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1 Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall) Dec 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” (shows at 11am and 3pm) 11:00 am PAW Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” (shows at 11am and 3pm) @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington Dec 1 @ 11:00 am Tickets General Chess Club Meeting (Hoosier Chess Academy) 12:30 pm General Chess Club Meeting (Hoosier Chess Academy) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 1 @ 12:30 pm – 4:15 pm Tickets Reimagining Opera for Kids Gala 12:30 pm Reimagining Opera for Kids Gala @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 1 @ 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic for Cats and Dogs 1:00 pm Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic for Cats and Dogs @ MCHA Clinic, 791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington Dec 1 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets The Monroe County Humane Association veterinary team is 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 pets aged 12 … LEGO CLUB (ages 5-12) 2:00 pm LEGO CLUB (ages 5-12) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets The Children’s Nutcracker 3:30 pm The Children’s Nutcracker @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 1 @ 3:30 pm Tickets Bloomington’s own Nutcracker Ballet, danced by children for children and families! This slightly abridged version of the classic Nutcracker Ballet follows Clara through her adventures after receiving a magical gift from her Uncle Drosselmeyer. Watch … Key Club Meeting 3:45 pm Key Club Meeting @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 1 @ 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – The ’10’ Tour 7:30 pm Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox – The ’10’ Tour @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 1 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 1 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 2 @ 1:00 am Tickets	2 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 Dec 2 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am Tickets Info: Paul Adams 812-369-0305 Teen Craft Club – Felt Succulents (ages 12-19) 4:00 pm Teen Craft Club – Felt Succulents (ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Please contact Fern Salvaggio at [email protected] if you have any questions about this program. Adult Board Game Night (age 18 and up) 5:00 pm Adult Board Game Night (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Master’s Recital – Haoran Yu, saxophone 5:00 pm Master’s Recital – Haoran Yu, saxophone @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Student Recital – Grant Thomas, double bass 5:00 pm Student Recital – Grant Thomas, double bass @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Sassafras Audubon Society Board Meeting 7:00 pm Sassafras Audubon Society Board Meeting @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Tickets	3 Hoosier Stitchers 9:15 am Hoosier Stitchers @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 3 @ 9:15 am – 2:15 pm Tickets For info: Lynn Ducharme 812-337-0442 VITAL English Language Group Conversations About Movies & Life with David S. (age 18 and up) 10:30 am VITAL English Language Group Conversations About Movies & Life with David S. (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Learners will watch a short segment of a popular movie and discuss the story; the movies will have English subtitles. Enjoy friendly conversation while learning new ideas and vocabulary. Complete an initial registration at the … Homework Help Hour 4:00 pm Homework Help Hour @ The Ground Floor Teen Space Conference Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Master’s Recital – Sangwoo Jun, violin 5:00 pm Master’s Recital – Sangwoo Jun, violin @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets District 6 Town Hall Meeting 5:30 pm District 6 Town Hall Meeting @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Info: Margaret VanSchaik 317-361-3110 Open Mic 6:30 pm Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz 6:30 pm Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Film: MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO 7:00 pm Film: MY OWN PRIVATE IDAHO @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm Tickets My Own Private Idaho follows two friends, Mike and Scott (River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves), on a journey of self-discovery and survival as they navigate the streets of Portland and the landscapes of Idaho. This … 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 Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets 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. Karaoke with Dave Walters 8:00 pm Karaoke with Dave Walters @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 3 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Honky Tonk 8:30 pm Honky Tonk @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 3 @ 8:30 pm Tickets	4 Healthnet Walk-In Street Medicine Clinic 1:00 pm Healthnet Walk-In Street Medicine Clinic @ Meeting Room 2B and 2C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Walk in medical clinic for patrons experiencing homelessness. Free HIV & HCV Testing (age 18 and up) 2:00 pm Free HIV & HCV Testing (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Receive free testing for HIV and HCV, as well as referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication. Age 18 and up. Kids Cook 4:30 pm Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 4 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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 … Student Chamber Music Recital 5:00 pm Student Chamber Music Recital @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and Rick Fettig (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) 6:00 pm Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and Rick Fettig (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Plantary Futures Lecture Series Marx, Moles, & Mars (21+) 6:30 pm Plantary Futures Lecture Series Marx, Moles, & Mars (21+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 6:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets You’ll have 15 minutes to do your thing. Cosmic Songwriter’s Club 3rd Anniversary 7:00 pm Cosmic Songwriter’s Club 3rd Anniversary @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Craft Club for Adults – Stamp Art (age 18 and up) 7:00 pm Craft Club for Adults – Stamp Art (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Film: MOUNTAINS 7:00 pm Film: MOUNTAINS @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm Tickets A beautifully acted and observant portrait of a family and their community, Mountains marks an impressive debut by director Monica Sorelle. Q&A with the lead actors to follow! About Mountains Haitian immigrant Xavier (Atibon Nazaire) … Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with an Open Mic Band led by Eric Schedler, Open Calling 7:30 pm Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with an Open Mic Band led by Eric Schedler, Open Calling @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Intro lesson at 7pm Faculty/Guest Recital – James Ehnes, violin; Orion Weiss, piano 8:00 pm Faculty/Guest Recital – James Ehnes, violin; Orion Weiss, piano @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 6 Foot Blonde 10:00 pm 6 Foot Blonde @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	5 Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets DIY Gifting Painted Clay Pendants (ages 12-19) 4:00 pm DIY Gifting Painted Clay Pendants (ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Please contact Jo Barber at [email protected] if you have any questions about this program. Coded Crafts – a new event series through Parks and Recreation that intends to bring people with similar pop culture interests together while also discovering city parks 5:00 pm Coded Crafts – a new event series through Parks and Recreation that intends to bring people with similar pop culture interests together while also discovering city parks @ Allison-Jukebox Community Center, 351 S Washington St, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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 … Holiday Market, featuring Local Artists, Businesses, DJ’s & Movies 5:00 pm Holiday Market, featuring Local Artists, Businesses, DJ’s & Movies @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets SOUP Workshop 5:00 pm SOUP Workshop @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets mhcfoodpantry.org/education Midwesterners take soup season seriously. Join Liz to learn fundamentals for a flavorful soup. Speech Club Meeting (Good Evening Toastmasters) 5:30 pm Speech Club Meeting (Good Evening Toastmasters) @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Info: Carol Lin 310-740-7229 DnD Night, with DM Sherman Schuck 6:00 pm DnD Night, with DM Sherman Schuck @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm Tickets 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 … Poetry Potluck Tour and Open Mic 6:00 pm Poetry Potluck Tour and Open Mic @ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Join us as we welcome the Poetry Potluck Tour to Morgenstern Books! Featured poets: Kelsey Bigelow, Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey, and Naomi G. Lau. Midwestern poets Kelsey Bigelow and Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey … Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by O2R 7:00 pm Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by O2R @ The Porthole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets All Ages -Full backline provided. -Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm -Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm Film: MAGIC MIKE XXL 7:00 pm Film: MAGIC MIKE XXL @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Picking up the story three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, Magic Mike XXL finds the remaining Kings of Tampa likewise ready to throw in the … Hill Folk Music Series: CPR Revival 7:00 pm Hill Folk Music Series: CPR Revival @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Muhammed Saahir Headlines 7:00 pm Muhammed Saahir Headlines @ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Winner of the 2024 Bloomington Comedy Festival returns to the Attic stage to go long with his first headlining set at his home club. From hilarious stories of fatherhood to observations about the absurdity of … Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater presents: THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 pm Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater presents: THE NUTCRACKER @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Premiering just last year, Jacobs faculty choreographer Sasha Janes’ updated, stereotype- shattering version of this most popular ballet tells the story from the perspective of curious young Marie. With