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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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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods Co-op (East) Market parking lot, 3220 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce
Rainbow Elders First Wednesday Breakfast
10:00 am
Rainbow Elders First Wednesday Breakfast
@ Cloverleaf West, 4023 W. Third St., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 10:00 am
Food Truck Friday, with entertainment from Tony Brown (5:30pm-7:30pm)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday, with entertainment from Tony Brown (5:30pm-7:30pm)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
Oct 1 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
2:00 pm
Volunteer Orientation
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
This is the first step to getting started as a pantry volunteer. No need to register ahead of time. Orientations last about an hour and are held at our building at 1100 W Allen St.
Viewing Party – Killer Klowns from Outer Space (ages 12-19)
3:00 pm
Viewing Party – Killer Klowns from Outer Space (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 1 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrate the Halloween season by joining us for a viewing of “Killer Klowns from Outer Space.” We’ll watch this classic B-horror movie while we enjoy snacks and good conversation.
WFIU-WTIU Open House
4:00 pm
WFIU-WTIU Open House
@ 1229 E 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us on October 1 for a night of celebration at the WFIU-WTIU Open House! 🏠🎶 We’re ringing in ✨ 75 years of public radio ✨ and that’s not all… · Visit each stop on …
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 1 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
No registration required for this hands-on class that teaches kids of all ages confidence and curiosity in the kitchen. Try new recipes, inspired by the pantry and the garden, each week.
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
Oct 1 @ 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.
Nightmare on Craft Street
6:00 pm
Nightmare on Craft Street
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a wickedly fun Halloween Craft Night! Paint your favorite monster in pottery form, needle felt a hauntingly cute owl, or channel your inner slasher-flick superfan by painting your favorite horror character on …
WFHB Volunteer Orientation
6:00 pm
WFHB Volunteer Orientation
@ WFHB, 108 West 4th St., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Interested in volunteering with WFHB? Learn more about how you can get involved. Opportunities are available in news, music, engineering and more!
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
6:15 pm
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 1 @ 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
Oct 1 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Self-Advocates Meeting
6:30 pm
Self-Advocates Meeting
@ Stone Belt, 2815 East 10th St., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Doors at 6:15pm For more information, 1-812-340-7532, ask for Cheyenne.
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 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 6:30 pm
Cosmic Songwriter’s Showcase, with Jeremy Shere & Rune, Jesse Beals, Bobbi Lancaster, Laney Bertsch, and Oso Blues
7:00 pm
Cosmic Songwriter’s Showcase, with Jeremy Shere & Rune, Jesse Beals, Bobbi Lancaster, Laney Bertsch, and Oso Blues
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Doors at 6:30 Come and hear artists share some songs in a paired setting and listening room environment.
Los Cuadros Quartet
7:00 pm
Los Cuadros Quartet
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us & enjoy The Cuadros Quartet, local to Bloomington, play straightahead, original and contemporary jazz music. You will be reminded of sounds you know and love from Miles and Trane to Pat Metheny to …
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
7:00 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Travers Marks
@ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Open Band led by Genevieve Koester & Open Calling. Beginner lesson at 7pm
7:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Open Band led by Genevieve Koester & Open Calling. Beginner lesson at 7pm
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm Dance 7:30-9:30pm
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
7:30 pm
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
@ Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
They’re young. They’re ruthless. They’re covered in glitter and blood. A team of competitive dancers claw their way toward glory while their inner lives explode with ambition, shame, lust, and rage. In the cutthroat world …
EarShot | Philharmonic Orchestra – Jeffery Meyer, conductor
8:00 pm
EarShot | Philharmonic Orchestra – Jeffery Meyer, conductor
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Presented in affiliation with the American Composers Orchestra’s EarShot development program for composers and orchestras. Featuring premieres of new works by winners of the American Composers Orchestra’s EarShot competition held at the Jacobs School of …
Salón Latino Chamber Music Series presented by the Latin American Music Center at the Jacobs School
8:00 pm
Salón Latino Chamber Music Series presented by the Latin American Music Center at the Jacobs School
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 1 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Enjoy this performance from almost anywhere in the world via LIVE@jacobs!
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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
Oct 2 @ 12:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Dog Day Afternoon (1975), sponsored by Janet Rummel, shows at 1:00 and 6:30
1:00 pm
Dog Day Afternoon (1975), sponsored by Janet Rummel, shows at 1:00 and 6:30
@ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington Street, Spencer, IN
Oct 2 @ 1:00 pm
Three amateur robbers plan to hold up a Brooklyn bank. A nice, simple robbery: Walk in, take the money, and run. Unfortunately, the supposedly uncomplicated heist suddenly becomes a bizarre nightmare as everything that could …
Aktion Club of Options(LifeDesigns) Bloomington Indiana
4:00 pm
Aktion Club of Options(LifeDesigns) Bloomington Indiana
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
First Thursdays
4:00 pm
First Thursdays
@ IU Fine Arts Plaza, 1201 E 7th St, Bloomington,
Oct 2 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The October First Thursdays will be a festival of art, ideas, and community featuring 2 performance stages, 70+ activity booths, 20+ arts vendors, food trucks, giveaways, and more. Around the IU Fine Arts Plaza, there …
Art Tutoring
4:45 pm
Art Tutoring
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm
Sourdough Workshop
5:00 pm
Sourdough Workshop
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Register in the pantry or at mhcfoodpantry.org/educationMadeleine is back for another evening! Learn the basics of sourdough and discover how to utilize the discard, then take home your own starter.
B-Town Birdies invites women and girls of all ages and skill levels to join Weekly Women’s Disc Golf
6:00 pm
B-Town Birdies invites women and girls of all ages and skill levels to join Weekly Women’s Disc Golf
@ Arlington Heights Elementary Disc Golf Course 700 W Parrish Rd, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us on Thursday evenings beginning 6/26 and ending 10/30 to play disc golf. We’ll start out with a short introduction session and play the 9-hole disc golf course at Arlington Heights Elementary School. If you …
Euchre Tournament hosted by Limestone Post Magazine
6:00 pm
Euchre Tournament hosted by Limestone Post Magazine
@ Heartwork Brewing, 1703 N. College, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Entry fees benefit Limestone Post Magazine Donate Here: https://donorbox.org/limestone-post-euchre-tournament —
Jane Elliott — A Contrast in Color, presented by Resilience Productions
6:00 pm
Jane Elliott — A Contrast in Color, presented by Resilience Productions
@ Monroe County History Center 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 6:00 pm
Fifty-seven years ago, Elliott conducted her now-legendary Blue-Eyed/Brown-Eyed Exercise that exposed children to the harsh realities of discrimination based solely on eye color—a condition over which they had no control. A Contrast in Color is …
Edmondson Public Lecture in Astronomy: ‘Looking into the first billion years with the James Webb Space Telescope.”
6:30 pm
Edmondson Public Lecture in Astronomy: ‘Looking into the first billion years with the James Webb Space Telescope.”
@ Swain West Room 007, 727 E. 3rd St, Bloomington, on the IU campus
Oct 2 @ 6:30 pm
Prof. Daniel Eisenstein of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics will present the lecture. Reception to follow in Swain West 130.
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by O2R
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by O2R
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7-8pm host band 8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
Free and discreet testing (21+)
7:00 pm
Free and discreet testing (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Free and discreet testing for HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea brought to you by the Monroe County Health-Board and Positive Link
Game Night (21+)
7:00 pm
Game Night (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Hosted by Bloomington’s own game shark, Mike Trotzke, who brings games of all sorts to share. What kinds of games are we talking? A mix of light strategy and modern party games. There’s always plenty …
Hill Folk Music Series: Paul Niehaus IV
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Paul Niehaus IV
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
New Americas Cinema Series: MUTT (2023)
7:00 pm
New Americas Cinema Series: MUTT (2023)
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:00 pm
Mutt is a poignant indie drama set over a single day in New York City as we follow Feña, a young trans man portrayed by Lío Mehiel, as he navigates unexpected reunions with his estranged …
An Evening With Celtic Thunder
7:30 pm
An Evening With Celtic Thunder
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm
Celtic Thunder brings together past and present members for a memorable night of music, memories, and camaraderie. Performing their most beloved hits, this concert highlights the powerful harmonies, soaring ballads, and electrifying energy that have …
Brown County Songwriter Showdown – Semi Finals Round One
7:30 pm
Brown County Songwriter Showdown – Semi Finals Round One
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
7:30 pm
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
@ Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
They’re young. They’re ruthless. They’re covered in glitter and blood. A team of competitive dancers claw their way toward glory while their inner lives explode with ambition, shame, lust, and rage. In the cutthroat world …
Busman’s Holiday, Asher White, and Moonscreen
8:00 pm
Busman’s Holiday, Asher White, and Moonscreen
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm
Comedy Open-Mic Night
8:00 pm
Comedy Open-Mic Night
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm
Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female …
Hoosier Hoops on Kirkwood
8:00 pm
Hoosier Hoops on Kirkwood
@ Between Indiana Ave & Lincoln St, East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 2 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Indiana men’s and women’s basketball will kickoff the 2025-26 season with a new interactive fan event, Hoosier Hoops on Kirkwood, on Thursday, Oct. 2 from 8-10 p.m. ET. Among the event’s attractions will be player …
Opal
10:00 pm
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Morning Bird Walk at the Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve
8:00 am
Morning Bird Walk at the Hitz-Rhodehamel Nature Preserve
@ 1336 Freeman Ridge Road, Nashville, IN (about 5 miles north of Nashville proper)
Oct 3 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
On-site check- in begins in the Hitz-Rhodehamel Parking Lot at 7:30 AM. Contact Judi Brown, Let the Sun Shine In-Indiana Coordinator, at 812-631-4904 or [email protected] with questions, and to register. Please register by 5 PM …
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (18+)
12:00 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (18+)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Musicology Colloquium Series: The Jacobs School presents a lecture by Lindsay Weaver, “Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie fantastique’ as Fanfiction”.
12:45 pm
Musicology Colloquium Series: The Jacobs School presents a lecture by Lindsay Weaver, “Berlioz’s ‘Symphonie fantastique’ as Fanfiction”.
@ Room SM344, Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Town Hall for all IU faculty, staff and students
3:00 pm
Town Hall for all IU faculty, staff and students
@ IU School of Education, 201 North Rose Avenue, Room 1120, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Presented by the Indiana University Bloomington (IUB) – Association of University Professors (AAUP) Join us for an opportunity to discuss immediate threats to departments and programs, loss of tenure and productivity reviews, the erasure of …
Opening Reception for “Art About Art” by Tom Cat Spray
5:00 pm
Opening Reception for “Art About Art” by Tom Cat Spray
@ Brick Room Gallery, 107 North College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brick Room Gallery hosts the opening reception for an exhibition of paintings and drawings by David Ebbinghouse, AKA Tom Cat Spray.
Opening Reception for A Little Extra Love—A Solo Exhibition by Photographer Rodney Margison
5:00 pm
Opening Reception for A Little Extra Love—A Solo Exhibition by Photographer Rodney Margison
@ Atrium, Fountain Square Mall,101 West Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Exhibition runs Oct 3-31. Acclaimed local photographer Rodney Margison, in cooperation with Down Syndrome Family Connection, presents his first solo photography exhibition, “A Little Extra Love.” Margison is best known for his captivating portraiture, fashion-inspired …
Spooky Gallery Show
5:00 pm
Spooky Gallery Show
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Time to get into the Spooky Season with Gather’s Spooky Group Show. Our show carries a variety of artists who have offered up prints, stained glass, sculptures, and stickers.
Brass Band Concert – Nick Hinman, conductor
6:00 pm
Brass Band Concert – Nick Hinman, conductor
@ Conrad Prebys Amphitheater, 100 South Ballantine Road, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Repertoire: Gustav Holst: A Moorside Suite (1928) Dukas: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (1897) Lauridsen/Littlemore: O magnum mysterium (1994) Lovatt-Cooper: Vitae aeternum (2007)
Dave Sisson
6:00 pm
Gene Fugate
6:00 pm
Jane Elliott — A Contrast in Color, presented by Resilience Productions
6:00 pm
Jane Elliott — A Contrast in Color, presented by Resilience Productions
@ Monroe County History Center 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm
Fifty-seven years ago, Elliott conducted her now-legendary Blue-Eyed/Brown-Eyed Exercise that exposed children to the harsh realities of discrimination based solely on eye color—a condition over which they had no control. A Contrast in Color is …
Karaoke
6:00 pm
Nightmare on Craft Street
6:00 pm
Nightmare on Craft Street
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a wickedly fun Halloween Craft Night! Paint your favorite monster in pottery form, needle felt a hauntingly cute owl, or channel your inner slasher-flick superfan by painting your favorite horror character on …
Rainwater
6:00 pm
Rainwater
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Opera Insights – Pre-show talk on Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”
6:30 pm
Opera Insights – Pre-show talk on Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”
@ Musical Arts Center North Lobby, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 6:30 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Bloomington Amateur Radio Club meeting featuring updates on the area’s amateur radio repeater system
7:00 pm
Bloomington Amateur Radio Club meeting featuring updates on the area’s amateur radio repeater system
@ First Untied Church, 2420 East Third Street, Bloomington, use East entrance
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm
Participants will also see new maps that club members will use to support communications for the annual Hilly Hundred cycling event. BARC meetings are free to everyone; all ages and backgrounds are invited. Meetings are …
Concert Style Presentation of the Brand New Musical, Nevere’s Love Potion
7:00 pm
Concert Style Presentation of the Brand New Musical, Nevere’s Love Potion
@ Waldron Arts Center Firebay (4th Street Entrance)
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm
NEVERE’S LOVE POTION is a musical about consent, mental health, and the bravery it takes to ask for help. Additional information is available at www.stagesbloomington.org.
First Friday Karaoke, with Kelso
7:00 pm
Jiaoying Summers “What Spice Are You” 2025 Tour (shows at 7pm & 9:30pm)
7:00 pm
Jiaoying Summers “What Spice Are You” 2025 Tour (shows at 7pm & 9:30pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm
Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, …
New Americas Cinema Series: GAUCHO GAUCHO
7:00 pm
New Americas Cinema Series: GAUCHO GAUCHO
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm
Gaucho Gaucho paints an Argentinian Western with image and sound that reach an operatic beauty. Acclaimed photographers and now three-time Sundance-fêted filmmakers Gregory Kershaw and Michael Dweck (The Truffle Hunters, The Last Race) return to …
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
Rich Hardesty
7:00 pm
Robin Embry
7:00 pm
Bloomington Parks and Rec and Cicada Cinema present “Ernest Scared Stupid” (1991/rated PG)
7:30 pm
Bloomington Parks and Rec and Cicada Cinema present “Ernest Scared Stupid” (1991/rated PG)
@ Rev Ernest D Butler Park, 812 West 9th St., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm
Come see a free movie on the big screen!
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
7:30 pm
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
@ Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
They’re young. They’re ruthless. They’re covered in glitter and blood. A team of competitive dancers claw their way toward glory while their inner lives explode with ambition, shame, lust, and rage. In the cutthroat world …
Live Comedy Show presented by Improv Bloomington
7:30 pm
Live Comedy Show presented by Improv Bloomington
@ Constellation Studios, 411 E 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm
Improv Bloomington presents a night of fast-paced, unscripted comedy. Like the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, everything is made up on the spot based on audience suggestions. Doors open at 7:00 PM (general …
“The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
7:30 pm
“The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 7:30 pm
Amanda Webb (bring requests!)
8:00 pm
Amanda Webb (bring requests!)
@ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Organ Department Recital – François Couperin: “Messe pour les paroisses” (1690)
8:00 pm
Organ Department Recital – François Couperin: “Messe pour les paroisses” (1690)
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Program sung and played by Jacobs organ majors. Join us thirty minutes before the performance for the pre-concert faculty lecture. Repertoire Couperin: Messe à l’usage ordinaire des paroisses (1690)
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
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm
The Book of Mormon
8:00 pm
The Rocket Man Show
8:00 pm
The Rocket Man Show
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 3 @ 8:00 pm
Zion Crossroads
8:00 pm
Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
9:00 pm
Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 9:00 pm
City Lights
9:00 pm
City Lights
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 4 @ 1:00 am
Club Underground: an Emo, Indie, Grunge, Nu-Metal, and Alternative Dance Party
10:00 pm
Club Underground: an Emo, Indie, Grunge, Nu-Metal, and Alternative Dance Party
@ Root Cellar Lounge, 108 East Kirkwood Ave. (behind FARM Bloomington), Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 10:00 pm
Wall-to-wall bangers from the bands that raised you: Depeche Mode, My Chemical Romance, Weezer, Nirvana, Nine Inch Nails, Killers, Smiths, Cure, Siouxsie, New Order, Linkin Park, Soft Cell, Strokes, Limp Bizkit and so many more… …
Friday Night Frights Series: DEMONS
10:00 pm
Friday Night Frights Series: DEMONS
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 10:00 pm
40th Anniversary Screening Produced by Dario Argento, directed by Lamberto Bava (son of Mario Bava), and scored by Claudio Simonetti, Demons is Italian horror personified. When a a group of strangers respond to an invitation …
T. S. Listening & Dance Party
10:00 pm
T. S. Listening & Dance Party
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 3 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm
We’re celebrating THE LIFE OF A SHOWGIRL! Join us! We’ll have some swifty drinks up on the board, play the new album to listen to together and dance the night away to Taylor and our …
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Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse Square, 916 15th St, Bedford
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Ed Lockwood (sets at 9:30am and 11:00am) and MCCSC Elementary School Singers – comprised of six-combined schools with approximately 180 students, and 6 music teachers. They’ll perform this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall.
9:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Ed Lockwood (sets at 9:30am and 11:00am) and MCCSC Elementary School Singers – comprised of six-combined schools with approximately 180 students, and 6 music teachers. They’ll perform this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall.
@ City Hall Parking Lot, 401 North Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can 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 artisans provide …
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
Oct 4 @ 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 …
Paint Bloomington!, sponsored by Pillar Arts Alliance
9:30 am
Paint Bloomington!, sponsored by Pillar Arts Alliance
@ Bryan Park Woodlawn Pavilion, near Bryan Park Pool at 1020 South Woodlawn Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Painting from 9:30 am -3:00 pm; judging from 3:30-4:00 pm Free Classes and Supplies Plein Air Painting and competition Classes in print making, gelle printing, alcohol inks, watercolors, acrylics, pastels!! Making Art from Recycled Materials, …
Responder Aid, a fundraiser for Brown County’s Volunteer Fire Companies
10:00 am
Responder Aid, a fundraiser for Brown County’s Volunteer Fire Companies
@ Bill Monroe's Music Park & Campground, 5163 Indiana Highway 135, Bean Blossom, IN
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
As the crisp fall air sets in and the breathtaking fall foliage of Brown County creates the perfect backdrop, this is a day you won’t want to miss. It’s a chance to enjoy live entertainment, …
South-Central Indiana Braver Angels
10:15 am
South-Central Indiana Braver Angels
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 10:15 am – 12:45 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club
12:00 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club
@ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm
SPENCER PRIDE FESTIVAL -This Is The Moment
12:00 pm
SPENCER PRIDE FESTIVAL -This Is The Moment
@ Downtown Spencer, Indiana
Oct 4 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Spencer Pride Festival is the largest event held in downtown Spencer. The purpose of the festival is to provide a place of celebration & educational opportunity within our rural community. Pride Festivals have a …
Carolyn Dutton
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Days
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Days
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
These events are open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor work, and …
Banneker Fall Fashion Show
2:00 pm
Banneker Fall Fashion Show
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us for a fun filled afternoon at the Banneker Fall Fashion Show! Watch the models strut their stuff in their favorite Halloween looks as they show off their style and smiles. Come cheer on …
Concert Style Presentation of the Brand New Musical, Nevere’s Love Potion
2:00 pm
Concert Style Presentation of the Brand New Musical, Nevere’s Love Potion
@ Waldron Arts Center Firebay (4th Street Entrance), 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm
NEVERE’S LOVE POTION is a musical about consent, mental health, and the bravery it takes to ask for help. Additional information is available at www.stagesbloomington.org.
Geneaology Discussion Group
2:00 pm
Geneaology Discussion Group
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E. 6th Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Love family history research? Join a group of fellow enthusiasts monthly at the History Center!
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
2:00 pm
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
@ Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm
They’re young. They’re ruthless. They’re covered in glitter and blood. A team of competitive dancers claw their way toward glory while their inner lives explode with ambition, shame, lust, and rage. In the cutthroat world …
Senior Recital – Lila Goldstein, soprano
2:00 pm
Senior Recital – Lila Goldstein, soprano
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Book of Mormon (shows at 2pm & 8pm)
2:00 pm
The Book of Mormon (shows at 2pm & 8pm)
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 2:00 pm
Jane Elliott — A Contrast in Color, presented by Resilience Productions
3:00 pm
Jane Elliott — A Contrast in Color, presented by Resilience Productions
@ Monroe County History Center 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 3:00 pm
Fifty-seven years ago, Elliott conducted her now-legendary Blue-Eyed/Brown-Eyed Exercise that exposed children to the harsh realities of discrimination based solely on eye color—a condition over which they had no control. A Contrast in Color is …
Meet Me at the Metz Carillon Series
3:00 pm
2025 Bloomington Blues Fest
4:00 pm
2025 Bloomington Blues Fest
@ Upland Brewing Company, 350 West 11th Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thanks to Visit Bloomington for sponsoring this event! Presented by The Whirlwind Agency & Upland Brewing Company. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloomington-blues-fest-at-upland-brewing-co-tickets-1287385136599 Set times: 9:30-11:00 Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials with Ben Levin 8:00-9:15pm King Bee & …
Doctoral Chamber Music Recital – Mekhla Kumar, piano
4:00 pm
Doctoral Chamber Music Recital – Mekhla Kumar, piano
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
International Art House Series: Riefenstahl
4:00 pm
International Art House Series: Riefenstahl
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm
Filmmaker and Nazi propagandist Leni Riefenstahl is considered one of the most controversial filmmakers of the 20th century. While Riefenstahl spent decades after the war denying her association with Nazism and claiming ignorance of the …
Contra Dance & Potluck, w/guest caller Darlene Underwood & music from the New Hoosier Broadcasters
5:00 pm
Contra Dance & Potluck, w/guest caller Darlene Underwood & music from the New Hoosier Broadcasters
@ Harmony School (around back for the potluck, in the gym for the dance), 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Potluck: Bring a dish to share (plus a serving utensil) Bring your own beverage (no alcohol). Beginner Dance lesson 7-7:30pm, Main dance with Darlene Underwood from Cincinnati calling to Old-Time Music from the New Hoosier …
Hairbangers Ball & The Big 80’s (Green Egg Fest to benefit Stability First)
5:00 pm
Hairbangers Ball & The Big 80’s (Green Egg Fest to benefit Stability First)
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Oct 4 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Combined Class Reunion for all 1979-1983 Bloomington High School South Graduates
5:30 pm
Combined Class Reunion for all 1979-1983 Bloomington High School South Graduates
@ Karst Farm Park Shelter #9, 2450 South Endwright Road, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
You’re invited to catch up with long-ago class members at a reunion party including plenty of food, drink, desserts, conversation, and laughter. For more information, check out the BHSS Panthers 1979-83 Reunion Group Page on …
Sycamore Land Trust 2025 Annual Celebration “Inspiring a Lifelong Appreciation for Nature”
5:30 pm
Sycamore Land Trust 2025 Annual Celebration “Inspiring a Lifelong Appreciation for Nature”
@ Monroe Convention Center, 302 S College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 5:30 pm
Join us for an evening of good company and conversation with fellow nature supporters and help us celebrate another successful year of conservation and education in southern Indiana! Our Annual Celebration raises funds to preserve …
Amburana Sweet Mash Bourbon Release Celebration, with performances by Zion Crossroads and Rumpke Mountain Boys.
6:00 pm
Amburana Sweet Mash Bourbon Release Celebration, with performances by Zion Crossroads and Rumpke Mountain Boys.
@ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Meet the Maker & Signing: Meet the man behind the mash—Master Distiller Bryan Smith—for exclusive bottle signings during our Meet the Makers experience from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Boozy Book Fair
6:00 pm
Boozy Book Fair
@ WonderLab Museum, 308 W. 4th Street, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join WonderLab and Morgenstern Books for our second annual Boozy Book Fair. Pick up a new book – a new hobby – a new skill! Engage with local organizations and learn how you can become …
Jan Bell
6:00 pm
John Dehner & the Enthusiasts / The Splattertones – LONG SETS FROM BOTH!
6:00 pm
John Dehner & the Enthusiasts / The Splattertones – LONG SETS FROM BOTH!
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Doors at 5pm
Line Dance DJ Night (All Ages)
6:00 pm
Line Dance DJ Night (All Ages)
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Senior Recital – Evan Romito, horn
6:00 pm
Senior Recital – Evan Romito, horn
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sweet Pea
6:00 pm
Back Home Again, a Fundraiser for Beacon’s Capital Campaign presented by The Unitarian Universalist Habitat & Homelessness Task Forces
7:00 pm
Back Home Again, a Fundraiser for Beacon’s Capital Campaign presented by The Unitarian Universalist Habitat & Homelessness Task Forces
@ Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Hall, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The benefit concert stars • JC Clements with Jason Blankenship • • Dolly General (Sarah Flint ) • • Nola Cusack • • Master of Ceremonies: Bill Breeden and friends
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Concert Style Presentation of the Brand New Musical, Nevere’s Love Potion
7:00 pm
Concert Style Presentation of the Brand New Musical, Nevere’s Love Potion
@ Waldron Arts Center Firebay (4th Street Entrance), 122 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm
NEVERE’S LOVE POTION is a musical about consent, mental health, and the bravery it takes to ask for help. Additional information is available at www.stagesbloomington.org.
Jiaoying Summers “What Spice Are You” 2025 Tour (shows at 7pm & 9:30pm)
7:00 pm
Jiaoying Summers “What Spice Are You” 2025 Tour (shows at 7pm & 9:30pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, Corner of 4th and Walnut (upstairs), Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm
Jiaoying Summers is a comedy powerhouse on a rapid rise blending fearless, dark humor with a deeply personal and refreshingly global perspective. Born in China and now based in Los Angeles, she turns cultural clashes, …
LAINEY – A Tribute to Lainey Wilson
7:00 pm
LAINEY – A Tribute to Lainey Wilson
@ Mitchell Opera House, 217 N 7th St, Mitchell
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm
Step into the world of country music with Lainey, the ultimate tribute to CMA and Grammy- winning sensation Lainey Wilson. Capturing the heart, soul, and Southern charm of the Louisiana native herself, Lindsey Ridner delivers …
New Americas Cinema Series: GAUCHO GAUCHO
7:00 pm
New Americas Cinema Series: GAUCHO GAUCHO
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm
Gaucho Gaucho paints an Argentinian Western with image and sound that reach an operatic beauty. Acclaimed photographers and now three-time Sundance-fêted filmmakers Gregory Kershaw and Michael Dweck (The Truffle Hunters, The Last Race) return to …
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
7:30 pm
IU Theatre & Dance present: DANCE NATION
@ Wells-Metz Theatre, 275 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
They’re young. They’re ruthless. They’re covered in glitter and blood. A team of competitive dancers claw their way toward glory while their inner lives explode with ambition, shame, lust, and rage. In the cutthroat world …
Sounds of Summer: Music of the Beach Boys
7:30 pm
Sounds of Summer: Music of the Beach Boys
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sounds of Summer is a tribute show featuring over 30 favorite hits and tells the story of America’s band – The Beach Boys. These four incredibly talented guys have known each other since grade school …
Brandon Rutherford
8:00 pm
Concentus – Joanna Blendulf & Jonathan Oddie, directors
8:00 pm
Concentus – Joanna Blendulf & Jonathan Oddie, directors
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Heirloom Jazz
8:00 pm
Heirloom Jazz
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm
Paradise City Band
8:00 pm
Paradise City Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Januarys
8:00 pm
Hank Ruff & 90s Country w/ Jake Dodds
8:30 pm
Hank Ruff & 90s Country w/ Jake Dodds
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 8:30 pm
Pride After Party w/ Tia Mirage Hall!
9:00 pm
Pride After Party w/ Tia Mirage Hall!
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 4 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Spend the day at the always lovely, Spencer Pride Fest!! Then come and hang with Tia and her pals, after! Pat Yo Weave Mocha Debeaute Aura Aurora + Chablis Onassis Dupree
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30th Annual Run for the Animals
9:30 am
30th Annual Run for the Animals
@ Karst Farm Park, 2450 S Endwright Rd., Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:30 am
Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds benefiting the programs and services of the Monroe County Humane Association.
(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
Oct 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Create-A-Cryptid, a 3-session Kids Class
11:30 am
Create-A-Cryptid, a 3-session Kids Class
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
For Future Folklorists & Creature Enthusiasts (Ages 8–12 + Adult Companions) Calling all young adventurers and their grown-up sidekicks! This three-session art class (10/5, 10/12, & 10/14) is the perfect chance to spark your imaginations, …
Corey Flick
1:00 pm
Travers Marks
1:00 pm
Audio Diner
2:00 pm
Hoosier Action-Maternal Health Community Conversation
2:00 pm
Hoosier Action-Maternal Health Community Conversation
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Plein Air Watercolors
2:00 pm
Plein Air Watercolors
@ The Goat Conspiracy, 6022 Kent Road, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 2:00 pm
Join Little Spring Studio for a scenic and creative experience in the heart of the sanctuary. This Plein Air Watercolor Workshop is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of autumn while …
Jane Elliott — A Contrast in Color, presented by Resilience Productions
3:00 pm
Jane Elliott — A Contrast in Color, presented by Resilience Productions
@ Monroe County History Center 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 3:00 pm
Fifty-seven years ago, Elliott conducted her now-legendary Blue-Eyed/Brown-Eyed Exercise that exposed children to the harsh realities of discrimination based solely on eye color—a condition over which they had no control. A Contrast in Color is …
Opening Reception for Raising Funds For Environmental Action ” by Art For Earth
3:00 pm
Opening Reception for Raising Funds For Environmental Action ” by Art For Earth
@ Pillar Arts Alliance Center, College Mall at 2894 East 3rd Street, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Care Not Cages Meeting
3:45 pm
Care Not Cages Meeting
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm
EmberLock
4:00 pm
EmberLock
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Halloween with the Writers Guild
4:00 pm
Halloween with the Writers Guild
@ Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe, 615 W. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Writers Tanya Konerman and Rebekah Spivey will read spooky stories from their work. Start the season off in a Halloween spirit!
Spencer PRIDE – General Meeting
4:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – General Meeting
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 5 @ 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.
Girl Climber (2025)
7:00 pm
Immigration and Politics, a lecture by Marjorie Hershey, Professor Emeritus of Political Science
7:00 pm
Immigration and Politics, a lecture by Marjorie Hershey, Professor Emeritus of Political Science
@ Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm
This lecture is part Of Traveling University’s Fall Lecture Series. Traveling University is a a group of retired university faculty dedicated to providing higher education opportunities to the general public. We offer single lectures and …
Choral Compline by Candlelight – Jeffrey Smith, director, presented by the Jacobs School
9:00 pm
Choral Compline by Candlelight – Jeffrey Smith, director, presented by the Jacobs School
@ 900 E 7th St, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm
You’re invited to enjoy a concert of choral music lit only by candlelight.
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
9:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 5 @ 9:00 pm
It’s a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
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Tackling Tech: Trump’s Trust-Busting
12:00 pm
Tackling Tech: Trump’s Trust-Busting
@ IU MAURER SCHOOL OF LAW Room: 125, 211 South Indiana Ave., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Asheesh Agarwal, Antitrust Consultant for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the American Edge Project, and Ashley Baker, Director of Public Policy at the Committee for Justice will examine antitrust law under the current Trump …
Frankentoys (Ages 12-19)
4:00 pm
Frankentoys (Ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Let’s take old toys and use them to make something new! Learn how to take apart recycled toys and plushies and put them back together in exciting ways.
Adult Fiber Arts Club (age 18 and up)
5:30 pm
Adult Fiber Arts Club (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Do you enjoy fiber arts? Join us for this low-stress program; we’ll hang out, drink tea, and work on the projects you bring with like-minded people. Age 18 and up; recommended for ages 18-32.
Autumn Alchemy: Meditation Series
5:30 pm
Autumn Alchemy: Meditation Series
@ Oak, 116 W 6th St., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to join Trista Price, Energy Intuitive with Healing Sacred Space, this October at OAK for a transformative meditation series that harnesses the month’s magical energy. Each week, connect with mind, body, and spirit …
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+)
6:00 pm
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Monday includes fun skating, cardio challenges, dance moves, skills lessons, a good stretch, and support from veteran roller derby skaters. Activities are focused on advanced beginner to skilled skaters. ALL adults are welcome
Halloween Themed Cards Letters of Love
6:00 pm
Halloween Themed Cards Letters of Love
@ Federal Room, Second floor of the Indiana Memorial Union, 900 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
We will be creating Halloween-themed cards!
Lunar Lights + Locomotion: a bike ride through town celebrating the Harvest Moon
7:00 pm
Lunar Lights + Locomotion: a bike ride through town celebrating the Harvest Moon
@ Showers Plaza (meet by the City Hall stairs), 401 North Morton St., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm
Meet up at 7pm, departure at 7:15pm Excessive lighting for your bike is encouraged! Come join the gang on Monday 10/6 as we ply the city (our usual route)for the highest joy. 7pm meet-up, 7:15 …
Sassafras Audubon Society – Board Meeting
7:00 pm
Sassafras Audubon Society – Board Meeting
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance
7:00 pm
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance
@ Indiana Memorial Union, Georgian Room, 900 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance. Email: [email protected]
Tom Walsh Jazz Ensemble
8:00 pm
Tom Walsh Jazz Ensemble
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 6 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District
11:00 am
Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District
@ 617 N Madison St. Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up)
1:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Need help using or setting up a new device? Trying to access the Library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learning how to use Zoom? Drop in for one-on-one help and learn new digital skills.
HIV & HCV Testing (age 18 and up)
2:00 pm
HIV & HCV Testing (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 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.
Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam
6:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Oct 7 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.
Friend of Lilliana Young – Town Hall on Trans Rights in Indiana
6:15 pm
Friend of Lilliana Young – Town Hall on Trans Rights in Indiana
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 6:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 6:30 pm
The Librarians (2025) presented by Friends of the Library and BCT
7:00 pm
The Librarians (2025) presented by Friends of the Library and BCT
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 7:00 pm
As an unprecedented wave of book banning is sparked in Texas, Florida, and beyond. Librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting for intellectual freedom on the front lines of democracy. Join the Friends …
WFHB Jazz Menagerie Live Broadcast with Darrifourcq Hermia
7:00 pm
WFHB Jazz Menagerie Live Broadcast with Darrifourcq Hermia
@ Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
When: Oct 7, 7-9pm What: WFHB Jazz Menagerie Live Broadcast with Darrifourcq [Dah-ree-foor-kuh] / Hermia [HUR-mee-uh] / Ceccaldi [say-KAL-dee] Trio and Ortet /span>
Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
NOTUS Contemporary Vocal Ensemble – Dominick DiOrio, director
8:00 pm
NOTUS Contemporary Vocal Ensemble – Dominick DiOrio, director
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 7 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents a performance by NOTUS, “Where the Two Roads Cross”. Enjoy this performance from almost anywhere in the world via LIVE@jacobs! Repertoire: Diana Syrse: Alas de Noche (2023) Dominick Argento: …
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods Co-op (East) Market parking lot, 3220 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce
Story Time – All children are welcome!
10:00 am
Story Time – All children are welcome!
@ Eastern Branch Greene County Public Library, 11453 East State Road 54, Bloomfield
Oct 8 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Local Council of Women
11:30 am
Local Council of Women
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 8 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
No registration required for this hands-on class that teaches kids of all ages confidence and curiosity in the kitchen. Try new recipes, inspired by the pantry and the garden, each week.
Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Women’s Bible Study
5:15 pm
Women’s Bible Study
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 8 @ 5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Stars Hollow Crafting Co
6:00 pm
Stars Hollow Crafting Co
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Channel your inner Lorelai & Rory: Paint your own mug — because life is better with coffee (Luke’s Diner level). Bedazzle your favorite book — make it sparkle like Rory’s Yale essays. “Adventure Awaits” sign — for chasing …
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
Oct 8 @ 6:00 pm
Info contact: Sarah Lyttle, [email protected] or 765-718-6314
DIY Showgirl Pasties
6:30 pm
DIY Showgirl Pasties
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Whether you’ve twirled your own tassels on stage before or just can’t resist a good rhinestone, this class is for you and your inner showgirl! Come learn how to DIY glittery, tasseled, stick-on nipple pasties …
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 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 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 6:30 pm
Community Play Reading: “Feeding Beatrice: A Gothic Tale” by Kirsten Greenidge
7:00 pm
Community Play Reading: “Feeding Beatrice: A Gothic Tale” by Kirsten Greenidge
@ Redbud Books, 408 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm
It starts with the sound of a spoon scraping against glass and the wet noise of lips smacking together. June and Lurie have a haunting new houseguest – and she’s ravenously hungry. They do their …
Open Mic Night
7:00 pm
Open Mic Night
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance with music by Raven & Goose – from London, UK, with calling by Katie Zukof. Beginner lesson at 7pm
7:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance with music by Raven & Goose – from London, UK, with calling by Katie Zukof. Beginner lesson at 7pm
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm, Full Dance 7:30-9:30pm
Comedy Show & Sell
8:00 pm
Comedy Show & Sell
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm
Darrifourcq / Hermia / Ceccaldi Trio
8:00 pm
Darrifourcq / Hermia / Ceccaldi Trio
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 8:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood
10:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 8 @ 10:00 pm
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Bloomington Healthy Aging Expo
10:00 am
Bloomington Healthy Aging Expo
@ 1375 North Wellness Way, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
This free, community-centered event is dedicated to connecting older adults and their families with essential resources that promote healthy, active, and independent living. Attendees can explore over 40 local vendors, enjoy engagement activities and healthy …
High Noon Toastmasters Club #6754
11:45 am
High Noon Toastmasters Club #6754
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 11:45 am – 1:15 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (18+)
1:00 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (18+)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Garden Workday
4:00 pm
Garden Workday
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Drop in when you can, drop out when you need. Join us for this weekly workday to tend our community garden. Come to learn, or come to share your skill. All levels of garden experience …
Night Market, w/Hodepodge Studio, Amber McCoy Watercolors, Help Ourselves Mutual Aid, Cryptic Craftz, Dark Opal Studios, and DM Glass Art
5:00 pm
Night Market, w/Hodepodge Studio, Amber McCoy Watercolors, Help Ourselves Mutual Aid, Cryptic Craftz, Dark Opal Studios, and DM Glass Art
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
All ages always with an outdoor patio during appropriate weather. Find that special gift that you have been looking for, get your nails painted, or come to discover the talented people that are right here …
Open Mic Night
5:00 pm
Fall Festivals at the Museum
5:30 pm
Fall Festivals at the Museum
@ IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 416 N. Indiana Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
You’re invited to join us at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Thursday, October 9th, to celebrate fall festivals from around the world. The Museum’s central hall will transform into Festival Row, featuring the …
Alcoholics Anonymous
6:00 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Amanda Webb Band
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Amanda Webb Band
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7-8pm host band 8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome (BOTH SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT)
7:00 pm
Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome (BOTH SHOWS ARE SOLD OUT)
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30 Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He is in the hit Netflix series Wednesday as Uncle Fester. He …
Hill Folk Music Series: Nick Dittmeier
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Nick Dittmeier
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Homeless Memorial Vigil
7:00 pm
Homeless Memorial Vigil
@ Monroe County Courthouse Square, 100 block of West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
On Thursday, October 9, from 7:00-8:00 pm, as we settle into the fall season, Beacon will join in a national movement to protest the tragedy of homelessness and memorialize people who have experienced homelessness and …
The 30th anniversary screening: HEAT
7:00 pm
The 30th anniversary screening: HEAT
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 7:00 pm
One of the most powerful crime dramas of all time, Heat is more incendiary than ever. Al Pacino and Robert De Niro dually power the momentum and enormous scale of this groundbreaking crime epic. In …
Brown County Songwriter Showdown Semi Finals, Round Two
7:30 pm
Brown County Songwriter Showdown Semi Finals, Round Two
@ Brown County Playhouse, 70 S Van Buren St, Nashville
Oct 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Blockhouse Bingo
8:00 pm
Blockhouse Bingo
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 8:00 pm
Comedy Open-Mic Night
8:00 pm
Comedy Open-Mic Night
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Oct 9 @ 8:00 pm
Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female …
An Evening With Southern Culture On The Skids (18+)
8:30 pm
An Evening With Southern Culture On The Skids (18+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 9 @ 8:30 pm
Southern Culture On The Skids has been consistently recording and touring around the world since 1983. The band (Rick Miller – guitar and vocals, Mary Huff – bass and vocals, Dave Hartman – drums) has …
Coda Canyon
10:00 pm
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Society for Creative Anachronism
10:30 am
Society for Creative Anachronism
@ Teaching Kitchen, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 10:30 am – 5:15 pm
VITAL Community Hour (18+)
10:30 am
VITAL Community Hour (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
This informal social event brings the VITAL community together for light snacks and conversation.
Food Truck Friday, with entertainment from Roadhouse Rhythm Kings (5pm-6pm) and Blankenship Band (6pm-8pm)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday, with entertainment from Roadhouse Rhythm Kings (5pm-6pm) and Blankenship Band (6pm-8pm)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
Oct 10 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Hilly Hundred Opening Activities
5:00 pm
Hilly Hundred Opening Activities
@ Edgewood High School, 601 Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville
Oct 10 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Hilly Hundred bicycle ride is happening this weekend. Be safe biking or driving around Ellettsville!
Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 10 @ 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 …
Austin James
6:00 pm
Author Event: Authors Karol Lagodzki & Wes Blake
6:00 pm
Author Event: Authors Karol Lagodzki & Wes Blake
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us in the Morgenstern Books café for an evening with authors Karol Lagodzki & Wes Blake as they discuss Blake’s debut novel, Pineville Trace, and Lagodzki’s bestseller, Controlled Conversations.
Black Cat and The Bones
6:00 pm
Black Cat and The Bones
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Carolyn Dutton & Steve Houk
6:00 pm
Carolyn Dutton & Steve Houk
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
JC Clements Band
6:00 pm
JC Clements Band
@ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stars Hollow Crafting Co
6:00 pm
Stars Hollow Crafting Co
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Channel your inner Lorelai & Rory: Paint your own mug — because life is better with coffee (Luke’s Diner level). Bedazzle your favorite book — make it sparkle like Rory’s Yale essays. “Adventure Awaits” sign — for chasing …
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Caltapa
7:00 pm
Gene Fugate
7:00 pm
Nomàs
7:00 pm
Nomàs
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Doors at 6:30pm Nomàs Bandleader of Matixando and More brings energetic music with positive messages.
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
Sisters Grimm, presented by Stages Bloomington
7:00 pm
Sisters Grimm, presented by Stages Bloomington
@ Constellation Playhouse,107 W 9th St, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 7:00 pm
It’s 2020, and sisters Jo and Riley have just moved into Grandma and Grandpa’s spare bedroom. Dad is deployed overseas and Mom is suddenly working 24/7 as an E.R. nurse. Spring Break has been extended …
Howl at the Moon – A glow-in-the-dark walk for well-behaved dogs and their humans!
7:30 pm
Howl at the Moon – A glow-in-the-dark walk for well-behaved dogs and their humans!
@ Switchyard Park, meet by the basketball courts, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
Oct 10 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Join us for an evening dog walk through the park—glow sticks included! We’ll walk a 1.5-mile paved loop together after dark. The first 50 dogs receive a glow stick for their collar. All leashed, well-behaved …
Cicada Cinema Screening: KNIFE + HEART (2018-France)
8:00 pm
Cicada Cinema Screening: KNIFE + HEART (2018-France)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Paris, Summer 1979. Anne (French pop star Vanessa Paradis) produces third-rate gay porn. After her editor and lover Lois leaves her, she tries to win her back by shooting her most ambitious film yet with …
Faculty/Guest Chamber Music Recital
8:00 pm
Faculty/Guest Chamber Music Recital
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Kyung Sun Lee, violin; Xak Bjerken, piano; Peter Stumpf, cello Repertoire: Beethoven: Sonata in E-Flat Major, Op. 12 No. 3 (1798) Bartók: Sonata No. 2, Sz.76 (1922) Brahms: Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, …
Karaoke
8:00 pm
Karaoke
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 10 @ 8:00 pm
Michael Norris
8:00 pm
Paul Bertsch Band
8:00 pm
Poetry Slam (21+)
8:30 pm
Opal
9:00 pm
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Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour – Be aware of cyclists on the roads in Monroe, Owen, Brown, Greene and Morgan Counties!
Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour – Be aware of cyclists on the roads in Monroe, Owen, Brown, Greene and Morgan Counties!
@ Edgewood High School, 601 Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville
Oct 11 all-day
https://www.hillyhundred.org/itinerary
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
Oct 11 @ 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse Square, 916 15th St, Bedford
Oct 11 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Ed Lockwood (sets at 9:30am and 11:00am) and MCCSC Elementary School Singers – comprised of six-combined schools with approximately 180 students, and 6 music teachers. They’ll perform this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall.
9:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Ed Lockwood (sets at 9:30am and 11:00am) and MCCSC Elementary School Singers – comprised of six-combined schools with approximately 180 students, and 6 music teachers. They’ll perform this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall.
@ City Hall Parking Lot, 401 North Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can 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 artisans provide …
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
Oct 11 @ 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 …
Rummage Sale
9:30 am
Rummage Sale
@ First United Church (use the East entrance), 2420 East Third St., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
16th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
10:00 am
16th Annual Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
@ Monroe County Courthouse lawn, 100 block of West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Step right up and get ready to be amazed by our famous Great Glass Pumpkin Patch! Discover the perfect glass pumpkin that will bring a burst of color and joy to your home. There is …
Bloomington Music Expo
10:00 am
Bloomington Music Expo
@ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thirty vendors from six states will occupy 55 tables to sell various music items. Customers can explore pre-loved LPs, new vinyl releases, 45s, CDs, cassettes, T-shirts, record supplies, and more. • Doors open at 10 …
Bloomington Open Studios Tour Fall, 2025
10:00 am
Bloomington Open Studios Tour Fall, 2025
@ Visit the tour's website for info: www.bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
This is a great opportunity to ask questions about what inspires artists, to find out how your favorite artworks were made, and to purchase unique, local art. Explore artist’s studios See new artwork Creative process …
Saturday Morning Story Hour, hosted by Indiana University’s Center for the Study of Global Change and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
10:00 am
Saturday Morning Story Hour, hosted by Indiana University’s Center for the Study of Global Change and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am
Morgenstern Books is excited to welcome volunteers from Indiana University’s Center for the Study of Global Change and the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies for a Global Story Hour on the second …
Healing Hearts Children’s Grief Support Group
10:15 am
Healing Hearts Children’s Grief Support Group
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:15 am – 12:15 pm
Discardia Mending Day
12:00 pm
Discardia Mending Day
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop in and bring any clothes or other textiles in need of repair; please clean items first. Discardia will be on-hand to show you how to mend them or do it for you. All ages.
A Premature Celebration of Life for David J. Colman, Your Invitation?
12:30 pm
A Premature Celebration of Life for David J. Colman, Your Invitation?
@ Beth Shalom Social Hall, 3750 E 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
For my birthday this year, my family suggested an intimate family party. Wonderful idea! But the more I thought about it, the more I realized what I’d really also love is to gather some of the people …
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Days
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Days
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
These events are open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor work, and …
Rich Hardesty
1:00 pm
‘PAINT BLOOMINGTON’ AWARD WINNER EXHIBIT
2:00 pm
‘PAINT BLOOMINGTON’ AWARD WINNER EXHIBIT
@ Pillar Arts Alliance Center, College Mall, 2894 East 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
After this year’s annual Paint Bloomington arts event, we are featuring award-winning entries across each category in our gallery. Come check out these local masterpieces at the reception at the Arts Alliance Center!
Second Saturday Artist Talk with Danielle Urschel
2:00 pm
Second Saturday Artist Talk with Danielle Urschel
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sisters Grimm, presented by Stages Bloomington, shows at 2:00 & 7:00
2:00 pm
Sisters Grimm, presented by Stages Bloomington, shows at 2:00 & 7:00
@ Constellation Playhouse,107 W 9th St, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 2:00 pm
It’s 2020, and sisters Jo and Riley have just moved into Grandma and Grandpa’s spare bedroom. Dad is deployed overseas and Mom is suddenly working 24/7 as an E.R. nurse. Spring Break has been extended …
Teen Writers (ages 12-19)
3:00 pm
Teen Writers (ages 12-19)
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us to discuss writing, share our projects, and get inspiration from other teen writers.
The second annual General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Day & Polish-American Heritage Month Proclamations Celebration
3:00 pm
The second annual General Casimir Pulaski Memorial Day & Polish-American Heritage Month Proclamations Celebration
@ Kirkwood Ave., outside of Lennie's Restaurant, 514 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Why: To celebrate the Polish American community with the rest of the nation that observes October as Polish American Heritage Month. With a key celebration on October 11th honoring the memory and service of General …
Amanda & Brian Webb
6:00 pm
Amanda & Brian Webb
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Brooks Ritter, Bastion Rose
6:00 pm
Brooks Ritter, Bastion Rose
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jaylen Martinez
6:00 pm
Postmodern Jazz Quartet
6:00 pm
Postmodern Jazz Quartet
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doors at 5:30pm
Rival Showdown Pro Wrestling presents “Force the Hand of Chance”
6:00 pm
Rival Showdown Pro Wrestling presents “Force the Hand of Chance”
@ Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge, 3100 S Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm
An action-packed night of thrilling wrestling matches at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge. Watch as some of the top talent in the industry battle it out in the ring to secure their victory. …
Steve Hickman
6:00 pm
45 Drive
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Makenzie Phipps
7:00 pm
Steve Gonsalves LIVE – A Life With Ghosts
7:00 pm
Steve Gonsalves LIVE – A Life With Ghosts
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30pm) Known for his work on Ghost Hunters, Ghost Nation, and his film The House Inbetween, Steve brings his unique experiences and insights to the stage in a live theatre show titled A …
Tale Blazing: MIRACULUM Co-created by MDWST Fable, The Hundredth Hill, and Soulcraft Bloomington
7:00 pm
Tale Blazing: MIRACULUM Co-created by MDWST Fable, The Hundredth Hill, and Soulcraft Bloomington
@ The Hundreth Hill Artist Retreat, 8275 North Fish Road, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Description: Five fires in the forest, five tales by unexpected storytellers, one night of beauty, listening, and togetherness focused on life’s wonders and anomalies.
