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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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	1 VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Jeanette C. (18+) 1:30 pm VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Jeanette C. (18+) @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 1 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Age 18 and up. Viewing Party – Five Nights at Freddy’s (ages 12-19) 4:30 pm Viewing Party – Five Nights at Freddy’s (ages 12-19) @ Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 1 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Join us for a screening of “Five Nights at Freddy’s.” We’ll celebrate the release of the sequel by watching the first movie while we enjoy snacks and good conversation. Bloomington Redevelopment Commission 5:00 pm Bloomington Redevelopment Commission @ McCloskey Conference Room #135, City Hall, 401 N Morton St., Bloomington, Dec 1 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets https://bloomington.zoom.us/j/87934722722?pwd=u8dcmweM7JUE8uxBojJO716QpClNta.1 Animal Management Commission Meeting 6:00 pm Animal Management Commission Meeting @ City of Bloomington Animal Shelter, 3410 S Walnut St, Bloomington Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) 6:00 pm Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 Chamber Music Recital – Students of the Historical Performance Institute 7:00 pm Chamber Music Recital – Students of the Historical Performance Institute @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance. Email: [email protected] 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 Dec 1 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!	2 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 Dec 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets 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. Free HIV & HCV Testing (18+) 2:00 pm Free HIV & HCV Testing (18+) @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Receive free testing for HIV and HCV, as well as referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication. People and Animal Learning Services 2:45 pm People and Animal Learning Services @ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 2 @ 2:45 pm – 4:45 pm Tickets 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 Dec 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Drop by the Downtown Library Teen Space Study Room to get some homework help during these free, in-person sessions held twice a week. 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 Dec 2 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 2 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Chamber Music Recital – Students of the Historical Performance Institute 7:00 pm Chamber Music Recital – Students of the Historical Performance Institute @ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets New Americas Cinema Series: THE MASTERMIND 7:00 pm New Americas Cinema Series: THE MASTERMIND @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Celebrated filmmaker Kelly Reichardt (First Cow, Showing Up) directs an unforgettable Josh O’Connor in her latest Cannes triumph. In a sedate Massachusetts suburb circa 1970, unemployed family man and amateur art thief J.B. Mooney sets … The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023) 7:00 pm The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (2023) @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Delaney Bailey, with This House is Creaking (18+) 8:00 pm Delaney Bailey, with This House is Creaking (18+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 2 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Though she may not exactly be putting brush to canvas, Delaney Bailey imprints heavy feelings of heartbreak, betrayal, isolation, and uncertainty onto her music with alternately ethereal and expressive vocals. Her dynamic voice feels right … Master’s Recital – Peter Papadopoulos, baritone 8:30 pm Master’s Recital – Peter Papadopoulos, baritone @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 2 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets DJ Smitty 10:00 pm DJ Smitty @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 2 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	3 Discovery Time 10:00 am Discovery Time @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 3 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages 2 – 6 and their caregivers VITAL English Language Group – Solving Mysteries in English with Mik B. (18+) 10:30 am VITAL English Language Group – Solving Mysteries in English with Mik B. (18+) @ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Friends of the Brown County Library Board Meeting (ages 19+) 1:00 pm Friends of the Brown County Library Board Meeting (ages 19+) @ Meeting Room A, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Kids Cook 4:30 pm Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 3 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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. Bad Movie Club – Jack Frost 5:00 pm Bad Movie Club – Jack Frost @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets Registration is requested. Join us to spend your evening heckling a movie so bad, you’ll question how it was ever made. We’ll have themed snacks and a worst watcher award up for grabs at the … Student Chamber Music Recital 5:00 pm Student Chamber Music Recital @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 3 @ 5:30 pm Tickets A group for those who have lost a spouse/partner. Open to the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Contact [email protected] for more information. Monroe County Community Theater Audition Prep: Grand Night 6:00 pm Monroe County Community Theater Audition Prep: Grand Night @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets WFHB Volunteer Orientation 6:00 pm WFHB Volunteer Orientation @ WFHB, 108 West 4th St., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Interested in volunteering with WFHB? Learn more about how you can get involved. Opportunities are available in news, music, engineering and more! 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 Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Self-Advocates Meeting 6:30 pm Self-Advocates Meeting @ Stone Belt, 2815 East 10th St., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Cosmic Songwriter’s Showcase (4th Anniversary) with Mya Nickole, Mary Devitt, Josh Lewis, Chris Long will perform and Dakota Curtis and Oso Blues host 7:00 pm Cosmic Songwriter’s Showcase (4th Anniversary) with Mya Nickole, Mary Devitt, Josh Lewis, Chris Long will perform and Dakota Curtis and Oso Blues host @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Doors at 6:30pm Elias Fisher 7:00 pm Elias Fisher @ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets New Americas Cinema Series: THE LAST CLASS 7:00 pm New Americas Cinema Series: THE LAST CLASS @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Robert Reich, the former U.S. Secretary of Labor, might be famous for his public service, best-selling books, and viral social media posts, but he always considered teaching his true calling. Drawing on his lifetime in … Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, w/open band led by Bobcat Opossum and open calling. Beginner lesson at 7pm. 7:00 pm Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, w/open band led by Bobcat Opossum and open calling. Beginner lesson at 7pm. @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm feature dance 7:30-9:30pm Lucas Hendershot Band (followed by Improv Jam at 9pm) 7:30 pm Lucas Hendershot Band (followed by Improv Jam at 9pm) @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm Tickets 6 Foot Blonde 10:00 pm 6 Foot Blonde @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 3 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	4 Tech Help Thursday 2:00 pm Tech Help Thursday @ Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Drop in for help with your smartphones, tablets or laptops. No appointment required, just ask at the check out desk. Get help: Installing apps for ebooks, audiobooks and videos Setting up email Recovering passwords Navigating … Homemade Grain-Free Crackers and Tapas Workshop 5:00 pm Homemade Grain-Free Crackers and Tapas Workshop @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 4 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Vickie is back and ready to show you how to make delicious, grain-free crackers and tapas from scratch. Perfect for the end-of-the-year celebrations! Register in the pantry or at mhcfoodpantry.org/education Food + Friends + Folk Music (from Naomi Satterfield) 6:00 pm Food + Friends + Folk Music (from Naomi Satterfield) @ 200 East Southern Drive, Bloomington Dec 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets An opportunity to make new friends and enjoy local, live music. Feel free to bring a food item to share. Tea, coffee and bubble water will be provided. Plenty of time for connecting with others … Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Ladies Sing the Blues 7:00 pm Bloomington Blues Jam, hosted by Ladies Sing the Blues @ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Host band plays 7-8pm Jam runs 8-10pm Cicada Cinema: Baby Assassins 3 (early screening) 7:00 pm Cicada Cinema: Baby Assassins 3 (early screening) @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Reluctantly hard-working assassins Chisato and Mahiro have finally used some PTO for a well-deserved seaside vacation. But when The Agency accidentally double books them for a last minute gig to take out an embezzler, an … Free STD Testing (21+) 7:00 pm Free STD Testing (21+) @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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: Maria Devigili 7:00 pm Hill Folk Music Series: Maria Devigili @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Live Holiday Music with Emily Davis 7:00 pm Live Holiday Music with Emily Davis @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Live: A Christmas Carol 7:00 pm Live: A Christmas Carol @ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington Street, Spencer Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm Tickets This is production by the Owen County Theatre & Arts Alliance. Admission information at www.octaaa.org Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, with opener Father Kentucky (Presented by BloominGrass 2025) 7:00 pm Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, with opener Father Kentucky (Presented by BloominGrass 2025) @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm Tickets BloominGrass is presented by Bloomington Roots and the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Doors at 6:30. Old Crow Medicine Show’s Holiday Hootenanny, featuring Bronwyn Keith-Hynes 7:30 pm Old Crow Medicine Show’s Holiday Hootenanny, featuring Bronwyn Keith-Hynes @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 4 @ 7:30 pm Tickets New Music Ensemble – David Dzubay, director; Melody Eötvös & Kang-Gyu Lee, alumni guest composers 8:00 pm New Music Ensemble – David Dzubay, director; Melody Eötvös & Kang-Gyu Lee, alumni guest composers @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Scott/Not Scott + Step-Twins + The U-Station Agents 8:00 pm Scott/Not Scott + Step-Twins + The U-Station Agents @ Blockhouse Bar, 205 S College Ave, Bloomington Dec 4 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Triple-header featuring Scott/Not Scott (aka Scott Currie), Step-Twins, and The U-Station Agents, 8-10 p.m. Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue. All-Campus Jazz Ensemble & Combo – Peter Goggin, director 8:30 pm All-Campus Jazz Ensemble & Combo – Peter Goggin, director @ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Baby Assassins 3 (late screening) 9:00 pm Baby Assassins 3 (late screening) @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 4 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Reluctantly hard-working assassins Chisato and Mahiro have finally used some PTO for a well-deserved seaside vacation. But when The Agency accidentally double books them for a last minute gig to take out an embezzler, an … Mini Trees with Just Penelope and Kay Krull (18+) 9:00 pm Mini Trees with Just Penelope and Kay Krull (18+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Mini Trees is the solo project of LA-based songwriter Lexi Vega, whose intimate blend of indie and alt pop explores the tension between self-doubt and persistence. Her recent singles unravel cycles of disappointment and growth, … Opal 10:00 pm Opal @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 4 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	5 Art Fair and Bazaar 10:00 am Art Fair and Bazaar @ Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Tickets We carefully select over 20 craftspeople offering their original works in fiber, wood, metal, glass, painting, printmaking and more. You’re invited to join us for our Artist’s Wine and Cheese Reception on Friday afternoon. We … VITAL English Language Group – Conversations on American Culture with David S. (18+) 10:30 am VITAL English Language Group – Conversations on American Culture with David S. (18+) @ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Explore key ideas in the history and culture of the “American Experiment” in English. Readings and videos will be fully explained. Winter Wonderland 12:00 pm Winter Wonderland @ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Banneker is partnering with the Community Family Resources Department and the Commission on the Status of Black Males for a family-friendly celebration of the winter holiday season! Drop in for a photo with Santa and … Animal Hour 3:00 pm Animal Hour @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This program is an opportunity to talk with our animal exhibits staff to learn about WonderLab’s animal ambassadors and what it takes to care for animals from around the world. During this program you can … Art for Earth Bloomington show for Artists for Climate Awareness 5:00 pm Art for Earth Bloomington show for Artists for Climate Awareness @ Bloomington Fine Art Supply, 207 S. Rogers St. Bloomington Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Artists for Climate Awareness uses the power of art to foster climate action, awareness, and advocacy about climate change and environmental issues. Art for Earth Bloomington is a project of the Center for Sustainable Living. Bloomington Printmakers Show Opening Reception 5:00 pm Bloomington Printmakers Show Opening Reception @ The Vault at Gallery Mortgage 121 E 6th Street, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Exhibit dates: Dec 5 – Jan 26; M – F 9am – 5pm Over 20 printmakers will be exhibiting recent work. Special sale at the opening reception including unframed work and special pricing. December Gallery Walk: Emilia Martin “I saw a tree bearing stones in the place of apples and pears” 5:00 pm December Gallery Walk: Emilia Martin “I saw a tree bearing stones in the place of apples and pears” @ Pictura Gallery, 202 South Rogers St, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Before Western science accepted the existence of meteorites, many cultures formed their own beliefs about them. Encounters with the celestial rocks have long inspired fear and reverence. Photographer Emilia Martin is fascinated by the stones, … Doug Dillman 5:00 pm Doug Dillman @ Nashvile House, 15 S Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Ruben Guthrie 5:00 pm Ruben Guthrie @ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets All-Ages Skate and Donate for University Elementary 6:00 pm All-Ages Skate and Donate for University Elementary @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Austin James 6:00 pm Austin James @ 1915 Steakhouse & Bar, 290 E Morgan St, Martinsville Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Books & Brushes 6:00 pm Books & Brushes @ Fables and Fairy Tales, 38 North Main Street, Martinsville Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets We’ve teamed up with The Glazed Gypsy for a tree painting event. You’re invited to enjoy light snacks and drinks while you glaze your 7-inch tree (including base). Brown County Children’s Fund Annual Auction 6:00 pm Brown County Children’s Fund Annual Auction @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Since 1977, our annual auction has been providing new clothes to local children for Christmas! Merchants, artists, craftsman and community members come together and donate items to our auction and there is something for everyone. Gallery Walk Holiday Music by the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s Kamily Trio and Friends 6:00 pm Gallery Walk Holiday Music by the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s Kamily Trio and Friends @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Karaoke 6:00 pm Karaoke @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Winter Wonderland 6:00 pm Winter Wonderland @ Jackson Township Fire Department #5, 4831 Helmsburg Rd, Helmsburg, IN (Brown County) Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Enjoy, hundreds of lights, music and unique sites of Christmas along the self-guided trail. Warm your hands by the fire and enjoy a hot dog, hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn. Santa and Mrs. Claus will … An Evening With Emo Philips, Shows at 7:00 & 9:15 7:00 pm An Evening With Emo Philips, Shows at 7:00 & 9:15 @ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, corner of 4th and Walnut,Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Described by Jay Leno as the best joke writer in America and by Gary Delaney as the best joke writer in the world, Emo Philips has performed over seven thousand stand-up shows in comedy clubs, … First Friday Karaoke, with Kelso 7:00 pm First Friday Karaoke, with Kelso @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets John Ryan 7:00 pm John Ryan @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Live: A Christmas Carol 7:00 pm Live: A Christmas Carol @ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington Street, Spencer Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets This is production by the Owen County Theatre & Arts Alliance. Admission information at www.octaaa.org Open Mic & Jam (all ages) 7:00 pm Open Mic & Jam (all ages) @ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets 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 Open Mic, hosted by Sweet Pea and Rick Fettig 7:00 pm Open Mic, hosted by Sweet Pea and Rick Fettig @ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Doors at 6pm It’s BACK! Come join us for another fantastically fun evening of music this coming Friday, December 5, 2025. It’s a huge stage y’all and it will be all set up for you … Underground Film Series: Images of Asian Music (A Diary from Life 1973-74) + Lodz Symphony 7:00 pm Underground Film Series: Images of Asian Music (A Diary from Life 1973-74) + Lodz Symphony @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Peter Hutton was a prolific experimental filmmaker of landscapes and cities. Like Derek Jarman, his images are often evocative of paintings, but his silent portraits retain a uniquely hypnotic feeling more akin to Nathaniel Dorsky. … It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) 7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 5 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Presented with the permission of the Greatest Gift Corporation. Sooflay with Rearview Rhonda and New Semantics 7:30 pm Sooflay with Rearview Rhonda and New Semantics @ Roses Midwest, 417 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:30 pm Tickets All ages show “The Nutcracker” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky 7:30 pm “The Nutcracker” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Presented by IU Opera & Ballet Theatre. Baroque Orchestra – Ingrid Matthews, director 8:00 pm Baroque Orchestra – Ingrid Matthews, director @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Chris Young: It Must Be Christmas Acoustic Tour with Special Guest MaRynn Taylor 8:00 pm Chris Young: It Must Be Christmas Acoustic Tour with Special Guest MaRynn Taylor @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 5 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Karaoke with Bright Lights 8:00 pm Karaoke with Bright Lights @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Kashus Culpepper 8:00 pm Kashus Culpepper @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 5 @ 8:00 pm Tickets M Squared Duo 8:00 pm M Squared Duo @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 5 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Salsa Night! La Salsoteca Orchestra 8:00 pm Salsa Night! La Salsoteca Orchestra @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 8:00 pm Tickets The American West Band 9:00 pm The American West Band @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 9:00 pm Tickets BRITMAS DANCE PARTY 10:00 pm BRITMAS DANCE PARTY @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 5 @ 10:00 pm Tickets Celebrating the birth of our lord and savior, Britney Spears! Dance party with DJ AXIPITOR at THE BACK DOOR!	6 Cookie Shoppe and Craft Bazaar featuring Art for Climate Protection 8:30 am Cookie Shoppe and Craft Bazaar featuring Art for Climate Protection @ St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 100 SR - 46W, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 8:30 am – 3:00 pm Tickets Consider picking up a wonderful piece of art and helping fund climate work at the same time. Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market with entertainment from Taylor Woodward (9-10:30am) and Ditch Tea Steepers (11am-12:30pm) 9:00 am Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market with entertainment from Taylor Woodward (9-10:30am) and Ditch Tea Steepers (11am-12:30pm) @ Switchyard Park pavilion, 1601 S. Rogers St, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Come for a celebration of harvest, local food, crafts, and community. We can’t wait to see everyone there! The BWFM is the oldest winter market in Indiana as it enters its 20th year serving the … Christmas at The Deck 9:00 am Christmas at The Deck @ Tulip Trestle Observation Deck 2615 N. Viaduct Road, Bloomfield, IN Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Santa Claus is coming to town for the 35th year! Climb aboard the stationary, vintage passenger car to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more. Mail a letter to Santa. Treats for all and … Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery 9:00 am Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery @ Winter Farmers’ Market at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 South Rogers Street, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library if you show your flyer when you visit Muddy Fork at the Winter Farmers’ Market. Art Fair and Bazaar 10:00 am Art Fair and Bazaar @ Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Tickets We carefully select over 20 craftspeople offering their original works in fiber, wood, metal, glass, painting, printmaking and more. We are quite proud of our goods made by church members. Enjoy lunch or a lasagna … Brown County Christkindl Market 10:00 am Brown County Christkindl Market @ Coachlight Square, 65 East Washington St, Nashville Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets The Brown County Christkindl Market is an annual celebration of Christmas during Advent. Initially held in Germany, these popular holiday markets are now held worldwide. Holiday Pottery Market 10:00 am Holiday Pottery Market @ Pottery House Studio, 223 S. Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 13, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets With handmade pottery and gifts created by students from Pottery house studio. Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Pillar Arts Alliance Center @ College Mall, 2894 East 3rd Street, Suite L-10D, Bloomington, Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to stop by to browse a festive collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and makers. From unique artwork to handcrafted gifts, it’s the perfect place to find something special for the … Saturday Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Saturday Children’s Story Hour @ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Dash 4 Shelter 5K, sponsored by Wheeler Mission 10:30 am Dash 4 Shelter 5K, sponsored by Wheeler Mission @ Karst Farm Park, 2450 South Endwright Road, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 10:30 am Tickets The timed 5K route will start and finish at Karst Farm Park with the route exclusively on Karst Farm Greenway. Our event’s proceeds will support Wheeler Mission—Bloomington’s programs and services for those experiencing homelessness in … Families who participate in Nashville’s Annual Stuff a Stocking event may visit the library to enjoy making a small craft. 11:00 am Families who participate in Nashville’s Annual Stuff a Stocking event may visit the library to enjoy making a small craft. @ Meeting Rooms B & C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets Bloomington Alternative Media Fest 12:00 pm Bloomington Alternative Media Fest @ Harmony School, 909 E 2nd St, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets 40+ vendors sharing/selling books, zines, comics and various alternative media. http://bamfzinefest.wordpress.com Community Toy Swap – 12-2 PM is early access for donors, and 2-4 PM is open to all. 12:00 pm Community Toy Swap – 12-2 PM is early access for donors, and 2-4 PM is open to all. @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Hungarian Cultural Association – Mikulas Nap 12:00 pm Hungarian Cultural Association – Mikulas Nap @ Teaching Kitchen, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Winter Wine Market 12:00 pm Winter Wine Market @ Historic Brown County Art Gallery, 1 Artist Drive, Nashville Dec 6 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to join nine Indiana Uplands Wine Country wineries for an exclusive day of shopping, sipping, and holiday cheer. This is a ticketed event: https://indianauplands.com/winter-wine-market/ 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, Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Bloomington Restorations, Inc. (BRI) invites you to the next Museum Open Day at the Hinkle- Garton Farmstead. “Holiday Home” is the theme for this seasonal Open Day. Decorations, music, and fun will be shared to … Ruben Guthrie 1:00 pm Ruben Guthrie @ Nashvile House, 15 S Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Sweet Pea 1:00 pm Sweet Pea @ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Alice in Wonderland presented by Motion Arts Dance Academy, shows at 2:00 & 7:00 2:00 pm Alice in Wonderland presented by Motion Arts Dance Academy, shows at 2:00 & 7:00 @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Geneaology Discussion Group 2:00 pm Geneaology Discussion Group @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E. 6th Street, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets Love family history research? Join a group of fellow enthusiasts monthly at the History Center! Good Dancing-Good People!: An IU African American Dance Company lecture and performance 2:00 pm Good Dancing-Good People!: An IU African American Dance Company lecture and performance @ Monroe County Public Library, Southwest Branch, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Tickets You’re invited to celebrate the ideas of legacy in African and African American cultures with the IU African American Dance Company, then view an exhibit to celebrate their 50th year! This interactive, high-spirited 45-minute lecture … The Singing Hoosiers Present Holiday Chimes – Featuring the IU Wind Ensemble and more!–Shows at 2:00 and 7:30 2:00 pm The Singing Hoosiers Present Holiday Chimes – Featuring the IU Wind Ensemble and more!–Shows at 2:00 and 7:30 @ Indiana University Auditorium, 1211 E 7th St, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm Tickets “The Nutcracker” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky 2:00 pm “The Nutcracker” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Sourdough & Snacks Workshop & Fundraiser 3:00 pm Sourdough & Snacks Workshop & Fundraiser @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen Street, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets In the lead up to winter holidays, we are offering a chance to learn or enhance a new skill, enjoy fresh sourdough with snacks that highlight all we’ve made and learned together in workshops over … Temporary Ice Rink, courtesy of the Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Music Spectacular 3:00 pm Temporary Ice Rink, courtesy of the Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Music Spectacular @ Downtown, 183 N. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, Dec 6 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Martinsville resident Bobby Helms made “Jingle Bell Rock” famous in 1957 as the original artist of the well-known Christmas classic. Over 60 year sold, the song is now one of the biggest selling Christmas songs … CINEkids International Children’s Film Series: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL 4:00 pm CINEkids International Children’s Film Series: THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm Tickets The Muppets’ rendition of Charles Dickens’ classic tale puts a unique twist on that fateful Christmas Eve, when Scrooge (Michael Caine) is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Together with kind, … badknees Holiday Market Experiment + Annual Tradition of the Lighting of the Monolith 5:00 pm badknees Holiday Market Experiment + Annual Tradition of the Lighting of the Monolith @ BadkneesTs 902 West Kirkwood Ave, Suite B, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets We are teaming up with our neighbors, Bloomington Farm Stop, to host our 2nd annual badknees Holiday Market Experiment + Annual Tradition of the Lighting of the Monolith! It is both an indoor and outdoor … Doug Dillman 5:00 pm Doug Dillman @ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Reimagining Opera for Kids “Un-Gala” 5:00 pm Reimagining Opera for Kids “Un-Gala” @ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th Street, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets ROK is a non-profit community arts and education organization based in Bloomington, Indiana. Since 2007, ROK has commissioned and sourced a unique repertoire of opera designed for young audiences. Our goals are to introduce young … First Splatterdaze with the Splattertones 6:00 pm First Splatterdaze with the Splattertones @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Doors at 5:30pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Steve Coner 6:00 pm Steve Coner @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Winter Wonderland 6:00 pm Winter Wonderland @ Jackson Township Fire Department #5, 4831 Helmsburg Rd, Helmsburg, IN (Brown County) Dec 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Enjoy, hundreds of lights, music and unique sites of Christmas along the self-guided trail. Warm your hands by the fire and enjoy a hot dog, hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn. Santa and Mrs. Claus will … The Salvation Army Brown County Christmas Light Parade & Toy Drive 6:30 pm The Salvation Army Brown County Christmas Light Parade & Toy Drive @ Salvation Army of Brown County, 168 South Jefferson St, Nashville Dec 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tickets Join us for a spectacular