the help of her Aunt Drosselmeyer, … All Campus Jazz Ensemble 8:30 pm All Campus Jazz Ensemble @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets	6 Unitarian Universalist Church Holiday Bazaar and Art Fair 9:00 am Unitarian Universalist Church Holiday Bazaar and Art Fair @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets VITAL English Language Group Conversation with Shane T. (age 18 and up) 12:00 pm VITAL English Language Group Conversation with Shane T. (age 18 and up) @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Tickets Learners will enjoy friendly conversation, learn about daily life in the United States, gain confidence, and meet new people from around the world. Peter Burkholder Lecture: Guest Lecture – Kevin C. Karnes (Musicology, Emory University) – “DJ Culture, Black Market Sounds, and ‘Minimalistic Hardcore Sequencer Music’ in Riga—with Excursions to Tallinn and Berlin—from 1975 to 2000” 12:30 pm Peter Burkholder Lecture: Guest Lecture – Kevin C. Karnes (Musicology, Emory University) – “DJ Culture, Black Market Sounds, and ‘Minimalistic Hardcore Sequencer Music’ in Riga—with Excursions to Tallinn and Berlin—from 1975 to 2000” @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets D & D Club (ages 12-19) 3:30 pm D & D Club (ages 12-19) @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 6 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets ART OPENING: “Wild Sol” Collages by Jennifer 5:00 pm ART OPENING: “Wild Sol” Collages by Jennifer @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Holiday Art Market, followed by Party Girl Gods (a dance party at 11pm) 5:00 pm Holiday Art Market, followed by Party Girl Gods (a dance party at 11pm) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Private Collection Fundraiser, with music from Curtis Cantwell Jackson (6pm-7:30pm) 5:00 pm Private Collection Fundraiser, with music from Curtis Cantwell Jackson (6pm-7:30pm) @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets This month, our featured exhibit is a fundraiser for Juniper Art Gallery to help keep our FREE events available in the upcoming year. Juniper’s Owner, Jaime Sweany has chosen a diverse selection of artwork from … Steve Hickman 5:00 pm Steve Hickman @ Ferguson House, 78 Franklin St., Nashville Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 47th Children’s Fund Benefit Auction 6:00 pm 47th Children’s Fund Benefit Auction @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Proceeds provide clothing for Brown County Children in need. Gene Fugate 6:00 pm Gene Fugate @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show 6:00 pm Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Jackson Township Fire Department 6:00 pm Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Jackson Township Fire Department @ 4831 Helmsburg Road, Helmsburg (Brown County) Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets A walk-through with Christmas lights and music, characters, and Santa (on hand for photos) Christy Crandall and Sarah Flint 7:00 pm Christy Crandall and Sarah Flint @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Geoffrey Asmus’ Debut (Shows at 7pm and 9:30pm) 7:00 pm Geoffrey Asmus’ Debut (Shows at 7pm and 9:30pm) @ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on seven college degrees and becoming a 1st grade teacher. He regularly performs at the World Famous Comedy Cellar in New York City and … John Ryan Band 7:00 pm John Ryan Band @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Karaoke, with Kelso 7:00 pm Karaoke, with Kelso @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Marty Barrow and Barrowed Time 7:00 pm Marty Barrow and Barrowed Time @ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Steve Folton 7:00 pm Steve Folton @ Firebird Tap House, 4040 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova 7:30 pm Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville Dec 6 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater presents: THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 pm Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater presents: THE NUTCRACKER @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Premiering just last year, Jacobs faculty choreographer Sasha Janes’ updated, stereotype- shattering version of this most popular ballet tells the story from the perspective of curious young Marie. With the help of her Aunt Drosselmeyer, … John Gilmore 8:00 pm John Gilmore @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Karaoke, with Bright Lights 8:00 pm Karaoke, with Bright Lights @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Poetry Slam (21+) 8:30 pm Poetry Slam (21+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 8:30 pm Tickets Hank Ruff 9:00 pm Hank Ruff @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 9:00 pm Tickets	7 Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market 9:00 am Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market @ Switchyard Park - Pavilion, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets The Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market is the oldest winter market in Indiana as it enters its 21st year serving the community of Bloomington. The BWFM has a diversity of vendors and products including fresh produce, … Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery 9:00 am Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery @ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library if you show your flyer when you visit Muddy Fork at the Winter Farmers’ Market at the Switchyard … Unitarian Universalist Church Holiday Bazaar and Art Fair 9:00 am Unitarian Universalist Church Holiday Bazaar and Art Fair @ Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall) Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Alcoholics Anonymous 10:15 am Alcoholics Anonymous @ Meeting Room 2B and 2C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 10:15 am – 5:45 pm Tickets Info: Dustyn Mitchell 765-346-6817 Bloomington Alternative Media Fest (BAMF) 2024 11:00 am Bloomington Alternative Media Fest (BAMF) 2024 @ Harmony School, 909 E 2nd St, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets This is a printed media fest and not a craft fest. Bloomington Alternative Media Fest (BAMF, formerly Bloomington Zinefest): Celebrating independent publishing in southern Indiana and beyond. Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Bloomington Philosophy Club 12:00 pm Bloomington Philosophy Club @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Info: Ben Felts 812-360-7018 Community Toy Swap – Early Access Day (donation required) 12:00 pm Community Toy Swap – Early Access Day (donation required) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Donate any toy in good condition and select from hundreds of toys and books to take home! December 7 is Early Access Day (donation required) and December 8 is open to all. All ages. Winter Wine Market 2024 12:00 pm Winter Wine Market 2024 @ Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Dr, Nashville Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Enjoy complimentary wine tastings from all 9 wineries on the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail and pickup gifts for everybody on your holiday shopping list, all while browsing the art in the gallery. Participants can come … Cody Williams 1:00 pm Cody Williams @ Ferguson House, 78 Franklin St., Nashville Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets IU Singing Hoosiers present CHIMES OF CHRISTMAS (shows at 2pm and 7:30pm) 2:00 pm IU Singing Hoosiers present CHIMES OF CHRISTMAS (shows at 2pm and 7:30pm) @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater present: THE NUTCRACKER 2:00 pm Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater present: THE NUTCRACKER @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Baroque Orchestra – Ingrid Matthews, director 4:00 pm Baroque Orchestra – Ingrid Matthews, director @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Film: PADDINGTON 2 4:00 pm Film: PADDINGTON 2 @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm Tickets Now happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, Paddington has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved … World of Dance Bloomington Showcase 4:00 pm World of Dance Bloomington Showcase @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm Tickets Witness breathtaking performances by some of the most talented dancers. From Tango and Foxtrot to Cha-Cha-Cha and Swing, this showcase will feature a diverse range of dance styles that will captivate your heart and soul. … badknees Holiday Market Experiment, with indoor/outdoor vendors, music and the LIGHTING OF THE MONOLITH 5:00 pm badknees Holiday Market Experiment, with indoor/outdoor vendors, music and the LIGHTING OF THE MONOLITH @ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets MUSIC! 5:30 pm – Nicholas Graham Hall 6:30 pm – Prairie Scout Band + Brick Lancaster Duo LIGHTING OF THE MONOLITH 7:30 pm – Step Twins 8:30 pm – Moon News Clearwater Band 6:00 pm Clearwater Band @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets First Splatterdaze with The Splattertones 6:00 pm First Splatterdaze with The Splattertones @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Monthly Jazz Funk Night with The Splattertones Sam Finley – Guitar Scott Kellogg – Bass Danny Deckard – Drums Joe Donnely – Sax Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show 6:00 pm Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Jackson Township Fire Department 6:00 pm Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Jackson Township Fire Department @ 4831 Helmsburg Road, Helmsburg (Brown County) Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets A walk-through with Christmas lights and music, characters, and Santa (on hand for photos) Bryan White 7:00 pm Bryan White @ Mitchell Opera House, 217 N 7th St, Mitchell Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Geoffrey Asmus’ Debut (Shows at 7pm and 9:30pm) 7:00 pm Geoffrey Asmus’ Debut (Shows at 7pm and 9:30pm) @ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 on seven college degrees and becoming a 1st grade teacher. He regularly performs at the World Famous Comedy Cellar in New York City and … Gus Moon 7:00 pm Gus Moon @ Firebird Tap House, 4040 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Lexi Len with Leroy McQueen and Thee Vatos Supreme 7:00 pm Lexi Len with Leroy McQueen and Thee Vatos Supreme @ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Genres: ALTERNATIVE COUNTRY // AMERICANA // COUNTRY // HONKY TONK Lexi Len’s links: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lexilen/lexi-len LeRoy & Thee Vatos’ links: www.theevatossupreme.bandcamp.com www.theevatossupreme.com Speakeasy Soiree – 1920’s in the Big Easy 7:00 pm Speakeasy Soiree – 1920’s in the Big Easy @ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Dust off those glad rags, grab your feathers and fedoras, and get ready to dance