Ben Brandt
8:00 pm
Haunted Hayride
8:00 pm
Haunted Hayride
@ Fowler Pumpkin Patch, 5060 N. Greene County Line Road, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
On October 11th and 18th, join us for our Haunted Hayride featuring live theatrics by Monroe County Civic Theatre and Owen County Civic Theatre. Get ready for scares, thrills, and a night to remember! 🎵 …
Jenna & Joel
8:00 pm
Oshera / Forcing Move
8:00 pm
Oshera / Forcing Move
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 8:00 pm
REM Tribute
8:45 pm
REM Tribute
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 8:45 pm – 11:00 pm
Doors at 8:30pm Bloomington Rocksters tipping the hat to the band from Athens, GA. Featuring: Chris Kupersmith / Jim Beck / David England / Jeff Cannon / Josh Bennet / Kenny Childers / Chad Dyer …
Beyond the Binary
9:00 pm
Beyond the Binary
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Beyond the Binary returns with hosts Kitt St. Clair and Oliver Closeoff Starring Lisa St Laurent Plastroid SexDoll Satanic Mechanic Virginia Slimm + KiKi Crimi
Milligan & Lysergic
9:00 pm
Soulstricken
9:00 pm
Crab Jackson & The Marginal Contact // Killii Killii // Wind
10:30 pm
Crab Jackson & The Marginal Contact // Killii Killii // Wind
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 11 @ 10:30 pm
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Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour – Be aware of cyclists on the roads in Monroe, Owen, Brown, Greene and Morgan Counties!
Hilly Hundred Bicycle Tour – Be aware of cyclists on the roads in Monroe, Owen, Brown, Greene and Morgan Counties!
@ Edgewood High School, 601 Edgewood Dr, Ellettsville
Oct 12 all-day
https://www.hillyhundred.org/itinerary
(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
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Create-A-Cryptid, a 3-session Kids Class
11:30 am
Create-A-Cryptid, a 3-session Kids Class
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
For Future Folklorists & Creature Enthusiasts (Ages 8–12 + Adult Companions) Calling all young adventurers and their grown-up sidekicks! This three-session art class (10/5, 10/12, & 10/14) is the perfect chance to spark your imaginations, …
Bloomington Open Studios Tour, 2025
12:00 pm
Bloomington Open Studios Tour, 2025
@ Visit the tour's website for info: www.bloomingtonopenstudiostour.com
Oct 12 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Energy Education Day
1:00 pm
Energy Education Day
@ WonderLab Museum, 308 W. 4th Street, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Community Resources! Energy Education! Co-hosted by the South Central Community Action Program (SCCAP) and WonderLab with support from Duke Energy Foundation and the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA).
Monroe County Humane Association sponsored Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats
1:00 pm
Monroe County Humane Association sponsored Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats
@ Cambridge Square Apartments, 307 N Pete Ellis Drive, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
MCHA’s dedicated veterinary team of volunteers and staff will be available from 1–3 p.m. with no appointment needed; all are welcome! Mobile Clinics offer a range of services, including legally mandated rabies vaccines for pets …
Ruben Guthrie
1:00 pm
Coffee with Friends, featuring playwright Jennifer Blackmer
2:00 pm
Coffee with Friends, featuring playwright Jennifer Blackmer
@ Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood, Bloomington, Meeting Room 1B, ground floor
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Blackmer will discuss her play Predictor, delve into the history of the scientific development of the at-home pregnancy test, provide an overview of her work with inventor Meg Crane, and do a short reading of the …
Freedoms under Assault, a documentary
2:00 pm
Freedoms under Assault, a documentary
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm
Freedoms under Assault is a powerful full-length documentary that chronicles the systematic destruction of a world-class university and the politically motivated culture war against its faculty over a two-year period. A perfect storm of an …
John Kogge
2:00 pm
Sisters Grimm, presented by Stages Bloomington
2:00 pm
Sisters Grimm, presented by Stages Bloomington
@ Constellation Playhouse,107 W 9th St, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm
It’s 2020, and sisters Jo and Riley have just moved into Grandma and Grandpa’s spare bedroom. Dad is deployed overseas and Mom is suddenly working 24/7 as an E.R. nurse. Spring Break has been extended …
Bloomington Bach Cantata Project – Miranda Zirnbauer, director
2:30 pm
Bloomington Bach Cantata Project – Miranda Zirnbauer, director
@ 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 2:30 pm
The Bloomington Bach Cantata Project and the Jacobs School present a performance of J. S. Bach’s “Meine Seel erhebt den Herren, BWV 10”
Author Event: Juneau Black, in conversation about their new book, Mockingbird Court
3:00 pm
Author Event: Juneau Black, in conversation about their new book, Mockingbird Court
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Morgenstern Books is excited to welcome author duo Juneau Black, who write the bestselling Shady Hollow Mystery series of cozy mysteries! The two authors will be joining us on Sunday, October 12th at 3:00 pm …
Zines Please!
3:00 pm
Zines Please!
@ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Indiana Coalition for Public Education-Monroe County Meeting
4:00 pm
Indiana Coalition for Public Education-Monroe County Meeting
@ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Rumba Dance lesson followed Open Dancing in a variety of Styles
6:00 pm
Rumba Dance lesson followed Open Dancing in a variety of Styles
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rumba lesson (6-6:30pm) taught by Ana Cooke of the Indiana University Dance Team Followed by DJ Rog Greenawalt playing Ballroom, Latin, Country & More.
Tarot Card Collective
6:30 pm
Tarot Card Collective
@ Oak, 116 W 6th St., Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This series is designed to guide you on a journey from mystery to mastery, deepening both your tarot practice and your trust in yourself. Each session focuses on one card, explored through a unique lens …
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
7:00 pm
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 12 @ 7:00 pm
Scot Yoder
8:00 pm
Scot Yoder
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 8:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
9:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 12 @ 9:00 pm
It’s a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
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Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
11:00 am
Indigenous People’s Day Celebration
@ Indiana Memorial Union, Tudor Room, 900 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Indigenous People’s day falls annually on October 13th, join the FNECC and Union board at the IMU on Monday October 13th at the IMU. Join us in sharing a traditional indigenous meal at the Tudor …
Learn About the Library (age 18 and up)
1:00 pm
Learn About the Library (age 18 and up)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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.
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
Oct 13 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Presented by Healthy Families Indiana, Nurse-Family Partnership, Clarity and Brown County WIC office
Family Movie Night – Dora and the Lost City of Gold (all ages)
5:00 pm
Family Movie Night – Dora and the Lost City of Gold (all ages)
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Rainbow Elders Second Monday Social Hour
5:00 pm
Rainbow Elders Second Monday Social Hour
@ Upland Brewing, 350 W. 11th St., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Autumn Alchemy: Meditation Series
5:30 pm
Autumn Alchemy: Meditation Series
@ Oak, 116 W 6th St., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to join Trista Price, Energy Intuitive with Healing Sacred Space, this October at OAK for a transformative meditation series that harnesses the month’s magical energy. Each week, connect with mind, body, and spirit …
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+)
6:00 pm
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Monday includes fun skating, cardio challenges, dance moves, skills lessons, a good stretch, and support from veteran roller derby skaters. Activities are focused on advanced beginner to skilled skaters. ALL adults are welcome
A Bourbon Tasting led by Hard Truth’s Master Distiller, Bryan Smith
6:30 pm
A Bourbon Tasting led by Hard Truth’s Master Distiller, Bryan Smith
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 N. Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
We are proud to host an exclusive event in partnership with Hard Truth Distillers and Da Vinci Pizza and Pasta. On this special evening, we will introduce a Hard Truth Single Barrel Sweet Mash Rye …
Bloomington Photography Club
6:30 pm
Bloomington Photography Club
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Old-Time Music Jam Session, led by Genevieve Koester
7:00 pm
Old-Time Music Jam Session, led by Genevieve Koester
@ Runcible Spoon, 412 East 6th St., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance
7:00 pm
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance
@ Indiana Memorial Union, Georgian Room, 900 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance. Email: [email protected]
Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble
7:30 pm
Natalie Boeyink Jazz Ensemble
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 7:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 13 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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Autism Society of Indiana Special Needs Advocacy
9:30 am
Autism Society of Indiana Special Needs Advocacy
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:15 am
Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District
11:00 am
Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District
@ 617 N Madison St. Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up)
1:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Need help using or setting up a new device? Trying to access the Library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learning how to use Zoom? Drop in for one-on-one help and learn new digital skills.
City of Bloomington and IU Student Legal Services
3:00 pm
City of Bloomington and IU Student Legal Services
@ Meeting Rooms 1B & C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 3:00 pm – 7:45 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam
6:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Oct 14 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 6:30 pm
Additional Films & Guests Series: A.rtificial I.mmortality w/Q&A
7:00 pm
Additional Films & Guests Series: A.rtificial I.mmortality w/Q&A
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm
Can AI enable us to live forever? Filmmaker Ann Shin sets out on a journey, exploring the latest AI and biotech with scientists and visionaries who foresee a “post-biological” world where humans and AI merge. …
HOOMAC Fall Songwriters Spotlight, featuring Jon Manners, Stick & Bindle, Cara Jean Wahlers
7:00 pm
HOOMAC Fall Songwriters Spotlight, featuring Jon Manners, Stick & Bindle, Cara Jean Wahlers
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sacred Harp (also known as ‘Shape Note’) Singing
7:00 pm
Sacred Harp (also known as ‘Shape Note’) Singing
@ the Big Blue house at 520 West 6th St. (enter in the back), Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Society for Creative Anachronism
7:00 pm
Society for Creative Anachronism
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
7:30 pm
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 7:30 pm
Hamlet is in a dark place, full of doubt, and perhaps touched by madness. After the death of his father under questionable circumstances, he loses his footing. Is his entourage lying to him? Is his …
Dusk // Damion // David T James
8:30 pm
Dusk // Damion // David T James
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 8:30 pm
Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos – Jeremy Allen Group 1 & Luke Gillespie Group 1
8:30 pm
Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos – Jeremy Allen Group 1 & Luke Gillespie Group 1
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 14 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods Co-op (East) Market parking lot, 3220 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce
Hoosier Stitchers
10:30 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room A/B Combo, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 15 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Medicare/SHIP
1:00 pm
Medicare/SHIP
@ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Novel Bunch Book Club: The View from Lake Como
2:00 pm
Novel Bunch Book Club: The View from Lake Como
@ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Oct 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Join the discussion of The View from Lake Como, the New York Times Bestseller by Adriana Trigiani.
Mayor Kerry Thomson to Partner with Bloomington Transit for a (Literal) Traveling Town Hall aboard Bloomington Transit Route 2 (today)
3:00 pm
Mayor Kerry Thomson to Partner with Bloomington Transit for a (Literal) Traveling Town Hall aboard Bloomington Transit Route 2 (today)
@ Bloomington Transit Center, 301 South Walnut St., Bloomington (or along Route 2)
Oct 15 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
This unique event offers riders a chance to share ideas, ask questions, and engage directly with Mayor Thomson—all while experiencing one of the City’s most essential public services firsthand. “Our bus system connects people to …
Guest Music Theory Lecture: Jonathan Biss, “Exploring Beethoven’s Late Piano Sonatas”
3:30 pm
Guest Music Theory Lecture: Jonathan Biss, “Exploring Beethoven’s Late Piano Sonatas”
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 15 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
No registration required for this hands-on class that teaches kids of all ages confidence and curiosity in the kitchen. Try new recipes, inspired by the pantry and the garden, each week.
Bloomington 50501
6:00 pm
Bloomington 50501
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Fright Night Crafts at the diy bar
6:00 pm
Fright Night Crafts at the diy bar
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 Get ready to creep it real at our hauntingly creative Fright Night! Join us for two eerie evenings of hands-on crafting that’ll leave you howling with delight. Whether you’re a ghoulish beginner or a crafty witch with skills …
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
6:15 pm
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 15 @ 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
Oct 15 @ 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 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 6:30 pm
Additional Films and Guests Series: Major Taylor: Champion of the Race w/Q&A
7:00 pm
Additional Films and Guests Series: Major Taylor: Champion of the Race w/Q&A
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm
This WTIU-produced documentary examines the life and accomplishments of Major Taylor, the world’s first Black sports superstar and early civil rights pioneer. Taylor made his professional cycling debut in 1896 at the Six-Day Race held …
Orbit #7: Mama Said String Band // Ditch Tea Steepers
7:00 pm
Orbit #7: Mama Said String Band // Ditch Tea Steepers
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Doors at 6:30pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with music by Tom & Luis (Louisville) and calling by Mark Richardson. Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm
7:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, with music by Tom & Luis (Louisville) and calling by Mark Richardson. Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm, Main Dance 7:30-9:30pm
“Not Just Passing: Hiba Abu Nada, A Gazan Poet in Context,” a presentation by Dr. Huda Fakhreddine
7:30 pm
“Not Just Passing: Hiba Abu Nada, A Gazan Poet in Context,” a presentation by Dr. Huda Fakhreddine
@ Shreve Auditorium (GA0001) in the Global Studies Building on the IU Campus, 355 Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm
This talk, presented by the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, launches from the murdered Gazan poet Hiba Abu Nada’s work to present a reading of the Arabic poetic tradition through the lens of …
Vick Luna // Pinko and A Few Good People
8:00 pm
Vick Luna // Pinko and A Few Good People
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 15 @ 8:00 pm
Jukebox Luke
10:00 pm
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Cardboard Build Days
11:00 am
Cardboard Build Days
@ WonderLab Museum, 308 W. 4th Street, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
WonderLab is having a hands-on, creativity-packed program where imagination and engineering meet! Designed for children ages 8 and up, this experience invites young builders to explore the endless possibilities of cardboard as a construction material. …
Dine Out for the Library at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
11:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
@ BJ's Restaurant, 411 S College Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Show a flyer found here while at BJ’s: https://mcpl.info/friends/dine-out. Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for …
Stuntology with Sam Bartlett (ages 6-12)
11:00 am
Stuntology with Sam Bartlett (ages 6-12)
@ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn to be a stuntologist, just like Sam! Explore the mysteries of the physical world with everyday objects, master pointless techniques, and amuse yourself and amaze your friends!
Tech Help Thursday – Drop in for help with your smartphones, tablets or laptops
2:00 pm
Tech Help Thursday – Drop in for help with your smartphones, tablets or laptops
@ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Oct 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
No appointment required, just ask at the check out desk. Get help: Installing apps for ebooks, audiobooks and videos
Garden Workday
4:00 pm
Garden Workday
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 16 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Drop in when you can, drop out when you need. Join us for this weekly workday to tend our community garden. Come to learn, or come to share your skill. All levels of garden experience …
Bloomington Zine Club
5:00 pm
Bloomington Zine Club
@ Bloomington Fine Art Supply, 207 S. Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Bring your own zine project or contribute to our community zine Swap zines and read through our zine collection Learn zine-making basics We’ll have basic supplies to share (and plenty of fun items, too), but …
Open Mic Night
5:00 pm
Cartoon Creations: A Comic Book Workshop for Tweens
5:30 pm
Cartoon Creations: A Comic Book Workshop for Tweens
@ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Join local children’s author and illustrator T. L. McBeth for a fun, hands-on session focused on character design, illustration, and bringing your own stories to life—just like the Peanuts gang! Final comics will be displayed in the Downtown Library’s …
Monthly Music Night featuring Pat Otto!
6:00 pm
Monthly Music Night featuring Pat Otto!
@ Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe, 615 W. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Juniper Art Gallery is happy to welcome back multi-instrumentalist, and singer/songwriter Pat Otto to our Janiece Jaffe Legacy Stage for October’s Third Thursday Monthly Music Night! Pat will play both covers and originals on guitar …
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by VLF Trio
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by VLF Trio
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
7-8pm host band 8-10pm open blues jam with backline provided.
HIll Folk Music Series: The Hammer and the Hatchet
7:00 pm
HIll Folk Music Series: The Hammer and the Hatchet
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jean Sinor Memorial Guest Lecture: Rebecca MacLeod (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
7:00 pm
Jean Sinor Memorial Guest Lecture: Rebecca MacLeod (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)
@ Musical Arts Center, Room 036, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Orbit #7: Matchess // TBA
7:00 pm
Orbit #7: Matchess // TBA
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Doors at 6:30pm
Dennis James Hosts Halloween
7:30 pm
Dennis James Hosts Halloween
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 7:30 pm
It’s not officially Halloween until Bloomington’s favorite musical mastermind, Dennis James, returns for his annual spooky performance. Dennis James Hosts Halloween returns, as the legendary cinema organist and IU graduate provides the soundtrack to a …
Comedy Open-Mic Night
8:00 pm
Comedy Open-Mic Night
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm
Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female …
Welcome to the Neighborhood w/ Out of Office
9:30 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood w/ Out of Office
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 16 @ 9:30 pm
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
INFO: https://hhfoodbank.org/book-fair/ An estimated 100,000 items will be available for sale including fiction and non-fiction hardback and paperback books of all categories, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and some specialty items including maps, ephemera and …
Rainbow Elders Third Friday Breakfast
10:00 am
Rainbow Elders Third Friday Breakfast
@ Village Inn Restaurant, 3619 West Indiana 46, near Ellettsville
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am
American Red Cross
11:00 am
American Red Cross
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 3:45 pm
Cardboard Build Days
11:00 am
Cardboard Build Days
@ WonderLab Museum, 308 W. 4th Street, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
WonderLab is having a hands-on, creativity-packed program where imagination and engineering meet! Designed for children ages 8 and up, this experience invites young builders to explore the endless possibilities of cardboard as a construction material. …
Food Truck Friday, with entertainment from John Kogge & David Sharp (5-6pm) and Steve Houk Band (6-8pm)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday, with entertainment from John Kogge & David Sharp (5-6pm) and Steve Houk Band (6-8pm)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Re-imagining Opera for Kids: The Lunchbox Project
11:00 am
Re-imagining Opera for Kids: The Lunchbox Project
@ Meeting Room A/B Combo, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Featuring music from six different contemporary composers, The Lunchbox Project celebrates diversity through different styles of music and food!