evening of twinkling lights and holiday magic at the annual Nashville Indiana Christmas Light Parade! Experience the enchanting sights and sounds of the holiday season as festive floats and vehicles … An Evening With Emo Philips, Shows at 7:00 & 9:15 7:00 pm An Evening With Emo Philips, Shows at 7:00 & 9:15 @ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, corner of 4th and Walnut,Bloomington Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Described by Jay Leno as the best joke writer in America and by Gary Delaney as the best joke writer in the world, Emo Philips has performed over seven thousand stand-up shows in comedy clubs, … Andy Griggs live 7:00 pm Andy Griggs live @ Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell. IN Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Andy Griggs often says his influences in music are like a pot of gumbo. Growing up in Monroe, LA, he was raised on Jerry Lee Lewis, Jimmy Swaggert, Waylon, Bill Monroe, hardcore blues, and hardcore … Live: A Christmas Carol 7:00 pm Live: A Christmas Carol @ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington Street, Spencer Dec 6 @ 7:00 pm Tickets This is production by the Owen County Theatre & Arts Alliance. Admission information at www.octaaa.org Grand Opening of The MET (Martinsville Entertainment Theatre), w/Phat Cat Swinger 7:30 pm Grand Opening of The MET (Martinsville Entertainment Theatre), w/Phat Cat Swinger @ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville Dec 6 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Experience the irresistible energy of this Hollywood-favorite swing band as they bring their signature sound and style to Martinsville’s newest stage. Enjoy an evening of music, elegance, and community as we open the doors to … It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) 7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 6 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Presented with the permission of the Greatest Gift Corporation. Quarryland Men’s Chorus Winter Concert: Stay Gold 7:30 pm Quarryland Men’s Chorus Winter Concert: Stay Gold @ First United Church, 2420 East 3rd Street, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 7:30 pm Tickets You’re invited to come to our winter concert for the choral textures and traditions of the season, to have some wassail, and even sing along with QMC on a medley of favorites called “Snows of … Deadeye Drifters 8:00 pm Deadeye Drifters @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Frank Dean & Friends 8:00 pm Frank Dean & Friends @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Joe Pug (18+) 8:00 pm Joe Pug (18+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 8:00 pm Tickets A singer-songwriter known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style, Joe Pug dropped out of college and moved to Chicago where he worked as a carpenter before breaking into the city’s music scene. Since … Lenard Simpson with the Plummer Jazz Sextet 8:30 pm Lenard Simpson with the Plummer Jazz Sextet @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 6 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Doors at 8pm Plummer Jazz Sextet with Lenard Simpson ++Late Show after the The Splattertones++ Lenard Simpson- Alto Zoey Thornburg, trumpet Peter Goggin, alto saxophone Takoda Collins, tenor saxophone Alayna Ringsby, piano Nolan Phillips, bass … Beyond the Binary 9:00 pm Beyond the Binary @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Beyond the Binary returns with your charming hosts, Oliver Closeoff & Kitt St. Clair! BTB always features an all trans and non-binary cast! December stars, STRAWBERRY PANIC, VANITY REX, IZZY OMEGA, and VANTA BLACK! Bar … Jukebox Luke 9:00 pm Jukebox Luke @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 6 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Wikker Elefant 9:00 pm Wikker Elefant @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Karaoke 9:30 pm Karaoke @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 6 @ 9:30 pm Tickets
7 Brown County Christkindl Market 10:00 am Brown County Christkindl Market @ Coachlight Square, 65 East Washington St, Nashville Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets The Brown County Christkindl Market is an annual celebration of Christmas during Advent. Initially held in Germany, these popular holiday markets are now held worldwide. Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 11:00 am Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Pillar Arts Alliance Center @ College Mall, 2894 East 3rd Street, Suite L-10D, Bloomington, Dec 7 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to stop by to browse a festive collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and makers. From unique artwork to handcrafted gifts, it’s the perfect place to find something special for the … Steele’s Country Christmas 12:00 pm Steele’s Country Christmas @ T.C. Steele State Historic Site, 4220 T.C. Steele Rd., Nashville, IN Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to visit with St. Nick and Belsnickel and take your own photos, make Christmas crafts, enjoy cookies and warm cider, visit the House of the Singing Winds and Large Studio decorated for Christmas, … Sugar and Spice Gingerbread House Workshops 12:00 pm Sugar and Spice Gingerbread House Workshops @ Indiana Memorial Union Alumni Hall, 900 East 7th Street, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets It’s cozy season—the perfect time to create a gingerbread house masterpiece with friends and family. To register, find “Sugar & Spice Orders” on the Sugar and Spice website. Austin James 1:00 pm Austin James @ Ferguson House Beer Garden, 78 Franklin St., Nashville Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Christmas Tour of Homes in and around Bedford, benefiting Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services 1:00 pm Christmas Tour of Homes in and around Bedford, benefiting Lawrence County Cancer Patient Services @ United Auto Workers (UAW) Hall, 824 Lincoln Avenue, Bedford Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Begin the ticketed tour at the UAW Hall, and spend the afternoon touring 7 homes in the Bedford area. The homes vary in style and size. Some are modern; some are historical – each is … DIY Folded Book Vase with Caveat Emptor 1:00 pm DIY Folded Book Vase with Caveat Emptor @ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm Tickets DIY Folded Book Vase With Lois Sauder Join us Sunday, December 7th at 1pm for a cozy afternoon of creativity and connection. Together, we’ll transform books provided by our friends at local bookstore Caveat Emptor … Gather, Learn and Taste: Hot Chocolate Edition 1:00 pm Gather, Learn and Taste: Hot Chocolate Edition @ In the Kitchen, 115 N College Ave, Suite 014, Bloomington. Use the Uptown Plaza alley entrance between JL Waters and Peach Cobbler Factory. Dec 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Step into the rich history of chocolate with this hands-on workshop! Participants will craft, taste, and take home a seventeenth-century drinking chocolate recipe—a treat perfect for cozy winter evenings or holiday gifting. Along the way, … Live: A Christmas Carol 2:00 pm Live: A Christmas Carol @ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington Street, Spencer Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm Tickets This is production by the Owen County Theatre & Arts Alliance. Admission information at www.octaaa.org Young Democrats of Monroe County 2:00 pm Young Democrats of Monroe County @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm Tickets “The Nutcracker” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky 2:00 pm “The Nutcracker” by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm Tickets It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage presentation) 2:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage presentation) @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 7 @ 2:30 pm Tickets Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Presented with the permission of the Greatest Gift Corporation. Quarryland Men’s Chorus Winter Concert: Stay Gold 3:00 pm Quarryland Men’s Chorus Winter Concert: Stay Gold @ First United Church, 2420 East 3rd Street, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to come to our winter concert for the choral textures and traditions of the season, to have some wassail, and even sing along with QMC on a medley of favorites called “Snows of … Temporary Ice Rink, courtesy of the Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Music Spectacular 3:00 pm Temporary Ice Rink, courtesy of the Bobby Helms Jingle Bell Rock Christmas Music Spectacular @ Downtown, 183 N. Jefferson Street, Martinsville, Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Martinsville resident Bobby Helms made “Jingle Bell Rock” famous in 1957 as the original artist of the well-known Christmas classic. Over 60 year sold, the song is now one of the biggest selling Christmas songs … Spencer PRIDE – General Meeting 4:00 pm Spencer PRIDE – General Meeting @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets 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. Traveling University: “Why You Should be Concerned about Climate Change: What the Data Tell Us” Part 2 of this series. 4:00 pm Traveling University: “Why You Should be Concerned about Climate Change: What the Data Tell Us” Part 2 of this series. @ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets In this two-part series, Tim Londergan, Professor Emeritus of Physics, and Steve Vigdor, will present the basic science behind global warming and climate change . The presentation will emphasize empirical data rather than complex climate … Writers Guild First Sunday Prose Reading, with featured writers: Joan Hawkins and Wendy Teller 4:00 pm Writers Guild First Sunday Prose Reading, with featured writers: Joan Hawkins and Wendy Teller @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm Tickets Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … It’s a Wonderful Life (the film) 6:00 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (the film) @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Doors at 5:30pm George Bailey (James Stewart) sets aside his dreams of world travel to run his father’s small community bank, and protect the people of Bedford Falls from greedy businessman Mr. Potter (Lionel Barrymore). … Silent Partner & the VLF Trio 6:00 pm Silent Partner & the VLF Trio @ Friendly Beasts Cider Company, 222 West 2nd Street, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Peace on Earth: A Holiday Jazz Evening with Monika Herzig & Peter Kleinle 7:00 pm Peace on Earth: A Holiday Jazz Evening with Monika Herzig & Peter Kleinle @ oak.Bloomington, 116 W 6th St. Suite 101, Bloomington Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Doors at 6pm Join us for an enchanting evening of holiday jazz and cheer at Oak, nestled in a magical little plant shop on the downtown square. Pianist Monika Herzig and bassist Peter Kleinle will … 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 Dec 7 @ 9:00 pm Tickets It’s a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only	8 Monroe County Health Department 3:30 pm Monroe County Health Department @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Family Movie – Elio (all ages) 5:00 pm Family Movie – Elio (all ages) @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets Come down to the Downtown Library for a family-friendly movie viewing of “Elio” (2025). All ages. Rainbow Elders Second Monday Social Hour 5:00 pm Rainbow Elders Second Monday Social Hour @ BJ’s Brewhouse, 411 S. College Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Other Worlds Book Club – Exhalation by Ted Chiang (age 18 and up) 5:30 pm Other Worlds Book Club – Exhalation by Ted Chiang (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Registration is requested. Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) 6:00 pm Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 Martinsville Community Band Christmas Concert 7:00 pm Martinsville Community Band Christmas Concert @ First Baptist Church, 1109 East Columbus Street, Martinsville, Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance. Email: [email protected] Ficinian White Magic & The Winter Solstice, featuring members of the Jacobs School’s Historical Performance Institute 7:30 pm Ficinian White Magic & The Winter Solstice, featuring members of the Jacobs School’s Historical Performance Institute @ Trinity Episcopal Church, 111 S Grant Street, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 7:30 pm Tickets You’re invited to join us in the beautiful sanctuary of Trinity Episcopal Church for a curated collection of works that bring to life the ancient resonances of pagan European practice in the Christian yuletide season. … Babe Haven with Pat and The Pissers and WIND (18+) 8:00 pm Babe Haven with Pat and The Pissers and WIND (18+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Babe Haven is a queer punk band known for their riot grrrl attitude and nu-metal edge. Formed in Boone, NC by Lillie Della Penna and Naomi Poesel, the band creates anthems of empowerment and resistance … Brass Band – Nick Hinman, conductor 8:00 pm Brass Band – Nick Hinman, conductor @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 8 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets All-Campus Chorus – Daniel Myeongjun Kim & Matthew Williamson, conductors 8:30 pm All-Campus Chorus – Daniel Myeongjun Kim & Matthew Williamson, conductors @ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington Dec 8 @ 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 8 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!	9 Baby Brilliance 10:00 am Baby Brilliance @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for children. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, ” Experimenting with Babies” by Shaun Gallagher. Recommended Ages: Children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers Eastern Branch Library Book Club 12:00 pm Eastern Branch Library Book Club @ Eastern Branch Greene County Public Library, 11453 East State Road 54, Bloomfield Dec 9 @ 12:00 pm Tickets VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Donna B. (ages 18 & over) 1:30 pm VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Donna B. (ages 18 & over) @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Zines Please! 