the night away! We’ll have hot jazz tunes, toe-tapping rhythms, flowing drinks, and lively chatter just like back in the … Amplify Nashville, with the Songwriter Showdown winner, The D&O Band, The Hammer and The Hatchet, Bigfoot Yancey and The Indigos 7:30 pm Amplify Nashville, with the Songwriter Showdown winner, The D&O Band, The Hammer and The Hatchet, Bigfoot Yancey and The Indigos @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Blvd, Nashville Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Presented by Brown County Music Center and Servpro of Brown, Bartholomew, Jackson & Jennings Counties A unique showcase of folk, blues, roots, and country music featuring fan-favorite area musicians, Amplify Nashville will bring future stars … Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova 7:30 pm Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater presents: THE NUTCRACKER 7:30 pm Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater presents: THE NUTCRACKER @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Premiering just last year, Jacobs faculty choreographer Sasha Janes’ updated, stereotype- shattering version of this most popular ballet tells the story from the perspective of curious young Marie. With the help of her Aunt Drosselmeyer, … Zion Crossroads (Solo) 7:30 pm Zion Crossroads (Solo) @ Sycamore Saloon at Harmony Tree Resorts, 1292 IN-135, Nashville Dec 7 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Ben Cartha Fowler / Sound Weasel 8:00 pm Ben Cartha Fowler / Sound Weasel @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Chris Bell 8:00 pm Chris Bell @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Ruben Guthrie 8:00 pm Ruben Guthrie @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets The Vanguards 8:00 pm The Vanguards @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 7 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Beyond the Binary 9:00 pm Beyond the Binary @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Beyond the Binary is returning to warm your cold heart in DECEMBER! And Oliver is bringing along SCYLLA from the new season of DRAGULA! Hosted by Oliver Closeoff Starring: Jizzelle Vontrell Mocha T Debeaute Lisa … Common Ground 9:00 pm Common Ground @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 8 @ 1:00 am Tickets Jukebox Luke 9:00 pm Jukebox Luke @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Adult Skate with DJ LP 10:00 pm Adult Skate with DJ LP @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 8 @ 1:30 am Tickets
8 Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall) Dec 8 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Community Toy Swap – Open to all ages 12:00 pm Community Toy Swap – Open to all ages @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Donate any toy in good condition and select from hundreds of toys and books to take home! December 7 is Early Access Day (donation required) and December 8 is open to all. All ages. Krampus Bizaar 2024, featuring Inferno Vortex 12:00 pm Krampus Bizaar 2024, featuring Inferno Vortex @ Bloomington Brewing Company, 2234 W Industrial Park Dr, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Come one, come all, and see the magnificent KRAMPUS BIZAAR 2024! This will be the second annual Krampus event put on at the Bloomington Brewing Company in partnership with Southern Indiana Krampus Society! Dazzle yourself … Steele’s Country Christmas 12:00 pm Steele’s Country Christmas @ T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C.Steele Road, Nashville Dec 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Open House, Live Music, Holiday Crafts, Cookies, and Cider Life-size Gingerbread People (ages birth-12) 12:30 pm Life-size Gingerbread People (ages birth-12) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Celebrate the holiday season by making a life-size paper gingerbread person to take home and deck your halls! Amibabwean Marimba Workshop with Dan Kusaya 1:00 pm Amibabwean Marimba Workshop with Dan Kusaya @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Info: Sarah Olivo 812-361-9332 Dan Kirk 1:00 pm Dan Kirk @ Ferguson House, 78 Franklin St., Nashville Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets IU Cinema presents National Theater Live: VANYA 1:00 pm IU Cinema presents National Theater Live: VANYA @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm Tickets Andrew Scott stuns in this one-man retelling of Chekhov’s classic black comedy Uncle Vanya. About Vanya Andrew Scott (Fleabag, All of Us Strangers) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of … Jacobs Flute Academy Fall Recital – Thomas Robertello, director 1:00 pm Jacobs Flute Academy Fall Recital – Thomas Robertello, director @ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Super Sunday 1:00 pm Super Sunday @ WonderLab, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Crafternoon at the Yarn Shop 2:00 pm Crafternoon at the Yarn Shop @ Yarn Shop, 303 South Hickory Drive, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets 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 … Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater present: THE NUTCRACKER 2:00 pm Jacobs School of Music Opera and Ballet Theater present: THE NUTCRACKER @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova 2:30 pm Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville Dec 8 @ 2:30 pm Tickets Cookies & Canines: A Sweet Partnership 3:00 pm Cookies & Canines: A Sweet Partnership @ Teaching Kitchen, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Info: Whitney Pickett 317-353-5758 The Hammer and The Hatchet / Liv LaFluv and Friends (EP Release) / Bobcat Opossum / Sweet May Dews 5:00 pm The Hammer and The Hatchet / Liv LaFluv and Friends (EP Release) / Bobcat Opossum / Sweet May Dews @ The Pink Poodle House Venue, 917 North Fairview St, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Potluck at 5pm, Music 6-9pm Note from Danny Weddle, head poodle wrangler at the Pink Poodle: “Bring food n drink, friends, instruments. I’d love for ya to eat before, dance during, and jam after, ya … VLF TRIO with SILENT PARTNER 6:00 pm VLF TRIO with SILENT PARTNER @ Friendly Beasts Cider Company, 222 West 2nd Street, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Cheap Trick 7:30 pm Cheap Trick @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Computer Music Recital – John Gibson & Chi Wang, directors 8:00 pm Computer Music Recital – John Gibson & Chi Wang, directors @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 8 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 9 @ 1:00 am Tickets	9 Tiny to Two – Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth-2. 10:00 am Tiny to Two – Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth-2. @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am Tickets Strategies for Estate Planning (age 18 and up) 3:00 pm Strategies for Estate Planning (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Learn more about estate planning goals, digital assets, the difference between wills and trusts, advance directives, and organizing your important documents. Age 18 and up. Teen Craft Club – Cross Stitch (ages 12-19) 3:30 pm Teen Craft Club – Cross Stitch (ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 9 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Master’s Recital – Jacob Davis, viola 5:00 pm Master’s Recital – Jacob Davis, viola @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission 5:30 pm Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Commission @ McCloskey Conference Room (Rm #135), City Hall, 401 North Morton St., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Family Movie Night: HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON 5:30 pm Family Movie Night: HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 6:45 pm Bloomington Photography Club Monthly LAWN Meeting @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Old-Time Music Jam 7:00 pm Old-Time Music Jam @ Runcible Spoon, 412 East 6th St., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets All-Campus String Orchestra – Stanley Cheng-Hao Kuo, conductor 8:00 pm All-Campus String Orchestra – Stanley Cheng-Hao Kuo, conductor @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 9 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets All-Campus Chorus – Katrina Keat and Daniel Myeongjun Kim, conductors 8:30 pm All-Campus Chorus – Katrina Keat and Daniel Myeongjun Kim, conductors @ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington Dec 9 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Repertoire Schram: Shule Aroon (2013/21) V. C. Johnson: Go Tell It! (2019) Hogan/Klevberg Day: Ain’t That Good News (1997/2009) DeCesare: The Parting Glass (2018) Dover: Good King Wenceslas (2021) Patterson: Shenandoah (2015) H. Y. Cho: …	10 Design Meetup: Design and Donuts 8:30 am Design Meetup: Design and Donuts @ The Mill - cafe, 642 N Madison St, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets A casual monthly meetup over coffee and donuts. Open to all creatives! NonProfit Alliance of Monroe County Outreach Monthly Breakfast Meeting, discussing “Effective Communications and Marketing Techniques for Nonprofits” facilitated by Sheila Corey, Open Arms 8:30 am NonProfit Alliance of Monroe County Outreach Monthly Breakfast Meeting, discussing “Effective Communications and Marketing Techniques for Nonprofits” facilitated by Sheila Corey, Open Arms @ Brightside Cafe, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Suite 21 (lower level of Fountain Square), Bloomington Dec 10 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am Tickets Hoosier Stitchers 9:15 am Hoosier Stitchers @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 10 @ 9:15 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Little Makers (ages 3-6) 10:45 am Little Makers (ages 3-6) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 10:45 am – 11:30 am Tickets Explore your creativity with different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience. Dress to mess. Ages 3-6. Cosplay 101 – Flower Crowns (ages 12-19) 4:00 pm Cosplay 101 – Flower Crowns (ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets This month, we’ll be making flower crowns. All supplies will be provide. Gentle Old Time Jam (an invitation for all who are Old-Time curious) 5:15 pm Gentle Old Time Jam (an invitation for all who are Old-Time curious) @ Weed Patch Music Company, 58 East Main Street, Nashville Dec 10 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Open Mic 6:30 pm Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz 6:30 pm Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Film – a Human Rights Day Screening: ALL STATIC AND NOISE 7:00 pm Film – a Human Rights Day Screening: ALL STATIC AND NOISE @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm Tickets All Static & Noise is an award-winning documentary on the Uyghur crisis by American director David Novack. The film, which exposes both the