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Welcome to the WFHB Community Calendar! To get an event listed on our Community Calendar, please send the event name, date, time and complete address of venue to [email protected] at least one week in advance. The events calendar is a volunteer-powered public service of your community radio station, WFHB.
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Bloomington Quarry Morris May Day Celebration
6:45 am
Bloomington Quarry Morris May Day Celebration
@ Monroe County Courthouse lawn, 100 block of West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 1 @ 6:45 am
The greeting of dawn on May Day, with ritual dance and song! There will be a Maypole creation at Noon at this same location.
WFIU-WTIU Community Advisory Board
11:00 am
WFIU-WTIU Community Advisory Board
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:15 pm
Bloomington Quarry Morris May Day Celebration, with Ritual Dance, Song and the Creation of a Maypole
12:00 pm
Bloomington Quarry Morris May Day Celebration, with Ritual Dance, Song and the Creation of a Maypole
@ Monroe County Courthouse lawn, 100 block of West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 1 @ 12:00 pm
Action Club of Options
4:00 pm
Action Club of Options
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 1 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
People’s Park Concert Series: Step Twins (indie rock)
4:30 pm
People’s Park Concert Series: Step Twins (indie rock)
@ People's Park, 501 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 1 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Jazz
5:30 pm
Jazz
@ The Vault Pub, 900 E 7th St, IMU Lobby Level, Bloomington
May 1 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
all ages Jacobs School of Music Jazz Studies students will perform original compositions and classics from the Great American Songbook.
Early African Cinemas Lab at IU presents: The Legacy of Sembène & Vieyra (12+)
7:00 pm
Early African Cinemas Lab at IU presents: The Legacy of Sembène & Vieyra (12+)
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Content Warning: The first screening on May 1st will include 10 minutes of clips from a film that depict the racist tropes of Africans that Vieyra & Sembène set out to counteract through their own …
FREE TESTING (Free and discreet testing for HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea brought to you by the Monroe County Health-Board and Positive Link) (21+)
7:00 pm
FREE TESTING (Free and discreet testing for HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea brought to you by the Monroe County Health-Board and Positive Link) (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Steve Plessinger and Devin Brown
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Steve Plessinger and Devin Brown
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Americas Cinema Series: UNION
7:00 pm
New Americas Cinema Series: UNION
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Brett Story, Stephen Maing | 2024 | USA | Not Rated Closed captioned Heralded as the most important win for labor since the 1930s, Union captures the Amazon Labor Union’s historic grassroots campaign to unionize …
Open Mic / Jam
7:00 pm
Open Mic / Jam
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
The Dirty Grass Players with special guest Matt Lundquist
7:00 pm
The Dirty Grass Players with special guest Matt Lundquist
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 1 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Doors at 6pm With a nod to the past and glance to the future the Dirty Grass Players are keeping alive the long history of bluegrass while pushing the traditional genre into the next generation. …
Tim Grimm w/ Sergio Webb
7:00 pm
Tim Grimm w/ Sergio Webb
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 1 @ 7:00 pm
Performing songs from Tim’s stunning new album, ‘Bones of Trees’.
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by the Blockhouse Blues Band
8:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by the Blockhouse Blues Band
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Starting an hour later b/c of Tim Grimm & Sergio Webb set at 7pm Host band plays 8pm-9pm Jam runs 9pm-11pm
Pub Trivia
8:30 pm
Pub Trivia
@ The Vault Pub, 900 E 7th St, IMU Lobby Level, Bloomington
May 1 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
all ages | Brought to you by Bloomington Pub Quiz.
90’s Retro Skate Night (18+)
9:00 pm
90’s Retro Skate Night (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
May 1 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Baggy jeans, frosted tips, and the best skate jams from the decade that brought you boy bands, grunge, and the Macarena. Spice Girls • Nirvana • TLC • *NSYNC • Biggie • No Doubt
Opal
10:00 pm
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Communities in Schools
10:15 am
Communities in Schools
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 2 @ 10:15 am – 2:30 pm
Food Truck Friday with music from Roger Bannister and Denise Kocur (5pm – 7pm) and Homemade Jam (7pm – 9pm)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday with music from Roger Bannister and Denise Kocur (5pm – 7pm) and Homemade Jam (7pm – 9pm)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
May 2 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
VITAL Learning Lab (age 18+)
1:30 pm
VITAL Learning Lab (age 18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 2 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Study on your own, but with friends! Drop in and get help from VITAL staff to find learning resources and materials to improve your reading, writing, or English language skills.
Dave Sisson
5:00 pm
First Friday Art Market
5:00 pm
First Friday Art Market
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
21+ Come and shop the wears of makers and sellers on the patio, enjoy a beverage, and some pizza! Dance Party at 10pm with Just Quinn
First Friday Gallery Walk Feature: ‘Seasons of McCormick’s Creek’ with music from The Dandelioness (Chloe Grace) from 6-7:30pm
5:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk Feature: ‘Seasons of McCormick’s Creek’ with music from The Dandelioness (Chloe Grace) from 6-7:30pm
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk Reception – The Artful Exit: BA Capstone Exhibition
5:00 pm
First Friday Gallery Walk Reception – The Artful Exit: BA Capstone Exhibition
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 South Rogers St., Bloomington
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
IU Graduating Studio Art Majors Present “The Artful Exit”, an art exhibition showcasing and celebrating knowledge gained, on view at FAR. The Artists: Julette Albert, Ciover Childers, Levi Croquart, Emily Fahrnow, Cate Garber, Fin Howard, …
First Friday: Minimalism & Maximalism: A Comparative Exhibition
5:00 pm
First Friday: Minimalism & Maximalism: A Comparative Exhibition
@ Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An exploration of contrasts, this exhibition brings together the distinct artistic visions of Nicholas Graham Hall and Catherine Conlin. “Minimalism & Maximalism: A Comparative Exhibition” invites viewers to engage in a visual dialogue between two …
The Hammer and The Hatchet
5:00 pm
The Hammer and The Hatchet
@ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gator Palooza, with live music, food & fun — all to support the White River Humane Society
6:00 pm
Gator Palooza, with live music, food & fun — all to support the White River Humane Society
@ Harp Commons, 1521 J Street, Bedford
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BAND LINEUP 🎶 📍 Harp Commons | Gates open 1 hour before music starts! FRIDAY, MAY 2nd 🕕 Mudbone | 6:00–8:00 PM 🎶 Fleetwood to the Max (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) | 8:30–10:30 PM SATURDAY, MAY …
Karaoke / Lip-Sync Battles
6:00 pm
Karaoke / Lip-Sync Battles
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
17th Annual “Tails on the Town”, feat. Jayne Bond and The Pink Martinis
6:30 pm
17th Annual “Tails on the Town”, feat. Jayne Bond and The Pink Martinis
@ Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Dr, Bloomington
May 2 @ 6:30 pm
Ages 21+ A carnival party benefiting Monroe County Humane Association
Music Bingo
6:30 pm
Music Bingo
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Rd, Martinsville
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Nature Sounds: Stump Thumping, feat. Dan Kusaya (world music and percussion)
6:30 pm
Nature Sounds: Stump Thumping, feat. Dan Kusaya (world music and percussion)
@ Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park - Shelter, 812 W 9th St, Bloomington
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
A ruffed grouse drums whenever his stage—the stump—isn’t buried too deep in snow. His rapid, frantic wingbeats can reach up to 50 in just 8-10 seconds. Even if his mate isn’t impressed this time, no …
Polkadots: The Cool Kids’ Musical
6:30 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids’ Musical
@ Constellation Stage & Screen (Waldron Auditorium), 122 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN
May 2 @ 6:30 pm
8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. Lily’s …
2025 Granfaloon Series: CHILDREN OF MEN
7:00 pm
2025 Granfaloon Series: CHILDREN OF MEN
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 2 @ 7:00 pm
IU Cinema is proud to be a partner for Granfalloon 2025, which will include a film series reflecting on the themes of Kurt Vonnegut’s novel Cat’s Cradle. Alfonso Cuarón | 2006 | USA | R …
First Friday Karaoke, with Kelso
7:00 pm
John Ryan Band
7:00 pm
John Ryan Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Square Dance, with music from Upper Low Gap and calling by Charmaine Slaven and Kyla Wargel (21+)
7:00 pm
Square Dance, with music from Upper Low Gap and calling by Charmaine Slaven and Kyla Wargel (21+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
May 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
With live Old-Time Music! No experience necessary–all dances are taught.
The 3 Jays
7:00 pm
The Return Of The King: An Unrivaled Tribute To Elvis
7:30 pm
The Return Of The King: An Unrivaled Tribute To Elvis
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S. Van Buren St, Nashville
May 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Classic Rock, Live Shows, Music Award-winning Elvis Tribute Artist Tyler Christopher brings the King to life with his authentic, high-energy performances. Tyler captures every era of Elvis’s legendary career. Don’t miss this electrifying tribute to …
First Friday Karaoke, with Bright Lights
8:00 pm
First Friday Karaoke, with Bright Lights
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Salsa Night, with La Salsoteca Orchestra
8:00 pm
Salsa Night, with La Salsoteca Orchestra
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 2 @ 8:00 pm
Troubadours of Divine Bliss
8:00 pm
Troubadours of Divine Bliss
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BG and Friends
8:30 pm
Lost Cause
9:00 pm
Yours Truly
9:00 pm
W. Kamau Bell: Who’s With Me?
9:30 pm
W. Kamau Bell: Who’s With Me?
@ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
May 2 @ 9:30 pm
Early shows for this comic are SOLD OUT for both Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd.
DANCE THRU THE DECADES (with music by DJ BONGO)
10:00 pm
DANCE THRU THE DECADES (with music by DJ BONGO)
@ Root Cellar Lounge, 108 East Kirkwood Ave. (behind FARM Bloomington), Bloomington
May 2 @ 10:00 pm
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The 23rd Annual Free Comic Book Day
The 23rd Annual Free Comic Book Day
@ Vintage Phoenix Comic Books, 114 E 6th St, Bloomington
May 3 all-day
Free Comic Book Day is the first Saturday in May each year — the day when comic book shops across North America and around the world give comic books away absolutely free to anyone who …
2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
8:00 am
2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
@ Showers Common (next to City Hall), 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
May 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can expect to find a wide assortment of goods from the farm and field, including fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers, and annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage …
The Smithville, Indiana Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
The Smithville, Indiana Farmers’ Market
@ 7555 S Strain Ridge Road, Bloomington
May 3 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Info:[email protected] NEW VENDORS, OLD VENDORS, A BIT OF SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. PLENTY OF PARKING, MUSIC, FOOD AND A PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS. SOUTH FROM BLOOMINGTON, ON STRAIN RIDGE ROAD IN THE QUAINT LITTLE VILLE, SMITHVILLE. FOLLOW …
Owen County Farmers’ Market
8:30 am
Owen County Farmers’ Market
@ 459 West Morgan St (Hwy 46, next to the IGA), Spencer
May 3 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Owen County Garden Club will host its Spring Plant Sale, and Owen Valley Agriculture and FFA will offer a selection of greenhouse plants and flowers. Cathleen’s Gymnastics and Kid Camp will also host the …
Music at the Market: Singer-Songwriter Emma Richards (sets at 9am and 10:15am)
9:00 am
Music at the Market: Singer-Songwriter Emma Richards (sets at 9am and 10:15am)
@ Bloomington Community Farmers' Market, 401 North Morton Street, Bloomington
May 3 @ 9:00 am
Saturday Story Hour – Multi-cultural (Spanish)
10:00 am
Saturday Story Hour – Multi-cultural (Spanish)
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The first Saturday of every month features a special multi-cultural featured Story Hour in the children’s section! This week: Spanish! Bring the family and spend your morning with us celebrating and learning about another culture. …
The Foundation of a Sustainable Life in the Arts, with Alain Barker
10:00 am
The Foundation of a Sustainable Life in the Arts, with Alain Barker
@ Arts Alliance Center, 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington (inside the College Mall)
May 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Alain Barker, director of Entrepreneurship & Career Development at the IU Jacobs School of Music will offer a 2-hour workshop for local artists on ways to establish financial sustainability. Using a Design Thinking exercise to …
South-Central IN Braver Angels
10:15 am
South-Central IN Braver Angels
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 3 @ 10:15 am – 12:45 pm
Gene Fugate
1:00 pm
Indiana University Childrens Choir Spring Concert – Brent Gault, director
1:00 pm
Indiana University Childrens Choir Spring Concert – Brent Gault, director
@ St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 4607 West State Road 46, Bloomington
May 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
1:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
@ Constellation Stage & Screen - Waldron Auditorium, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
May 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fun for all ages! 8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance …
Democratic Women’s Caucus
2:00 pm
Democratic Women’s Caucus
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Genealogy Discussion Group
2:00 pm
Genealogy Discussion Group
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
May 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Love family history research? Join a group of fellow enthusiasts monthly. Everyone is welcome!
CINEkids International Children’s Film Series: 2025 NEW YORK DOG FILM FESTIVAL
4:00 pm
CINEkids International Children’s Film Series: 2025 NEW YORK DOG FILM FESTIVAL
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 3 @ 4:00 pm
Various Directors | 2025 | Various Countries | Not Rated The New York Dog Film Festival pays tribute to the bond between dogs and people around the world, as seen through the work of brilliant …
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
4:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
@ Constellation Stage & Screen - Waldron Auditorium, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
May 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. Lily’s …
Ben Fuson
5:00 pm
Brown County Radio Hour LIVE!
5:00 pm
Brown County Radio Hour LIVE!
