series: Joe Policastro Trio (sets at 7:30 pm and 9 pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
@ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS Just in time for Halloween! This musical comedy based on …
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with music from Tom & Luis and calling by Katie Zukof
7:30 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with music from Tom & Luis and calling by Katie Zukof
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Intro lesson at 7 pm
Caught Daylight (Special Poe Improv Set)
8:00 pm
Caught Daylight (Special Poe Improv Set)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm
Cicada Cinema presents: The Hunger (1983)
8:00 pm
Cicada Cinema presents: The Hunger (1983)
@ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm – 9:45 pm
Age: 21+ Few vampires are as cool and sexy as those in The Hunger’s love triangle. David Bowie. Catherine Deneuve. Susan Sarandon. Something strange starts to happen when a gerontologist researching sleep and aging gets …
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
8:00 pm
Kirkwood Observatory Open House
@ Kirkwood Observatory, 119 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington (Dunn's Woods, inside IU's Sample Gates)
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Open Wednesday evenings, weather permitting. Times change with sunset. Check website for specific date. Check out the Bloomington Clear Sky Chart too.
University Orchestra – Mélisse Brunet, guest conductor
8:00 pm
University Orchestra – Mélisse Brunet, guest conductor
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Backyard Function
10:00 pm
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STEM Saturday – Science of the World
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday – Science of the World
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington (Lab A and/or garden)
Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The program is typically located in Lab A, but may also be in the garden if the weather is nice. STEM Saturday is a weekly program that gets visitors to engage in STEM. STEM (Science, …
Scare Around the Square
3:30 pm
Scare Around the Square
@ Harp Commons, 1539 J St, Bedford
Oct 31 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Presented by Bedford Revitalization Inc. Our downtown shops & businesses will be full of Halloween spirit and all in the community are invited to enjoy EARLY trick-or-treating while supplies last. This is a ‘rain or …
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
5:00 pm
Discovery Time – Environmental Science (ages 3-6)
@ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Thursdays in October This month in Discovery Time we are going to explore the natural world! Many studies show that early environmental education benefits children’s emotional, social, cognitive, and physical development. Through a blend of …
Speech Club Meeting (Good Evening Toastmasters)
5:30 pm
Speech Club Meeting (Good Evening Toastmasters)
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Trick or Treat at the Wylie House (all ages)
5:30 pm
Trick or Treat at the Wylie House (all ages)
@ Wylie House Museum, 307 E 2nd St, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Drop by the Wylie House for a spirited celebration of Halloween with trick or treating, eerie experiences, and frightful fun! Explore the house and hear some of the ghostly stories you won’t hear during the …
Halloween Kids Skate Party and Costume Contest
6:00 pm
Halloween Kids Skate Party and Costume Contest
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teen Anime Night – Death Note (ages 12-19)
6:00 pm
Teen Anime Night – Death Note (ages 12-19)
@ The Ground Floor Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us as we watch Death Note! We’ll chat, craft, and eat snacks. Ages 12-19.
Bloomington Book Festival – Day 3: “Life of a Book” Panel
6:30 pm
Bloomington Book Festival – Day 3: “Life of a Book” Panel
@ Monroe County Public Library, 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Take a journey through the ‘life of a book’ exploring all phases from creating to putting the finished product in a book lovers hands! “Life of a Book” Panel : David Underwood (Penguin Random House) …
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Barn of Terror Haunted House
7:00 pm
Barn of Terror Haunted House
@ The Barn of Terror, 8792 N Old State Road 37, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
It All Begins Again… Come join the hauntings! 07:00-07:45 – Kids Trick or Treat 08:00-10:00 – Main Event
BCT presents: Scream (1996)
7:00 pm
BCT presents: Scream (1996)
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Presented by The Buskirk-Chumley Theater | DOOR TIME 6:30 pm “A Halloween Spooktacular – Creepin it Real” series A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl and her friends are terrorized by …
Bloomington Blues Jam and Halloween Party, hosted by Homemade Jam
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam and Halloween Party, hosted by Homemade Jam
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host band plays 7-8 pm Jam runs 8-10 pm
Found Footage Freakout Double Feature: Late Night with the Devil (2024) + The Blair Witch Project (1999)
7:00 pm
Found Footage Freakout Double Feature: Late Night with the Devil (2024) + The Blair Witch Project (1999)
@ Indiana University Cinema, 1213 E 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm
Rating: R | Series: Friday Night Frights It’s a Found Footage Freakout Double Feature with one of this year’s best new horror films and a classic that helped start it all. Late Night with the …
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
7:00 pm
Hell on the Hill Haunted House
@ Hell on the Hill, 9927 S Chapel Hill Rd, Heltonville
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Murder Mystery Night: Death at the Dive Bar (an immersive experience)
7:00 pm
Murder Mystery Night: Death at the Dive Bar (an immersive experience)
@ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm
Due to the nature of the game. If there are not enough participants we won’t do it and reschedule. Sorry ahead of time for any inconvenience….
Octubafest 2024: Octubaween Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Daniel Perantoni and Gail Robertson
7:00 pm
Octubafest 2024: Octubaween Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Daniel Perantoni and Gail Robertson
@ 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
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS, the Musical Comedy
@ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm
REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS Just in time for Halloween! This musical comedy based on …
Halloween Cover Show
8:00 pm
Halloween Cover Show
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm
Halloween: Barzagan Bookclub // Midnight Butcher
8:00 pm
Halloween: Barzagan Bookclub // Midnight Butcher
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm
New Music Ensemble – David Dzubay, director; Felipe Lara, guest composer
8:00 pm
New Music Ensemble – David Dzubay, director; Felipe Lara, guest composer
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Bloomington Book Festival – Day 3: “The Unraveling” Movie w/ KD Amond, Sarah Zanotti
8:30 pm
Bloomington Book Festival – Day 3: “The Unraveling” Movie w/ KD Amond, Sarah Zanotti
@ Morgenstern Books (Backlot), 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Bring chairs and blankets for a chilling horror movie night under the stars!
Demonic Sounds Afro-Sonic Experiments: Feminist Aesthetics (21+)
9:00 pm
Demonic Sounds Afro-Sonic Experiments: Feminist Aesthetics (21+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 9:00 pm
Halloween Adult Costume Skate, with DJ Axipitor (18+)
9:00 pm
Halloween Adult Costume Skate, with DJ Axipitor (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Halloween Dance Party, with DJ Angst
10:00 pm
Halloween Dance Party, with DJ Angst
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 10:00 pm – Nov 1 @ 3:00 am
Welcome to the Neighborhood
10:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 10:00 pm
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