enormity of state-sponsored oppression and the individual struggles under horrific conditions, is … HOOMAC Songwriters Series with Oso Blues, Kathy Yuhl, and Jayme Hood 7:00 pm HOOMAC Songwriters Series with Oso Blues, Kathy Yuhl, and Jayme Hood @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Monroe County Civil War Roundtable 7:00 pm Monroe County Civil War Roundtable @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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, … Master’s Recital – Arthur Traelnes, violin 8:00 pm Master’s Recital – Arthur Traelnes, violin @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Honky Tonk 8:30 pm Honky Tonk @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 8:30 pm Tickets	11 Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6) 10:30 am Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6) @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:45 am Tickets Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Activities will be followed by a craft, so dress to mess! Ages 3-6. Acoustic Afternoon, with John Kogge and David Sharp 4:30 pm Acoustic Afternoon, with John Kogge and David Sharp @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Dine Out for the Library at Truffles 4:30 pm Dine Out for the Library at Truffles @ Truffles, 1131 South College Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 4:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Dine Out for the Library at Truffles from 4:30–9 PM on Wednesday, December 11. Show your flyer and Truffles will donate 20% of your bill to the Friends of the Library to help make all … Kids Cook 4:30 pm Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 11 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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 … Lennon’s BDay Party with the Lennon Beasley Experience and Sklermbot 5:30 pm Lennon’s BDay Party with the Lennon Beasley Experience and Sklermbot @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 11 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Alpha-gal and Tick Talks 6:00 pm Alpha-gal and Tick Talks @ Brown County Community Foundation, 209 North Van Buren St., Nashville (use lower level parking lot and enter thru those doors) Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Tick season is upon us. Prepare yourself. Do you know someone with Alpha-gal, Lyme’s disease or another tick borne illness? Attend these open forum discussions, geared to educate and enlighten each other. Let’s talk about … Board Game Swap (all ages) 6:00 pm Board Game Swap (all ages) @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Come to the Downtown Library and find the missing piece of your board game collection. Bring games that don’t get the play they deserve and swap them with others! All ages. Christmas Concert: Harp Ensemble – Elżbieta Szmyt, director 6:00 pm Christmas Concert: Harp Ensemble – Elżbieta Szmyt, director @ Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, 2700 East Rogers Road, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and Rick Fettig (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) 6:00 pm Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and Rick Fettig (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Short Attention Span Book Club “The Room” by Jonas Karlsson (age 18 and up) 6:30 pm Short Attention Span Book Club “The Room” by Jonas Karlsson (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets You’ll have 15 minutes to do your thing. Open Mic Night, hosted by Mike McKinney 7:00 pm Open Mic Night, hosted by Mike McKinney @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Call and Response Jazz Series: Flash Point Quintet / Greg Ward / Sean Dobbins Sextet 7:30 pm Call and Response Jazz Series: Flash Point Quintet / Greg Ward / Sean Dobbins Sextet @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Pages To Prisoners PACK-A-THON (21+) 7:30 pm Pages To Prisoners PACK-A-THON (21+) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Join us and wrap up a package of books and write a letter to someone on the inside. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music from Jim Nelson and Dedo Norris (from St. Louis) and locals Sam Bartlett and Abby Ladin, Calling by Tamara Loewenthall 7:30 pm Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music from Jim Nelson and Dedo Norris (from St. Louis) and locals Sam Bartlett and Abby Ladin, Calling by Tamara Loewenthall @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Intro lesson at 7pm Backyard Function 10:00 pm Backyard Function @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	12 Homeschool Recess (ages 5-12) 10:30 am Homeschool Recess (ages 5-12) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am Tickets Calling all elementary-aged homeschoolers! It’s recess time! Come to the Downtown Library to play a variety of games and hang out with other homeschoolers. Ages 5-12. Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Tech Help Thursday 2:00 pm Tech Help Thursday @ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Drop in any Thursday for help with electronic devices and software questions. Dear Sherman…A Celebration of Life (and a night of Music, Comedy and Shermanisms) 6:00 pm Dear Sherman…A Celebration of Life (and a night of Music, Comedy and Shermanisms) @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Teen Anime Night – Polar Bear’s Café (ages 12-19) 6:00 pm Teen Anime Night – Polar Bear’s Café (ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: with PDVNCH(Pee-dove-inch) / Ortet / Joan Hawkins and an Open Mic to follow 6:00 pm Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: with PDVNCH(Pee-dove-inch) / Ortet / Joan Hawkins and an Open Mic to follow @ Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Ben Katzner’s Debut! 7:00 pm Ben Katzner’s Debut! @ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington (4th and Walnut) Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Tickets Door Time: 6:00 PM A standup comedian and writer currently based in Minneapolis, Ben Katzner finds humor in his upbringing – born in Atlanta, adopted at a young age and raised in a small-town Minnesota … Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Steve and the Snakecharmers 7:00 pm Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Steve and the Snakecharmers @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 S College Ave, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Ages 21+ -Full backline provided. -Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm -Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm Bluegrass Open Jam 7:00 pm Bluegrass Open Jam @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Bluegrass Open Jam. Welcome to all pickers of all levels. Hill Folk Music Series: Father Kentucky and Liv LaFluv 7:00 pm Hill Folk Music Series: Father Kentucky and Liv LaFluv @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets SCA – Dance Practice 7:00 pm SCA – Dance Practice @ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Tickets Student Recital – Henry Lin, cello 7:00 pm Student Recital – Henry Lin, cello @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Krista Detor’s Holiday Show 7:30 pm Krista Detor’s Holiday Show @ Constellation Playhouse, 107 W. 9th Street, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Krista Detor brings back her live holiday show for two nights at the Constellation Playhouse. Joined by bandmates Dena El Saffar, David Weber, Steve Mascari, Pat Otto, and Rod Taylor – with guests including Sam … Isaac Namias / David T James 8:00 pm Isaac Namias / David T James @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 12 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Yours Truly 10:00 pm Yours Truly @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	13 Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets CLIFFS 6:00 pm CLIFFS @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Doors at 5:30pm Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show 6:00 pm Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Ruben Guthrie 6:00 pm Ruben Guthrie @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Jackson Township Fire Department 6:00 pm Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Jackson Township Fire Department @ 4831 Helmsburg Road, Helmsburg (Brown County) Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets A walk-through with Christmas lights and music, characters, and Santa (on hand for photos) Bloomington Christmas Sing-Along (to benefit The Hannah Center) 7:00 pm Bloomington Christmas Sing-Along (to benefit The Hannah Center) @ Trinity Reformed Church, 2401 South Endwright Road, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets For more than 17 years, the Bloomington Christmas Sing-Along has been a tradition in our community. A unique, free, family-friendly event where you will hear Christmas arrangements like never before. Local musicians join forces with … Eric Hamblen 7:00 pm Eric Hamblen @ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Gene Fugate 7:00 pm Gene Fugate @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Three Jays 7:00 pm Three Jays @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Timothy Scott 7:00 pm Timothy Scott @ Firebird Tap House, 4040 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova 7:30 pm Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Krista Detor’s Holiday Show 7:30 pm Krista Detor’s Holiday Show @ Constellation Playhouse, 107 W. 9th Street, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Krista Detor brings back her live holiday show for two nights at the Constellation Playhouse. Joined by bandmates Dena El Saffar, David Weber, Steve Mascari, Pat Otto, and Rod Taylor – with guests including Sam … Reconstructed / Reframed – Winter Dance Concert, presented by the IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance 7:30 pm Reconstructed / Reframed – Winter Dance Concert, presented by the IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Reconstructed/Reframed highlights legends, masters, and stars whose artistry has impacted our society, as well as presents past faculty works from new perspectives. We share, perform, and preserve these choreographies to inform new generations of dance … High Street Jack 8:00 pm High Street Jack @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm Tickets JONY P CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 8:00 pm JONY P CHRISTMAS SPECIAL @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Mama Said String Band 8:00 pm Mama Said String Band @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Performer Diploma Recital – Daniele Sesi, double bass 8:00 pm Performer Diploma Recital – Daniele Sesi, double bass @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Yuletide Slides Featuring Dana Badcock and the Luna Hood Quintet 8:00 pm Yuletide Slides Featuring Dana Badcock and the Luna Hood Quintet @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Tuff