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Be a part of the audience for a live recording of the Brown County Hour, at the Brown County Inn, to support WFHB’s Spring Fund Drive! This special event will celebrate 15 years on the …
Jaylen Martinez
5:00 pm
Kentucky Derby Watch Party
5:00 pm
Kentucky Derby Watch Party
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 3 @ 5:00 pm
Sinkhole De Mayo, with MATIXANDO
5:00 pm
Sinkhole De Mayo, with MATIXANDO
@ The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar, 313 East Winslow Road, Bloomington
May 3 @ 5:00 pm
YES! Were gearing up to celebrate one of our favorite annual Sinkhole parties! This year Slop Shop food truck will be serving a special taco menu and we’ll be rocking out to the sweet sounds …
Gary Applegate and Joe Rock
6:00 pm
Gary Applegate and Joe Rock
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Gator Palooza, with live music, food & fun — all to support the White River Humane Society
6:00 pm
Gator Palooza, with live music, food & fun — all to support the White River Humane Society
@ Harp Commons, 1521 J Street, Bedford
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BAND LINEUP 🎶 📍 Harp Commons | Gates open 1 hour before music starts! FRIDAY, MAY 2nd 🕕 Mudbone | 6:00–8:00 PM 🎶 Fleetwood to the Max (Fleetwood Mac Tribute) | 8:30–10:30 PM SATURDAY, MAY …
Line Dance DJ Night
6:00 pm
Line Dance DJ Night
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Roger Salloom
6:00 pm
Roger Salloom
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doors at 5pm “…The writing talent of Dylan or Guthrie… musical genius…hilarious and tragic, kindhearted and careless, all the complexities of a real human being.” “A hybrid of Dylan and McCartney” Kevin Matthews, Fufkin.com Roger …
Andy Kahrs
7:00 pm
Andy Kahrs
@ Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell
May 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
As featured on Spotify’s ‘Got Blues’ and ‘Best Blues of 2022′ editorial playlists, Andy Kahrs’ distinct blend of roots genres shines with powerful vocals and unique guitar style that bring his southern roots and storytelling …
Common Ground
7:00 pm
New Americas Cinema Series: THE SHROUDS
7:00 pm
New Americas Cinema Series: THE SHROUDS
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 3 @ 7:00 pm
David Cronenberg | 2024 | Canada, France | R In an eerie, deceptively placid near-future, a techno-entrepreneur named Karsh (Vincent Cassel) has developed a new software that will allow the bereaved to bear witness to …
The 5th Annual Belt Out Loud! Featuring Clayton Anderson (a benefit for Stone Belt)
7:00 pm
The 5th Annual Belt Out Loud! Featuring Clayton Anderson (a benefit for Stone Belt)
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 3 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30pm Attendees can enjoy a night of incredible music while supporting a great cause. Belt Out Loud serves as a model for future events aiming to promote accessibility and inclusion for individuals of …
Gutty’s Comedy Night, with comedians Hoss Ridgeway and Emmanuel T
7:30 pm
Gutty’s Comedy Night, with comedians Hoss Ridgeway and Emmanuel T
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
May 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Jazz Celebration – Brent Wallarab, conductor/arranger; featuring Dave Stryker, guest guitar; Sara Caswell, guest violin
7:30 pm
Jazz Celebration – Brent Wallarab, conductor/arranger; featuring Dave Stryker, guest guitar; Sara Caswell, guest violin
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 3 @ 7:30 pm
This annual celebration of all things jazz features the very best Jacobs Jazz Studies students and faculty have to offer, while also welcoming renowned guests. This year, the hall will be alive with the sound …
Davey and the Midnights
8:00 pm
Davey and the Midnights
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Jordan Roberts
8:00 pm
Jordan Roberts
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sound Weasel x Ben Cartha Fowler (followed by Karaoke at 11pm)
8:00 pm
Sound Weasel x Ben Cartha Fowler (followed by Karaoke at 11pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 3 @ 8:00 pm
Zion Crossroads Duo
8:30 pm
45 Drive
9:00 pm
4th Wall // Dose Rose
9:00 pm
4th Wall // Dose Rose
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Doors at 8:30pm
6 Foot Blonde, with Opal
9:00 pm
May the Fourth Eve
9:00 pm
May the Fourth Eve
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 3 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!! Come on out for a little Star Wars fun! Jabba the C*nt will make their yearly appearance! Dance Party at 11pm
W. Kamau Bell: Who’s With Me?
9:30 pm
W. Kamau Bell: Who’s With Me?
@ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
May 3 @ 9:30 pm
Early shows for this comic are SOLD OUT for both Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd.
Hot Stuff ★ 70s Night with DJ BONGO
10:00 pm
Hot Stuff ★ 70s Night with DJ BONGO
@ Root Cellar Lounge, 108 East Kirkwood Ave. (behind FARM Bloomington), Bloomington
May 3 @ 10:00 pm
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(The final) Nashville Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Sharianne Whetstine
11:00 am
(The final) Nashville Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Sharianne Whetstine
@ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Rd 46, Nashville
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Andy Griggs Concert
12:00 pm
Andy Griggs Concert
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This special event includes a delicious catered lunch served in the exclusive House of Rye, followed by an intimate concert experience.Andy Griggs often says his influences in music are like a pot of gumbo. Growing …
Escape the Week Mega Marathon: STAR WARS: EPISODE VII – THE FORCE AWAKENS
12:00 pm
Escape the Week Mega Marathon: STAR WARS: EPISODE VII – THE FORCE AWAKENS
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 4 @ 12:00 pm
J.J. Abrams | 2015 | USA | PG-13 Celebrate Star Wars Day with Rey, Poe, Finn, and all the adorable porgs you can handle at our marathon of the Star Wars sequel trilogy! A continuation …
Hoosier Chess Academy
12:30 pm
Hoosier Chess Academy
@ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 4 @ 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Live Music Brunch, featuring ZILLAFYDE and Drew Clearly
1:00 pm
Live Music Brunch, featuring ZILLAFYDE and Drew Clearly
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
1:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
@ Constellation Stage & Screen - Waldron Auditorium, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
May 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fun for all ages! 8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance …
Taylor Hernly
1:00 pm
Travers Marks
1:00 pm
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
2:00 pm
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
@ Bloomington Brewing Company, 2234 West Industrial Park Drive, Bloomington
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Come to the brewery to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with Bloomington Brewing Co. and Pili’s Party Taco on May 4th! We had such an amazing time hosting this event last year that we couldn’t resist …
Jacobs Harp Academy – Spring Recital
2:00 pm
Jacobs Harp Academy – Spring Recital
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
OUR BROWN COUNTY 30 YEARS PARTY, with Frank Jones; Picker Dan and Barry; Sweet Pea and Bearcat; The Hammer and The Hatchet; Hot Tub Strangers (and ending with an open jam).
2:00 pm
OUR BROWN COUNTY 30 YEARS PARTY, with Frank Jones; Picker Dan and Barry; Sweet Pea and Bearcat; The Hammer and The Hatchet; Hot Tub Strangers (and ending with an open jam).
@ The Seasons Conference Center, 560 East State Road 46, Nashville
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Escape the Week Mega Marathon: STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII – THE LAST JEDI
3:00 pm
Escape the Week Mega Marathon: STAR WARS: EPISODE VIII – THE LAST JEDI
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 4 @ 3:00 pm
Rian Johnson | 2017 | USA | PG-13 Celebrate Star Wars Day with Rey, Poe, Finn, and all the adorable porgs you can handle at our marathon of the Star Wars sequel trilogy! A continuation …
7 Continents A Cappella Benefit Concert for Refugee Support Network, with The Global Warblers and Friends
4:00 pm
7 Continents A Cappella Benefit Concert for Refugee Support Network, with The Global Warblers and Friends
@ University Baptist Church, 3740 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
May 4 @ 4:00 pm
Celebrating music around the world.
Puppet Making with Polka Dots (ages 5-9)
4:00 pm
Puppet Making with Polka Dots (ages 5-9)
@ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us with Constellation Stage & Screen for a fun-filled puppet-making workshop inspired by “Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical.”
Spencer PRIDE – General Meeting
4:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – General Meeting
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 4 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
First Sunday of the month, except for holidays when it is pushed to the second Sunday. This is your chance to hear firsthand what they’re doing and contribute to the conversation.
Tie Dye Btown Meow Tshirt
4:00 pm
Tie Dye Btown Meow Tshirt
@ Btown Meow Cat Café, 5015 SR 46 Unit H, Bloomington
May 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Come in and tie dye a Btown Meow Tshirt on the cafe side. We will provide the White shirt with logo and all the different colors to design it the way you want. Then play …
Writers Guild: PDVNCH! [pee-dove-inch] & Shayne Laughter
4:00 pm
Writers Guild: PDVNCH! [pee-dove-inch] & Shayne Laughter
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
PDVNCH [pee-dove-inch] is a spoken wordsmith and dramatic prophetic poetic storyteller, creating vivid images, with words, from multiple perspectives, and giving voice to the unheard, with vocal tones, that are rhythmic. Shayne Laughter is a …
John Depew Trio / Claire Cartwright / Jennie Williams / Nick Romy
5:30 pm
John Depew Trio / Claire Cartwright / Jennie Williams / Nick Romy
@ Switchyard House Venue, 1417 South Monon Drive, Blomington
May 4 @ 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Potluck at 5:30pm, Music at 6pm John Depew Trio-is a musician, songwriter, and traveler with a knack for combining traditional sounds with thoughtful lyrics and intriguing musicality. He has been described as a “midwestern Nick …
Escape the Week Mega Marathon: STAR WARS: EPISODE IX – THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
6:00 pm
Escape the Week Mega Marathon: STAR WARS: EPISODE IX – THE RISE OF SKYWALKER
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 4 @ 6:00 pm
J.J. Abrams | 2019 | USA | PG-13 Celebrate Star Wars Day with Rey, Poe, Finn, and all the adorable porgs you can handle at our marathon of the Star Wars sequel trilogy! A continuation …
Get in the Groove! Celebrating 1969 to now with the Bloomington Symphony
6:00 pm
Get in the Groove! Celebrating 1969 to now with the Bloomington Symphony
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 4 @ 6:00 pm
Doors at 5:30pm 1969 was a year to remember. The Moon Landing. Woodstock. Sesame Street’s first season. The founding of our beloved Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. Our upcoming gala celebrates some of the milestones of that …
All-Ages Show Presented by Youth Radio featuring ARK, Final Girl, and Light the Night
7:00 pm
All-Ages Show Presented by Youth Radio featuring ARK, Final Girl, and Light the Night
@ Roses Midwest, 417 West 4th St., Bloomington
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
WFHB’s Youth Radio is hosting an all-ages show at Roses Midwest. Featuring ARK, Final Girl, and Light the Night. Doors open at 6:30 and music starts at 7.
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
8:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 4 @ 8:00 pm – May 5 @ 12:00 am
Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
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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
May 5 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Jeanette C. (18+)
1:30 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Jeanette C. (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
4:00 pm
Cinco De Mayo Celebration
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
May 5 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Kitchen serving tacos only.
De-stress with a Dog (ages 12-19)
4:00 pm
De-stress with a Dog (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Stressed about the end of the school year? Come to the Downtown Teen Space to hang out with therapy dogs from the Monroe County Humane Association.
Monday Night Game Night
6:00 pm
Monday Night Game Night
@ Laurens B Strain - VFW Post 604, 2404 W Industrial Park Dr, Bloomington
May 5 @ 6:00 pm
No money involved. Play euchre or another card game (cards provided by the Club) or bring any board game to play.
Country Line Dance Lessons and Couples Line Dance Lessons
6:30 pm
Country Line Dance Lessons and Couples Line Dance Lessons
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Sassafras Audobon Society
7:00 pm
Sassafras Audobon Society
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
SIWE (Southern Indiana Wind Ensemble) Concert
7:00 pm
SIWE (Southern Indiana Wind Ensemble) Concert
@ Bloomington High School North, 3901 N Kinser Pike, Bloomington
May 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Conducted by the esteemed Stephen Pratt, the ensemble will play a variety of wonderful music, from “Strike Up The Band” to “Jupiter”, from the “Planets” by Holst.
Trivia Night w/ Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/ Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave (in the alley behind Atlas Ballroom), Bloomington
May 5 @ 8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum! Come out on Monday nights from 8:30-10pm for your chance off that …
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Hoosier Stitchers
9:15 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 6 @ 9:15 am – 2:00 pm
Empower Me to Be Clutter Free Session 1 – Eastern Branch – Purdue Extension
11:00 am
Empower Me to Be Clutter Free Session 1 – Eastern Branch – Purdue Extension
@ Bloomfield-Eastern Greene County Public Library Annex, 87 E Spring St, Bloomfield
May 6 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
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
May 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Receive free testing for HIV and HCV, as well as referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication.
Legal Aid Walk-in Clinic for Brown County Residents (first come, first served.)
3:00 pm
Legal Aid Walk-in Clinic for Brown County Residents (first come, first served.)
@ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
May 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Free, confidential legal IN-PERSON consultations for residents of Brown County who cannot afford an attorney. Receive advice on Civil Legal Issues including: Family law (child support, custody, divorce, parenting time) Guardianships Powers of Attorney Protective …
Medicare 101 (age 18 and up)
6:00 pm
Medicare 101 (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come and meet with a trained volunteer and receive free, impartial information about Medicare.
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Celtic Music Session
7:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club and Music Jam
7:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club and Music Jam
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
SCA – Dance Practice
7:00 pm
SCA – Dance Practice
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall-to-Wall Line Dance Club
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall-to-Wall Line Dance Club
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Etran de L’Aïr with Rich Ruth (18+)
8:00 pm
Etran de L’Aïr with Rich Ruth (18+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
May 6 @ 8:00 pm
Etran de L’Aïr (or “stars of the Aïr region”) welcomes you to Agadez, the capital city of Saharan rock. Playing for over 25 years, Etran has emerged as stars of the local wedding circuit. Beloved …
The Bridge City Sinners
8:00 pm
Honky Tonk
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 6 @ 8:30 pm
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VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (18+)
10:30 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (18+)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Edible Architecture (ages 12-19)
3:30 pm
Edible Architecture (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 7 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
For this program, we’ll create architectural structures using only edible supplies.
Spencer PRIDE – Grief Haven Spousal Support Group
5:30 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Grief Haven Spousal Support Group
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 7 @ 5:30 pm
A group for those who have lost a spouse/partner. Open to the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Vital English Language Group – Writing & Conversation with Jamelyn W. (age 18 and up)
5:30 pm
Vital English Language Group – Writing & Conversation with Jamelyn W. (age 18 and up)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday spoken and written language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st & 3rd Wed.) and Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th Wed.)
6:00 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st & 3rd Wed.) and Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th Wed.)