Peter Burkholder Lecture Series: Guest Musicology Lecture – Mark Evan Bonds, “Public Musicology and Composer Biography: Anatomy of a Blind Spot”
12:30 pm
Peter Burkholder Lecture Series: Guest Musicology Lecture – Mark Evan Bonds, “Public Musicology and Composer Biography: Anatomy of a Blind Spot”
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show, shows at 1:00 and 3:00
1:00 pm
The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show, shows at 1:00 and 3:00
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 17 @ 1:00 pm
Brought to life by the talented puppeteers with The Melchior Marionettes, this family-friendly show features a cast of whimsical marionettes with a Halloween twist. Enjoy a ghoulish lineup of fun characters, including juggling scarecrows, dancing …
Wellness Crossing: Mind & Body Wellness Day
4:00 pm
Wellness Crossing: Mind & Body Wellness Day
@ Intersection of Hillside and Henderson
Oct 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Powered by your neighborhood local businesses – This unique collaboration is all about Celebrating Wellness and helping you connect with local resources that help you unwind and recharge. Open House & Activities by : Terra …
Faculty Recital: Andy West, voice/guitar/songwriter
5:00 pm
Faculty Recital: Andy West, voice/guitar/songwriter
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Featuring songs composed in collaboration with others over the course of the artist’s career A specialist in the fields of higher education and popular music studies, West’s Ph.D. focuses on the teaching and learning of …
Dave Sisson
6:00 pm
Fright Night Crafts at the diy bar
6:00 pm
Fright Night Crafts at the diy bar
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Get ready to creep it real at our hauntingly creative Fright Night! Join us for two eerie evenings of hands-on crafting that’ll leave you howling with delight. Whether you’re a ghoulish beginner or a crafty witch with skills …
Hickman and the Hard Knocks
6:00 pm
Hickman and the Hard Knocks
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John B Collins
6:00 pm
P. Djèlí Clark: Ring Shout Author Talk
6:00 pm
P. Djèlí Clark: Ring Shout Author Talk
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm
Horror author P. Djèlí Clark is heading to BLOOMINGTON for the trade paperback release of RING SHOUT, a dark fantasy historical novella that gives a supernatural twist to the Ku Klux Klan’s reign of terror.
Ruben Guthrie
6:00 pm
Ruben Guthrie
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Opera Insights – Pre-show talk on Ravel’s “L’enfant et les sortilèges”
6:30 pm
Opera Insights – Pre-show talk on Ravel’s “L’enfant et les sortilèges”
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 6:30 pm
IU Opera & Ballet Theater presents Opera Insights, a pre-show talk focusing on Ravel’s “L’enfant et les sortilèges.”
Tuvergen Band – (Early Show)
6:30 pm
Tuvergen Band – (Early Show)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Doors at 5:30pm Tuvergen Band will be performing at Orbit Room for the first time. TB is a Lotus Festival Favorite of the past.
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Clearwater Band
7:00 pm
Clearwater Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Eric Hamblen
7:00 pm
Friday Night Frights Series: Crimson Peak
7:00 pm
Friday Night Frights Series: Crimson Peak
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm
New bride Edith (Mia Wasikowska) finds herself swept away to the remote family mansion of her charming and seductive husband Sir Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston). But in place of newlywed romance, Edith must face a …
Halloween (1978)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
7:30 pm
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm
A zany twist on Bram Stoker’s classic. With bumbling heroes, a quirky Van Helsing, and a hilariously foiled Count Dracula, this Monty Python-meets-Lucille Ball romp blends spooky thrills with laugh-out-loud fun and the sultry charm …
“L’enfant et les sortilèges (The Child and the Magic Spells)” by Maurice Ravel
7:30 pm
“L’enfant et les sortilèges (The Child and the Magic Spells)” by Maurice Ravel
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 7:30 pm
IU Opera & Ballet Theater presents an opera in concert, “L’enfant et les sortilèges (The Child and the Magic Spells)” by Maurice Ravel.
Lou Gramm
8:00 pm
Musical Cabaret
8:00 pm
Musical Cabaret
@ The Blockhouse Bar, in the alley at 205 S. College Ave, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm
Pacifica Quartet with the Erinys Quartet
8:00 pm
Pacifica Quartet with the Erinys Quartet
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Pacifica Quartet (Faculty String Quartet-in-Residence) Simin Ganatra, violin Austin Hartman, violin Mark Holloway, viola Brandon Vamos, cello Erinys Quartet (Graduate String Quartet-in-Residence) Elizabeth Stewart, violin Joosep Reimaa, violin Marija Räisänen, viola Stergios Theodoridis, cello Works …
The SuperChief Band
8:00 pm
The SuperChief Band
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Homemade Jam
9:00 pm
Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress
9:00 pm
Rod Tuffcurls & The Benchpress
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 9:00 pm
Dance party with DJ DUGGARNAUT
10:00 pm
Dance party with DJ DUGGARNAUT
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 10:00 pm – Oct 18 @ 3:00 am
Friday Night Frights Series: Exhuma/Pamyo
10:00 pm
Friday Night Frights Series: Exhuma/Pamyo
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 17 @ 10:00 pm
Renowned shaman Lee Haw-rim and her protégé are hired by a wealthy, enigmatic family to investigate a disturbing supernatural illness that affects only the first-born children of each generation. Drawing on the help of a …
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Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse Square, 916 15th St, Bedford
Oct 18 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Bedford Farmers Market consists of local farmers, artisans and bakers; all items for sale at the market are handmade/homegrown in Lawrence County and within 75 miles from courthouse. Products available at the Bedford Farmers …
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Ed Lockwood (sets at 9:30am and 11:00am) and MCCSC Elementary School Singers – comprised of six-combined schools with approximately 180 students, and 6 music teachers. They’ll perform this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall.
9:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Ed Lockwood (sets at 9:30am and 11:00am) and MCCSC Elementary School Singers – comprised of six-combined schools with approximately 180 students, and 6 music teachers. They’ll perform this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall.
@ City Hall Parking Lot, 401 North Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can 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 artisans provide …
Celtic Glen Farm Day
9:00 am
Celtic Glen Farm Day
@ 1692 W Romona Rd, Spencer IN 47460
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
9 am coffee with goats 10 am FarmKids with donkeys 10am farm tour for grown-ups and big kids
Dancing Babies presented by Windfall Dancers
9:00 am
Dancing Babies presented by Windfall Dancers
@ Windfall Dancers, Inc, 1101 N. Dunn St., Bloomington, in Studio B
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Dancing Babies is offered every 3rd Saturday of the month from September to December 2025. You’re invited to join facilitator Celina Jaffe (& baby Otis) for a joyful movement experience designed for caregivers and their …
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
INFO: https://hhfoodbank.org/book-fair/ An estimated 100,000 items will be available for sale including fiction and non-fiction hardback and paperback books of all categories, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and some specialty items including maps, ephemera and …
Baby Goat Yoga
10:00 am
Baby Goat Yoga
@ Upland Brewing Wood Shop, 354 West 11th Street, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Have you ever held a baby goat or practiced yoga next to big wooden aging barrels in a brewery? Come enjoy 45 minutes of beginners Vinyasa Flow Yoga with adorable goats in the Upland Woodshop …
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House
@ Wylie House Museum, 307 E 2nd St, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
How do you keep your loved ones close? During the 19th century, Victorians considered hair to be a precious material and would create intricately woven pieces of jewelry out of their loved one’s hair. The …
All-Ages Day
12:00 pm
All-Ages Day
@ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Are you curious about the Southwest Teen Space, but not a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the third Saturday of the month.
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Days
1:00 pm
Fall Orchard Work and Learn Days
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 S Highland Ave, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
These events are open to the public, with no registration or experience required (though we appreciate advance notice for groups of 5+ people). We simply ask that you dress appropriately to do outdoor work, and …
Michael Staublin
1:00 pm
Michael Staublin
@ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville
Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Birders
1:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Birders
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm
A place for LGBTQ+ and ally people to come together around a shared love of birds.
The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show, shows at 1:00 and 3:00
1:00 pm
The Slightly Haunted Puppet Show, shows at 1:00 and 3:00
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 18 @ 1:00 pm
Brought to life by the talented puppeteers with The Melchior Marionettes, this family-friendly show features a cast of whimsical marionettes with a Halloween twist. Enjoy a ghoulish lineup of fun characters, including juggling scarecrows, dancing …
NO KINGS Rally
2:00 pm
NO KINGS Rally
@ Monroe County Courthouse Square, 100 block of West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Our peaceful movement is only getting bigger and stronger. “NO KINGS” is more than just a slogan—it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. Born in the streets, carried by millions in chants and on …
Soka Gakkai International
2:30 pm
Soka Gakkai International
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Batchelor Heights Community Book Club
2:45 pm
Batchelor Heights Community Book Club
@ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm
A Celebration of Life for Zeke Brooke
3:00 pm
A Celebration of Life for Zeke Brooke
@ Rev. Ernest D. Butler Park (aka 9th St. Park), 812 West 9th St., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Sponsored by the Indiana Recovery Alliance
City Lights Film Series: L’Argent
4:00 pm
City Lights Film Series: L’Argent
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm
L’Argent, the final film by French auteur Robert Bresson, adapts Tolstoy’s The Forged Coupon into a stripped-down meditation on moral causality. A counterfeit bill sets off a chain of escalating consequences, revealing how minor acts …
Beatles vs. Stones (Beatles & Stones Tribute) and Dean Martini
5:00 pm
Beatles vs. Stones (Beatles & Stones Tribute) and Dean Martini
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tortoise : a Listening Party for their new album ‘Touch’
5:00 pm
Tortoise : a Listening Party for their new album ‘Touch’
@ Landlocked Music, 115 S. Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tortoise : a Listening Party for their new album ‘Touch’ at Landlocked Music
Dog Named Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute band)
6:00 pm
Dog Named Floyd (Pink Floyd tribute band)
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Jan Bell
6:00 pm
Sweat Pea
6:00 pm
Two for the Show
6:00 pm
Two for the Show
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Kogge & David Sharp
6:30 pm
John Kogge & David Sharp
@ Trailhead Pizzeria, 4303 State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Opera Insights – Pre-show talk on Ravel’s “L’enfant et les sortilèges”
6:30 pm
Opera Insights – Pre-show talk on Ravel’s “L’enfant et les sortilèges”
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 6:30 pm
IU Opera & Ballet Theater presents Opera Insights, a pre-show talk focusing on Ravel’s “L’enfant et les sortilèges.”
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Colonel Angus
7:00 pm
McRobbie’s Choice Series: Z
7:00 pm
McRobbie’s Choice Series: Z
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm
Repression is the rule of the day in this film that skewers Greek governance of the 1960s. Z (Yves Montand), a leftist rabblerouser, is killed in what appears to be a traffic accident. But given …
ORBIT#7: Amy O / Jessica Risker / Lacey Guthrie
7:00 pm
ORBIT#7: Amy O / Jessica Risker / Lacey Guthrie
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Doors at 6pm Closing out the Orbit 7 Year Anniversary Week with a banger Amy O Jessica Risker (Chicago) Lacey Guthrie (Louisville)
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
7:30 pm
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm
A zany twist on Bram Stoker’s classic. With bumbling heroes, a quirky Van Helsing, and a hilariously foiled Count Dracula, this Monty Python-meets-Lucille Ball romp blends spooky thrills with laugh-out-loud fun and the sultry charm …
“L’enfant et les sortilèges (The Child and the Magic Spells)” by Maurice Ravel
7:30 pm
“L’enfant et les sortilèges (The Child and the Magic Spells)” by Maurice Ravel
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 7:30 pm
IU Opera & Ballet Theater presents an opera in concert, “L’enfant et les sortilèges (The Child and the Magic Spells)” by Maurice Ravel.
Gene Fugate Band
8:00 pm
Gene Fugate Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Harry Sings // Logan Carithers
8:00 pm
Harry Sings // Logan Carithers
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm
Haunted Hayride
8:00 pm
Haunted Hayride
@ Fowler Pumpkin Patch, 5060 N. Greene County Line Road, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
On October 11th and 18th, join us for our Haunted Hayride featuring live theatrics by Monroe County Civic Theatre and Owen County Civic Theatre. Get ready for scares, thrills, and a night to remember! 🎵 …
JC Clements Band
8:00 pm
6 Foot Blonde
9:00 pm
Coven / Transplant
9:00 pm
Coven / Transplant
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Coven brings you Transplant: it promises to house you at the subversive intersection of the alternative scene and underground queer culture. Showcasing a no-limits stage of elevated alternative performances while cultivating a safe space for …
Tyler Poe and the Volunteer Railroad
9:00 pm
Tyler Poe and the Volunteer Railroad
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 9:00 pm
Millaze “She Picks it Up” Album Release show w/ Joe Strunk
10:00 pm
Millaze “She Picks it Up” Album Release show w/ Joe Strunk
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 18 @ 10:00 pm
Millaze writes piano alt-pop to try to solve the malaise mystery of her life. Her deconstructed book album-series “The Dialectic” continues with a release party for the fifth album, “She Picks it Up”, on October …
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
INFO: https://hhfoodbank.org/book-fair/ An estimated 100,000 items will be available for sale including fiction and non-fiction hardback and paperback books of all categories, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and some specialty items including maps, ephemera 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
Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Create-A-Cryptid, a 3-session Kids Class
11:30 am
Create-A-Cryptid, a 3-session Kids Class
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm
For Future Folklorists & Creature Enthusiasts (Ages 8–12 + Adult Companions) Calling all young adventurers and their grown-up sidekicks! This three-session art class (10/5, 10/12, & 10/14) is the perfect chance to spark your imaginations, …
4th Year Birthday Party
12:00 pm
4th Year Birthday Party
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
There will be live music from noon stretching into the evening with out Open Mic All Stars, House Band: Pat & Devin featuring special guest Tim, and TV Mike & Friends🎶 Not to worry, we’ll …
Vegan Soap Making Workshop
12:00 pm
Vegan Soap Making Workshop
@ The Goat Conspiracy Sanctuary, 6030 E Kent Road, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
For admission details see www.thegoatconspiracy.org
Bloomington Yacht Club Open House
1:00 pm
Bloomington Yacht Club Open House
@ Bloomington Yacht Club, Lake Lemon, 8911 E. Sail Away Lane, Unionville
Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Secrets of Sailing Revealed: Open House at The Bloomington Yacht Club on Lake Lemon. This FREE event includes sailing demonstrations, boat rides, tour of the BYC facilities, hands-on rigging & knot tying, all-ages activities, snacks, …
Blooomington Ukulele Club Meeting
1:00 pm
Blooomington Ukulele Club Meeting
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Buck Knawe
1:00 pm
Doug Dillman
1:00 pm
Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival Piano Workshop, featuring pianist, vocalist, and composer Eden Brent
1:30 pm
Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival Piano Workshop, featuring pianist, vocalist, and composer Eden Brent
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 1:30 pm
Enjoy acclaimed artists at Bloomington Boogies: The Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival. Featuring musicians who perform boogie-woogie, blues, and related styles in free and ticketed performances, the festival strives to introduce young people …
Porch Rockers
2:00 pm
Porch Rockers
@ Butler Winery & Vineyards, 6200 E Robinson Rd, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Super Smash Bros. Tournament (ages 12-19)
2:00 pm
Super Smash Bros. Tournament (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
2:30 pm
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 19 @ 2:30 pm
A zany twist on Bram Stoker’s classic. With bumbling heroes, a quirky Van Helsing, and a hilariously foiled Count Dracula, this Monty Python-meets-Lucille Ball romp blends spooky thrills with laugh-out-loud fun and the sultry charm …
All Gender Writing Circle
4:00 pm
All Gender Writing Circle
@ Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe, 615 W. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
You’re invited to join Women Writing for (a) Change for our monthly All Gender Writing Circle (after-hours, 4:00 – 6:00pm)! We will find inspiration from poetry and painters, and spend time writing and sharing our …
Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Sunday Circle
4:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Sunday Circle
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 19 @ 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.
Swing Rays, with Bob Jones. Halloween Costume Party!
4:00 pm
Swing Rays, with Bob Jones. Halloween Costume Party!