Taylor (Taylor Swift Tribute) 9:00 pm Tuff Taylor (Taylor Swift Tribute) @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm Tickets YEARNING, a new burlesque cabaret experience 9:00 pm YEARNING, a new burlesque cabaret experience @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Please join us for a night of artistry, desire, and sensuality. YEARNING celebrates the queer pastime of longing for the unobtainable and the search for human connection. Whether you love burlesque for social commentary or … Film: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS 10:00 pm Film: THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 13 @ 10:00 pm Tickets About The Nightmare Before Christmas Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare …	14 Half-Day Saturday Meditation Retreat 8:30 am Half-Day Saturday Meditation Retreat @ Center for Wholism, 2401 N Walnut St, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Doors open at 8:30 for registration and set up. Sitting begins at 9:00. Hoosier Heartland Shambhala Meditation Group (HHSMG) is holding a half-day meditation retreat. Come and meditate with others in an inspirational setting. We … Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market 9:00 am Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market @ Switchyard Park - Pavilion, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets The Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market is the oldest winter market in Indiana as it enters its 21st year serving the community of Bloomington. The BWFM has a diversity of vendors and products including fresh produce, … Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery 9:00 am Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery @ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library if you show your flyer when you visit Muddy Fork at the Winter Farmers’ Market at the Switchyard … Santa on Sale Street (all ages) 9:00 am Santa on Sale Street (all ages) @ Meeting Room A/B Combo, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Look for Santa to arrive at 9:30 AM, then follow him to the Ellettsville Branch and get a free photo and a toy. All ages. Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall) Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The Serendipity (Mini) Market 10:00 am The Serendipity (Mini) Market @ Owen County Fairgrounds, 364 S East St, Spencer Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets There will be vendors of all sorts, music, and lots of shopping! Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Discardia Mending Day 12:00 pm Discardia Mending Day @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets 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. Indiana University Childrens Choir Winter Concert – Brent Gault, director 12:30 pm Indiana University Childrens Choir Winter Concert – Brent Gault, director @ St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 4607 West State Road 46, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Skate with Santa 1:30 pm Skate with Santa @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S Henderson St, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Celebrate the holidays on ice with Santa and his elves! Skate to holiday music, take a photo with Santa and tell Santa what’s on your list! The Wizard of Oz 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Senior Recital – Michael Christopher, tenor 5:00 pm Senior Recital – Michael Christopher, tenor @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Conner Berry Band 6:00 pm Conner Berry Band @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show 6:00 pm Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Jackson Township Fire Department 6:00 pm Winter Wonderland, sponsored by the Jackson Township Fire Department @ 4831 Helmsburg Road, Helmsburg (Brown County) Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets A walk-through with Christmas lights and music, characters, and Santa (on hand for photos) A Very Romy Christmas: Not-So-Common Christmas Covers (a Benefit for Meals On Wheels) 7:00 pm A Very Romy Christmas: Not-So-Common Christmas Covers (a Benefit for Meals On Wheels) @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Doors at 6:30pm Kirby Stailey 7:00 pm Kirby Stailey @ Mitchell Opera House, 217 N 7th St, Mitchell Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Doors will open at 6:15 p.m. Kirby Stailey’s passion is Jesus Christ……his God given ability is singing and songwriting. When you mesh the two together, you have a spiritual and musical experience like no other. Low Landers with special guest John Bowyer 7:00 pm Low Landers with special guest John Bowyer @ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova 7:30 pm Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Gary Brown 7:30 pm Gary Brown @ Sycamore Saloon at Harmony Tree Resorts, 1292 IN-135, Nashville Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Reconstructed / Reframed – Winter Dance Concert, presented by the IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance 7:30 pm Reconstructed / Reframed – Winter Dance Concert, presented by the IU Department of Theatre, Drama and Contemporary Dance @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 14 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Reconstructed/Reframed highlights legends, masters, and stars whose artistry has impacted our society, as well as presents past faculty works from new perspectives. We share, perform, and preserve these choreographies to inform new generations of dance … 8 Bit Audio 8:00 pm 8 Bit Audio @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets John Dehner and the Enthusiasts, with special guest Tom Cox 8:00 pm John Dehner and the Enthusiasts, with special guest Tom Cox @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Marty Barrow Duo 8:00 pm Marty Barrow Duo @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets The Cosmic Troubadours 8:00 pm The Cosmic Troubadours @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm Tickets The Oak Ridge Boys -American Made: Farewell Tour 8:00 pm The Oak Ridge Boys -American Made: Farewell Tour @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm Tickets 6 Foot Blonde 9:00 pm 6 Foot Blonde @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 14 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Powerpuff Girls of Pop 9:00 pm Powerpuff Girls of Pop @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets You know ’em, you love ’em. It’s all about Sabrina, Chappell, and Carli! Miss Thang is only bringing you their best and brightest! Soulstricken 9:00 pm Soulstricken @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 9:00 pm Tickets
15 Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall) Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 15 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Escape the Week Movie Marathon: TWILIGHT (1st of 5 related films) 12:00 pm Escape the Week Movie Marathon: TWILIGHT (1st of 5 related films) @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm Tickets Jacobs Harp Academy Christmas Concert – Fanfen Tai, director 2:00 pm Jacobs Harp Academy Christmas Concert – Fanfen Tai, director @ Sweeney Hall, 1201 East Third St., Bloomington Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 15 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Escape the Week Movie Marathon: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (2nd of 5 related films) 2:15 pm Escape the Week Movie Marathon: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON (2nd of 5 related films) @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 15 @ 2:15 pm Tickets Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova 2:30 pm Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville Dec 15 @ 2:30 pm Tickets SCA – Craft Night 4:00 pm SCA – Craft Night @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm Tickets Key Club Meeting 4:30 pm Key Club Meeting @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 15 @ 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Tickets Escape the Week Movie Marathon: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (3rd of 5 related films) 4:45 pm Escape the Week Movie Marathon: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: ECLIPSE (3rd of 5 related films) @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 15 @ 4:45 pm Tickets Nick Dittmeier / The Matriarch / April Ridge / Elliot Denning 5:30 pm Nick Dittmeier / The Matriarch / April Ridge / Elliot Denning @ Switchyard House Venue, 1417 South Monon Drive, Blomington Dec 15 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Potluck at 5:30pm, Music at 6pm Escape the Week Movie Marathon: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 (4th of 5 related films) 7:00 pm Escape the Week Movie Marathon: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 1 (4th of 5 related films) @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The Oak Ridge Boys -American Made: Farewell Tour 8:00 pm The Oak Ridge Boys -American Made: Farewell Tour @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 15 @ 8:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 15 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 16 @ 1:00 am Tickets Escape the Week Movie Marathon: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 (5th of 5 related films) 9:30 pm Escape the Week Movie Marathon: THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN – PART 2 (5th of 5 related films) @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 15 @ 9:30 pm Tickets	16 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 Dec 16 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am Tickets Mug Decorating & Hot Chocolate (ages 12-19) 3:30 pm Mug Decorating & Hot Chocolate (ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Anime Club Laid-Back Camp (ages 12-19) 5:00 pm Anime Club Laid-Back Camp (ages 12-19) @ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Drop in to watch anime and eat Japanese snacks! Ages 12-19. Interactive Movie Night: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (All Ages) 5:30 pm Interactive Movie Night: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (All Ages) @ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 16 @ 5:30 pm Tickets Trashion/Refashion Runway Show – Call for Entries Q&A 6:00 pm Trashion/Refashion Runway Show – Call for Entries Q&A @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Viewing Party – Despicable Me 4 (Ages 12-19) 6:00 pm Viewing Party – Despicable Me 4 (Ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets	17 Hoosier Stitchers 9:15 am Hoosier Stitchers @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 17 @ 9:15 am – 2:15 pm Tickets VITAL English Language Group Conversations about Movies and Life with David S. (ages 18 and up) 10:30 am VITAL English Language Group Conversations about Movies and Life with David S. (ages 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Caroling with the