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Community Stitchers
6:15 pm
Community Stitchers
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 7 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
May 7 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 S Morton St, Bloomington
May 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Bloominglabs – Public Hours
7:00 pm
Bloominglabs – Public Hours
@ Bloominglabs, 1840 S Walnut St, Suite #200, Bloomington
May 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Looking for a place to tinker, create, and explore? Bloominglabs invites you to our free Wednesday Night Public Hours from 7 PM to 10 PM! * Check out our tools & equipment * Meet fellow …
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
7:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
@ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
May 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Taylor Hollingsworth // The Hammer and The Hatchet
7:00 pm
Taylor Hollingsworth // The Hammer and The Hatchet
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 7 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Doors at 6pm
2025 Granfaloon production: Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, A Concert Reading
7:30 pm
2025 Granfaloon production: Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, A Concert Reading
@ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall, 750 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
May 7 @ 7:30 pm
Adapted by John Hildreth Presented as a part of The Granfalloon Festival A Concert Reading Directed by Grant Goodman Original Music by Jieun OK More info at: https://granfalloon.indiana.edu/index.html
Call & Response Jazz: ARBORS & Special Guests (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
7:30 pm
Call & Response Jazz: ARBORS & Special Guests (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 7 @ 7:30 pm
Wednesday Night Contra Dance, Music from Sam Bartlett’s Tune All Stars and Open Calling
7:30 pm
Wednesday Night Contra Dance, Music from Sam Bartlett’s Tune All Stars and Open Calling
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
May 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson by Tamara Loewenthal at 7pm
6 Foot Blonde
10:00 pm
Karaoke w/ DMose
10:00 pm
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High Noon Toastmasters Club #6754
11:30 am
High Noon Toastmasters Club #6754
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Community Fiber Group
12:15 pm
Community Fiber Group
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 8 @ 12:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Friends of the Library Board Meeting
1:00 pm
Friends of the Library Board Meeting
@ Meeting Room A, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
May 8 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission
5:00 pm
Bloomington Historic Preservation Commission
@ McCloskey Conference Room #135, City Hall, 401 N Morton St., Bloomington,
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Night Market, Vendors: Starfull Arts, Soap Thrills, Fairywood Fiber, Redbud Books
5:00 pm
Night Market, Vendors: Starfull Arts, Soap Thrills, Fairywood Fiber, Redbud Books
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jazz
5:30 pm
Jazz
@ The Vault Pub, 900 E 7th St, IMU Lobby Level, Bloomington
May 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
all ages Jacobs School of Music Jazz Studies students will perform original compositions and classics from the Great American Songbook.
Music at the Museum, featuring local artists Rain on the Rocks, Welby June, and Prairie Scout.
5:30 pm
Music at the Museum, featuring local artists Rain on the Rocks, Welby June, and Prairie Scout.
@ Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 416 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington
May 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Kick off your summer with an outdoor concert at the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, featuring local artists including Rain on the Rocks, Welby June, and Prairie Scout. In addition to live music, there …
AA
6:00 pm
AA
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by the Steve Houk Band
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by the Steve Houk Band
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7-8pm host band 8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
Hill Folk Music Series: Breanna Faith
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Breanna Faith
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Lee Hartman
7:00 pm
Open Mic / Jam
7:00 pm
Open Mic / Jam
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 8 @ 7:00 pm
Sounds From the Black Hole featuring: KBD // Completely Dead // Lather + The City Underground
7:00 pm
Sounds From the Black Hole featuring: KBD // Completely Dead // Lather + The City Underground
@ Walkover Sounds, 122 N. Walnut St., Bloomington
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Show starts when the shop closes. Music starts by 7:30PM KBD is the improvisational electroacoustic trio comprising Michael Kimaid, Gabriel Beam, and Ryan Dohm. Forming in 2006, they visited Bloomington early on–playing at (—- — …
Speed Dating for Singles Ages 26-40 | Bloomington Indiana
7:00 pm
Speed Dating for Singles Ages 26-40 | Bloomington Indiana
@ Upland Brewing Wood Shop, 354 West 11th Street, Bloomington
May 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Find love with in-person singles and matchmaking events curated by locals. Go on at least eight 5-minute dates in one night, matched with the most compatible people in the room! Use your phone to navigate …
The Legacy of Sembène & Vieyra
7:00 pm
The Legacy of Sembène & Vieyra
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 8 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30pm The Legacy of Ousmane Sembène & Paulin S. Vieyra is a film series which celebrates the crucial role these two pioneers played in the formation of early African cinemas. In collaboration with …
2025 Granfaloon production: Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, A Concert Reading
7:30 pm
2025 Granfaloon production: Cat’s Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut, A Concert Reading
@ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall, 750 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
May 8 @ 7:30 pm
Adapted by John Hildreth Presented as a part of The Granfalloon Festival A Concert Reading Directed by Grant Goodman Original Music by Jieun OK More info at: https://granfalloon.indiana.edu/index.html
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog
7:30 pm
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog
@ The Waldron Art Center Rose Firebay, 122 S. Walnut St., Bloomington
May 8 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
After suffering trauma while on a cross-country bike trip, entitled, 21-year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91-year-old grandmother in her Greenwich Village apartment. As his visit expands to a month, the play explores loss …
Charley Crockett, with Support Act: Jake Penrod
7:30 pm
Charley Crockett, with Support Act: Jake Penrod
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
May 8 @ 7:30 pm
Doors Open 1.5 hours before event begins NO Refunds or Exchanges // Venue has Clear Bag Policy// NO Weapons // NO Outside food or drink// No elevator to balcony level
Fabuloso Improv Comedy
8:00 pm
Fabuloso Improv Comedy
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 8 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pub Trivia
8:30 pm
Pub Trivia
@ The Vault Pub, 900 E 7th St, IMU Lobby Level, Bloomington
May 8 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
all ages | Brought to you by Bloomington Pub Quiz.
Backyard Function
10:00 pm
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Food Truck Friday, with music from Sarah Flint and Christy Crandall (5pm-7pm) and Natural Causes (7pm-9pm)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday, with music from Sarah Flint and Christy Crandall (5pm-7pm) and Natural Causes (7pm-9pm)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
May 9 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
VITAL English Language Group Conversation with Shane T. (18+)
12:00 pm
VITAL English Language Group Conversation with Shane T. (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 9 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The Growing Season Gardening Book Club
2:00 pm
The Growing Season Gardening Book Club
@ Meeting Rooms B & C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
May 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Discuss your favorite gardening books, and learn and share tips and tricks for making the most of the growing season. This month we will discuss container and square foot gardening and make our own plant …
Character Creation Workshop (ages 12-19)
3:30 pm
Character Creation Workshop (ages 12-19)
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 9 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Need help creating characters? Role-playing game rules can be intimidating. We’ve got the books and the character sheets, you just bring your imagination!
Aiden Blankenship
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 9 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A program where individuals bring their own supplies to work on a project while others do the same. It’s a way to connect socially, enjoy your hobby, and be productive in the process! Whether you …
Sweet Pea
5:00 pm
Young Pianists – Spring Recital I
5:30 pm
Young Pianists – Spring Recital I
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 9 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Fiction Author Event with Sarah Maria Griffin
6:00 pm
Fiction Author Event with Sarah Maria Griffin
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please join us for an evening with fiction author, Sarah Maria Griffin, as she discusses her newest release ‘ Eat The Ones You Love”! —–ABOUT THE BOOK—- “Do you mind me asking—what kind of help …
Steve Fulton
6:00 pm
Steve Fulton
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids’ Musical
6:30 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids’ Musical
@ Constellation Stage & Screen (Waldron Auditorium), 122 S Walnut Street, Bloomington, IN
May 9 @ 6:30 pm
8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. Lily’s …
Coda Canyon
7:00 pm
Gene Fugate
7:00 pm
John and Jessie
7:00 pm
Marty Barrow and Barrowed Time
7:00 pm
Marty Barrow and Barrowed Time
@ Rusty Gator Fork and Ale, 1005 16th St., Bedford
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Moshe Kasher (shows at 7pm and 9:30pm)
7:00 pm
Moshe Kasher (shows at 7pm and 9:30pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Moshe Kasher is the Co-host of the Endless Honeymoon Podcast, and author of the 2012 memoir “Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, …
West Fork Revival / Luke Callen / Clare Doyle
7:00 pm
West Fork Revival / Luke Callen / Clare Doyle
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 9 @ 7:00 pm
doors at 6pm
Young Pianists – Spring Recital II
7:00 pm
Young Pianists – Spring Recital II
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Terry Luttrell’s REO Classics Band, with special guest Russ Baum
7:30 pm
Terry Luttrell’s REO Classics Band, with special guest Russ Baum
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
May 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Original REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell and legendary drummer Michael Mesey unite for a high-energy night of classic rock hits. Don’t miss this electrifying tribute to rock’s greatest anthems! (WITH SPECIAL GUEST RUSS BAUM)
Hummingbird & the Beating Hearts / Dandelioness
8:00 pm
Hummingbird & the Beating Hearts / Dandelioness
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 9 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience
8:00 pm
So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
May 9 @ 8:00 pm
Doors Open 1.5 hours before event begins NO Refunds or Exchanges // Venue has Clear Bag Policy// NO Weapons // NO Outside food or drink// No elevator to balcony level
Window Payne Band
8:00 pm
Zyllifide
8:00 pm
City Lights
9:00 pm
City Lights
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – May 10 @ 1:00 am
Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press
9:00 pm
Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
May 9 @ 9:00 pm
The Bunny Hoover Redux (a Granfalloon event! 21+)
9:00 pm
The Bunny Hoover Redux (a Granfalloon event! 21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 9 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Granfalloon is bringing you a *nice* time! Come out for a FREE DRAG SHOW! Vanity Rex, Oliver Closeoff, Manuka Honey Stix Chimera, Big Birtha Culture, and Incarnate Art Form!
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2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
8:00 am
2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
@ Showers Common (next to City Hall), 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
May 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can expect to find a wide assortment of goods from the farm and field, including fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers, and annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage …
A Fair of the Arts
8:00 am
A Fair of the Arts
@ Fernandez Plaza outside of Bloomington's City Hall and adjacent the Farmers Market, 8th and Morton Streets, Bloomington
May 10 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Owen County Farmers Market, with music from Jess Jones
8:30 am
Owen County Farmers Market, with music from Jess Jones
@ 459 W Morgan St (SR 46), Spencer
May 10 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a day of fresh produce, handmade goods, and local flavors at the Owen County Farmers’ Market! Whether you’re looking for the freshest vegetables, beautiful flowers, local honey, unique crafts, or plant starts, …
Schulz Bible Study
10:30 am
Schulz Bible Study
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 10 @ 10:30 am – 1:15 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club
12:00 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Riddle Point Boogie, Performers include: Armchair Boogie, Mama Said String Band, The Matchsellers, Them Lasses and The Old Dogs, Avocado Chic
12:00 pm
Riddle Point Boogie, Performers include: Armchair Boogie, Mama Said String Band, The Matchsellers, Them Lasses and The Old Dogs, Avocado Chic
@ Riddle Point Park, 7599 N Tunnel Road, Unionville
May 10 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
After an unforgettable debut in 2023, Riddle Point Boogie is BACK for 2025—bigger and better than ever! Nestled along the scenic shores of Lake Lemon, this one-day festival brings together the best of Americana and …
Doug Dillman
1:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
1:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
@ Constellation Stage & Screen - Waldron Auditorium, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
May 10 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fun for all ages! 8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance …
MotionArts Dance Academy Spring Gala 2025 (shows at 2pm & 7pm)
2:00 pm
MotionArts Dance Academy Spring Gala 2025 (shows at 2pm & 7pm)
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 10 @ 2:00 pm
Doors open a half-hour before each show Join MotionArts as they bring the ART of Dance to life! Step back in time as Act 1 brings the artwork of Degas’ Ballet Dancers into motion accompanied …
Hard Truth On The Rocks Opening Day, with music from Kenan Rainwater (3-4pm), Blockhouse Tonk Band (4-6pm), Michelle Robinson (6-9pm)
3:00 pm
Hard Truth On The Rocks Opening Day, with music from Kenan Rainwater (3-4pm), Blockhouse Tonk Band (4-6pm), Michelle Robinson (6-9pm)
@ Terrace, Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 10 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
4:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
@ Constellation Stage & Screen - Waldron Auditorium, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
May 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance from her peers. Lily’s …
Dave Sisson
5:00 pm
Ryan Ranard
5:00 pm
Postmodern Jazz Quartet
6:00 pm
Postmodern Jazz Quartet
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 10 @ 6:00 pm
Doors at 5pm PMJQ is made of up of some of the distinguished Jacob’s School Professors. Always top notch featuring Jeff Issacs, Dan Deckard, Tom Walsh, Dave Bruker, and Jonathan Elmer
Wallow Hollows
6:00 pm
Wallow Hollows
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Moshe Kasher (shows at 7pm and 9:30pm)
7:00 pm
Moshe Kasher (shows at 7pm and 9:30pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Moshe Kasher is the Co-host of the Endless Honeymoon Podcast, and author of the 2012 memoir “Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, …
Ridge Runners
7:00 pm
Sweet Baby James (James Taylor Tribute)
7:00 pm
Sweet Baby James (James Taylor Tribute)
@ Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Not your typical tribute band fare, Griese delights audiences using only his uncanny Taylor-like vocals & guitar playing, and a uniquely down-to-earth personality. No impersonations or theatrics; just the great music of JT. “The next …
Zion Crossroads
7:00 pm
Homemade Jam
8:00 pm
Joe Strunk
8:00 pm
The Blankenship Band
8:00 pm
The Blankenship Band
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Vulgar Boatmen w/ Step Twins (followed by Karaoke at 11pm)
8:00 pm
Vulgar Boatmen w/ Step Twins (followed by Karaoke at 11pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 10 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
45 Drive
9:00 pm
45 Drive
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
May 10 @ 9:00 pm – May 11 @ 1:00 am
Hank Ruff
9:00 pm
Vers
9:00 pm
Vers
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 10 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Vers!¡ is all about variety—bringing together every style of drag imaginable. Each show will feature a diverse lineup, including a drag queen, drag king, drag monster, burlesque performer, Spanish-speaking artist, and more. This show is …
Bass Amp & Dano w/ The Katatonics & Yellow Rain
10:30 pm
Bass Amp & Dano w/ The Katatonics & Yellow Rain
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
May 10 @ 10:30 pm
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(The final) Nashville Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Sharianne Whetstine
11:00 am
(The final) Nashville Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Sharianne Whetstine
@ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Rd 46, Nashville
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
All-Ages Day
12:00 pm
All-Ages Day
@ Downtown Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Curious about the Downtown Library Teen Space, but you’re not a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the second Sunday of the month.
John B Collins
1:00 pm
Mother’s Day with Matixando
1:00 pm
Mother’s Day with Matixando
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
1:00 pm
Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical
@ Constellation Stage & Screen - Waldron Auditorium, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Fun for all ages! 8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square school, Lily faces an almost impossible task of gaining acceptance …
Never Not Yours (A movie filmed in Brown County)
2:00 pm
Never Not Yours (A movie filmed in Brown County)
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
May 11 @ 2:00 pm
30ish siblings Michael, Ellie, and James drive to their family cabin to visit their parents Jonathan and Maddie. But when their mom and dad unexpectedly announce their divorce, chaos ensues.