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Twin Peaks Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2
4:00 pm
Twin Peaks Season 1, Episodes 1 and 2
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 4:00 pm
“Diane… 6:18 am, room 315, Great Northern Hotel up here in Twin Peaks. Slept pretty well.” That might have been the last good sleep Agent Dale Cooper ever had in Twin Peaks… Episode 1 (pilot, …
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra presents: Otherwhere
5:00 pm
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra presents: Otherwhere
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm
Doors at 3:30pm 4pm Pre-concert talk with our friends from My Sister’s Closet , included with ticket. 5pm Concert with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Music opens up new horizons – to places we’ve always longed …
POSTPONED due to weather: Dakota Curtis & the Dark “The Loneliness” Album Release, with openers The Hammer & The Hatchet
5:00 pm
POSTPONED due to weather: Dakota Curtis & the Dark “The Loneliness” Album Release, with openers The Hammer & The Hatchet
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival
5:30 pm
The Bloomington Blues & Boogie Woogie Piano Festival
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 5:30 pm
Bloomington Boogies features musicians who perform boogie-woogie, blues, and related styles. For more information, including details about free Bloomington Boogies events, visit https://bloomingtonboogies.com. Artists to perform in the ticketed concert include • C.J. Chenier – …
Hovvdy with Damion
8:00 pm
Hovvdy with Damion
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 8:00 pm
A self-titled statement piece, Hovvdy’s fifth album fits with the comfortable confidence of faded blue jeans. Underlining years of hyper-reflective, deeply-fan-beloved songwriting, the 19-track sequence draws together swirling piano lines and vivid production under the …
Paul Cauthen
8:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
9:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 19 @ 9:00 pm
It’s a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
INFO: https://hhfoodbank.org/book-fair/ An estimated 100,000 items will be available for sale including fiction and non-fiction hardback and paperback books of all categories, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and some specialty items including maps, ephemera and …
US Retirement Education Assoc. Medicare 101
1:15 pm
US Retirement Education Assoc. Medicare 101
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 1:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Art Smarts: Faith Ringgold
4:30 pm
Art Smarts: Faith Ringgold
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 20 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Enjoy making art, learning about important artists throughout history, and hanging out with other kids. Ages 7–12. .
Autumn Alchemy: Meditation Series
5:30 pm
Autumn Alchemy: Meditation Series
@ Oak, 116 W 6th St., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to join Trista Price, Energy Intuitive with Healing Sacred Space, this October at OAK for a transformative meditation series that harnesses the month’s magical energy. Each week, connect with mind, body, and spirit …
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+)
6:00 pm
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Monday includes fun skating, cardio challenges, dance moves, skills lessons, a good stretch, and support from veteran roller derby skaters. Activities are focused on advanced beginner to skilled skaters. ALL adults are welcome
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance
7:00 pm
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance
@ Indiana Memorial Union, Georgian Room, 900 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance. Email: [email protected]
Jazz @ the BCT: Latin Jazz Ensemble
7:30 pm
Jazz @ the BCT: Latin Jazz Ensemble
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents Jazz @ the BCT, featuring the Latin Jazz Ensemble
A Tribute to Susann McDonald
8:00 pm
A Tribute to Susann McDonald
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents A Tribute to Susann McDonald. A Faculty/Guest/Student Recital presented by the Harp Department
Faculty Recital – Itamar Zorman, violin; Sung-Mi Im, piano
8:30 pm
Faculty Recital – Itamar Zorman, violin; Sung-Mi Im, piano
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents a faculty recital with performers Itamar Zorman, violin and Sung-Mi Im, piano.
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 20 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
9:00 am
Hoosier Hills Food Bank Book Fair
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
INFO: https://hhfoodbank.org/book-fair/ An estimated 100,000 items will be available for sale including fiction and non-fiction hardback and paperback books of all categories, DVDs, CDs, LPs, games, puzzles and some specialty items including maps, ephemera and …
Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District
11:00 am
Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District
@ 617 N Madison St. Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up)
1:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Need help using or setting up a new device? Trying to access the Library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learning how to use Zoom? Drop in for one-on-one help and learn new digital skills.
Pups on the Patio
5:00 pm
Pups on the Patio
@ Upland Bloomington Brewpub, 350 W 11th St, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Join us this Tuesday from 5–7 PM at Upland Brewing Co. for a special adoption event on their patio! We’ll be there with some of our adorable, adoptable shelter dogs and the best part? The …
Clown Makeup
5:30 pm
Clown Makeup
@ Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Design your own clown-inspired character and bring them to life with stage makeup techniques! All materials will be provided. Ages 12–19. .
Eastern Branch Library Book Club for Kids!
5:30 pm
Eastern Branch Library Book Club for Kids!
@ Eastern Branch Greene County Public Library, 11453 East State Road 54, Bloomfield
Oct 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Interested? Contact Judy: [email protected]
Community Kundalini Yoga
6:00 pm
Community Kundalini Yoga
@ Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class; then we get into the movements and meditations to feel …
Indiana University Divestment Coalition
6:00 pm
Indiana University Divestment Coalition
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam
6:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.
Poets Ross Gay and janan alexandra in conversation with Morgenstern Books
6:00 pm
Poets Ross Gay and janan alexandra in conversation with Morgenstern Books
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Morgenstern Books is excited to host beloved local authors Ross Gay and janan alexandra at the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts for an evening in conversation about janan’s book of poetry, come from, which Ross …
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 6:30 pm
“Courage in the Face of Hate: Hoosiers Who Stood Against the Klan” with James H. Madison Professor Emeritus of History, Indiana University
7:00 pm
“Courage in the Face of Hate: Hoosiers Who Stood Against the Klan” with James H. Madison Professor Emeritus of History, Indiana University
@ First United Church, 2420 East Third Street, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 7:00 pm
Some have said that Indiana in the 1920s was a Ku Klux Klan state. That is not true, because there were always Hoosiers who resisted the Klan. Join us for a thought-provoking evening exploring this …
Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: HOUSE
8:30 pm
Cicada Cinema: HOUSE
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 8:30 pm
Blending Raimi-esque horror comedy and a story straight out of the Stephen King playbook, HOUSE is a genre rollercoaster unlike any other. Horror novelist and Vietnam vet Roger Cobb moves into a recently-inherited mansion looking …
Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos – Sean Dobbins Group & Plummer Jazz Group (Lenard Simpson, director)
8:30 pm
Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos – Sean Dobbins Group & Plummer Jazz Group (Lenard Simpson, director)
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 21 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods Co-op (East) Market parking lot, 3220 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 22 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
No registration required for this hands-on class that teaches kids of all ages confidence and curiosity in the kitchen. Try new recipes, inspired by the pantry and the garden, each week.
Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Building a Thriving Compassionate Community
5:30 pm
Building a Thriving Compassionate Community
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Credit & Credit Reports: What You Need to Know
5:30 pm
Credit & Credit Reports: What You Need to Know
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Have questions about your credit or credit report? Representatives from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law will be available to answer your questions. Registration is requested..
“We All Need Water: How Friends of Lake Monroe is Protecting Our Most Important (and Popular) Water Source,” presented by Green Drinks Bloomington
5:30 pm
“We All Need Water: How Friends of Lake Monroe is Protecting Our Most Important (and Popular) Water Source,” presented by Green Drinks Bloomington
@ UplandBrewing Wood Shop, 354 West 11th Street, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Green Drinks Bloomington is a lively, informal social networking event for people from all walks of life who are interested in making a greener world. We gather monthly to share libations and dialogue, explore ideas …
Astronomy on Tap Bloomington: Spooky Astronomy (all ages)
6:00 pm
Astronomy on Tap Bloomington: Spooky Astronomy (all ages)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Doors at 5:30pm Join us for Astronomy on Tap Bloomington’s upcoming spooky event on October 22nd featuring amazing talks by IU astronomy graduate students! Speakers: Tash Sandford and Lexi Gault Come explore the wonders of …
IU Culture Nights w/ Todd Miller
6:00 pm
IU Culture Nights w/ Todd Miller
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 6:00 pm
Todd Miller is the co-founder of the online publication The Border Chronicle. He has researched and written about border issues for more than 15 years, the last eight as an independent journalist and writer. He …
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
6:30 pm
Open Mic Night, hosted by Mark McKinney
@ Sleeper's Bar (Cascades Inn), 2601 N Walnut St, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 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 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 6:30 pm
Mitski: The Land (2025) presented by Secretly Society and Buskirk-Chumley Theater
7:00 pm
Mitski: The Land (2025) presented by Secretly Society and Buskirk-Chumley Theater
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm
Open Mic Night
7:00 pm
Open Mic Night
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, music by Jenny Monfore and Larry Unger, with calling by David Ernst. Beginner lesson at 7pm.
7:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, music by Jenny Monfore and Larry Unger, with calling by David Ernst. Beginner lesson at 7pm.
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm, Main Dance 7:30-9:30pm
Doctoral Recital – Belle Ra, cello
8:00 pm
Doctoral Recital – Belle Ra, cello
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center
Oct 22 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents a cello recital by Doctoral student Belle Ra
Molly’s Midnight Villains // This Burning Ghost
8:00 pm
Molly’s Midnight Villains // This Burning Ghost
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 22 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Doors at 7:30pm
Opal
10:00 pm
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Dine Out for the Library at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
11:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
@ BJ's Restaurant, 411 S College Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Show a flyer found here while at BJ’s: https://mcpl.info/friends/dine-out. Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for …
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
Oct 23 @ 12:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Little Shop of Horrors, showings at 1:00 and 6:30 pm
1:00 pm
Little Shop of Horrors, showings at 1:00 and 6:30 pm
@ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington Street, Spencer, IN
Oct 23 @ 1:00 pm
Tech Help Thursday – Drop in for help with your smartphones, tablets or laptops
2:00 pm
Tech Help Thursday – Drop in for help with your smartphones, tablets or laptops
@ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Oct 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
No appointment required, just ask at the check out desk. Get help: Installing apps for ebooks, audiobooks and videos
Concrete Witness: Poetry, Migration, and Book Arts
4:00 pm
Concrete Witness: Poetry, Migration, and Book Arts
@ Gayle Karch Cook Center, Maxwell Hall, 750 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Please join us for a reading and conversation with Divya Victor and Aaron Cohick. They will be reading from and sharing more about their collaborative work CURB, a double-sided accordion book with poems by Divya Victor and …
Garden Workday
4:00 pm
Garden Workday
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Drop in when you can, drop out when you need. Join us for this weekly workday to tend our community garden. Come to learn, or come to share your skill. All levels of garden experience …
Homework Help Hour (ages 12-19)
4:00 pm
Homework Help Hour (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space Conference Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop by the Downtown Library Teen Space Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions held twice a week.
Open Mic Night
5:00 pm
Titles & Tastes: A Book & Wine Pairing Event
5:00 pm
Titles & Tastes: A Book & Wine Pairing Event
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Oct 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
organized by Fables and Fairy Tales bookshop Activities: Intimate evening of wine tasting from Cedar Creek Winery. Shopping from a curated selection of books. Book pairings with wines chosen by Fables and Fairy Tales. Opportunity …
Spencer PRIDE – Banned Book Club
5:30 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Banned Book Club
@ Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 5:30 pm
In person and online. A discussion group on specific banned books chosen by the group.
Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs
6:00 pm
Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
A Special Event with Janis Ian: Screening “Breaking Silence”
7:00 pm
A Special Event with Janis Ian: Screening “Breaking Silence”
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm
*** Janis Ian will be in attendance, in person, for a Q&A session after the film *** Janis Ian: Breaking Silence chronicles the life, music, and times of maverick singer-songwriter Janis Ian, beginning with her …
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Piney Woods and the Harrodsburg Horns
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Piney Woods and the Harrodsburg Horns
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host band plays 7-8pm, Open Jam runs 8-10pm
Cicada Cinema: FRANKENHOOKER
7:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: FRANKENHOOKER
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm
Jeffrey Franken, a med school dropout with a proclivity for bizarre experiments, just lost his fiancée, Elizabeth Shelley, to a tragic lawnmower accident. Our heartbroken protagonist comes to terms with his loss in the only …
Film: TOP GUN
7:00 pm
Film: TOP GUN
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm
Leading a phenomenal cast, including Val Kilmer as the iconic Tom “Iceman” Kazansky, Kelly McGillis, Anthony “Goose” Edwards, Meg Ryan, and Tom Skerritt, Tom Cruise soars as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, the young, in-your-face fighter pilot …
Hill Folk Music Series: Nick Ivanovich
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Nick Ivanovich
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Comedy Open-Mic Night
8:00 pm
Comedy Open-Mic Night
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Oct 23 @ 8:00 pm
Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female …
Tortilla Jackson
8:00 pm
Tortilla Jackson
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 8:00 pm
Clarinet Studio Recital – Students of Eli Eban, Cecilia Kang, and Chris Pell
8:30 pm
Clarinet Studio Recital – Students of Eli Eban, Cecilia Kang, and Chris Pell
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents a clarinet recital featuring the students of Eli Eban, Cecilia Kang, and Chris Pell.
Cicada Cinema: Five-Dollar Fight Club
9:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: Five-Dollar Fight Club
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 23 @ 9:00 pm
Sunnyside Down
10:00 pm
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VITAL Volunteer Orientation Session – Teaching English as a New Language (age 18 and up)
10:00 am
VITAL Volunteer Orientation Session – Teaching English as a New Language (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Learn more about becoming a VITAL English as a New Language tutor! Completing an orientation session is mandatory before volunteering in VITAL.
Food Truck Friday with entertainment from 20 Hand Brass Band (5–6 p.m.) and Bigger is Better (6–8 p.m.)
11:00 am
Food Truck Friday with entertainment from 20 Hand Brass Band (5–6 p.m.) and Bigger is Better (6–8 p.m.)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
Oct 24 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
This is the second-to-the-last Food Truck Friday for this year!
Musicology Colloquium Series: Lynn Hooker, “Hungary’s Rajkó Ensemble at Home Abroad: Socialist Cultural Diplomacy or Capitalist Commodity?”
12:45 pm
Musicology Colloquium Series: Lynn Hooker, “Hungary’s Rajkó Ensemble at Home Abroad: Socialist Cultural Diplomacy or Capitalist Commodity?”
@ Simon Music Center, room 334
Oct 24 @ 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents a lecture focusing on Lynn Hooker, “Hungary’s Rajkó Ensemble at Home Abroad: Socialist Cultural Diplomacy or Capitalist Commodity?”
Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights
5:00 pm
Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 24 @ 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 …
Mini Pumpkin Painting
6:00 pm
Mini Pumpkin Painting
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This month, we’re decorating mini pumpkins just in time for Halloween! Who says only the big pumpkins get to have all the fun? Come pick a tiny pumpkin and make it all your own with …
Songwriter Showcase, with: Hunter Wainscott, Brad Lemmons, Pat Kellar
6:00 pm
Songwriter Showcase, with: Hunter Wainscott, Brad Lemmons, Pat Kellar
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The McGuires
6:00 pm
The McGuires
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Zach Benge
6:00 pm
To The Pointe – Pre-show talk on the 2025 Fall Ballet, hosted by Sarah Wroth
6:30 pm
To The Pointe – Pre-show talk on the 2025 Fall Ballet, hosted by Sarah Wroth
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 6:30 pm
IU Opera & Ballet Theater presents “To The Pointe,” a pre-show talk on the 2025 Fall Ballet, hosted by Sarah Wroth
Additional Films and Guests Series: Cuadecuc, Vampir
7:00 pm
Additional Films and Guests Series: Cuadecuc, Vampir
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Cuadecuc, Vampir is a visually stunning experimental documentary about the making of Jess Franco’s Count Dracula (which stars Christopher Lee as the Count)—but it’s also much more than that. A dreamy, atmospheric vampire tale in …
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Brett Denney
7:00 pm
Chad Daniels, shows at 7:00 & 9:30
7:00 pm
Chad Daniels, shows at 7:00 & 9:30
@ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
With over a billion streams across his 8 albums, Chad Daniels is one of the most listened-to comedians of all time. He’s made 6 late-night appearances is one of only 13 comics ever featured on …
Festival of Ghost Stories (age 12 and up)
7:00 pm
Festival of Ghost Stories (age 12 and up)
@ Bryan Park, 1001 S. Henderson St, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The Bloomington Storytellers Guild presents the 50th annual Festival of Ghost Stories. Bring a blanket, a chair, and someone to hold your hand.
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
The Vulgar Boatmen / John Scot Sheets
7:00 pm
The Vulgar Boatmen / John Scot Sheets
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Doors at 6:30pm
Tim Wiesner
7:00 pm
2025 Fall Ballet
7:30 pm
Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert
7:30 pm
Disney’s Moana Live-to-Film Concert
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm
The event will feature a full-length screening of the beloved movie accompanied by live performances of a unique on-stage musical ensemble of top Hollywood studio musicians, including Polynesian rhythm masters and vocalists, celebrating the music …
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
7:30 pm
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 24 @ 7:30 pm
A zany twist on Bram Stoker’s classic. With bumbling heroes, a quirky Van Helsing, and a hilariously foiled Count Dracula, this Monty Python-meets-Lucille Ball romp blends spooky thrills with laugh-out-loud fun and the sultry charm …
CAMP: A Queer Comedy Showcase, hosted by Veronica Casillas and Wyatt Mckinley
8:00 pm
CAMP: A Queer Comedy Showcase, hosted by Veronica Casillas and Wyatt Mckinley
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Starring Shawn Hayes Jeremy Johnston Mariah Davison Dance party at 10pm.