Templeton Elementary School Choir 11:30 am Caroling with the Templeton Elementary School Choir @ Atrium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Join us for a concert of winter holiday classics sung by the students of Templeton Elementary School. All ages. Open Mic 6:30 pm Open Mic @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz 6:30 pm Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … 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 Dec 17 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets 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. Straight No Chaser 7:30 pm Straight No Chaser @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 7:30 pm Tickets The local legends return to where it all started as IU’s own a cappella sensation Straight No Chaser will take to the IU Auditorium stage as part of their nationwide Top Shelf Tour. Honky Tonk 8:30 pm Honky Tonk @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 17 @ 8:30 pm Tickets	18 Remote Worker Meetup 12:00 pm Remote Worker Meetup @ The Mill (Classroom), 642 N Madison St, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets 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 … Ellettsville Book Group: 2024 Year in Review (age 18 and up) 1:00 pm Ellettsville Book Group: 2024 Year in Review (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Film: THE POLAR EXPRESS (showings at 1pm and 7pm) 1:00 pm Film: THE POLAR EXPRESS (showings at 1pm and 7pm) @ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington Street, Spencer Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm Tickets HealthNet Street Medicine Clinic 1:00 pm HealthNet Street Medicine Clinic @ Meeting Room 2B and 2C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Walk in medical clinic for patrons experiencing homelessness. Novel Bunch Book Club 2:00 pm Novel Bunch Book Club @ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Monsters & Mayhem (ages 12-19) 4:00 pm Monsters & Mayhem (ages 12-19) @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Test your mettle against monsters and mayhem in a new RPG. All skill levels are welcome at these drop-in sessions. Players discover new challenges and a different gameplay style than D&D. Ages 12-19. Kids Cook 4:30 pm Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 18 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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 … Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and Rick Fettig (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) 6:00 pm Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and Rick Fettig (2nd and 4th Wednesdays) @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets You’ll have 15 minutes to do your thing. Open Mic Night, hosted by Mike McKinney 7:00 pm Open Mic Night, hosted by Mike McKinney @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Call and Response Christmas 7:30 pm Call and Response Christmas @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Prairie Scout / Muzzle / DJ Keegen 7:30 pm Prairie Scout / Muzzle / DJ Keegen @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Doors at 7pm Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music from the New Hoosier Broadcasters and Calling by Tammy Behrman (21 and over, due to location this week) 7:30 pm Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music from the New Hoosier Broadcasters and Calling by Tammy Behrman (21 and over, due to location this week) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Intro lesson at 7pm Welcome to the Neighborhood 10:00 pm Welcome to the Neighborhood @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 18 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	19 Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Be Loved Transportation, Inc. 12:15 pm Be Loved Transportation, Inc. @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 19 @ 12:15 pm – 2:45 pm Tickets Info: Kindra Cole, 812-345-6110 Concerts at the Crossroads – Students of the Organ Department 12:15 pm Concerts at the Crossroads – Students of the Organ Department @ Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union, 900 East 7th St., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm Tickets Tech Help Thursday 2:00 pm Tech Help Thursday @ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Drop in any Thursday for help with electronic devices and software questions. Phi Theta Kappa 4:15 pm Phi Theta Kappa @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 4:15 pm – 8:15 pm Tickets Bloomington Blues Group End of the Year Meeting 6:00 pm Bloomington Blues Group End of the Year Meeting @ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Let’s all meet at the Porthole Inn on Thursday, Dec 19 at 6pm, before the jam, to discuss 2025 plans. Monthly Music Night! Monika Herzig! 6:00 pm Monthly Music Night! Monika Herzig! @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Movie Night Double Feature: Home Alone & Home Alone 2 (ages 12-19) 6:00 pm Movie Night Double Feature: Home Alone & Home Alone 2 (ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Fiction Author Event with John Duffy 6:30 pm Fiction Author Event with John Duffy @ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm Tickets The Cooking Classroom – Winter Wonderland Baking 6:30 pm The Cooking Classroom – Winter Wonderland Baking @ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Winter Wonderland Baking Basics: In this hands-on class, participants learn essential baking techniques while creating delicious treats inspired by the season. From warm spices to comforting flavors, celebrate the joy of winter through the art … Bloomington Blues Jam HOLIDAY PARTY, hosted by King Bee and The Stingers 7:00 pm Bloomington Blues Jam HOLIDAY PARTY, hosted by King Bee and The Stingers @ The Porthole Inn, 8939 E South Shore Dr, Unionville Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets All Ages -Full backline provided. -Host band plays from 7:00-8:00pm -Open Blues Jam from 8:00-10:00pm Cicada Cinema: The Christmas Martian (1971) ALL AGES 7:00 pm Cicada Cinema: The Christmas Martian (1971) ALL AGES @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Synopsis: While out looking for a Christmas tree one winter day, siblings François and Katou encounter a bizarrely dressed entity who emanates bubbles and shoplifts from a convenience store. With Katou convinced this “man” is … Hill Country Music Series: Caitlin “Spanks” Spangler 7:00 pm Hill Country Music Series: Caitlin “Spanks” Spangler @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Home Free’s ‘Any Kind of Christmas’ Tour 7:30 pm Home Free’s ‘Any Kind of Christmas’ Tour @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm Tickets DJ Selector Willie 8:00 pm DJ Selector Willie @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Cicada Cinema presents: Five-Dollar Fight Club 9:00 pm Cicada Cinema presents: Five-Dollar Fight Club @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 19 @ 9:00 pm Tickets $5 Fight Club just brings it with the finest martial arts deep cuts and secret classics of Hong Kong cinema. We announce the films exclusively via our newsletter. Start taping up your fists now because … Whores of Babylon (a benefit for Lysistrata Co-Op) 9:00 pm Whores of Babylon (a benefit for Lysistrata Co-Op) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets www.rougesupportnetwork.org/lysistratacoop Mary Mother of God is returning with some of their friends, once again for this show by and for sex workers! You’re invited too! 😉 Booze Cruise 10:00 pm Booze Cruise @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	20 Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Make and Take Yule Ornaments 12:00 pm Make and Take Yule Ornaments @ The Burnished Raven, 311 East Winslow Road, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Join us for a special pre-Yule make and take event! Come into the shop and use our many available components to create your very own Yule ornament just in time to celebrate. There is a … Community Toy Swap 2:00 pm Community Toy Swap @ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets The Library and Tandem are proud to host a community toy swap! Shop for a new (to you) toy, then stop by our Sustainable Wrapping Extravaganza to wrap your gifts! All ages School’s Off, Movie’s On! – Rise of the Guardians (all ages) 2:00 pm School’s Off, Movie’s On! – Rise of the Guardians (all ages) @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Cozy up for an afternoon movie. Bring a blanket and have some snacks while we watch a wintery tale together! All ages. Sustainable Wrapping Extravaganza (all ages) 2:00 pm Sustainable Wrapping Extravaganza (all ages) @ Children's Program Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Wrap your holiday presents using a variety of sustainable and recycled materials! All ages. Happy Hour Friday, with Midnight Butcher (followed by the BIG GAME) 6:00 pm Happy Hour Friday, with Midnight Butcher (followed by the BIG GAME) @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show 6:00 pm Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Postmodern Jazz Quartet 6:30 pm Postmodern Jazz Quartet @ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 6:30 pm Tickets John Ryan 7:00 pm John Ryan @ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Sarah Flint 7:00 pm Sarah Flint @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova 7:30 pm Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Shanda Sung 8:00 pm Shanda Sung @ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington Dec 20 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Shanda Sung is a comedian from Bloomington, Indiana. Her stand up has been seen by audiences throughout the Midwest. Shanda was featured on the album On Tour Live from Bloomington and the premiere episode of … The Final GALLOWS DANCE (for 2024): Virgin Birth / Live Island / Orc Mommy / Placer / Folie A Deuxx 8:00 pm The Final GALLOWS DANCE (for 2024): Virgin Birth / Live Island / Orc Mommy / Placer / Folie A Deuxx @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Featuring: Virgin Birth (Industrial – Louisville) Live Island (Electronic – Lexington Ben Allen) Orc Mommy (Darkwave – Indianapolis) Placer (Alternative – Bloomington Oliver Boch) and DJ sets by Folie A Deuxx (JFKREUZ & DJ Mazz … Down to Clown with Tammie Brown 9:00 pm Down to Clown with Tammie Brown @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Come one, come all! Tammie Brown returns to THE BACK DOOR! There will be drag from Tammie, Beelzebabe, and Mocha, a variety hour and games with Lori Canada and Smoove. The Why Store 9:00 pm The Why Store @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 9:00 pm Tickets	21 Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market 9:00 am Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market @ Switchyard Park - Pavilion, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets The Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market