Indiana Coalition for Public Education – Monroe County
4:00 pm
Indiana Coalition for Public Education – Monroe County
@ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 11 @ 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Voces Novae – Fast and Slow
5:00 pm
Voces Novae – Fast and Slow
@ Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N Fee Lane, Bloomington
May 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
What do we gain or lose when we move fast, get a lot done, and accomplish a great deal? What do we gain or lose when we slow down and do less? Does time feel …
Ballroom Dancing
6:30 pm
Never Not Yours (A movie filmed in Brown County)
7:00 pm
Never Not Yours (A movie filmed in Brown County)
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
May 11 @ 7:00 pm
30ish siblings Michael, Ellie, and James drive to their family cabin to visit their parents Jonathan and Maddie. But when their mom and dad unexpectedly announce their divorce, chaos ensues.
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
8:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 11 @ 8:00 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 am
Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
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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
May 12 @ 10:15 am – 11:45 am
Dungeons & Dragons Trivia (ages 12-19)
3:30 pm
Dungeons & Dragons Trivia (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 12 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Mama Meet Up, for moms and little ones age 5 and under.
4:30 pm
Mama Meet Up, for moms and little ones age 5 and under.
@ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
May 12 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Presented by Healthy Families Indiana, Nurse-Family Partnership, Clarity and Brown County WIC office
Indiana Film Makers Network
6:00 pm
Indiana Film Makers Network
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Monday Night Game Night
6:00 pm
Monday Night Game Night
@ Laurens B Strain - VFW Post 604, 2404 W Industrial Park Dr, Bloomington
May 12 @ 6:00 pm
No money involved. Play euchre or another card game (cards provided by the Club) or bring any board game to play.
Country Line Dance Lessons and Couples Line Dance Lessons
6:30 pm
Country Line Dance Lessons and Couples Line Dance Lessons
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Bruce Cockburn
7:30 pm
Bruce Cockburn
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
May 12 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Presented by BCT & Bloomington Roots | Doors: 7:00 PM – Show: 7:30 PM “Time takes its toll, but in my soul I’m on a roll,” Bruce Cockburn sings on his latest studio album, O …
Trivia Night w/ Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/ Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave (in the alley behind Atlas Ballroom), Bloomington
May 12 @ 8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum! Come out on Monday nights from 8:30-10pm for your chance off that …
Jukebox Luke
9:00 pm
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NonProfit Alliance Outreach – Monthly Breakfast Meeting, discussing “Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers of All Ages”
8:30 am
NonProfit Alliance Outreach – Monthly Breakfast Meeting, discussing “Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers of All Ages”
@ Brightside Cafe, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Suite 21 (lower level of Fountain Square), Bloomington
May 13 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
Facilitated by: Geng Wang Facilitator’s Organization: Civic Champs
Family Free Play (all ages)
11:00 am
Family Free Play (all ages)
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Drop in and explore various materials and stations designed to promote imaginative play. We’ll provide the materials and space, you provide the imagination! All ages.
Pangaea Sky, Close Encounters Creative Incubation Sessions
6:00 pm
Pangaea Sky, Close Encounters Creative Incubation Sessions
@ Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington Flex Space College Mall, 2894 E 3rd St, Bloomington
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Pangaea Sky offers insight into the evolution of musical ideas with “Close Encounters,” a series of four intimate Tuesday evening performances hosted at the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington Flex Space (located in College Mall). …
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Celtic Music Session
7:00 pm
Democratic Socialists of America, Bloomington IN Chapter Meeting
7:00 pm
Democratic Socialists of America, Bloomington IN Chapter Meeting
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
HooMac and Visit Bloomington present the Spring Songwriters Series, with Steve Plessinger, Sharianne Whetstine, and Pablo Adams
7:00 pm
HooMac and Visit Bloomington present the Spring Songwriters Series, with Steve Plessinger, Sharianne Whetstine, and Pablo Adams
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monroe County Civil War Roundtable
7:00 pm
Monroe County Civil War Roundtable
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
For those Civil War enthusiasts in our community, the Civil War Roundtable is the place to gather for conversation and camaraderie. Meetings open to any and all that would like to learn about the raids, …
Muddy Boots Dart Club and Music Jam
7:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club and Music Jam
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
May 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall-to-Wall Line Dance Club
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall-to-Wall Line Dance Club
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Honky Tonk
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 13 @ 8:30 pm
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Medicare/SHIP Counseling
12:00 pm
Medicare/SHIP Counseling
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 14 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Acoustic Afternoon with Pat Otto
4:30 pm
Acoustic Afternoon with Pat Otto
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 14 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Juniper Art Gallery is happy to welcome back multi-instrumentalist, and singer/songwriter Pat Otto to our Janiece Jaffe Legacy Stage for May’s 2nd Wednesday Acoustic Afternoon. Pat will play both covers and originals on guitar and …
Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tandem Community Birth Center and Postpartum House, Inc.
5:00 pm
Tandem Community Birth Center and Postpartum House, Inc.
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Opening Ceremony
5:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Opening Ceremony
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
May 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Puzzle Swap (all ages)
5:30 pm
Puzzle Swap (all ages)
@ Meeting Room 2B and 2C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Come to the Downtown Library and find the missing piece in your puzzle collection. In this program, we ask you to bring your completed puzzles and swap them with others! All ages.
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st & 3rd Wed.) and Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th Wed.)
6:00 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st & 3rd Wed.) and Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th Wed.)
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sing For Joy choir and the Bloomington Jazz Orchestra Combo present ALL THAT JAZZ 2025, a concert in memory of Janis Stockhouse
6:00 pm
Sing For Joy choir and the Bloomington Jazz Orchestra Combo present ALL THAT JAZZ 2025, a concert in memory of Janis Stockhouse
@ St Mark's United Methodist Church, 100 Indiana 46, Bloomington
May 14 @ 6:00 pm
TICK TALKS, an open forum Q & A on Alpha-gal Syndrome.
6:00 pm
TICK TALKS, an open forum Q & A on Alpha-gal Syndrome.
@ Brown County Community Center, 209 North Van Buren St (ACCESS FROM MOUND STREET and park at the LOWER LEVEL), Nashville
May 14 @ 6:00 pm
Info contact: Sarah Lyttle, [email protected] or 765-718-6314
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
6:15 pm
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 14 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
A place to go if you love dancing and support the work of Spencer Pride. No cost, no registration, no partner necessary. Just show up!
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 S Morton St, Bloomington
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Bloominglabs – Public Hours
7:00 pm
Bloominglabs – Public Hours
@ Bloominglabs, 1840 S Walnut St, Suite #200, Bloomington
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Looking for a place to tinker, create, and explore? Bloominglabs invites you to our free Wednesday Night Public Hours from 7 PM to 10 PM! * Check out our tools & equipment * Meet fellow …
Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025 * Featuring: Thomas Csorba, Sam Moss, Reece Sullivan, Sarah Grain
7:00 pm
Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025 * Featuring: Thomas Csorba, Sam Moss, Reece Sullivan, Sarah Grain
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 14 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6pm Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025, May 14 through 17 in Bloomington, Indiana, presents four nights of live original music in the Cosmic format, pairing artists to trade songs and share the stories of …
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
7:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
@ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
May 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Call & Response Jazz: Dave Rempis / Tyler Damon Duo (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
7:30 pm
Call & Response Jazz: Dave Rempis / Tyler Damon Duo (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 14 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Poetry with Peacock and Friends (21+)
8:00 pm
Poetry with Peacock and Friends (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 14 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Come one! Come all! Peacock is hosting a night of poetry! She and five friends will read for you, then there will be a writing workshop after.
Hank Ruff
10:00 pm
Karaoke w/ DMose
10:00 pm
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USA International Harp Competition: Stage I
9:00 am
USA International Harp Competition: Stage I
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:15 pm
Community Fiber Group
12:15 pm
Community Fiber Group
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 15 @ 12:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Senior Movie Series: The King and I
2:00 pm
Senior Movie Series: The King and I
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
May 15 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Doors at 1pm Meredith-Clark Funeral Home, in partnership with the historic Brown County Playhouse, is excited to offer a Free Monthly Movie Series for those aged 60 and over. Enjoy a classic film with friends, …
Peoples Park Concert Series: Sofia Crespo (flamenco dance)
4:30 pm
Peoples Park Concert Series: Sofia Crespo (flamenco dance)
@ Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 15 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Bloomington Parks and Recreation has a long history of hosting live music in city parks, and of showcasing local musical talent. The Performing Arts Series presented by Visit Bloomington provides many accessible venues for outdoor …
Prenatal & Baby Yoga ( Age 18 and up and children birth-2.)
5:30 pm
Prenatal & Baby Yoga ( Age 18 and up and children birth-2.)
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Take care of your body and build strength before and after having your baby.
Anti-Imperialistic and Anti-Colonial Reading Group
6:00 pm
Anti-Imperialistic and Anti-Colonial Reading Group
@ Redbud Books, 408 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
“Discourse on Colonialism” by Aime Cesaire will be discussed
Friday Happy Hour Series: Sara Stafford
6:00 pm
Friday Happy Hour Series: Sara Stafford
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doors at 5pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by the Postmodern Jazz Quartet
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by the Postmodern Jazz Quartet
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7-8pm host band 8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
Cicada Cinema: FAIL SAFE
7:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: FAIL SAFE
@ Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington
May 15 @ 7:00 pm
1964 • US • 112 minutes • dir. Sidney Lumet Synopsis: Miscommunication brings the USA and the USSR to the brink of nuclear war in Lumet’s adaptation of the Cold War novel by Eugene Burdick …
Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025 * Featuring: Tommy Prine and John Baumann (of The Panhandlers), She Returns From War, TAE and the Neighborly
7:00 pm
Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025 * Featuring: Tommy Prine and John Baumann (of The Panhandlers), She Returns From War, TAE and the Neighborly
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
May 15 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6pm Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025, May 14 through 17 in Bloomington, Indiana, presents four nights of live original music in the Cosmic format, pairing artists to trade songs and share the stories of …
IU Cinema: OUT OF SIGHT
7:00 pm
IU Cinema: OUT OF SIGHT
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 15 @ 7:00 pm
Steven Soderbergh | 1998 | USA | R Adapting Elmore Leonard’s novel of the same name, indie innovator Steven Soderbergh’s film follows Jack (George Clooney), a charming and unlucky career criminal whose daring prison escape …
Open Mic / Jam
7:00 pm
Open Mic / Jam
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 15 @ 7:00 pm
SCA – Bardic Gathering
7:00 pm
SCA – Bardic Gathering
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 15 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
The Legacy of Sembène & Vieyra
7:00 pm
The Legacy of Sembène & Vieyra
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 15 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30pm The Legacy of Ousmane Sembène & Paulin S. Vieyra is a film series which celebrates the crucial role these two pioneers played in the formation of early African cinemas. In collaboration with …
Little Feat: Strike Up the Band Tour
7:30 pm
Little Feat: Strike Up the Band Tour
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
May 15 @ 7:30 pm
After Party for Cosmic Songwriter’s Festival 2025 TAE & the Neighborly with Full Band
9:30 pm
After Party for Cosmic Songwriter’s Festival 2025 TAE & the Neighborly with Full Band
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 15 @ 9:30 pm
Table Reservations Upgrade Available After Purchase of Ticket If Pre-Sale tickets Sell Out a waitlist will be at the door DOS. Extra Tickets oftern released at show time.
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USA International Harp Competition: Stage I
9:00 am
USA International Harp Competition: Stage I
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 16 @ 9:00 am – 4:50 pm
VITAL Volunteer Orientation Session – Teaching English as a New Language (18+)
10:30 am
VITAL Volunteer Orientation Session – Teaching English as a New Language (18+)
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 16 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Learn more about becoming a VITAL English as a New Language tutor! Completing an orientation session is mandatory before volunteering in VITAL. Please register if interested
Food Truck Friday, with music from The Hammer and The Hatchet (5pm-7pm) and 45 Drive (7pm-9pm)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday, with music from The Hammer and The Hatchet (5pm-7pm) and 45 Drive (7pm-9pm)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
May 16 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
1st Annual Vintage Sale, Swap or shop vintage treasures—while supporting the Brown County Humane Society 🐾
12:00 pm
1st Annual Vintage Sale, Swap or shop vintage treasures—while supporting the Brown County Humane Society 🐾
@ Story Inn, 6404 IN-135, Nashville
May 16 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Poddy Mouth 2025
2:00 pm
Poddy Mouth 2025
@ Secretly Group Parking Lot: 213 S Rogers St Ste 2, Bloomington
May 16 @ 2:00 pm
MUSIC 4PM MARKET 2PM Lineup: DJ SUPERSTAR MZZLE | @mzzleband BRICK LANCASTER | @bricklancastermusic SLUG RUG | @slugrugband WIUX in collaboration with WFHB and Secretly’s Misfit Market
Teen RPG Club (ages 12-19)
3:30 pm
Teen RPG Club (ages 12-19)
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 16 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Registration is requested. Join us for a one-shot adventure. All experience levels are welcome.
Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival
4:00 pm
Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival
@ Harrodsburg Community Center, 1002 W Popcorn Rd, Harrodsburg
May 16 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary Benefit Concert Featuring Six Foot Blonde
4:45 pm
The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary Benefit Concert Featuring Six Foot Blonde
@ 6030 E Kent Road Bloomington
May 16 @ 4:45 pm – 8:30 pm
music, cider, and the summer weather at the Goat Conspiracy benefit concert Six Foot Blonde will be putting on an exclusive acoustic performance to help raise funds for the Goat Conspiracy. Planted Bloomington will be …
Austin James
5:00 pm
Austin James
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 16 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Gene Fugate
5:00 pm
Friday Night Country Line Dancing with the Wall to Wall Line Dance Club (21+)
6:00 pm
Friday Night Country Line Dancing with the Wall to Wall Line Dance Club (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Dance party hosted by DJ KYROBPAQ, after the line dance ends at 10pm
Steve Hickman & Co.
6:00 pm
Steve Hickman & Co.