3:00 pm Zines Please! @ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 9 @ 3:00 pm – 5:45 pm Tickets Write Together! (all ages) 4:00 pm Write Together! (all ages) @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Join us for a winter writing extravaganza! Write letters, postcards, or create cards. Learn how to address an envelope. Little ones can also make a handprint. All supplies will be provided. All ages. Community Kundalini Yoga 6:00 pm Community Kundalini Yoga @ The Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Website to learn more about the class is Www.bloomingtonbodyworks.com/the-studio 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 Dec 9 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 9 @ 6:30 pm Tickets HOOMAC Fall Songwriters Showcase, with John Bowyer, Kara Cole, Luke Austin Daugherty 7:00 pm HOOMAC Fall Songwriters Showcase, with John Bowyer, Kara Cole, Luke Austin Daugherty @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Live: Bloomington Symphony Orchestra 7:00 pm Live: Bloomington Symphony Orchestra @ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington Street, Spencer Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to celebrate the season and enjoy an enchanting evening filled with holiday favorites, timeless classics, and the magic of live symphonic music. New Americas Cinema Series: REDS 7:00 pm New Americas Cinema Series: REDS @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Immense in intellect and scope, Reds is simultaneously an intimate study of the rightfully idealistic and a sweeping epic chronicling the tumultuous revolutionary change and the passion of those dedicated to it. Based on the … 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 Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Mannheim Steamroller Christmas 7:30 pm Mannheim Steamroller Christmas @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for 40 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound … Messiah Sing-Along \| Symphony Orchestra – Dominick DiOrio, conductor 7:30 pm Messiah Sing-Along \| Symphony Orchestra – Dominick DiOrio, conductor @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 9 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Featuring new Jacobs faculty members Paulina Villarreal, mezzo-soprano; Thomas Cooley, tenor; Kelly Markgraf, baritone \| Part I of Handel’s “Messiah” plus ‘Halleluia Chorus’ and selected arias. With student soloists Katherine Schwab, soprano; Laura Looper, soprano; …	10 Wonderful Ones – Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together, then enjoy toy time. 9:30 am Wonderful Ones – Families with newborns to 18 months play, sing, read, and talk together, then enjoy toy time. @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am Tickets Discovery Time 10:00 am Discovery Time @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages 2 – 6 and their caregivers Hank Ruff 10:00 am Hank Ruff @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 10:00 am Tickets Joust! (ages 12-19) 3:15 pm Joust! (ages 12-19) @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Wilt thou find victory astride thy noble steed in this grandest of tournaments, or suffer bitterest defeat?! Ages 12-19. Kids Cook 4:30 pm Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 10 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 10 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Short Attention Span Book Club – Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village (age 18 and up) 5:30 pm Short Attention Span Book Club – Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village (age 18 and up) @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Registration is requested Don’t always get the book read? This club is for you. This month’s selection is “Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village.” Age 18 and up. Acoustic Evening~The Wreckers of Romance Wreck Christmas! 6:00 pm Acoustic Evening~The Wreckers of Romance Wreck Christmas! @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Local band The Wreckers of Romance do their take on Christmas music! A jolly good time that’s sure to entertain! Harp Ensemble Christmas Concert 6:00 pm Harp Ensemble Christmas Concert @ Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, 2700 E Rogers Rd, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets IU Culture Nights (21+) 6:00 pm IU Culture Nights (21+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Shadows Without Bodies: Willful Blindness, Revolutionary Nostalgia, and The 18th Brumaire in Mexico 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 Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 10 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Cicada Cinema: Remember the Night 7:00 pm Cicada Cinema: Remember the Night @ Monroe County History Center, 202 E. 6th Street, Bloomington Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Assistant District Attorney John Sargent (Fred MacMurray) , knowing that women are harder to convict during the holidays, moves to have his case against shoplifter, Lee Leander (Barbara Stanwyck), postponed to January, potentially leaving Lee … Open Mic Night 7:00 pm Open Mic Night @ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Sounds From the Black Hole ft. El Mantis and Benton/Herber/Myers/Quass quartet 7:00 pm Sounds From the Black Hole ft. El Mantis and Benton/Herber/Myers/Quass quartet @ Orbit Room: 107 N. College Ave, suite 001 - underground Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The final Black Hole of 2025. Hear far-out exciting jazz with El Mantis, a genre-defying band from Houston, TX. Local quartet of Hazel Benton, Norbert Herber, Ben Myers and Kyle Quass will open the show. … Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, w/music from Far Flung String Band and calling by Katie Zukof. Beginner lesson at 7pm. 7:00 pm Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, w/music from Far Flung String Band and calling by Katie Zukof. Beginner lesson at 7pm. @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm Feature 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 Dec 10 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Hank Ruff 10:00 pm Hank Ruff @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 10 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	11 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 Dec 11 @ 11:45 am – 1:15 pm Tickets 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 Dec 11 @ 12:15 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Craft & Sip – Punch Party (age 18 and up) 5:00 pm Craft & Sip – Punch Party (age 18 and up) @ Teaching Kitchen, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Registration is requested Join us for a punch party! We’ll make a customizable punch recipe to enjoy while creating punch cards to reach our winter goals and aspirations. Night Market 5:00 pm Night Market @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Night Market is a monthly event occurring on the 2nd thursday. Local vendors, free pinball, local DJs, and happy hour 5-7pm make for a fun evening at the Orbit Room. All ages always with an … Season’s Greetings at the Museum 5:30 pm Season’s Greetings at the Museum @ IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 416 N Indiana Ave Bloomington Dec 11 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets You’re invited to join us for an evening of books, community, and winter festivities at Season’s Greetings at the Museum, a special event hosted in conjunction with Morgenstern’s Books, Middle Way House, and New Hope … A Christmas Story the Musical 7:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomingtin Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.” Bloomington Blues Jam Holiday Party #1, hosted by King Bee and the Stingers 7:00 pm Bloomington Blues Jam Holiday Party #1, hosted by King Bee and the Stingers @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Host band plays 7-8pm Jam runs 8-10pm Control/Revolt Film Series: Porco Rosso 7:00 pm Control/Revolt Film Series: Porco Rosso @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Hayao Miyazaki’s underscreened but vital films hinges on one single truism: better a pig than a fascist. From renowned Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki, Porco Rosso follows World War I flying ace Marco Pagott as he … Gremlins (1984) 7:00 pm Gremlins (1984) @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Hill Folk Music Series: Bel & the Bad Wolfe 7:00 pm Hill Folk Music Series: Bel & the Bad Wolfe @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Holiday Music from Busman’s Holiday 7:00 pm Holiday Music from Busman’s Holiday @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 S. Morton St, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Get in the spirit with live holiday music, every Thursday night in December at the distillery! It’s an annual tradition of merry tunes, clinking cocktail glasses, and cozy cheer. Reservations recommended, 21+. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas 7:30 pm Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Straight No Chaser 7:30 pm Straight No Chaser @ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Look up “holiday music” in the dictionary, and it’s likely that there is a photo of the a cappella group Straight No Chaser instead of a standard definition. For more than two decades, the group … WHORES OF BABYLON – a benefit to support a local houseless worker 9:00 pm WHORES OF BABYLON – a benefit to support a local houseless worker @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 11 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Mary Mother of God hosts this show by and for sex workers, and this round we’re raising money for a local houseless worker! Willa Mae, with Albail (18+) 9:00 pm Willa Mae, with Albail (18+) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Nashville-based rocker, Willa Mae, makes music for critters, creatures, and girls. Weaving themes of southern living, gender, and nostalgia into catchy bubble-grunge anthems. Out of Office 10:00 pm Out of Office @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 11 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	12 Garlands & Greenery Tours & Festivities 10:00 am Garlands & Greenery Tours & Festivities @ Wylie House Museum, 307 E. Second Street, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to step into the warmth and charm of 19th-century holiday traditions at the historic Wylie House Museum, beautifully adorned with fresh garlands and greenery. Traditions tours begin every hour on the hour, with … Tai Chi with Yel 10:15 am Tai Chi with Yel @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 10:15 am – 11:15 am Tickets Celebrate the Season with Live Music with Norman and Becky 1:00 pm Celebrate the Season with Live Music with Norman and Becky @ Brown County Public Library, Upstairs Fireplace, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 12 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Celebrate the season! Drop in and join us by the upstairs fireplace for live music and hot cocoa and cookies. Everyone is welcome! Friday Musicale sponsored Program 1:15 pm Friday Musicale sponsored Program @ Bell Trace Senior Living Center, Commons, 800 N. Bell Trace Circle, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 1:15 pm Tickets Flutist Ruth Mayhew will play selections from the beloved “Nutcracker.” Thomas King, tenor, will sing Christmas sacred AND secular favorites, including the crazy song, “The 12 Days AFTER Christmas.” Pianist Vicki King will accompany Ruth … Animal Hour 3:00 pm Animal Hour @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This program is an opportunity to talk with our animal exhibits staff to learn about WonderLab’s animal ambassadors and what it takes to care for animals from around the world. During this program you can … Teen Advisory Board (ages 12-19) 3:30 pm Teen Advisory Board (ages 12-19) @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets This is your opportunity to guide the Downtown Library’s programs and services! Help plan events, work on projects, and make the Library a fun and welcoming space for teens. Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights 5:00 pm Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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 … Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Hubie Ashcraft & Missy Burgess 6:00 pm Hubie Ashcraft & Missy Burgess @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Winter Wonderland 6:00 pm Winter Wonderland @ Jackson Township Fire Department #5, 4831 Helmsburg Rd, Helmsburg, IN (Brown County) Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Enjoy, hundreds of lights, music and unique sites of Christmas along the self-guided trail. Warm your hands by the fire and enjoy a hot dog, hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn. Santa and Mrs. Claus will … Meet Your Match (Platonically!): A Speed-Friending Night 6:30 pm Meet Your Match (Platonically!): A Speed-Friending Night @ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Looking to make some new friends who actually get you? Join us at Gather for an upbeat night of speed friending — the perfect mix of conversation, cocktails, and connection. We’ll set the mood with … A Christmas Story the Musical 7:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomingtin Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.” Bloomington Christmas Sing-Along 7:00 pm Bloomington Christmas Sing-Along @ Trinity Reformed Church 2401 S Endwright Rd, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm Tickets For more than 18 years, the Bloomington Christmas Sing-Along has been a tradition in our community, a unique, family-friendly event where you’ll hear Christmas arrangements both classic and new. Local musicians and churches join forces … Gene Fugate 7:00 pm Gene Fugate @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets IU INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING 7:00 pm IU INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING @ Frangipani Room, IU Memorial Union, 900 E 7th St., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Jorgensen Guest Filmmaker Series: WTO/99 – This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ian Bell and producer Alex Megaro. 7:00 pm Jorgensen Guest Filmmaker Series: WTO/99 – This screening will be followed by a Q&A with director Ian Bell and producer Alex Megaro. @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm Tickets In 1999, members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) convened in Seattle for what was supposed to be a series of routine negotiations. Instead, they were met with one of the largest U.S. protests of … Open Mic & Jam (all ages) 7:00 pm Open Mic & Jam (all ages) @ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets 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 Sienna Hubert-Ross’ Comedy Attic Debut! (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm) 7:00 pm Sienna Hubert-Ross’ Comedy Attic Debut! (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm) @ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Sienna is a Boston-Born, New York-based comedian, actor, writer, and content creator known for her incisive wit and unfiltered performances. Sienna made her mark in the comedy world with her viral impressions, some of her … The Mingledees (Christy Crandall and Sharla June) 7:00 pm The Mingledees (Christy Crandall and Sharla June) @ Sleeper’s Bar at the Cascades Inn, 2601 N. Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to hear sweet melodies and harmonies on original music and covers of favorite songs, with guitar, mandolin and banjo accompaniment. Improv Bloomington: Live Comedy Show 7:30 pm Improv Bloomington: Live Comedy Show @ Constellation Studios 411 E 7th St, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm Tickets 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 … It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) 7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Presented with the permission of the Greatest Gift Corporation. The Nutcracker by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky 7:30 pm The Nutcracker by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Jacobs faculty choreographer Sasha Janes shatters stereotypes in his reimagined version of this classic ballet, telling the story from the perspective of curious young Marie. With assistance from her Aunt Drosselmeier, Marie learns to unlock … Another Round A Cappella’s Winter Concert 8:00 pm Another Round A Cappella’s Winter Concert @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Keith Beatty 8:00 pm Keith Beatty @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets The Katatonics // Griffy 8:00 pm The Katatonics // Griffy @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 12 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Doors at 7pm Holiday Surf Rock Show Three Dog Night 8:00 pm Three Dog Night @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 12 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Vick Luna Latin Jazz Big Band 8:00 pm Vick Luna Latin Jazz Big Band @ The Blockhouse Bar, 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 8:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to a Latin Jazz Dance Party with a 20-piece live big band! Featuring the music of Tito Puente, Pérez Prado, and more. Featuring professional commercial trumpet player and viral influencer, TrumpetJacob. Follow @trumpetjacob … A Benefit for the Gender Diverse Queer Clinic at IU 9:00 pm A Benefit for the Gender Diverse Queer Clinic at IU @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Gender Diverse Queer Clinic (GDQC) at IU provides care for trans, queer, and gender non-conforming people. Let’s show some support! Divina Duven Strawberry Panic Celeste Al’Dreams Satanic Mechanic Aria Amethyst 21+ only Sponsored by STONEWALL … Homemade Jam 9:00 pm Homemade Jam @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 12 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Tuff Taylor – Taylor Swift Tribute 9:00 pm Tuff Taylor – Taylor Swift Tribute @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 12 @ 9:00 pm Tickets	13 Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment from Anna Wrasse (9-10:30am) and Supertrad (11am-12:30pm) 9:00 am Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment from Anna Wrasse (9-10:30am) and Supertrad (11am-12:30pm) @ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Come for a celebration of harvest, local food, crafts, and community. We can’t wait to see everyone there! The BWFM is the oldest winter market in Indiana as it enters its 20th year serving the … Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery 9:00 am Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery @ Winter Farmers’ Market at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 South Rogers Street, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library if you show your flyer when you visit Muddy Fork at the Winter Farmers’ Market. Garlands & Greenery Tours & Festivities 10:00 am Garlands & Greenery Tours & Festivities @ Wylie House Museum, 307 E. Second Street, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to step into the warmth and charm of 19th-century holiday traditions at the historic Wylie House Museum, beautifully adorned with fresh garlands and greenery. Traditions tours begin every hour on the hour, with … Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Pillar Arts Alliance Center @ College Mall, 2894 East 3rd Street, Suite L-10D, Bloomington, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to stop by to browse a festive collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and makers. From unique artwork to handcrafted gifts, it’s the perfect place to find something special for the … Saturday Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Saturday Children’s Story Hour @ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Winter WonderLab 10:00 am Winter WonderLab @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate the chilly magic of the season with a weekend full of winter-themed science fun for the whole family! Winter WonderLab invites visitors to explore how the natural world works in cold weather through hands-on … Brunch with Santa 11:00 am Brunch with Santa @ Hard Truth Distilling Company, 418 Old State Road 46, Nashville Dec 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm Tickets Event Highlights: Enjoy a seasonal brunch buffet crafted by our culinary team, including french toast, pancakes, quiche, fruit, yogurt parfaits and warm ham & cheese croissants. Meet Santa Claus himself for photos and wish-sharing Holiday … IU Children’s Choir – Brent Gault, director 11:30 am IU Children’s Choir – Brent Gault, director @ ST JOHN THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 4607 W State Rd 46, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Christmas in Downtown Mitchell and Parade 12:00 pm Christmas in Downtown Mitchell and Parade @ West Main Street, Mitchell, Indiana Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to join us for a festive day in Downtown Mitchell. There will be kids activities, tree lighting, a vendor market, live music, food trucks and more. Santa will also be there! Make sure … A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut Street, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is, ““a charming triumph of imagination.” Body To Body Faculty Winter Dance Concert (performances at 2pm & 7:30pm) 2:00 pm Body To Body Faculty Winter Dance Concert (performances at 2pm & 7:30pm) @ Ruth N. Halls Theatre, 275 N. Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Faculty Dance: Body to Body, an investigation into the power of dance passed through humanity, body to body. Dancers learning from their elders are the lineage holders and carriers of embodied wisdom and unmediated somatic … The Nutcracker by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performances at 2:00 and 7:30 2:00 pm The Nutcracker by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, performances at 2:00 and 7:30 @ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Jacobs faculty choreographer Sasha Janes shatters stereotypes in his reimagined version of this classic ballet, telling the story from the perspective of curious young Marie. With assistance from her Aunt Drosselmeier, Marie learns to unlock … Holiday Cocktail Class 3:00 pm Holiday Cocktail Class @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 S. Morton St, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Shake and stir and sample (of course!) your way through four festive cocktails, led by Cardinal bartender Parker Burton and Cardinal co-founder Jeff Wuslich. We’ll talk about technique, batching for crowds, garnish, etc. — and … Hub Recipe Swap and Pot Luck 4:00 pm Hub Recipe Swap and Pot Luck @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Drop by, meet your neighbors, and come together through food. Bring your favorite dish, try a new recipe, swap ideas, and create your own mini recipe book! Disclaimer: You will be eating dishes brought in … Dylan Raymond 6:00 pm Dylan Raymond @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Postmodern Jazz Quartet 6:00 pm Postmodern Jazz Quartet @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Doors at 5:30pm Jeff Isaac (piano) Jonathan Elmer (trombone) Dave Bruker (bass) Dan Deckard (drums) Winter Wonderland 6:00 pm Winter Wonderland @ Jackson Township Fire Department #5, 4831 Helmsburg Rd, Helmsburg, IN (Brown County) Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Enjoy, hundreds of lights, music and unique sites of Christmas along the self-guided trail. Warm your hands by the fire and enjoy a hot dog, hot chocolate, cookies and popcorn. Santa and Mrs. Claus will … Back 2 Mac – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac 7:00 pm Back 2 Mac – Tribute to Fleetwood Mac @ Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell. IN Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Back 2 Mac’s 40+ song list spans all the hits of the chart-topping Buckingham / Nicks / McVie era, solo hits, and early classics by Peter Green and Bob Welsh. Lush vocal harmonies and an … Jon Mclaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays 7:00 pm Jon Mclaughlin & Friends: Home for the Holidays @ Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, 114 East Kirkwood, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Doors open at 6:30. Sienna Hubert-Ross’ Comedy Attic Debut! (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm) 7:00 pm Sienna Hubert-Ross’ Comedy Attic Debut! (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm) @ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Sienna is a Boston-Born, New York-based comedian, actor, writer, and content creator known for her incisive wit and unfiltered performances. Sienna made her mark in the comedy world with her viral impressions, some of her … Songs from the Soul: Nicholas Graham Hall 7:00 pm Songs from the Soul: Nicholas Graham Hall @ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Nicholas Graham Hall isn’t just a singer-songwriter, he’s a storyteller. With a guitar in hand and a well-crafted lyric, he can weave a vivid tale or deliver a powerful message in just a few verses. … It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) 7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Presented with the permission of the Greatest Gift Corporation. Cicada Cinema: Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point 8:00 pm Cicada Cinema: Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point @ Hopscotch Kitchen, 235 West Dodds St., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, a huge, rambunctious extended Italian-American family gather upon their small Long Island hometown for what could be the last holiday in their ancestral home. As the night wears on, while hijinks … Davis & Devitt 8:00 pm Davis & Devitt @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets High Dooms / A Aardvark / Jack Carl 8:00 pm High Dooms / A Aardvark / Jack Carl @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm Tickets The Vanguards 8:00 pm The Vanguards @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 13 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets 6 Foot Blonde w/ Opal 9:00 pm 6 Foot Blonde w/ Opal @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Gallow Dance 9:00 pm Gallow Dance @ The Bishop Bar, 123 S. Walnut St. Bloomington Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Gallow Dance is back (again). This time we have Decide Today (Cincinnati, OH – industrial/hardcore – Robert Inhuman from Realicide) who is on tour. We also have Hypnagogia (South Bend, IN – Darkwave/Darkpop), as well … Soul Stricken 9:00 pm Soul Stricken @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Y2KAY with IDA KAY 9:00 pm Y2KAY with IDA KAY @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 13 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Y2KAY with IDA KAY brings all your fav music from the early 2000’s to you! HITS ONLY! This round starring, Peacock the Phoenix, Desiree Bouvier, and Diana Thirst.
14 Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 11:00 am Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Pillar Arts Alliance Center @ College Mall, 2894 East 3rd Street, Suite L-10D, Bloomington, Dec 14 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to stop by to browse a festive collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and makers. From unique artwork to handcrafted gifts, it’s the perfect place to find something special for the … Winter WonderLab 1:30 pm Winter WonderLab @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Celebrate the chilly magic of the season with a weekend full of winter-themed science fun for the whole family! Winter WonderLab invites visitors to explore how the natural world works in cold weather through hands-on … A Christmas Story the Musical 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.” Jacobs Harp Academy – Winter Concert 2:00 pm Jacobs Harp Academy – Winter Concert @ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Tickets It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage presentation) 2:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage presentation) @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 14 @ 2:30 pm Tickets Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Presented with the permission of the Greatest Gift Corporation. Bloomington Chamber Singers’ Annual Messiah Sing-Along 3:00 pm Bloomington Chamber Singers’ Annual Messiah Sing-Along @ St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 100 SR - 46W, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 3:00 pm Tickets Bloomington Chamber Singers is joining forces with Hoosier Hills Food Bank as a donation site to help those in need. The chorus will be accepting donations of canned goods to help support the mission of … Girls Rock Bloomington Open Mic and Gear Sale (Featuring Youth Bands: The Sera-Tones and First Impressions) + Winter Coat Drive! 5:00 pm Girls Rock Bloomington Open Mic and Gear Sale (Featuring Youth Bands: The Sera-Tones and First Impressions) + Winter Coat Drive! @ 505 West 4th St. (part of FAR Center), Bloomington Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets We’re hosting an Open Mic and Gear Sale on Sunday 12/14, 5pm at FAR! The theme this year is HOPE. There will also be a winter coat drive, so please bring your spare winter coats … The Lights of Christmas Roller Skating Show to benefit the Bloomington Artistic Skate Club 5:00 pm The Lights of Christmas Roller Skating Show to benefit the Bloomington Artistic Skate Club @ Western Skateland, 930 West 17th St., Bloomington Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm Tickets Doors at 4:45. Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Allen Stone and Ripe- The Get Sweet Tour 7:00 pm Allen Stone and Ripe- The Get Sweet Tour @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Elf (2003) 7:00 pm Elf (2003) @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 14 @ 7:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 14 @ 9:00 pm Tickets It’s a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only	15 Tiny to Two 10:00 am Tiny to Two @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 15 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am Tickets Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth-2. The Snack Shelf – Soup Kits (ages 12-19) 4:00 pm The Snack Shelf – Soup Kits (ages 12-19) @ Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Registration is requested. Hungry for some fun? Drop by the Downtown Teen Space and learn how to make soup kits. Viewing Party – The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (ages 12-19) 4:30 pm Viewing Party – The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (ages 12-19) @ Downtown Teen Space B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 15 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Join us for a screening of “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie.” We’ll celebrate the release of the newest installment in the series while we enjoy snacks and good conversation. Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) 6:00 pm Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Every Monday, the Swing Dance Club hosts lessons for its club members followed by a social dance. Email: [email protected] 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 Dec 15 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!	16 Baby Brilliance 10:00 am Baby Brilliance @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 16 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for children. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, ” Experimenting with Babies” by Shaun Gallagher. Recommended Ages: Children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers Caroling with the Templeton Elementary School Choir 11:30 am Caroling with the Templeton Elementary School Choir @ Atrium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 16 @ 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Tickets Come and hear the cheerful voices of the Templeton Elementary School Choir. They’ll be singing holiday favorites for all to enjoy. All ages. Caroling with the Templeton Elementary School Choir 1:30 pm Caroling with the Templeton Elementary School Choir @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 16 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Come and hear the cheerful voices of the Templeton Elementary School Choir. They’ll be singing holiday favorites for all to enjoy. All ages. Jane Austen Birthday Movie Matinee 2:00 pm Jane Austen Birthday Movie Matinee @ Meeting Rooms B & C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Celebrate the 250th birthday of Jane Austen with light Regency-inspired refreshments and a matinee showing of “Pride and Prejudice.” Rated PG · RSVPs welcomed Adult Miniature Painting 101 5:00 pm Adult Miniature Painting 101 @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm Tickets Come try your hand at miniature painting! We’ve got the minis, paints, brushes, and know-how. All skill levels are welcome. Age 18 and up; recommended for ages 18-32. Cooking Workshop: Roasted Poblano Zucchini Soup 5:00 pm Cooking Workshop: Roasted Poblano Zucchini Soup @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Join our friend, Robert, as he teaches us how to make a delicious, comforting, and flavorful bowl of roasted poblano zucchini soup and homemade crema. Just in time for chilly December days. This is a … 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 Dec 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Interested? Contact Judy: [email protected] Community Kundalini Yoga 6:00 pm Community Kundalini Yoga @ The Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Website to learn more about the class is Www.bloomingtonbodyworks.com/the-studio Jane Austen Birthday Party 6:00 pm Jane Austen Birthday Party @ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 16 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Irish Music Session 7:00 pm Irish Music Session @ Runcible Spoon, 412 East 6th St., Bloomington Dec 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 16 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets	17 Discovery Time 10:00 am Discovery Time @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages 2 – 6 and their caregivers VITAL Community Hour 10:00 am VITAL Community Hour @ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets This informal social event brings the VITAL community together for light snacks and conversation. Age 18 and up. Preschool Craft & Play 11:00 am Preschool Craft & Play @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 17 @ 11:00 am – 11:45 am Tickets Explore different materials and techniques at this fun, open-ended art experience that focuses on playing to learn. We may also enjoy a math, science, or sensory activity! Dress to mess. Ages 3-6. Teach and Play ABA 2:30 pm Teach and Play ABA @ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 17 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Tickets Kids Cook 4:30 pm Kids Cook @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 17 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets 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. Open Mic Night, hosted by Jason Blankenship 6:00 pm Open Mic Night, hosted by Jason Blankenship @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Sign-up starts at 5pm. Come on out and sing some songs, or just enjoy the music. The Christmas Season in little Nashville is a wonderful time. Sing For Joy! 6:00 pm Sing For Joy! @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets 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 Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 17 @ 6:30 pm Tickets Deep Country Dream 7:00 pm Deep Country Dream @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Doors at 6:30pm Standing House Band – Devin & Pat with special guest Jesse Beals 7:00 pm Standing House Band – Devin & Pat with special guest Jesse Beals @ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets The Nutcracker by International Ballet Stars 7:00 pm The Nutcracker by International Ballet Stars @ Buskirk Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm Tickets A holiday tradition – reinvented. Celebrate the season with The Nutcracker, a ballet that brings joy, wonder, and imagination to life for audiences of all ages. This dazzling production features all-new, hand-painted sets and over … Trivia Night, with Rance 7:00 pm Trivia Night, with Rance @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Three rounds of ten questions with varying categories. Prizes for each round and for highest and lowest score of evening. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music from the Vexillations and calling by Tamara Loewenthal, beginner lesson at 7pm (21+ due to new location) 7:00 pm Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music from the Vexillations and calling by Tamara Loewenthal, beginner lesson at 7pm (21+ due to new location) @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Special location — at The Bishop Bar (21+) Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm Dance 7:30=9:30pm Improv Jazz 8:00 pm Improv Jazz @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 17 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Opal 10:00 pm Opal @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 17 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	18 Disability Round Table Discussion Group 9:45 am Disability Round Table Discussion Group @ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 9:45 am – 11:30 am Tickets Digital Basics: Internet, Email & Online Safety Made Simple 2:00 pm Digital Basics: Internet, Email & Online Safety Made Simple @ Brown County Public Library, Upstairs Fireplace, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets In this session, you’ll learn: How to set up and troubleshoot your home internet, modem, and Wi-Fi. Safe ways to connect to public Wi-Fi. Step-by-step instructions for creating and managing an email account. How to … Bloomington Zine Club 5:00 pm Bloomington Zine Club @ Bloomington Fine Art Supply, 207 S. Rogers St, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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 … Cookies 101 5:00 pm Cookies 101 @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets Join Georgia and Elli and learn the art of baking perfect cookies from scratch in this hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners or anyone who loves the smell of fresh-baked cookies. Come ready to roll up … Joel Pett 5:00 pm Joel Pett @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Pett brings his and provocative humor with a 45 minute set to the Orbit Room. Bloomington Indiana native, Joel Pett is a Pulitzer Prize winning political cartoonist, and a winner of an Emmy for a … Opening Reception for Karen Holtzclaw Art 5:00 pm Opening Reception for Karen Holtzclaw Art @ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 18 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets Monthly Music Night with Monika Herzig & Perter Kienle! 6:00 pm Monthly Music Night with Monika Herzig & Perter Kienle! @ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Tickets Monika Herzig is now living and teaching jazz studies in Vienna, Austria. She will be visiting Bloomington for the holidays, and we’re thrilled that she will provide special music for Juniper’s Third Thursday Monthly Music … A Christmas Story the Musical 7:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomingtin Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.” Bloomington Blues Jam Holiday Party #2, hosted by Gordon Bonham 7:00 pm Bloomington Blues Jam Holiday Party #2, hosted by Gordon Bonham @ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Host band plays 7-8pm Jam runs 8-10pm Cicada Cinema: Don’t Open Till Christmas 7:00 pm Cicada Cinema: Don’t Open Till Christmas @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Synopsis: Whatever you do, DON’T OPEN TILL CHRISTMAS. An unsung 1980s holiday slayride from the makers of PIECES, this unhinged slasher follows a psychopath as they slaughter anyone who’s unlucky enough to be dressed like … Hill Folk Music Series: Jon & Sarah Giddens 7:00 pm Hill Folk Music Series: Jon & Sarah Giddens @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Holiday Music from The Noah Burns Trio 7:00 pm Holiday Music from The Noah Burns Trio @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Get in the spirit with live holiday music, every Thursday night in December at the distillery! It’s an annual tradition of merry tunes, clinking cocktail glasses, and cozy cheer. Reservations recommended, 21+. An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences. Sara Evans 7:30 pm Sara Evans @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm Tickets IU Libraries Moving Image Archive Presents: YOU (Probably) Haven’t See This Before 8:00 pm IU Libraries Moving Image Archive Presents: YOU (Probably) Haven’t See This Before @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Cicada Cinema: $5 Fight Club 9:00 pm Cicada Cinema: $5 Fight Club @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 18 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Hot Mess skate dance pop with DJ Axipitor (18+) 9:00 pm Hot Mess skate dance pop with DJ Axipitor (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 18 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets SCUBA 10:00 pm SCUBA @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 18 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	19 Garlands & Greenery Tours & Festivities 10:00 am Garlands & Greenery Tours & Festivities @ Wylie House Museum, 307 E. Second Street, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to step into the warmth and charm of 19th-century holiday traditions at the historic Wylie House Museum, beautifully adorned with fresh garlands and greenery. Traditions tours begin every hour on the hour, with … Rainbow Elders Third Friday Breakfast 10:00 am Rainbow Elders Third Friday Breakfast @ Village Inn Restaurant, 3619 W. Ind. 46, Bloomington (near Ellettsville) Dec 19 @ 10:00 am Tickets Tai Chi with Yel 10:15 am Tai Chi with Yel @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 10:15 am – 11:15 am Tickets 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 Dec 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Animal Hour 3:00 pm Animal Hour @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This program is an opportunity to talk with our animal exhibits staff to learn about WonderLab’s animal ambassadors and what it takes to care for animals from around the world. During this program you can … Last Day of School Party 3:00 pm Last Day of School Party @ Monroe County Public Library, Ellettsville Branch, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 19 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets You made it! Celebrate the end of the semester and the beginning of winter break with games, crafts, and snacks at the Ellettsville Branch. Ages 12–19. Double Feature Night! Kid Kazooey & the Ballroom Roustabouts sing every Christmas carol they can fit into an hour (5:30pm) AND the Lennon Beasley Birthday Experience! (6:45pm) 5:00 pm Double Feature Night! Kid Kazooey & the Ballroom Roustabouts sing every Christmas carol they can fit into an hour (5:30pm) AND the Lennon Beasley Birthday Experience! (6:45pm) @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 19 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Larry Browning 6:00 pm Larry Browning @ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Michael Reed 6:00 pm Michael Reed @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Yule Makers Night 6:00 pm Yule Makers Night @ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Join us for a cozy, creative evening celebrating the light’s return at our Yule Makers Night. Choose from a collection of meaningful winter crafts inspired by warmth, reflection, and renewal: ✨ Felting Fall Banner – … Bubbles & Bouquets: Holiday Edition (21+) 6:30 pm Bubbles & Bouquets: Holiday Edition (21+) @ In the Kitchen, 115 N College Ave, Suite 014, Bloomington. Use the Uptown Plaza alley entrance between JL Waters and Peach Cobbler Factory. Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets https://www.inthekitchen-bloomington.com/classes Bubbles & Bouquets is returning just in time for you to make holly jolly plans with your gals and pals. Tonight we will serve sparkling wines, winter-inspired appetizers and classic hors d’oeuvres while Kelsy … Postmodern Jazz Quartet 6:30 pm Postmodern Jazz Quartet @ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 6:30 pm Tickets A Christmas Story the Musical 7:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomingtin Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.” Clearwater Band 7:00 pm Clearwater Band @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Gwen Sunkel, shows at 7:00 & 9:15 7:00 pm Gwen Sunkel, shows at 7:00 & 9:15 @ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, corner of 4th and Walnut,Bloomington Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Gwen Sunkel is an Indianapolis comedian, emcee, and character actor. She performs regularly at Helium Comedy Club and The White Rabbit Cabaret where she is a cast member with An Evening With The Authors*. You’ve … Matixando celebrates David Dávila González’s birthday 7:00 pm Matixando celebrates David Dávila González’s birthday @ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Moon Buggy / Isiah James and the Long Story Short / Beyond Things 7:00 pm Moon Buggy / Isiah James and the Long Story Short / Beyond Things @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets New Americas Cinema Series: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery w/composer 7:00 pm New Americas Cinema Series: Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery w/composer @ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Oscar-nominated writer-director Rian Johnson and Daniel Craig are back, bringing their version of Hercule Poirot to the screen for the third time with Craig’s Benoit Blanc in Wake Up Dead Man. Taking inspiration from Edgar … An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences. Charlie Jesseph 7:30 pm Charlie Jesseph @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Holiday Movie Night: A CHRISTMAS STORY 7:30 pm Holiday Movie Night: A CHRISTMAS STORY @ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Join us for a festive screening of A Christmas Story, presented by AJM Legal, LLC, on the big screen at the Martinsville Entertainment Theatre. Relive all the laughs, nostalgia, and unforgettable moments of this classic … It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) 7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Presented with the permission of the Greatest Gift Corporation. Happy Xmas–War is Over (a tribute to John Lennon) 8:00 pm Happy Xmas–War is Over (a tribute to John Lennon) @ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Happy X-Mas!!! Imagine yourself at Max’s Place…What spells Christmas more than a John Lennon tribute? Join Bloomington’s Beautiful Boy, Brian Gill, with Tim Murphy, Doc Malone and friends Friday, December 19 at 8 PM… Drive … Jan Bell, Allie Jean Burbrink, and Kristin Thompson AKA The Lazy Susan String Band 8:00 pm Jan Bell, Allie Jean Burbrink, and Kristin Thompson AKA The Lazy Susan String Band @ Brown County Inn, Corn Crib Lounge, 51 State Road 46 E, Nashville IN Dec 19 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Welcome to the Neighborhood w/ Mitch Arnold 8:30 pm Welcome to the Neighborhood w/ Mitch Arnold @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 19 @ 8:30 pm Tickets Rox Band 9:00 pm Rox Band @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 19 @ 9:00 pm Tickets	20 Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment from Double Standards (9-10:30am) and Tamara Loewenthal & Rob Fischman (11am-12:30pm) 9:00 am Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment from Double Standards (9-10:30am) and Tamara Loewenthal & Rob Fischman (11am-12:30pm) @ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Come for a celebration of harvest, local food, crafts, and community. We can’t wait to see everyone there! The BWFM is the oldest winter market in Indiana as it enters its 20th year serving the … 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 Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am Tickets 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 … Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery 9:00 am Dine Out for the Library at Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery @ Winter Farmers’ Market at the Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 South Rogers Street, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Muddy Fork Farm & Bakery will donate 50% of your purchase to the Friends of the Library if you show your flyer when you visit Muddy Fork at the Winter Farmers’ Market. Garlands & Greenery Tours & Festivities 10:00 am Garlands & Greenery Tours & Festivities @ Wylie House Museum, 307 E. Second Street, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to step into the warmth and charm of 19th-century holiday traditions at the historic Wylie House Museum, beautifully adorned with fresh garlands and greenery. Traditions tours begin every hour on the hour, with … Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 10:00 am Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Pillar Arts Alliance Center @ College Mall, 2894 East 3rd Street, Suite L-10D, Bloomington, Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to stop by to browse a festive collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and makers. From unique artwork to handcrafted gifts, it’s the perfect place to find something special for the … Saturday Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Saturday Children’s Story Hour @ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Violin and Viola Students of Dena El Saffar 10:15 am Violin and Viola Students of Dena El Saffar @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 10:15 am – 12:45 pm Tickets Traveling Apothecary: DIY Spell Jar Bar 12:00 pm Traveling Apothecary: DIY Spell Jar Bar @ oak.Bloomington, 116 W 6th St. Suite 101, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Step into a tiny traveling potion shop filled with crystals, herbs, and good intentions. Join us as we slow down, connect with our intentions, and create a little magic together. On the 20th, from 12 … Upland Holiday Market 12:00 pm Upland Holiday Market @ Upland Brewing Wood Shop, 354 West 11th Street, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Kick off the season at our festive Holiday Market featuring 20 talented local artisans and makers. Discover one-of-a-kind treasures including handcrafted jewelry, stunning pottery, beautiful stained glass, custom woodwork, small-batch coffee, vintage clothing and textiles, … Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Birders 1:00 pm Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Birders @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer Dec 20 @ 1:00 pm Tickets A place for LGBTQ+ and ally people to come together around a shared love of birds. A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut Street, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is, ““a charming triumph of imagination.” USA International Harp Competition – Harp Start Outreach 2:00 pm USA International Harp Competition – Harp Start Outreach @ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Enjoy a concert and learn about harps from Harp Start Educational Outreach. Then, try your hand at making your own harp! Age 12 and up. Michael McCartney 4:00 pm Michael McCartney @ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm Tickets Read to a Dog 4:00 pm Read to a Dog @ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Tickets Practice reading aloud to a specially-trained therapy dog through the Hoosierland Bloomington chapter of Love On A Leash. Time slots for reading will be assigned upon your arrival. Ages 5–10. ZILLAFYDE album release party w/HOLOCENE 4:00 pm ZILLAFYDE album release party w/HOLOCENE @ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm Tickets 4:00 PM – Holocene takes the stage with an eclectic, slow-burn set 🎶 Headliners ZILLAFYDE follow with a BURDEN album release set Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Rusted String Swindlers 6:00 pm Rusted String Swindlers @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Gwen Sunkel, shows at 7:00 & 9:15 7:00 pm Gwen Sunkel, shows at 7:00 & 9:15 @ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, corner of 4th and Walnut,Bloomington Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Gwen Sunkel is an Indianapolis comedian, emcee, and character actor. She performs regularly at Helium Comedy Club and The White Rabbit Cabaret where she is a cast member with An Evening With The Authors*. You’ve … The New Old Cavalry 7:00 pm The New Old Cavalry @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 20 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets kitchen at 5pm Doors at 6pm Music at 7pm-ish A Magical Motown Christmas 7:30 pm A Magical Motown Christmas @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm Tickets A journey through Motown’s best including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson & a special set dedicated to your Christmas favorites! Presented by the … An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences. It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) 7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life (a live stage production) @ Historic Brown County Playhouse, 70 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm Tickets Adapted for the stage by James W. Rodgers. Presented with the permission of the Greatest Gift Corporation. Cicada Cinema: Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point 8:00 pm Cicada Cinema: Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point @ Hopscotch Kitchen, 235 West Dodds St., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Flick ‘n Rainwater w/Rusted String Swindlers 8:00 pm Flick ‘n Rainwater w/Rusted String Swindlers @ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Homemade Jam 8:00 pm Homemade Jam @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 20 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Addiction 9:00 pm Addiction @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Bloomington Pride is sponsoring a winter clothing drive (for Beacon) drag show 9:00 pm Bloomington Pride is sponsoring a winter clothing drive (for Beacon) drag show @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Come out to see numbers from, AVA, MOCHA, INCARNATE ART FORM, MADISON, and DESIREE! Bring a winter hat, coat, gloves, and scarves and/or money as your donation. Dance party at 11pm Hairbangers Ball 9:00 pm Hairbangers Ball @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 20 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Karaoke 10:00 pm Karaoke @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 20 @ 10:00 pm Tickets
21 Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair 11:00 am Pillar Arts’ Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair @ Pillar Arts Alliance Center @ College Mall, 2894 East 3rd Street, Suite L-10D, Bloomington, Dec 21 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Tickets You’re invited to stop by to browse a festive collection of handmade goods from talented local artists and makers. From unique artwork to handcrafted gifts, it’s the perfect place to find something special for the … Bloomington Ukulele Club 1:00 pm Bloomington Ukulele Club @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Bloomington Yacht Club Open House 1:00 pm Bloomington Yacht Club Open House @ Bloomington Yacht Club, Lake Lemon, 8911 E. Sail Away Lane, Unionville Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets 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, … Indiana Falun Dafa Association-Group Meditation 1:00 pm Indiana Falun Dafa Association-Group Meditation @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm Tickets NEW DATE! Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats (Rescheduled due to weather) 1:00 pm NEW DATE! Low-Cost, Appointment-Free Vaccine Clinic for Dogs and Cats (Rescheduled due to weather) @ MCHA Animal Care Campus, 791 South Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets Monroe County Humane Association Mobile Clinics offer a range of services, including legally mandated rabies vaccines for pets aged 12 weeks (about 3 months) and older. Additionally, clinics provide nail trims, anal gland expressions, microchips, … Winter Wonderland Cookies 1:00 pm Winter Wonderland Cookies @ In the Kitchen, 115 N College Ave, Suite 014, Bloomington. Use the Uptown Plaza alley entrance between JL Waters and Peach Cobbler Factory. Dec 21 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets https://www.inthekitchen-bloomington.com/classes Snowflakes, Christmas trees, candy canes, ornaments, snowmen, reindeer and more are awaiting your decorating skills! This all ages decorating event will give you basic frosting guidance while empowering you to decorate however your heart … A Christmas Story the Musical 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.” Ellie Grayce Duo 2:00 pm Ellie Grayce Duo @ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Piano Guild – Harp4all Christmas Music Recital 2:00 pm Piano Guild – Harp4all Christmas Music Recital @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets An Act of God 2:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Polar Express / Christmas Vacation Double Feature 4:00 pm Polar Express / Christmas Vacation Double Feature @ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm Tickets Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Sunday Circle 4:00 pm Spencer PRIDE – Rainbow Sunday Circle @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets 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. Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Holiday Trivia Night to benefit Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana 6:00 pm Holiday Trivia Night to benefit Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 S. Morton St, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Holiday trivia and cocktails for a great cause: Cancer Support Community South Central Indiana. Win the biggest and best prizes in Bloomington!! Join us as we cover the treats, traditions, music, movies and more of … Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone–An Olde English Christmas 7:00 pm Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone–An Olde English Christmas @ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Moonlit Melodies -Audrey Clampitt at oak 7:00 pm Moonlit Melodies -Audrey Clampitt at oak @ oak.Bloomington, 116 W 6th St. Suite 101, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 7:00 pm Tickets Winter Solstice Serenade with Audrey Clampitt 🌙 Saturday, December 21 • 7 PM At Oak & Cafe Thistle On the longest night of the year, join us for a soul-brightening performance in the heart of … The Hoppy Hour featuring Eric Groovely, with Open Mic Comedy afterward 8:00 pm The Hoppy Hour featuring Eric Groovely, with Open Mic Comedy afterward @ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington Dec 21 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Open Mic sign-up at 7:30pm 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 Dec 21 @ 9:00 pm Tickets It’s a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only	22 Moms Craft Group 1:00 pm Moms Craft Group @ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm – 4:45 pm Tickets Preschool Candy Cane Science (ages 3-6) 1:00 pm Preschool Candy Cane Science (ages 3-6) @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Play with some of your winter favorites all while learning STEAM concepts and experiencing the benefits of sensory play. Dress to mess. A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut Street, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is, ““a charming triumph of imagination.” Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) 6:00 pm Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences. 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 Dec 22 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!	23 Hoosier Stitchers 9:15 am Hoosier Stitchers @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 23 @ 9:15 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Baby Brilliance 10:00 am Baby Brilliance @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 23 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for children. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, ” Experimenting with Babies” by Shaun Gallagher. Recommended Ages: Children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers Last Day before Christmas Break 12:00 pm Last Day before Christmas Break @ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon Dec 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets In an effort to give our community ample time to prepare, here are our end-of-year closures. We’ll be closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. Our first day of service for 2026 will be Tues, … Public Holiday Ice Skating 12:00 pm Public Holiday Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St, Bloomington Dec 23 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets How the Grinch Stole Christmas, screenings at 1pm & 6:30pm 1:00 pm How the Grinch Stole Christmas, screenings at 1pm & 6:30pm @ The Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington St., Spencer Dec 23 @ 1:00 pm Tickets A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut Street, Bloomington Dec 23 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is, ““a charming triumph of imagination.” Community Kundalini Yoga 6:00 pm Community Kundalini Yoga @ The Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Website to learn more about the class is Www.bloomingtonbodyworks.com/the-studio 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 Dec 23 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome. 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 Dec 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 23 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences.	