is the oldest winter market in Indiana as it enters its 21st year serving the community of Bloomington. The BWFM has a diversity of vendors and products including fresh produce, … Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery 9:00 am Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery @ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington Dec 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library if you show your flyer when you visit Muddy Fork at the Winter Farmers’ Market at the Switchyard … Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall) Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Hoosier Stitchers 10:15 am Hoosier Stitchers @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 21 @ 10:15 am – 2:15 pm Tickets Info: Lynn Ducharme 812-337-0442 Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets All-Ages Day 12:00 pm All-Ages Day @ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Are you curious about the Southwest Branch Teen Space, but you’re not a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the third Saturday of the month. Bloomington Philosopy Club 12:00 pm Bloomington Philosopy Club @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Skate with Santa 1:00 pm Skate with Santa @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Photos with Santa 2:00 pm Photos with Santa @ Chocolate Moose, 405 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Ugly Sweater Party, with music by Michael McCartney 4:00 pm Ugly Sweater Party, with music by Michael McCartney @ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm Tickets Annual Hoppy Wobbles Ugly Christmas Sweater Party 6:00 pm Annual Hoppy Wobbles Ugly Christmas Sweater Party @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Drive Thru Holiday Light Display 6:00 pm Drive Thru Holiday Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa’s Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, and a visit with Santa! Runs Friday-Sunday, November 29th-January … Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show 6:00 pm Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Postmodern Jazz Quartet 6:00 pm Postmodern Jazz Quartet @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Christy Crandall 7:00 pm Christy Crandall @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Jeff Shew and the Late Night Crew 7:00 pm Jeff Shew and the Late Night Crew @ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Ruben Guthrie 7:00 pm Ruben Guthrie @ Firebird Tap House, 4040 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, with music from Sweet Pea and the Bearcat with special guests Big John and Marguerite 7:00 pm Ugly Christmas Sweater Party, with music from Sweet Pea and the Bearcat with special guests Big John and Marguerite @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova 7:30 pm Charles Dickens’ A CHRISTMAS CAROL, adapted and directed by Dania Leova @ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Forest Turner Music 7:30 pm Forest Turner Music @ Sycamore Saloon at Harmony Tree Resorts, 1292 IN-135, Nashville Dec 21 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Hairbangers Ball / Rods and Cones 8:00 pm Hairbangers Ball / Rods and Cones @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 21 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Hometown Throwdown Band – featuring Jayme Hood, John Bowers(The Hammer and The Hatchet) and others 8:00 pm Hometown Throwdown Band – featuring Jayme Hood, John Bowers(The Hammer and The Hatchet) and others @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Shanda Sung 8:00 pm Shanda Sung @ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington Dec 21 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Shanda Sung is a comedian from Bloomington, Indiana. Her stand up has been seen by audiences throughout the Midwest. Shanda was featured on the album On Tour Live from Bloomington and the premiere episode of … Story Inn Comedy Show, hosted by Greg Winston, with headliners Mo Mitchell and Austin Fry 8:30 pm Story Inn Comedy Show, hosted by Greg Winston, with headliners Mo Mitchell and Austin Fry @ Story Inn, 6404 IN-135, Nashville Dec 21 @ 8:30 pm Tickets Food Drive and Drag! 9:00 pm Food Drive and Drag! @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets We’re collecting non-perishables for Hoosier Hills Food Bank and Bloomington Pride is helping us out!! Bring 4 non-perishable items and Btown Pride will buy your ticket for the show!! Bar opens at 5 Show at … Paradigm 9:00 pm Paradigm @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Karaoke 11:00 pm Karaoke @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 11:00 pm Tickets
22 Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington’s Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall) Dec 22 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken 11:00 am Winterfest Arts and Crafts, featuring local artists: Karen Cherrington, Gary Daly, Janet Helber Harlan, Tom Harlan, Vicki Helber, Diane Jung, Sue Westhues, and Margie Van Auken @ 521 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 22 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Historical Miniatures Wargaming (all ages) 12:15 pm Historical Miniatures Wargaming (all ages) @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 12:15 pm – 5:15 pm Tickets Info: Michael Brewington 812-606-9188 SOS 12:15 pm SOS @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 22 @ 12:15 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Info: Theresa Wellman 812-332-0387 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 Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets bring your portable project for a casual get-together of fiber lovers, ask your questions and offer friendly tips and advice! Indiana Falun Dafa Association 1:00 pm Indiana Falun Dafa Association @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm Tickets Info: Shu Cole 812-320-7206 Crafternoon at the Yarn Shop 2:00 pm Crafternoon at the Yarn Shop @ Yarn Shop, 303 South Hickory Drive, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets 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 … The Wizard of Oz 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Acoustic Holiday Music with John Kogge 3:00 pm Acoustic Holiday Music with John Kogge @ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Hoppy Wobbles Chili Cookoff 4:00 pm Hoppy Wobbles Chili Cookoff @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 4:00 pm Tickets Drive Thru Holiday Light Display 6:00 pm Drive Thru Holiday Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa’s Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, and a visit with Santa! Runs Friday-Sunday, November 29th-January … Holiday Film: THE STAR (2017) 6:30 pm Holiday Film: THE STAR (2017) @ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington Street, Spencer Dec 22 @ 6:30 pm Tickets (Animated film) A small but brave donkey and his animal friends become the unsung heroes of the first Christmas. Sacred Harp Sing (also known as “Shape Note” Singing) 7:00 pm Sacred Harp Sing (also known as “Shape Note” Singing) @ Big Blue House, 520 West 6th St. (enter thru back door), Bloomington Dec 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea: Good News and Other Favorites 7:30 pm A Winter Gathering with Kathy Mattea: Good News and Other Favorites @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 22 @ 7:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 22 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 23 @ 1:00 am Tickets	23 Pajama Movie Marathon Holiday Edition (ages 5-12) 10:00 am Pajama Movie Marathon Holiday Edition (ages 5-12) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Kick off the winter break with a holiday movie marathon! Come in your cozy jammies and stay for the holiday cheer. Ages 5-12. 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 Dec 23 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am Tickets Info: Paul Adams 812-369-0305 Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 23 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show 6:00 pm Lights Over Bean Blossom – A drive-thru Christmas Lights Show @ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto …	24 NO EVENTS WERE LISTED ANYWHERE FOR DECEMBER 24th NO EVENTS WERE LISTED ANYWHERE FOR DECEMBER 24th Dec 24 all-day Tickets I’m sorry to have to report this, but to the best of my knowledge, there are no specific events happening today.	25 Christmas Day Dinner 3:00 pm Christmas Day Dinner @ Community Kitchen of Monroe County, 1515 S Rogers Street or the Express location at 1100 West 11th St, Bloomington Dec 25 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Weekly Wednesday (even on Christmas!) Contra Dance, Music by Tom Yeiser and the Ultralights, Calling by Vic Kelson 7:30 pm Weekly Wednesday (even on Christmas!) Contra Dance, Music by Tom Yeiser and the Ultralights, Calling by Vic Kelson @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington Dec 25 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Beginner lesson at 7pm Holiday Karaoke (21+) 8:00 pm Holiday Karaoke (21+) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 25 @ 8:00 pm – Dec 26 @ 1:00 am Tickets	26 Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Boxing Day Cardboard Extravaganza (all ages) 2:00 pm Boxing Day Cardboard Extravaganza (all ages) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets An afternoon of cardboard-building fun! We’ll have cardboard, tape, and kid-safe building tools. You just bring your imagination (and any leftover holiday boxes you want to get rid of). Build a rocket ship or a … Tech Help Thursday 2:00 pm Tech Help Thursday @ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Drop in any Thursday for help with electronic devices and software questions. Muddy Boots Dart Club 7:00 pm Muddy Boots Dart Club @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Note: This event is taking place on a Thursday during the two weeks of the Christmas/New Year’s celebration. It will return to Tuesday nights on Jan. 7, 2025. SCA Dance Practice 7:00 pm SCA Dance Practice @ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm Tickets Info: Caitlyn Smallwood 502-770-2783 The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto …	27 Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 27 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Winter Animal Evidence 2:00 pm Winter Animal Evidence @ McCormick's Creek State Park Nature Center, 250 McCormick's Creek Park Road, Spencer Dec 27 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Learn how to identify plant remnants int the winter. Join Naturalist Jessica at the Nature Center Auditorium. Contact Email: [email protected] Andy Mahler Plays the Music of Southern Indiana 5:30 pm Andy Mahler Plays the Music of Southern Indiana @ The Pink Poodle House Venue, 917 North Fairview St, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 5:30 pm Tickets Drive Thru