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Umami, a poetry book launch reading presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington
6:00 pm
Umami, a poetry book launch reading presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington
@ Runcible Spoon, 412 East 6th St., Bloomington
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents a poetry book launch reading: Umami (Alien Buddha Press, 2025) by Hiromi Yoshida. Also reading: April Ridge, author of Monstrous (Pure Sleeze Press, 2024) and chair of the Writers …
CANCELED – Nature Sounds: Thrill of the Trill
6:30 pm
CANCELED – Nature Sounds: Thrill of the Trill
@ Sherwood Oaks Park, 1600 East Elliston Dr, Bloomington
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
May in Indiana brings a chorus of songs, including that of the “forest flutist”, the wood thrush, and the long, overlapping, musical trills of American toads. Experience the sounds of spring with creatures of field …
Clearwater Band
7:00 pm
Clearwater Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025 * Featuring: Rodney Crowell, Laurel Lewis, Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid), and Elle Hodge
7:00 pm
Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025 * Featuring: Rodney Crowell, Laurel Lewis, Jesse James DeConto (The Pinkerton Raid), and Elle Hodge
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 16 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6pm Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025, May 14 through 17 in Bloomington, Indiana, presents four nights of live original music in the Cosmic format, pairing artists to trade songs and share the stories of …
Music Social Scene: Dean Moore | Dusty Dave
7:00 pm
Music Social Scene: Dean Moore | Dusty Dave
@ 615 N Fairview St Suite 1, Bloomington
May 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
615 N Fairview St Suite 1, Bloomington, IN 47404 at the corner of Fairview Street and the B Line Trail. (outdoors weather permitted) All Ages and All Welcome. Local Live Music and Art Vendors. Shows …
Solitary Man A Neil Diamond Tribute
7:30 pm
Solitary Man A Neil Diamond Tribute
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
May 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Solitary Man is a high-energy concert event that pays homage to the music of Neil Diamond. Veteran singer and actor David Jericko brings Neil’s music to life, capturing every stylistic nuance of his sound and …
Cam Pierce w/ Low Landers
8:00 pm
Cam Pierce w/ Low Landers
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Pony Bradshaw
8:00 pm
Silver Creek Revival
8:00 pm
Silver Creek Revival
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Laureate Recital | Guest Recital – Noel Wan, harp
8:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Laureate Recital | Guest Recital – Noel Wan, harp
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
May 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Cosmic Songwriters Festival After Party w/ The Pinkerton Raid
9:45 pm
Cosmic Songwriters Festival After Party w/ The Pinkerton Raid
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 16 @ 9:45 pm – May 17 @ 12:15 am
Doors at 9pm Table Reservations Upgrade Available After Purchase of Ticket If Pre-Sale tickets Sell Out a waitlist will be at the door DOS. Extra Tickets oftern released at show time.
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2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
8:00 am
2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
@ Showers Common (next to City Hall), 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
May 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can expect to find a wide assortment of goods from the farm and field, including fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers, and annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage …
Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse Square, 916 15th St, Bedford
May 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Owen County Farmers Market, with entertainment from Rick LeDune
8:30 am
Owen County Farmers Market, with entertainment from Rick LeDune
@ 459 W Morgan St (SR 46), Spencer
May 17 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Stage I
9:00 am
USA International Harp Competition: Stage I
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 5:15 pm
BroCoCon 2025
10:00 am
BroCoCon 2025
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Brown County Game Conference (BroCoCon) is a family-friendly consumer game show hosted by The Toy Chest. It is designed to be fun to attend with the whole family or without kids. We will have games …
Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival
10:00 am
Harrodsburg Heritage Days Festival
@ Harrodsburg Community Center, 1002 W Popcorn Rd, Harrodsburg
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Mini Midwest Print Fest (and Steamroller Big Show)
10:00 am
Mini Midwest Print Fest (and Steamroller Big Show)
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Hosted by Badknees and Hideout Press, with help from City of Bloomington Arts Commission, Bloomington Fine Art Supply and Sunbelt Rentals Art Market Music Food Live Steamroller Printing
Seed Paper Party Workshop
10:00 am
Seed Paper Party Workshop
@ Bloomington Fine Art Supply, 207 South Rogers St., Bloomington
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Make something beautiful that gives twice: once as a gift, and again when it blooms! This spring workshop will introduce you to the art of handmade papers, using recycled pulp, flower petals, and native Indiana …
The Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival
10:00 am
The Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival
@ Heartland Hollows Lavender Farm, 9993 Newport Rd, Bowling Green, Indiana
May 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival returns each year on the third weekend in May. Step into a world of fantasy and enchantment! This is a two-day event filled with fairy-themed experiences, featuring non-stop music and …
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Bloomington Area
11:00 am
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Greater Bloomington Area
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Pre-College Strings – Cello Spring Gala Concert
11:00 am
Pre-College Strings – Cello Spring Gala Concert
@ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington
May 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
1st Annual Vintage Sale, Swap or shop vintage treasures—while supporting the Brown County Humane Society 🐾
12:00 pm
1st Annual Vintage Sale, Swap or shop vintage treasures—while supporting the Brown County Humane Society 🐾
@ Story Inn, 6404 IN-135, Nashville
May 17 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
All-Ages Day
12:00 pm
All-Ages Day
@ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 17 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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.
MotionArts Dance Performance – Degas-Inspired Ballet (all-ages)
1:00 pm
MotionArts Dance Performance – Degas-Inspired Ballet (all-ages)
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join us for a beautiful ballet inspired by the paintings of Edgar Degas with music by Frédéric Chopin.
Rich Hardesty
1:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Birders
1:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Birders
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 17 @ 1:00 pm
A place for LGBTQ+ and ally people to come together around a shared love of birds.
Ms. Lake Lemon Pageant
2:00 pm
Ms. Lake Lemon Pageant
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
May 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
For women 37 years old and older It’s time to show your true skills and join a quirky kind of pageant How quickly can you remove a hazard off of the road, back up a …
Mother’s Day Cocktail Class
3:00 pm
Mother’s Day Cocktail Class
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
May 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
What she wants for Mother’s Day is quality time – and a delicious cocktail or two! You’ll get both at our Mother’s Day cocktail class, where you’ll shake, stir, and sample (of course!) your way …
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
3:00 pm
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 17 @ 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Music Social Scene: All Ages Open Mic
4:00 pm
Music Social Scene: All Ages Open Mic
@ 615 N Fairview St Suite 1, Bloomington
May 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
615 N Fairview St Suite 1, Bloomington, IN 47404 at the corner of Fairview Street and the B Line Trail. (outdoors weather permitted) All Ages and All Welcome. Local Live Music and Art Vendors. Open …
PULP FICTION
4:00 pm
PULP FICTION
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 17 @ 4:00 pm
Quentin Tarantino | 1994 | USA | R About Pulp Fiction 1990s indie film can be divided into two phases: before Pulp Fiction and after Pulp Fiction. Tarantino’s hyper-verbose, hyper-violent, ultra-hip film resurrected the career …
Austin James
5:00 pm
JC Clements
5:00 pm
JC Clements
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
John B Collins
5:00 pm
Live on Q: Open Mic (5pm-7pm), Living Rumors & 46 Drifters
5:00 pm
Live on Q: Open Mic (5pm-7pm), Living Rumors & 46 Drifters
@ Right on Q Concessions and Catering, 470 West Morgan St., Spencer
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Calling all singers, musicians, music lovers and food lovers!! Saturday night come out for some great food and great music! Bands are set to start at 7 and 8 but may start earlier if we …
Resurrection (Journey Tribute) & Fancy Sauce
5:00 pm
Resurrection (Journey Tribute) & Fancy Sauce
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
May 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
NO Pets on Concert days, except service dogs NO COOLERS larger than 12″ x 15″ NO PASS OUTS- NO Re Entry after 4pm After 4pm everyone must have a ticket
Brad Lemmons, Lexi Len & The Strangers, Dakota Curtis and The Dark
6:00 pm
Brad Lemmons, Lexi Len & The Strangers, Dakota Curtis and The Dark
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tom Roznowski with Carolyn Dutton
6:00 pm
Tom Roznowski with Carolyn Dutton
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 17 @ 6:00 pm
Original songs with one exception (according to Tom). Carolyn will accompany Roznowski on the violin.
BroCoCon Adult Game Night
7:00 pm
BroCoCon Adult Game Night
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Following the BroCoCon main event, in the evening we host an 18+ adult game night, which boasts speed gaming (play a game until the bell dings, them move to the next table) and a cash …
COSMIC SONGWRITER FESTIVAL 2025, Featuring: Rachel Baiman, Elizabeth Moen, Jordan Smart, Father Kentucky
7:00 pm
COSMIC SONGWRITER FESTIVAL 2025, Featuring: Rachel Baiman, Elizabeth Moen, Jordan Smart, Father Kentucky
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 17 @ 7:00 pm
Cosmic Songwriter Festival 2025, May 14 through 17 in Bloomington, Indiana, presents four nights of live original music in the Cosmic format, pairing artists to trade songs and share the stories of their craft, creating …
Stairway to Zeppelin
7:30 pm
Stairway to Zeppelin
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Past Tense
8:00 pm
The 1-4-5’s
8:00 pm
The Matriarch (A Benefit For Tandem)
8:30 pm
The Matriarch (A Benefit For Tandem)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
May 17 @ 8:30 pm
Hairbangers Ball
9:00 pm
Not Your Dad’s Garage Party, hosted by BeelzeBabe and Oliver Closeoff
9:00 pm
Not Your Dad’s Garage Party, hosted by BeelzeBabe and Oliver Closeoff
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 17 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Followed by a Dance party with DJ BIG BABY.
Un-Official Cosmic Songwriter Fest Closer After Party Mixer Function WITH Rory Book & the Volumes Jfbrontosaurs (Duo Set)
9:00 pm
Un-Official Cosmic Songwriter Fest Closer After Party Mixer Function WITH Rory Book & the Volumes Jfbrontosaurs (Duo Set)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 17 @ 9:00 pm
Doors at 8:30pm
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The Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival
10:00 am
The Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival
@ Heartland Hollows Lavender Farm, 9993 Newport Rd, Bowling Green, Indiana
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival returns each year on the third weekend in May. Step into a world of fantasy and enchantment! This is a two-day event filled with fairy-themed experiences, featuring non-stop music and …
(The final) Nashville Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Sharianne Whetstine
11:00 am
(The final) Nashville Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Sharianne Whetstine
@ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Rd 46, Nashville
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Community Kitchen Spring Brunch (Seatings at 11am and 1pm)
11:00 am
Community Kitchen Spring Brunch (Seatings at 11am and 1pm)
@ Community Kitchen of Monroe County, 1515 S Rogers Street, Bloomington
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
The Kitchen says “Each ticket provides 20 meals to anyone in need.” IU Graduation is past. It’s the beginning of Townie Summer! Gather some friends and kick off the summer by attending our Spring Brunch …
Dawg Gone Walk and Fiesta
12:00 pm
Dawg Gone Walk and Fiesta
@ Deer Run Park, 1001 Deer Run Lane, Nashville
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Brown County Humane Society creates an afternoon of Dawg-gone fun for humans and their furry canine companions. We have games, contests, pampering stations, information booths, and even shopping! Funds raised for the event go directly …
Forest Turner
1:00 pm
National Association for the Advancedment of Colored People
1:00 pm
National Association for the Advancedment of Colored People
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Taylor Hernly
1:00 pm
2025 Brown County Youth Showcase
2:00 pm
2025 Brown County Youth Showcase
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join Kara Barnard and her students for their 2025 Youth Showcase recital!
Jacobs Academy Ballet – Spring Performance
2:00 pm
Jacobs Academy Ballet – Spring Performance
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Monroe County Civic Theater Preview of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” – Shakespeare in the Park 2025
2:00 pm
Monroe County Civic Theater Preview of “Love’s Labour’s Lost” – Shakespeare in the Park 2025
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join the Monroe County Civic Theater for a preview of their 2025 Shakespeare in the Park show, “Love’s Labour’s Lost,” including a discussion of how the script was adapted. All ages.
USA International Harp Competition: Israel Laureate Concert | Guest Recital – Claudia Lamanna, harp
2:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Israel Laureate Concert | Guest Recital – Claudia Lamanna, harp
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog
3:00 pm
4000 Miles by Amy Herzog
@ The Waldron Art Center Rose Firebay, 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington
May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
After suffering trauma while on a cross-country bike trip, entitled, 21-year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91-year-old grandmother in her Greenwich Village apartment. As his visit expands to a month, the play explores loss …
Silent Book Club
4:00 pm
Silent Book Club
@ Btown Meow Cat Café, 5015 SR 46 Unit H, Bloomington
May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Bring a book & gather in the lounge, Grab a drink from the cafe, share about the book you are currently reading, then read with the cats for 30 minutes.
Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Sunday Circle
4:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Sunday Circle
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A discussion group focused on spirituality and personal beliefs, led by Reverend Karen Williams. Every person’s experience and perspective is welcome in a respectful context of spiritual growth without judgment.
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: BSO Past, Present, and Future
5:00 pm
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: BSO Past, Present, and Future
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 18 @ 5:00 pm
Doors at 4:30pm The capstone of our 55th anniversary season begins with a trip down memory lane, as we recreate the opening of the BSO’s very first concert with Nicolai’s Merry Wives of Windsor Overture. …
Jackson Street Occasional Backyard Concert Series presents: The Winding
7:00 pm
Jackson Street Occasional Backyard Concert Series presents: The Winding
@ 333 South Jackson St., Bloomington
May 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Traditional Irish Music!!! Sarah Collins on fiddle Marty Frye on flute David McKindley-Ward on bouzouki and vocals. Bring your own chair and beverage Park in First Church of Nazarene Parking lot, 700 W. Howe Street. …
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
8:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 18 @ 8:00 pm – May 19 @ 12:00 am
Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
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USA International Harp Competition: Stage II
9:00 am
USA International Harp Competition: Stage II
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 5:40 pm
Info: https://usaihc.org/13th-competition
Monroe County Health Equity Council
10:30 am
Monroe County Health Equity Council
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 19 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
3D Printing Workshop (ages 12-19)
4:00 pm
3D Printing Workshop (ages 12-19)
@ The Ground Floor Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ready to level up your 3D modeling skills? Join us to learn the basics, and we’ll help design a model that you can keep.
Read It and Eat – AAPI Heritage Month (age 18 and up)
5:00 pm
Read It and Eat – AAPI Heritage Month (age 18 and up)
@ Teaching Kitchen, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Please register Join us for our quarterly Teaching Kitchen book club! Bring the cookbook you chose, the recipe you used, and a dish from your cookbook to share and enjoy!
Monday Night Game Night
6:00 pm
Monday Night Game Night
@ Laurens B Strain - VFW Post 604, 2404 W Industrial Park Dr, Bloomington
May 19 @ 6:00 pm
No money involved. Play euchre or another card game (cards provided by the Club) or bring any board game to play.
Monthly Library Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Monthly Library Board Meeting
@ Meeting Room A, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
May 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Just drop in — no registration required! Just meet us at Brown County Public Library.