24 Discovery Time 10:00 am Discovery Time @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 24 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages 2 – 6 and their caregivers Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group 5:00 pm Spencer PRIDE – Iris Youth Group @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer Dec 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … 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 Dec 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Christmas Eve Open Mic 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Open Mic @ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington Dec 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets	25 Christmas Dinner (carry-out only) 3:00 pm Christmas Dinner (carry-out only) @ Community Kitchen of Monroe County Express, 1100 W. 11th St, Bloomington Dec 25 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets We will provide a festive Christmas Dinner to anyone in need from both our main (1515 S Rogers St) and Express (1100W 11th St) locations from 3-6pm on Christmas Day. Dinner will include ham, sweet … Christmas Dinner (sit down and carry-out) 3:00 pm Christmas Dinner (sit down and carry-out) @ Community Kitchen of Monroe County, 1515 S Rogers St, Bloomington Dec 25 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets We will provide a festive Christmas Dinner to anyone in need from both our main (1515 S Rogers St) and Express (1100W 11th St) locations from 3-6pm on Christmas Day. Dinner will include ham, sweet … Christmas Dinner (in Brown County) 4:00 pm Christmas Dinner (in Brown County) @ Mother's Cupboard Community Kitchen, Inc, 646 Memorial Drive, Nashville Dec 25 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tickets motherscupboardnashvillein.com Our Christmas menu includes: Turkey 🍽️ Mashed sweet potatoes 🥘 Green bean casserole 🍞 A dinner roll 🍎 A fruit or dessert A heartfelt thank you to the amazing volunteers giving their time on … Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 25 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … David 7:00 pm David @ The Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington St., Spencer Dec 25 @ 7:00 pm Tickets	26 Tai Chi with Yel 10:15 am Tai Chi with Yel @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 26 @ 10:15 am – 11:15 am Tickets Public Holiday Ice Skating 12:00 pm Public Holiday Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St, Bloomington Dec 26 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Dive Deeper 3:00 pm Dive Deeper @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Dive Deeper is a monthly science program suitable for people of all ages. See a fully functioning ecosystem in action while you explore WonderLab’s 300 gallon coral reef aquarium with our care staff to guide … Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights 5:00 pm Spencer PRIDE – Craft Nights @ Spencer Pride commUnity center, 17 E Franklin St, Spencer Dec 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tickets 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 … Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … Karaoke 6:00 pm Karaoke @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets A Christmas Story the Musical 7:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomingtin Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.” Doug Dillman 7:00 pm Doug Dillman @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Open Mic & Jam (all ages) 7:00 pm Open Mic & Jam (all ages) @ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets 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 West Fork Revival w/special guest Rikki Jean 7:00 pm West Fork Revival w/special guest Rikki Jean @ American Legion post 285, 154 S. Main St, Spencer Dec 26 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 26 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences. Heated Rivalry Finale, followed by a dance party with DEEP SENSE at 11 8:00 pm Heated Rivalry Finale, followed by a dance party with DEEP SENSE at 11 @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 26 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets Rods and Cones 8:00 pm Rods and Cones @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 26 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Uncle Johnnie’s karaoke 9:00 pm Uncle Johnnie’s karaoke @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 26 @ 9:00 pm Tickets DJ Bri 10:00 pm DJ Bri @ Root Cellar Lounge, 108 East Kirkwood Ave. (behind FARM Bloomington), Bloomington Dec 26 @ 10:00 pm Tickets	27 Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment from Monika Herzig (sets from 9-10:30am and from 11am-12:30pm) 9:00 am Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment from Monika Herzig (sets from 9-10:30am and from 11am-12:30pm) @ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington Dec 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Tickets Come for a celebration of harvest, local food, crafts, and community. We can’t wait to see everyone there! The BWFM is the oldest winter market in Indiana as it enters its 20th year serving the … Saturday Children’s Story Hour 10:00 am Saturday Children’s Story Hour @ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Tickets Baha’is of Bloomington 12:00 pm Baha’is of Bloomington @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:45 pm Tickets Bloomington Philosophy Club 12:00 pm Bloomington Philosophy Club @ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm Tickets Public Holiday Ice Skating 12:00 pm Public Holiday Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut Street, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is, ““a charming triumph of imagination.” The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants, screenings at 2pm & 7pm 2:00 pm The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants, screenings at 2pm & 7pm @ The Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington St., Spencer Dec 27 @ 2:00 pm Tickets 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 Dec 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets This is a social support group for LGBTQ+ adults. Frank Jones Trio 6:00 pm Frank Jones Trio @ Country Heritage Winery, 225 South Van Buren Street, Nashville Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences. Zion Crossroads 8:00 pm Zion Crossroads @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 27 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets Dangerous Minds 9:00 pm Dangerous Minds @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 9:00 pm Tickets KINKER: COLD HEARTS 9:00 pm KINKER: COLD HEARTS @ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tickets It’s cold outside and inside, baby. Kinker closes out the year with COLD HEARTS featuring the fab: MUZA LUZ, DOLORES DAZE, and VANTA BLACK. As always, hosted by BEELZEBABE and assisted by LUNA MAGICK! Karaoke 9:30 pm Karaoke @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 27 @ 9:30 pm Tickets DJ TAMBO 10:00 pm DJ TAMBO @ Root Cellar Lounge, 108 East Kirkwood Ave. (behind FARM Bloomington), Bloomington Dec 27 @ 10:00 pm Tickets
28 Public Holiday Ice Skating 12:00 pm Public Holiday Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Conflict Simulations 12:15 pm Conflict Simulations @ Meeting Room A, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 12:15 pm – 5:15 pm Tickets Survivors of Suicide 12:15 pm Survivors of Suicide @ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 28 @ 12:15 pm – 2:00 pm Tickets Indiana Falun Dafa Association-Group Meditation 1:00 pm Indiana Falun Dafa Association-Group Meditation @ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 28 @ 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm Tickets Mobility Aids Lending Library 1:00 pm Mobility Aids Lending Library @ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets The Mobility Aids Lending Library (MALL) program matches gently used mobility devices free of charge to those who cannot afford them or only need them for a short period of time. All ages. A Christmas Story the Musical 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.” The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants 2:00 pm The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants @ The Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington St., Spencer Dec 28 @ 2:00 pm Tickets An Act of God 2:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display 6:00 pm Holiday of Lights Drive Through Christmas Light Display @ Monroe County Fairgrounds, 5700 West Airport Road, Bloomington Dec 28 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets HOLIDAY OF LIGHTS DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS DISPLAY BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE MONROE COUNTY FAIR BOARD. PACK THE CAR AND ENJOY A MAGICAL DRIVE THROUGH OF TWINKLING LIGHTS, FESTIVE DISPLAYS, AND HOLIDAY CHEER FOR ALL … 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 Dec 28 @ 9:00 pm Tickets It’s a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only	29 Public Holiday Ice Skating 12:00 pm Public Holiday Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St, Bloomington Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Youth Radio Camp 12:00 pm Youth Radio Camp @ Harmony School, 909 E 2nd St, Bloomington Dec 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Dive into the world of radio this winter break at the Harmony School Youth Radio Camp. Over the three days of camp, youth will learn how to share their perspective with the community through music, … A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut Street, Bloomington Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is, ““a charming triumph of imagination.” Boxing Day Cardboard Extravaganza (all ages) 2:00 pm Boxing Day Cardboard Extravaganza (all ages) @ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Winter Break Movie Day – The Wild Robot (all ages) 2:00 pm Winter Break Movie Day – The Wild Robot (all ages) @ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 29 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Thinking Money for Kids (for kids ages 6-11) 4:00 pm Thinking Money for Kids (for kids ages 6-11) @ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville Dec 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Registration is required. Kids, ages 6-11, are invited to the final event in our Thinking Money for Kids series. Is your New Year’s Resolution to be better with managing your money — and to teach … Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) 6:00 pm Boogie & Burn (rollerskate workout session) (18+) @ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington Dec 29 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets 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 An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences. 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 Dec 29 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm Tickets Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!	30 Hoosier Stitchers 9:15 am Hoosier Stitchers @ Meeting Room A, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville Dec 30 @ 9:15 am – 2:00 pm Tickets Baby Brilliance 10:00 am Baby Brilliance @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for children. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, ” Experimenting with Babies” by Shaun Gallagher. Recommended Ages: Children ages 0-18 months and their caregivers Public Holiday Ice Skating 12:00 pm Public Holiday Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Tickets Youth Radio Camp 12:00 pm Youth Radio Camp @ Harmony School, 909 E 2nd St, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Dive into the world of radio this winter break at the Harmony School Youth Radio Camp. Over the three days of camp, youth will learn how to share their perspective with the community through music, … A Christmas Story, showings at 1:00 and 6:30 1:00 pm A Christmas Story, showings at 1:00 and 6:30 @ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington Street, Spencer Dec 30 @ 1:00 pm Tickets In the 1940s, a young boy named Ralphie Parker attempts to convince his parents, teacher, and Santa Claus that a Red Ryder Range 200 Shot BB gun really is the perfect Christmas gift. VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (18+) 1:30 pm VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Tom B. (18+) @ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington Dec 30 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Tickets New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm 2:00 pm A Christmas Story the Musical, shows at 2:00 and 7:00pm @ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut Street, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 2:00 pm Tickets The Associated Press says the musical is, ““a charming triumph of imagination.” Film: Monsters, Inc. 2:00 pm Film: Monsters, Inc. @ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville Dec 30 @ 2:00 pm Tickets Community Kundalini Yoga 6:00 pm Community Kundalini Yoga @ The Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 6:00 pm Tickets Website to learn more about the class is Www.bloomingtonbodyworks.com/the-studio 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 Dec 30 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Tickets We are a steel tip dart & social club. You do not have to be a member to play. All are welcome. Irish Music Session 7:00 pm Irish Music Session @ Runcible Spoon, 412 East 6th St., Bloomington Dec 30 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets An Act of God 7:30 pm An Act of God @ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington Dec 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets From the 13-time Emmy-winning head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, this irreverent show answers life’s biggest questions with divine wit, sass, and plenty of surprises. Recommended for mature audiences.	31 Discovery Time 10:00 am Discovery Time @ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am Tickets Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages 2 – 6 and their caregivers Public Holiday Ice Skating 12:00 pm Public Holiday Ice Skating @ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Youth Radio Camp 12:00 pm Youth Radio Camp @ Harmony School, 909 E 2nd St, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Tickets Dive into the world of radio this winter break at the Harmony School Youth Radio Camp. Over the three days of camp, youth will learn how to share their perspective with the community through music, … Karaoke Extravaganza (all ages) 1:00 pm Karaoke Extravaganza (all ages) @ Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, Meeting Room A/B Combo, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Tickets Join us for an afternoon of karaoke and fun! We’ll have a list of common kid songs that we can belt out, along with light snacks and a craft, too. New Year’s Eve Party 5:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party @ Friendly Beasts Cider Company, 222 West 2nd Street, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 5:00 pm Tickets We’ll be open starting at 5:00pm, with free food from s/t Vegetarian Kitchen. We’ll have special cider cocktails available and a free toast at midnight. Spend the whole night with us or just drop in … 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 Dec 31 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Tickets Trivia Wednesdays (21+) 6:30 pm Trivia Wednesdays (21+) @ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Tickets fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia. Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, w/music from Three Chairs and a Stool, calling by Kyla Wargel – Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm 7:00 pm Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, w/music from Three Chairs and a Stool, calling by Kyla Wargel – Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm @ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Tickets Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm Dance 7:30-9:30pm Gentleman Caller // Midnight Butcher // Beyond Things 8:00 pm Gentleman Caller // Midnight Butcher // Beyond Things @ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Doors at 7pm New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Jordan Roberts 8:00 pm New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Jordan Roberts @ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville Dec 31 2025 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 1 2026 @ 1:00 am Tickets Ring In the New Year with Conor Delehanty (shows at 8pm & 10:30pm) 8:00 pm Ring In the New Year with Conor Delehanty (shows at 8pm & 10:30pm) @ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm Tickets Conor Delehanty is a comedian. a former construction worker, and an organ donor from Indianapolis. Over the past decade, Delehanty has fine tuned his craft performing wherever he could across these United States earning accolades … Southern Accents – Tom Petty Tribute 8:00 pm Southern Accents – Tom Petty Tribute @ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 31 @ 8:00 pm Tickets HONKY TONK NEW YEAR, w/three full sets of music 9:00 pm HONKY TONK NEW YEAR, w/three full sets of music @ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm Tickets Doors at 8pm New Year’s Eve Bash w/Bonita 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Bash w/Bonita @ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington Dec 31 2025 @ 9:00 pm – Jan 1 2026 @ 1:00 am Tickets New Year’s Eve w/ DJ Spikes 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve w/ DJ Spikes @ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington Dec 31 @ 9:00 pm Tickets

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