Holiday Light Display 6:00 pm Drive Thru Holiday Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa’s Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, and a visit with Santa! Runs Friday-Sunday, November 29th-January … Music Bingo 6:30 pm Music Bingo @ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Rd, Martinsville Dec 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Blockhouse Bingo 8:00 pm Blockhouse Bingo @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Captured–Journey Tribute 9:00 pm Captured–Journey Tribute @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 27 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Year in Review 9:00 pm Year in Review @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets It was a big year for music!! Let’s revisit it!! Hosted by Ava Morningstar Starring, Luna Magick, Black Ivy, Starletta, Madison Avenue, Lisa St Laurent	28 All-Ages Day 12:00 pm All-Ages Day @ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets The Wizard of Oz 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Naturalist Booth: Mammals 3:00 pm Naturalist Booth: Mammals @ Brown County State Park, Abe Martin Lodge (lobby), 1405 S.R. 46 W, Nashville Dec 28 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Come to the lobby of the Abe Martin Lodge to learn about Brown County State Park’s furry residents. Ask questions about the mammals who share their park with us, and get the chance to touch … Drive Thru Holiday Light Display 6:00 pm Drive Thru Holiday Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa’s Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, and a visit with Santa! Runs Friday-Sunday, November 29th-January … Pagan Meetup – December 2024 6:00 pm Pagan Meetup – December 2024 @ The Burnished Raven, 311 East Winslow Road, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Sounds from the Black Hole: Moth Cock / Learn Not To Lather / Brett Alan Gershon / Guitars of Middle Western USA 7:00 pm Sounds from the Black Hole: Moth Cock / Learn Not To Lather / Brett Alan Gershon / Guitars of Middle Western USA @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets “Anyone who has seen Moth Cock perform live music can’t help but wonder at the disconnect between the physical reality of what they see before their eyes in relation to the sounds that hit their … The Wizard of Oz 7:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Don’t Tell Comedy Night (we can’t say who will be performing!) 7:30 pm Don’t Tell Comedy Night (we can’t say who will be performing!) @ The Pink Poodle House Venue, 917 North Fairview St, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 7:30 pm Tickets This Burning Ghost 8:00 pm This Burning Ghost @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 8:00 pm Tickets KINKER – Cold Hearts Edition 9:00 pm KINKER – Cold Hearts Edition @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets COLD HEARTS, it’s all about emotion. BeelzeBabe Luna Magick Oliver Closeoff Starletta Ava Morningstar Patsy Blue Ribbion Steely Danish–Steely Dan Tribute 9:00 pm Steely Danish–Steely Dan Tribute @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 28 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Karaoke 9:30 pm Karaoke @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 9:30 pm Tickets Adult Skate, with DJ JAY BIZ 10:00 pm Adult Skate, with DJ JAY BIZ @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 10:00 pm – Dec 29 @ 1:30 am Tickets
29 Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Indiana Falun Dafa Association 1:00 pm Indiana Falun Dafa Association @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 29 @ 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm Tickets Mobility Aids Lending Library 1:00 pm Mobility Aids Lending Library @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets The Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL) program matches gently used mobility devices free of charge to those who cannot afford them or only need them for a short period of time. All ages. The Wizard of Oz 2:00 pm The Wizard of Oz @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved movie musicals of all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and Toto … Drive Thru Holiday Light Display 6:00 pm Drive Thru Holiday Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets A spectacular display of twinkling lights! Stay cozy in your car while enjoying the magic. Then stop at Santa’s Village for some hot chocolate, cookies, shopping, and a visit with Santa! Runs Friday-Sunday, November 29th-January … 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 Dec 29 @ 9:00 pm – Dec 30 @ 1:00 am Tickets	30 Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets HIT Planning (Hoosier Action) 1:00 pm HIT Planning (Hoosier Action) @ Monroe County Public Library - Meeting Room 214, (Downtown Library) 303 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets 4-H Cat Club Meeting 6:00 pm 4-H Cat Club Meeting @ Community Building, Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Open Mic Night 7:00 pm Open Mic Night @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 7:00 pm Tickets	31 Hoosier Stitchers 9:15 am Hoosier Stitchers @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 31 @ 9:15 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Info: Lynn Ducharme 812-337-0442 Ladies’ Bible Study 10:00 am Ladies’ Bible Study @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Info: Kathy Keller 812-320-7290 Holiday Public Ice Skating 12:00 pm Holiday Public Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson Street, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets WonderLab New Year’s Eve 2024! 1:00 pm WonderLab New Year’s Eve 2024! @ WonderLab Museum, 308 W 4th St, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Recommended Ages: 0-10 years Skip the late bedtime and celebrate New Year’s Eve at WonderLab! Staying up until midnight isn’t always ideal for young ones, but at WonderLab, they can enjoy all the fun early … New Year’s Eve Party (ages 12-19) 2:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party (ages 12-19) @ The Ground Floor Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 31 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Start off your New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Downtown Teen Space! We’ll have pizza, snacks, crafts, games, and movies until we close at 5 PM Fine Dining and Live Jazz, feat. The Peter Lerner Quartet 5:00 pm Fine Dining and Live Jazz, feat. The Peter Lerner Quartet @ The Elm Restaurant, 614 E 2nd St, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets The Elm will offer drink specials, off-menu items, live music, and a champagne toast. INDECENT NYE 5:00 pm INDECENT NYE @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 31 2024 @ 5:00 pm – Jan 1 2025 @ 3:00 am Tickets INDECENT 2024! Come ye out to the queer bar to celebrate the new year! Bar opens at 5pm dance party with DJ angst 10pm – 3am go go dancers throughout coat check available free champagne … New Year’s Eve Pre-Party Dinner (21+) 6:00 pm New Year’s Eve Pre-Party Dinner (21+) @ Hard Truth Distilling Co, 418 Old State Rd 46, Nashville Dec 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Ring in the New Year with an elegant and festive dining experience! Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a glass of champagne — a perfect toast to begin the festivities. King Bee and the … New Year’s Eve Heartbreaker’s Ball: Bazergan Book Club (7pm) / Rikki Jean (8:20pm) / Hammer and the Hatchet (9:15pm) / Tom Petty Tribute (MATT LUNDQUIST, LOFI COUNTRY GUY, TIMOTHY JW BAKER, BEN ATKINSON, T.V. MIKE + MORE 10:30pm) 7:00 pm New Year’s Eve Heartbreaker’s Ball: Bazergan Book Club (7pm) / Rikki Jean (8:20pm) / Hammer and the Hatchet (9:15pm) / Tom Petty Tribute (MATT LUNDQUIST, LOFI COUNTRY GUY, TIMOTHY JW BAKER, BEN ATKINSON, T.V. MIKE + MORE 10:30pm) @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Doors at 6pm NYE Masquerade Ball, with music from The American Pirates 7:00 pm NYE Masquerade Ball, with music from The American Pirates @ The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm Tickets An elegant evening with live music from The American Pirates, hors-d’oeuvres, and a champagne toast! 19th Hole New Year’s Eve Party with music from the John Ryan Band 8:00 pm 19th Hole New Year’s Eve Party with music from the John Ryan Band @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 31 2024 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2025 @ 1:00 am Tickets John Ryan Band plays 8pm-11pm, followed by John Ryan as the DJ until 1am. Jukebox Luke (21+) 8:00 pm Jukebox Luke (21+) @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Doors at 7 NEW YEAR’S EVE with Jon Hancuff! (shows at 8pm and 10:30pm) 8:00 pm NEW YEAR’S EVE with Jon Hancuff! (shows at 8pm and 10:30pm) @ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 10:30 PM SHOW includes a champagne toast (21+) and party favors as we count down to midnight! NEW YEARS EVE HONKY TONK TUESDAY 8:00 pm NEW YEARS EVE HONKY TONK TUESDAY @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm Tickets New Year’s Eve Party, feat. SoulStricken 8:30 pm New Year’s Eve Party, feat. SoulStricken @ Fourwinds Lakeside Inn & Marina - Admiral Ballroom & Tradewinds Restaurant, 9301 S. Fairfax Rd, Bloomington Dec 31 2024 @ 8:30 pm – Jan 1 2025 @ 1:00 am Tickets Enjoy the rock band SoulStricken and get hats, horns, and noisemakers along with a taco and nacho bar, and two cash bars. There will be a champagne toast at midnight. 21+ and up only. New Year’s Eve Party, featuring BONITA 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party, featuring BONITA @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm Tickets New Year’s Eve Party, with Sean Lamb and Janet Miller 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party, with Sean Lamb and Janet Miller @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 31 2024 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 1 2025 @ 12:00 am Tickets New Year’s Eve with Busman’s Holiday (21+) 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve with Busman’s Holiday (21+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm Tickets New Year’s Eve Party with music from Robert Rolfe Feddersen 9:30 pm New Year’s Eve Party with music from Robert Rolfe Feddersen @ Story Inn, 6404 IN-135, Nashville Dec 31 2024 @ 9:30 pm – Jan 1 2025 @ 1:00 am Tickets DJ Bongo NYE Party (21+) 10:00 pm DJ Bongo NYE Party (21+) @ Root Cellar Bar, 108 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 10:00 pm Tickets New Year’s Eve Party 11:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party @ Crazy Horse, 214 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 31 2024 @ 11:00 pm – Jan 1 2025 @ 2:00 am Tickets Crazy Horse will be serving their new food menu until 10:00 PM and appetizers until 11:00 PM. They will have drink specials all day and a champagne toast at midnight.

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