Country Line Dance Lessons and Couples Line Dance Lessons
6:30 pm
Country Line Dance Lessons and Couples Line Dance Lessons
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
CAMP: A Queer Comedy Showcase
7:00 pm
CAMP: A Queer Comedy Showcase
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Featuring: Mark Bookwalter Mariah Davidson Shawn Hayes Madeleine Meldrum Brentlee Bitch Trivia at 8:30pm
Trivia Night w/ Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/ Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave (in the alley behind Atlas Ballroom), Bloomington
May 19 @ 8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum! Come out on Monday nights from 8:30-10pm for your chance off that …
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CJAM’s Celebration of Community Breakfast
7:45 am
CJAM’s Celebration of Community Breakfast
@ Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
May 20 @ 7:45 am – 8:00 am
CJAM is hosting a light breakfast and an inspiring morning featuring keynote speaker Reverend Forrest Gilmore, Executive Director of Beacon, INC. After hearing his powerful words, this year’s award recipients will be honored—community members making …
USA International Harp Competition: Stage II
9:00 am
USA International Harp Competition: Stage II
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Info: https://usaihc.org/13th-competition
Dine Out for the Library at DeAngelo’s
11:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at DeAngelo’s
@ DeAngelo's Italian Creole Restaurant, 2620 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
May 20 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Dine out for the Friends of the Library at DeAngelo’s (2620 E. Third Street, Bloomington). Make plans for lunch or dinner from 11 AM–9 PM on Tuesdays, May 20 and 27. Show your flyer (available …
Volunteer Orientation
11:30 am
Volunteer Orientation
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
May 20 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Interested in volunteering at the Hub? Join us at orientation this month to learn more at this volunteer orientation! No need to register. Questions? Reach out to Mercury at [email protected].
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
12:00 pm
City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Communications Workers of America
5:00 pm
Communications Workers of America
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 20 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Constellation Stage and Screen presents: ROCK, PAPER, DESTINY
6:00 pm
Constellation Stage and Screen presents: ROCK, PAPER, DESTINY
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 20 @ 6:00 pm
Tess Paras | 2025 | USA | Not Rated In the high-stakes Rock Paper Scissors league, Westside High School’s ill-fated team of misfits is facing Eastern High School’s cocky, undefeated champion. But if Westside loses …
Help Ourselves Mutual Aid
6:30 pm
Help Ourselves Mutual Aid
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Celtic Music Session
7:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club and Music Jam
7:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club and Music Jam
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall-to-Wall Line Dance Club
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall-to-Wall Line Dance Club
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Honky Tonk
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 20 @ 8:30 pm
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ELF Fest 2025
10:00 am
ELF Fest 2025
@ Lothlorien'Nature Sanctuary/Elvin Home, 559 McFadden Ridge Rd, Bedford
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Learn, Grow, and Taste Together
10:00 am
Learn, Grow, and Taste Together
@ Community Garden, Eastern Branch Public Library, 11453 E. State Road 54, Bloomfield
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Bring your little ones from pre-K to early elementary to the Eastern Branch Library’s Community Garden. We’ll explore the joy of planting, caring for and tasting fresh vegetables with exciting activities and the reading of …
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (age 18 and up)
10:30 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 21 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Novel Bunch Book Club
2:00 pm
Novel Bunch Book Club
@ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
May 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Everyone is welcome to join the discussion of Life Impossible by Matt Haig. Copies are available for check-out at the main library, or try the Libby app for downloadable e-books and audiobooks.
Medicare/SHIP Counseling
2:45 pm
Medicare/SHIP Counseling
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 21 @ 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Composition Forum – Finalists of the 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest
3:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Composition Forum – Finalists of the 8th Ruth Inglefield Composition Contest
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 21 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Info: https://usaihc.org/13th-competition
Code a Microcontroller (age 16 and up)
6:00 pm
Code a Microcontroller (age 16 and up)
@ Level Up Digital Creativity Center, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Registration is requested. Learn the basics of coding with the Circuit Playground Express! We’ll create a light and music show on a microcontroller with Microsoft MakeCode. All experience levels are welcome.
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st & 3rd Wed.) and Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th Wed.)
6:00 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st & 3rd Wed.) and Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th Wed.)
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Peter Stampfel, Joined by Mark Bingham and with Opener L. Boyd Carithers (Early Show)
6:00 pm
Peter Stampfel, Joined by Mark Bingham and with Opener L. Boyd Carithers (Early Show)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
CURRENTLY OPERATING WITH A WAIT LIST. Doors at 5pm Peter Stampfel is an American fiddle player, violinist and singer-songwriter. He is perhaps best known for his work in the psychedelic folk band The Holy Modal …
Jim Hayden & the Country Playboys
6:30 pm
Jim Hayden & the Country Playboys
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 21 @ 6:30 pm
Doors at 6pm, Line Dancing at 6:30pm, Main event at 7:30pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Singing Revolution
6:30 pm
The Singing Revolution
@ Monroe County Public Library Downtown Auditorium at 303 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Singing Revolution – Inspiring documentary about how the Estonian people used the power of music to gain their independence from the Soviet regime in the early 1990’s. The movie will be introduced by a …
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 S Morton St, Bloomington
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Bloominglabs – Public Hours
7:00 pm
Bloominglabs – Public Hours
@ Bloominglabs, 1840 S Walnut St, Suite #200, Bloomington
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Looking for a place to tinker, create, and explore? Bloominglabs invites you to our free Wednesday Night Public Hours from 7 PM to 10 PM! * Check out our tools & equipment * Meet fellow …
Devin Brown and Pat Otto
7:00 pm
Devin Brown and Pat Otto
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Nicholas Graham Hall
7:00 pm
Nicholas Graham Hall
@ Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nicholas is exhibiting at the Backspace Gallery throughout the month of May and will be sharing a bit about his process and play a few of his original art-inspired songs.
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
7:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
@ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Stars of Tomorrow (Young International Prizewinners Concert)
7:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Stars of Tomorrow (Young International Prizewinners Concert)
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Info: https://usaihc.org/13th-competition
Call & Response Jazz: ORTET Album Release (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
7:30 pm
Call & Response Jazz: ORTET Album Release (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with music from Cool Mule and calling by Penelope Weinberger
7:30 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with music from Cool Mule and calling by Penelope Weinberger
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson at 7pm
OPEN STAGE
9:00 pm
OPEN STAGE
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open Stage is an opportunity for new performers to try out numbers and get some practice on stage! Always hosted by one of our fab talented girls: DESIREE, ZARIAH, or MADISON!
Peter Stampfel Joined by Mark Bingham and opener L. Boyd Carithers (Late Show)
9:00 pm
Peter Stampfel Joined by Mark Bingham and opener L. Boyd Carithers (Late Show)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Doors at 8:30pm Peter Stampfel is an American fiddle player, violinist and singer-songwriter. He is perhaps best known for his work in the psychedelic folk band The Holy Modal Rounders. Mark Bingham has produced records …
Eddy Gonzo & The Gardeners
10:00 pm
Eddy Gonzo & The Gardeners
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
May 21 @ 10:00 pm
Karaoke w/ DMose
10:00 pm
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USA International Harp Competition: Stage III
9:00 am
USA International Harp Competition: Stage III
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
May 22 @ 9:00 am – 5:40 pm
Info: https://usaihc.org/13th-competition
Community Fiber Group
11:30 am
Community Fiber Group
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 22 @ 11:30 am – 5:15 pm
Lawn Games Party (ages 12-19) to celebrate the last day of school
3:30 pm
Lawn Games Party (ages 12-19) to celebrate the last day of school
@ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Hane Family Amphitheater by the Woods, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 22 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Banned Book Club
5:30 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Banned Book Club
@ Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
May 22 @ 5:30 pm
In person and online. A discussion group on specific banned books chosen by the group.
Double Standards
6:00 pm
Double Standards
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Double Standards is Dena El Saffar on violin, Elias Mcdermott-Sipe on guitar, and Rick Maxwell on bass and vocals.
Menace to Serenity AA
6:00 pm
Menace to Serenity AA
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Trivia Night
6:30 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by High Street Jack
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by High Street Jack
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
May 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7-8pm host band 8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
Cicada Cinema presents: THE DEADLY SPAWN
7:00 pm
Cicada Cinema presents: THE DEADLY SPAWN
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 22 @ 7:00 pm
Synopsis: A meteorite crashes to Earth, bringing with it an angry three-headed alien beast. The alien hides in the basement of an old house, starts devouring its residents, and gives birth to hundreds of eel-shaped …
Hill Folk Music Series: The Slow Malleys
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: The Slow Malleys
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Indie Auteurs film series: MEMENTO
7:00 pm
Indie Auteurs film series: MEMENTO
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 22 @ 7:00 pm
Christopher Nolan | 2000 | USA | R Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) has one goal in life: vengeance for the assault and murder of his wife. There’s just one problem: Leonard can’t remember who he …
Open Mic / Jam
7:00 pm
Open Mic / Jam
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 22 @ 7:00 pm
The Legacy of Sembène & Vieyra
7:00 pm
The Legacy of Sembène & Vieyra
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 22 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30pm The Legacy of Ousmane Sembène & Paulin S. Vieyra is a film series which celebrates the crucial role these two pioneers played in the formation of early African cinemas. In collaboration with …
VINYL NIGHT w/ Selektor Willie
7:00 pm
VINYL NIGHT w/ Selektor Willie
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 22 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
BYO vinyl to spin alongside DJ Selektor Willie, owner of Walk Over Record Shop (formerly TD’s CDs & LPs)
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
May 22 @ 9:00 pm
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Food Truck Friday, with entertainment from Tony Brown (5pm-6:30pm) and King Bee and the Stingers (7pm-9pm)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday, with entertainment from Tony Brown (5pm-6:30pm) and King Bee and the Stingers (7pm-9pm)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Last Day of School Party (ages 12-19)
3:00 pm
Last Day of School Party (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 23 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Back to the Streets – Heads Up No Prep Drag and Drive Racing
5:00 pm
Back to the Streets – Heads Up No Prep Drag and Drive Racing
@ Brown County Dragway, 480 Gatesville Road, Morgantown (actually in Bean Blossom)
May 23 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Gates open at 2pm
Jason Blankenship with Chuck Wills
5:00 pm
Jason Blankenship with Chuck Wills
@ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
May 23 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LeRoy McQueen
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A program where individuals bring their own supplies to work on a project while others do the same. It’s a way to connect socially, enjoy your hobby, and be productive in the process! Whether you …
AMERICAN BEAN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
6:00 pm
AMERICAN BEAN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
@ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday, May 23rd: 6pm- Jan Bell with Marina Stant & Devin Brown 7pm- Tom Roznowski & Carolyn Dutton 8pm- Elizabeth Lee 9pm- Shelby County Sinners Saturday, May 24th: 5pm- Tim Easton 6pm- Silver Creek Revival …
Astrological Craft Night: Tarot, DIY, & Cosmic Creations
6:00 pm
Astrological Craft Night: Tarot, DIY, & Cosmic Creations
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Step into the stars and join us for a magical Astrological Themed Craft Night at Gather! This after-hours DIY event is all about tapping into the cosmic energy and creating something woo-woo to align with …
David Sisson / Heather White / Michael Moulder
6:00 pm
David Sisson / Heather White / Michael Moulder
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 23 @ 6:00 pm
Each month on Fourth Friday evenings the On The Rocks stage at Hard Truth Distillery features acoustic performances from a variety of local and regional artists. Playing “In the Round” these artists take turns sharing …
Doug Duffey and Dan Sumner and Friends
6:00 pm
Doug Duffey and Dan Sumner and Friends
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Doors at 5pm Doug Duffey – Keyboardist,vocalist,songwriter, producer – Louisiana-based pianist, songwriter and music producer. He is an internationally acclaimed artist with a career spanning over 50 years. Doug has written songs for Marcia Ball, …
Songwriter Showcase in the Round, hosted by Gene Fugate
6:00 pm
Songwriter Showcase in the Round, hosted by Gene Fugate
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 23 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Carmen Lagala’s Bloomington Debut! (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
7:00 pm
Carmen Lagala’s Bloomington Debut! (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
May 23 @ 7:00 pm
Carmen Lagala masterfully blends silly, dark, and confessional humor with an approach that makes you feel like you’re up late getting buzzed with a best friend. Carmen’s journey from a shy Vermont collegiate hall-of-fame athlete …
Lenox Monroe
7:00 pm
The String Cheese Incident
7:00 pm
The String Cheese Incident
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
May 23 @ 7:00 pm
Two For the Show
7:00 pm
Two For the Show
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Jake Dodds – 90s Country Night
8:00 pm
Jake Dodds – 90s Country Night
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
May 23 @ 8:00 pm
Rearview Rhonda w/ The Devil Let Us
8:00 pm
Rearview Rhonda w/ The Devil Let Us
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 23 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Shelby Ryan
8:00 pm
Steve Smith
8:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Pop & Jazz Concert, featuring the Brandee Younger Trio
8:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Pop & Jazz Concert, featuring the Brandee Younger Trio
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 23 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Info: https://usaihc.org/13th-competition
Mike Adams At His Honest Weight / Claire Pendreigh / Jack Carl
9:00 pm
Mike Adams At His Honest Weight / Claire Pendreigh / Jack Carl
@ The Bishop - 123 S Walnut Street, Bloomington
May 23 @ 9:00 pm
Live local music Friday night at The Bishop
‘We’re Hot 4 Spring’ Dance Party, with DJ AXIPITOR
10:00 pm
‘We’re Hot 4 Spring’ Dance Party, with DJ AXIPITOR
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 23 @ 10:00 pm – May 24 @ 3:00 am
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2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
8:00 am
2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
@ Showers Common (next to City Hall), 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
May 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can expect to find a wide assortment of goods from the farm and field, including fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers, and annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage …
Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse Square, 916 15th St, Bedford
May 24 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Owen County Farmers’ Market, with music from West Fork Revival and Friends
8:30 am
Owen County Farmers’ Market, with music from West Fork Revival and Friends
@ 459 W Morgan St (SR 46), Spencer
May 24 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a day of fresh produce, handmade goods, and local flavors at the Owen County Farmers’ Market! Whether you’re looking for the freshest vegetables, beautiful flowers, local honey, unique crafts, or plant starts, …
Ellettsville Farmers’ Market (last one for the year)
9:00 am
Ellettsville Farmers’ Market (last one for the year)
@ Chandler Funeral Home - Parking Lot, 203 E Temperance St, Ellettsville
May 24 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Located in our overflow parking lot on the West side of the funeral home, vendors will be on hand with fresh produce, honey, homemade baked goods, handmade crafts and jewelry, fundraisers, food trucks and non-for …
Children’s Author Event with Tanya Konerman, who’ll read from her new book “Mud to the Rescue”
10:00 am
Children’s Author Event with Tanya Konerman, who’ll read from her new book “Mud to the Rescue”
@ Morgenstern Books Children's Dept., 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
May 24 @ 10:00 am
Coffee With Goats, Farm Tour and Donkey Stroll
10:00 am
Coffee With Goats, Farm Tour and Donkey Stroll
@ Celtic Glen Farm 1692 W Romona Rd, Spencer
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:50 pm
Coffee with Goats – 10:00-10:50am Play with the goats, brush them, give them treats and learn about goat care as you sip your choice of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate and eat a sweet treat. …
Hometown Heritage Market
10:00 am
Hometown Heritage Market
@ Kady Lynn Auctions, 5331 W Woodyard Rd, Bloomington
May 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Come join us May 24th from 10am-4pm for a truly hometown experience and enjoy the old western town in BLOOM! This will be a celebration and gathering of all thing in spring full of life …
Author Signing with Phil Stephens
11:00 am
Author Signing with Phil Stephens
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
May 24 @ 11:00 am
Come meet the author of At the Edge of the Stairs! Phil will be here signing copies and meeting readers! Stop by to grab a copy and meet the talented author!