Fabuloso Improv Comedy
8:00 pm
Fabuloso Improv Comedy
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm
Joe Nichols
8:00 pm
Menahem Pressler Celebration Concert
8:00 pm
Menahem Pressler Celebration Concert
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents Menahem Pressler Celebration Concert. Please join us to celebrate the extraordinary life of Menahem Pressler. This event will include performances by members of the piano department, string department and …
Window Payne Band
8:00 pm
Master’s Recital – Connor Bitterman, Trumpet
8:30 pm
Master’s Recital – Connor Bitterman, Trumpet
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Hank Ruff
9:00 pm
High Street Jack
9:00 pm
High Street Jack
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 S Fairfax Rd Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 9:00 pm – Oct 25 @ 1:00 am
Friday Night Frights Series: DONNIE DARKO
10:00 pm
Friday Night Frights Series: DONNIE DARKO
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 24 @ 10:00 pm
Before Stranger Things combined sci-fi, Spielbergian themes, and ’80s nostalgia Richard Kelly set the the high-water mark with his debut feature, Donnie Darko and unleashed the first cult classic of the new millennium. Donnie is …
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Bedford Farmers’ Market
8:00 am
Bedford Farmers’ Market
@ Lawrence County Courthouse Square, 916 15th St, Bedford
Oct 25 @ 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 …
Brown County Antique Machinery Swap Meet
8:00 am
Brown County Antique Machinery Swap Meet
@ Brown County Fairgrounds, 802 Memorial Drive, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Breakfast and lunch served.
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Ed Lockwood (sets at 9:30am and 11:00am) and MCCSC Elementary School Singers – comprised of six-combined schools with approximately 180 students, and 6 music teachers. They’ll perform this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall.
9:00 am
Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, with entertainment from Ed Lockwood (sets at 9:30am and 11:00am) and MCCSC Elementary School Singers – comprised of six-combined schools with approximately 180 students, and 6 music teachers. They’ll perform this Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on the front steps of City Hall.
@ City Hall Parking Lot, 401 North Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Market goers can 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 artisans provide …
Headstone Restoration Workshop
10:00 am
Headstone Restoration Workshop
@ Rose Hill Cemetry, 1100 West 4th St., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 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 …
Rust Memorial All Day Singing (Sacred Harp tradition)
10:00 am
Rust Memorial All Day Singing (Sacred Harp tradition)
@ St Mark's United Methodist Church, 100 Indiana 46, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Whether you’re a longtime Sacred Harp singer or have never experienced shape note singing before, everyone is welcome to join in this powerful tradition! No musical experience is necessary, just come with an open mind. …
(the final) BadKnees Market Experiment (for 2025)
11:00 am
(the final) BadKnees Market Experiment (for 2025)
@ BadkneesTs 902 West Kirkwood Ave, Suite B, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Bloomington Book Festival Book Swap – Children’s Books
11:00 am
Bloomington Book Festival Book Swap – Children’s Books
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
(Maximum 5 books per participant.)
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House
@ Wylie House Museum, 307 E 2nd St, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
How do you keep your loved ones close? During the 19th century, Victorians considered hair to be a precious material and would create intricately woven pieces of jewelry out of their loved one’s hair. The …
All Ages Day
12:00 pm
All Ages Day
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Bloomington Pumpkin Launch
12:00 pm
Bloomington Pumpkin Launch
@ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm
Watch pumpkins soar through the sky—and maybe even build your own launcher to join the fun! The Bloomington Pumpkin Launch at the Monroe County Fairgrounds is a one-of-a-kind fall tradition where creativity, engineering, and pumpkins …
Caturday Small Business Market & Fall Festival
12:00 pm
Caturday Small Business Market & Fall Festival
@ The Cat's Closet, 223 South Pete Ellis Dr Suite 1 & 2, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Caturday is an adoption event to benefit the cats at the Greene County Humane Society & The Cat’s Closet. Caturday is a family friendly event for all ages! You can enjoy food from various food …
The Journey of Women: Exhibition Opening
12:00 pm
The Journey of Women: Exhibition Opening
@ The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology: 416 N Indiana Ave., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Step into The Journey of Women, a powerful new exhibition celebrating Yemeni women and the exquisite silver jewelry and textiles made for them. Handcrafted by master silversmiths, these stunning works tell stories of identity, heritage, and …
Cider Fest 2025
1:00 pm
Cider Fest 2025
@ Bloomington Community Orchard, 2120 South Highland Ave., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Held at the Bloomington Community Orchard, the event features interactive activities like cider pressing, apple tastings, kids’ games (including pumpkin painting and face painting), a harvest haiku station, a bee demo, poetry readings, an orchard …
Open Day at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead
1:00 pm
Open Day at the Hinkle-Garton Farmstead
@ Hinkle-Garton Farmstead, 2920 E.10th Street, Bloomington,
Oct 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
In addition to tours of the beautifully decorated farmhouse, Friday Musicale and The Bloomington Old-Time Music & Dance Group will be hosting music in the parlor. Performances will include a cappella group Cloud 7 singing …
Ross Benson
1:00 pm
Fall Ballet (performances at 2pm & 7:30pm)
2:00 pm
Fall Ballet (performances at 2pm & 7:30pm)
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 2:00 pm
Description: Chopiniana Mikhail Fokine In 1972, New York City Ballet premiered this version of Mikail Fokine’s Les Sylphides, widely thought to be the first ballet about solely mood and dance. Restaged by Russian-born prima ballerina …
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
Oct 25 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ adults.
New Americas Cinema – THE HISTORY OF SOUND
4:00 pm
New Americas Cinema – THE HISTORY OF SOUND
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm
A visually stunning exploration of the human condition featuring two of the most exciting actors working today, this film follows two young men who set out to record the lives, voices, and music of their …
Halloween With The Horses
5:00 pm
Halloween With The Horses
@ PALS, 7644 W Elwren Rd., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
People & Animal Learning Services presents a family-friendly fall festival benefiting PALS! Enjoy live music, food trucks, vendors, trick or treating on the sensory trail, and plenty of photo ops! This beloved annual event brings …
Amanda Webb
6:00 pm
Gene Fugate
6:00 pm
Gene Fugate
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
KP & the WLGs // Dakota Curtis and the Dark
6:00 pm
KP & the WLGs // Dakota Curtis and the Dark
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doors at 5:30pm KP & the WLGs https://kirstenpeckham9.bandcamp.com/album/the-end-is-nigh Kirsten Peckham is a singer-songwriter from the Louisville, Kentucky area. Her musical style is influenced by a wide variety of genres, including soul, jazz, rockabilly, folk, and …
Steve Hickman
6:00 pm
Yellow Banks
6:00 pm
Yellow Banks
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Chad Daniels, shows at 7:00 & 9:30
7:00 pm
Chad Daniels, shows at 7:00 & 9:30
@ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm
With over a billion streams across his 8 albums, Chad Daniels is one of the most listened-to comedians of all time. He’s made 6 late-night appearances is one of only 13 comics ever featured on …
Hippies and Cowboys Music Festival Featuring Hyryder, Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders and 3 Beards Strummin’ (with a pre-party happening 3-6pm in the parking lot)
7:00 pm
Hippies and Cowboys Music Festival Featuring Hyryder, Cody Ikerd and the Sidewinders and 3 Beards Strummin’ (with a pre-party happening 3-6pm in the parking lot)
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm
A special Shakedown Street pre-party with live music will take place in the Brown County Music Center parking lot from 3-6 p.m.
McRobbie’s Choice Series: The Confession/L’aveu
7:00 pm
McRobbie’s Choice Series: The Confession/L’aveu
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm
In 1950s communist Czechoslovakia, a government minister (Yves Montand), a war veteran who has long been a loyal party man, leads a relatively comfortable life with wife Lise (Montand’s real-life spouse Simone Signoret). However, he …
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975): Interactive Screening; shows at 7:00 and 11:00 pm
7:00 pm
Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975): Interactive Screening; shows at 7:00 and 11:00 pm
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:00 pm
Constellation Stage & Screen celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with an interactive screening at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Grab your props, shout your favorite callbacks, and dance in the aisles to celebrate this …
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
7:30 pm
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm
A zany twist on Bram Stoker’s classic. With bumbling heroes, a quirky Van Helsing, and a hilariously foiled Count Dracula, this Monty Python-meets-Lucille Ball romp blends spooky thrills with laugh-out-loud fun and the sultry charm …
International Art Project’s Halloween Party (Dress Code: Formal or Costume)
7:30 pm
International Art Project’s Halloween Party (Dress Code: Formal or Costume)
@ 212 West 4th St., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm
Step into a night of ghouls, glam and purpose–where your costume, your ticket, and your presence help bring clean water to over 6,000 people in Niger.
Center for Electronic and Computer Music Faculty Concert
8:00 pm
Center for Electronic and Computer Music Faculty Concert
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Faculty/Guest Recital – John Gibson, Jeffrey Hass (guest), Chi Wang, and Alicyn Warren, composers; Drew Neal, drum set (guest) Repertoire Chi Wang: Refractions: Paths of Knowing (2025, U.S. premiere) John Gibson: Slipstream (2025, premiere) Chi …
Cicada Cinema: HAUSU
8:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: HAUSU
@ Upland Brewing Wood Shop, 354 West 11th Street, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 8:00 pm
Synopsis: How to describe Nobuhiko Obayashi’s indescribable 1977 movie House (Hausu)? As a psychedelic ghost tale? A stream-of-consciousness bedtime story? An episode of Scooby-Doo as directed by Mario Bava? Any of the above will do …
Impasse Band
8:00 pm
Lost Cause
8:00 pm
SOUNDS FROM THE BLACK HOLE: Bad History Month // Let Me Hear You // Exurn>>Without Whom
8:00 pm
Jukebox Luke
9:00 pm
SpookySexyGhoul, with a dance party at 11pm with DJ KYROBPAQ
9:00 pm
SpookySexyGhoul, with a dance party at 11pm with DJ KYROBPAQ
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Twirlisha Devine hosts and produces SpookySexyGhoul a Halloween burlesque show! Come one, come all to see this stunning cast bring you sensual numbers!! Performers include: Elle Ess Dee, Haute Hunny, Oliver Closeoff, Clementine Delite, and …
Karaoke
9:30 pm
Karaoke
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 9:30 pm
Spewed (ky) w/ Desensitize & A Ruinous Wake
10:30 pm
Spewed (ky) w/ Desensitize & A Ruinous Wake
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 25 @ 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
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bloomington Book Festival Book Swap – Fiction/Nonfiction Books
11:00 am
Bloomington Book Festival Book Swap – Fiction/Nonfiction Books
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
(Maximum 5 books per participant.)
Survivors of Suicide
12:15 pm
Survivors of Suicide
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm
Father Kentucky
1:00 pm
Lesbian Tea Dance: Halloween Edition! (21+)
1:00 pm
Lesbian Tea Dance: Halloween Edition! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Dress up and hang out with us for the afternoon! Sandys Pizza, scary drink specials (NA options, always!), the pool table out, Gwen will be boot blacking again, and we’ll be enjoying the fall weather!! …
Mobility Aids Lending Library
1:00 pm
Mobility Aids Lending Library
@ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL) is an initiative started by a local group of women with physical disabilities known as “The Wheelie Women” to serve the greater Monroe County community. The MALL program matches …
Taylor Hernly
1:00 pm
Bloomington Zine Club
2:00 pm
Bloomington Zine Club
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Fiber Arts & Creative Crafts
2:00 pm
Fiber Arts & Creative Crafts
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Please join us this month as we decide whether to continue offering these casual afternoons for creative crafters to enjoy time together in the relaxing and inspiring surroundings of Juniper Art Gallery! These are gatherings …
Michael Norris
2:00 pm
Michael Norris
@ Butler Winery & Vineyards, 6200 E Robinson Rd, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Big New Jail…Really?–a panel hosted by Care Not Cages
3:00 pm
Big New Jail…Really?–a panel hosted by Care Not Cages
@ Unitarian Universalist Church meeting room, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
You are invited to a panel about the proposed new Monroe County Jail. The discussion will feature Charlotte Zietlow, former City Council and County Commissioner president, Philip A. Amerson, former president of Garret-Evangelical and Claremont …
Jacobs Harp Academy Harp Ensemble – Halloween Concert
3:00 pm
Jacobs Harp Academy Harp Ensemble – Halloween Concert
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A Virtual Town Hall, “Polarization: What Should We Do About It”
4:00 pm
A Virtual Town Hall, “Polarization: What Should We Do About It”
@ Interested listeners should look up this event on the WFHB calendar to find the link to register for this event.
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The online topic, “Polarization: What Should We Do About It”, will bring together individuals from our two communities, including representatives from a range of groups such as Rotary, city council, student organizations, the faith community, …
Rainbow Elders Halloween-Themed Pitch In and Meeting
4:00 pm
Rainbow Elders Halloween-Themed Pitch In and Meeting
@ First Untied Church, 2420 East Third Street, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sunday Session: Joe Strunk, Limestone Nomads
4:00 pm
Sunday Session: Joe Strunk, Limestone Nomads
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm
Twin Peaks Season 1, Episodes 3, 4, and 5
4:00 pm
Twin Peaks Season 1, Episodes 3, 4, and 5
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm
Episode 3 (“Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer”): Ben Horne’s brother, Jerry, arrives in Twin Peaks; together they travel to One Eyed Jack’s and meet with the madam, Blackie O’Reilly. Audrey leaves a …
Dakota Curtis and the Dark Album Release Concert ‘The Loneliness’
5:00 pm
Dakota Curtis and the Dark Album Release Concert ‘The Loneliness’
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tom Segura: Come Together
6:00 pm
Tom Segura: Come Together
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm
Actor, comedian and writer Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. He is currently selling out venues all over the world on his Come Together tour. This follows his highly …
VLF Trio, w/special guest vocalist Katie Thompson
6:00 pm
VLF Trio, w/special guest vocalist Katie Thompson
@ Friendly Beasts Cider Company, 222 West 2nd Street, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tarot Card Collective
6:30 pm
Tarot Card Collective
@ Oak, 116 W 6th St., Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
This series is designed to guide you on a journey from mystery to mastery, deepening both your tarot practice and your trust in yourself. Each session focuses on one card, explored through a unique lens …
Junior Brown
8:00 pm
Choral Compline by Candlelight – Jeffrey Smith, director
9:00 pm
Choral Compline by Candlelight – Jeffrey Smith, director
@ Alumni Hall, Indiana Memorial Union, 900 E 7th Street, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm
The bedtime singing of monks and nuns, Compline (pronounced “KOMP-lin”) consists of Gregorian Chant and choral music lasting approximately twenty minutes. Its repertoire includes masterworks by Tallis, Victoria, Byrd and Palestrina, together with compositions of …
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
9:00 pm
Karaoke w/ Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 26 @ 9:00 pm
It’s a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
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VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Jeanette C.
1:30 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Jeanette C.
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Age 18 and up.
Homework Help Hour (ages 12-19)
4:00 pm
Homework Help Hour (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space Conference Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop by the Downtown Library Teen Space Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions held twice a week. Ages 12-19.
Autumn Alchemy: Meditation Series
5:30 pm
Autumn Alchemy: Meditation Series
@ Oak, 116 W 6th St., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to join Trista Price, Energy Intuitive with Healing Sacred Space, this October at OAK for a transformative meditation series that harnesses the month’s magical energy. Each week, connect with mind, body, and spirit …
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+)
6:00 pm
Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every Monday includes fun skating, cardio challenges, dance moves, skills lessons, a good stretch, and support from veteran roller derby skaters. Activities are focused on advanced beginner to skilled skaters. ALL adults are welcome
Bloomington Expressive Arts Training presents Beat Fall Show
7:00 pm
Bloomington Expressive Arts Training presents Beat Fall Show
@ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance
7:00 pm
Swing Dance Club at IU: Monday Lessons, followed by a Social Dance
@ Indiana Memorial Union, Georgian Room, 900 East 7th St., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance. Email: [email protected]
Brent Wallarab Jazz Ensemble
8:00 pm
Brent Wallarab Jazz Ensemble
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Description: About the Director Brent Wallarab is David N. Baker Professor of Jazz Studies and associate professor of music in jazz studies at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Since 1991, he has been lead trombonist …
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 27 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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Tai Chi with Yel
9:15 am
Tai Chi with Yel
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
B-Town Art co-op
11:00 am
B-Town Art co-op
@ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District
11:00 am
Food Truck Tuesday at the Trades District
@ 617 N Madison St. Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up)
1:00 pm
Drop-in Tech Help (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Need help using or setting up a new device? Trying to access the Library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks? Learning how to use Zoom? Drop in for one-on-one help and learn new digital skills.
BCPL Craft Club: Beaded Spiders (13 +)
5:30 pm
BCPL Craft Club: Beaded Spiders (13 +)
@ Meeting Rooms B & C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Oct 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Registration is requested. Make your own eerily elegant spider decoration with sparkly beads and wire. For adults and teens 13 and older. All tools and materials provided. Space is limited. Registration requested.