Bloomington Philosophy Club
12:00 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Ruben Guthrie
1:00 pm
Spring Planting Day
1:00 pm
Spring Planting Day
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 South Highland Ave., Bloomington
May 24 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us in the Bloomington Community Orchard to help kick off the new growing season! We plan to get some spring plantings in the ground, including fruit trees, berry shrubs, and companion plants. We will …
The Game of Life – Board game + Tea Party
2:00 pm
The Game of Life – Board game + Tea Party
@ Cup and Kettle, 208 North Walnut St., Suite 100, Bloomington
May 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sip your way through marriage, money, and mayhem Will you retire rich or spill your tea on a millionaire? We are throwing a ‘Game of Life’ themed tea party. Dress: Bright, board-game fabulous Spin the …
Batchelor Heights Community Book Club
3:00 pm
Batchelor Heights Community Book Club
@ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Queer Space Social Group Support
3:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Queer Space Social Group Support
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ adults.
AMERICAN BEAN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
5:00 pm
AMERICAN BEAN MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
@ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Morgantown
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturday, May 24th: 5pm- Tim Easton 6pm- Silver Creek Revival 7pm- Tim Grimm 8pm- CPR Revival 9pm- Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters
Doug Dillman
5:00 pm
LeRoy McQueen
5:00 pm
Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute) & The Classic Rock Experience
5:00 pm
Thunderstruck (AC/DC tribute) & The Classic Rock Experience
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dallas Ugly // Pat Otto
6:00 pm
Dallas Ugly // Pat Otto
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doors at 5pm Nashville’s Dallas Ugly (Libby Weitnauer, Owen Burton, and Eli Broxham) are a band of truly trusted friends who – after a decade of playing together – return with their best work yet. …
David Sharp and John Kogge
6:00 pm
David Sharp and John Kogge
@ Trailhead Pizzeria, 4303 State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Max and Barbara McGuire
6:00 pm
Max and Barbara McGuire
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mid Town Mad Men
6:00 pm
Mid Town Mad Men
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 24 @ 6:00 pm
Carmen Lagala’s Bloomington Debut! (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
7:00 pm
Carmen Lagala’s Bloomington Debut! (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
May 24 @ 7:00 pm
Carmen Lagala masterfully blends silly, dark, and confessional humor with an approach that makes you feel like you’re up late getting buzzed with a best friend. Carmen’s journey from a shy Vermont collegiate hall-of-fame athlete …
Improv Bloomington: Live Comedy Show
7:00 pm
Improv Bloomington: Live Comedy Show
@ Constellation Studios 411 E 7th St, Bloomington
May 24 @ 7:00 pm
Improv Bloomington presents a night of fast-paced, unscripted comedy on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 PM at Constellation Studios (411 E 7th St). Like the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, everything is made …
One Night Stand
7:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Stage IV
7:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Stage IV
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Info: https://usaihc.org/13th-competition
BengeBreakers
8:00 pm
Coyote 5.0
8:00 pm
Kyle Cantrell Album Release (followed by Karaoke at 11pm)
8:00 pm
Kyle Cantrell Album Release (followed by Karaoke at 11pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Sounds From the Black Hole ft. Dylan Ryan, Drekka & Taylor K. Sullivan-Peters
8:00 pm
Sounds From the Black Hole ft. Dylan Ryan, Drekka & Taylor K. Sullivan-Peters
@ Orbit Room - 107 N. College Ave suite 001, underground
May 24 @ 8:00 pm
Ambient psychedelia, hypnotic sound collage, and synthesized worlds with Dylan Ryan, Drekka, and Taylor K. Sullivan-Peters. 8PM DOORS /// 830PM SHOW /// ALL-AGES ________________________ Chicago-based Dylan Ryan makes a return to Orbit Room, this time …
Beyond the Buffet (Beyond the Binary)
9:00 pm
Beyond the Buffet (Beyond the Binary)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 24 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
featuring: Oliver Closeoff Kitt St. Clair Brentlee Bich Ava Violet Nightmarez Neil Down
Mary & Johnny
9:00 pm
Midnight Smith
9:00 pm
Midnight Smith
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
May 24 @ 9:00 pm – May 25 @ 1:00 am
USA International Harp Competition: Awards Ceremony
9:30 pm
USA International Harp Competition: Awards Ceremony
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 24 @ 9:30 pm – 10:15 pm
Info: https://usaihc.org/13th-competition
Dance Party, with DJ ANGST
11:00 pm
Dance Party, with DJ ANGST
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 24 @ 11:00 pm – May 25 @ 3:00 am
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ELF Fest 2025
10:00 am
ELF Fest 2025
@ Lothlorien'Nature Sanctuary/Elvin Home, 559 McFadden Ridge Rd, Bedford
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
(The final) Nashville Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Sharianne Whetstine
11:00 am
(The final) Nashville Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Sharianne Whetstine
@ Brown County Inn Parking Lot, 51 State Rd 46, Nashville
May 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Arkley Boge
1:00 pm
Arkley Boge
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Buck Knawe
1:00 pm
Introduction to Miniature Painting (ages 9-12)
1:00 pm
Introduction to Miniature Painting (ages 9-12)
@ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Get guidance from an expert as you paint miniatures for tabletop role-playing games. Supplies and miniatures will be provided. All skill levels are welcome.
Mobility Aids Lending Library
1:00 pm
Mobility Aids Lending Library
@ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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.
Ruben Guthrie
1:00 pm
Anime Afternoon – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (ages 12-19)
2:00 pm
Anime Afternoon – Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join us as we start season one of “Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.” We’ll chat, craft, and eat snacks.
King Bee and the Stingers
2:00 pm
King Bee and the Stingers
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 25 @ 2:00 pm
Operation Break the ICE(Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
3:00 pm
Operation Break the ICE(Immigration and Customs Enforcement)
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, followed by the Opening Concert, from Alchymy Viols (7pm)
6:15 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, followed by the Opening Concert, from Alchymy Viols (7pm)
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 South Rogers St., Bloomington
May 25 @ 6:15 pm
BLEMF is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
8:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 25 @ 8:00 pm – May 26 @ 12:00 am
Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 604 Memorial Day Service
9:30 am
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 604 Memorial Day Service
@ Valhalla Memory Gardens, 310 N. Johnson Ave., Bloomington
May 26 @ 9:30 am
The Bloomington Community Band will start playing at 9:30 am and the ceremony will begin at 10 am. If you go, organizers suggest taking along folding chairs or blankets for the hour-long event.
ELF Fest 2025
10:00 am
ELF Fest 2025
@ Lothlorien'Nature Sanctuary/Elvin Home, 559 McFadden Ridge Rd, Bedford
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Workshop: WALK THE WALK, A Tour of Bloomington’s African American History, led by Nia I’man Smith
2:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Workshop: WALK THE WALK, A Tour of Bloomington’s African American History, led by Nia I’man Smith
@ Banneker Center (meet up) 930 W. 7th St.,Bloomington; Peoples Park (end point) 501 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Monday Night Game Night
6:00 pm
Monday Night Game Night
@ Laurens B Strain - VFW Post 604, 2404 W Industrial Park Dr, Bloomington
May 26 @ 6:00 pm
No money involved. Play euchre or another card game (cards provided by the Club) or bring any board game to play.
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Concert (at 7pm) by Tonos del Sur
6:15 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Concert (at 7pm) by Tonos del Sur
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 South Rogers St., Bloomington
May 26 @ 6:15 pm
BLEMF is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on: Early Music in the African Diaspera. Info: www.blemf.org
Country Line Dance Lessons and Couples Line Dance Lessons
6:30 pm
Country Line Dance Lessons and Couples Line Dance Lessons
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night w/ Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/ Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 S College Ave (in the alley behind Atlas Ballroom), Bloomington
May 26 @ 8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum! Come out on Monday nights from 8:30-10pm for your chance off that …
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Hoosier Stitchers
9:15 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 27 @ 9:15 am – 2:00 pm
Preschool Math & Science (ages 3-6)
10:45 am
Preschool Math & Science (ages 3-6)
@ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 27 @ 10:45 am – 11:30 am
Learning begins with curiosity and wonder. Hands-on workstations strengthen your young scientist’s independent math and comprehension skills as you investigate science topics together.
Dine Out for the Library at DeAngelo’s
11:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at DeAngelo’s
@ DeAngelo's Italian Creole Restaurant, 2620 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
May 27 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Dine out for the Friends of the Library at DeAngelo’s (2620 E. Third Street, Bloomington). Make plans for lunch or dinner from 11 AM–9 PM on Tuesdays, May 20 and 27. Show your flyer (available …
BLEMF 2025 Workshop: Sword Fighting on the High Seas
2:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Workshop: Sword Fighting on the High Seas
@ IU Theatre Building - A350, 275 N. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 27 @ 2:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion and Virtual Concert (at 5:15pm): The New York Baroque Dance Company
5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion and Virtual Concert (at 5:15pm): The New York Baroque Dance Company
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 27 @ 5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Hopeful Romantics Book Club – Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (age 18 and up)
5:30 pm
Hopeful Romantics Book Club – Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 27 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us as we read our way through the romance genre! We’ll gush about our newest love story while unpacking the more complex sides of the genre as it grows and expands.
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion & Live Concert (7pm): The Lisette Project
6:15 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion & Live Concert (7pm): The Lisette Project
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 South Rogers St., Bloomington
May 27 @ 6:15 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Celtic Music Session
7:00 pm
HOOMAC Spring Songwriter Series: Steve Hickman // Jeff Shew & Steve Houk // Kat Nightingale
7:00 pm
HOOMAC Spring Songwriter Series: Steve Hickman // Jeff Shew & Steve Houk // Kat Nightingale
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington
May 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
IU Cinema: CEDDO
7:00 pm
IU Cinema: CEDDO
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 27 @ 7:00 pm
This event is part of the Collections of Sembène and Vieyra Archival Workshop organized by the Early African Cinemas Lab. A Q&A with Alain Sembène and Saiba Bayo (Pompeu Fabra University) will follow the screening.
Muddy Boots Dart Club and Music Jam
7:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club and Music Jam
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
May 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall-to-Wall Line Dance Club
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall-to-Wall Line Dance Club
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Honky Tonk
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 27 @ 8:30 pm
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Bloomington Press Club
12:00 pm
Bloomington Press Club
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Workshop: African Art & Mask Making
2:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Workshop: African Art & Mask Making
@ Eskenazi Museum of Art, 1200 E. 7th St., Bloomington
May 28 @ 2:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Virtual Concert (5:15pm): Sonya Headlam & Rebecca Cypess
5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Virtual Concert (5:15pm): Sonya Headlam & Rebecca Cypess
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 28 @ 5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
VITAL Tutor Meet-up (age 18 and up)
5:30 pm
VITAL Tutor Meet-up (age 18 and up)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Meet and chat with VITAL staff and volunteers. Ask questions about tutoring, get ideas for lesson plans, and connect with other volunteers. All levels of experience are welcome.
Green Drinks Bloomington presents “Moving IN Beyond Coal” at Upland Brewery’s Wood Shop, 354 West 11th Street, Blooimington
6:00 pm
Green Drinks Bloomington presents “Moving IN Beyond Coal” at Upland Brewery’s Wood Shop, 354 West 11th Street, Blooimington
May 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st & 3rd Wed.) and Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th Wed.)
6:00 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Will Scott (1st & 3rd Wed.) and Rick Fettig (2nd & 4th Wed.)
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
6:15 pm
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
May 28 @ 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
A place to go if you love dancing and support the work of Spencer Pride. No cost, no registration, no partner necessary. Just show up!
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
May 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays, hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 S Morton St, Bloomington
May 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Live Concert: Community Showcase
7:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Live Concert: Community Showcase
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 South Rogers St., Bloomington
May 28 @ 7:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Bloominglabs – Public Hours
7:00 pm
Bloominglabs – Public Hours
@ Bloominglabs, 1840 S Walnut St, Suite #200, Bloomington
May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Looking for a place to tinker, create, and explore? Bloominglabs invites you to our free Wednesday Night Public Hours from 7 PM to 10 PM! * Check out our tools & equipment * Meet fellow …
FOLKLORE NIGHT – Presentations on Folklore and Ethnomusicology
7:00 pm
FOLKLORE NIGHT – Presentations on Folklore and Ethnomusicology
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Eryn Conger
7:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Eryn Conger
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bring your instruments, voices, poems, jokes, and more. Sign up at the event for a 10 minute slot. Mic provided.
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
7:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
@ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pop Contra Dance with Do-Si-Do Radio
7:00 pm
Pop Contra Dance with Do-Si-Do Radio
@ The Bishop 123 S Walnut St, Bloomington
May 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Experience contra dancing like never before at The Bishop (123 S Walnut St), on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. Dance to live pop covers by Do-Si-Do Radio, with hits from Ed Sheeran, Queen, Chappell Roan, Britney …
Call & Response Jazz: Joe Tyksinski Quartet (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
7:30 pm
Call & Response Jazz: Joe Tyksinski Quartet (sets at 7:30pm and 9pm)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
May 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Joe Tyksinski Quartet at the Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington, 21 and up, please, sets at 7:30 and 9:00
7:30 pm
Joe Tyksinski Quartet at the Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Ave, Bloomington, 21 and up, please, sets at 7:30 and 9:00
May 28 @ 7:30 pm
Pages to Prisoners Pack-a-Thon (21+ Only)
7:30 pm
Pages to Prisoners Pack-a-Thon (21+ Only)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
New and old volunteers welcome! Regular volunteers will pick out packages of books and have them ready to go, we just need your help wrapping them up and writing letters! You can read more about …
Cicada Cinema presents: BEST OF S.E.C.S. FEST MIDWEST (21+)
9:00 pm
Cicada Cinema presents: BEST OF S.E.C.S. FEST MIDWEST (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 28 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Presented by Cicada Cinema The Best of SECS Fest pulls from SECS FEST: A sex-positive international film festival celebrating the artistry of erotic cinema while inspiring diverse communities to engage in adult conversations about sex. …
Karaoke w/ DMose
10:00 pm
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Learn About the Library – for VITAL participants age 18 and up
10:00 am
Learn About the Library – for VITAL participants age 18 and up
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Take a tour of the Downtown Library with VITAL staff, get help using eLibrary resources, and learn more about what you can do with your library card.
Retiree Book Club
1:00 pm
Retiree Book Club
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
May 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm
BLEMF Workshop: Making Music Books
2:00 pm
BLEMF Workshop: Making Music Books
@ Lilly Library 1200 E. 7th St., Bloomington
May 29 @ 2:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Youth Radio DJ Orientation
2:00 pm
Youth Radio DJ Orientation
@ WFHB, 108 W. 4th St., Bloomington
May 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Youth Radio is holding an orientation for teens 13-20 who are interested in DJing on WFHB. Learn more about the program and how to become a DJ! If you are unable to attend but want …
Peoples Park Concert Series: Maria Devigili (Italian indie rock singer-songwriter)
4:30 pm
Peoples Park Concert Series: Maria Devigili (Italian indie rock singer-songwriter)
@ Peoples Park, 501 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 29 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Bloomington Parks and Recreation has a long history of hosting live music in city parks, and of showcasing local musical talent. The Performing Arts Series presented by Visit Bloomington provides many accessible venues for outdoor …
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Virtual Concert (5:15pm): Abendmusik
5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Virtual Concert (5:15pm): Abendmusik
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 29 @ 5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Adult LEGO® Club (18+)
5:30 pm
Adult LEGO® Club (18+)
@ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
May 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Join us to build LEGO®! Bring your own kit to build or help assemble one of ours. Age 18 and up.
Author Event with John Kenney
6:00 pm
Author Event with John Kenney
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
May 29 @ 6:00 pm
Morgenstern Books is excited to welcome author John Kenney to celebrate the release of his latest book, I See You’ve Called in Dead. Join us for an evening in conversation with the author about the …
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Live Concert (7pm): Bloomington Spirituals Quartet
6:15 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Live Concert (7pm): Bloomington Spirituals Quartet
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 South Rogers St., Bloomington
May 29 @ 6:15 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Forest Gras
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Forest Gras
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7-8pm host band 8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
Hill Folk Music Series: Flick ‘n Rainwater
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Flick ‘n Rainwater
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Indie Auteurs Film Series: RUN LOLA RUN/LOLA RENNT
7:00 pm
Indie Auteurs Film Series: RUN LOLA RUN/LOLA RENNT
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 29 @ 7:00 pm
Tom Tykwer | 1998 | Germany | R In this visually and conceptually impressive film, two-bit criminal Manni botches a delivery for his crime-lord boss, losing $100,000 in the process. With only 20 minutes to …
LIMESTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL (Info on performers and venues: www.limestonefest.com/schedule)
7:00 pm
LIMESTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL (Info on performers and venues: www.limestonefest.com/schedule)
@ These venues today: Buskirk Chumley Theater, Comedy Attic,The Bishop, The Back Door, Blockhouse, Orbit Room
May 29 @ 7:00 pm
www.limestonefest.com/schedule
Open Mic / Jam
7:00 pm
Open Mic / Jam
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
May 29 @ 7:00 pm
Adult Skate presents: LATE NIGHT DRIVE (18+)
9:00 pm
Adult Skate presents: LATE NIGHT DRIVE (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
May 29 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Cruise into summer with dreamy, synthy vibes and soft-lit indie bangers. MUNA · Clairo · Blood Orange · The Midnight · Beach House & more. ✨ Dress code: retro jackets, sunglasses at night, indie film …
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Food Truck Friday, with music from the Acre Brothers (5pm-6:30pm) and Hungarian Slacks (7pm-9pm)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday, with music from the Acre Brothers (5pm-6:30pm) and Hungarian Slacks (7pm-9pm)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
May 30 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Bloomington Public Building Corporaton
1:30 pm
Bloomington Public Building Corporaton
@ McCloskey Conference Room #135, City Hall, 401 N Morton St., Bloomington,
May 30 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
VITAL Learning Lab (18+)
1:30 pm
VITAL Learning Lab (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 30 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Study on your own, but with friends! Drop in and get help from VITAL staff to find learning resources and materials to improve your reading, writing, or English language skills.
BLEMF 2025 Workshop: What’s that Sound?
2:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Workshop: What’s that Sound?
@ IU Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
May 30 @ 2:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Crafting Critters (ages 12-19)
3:00 pm
Crafting Critters (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 30 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Help decorate the Downtown Teen Space for our All-Ages Summer Reading Program by crafting different bugs to live here all summer long
LIMESTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL (Info on performers and venues: www.limestonefest.com/schedule)
3:00 pm
LIMESTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL (Info on performers and venues: www.limestonefest.com/schedule)
@ These venues today: Comedy Attic, The Bishop, The Back Door, Blockhouse, Orbit Room
May 30 @ 3:00 pm
www.limestonefest.com/schedule
War in the Woods No Prep Drag Racing
3:00 pm
War in the Woods No Prep Drag Racing
@ Brown County Dragway, 480 Gatesville Road, Morgantown (actually in Bean Blossom)
May 30 @ 3:00 pm
Gates open at 9am, Racing at 3pm until it ends
BLEMF 2025 -Film Presentation: The Chevalier: The Life & Music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (from: The Harlem Chamber Players & Concert Theatre Works)
5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 -Film Presentation: The Chevalier: The Life & Music of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-George (from: The Harlem Chamber Players & Concert Theatre Works)
@ John Waldron Arts Center, 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
May 30 @ 5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Caitlin May
5:00 pm
Dave Sisson
5:00 pm
Carolyn Dutton & Steve Houk
6:00 pm
Carolyn Dutton & Steve Houk
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rainwater V
6:00 pm
Rainwater V
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Live Concert (7pm): Early Music Access Project
6:15 pm
BLEMF 2025 Pre-Concert Discussion, and Live Concert (7pm): Early Music Access Project
@ First Christian Church, 205 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 30 @ 6:15 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Brett Denny
7:00 pm
Lexi Len and the Strangers, with special guest Rikki Jean
7:00 pm
Lexi Len and the Strangers, with special guest Rikki Jean
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
May 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
With Wes Eberhardt (lead guitar), Pickin’Pete (Pedal Steel) , Sam Pierce (drums) , & Darrick Day (bass) backin me up & I’m so excited to be playin with these guys, I might just write a …
Silent Disco
7:00 pm
Silent Disco
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
May 30 @ 7:00 pm
Proceeds from this event are going to support Sacred Valley Project (SVP) in Calca and Ollantaytambo, Peru. Sacred Valley Project provides a dormitory, meals, school fees, uniforms, supplies, and tutoring so that high school girls …
Three J’s
7:00 pm
Summer Outdoor Movie Series: 10 Things I Hate About You (PG-13)
8:00 pm
Summer Outdoor Movie Series: 10 Things I Hate About You (PG-13)
@ Hamilton Lugar School South Lawn, 355 North Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
May 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Located on the Hamilton Lugar School South Lawn. Admission is free and snacks are available for purchase. Movies begin at dusk.
The Circle City Deacons
8:00 pm
The Circle City Deacons
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 30 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Nomas’
8:30 pm
Jukebox Luke
9:00 pm
Uncle Johnny’s Karaoke
9:00 pm
Uncle Johnny’s Karaoke
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
May 30 @ 9:00 pm – May 31 @ 1:00 am
Dance party with DJ AXIPITOR!
11:00 pm
Dance party with DJ AXIPITOR!
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 30 @ 11:00 pm – May 31 @ 3:00 am
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2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
8:00 am
2025 Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, presenting Youth Day (9am-12:30pm), also entertainment from The Thistle Sisters (shows at 9am & 10:30am)
@ Showers Common (next to City Hall), 401 N Morton St, Bloomington
May 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can expect to find a wide assortment of goods from the farm and field, including fruits and vegetables, eggs, meats and cheeses, honey, seasonal flowers, and annual and perennial plants. Food and beverage …
Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse Square, 916 15th St, Bedford
May 31 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Owen County Farmers’ Market, with music from West Fork Revival and Friends
8:30 am
Owen County Farmers’ Market, with music from West Fork Revival and Friends
@ 459 W Morgan St (SR 46), Spencer
May 31 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
Join us for a day of fresh produce, handmade goods, and local flavors at the Owen County Farmers’ Market! Whether you’re looking for the freshest vegetables, beautiful flowers, local honey, unique crafts, or plant starts, …
Ellettsville Farmers’ Market (last one for the year)
9:00 am
Ellettsville Farmers’ Market (last one for the year)
@ Chandler Funeral Home - Parking Lot, 203 E Temperance St, Ellettsville
May 31 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Located in our overflow parking lot on the West side of the funeral home, vendors will be on hand with fresh produce, honey, homemade baked goods, handmade crafts and jewelry, fundraisers, food trucks and non-for …
Headstone Restoration Workshop
10:00 am
Headstone Restoration Workshop
@ Rose Hill Cemetry, 1100 West 4th St., Bloomington
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Join the Monroe County History Center Cemetery Committee & the Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association to learn the basics of headstone cleaning and repair. Wear outdoor work clothes, bring work gloves and knee pads if you’d …
The Courage to Change – Finding Your Authentic Self
10:00 am
The Courage to Change – Finding Your Authentic Self
@ Kadampa Meditation Center, 234 North Morton St., Bloomington
May 31 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
with Gen Kelsang Chokyi Resident Teacher
Songs to Sustain Us
10:30 am
Songs to Sustain Us
@ Bloomington Friends Meeting, 3820 Moores Pike, Bloomington
May 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A community gathering of nourishment through song, silence, inspirational quotes and drumming
A Memorial Service for Margaret (Book Corner owner)
11:30 am
A Memorial Service for Margaret (Book Corner owner)
@ Beck Chapel, 900 East 7th St. (adjacent to Ballantine Hall) IU Campus, Bloomington
May 31 @ 11:30 am
City on the River Exhibition Opening Community Celebration
12:00 pm
City on the River Exhibition Opening Community Celebration
@ IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 416 N Indiana Ave, Bloomington
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Honor Indiana’s Indigenous past, present, and future through a meaningful and collaborative exhibition coming soon to the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Developed in partnership with Native American descendants of Angel Mounds, “City on the …
Indiana Wine Fair
12:00 pm
Jaylen Martinez
1:00 pm
War in the Woods No Prep Drag Racing
3:00 pm
War in the Woods No Prep Drag Racing
@ Brown County Dragway, 480 Gatesville Road, Morgantown (actually in Bean Blossom)
May 31 @ 3:00 pm
Gates open at 9am, Racing at 3pm until it ends
CINEkids International Children’s Film Series: FLOW
4:00 pm
CINEkids International Children’s Film Series: FLOW
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
May 31 @ 4:00 pm
Gints Zilbalodis | 2024 | Latvia | PG A wondrous journey, through realms natural and mystical, Flow follows a courageous cat after his home is devastated by a great flood. Teaming up with a capybara, …
LIMESTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL (Info on performers and venues: www.limestonefest.com/schedule)
4:00 pm
LIMESTONE COMEDY FESTIVAL (Info on performers and venues: www.limestonefest.com/schedule)
@ These venues today: Buskirk Chumley Theater, Comedy Attic, The Bishop Bar, The Back Door, Blockhouse
May 31 @ 4:00 pm
www.limestonefest.com/schedule)
Music Social Scene: All Ages Open Mic
4:00 pm
Music Social Scene: All Ages Open Mic
@ 615 N Fairview St Suite 1, Bloomington
May 31 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
615 N Fairview St Suite 1, Bloomington, IN 47404 at the corner of Fairview Street and the B Line Trail. (outdoors weather permitted) All Ages and All Welcome. Local Live Music and Art Vendors. Open …
Austin James
5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Closing Night Concert: The BEMI Players (5pm), Chin, Makobi & Johnson-Pàjaro (7pm)
5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 Closing Night Concert: The BEMI Players (5pm), Chin, Makobi & Johnson-Pàjaro (7pm)
@ First Christian Church, 205 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 31 @ 5:00 pm
BLEMF 2025 is the Bloomington Early Music Festival, focusing this year on Early Music in the African Diaspora. Info at www.blemf.org
Jan Bell
5:00 pm
Busman’s Holiday // Minor Gold (Two shows, 6pm & 9pm)
6:00 pm
Busman’s Holiday // Minor Gold (Two shows, 6pm & 9pm)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
May 31 @ 6:00 pm
early show doors at 5pm, later show doors at 8:30pm
Clearwater Band
6:00 pm
Clearwater Band
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
May 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rusty Bladen and the Livin’ Daylights w/ special guest Kenan Rainwater
6:00 pm
Rusty Bladen and the Livin’ Daylights w/ special guest Kenan Rainwater
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
May 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jim Hayden & the Country Playboys
6:30 pm
Jim Hayden & the Country Playboys
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
May 31 @ 6:30 pm
Doors at 6pm, Country Line Dancing Starts at 6:30pm, Show at 7:30pm
Twilight Turnout: FREE Ballet Performance for the Bloomington Community, Presented by the Ballet Department
6:30 pm
Twilight Turnout: FREE Ballet Performance for the Bloomington Community, Presented by the Ballet Department
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
May 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Christy Crandall and Sarah Flint
7:00 pm
Christy Crandall and Sarah Flint
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington
May 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Vuko
7:00 pm
Deadeye Drifters
8:00 pm
Deadeye Drifters
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
May 31 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Steve Houk Band
8:00 pm
Candlelight Vigil For The Disappeared
8:30 pm
Candlelight Vigil For The Disappeared
@ Monroe County Courthouse Square, 100 block of West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
May 31 @ 8:30 pm
We will light candles for those who have been disappeared without the due process protections our constitution provides to all peoples in the united states. Sponsored by 50501.
Black Orchid
9:00 pm
Black Orchid
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
May 31 @ 9:00 pm – Jun 1 @ 1:00 am
Booze Cruise
9:00 pm
LIMESTONE COMEDY FEST AFTER PARTY
11:00 pm
LIMESTONE COMEDY FEST AFTER PARTY
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
May 31 @ 11:00 pm – Jun 1 @ 3:00 am
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