Author Event: An evening in conversation with local author, photographer, and journalist Steven Higgs, celebrating the release of his new book, “Andy Mahler and the Hoosier National: The Folk Hero and the Forest He Loves.”
6:00 pm
Author Event: An evening in conversation with local author, photographer, and journalist Steven Higgs, celebrating the release of his new book, “Andy Mahler and the Hoosier National: The Folk Hero and the Forest He Loves.”
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Community Kundalini Yoga
6:00 pm
Community Kundalini Yoga
@ Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class; then we get into the movements and meditations to feel …
Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam
6:00 pm
Muddy Boots Dart Club & Music Jam
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Oct 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome.
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm
Additional Films and Guests Series: BYE BYE TIBERIAS w/Q&A
7:00 pm
Additional Films and Guests Series: BYE BYE TIBERIAS w/Q&A
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm
Years after leaving Palestine to pursue an acting career, Emmy-nominated Hiam Abbass returns with her daughter in this intimate documentary about four generations of women and their shared legacy of separation. Set between past and …
Carillon Studio Halloween Recital – Students of Elijah Buerk
7:00 pm
Carillon Studio Halloween Recital – Students of Elijah Buerk
@ Metz Carillon, Arboretum Gazebo, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“The Midnight Hour” | Works by Matthias van den Gheyn, John Courter, and Jean Miller alongside classics like J. S. Bach’s Toccata in D Minor, Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera,” Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” …
HOOMAC Community Songwriter Night: Timothy JW Baker, High Water Troubadours, Nick Ivanovich Sahaidachny
7:00 pm
HOOMAC Community Songwriter Night: Timothy JW Baker, High Water Troubadours, Nick Ivanovich Sahaidachny
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sacred Harp (also known as ‘Shape Note’) Singing
7:00 pm
Sacred Harp (also known as ‘Shape Note’) Singing
@ the Big Blue house at 520 West 6th St. (enter in the back), Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Society for Creative Anachronism
7:00 pm
Society for Creative Anachronism
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
8:00 pm
Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 8:00 pm
Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos – Jeremy Allen Group 2 & John Raymond Group 2
8:30 pm
Hot Tuesdays: Jazz Combos – Jeremy Allen Group 2 & John Raymond Group 2
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 28 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
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Wednesday Farmers’ Market
7:00 am
Wednesday Farmers’ Market
@ Bloomingfoods Co-op (East) Market parking lot, 3220 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm
The 44th Year! With: Fruits, Vegetables, Flowers, Plants and other Summer Produce
Meet the Funders (18+)
9:30 am
Meet the Funders (18+)
@ Meeting Rooms 1B & C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Please register if interested In the speed-networking sessions that follow, local organization representatives will talk about what they fund and what they look for when selecting nonprofits to fund. Come prepared to ask questions of …
Halloween Story-time
10:30 am
Halloween Story-time
@ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Join us for a special Halloween storytime! Dress up in your favorite costume for silly stories of ghosts, monsters, and pumpkins. Ages birth–6.
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Paula S.
1:30 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Paula S.
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Kids Cook
4:30 pm
Kids Cook
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 29 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
No registration required for this hands-on class that teaches kids of all ages confidence and curiosity in the kitchen. Try new recipes, inspired by the pantry and the garden, each week.
Folklore Night
6:00 pm
Folklore Night
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Presentations celebrating community & culture every last Wednesday of the month.
Meet IU Men’s Basketball Coach Darian DeVries & support The Boys & Girls Club
6:00 pm
Meet IU Men’s Basketball Coach Darian DeVries & support The Boys & Girls Club
@ Andrew Davis Clothiers,101 W Kirkwood Ave Suite 119, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Coach will be present for a meet & greet, photos, and Q&A from 6:30-7:15. Players will be present for the duration.
Paint the Town Dead
6:00 pm
Paint the Town Dead
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a hauntingly good time as we get into the Halloween spirit with pottery painting projects that are equal parts spooky and stylish. Think skull mugs, black cats, ghostly candle holders, and more—ready for you …
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
6:15 pm
Spencer PRIDE Dancers
@ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer
Oct 29 @ 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
Oct 29 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Tick Talk with Kenny Holsclaw, naturalist, invasive species remover, and tick enthusiast
6:30 pm
Tick Talk with Kenny Holsclaw, naturalist, invasive species remover, and tick enthusiast
@ 4898 E Heritage Woods Road, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Seed ticks? Alpha-gal? Dogs and Lonestars? What’s it all mean? This year’s tick season has been extremely active, but there are many ways you can protect yourself. Join us for a “Tick Talk” with Kenny …
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 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 6:30 pm
Guest Historical Performance Master Class – Reginald Mobley, countertenor
7:00 pm
Guest Historical Performance Master Class – Reginald Mobley, countertenor
@ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Five Friends Master Class Series – Honoring Georgina Joshi
Nicholas Graham Hall
7:00 pm
Nicholas Graham Hall
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Weekly Contra Dance, w/music by Sam Bartlett’s All Star Tunes Students and calling by Kyla Wargel. Beginner lesson at 7pm
7:00 pm
Weekly Contra Dance, w/music by Sam Bartlett’s All Star Tunes Students and calling by Kyla Wargel. Beginner lesson at 7pm
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm Feature dance 7:30pm-9:30pm
Pages to Prisoners Pack-a-Thon (21+)
7:30 pm
Pages to Prisoners Pack-a-Thon (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 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 …
Symphonic Band – Eric M. Smedley, conductor
8:00 pm
Symphonic Band – Eric M. Smedley, conductor
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 29 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Description: Featuring graduate student conductor Ally Capone Repertoire Joan Tower: Fascinating Ribbons (2001) Joni Greene: Out of the Shadows, Love Shines (2017) Cooper Wood: Anatomy of a Spark (2025, premiere) Reynaldo Hahn: Le bal de Béatrice …
Out of Office
10:00 pm
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Trick-or-Treat Story-time
10:00 am
Trick-or-Treat Story-time
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 30 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
This special edition of Preschool Storytime will feature not-too-spooky stories and will end with trick-or-treating around the Ellettsville Branch. Come in costume! Ages 3–6
Dine Out for the Library at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
11:00 am
Dine Out for the Library at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
@ BJ's Restaurant, 411 S College Mall Rd, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Show a flyer found here while at BJ’s: https://mcpl.info/friends/dine-out. Support the Library while eating local! Dine Out at designated locations and a percentage of your tab will go toward Friends of the Library fundraising for …
Senior Movie Series: Knives Out
2:00 pm
Senior Movie Series: Knives Out
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 30 @ 2:00 pm
Doors at 1:00. 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, …
Garden Workday
4:00 pm
Garden Workday
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Drop in when you can, drop out when you need. Join us for this weekly workday to tend our community garden. Come to learn, or come to share your skill. All levels of garden experience …
John Danner playing a set of acoustic guitar tunes
4:00 pm
John Danner playing a set of acoustic guitar tunes
@ FRANCISCO DE BORGA COFFEE SHOP, 20 South Main St., Linton
Oct 30 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Open Mic Night
5:00 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
6:00 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Author Event with Sanya Carley & David Konisky, co-authors of Power Lines: The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition.
6:00 pm
Author Event with Sanya Carley & David Konisky, co-authors of Power Lines: The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition.
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pumpkin Carving Contest (w/pumpkins provided)
6:00 pm
Pumpkin Carving Contest (w/pumpkins provided)
@ Story Inn, 6404 IN-135 South, Nashville
Oct 30 @ 6:00 pm
A1/Atlas Celestial Object Discussion Group
7:00 pm
A1/Atlas Celestial Object Discussion Group
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam Halloween Party, hosted by Homemade Jam
7:00 pm
Bloomington Blues Jam Halloween Party, hosted by Homemade Jam
@ Porthole Inn, 8939 E Southshore Drive, Unionville
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Host band plays 7-8pm Jam runs 8-10pm
Disney’s Haunted Mansion (2023)
7:00 pm
Disney’s Haunted Mansion (2023)
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Steve Hickman
7:00 pm
Hill Folk Music Series: Steve Hickman
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Octubafest 2025: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Anthony Kniffen and Gail Robertson
7:00 pm
Octubafest 2025: Tuba/Euphonium Studio Recital – Students of Anthony Kniffen and Gail Robertson
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
IU Theatre presents: THE PROM
7:30 pm
IU Theatre presents: THE PROM
@ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 N. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm
When Emma, a high schooler in small-town Indiana, is banned from bringing her girlfriend to prom, a group of Broadway has-beens swoop in to help… and hopefully revive their own careers. This musical is a …
Mamma Mania: ABBA Tribute Band
7:30 pm
Mamma Mania: ABBA Tribute Band
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 30 @ 7:30 pm
Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s with 2025’s #1 booked ABBA Tribute! Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music’s most iconic groups to life. With their dazzling costumes, …
Comedy Open-Mic Night
8:00 pm
Comedy Open-Mic Night
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm
Each comedian is asked to do no more than five minutes of completely original material. While we do not care about foul language in your set, we do not allow racist, homophobic, transphobic or rape/female …
QUEENS OF THE DEAD (Cicada Cinema Screening)
8:00 pm
QUEENS OF THE DEAD (Cicada Cinema Screening)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
On the night of a colossal warehouse drag show in Brooklyn, a zombie apocalypse erupts, transforming the venue into a battlefield. A diverse group of drag queens, club kids, and frenemies must set aside their …
Roldan/Reist/Brown, Opening Set: Miranda Spatula
8:00 pm
Roldan/Reist/Brown, Opening Set: Miranda Spatula
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Doors at 7:30pm Charles Roldan – Drums Nadia Reist – Trumpet David Brown – Guitar Opening Set from Miranda Spatula
Selektor Willie DJ Set
8:00 pm
Selektor Willie DJ Set
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm
University Orchestra – Thomas Wilkins, conductor
8:00 pm
University Orchestra – Thomas Wilkins, conductor
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Repertoire Daugherty: Strut (1994) Walker: Lyric for strings (1946) Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Minor, Op. 35 (1933) Tchaikovsky: Serenade in C Major, Op. 48 (1880) About the Conductor: Thomas Wilkins is principal …
SCUBA
10:00 pm
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Community Christmas
9:00 am
Community Christmas
@ Solsberry Community Church, 10051 E Wilkerson Drive, Solsberry
Oct 31 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Holiday bazaar featuring Christmas décor, canned goods and gifts. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Solsberry Community Church at Facebook.com
Halloween Party (ages 12-19)
3:00 pm
Halloween Party (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Oct 31 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Celebrate the spookiest day of the year with games, crafts, and snacks.
John Danner playing a set of acoustic guitar tunes
4:00 pm
John Danner playing a set of acoustic guitar tunes
@ FRANCISCO DE BORGA COFFEE SHOP, 20 South Main St., Linton
Oct 31 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Local Clay Potters’ Guild 27th Annual Holiday Show
4:00 pm
Local Clay Potters’ Guild 27th Annual Holiday Show
@ Monroe Convention Center, 302 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Members of Local Clay Potters’ Guild, along with Michigan guest artist Ed Brownlee, will present a wide variety of colorful functional dinnerware and serving pieces, jewelry and whimsical freestanding and wall sculptures for home and …
Scary-Oke
5:00 pm
The University tWits Sketch Comedy Group Performance
5:00 pm
The University tWits Sketch Comedy Group Performance
@ Ballantine Hall 013, 1020 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We need a performance space that can accommodate audience sizes of about 250 people that also has a stage for us to perform on. During our performance, we require access to the stage lights, sound, …
Closing Gathering for the 18th Annual Bloomington Community Altar Celebrating The Dead
6:00 pm
Closing Gathering for the 18th Annual Bloomington Community Altar Celebrating The Dead
@ Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The altar celebrates the ancestors, both distant and near, recent and ancient. We invite visitors to contribute to the altar in honor of their deceased loved ones. There are pens and paper available to write …
KnockOut Karaoke with Keith and Kim
6:00 pm
KnockOut Karaoke with Keith and Kim
@ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Paint the Town Dead
6:00 pm
Paint the Town Dead
@ Gather, 116 N Walnut Ave, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us for a hauntingly good time as we get into the Halloween spirit with pottery painting projects that are equal parts spooky and stylish. Think skull mugs, black cats, ghostly candle holders, and more—ready for you …
Rainwater
6:00 pm
Rainwater
@ On the Rocks (Terrace), Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville
Oct 31 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Zach Benge
6:00 pm
Family Nights: Murder Mystery Night
6:30 pm
Family Nights: Murder Mystery Night
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Help us crack unsolved murder cases and unleash your inner detective! Join us for an exciting evening of intrigue as we unravel captivating murder mysteries at our Friday night event in the bookstore! Your detective …
Abbie Thomas & Shiny Shiny Black
7:00 pm
Abbie Thomas & Shiny Shiny Black
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
7:00 pm
Bakers Junction Haunted Train
@ Bakers Junction Railroad Museum, 7898 S Fairfax Rd, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You start the Haunted Train in the Kids Train station, it is just FUN for the kids with games & things to see nothing scary! Then the brave go to the Haunted Train station & …
Halloween at the Creek: Featuring Homemade Jam
7:00 pm
Halloween at the Creek: Featuring Homemade Jam
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
Slice and Dice Double Feature: Clown in a Cornfield + Red Rooms
7:00 pm
Slice and Dice Double Feature: Clown in a Cornfield + Red Rooms
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:00 pm
Clown in a Cornfield (Eli Craig, USA, 2025, R): From the director of the beloved Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, Clown in a Cornfield is…exactly what it sounds like. In a fading midwestern town, beloved …
Zion Crossroads
7:00 pm
An Evening of Spooky Music, Candy, and Fun. Hosted by the IU Organ Department
7:30 pm
An Evening of Spooky Music, Candy, and Fun. Hosted by the IU Organ Department
@ St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 East 3rd St., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm
We hope that you can join us for a spooky night of organ music.
IU Theatre presents: THE PROM
7:30 pm
IU Theatre presents: THE PROM
@ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 N. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm
When Emma, a high schooler in small-town Indiana, is banned from bringing her girlfriend to prom, a group of Broadway has-beens swoop in to help… and hopefully revive their own careers. This musical is a …
The Graveyard Stompers Halloween Concert
7:30 pm
The Graveyard Stompers Halloween Concert
@ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South South Van Buren, Nashville, IN
Oct 31 @ 7:30 pm
Sponsored by Hills O’ Brown Vacation Rentals Trick-or-Treat, then join The Graveyard Stompers for a frightfully fun night featuring the “Time Warp,” “Monster Mash,” “Thriller,” and more spooktacular hits! Wake the dead with The Graveyard Stompers—a …
Halloween Cover Show (A BENEFIT FOR MIDDLE WAY HOUSE)
8:00 pm
Halloween Cover Show (A BENEFIT FOR MIDDLE WAY HOUSE)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm
Doors at 7pm YOU ALREADY KNEW YOU WERE GOING TO BE THERE, & NOW YOU KNOW WHO ALL IS GOING TO ‘BE THERE’ TITLE FRIGHT (Title Fight) ASS FAULT (Pavement) CODA CANYON (Doobie Brothers) SQUISHING …
Tom Harold & The Fallin’ Angels
8:00 pm
Tom Harold & The Fallin’ Angels
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Oct 31 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Octubaween! | Octubafest 2025: Faculty Recital – Tony Kniffen, tuba; Gail Robertson, euphonium
8:30 pm
Octubaween! | Octubafest 2025: Faculty Recital – Tony Kniffen, tuba; Gail Robertson, euphonium
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm
About the Artists Anthony Kniffen is adjunct professor of music in tuba at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music and principal tuba at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra (ISO). Gail Robertson is visiting professor of music in …
REM Tribute (Encore Performance)
8:45 pm
REM Tribute (Encore Performance)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 8:45 pm – 11:00 pm
Doors at 8:30pm REM Tribute Bloomington Rocksters tipping the hat to the band from Athens, GA. Featuring: Chris Kupersmith / Jim Beck / David England / Jeff Cannon / Josh Bennet / Kenny Childers / …
Midnight Drive
9:00 pm
Midnight Drive
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 9:00 pm – Nov 1 @ 1:00 am
Welcome to the Neighborhood, w/OPAL
9:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood, w/OPAL
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 9:00 pm
Halloween Dance Party
10:00 pm
Halloween Dance Party
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 10:00 pm – Nov 1 @ 3:00 am
Merry Gay Christmas! Oliver and Starletta will judge the costume contest at 10pm! Otherwise we’re just partying!
Halloween Costume Bash w/ Master Hunter (Lafayette), The Devil Let us, & Ritual Spell
10:30 pm
Halloween Costume Bash w/ Master Hunter (Lafayette), The Devil Let us, & Ritual Spell
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 10:30 pm
Halloween costume contest hosted by The Devil Let us Before their set.
Hardcore Halloween Double Feature: The Fog + Tetsuo: The Iron Man
11:00 pm
Hardcore Halloween Double Feature: The Fog + Tetsuo: The Iron Man
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Oct 31 @ 11:00 pm
The Hardcore Halloween double feature you’ve been waiting for with two notorious horror hound classics. 45th anniversary screening for The Fog. The Fog (John Carpenter, USA, 1980, R): Master of Horror John Carpenter’s story of …
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