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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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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
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
IU Women’s Basketball vs Michigan State
12:00 pm
IU Women’s Basketball vs Michigan State
@ Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 1001 E. 17th St, Bloomington
Jan 1 @ 12:00 pm
IU Mens Football vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl
4:00 pm
IU Mens Football vs Alabama in the Rose Bowl
@ Eateries & Bars around town will be showing this game, too numerous to list
Jan 1 @ 4:00 pm
Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Friendly Beasts Cider Company, 222 West 2nd Street, Bloomington
Jan 1 @ 6:30 pm
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Tai Chi with Yel
10:15 am
Tai Chi with Yel
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 10:15 am – 11:15 am
Public Holiday Ice Skating
12:00 pm
Public Holiday Ice Skating
@ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 S. Henderson St, Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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
Jan 2 @ 2:00 pm
DJ ADRIANE, with a set inspried by France Gall’s “Laisse tomber les filles”
5:00 pm
DJ ADRIANE, with a set inspried by France Gall’s “Laisse tomber les filles”
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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
Jan 2 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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 …
A Christmas Story the Musical
7:00 pm
A Christmas Story the Musical
@ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomingtin
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm
The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.”
Bloomington Amateur Radio Club (BARC) Meeting
7:00 pm
Bloomington Amateur Radio Club (BARC) Meeting
@ First United Church, 2420 E 3rd Street, Bloomington—use the East side entrance
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm
Anthony Parker will present a talk titled “Restoring Old Radio–Needed Tools and Techniques.” Attendees will take part in a discussion to plan club activities for 2026. BARC meetings are free to everyone; all ages and …
Karaoke Stars with Bobbi Delane
7:00 pm
Muhammad Saahir & Friends!
7:00 pm
Muhammad Saahir & Friends!
@ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, corner of 4th and Walnut,Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm
Winner of the 2024 Bloomington Comedy Festival returns to the Attic stage to go long with his first full weekend headlining set at his home club. From hilarious stories of fatherhood to observations about the …
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
An Act of God
7:30 pm
An Act of God
@ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 7:30 pm
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.
Bar Room Karaoke
8:00 pm
Bar Room Karaoke
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 8:00 pm
First Friday Karaoke with Bright Lights
8:00 pm
First Friday Karaoke with Bright Lights
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
8:00 pm
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 2 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
Milligan & Lysergic
9:00 pm
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Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment by Kim DeClue & Roger Banister, of the Columbus, Indiana band ‘Cottonpatch’ (sets from 9-10:30am and 11am-12:30pm)
9:00 am
Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment by Kim DeClue & Roger Banister, of the Columbus, Indiana band ‘Cottonpatch’ (sets from 9-10:30am and 11am-12:30pm)
@ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Jan 3 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Celebrate the season with the very best local produce, meats, eggs, farm products (honey! maple syrup! dried beans!), hot and cold beverages, hand crafted prepared food and artisan baked treats of all kinds, lovely farm …
Noise and Nonsense Podcast
12:00 pm
Noise and Nonsense Podcast
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 3 @ 12:00 pm – 2:15 pm
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
Jan 3 @ 2:00 pm
The Associated Press says the musical is, ““a charming triumph of imagination.”
Geneaology Discussion Group
2:00 pm
Geneaology Discussion Group
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E. 6th Street, Bloomington
Jan 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Love family history research? Join a group of fellow enthusiasts monthly at the History Center!
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
Jan 3 @ 2:00 pm
An Act of God, shows at 2:30 & 7:30
2:30 pm
An Act of God, shows at 2:30 & 7:30
@ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 3 @ 2:30 pm
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.
Country Line Dance DJ Night
6:00 pm
Country Line Dance DJ Night
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Jan 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
Jan 3 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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 …
Don’t Mind if I Doodily Doo: A Night of Music Celebrating Toby Oler
7:00 pm
Don’t Mind if I Doodily Doo: A Night of Music Celebrating Toby Oler
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6pm Tickets will only be sold at the door for this event. Too many performers to list, come send off our friend the best we know how.
Muhammad Saahir & Friends!
7:00 pm
Muhammad Saahir & Friends!
@ The Comedy Attic, 123 South Walnut, corner of 4th and Walnut,Bloomington
Jan 3 @ 7:00 pm
Winner of the 2024 Bloomington Comedy Festival returns to the Attic stage to go long with his first full weekend headlining set at his home club. From hilarious stories of fatherhood to observations about the …
Hyryder – Grateful Dead Tribute
9:00 pm
Hyryder – Grateful Dead Tribute
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 3 @ 9:00 pm
Karaoke
9:30 pm
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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
Jan 4 @ 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Madeleines 101: The Ultimate French Cookie with Shane from Kirkwood Sweet Shop
1:00 pm
Madeleines 101: The Ultimate French Cookie with Shane from Kirkwood Sweet Shop
@ In the Kitchen, 115 N College Ave, Suite 014, Bloomington. Use the Uptown Plaza alley entrance between JL Waters and Peach Cobbler Factory.
Jan 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
You know those adorable seashell shaped cookies? That’s a madeleine! Technically a tiny sponge cake, these treats originated from Northern France in the 18th century. Soft, buttery, spongey and versatile, madeleines are a great dessert …
A Christmas Story the Musical
2:00 pm
A Christmas Story the Musical
@ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 4 @ 2:00 pm
The Associated Press says the musical is “a charming triumph of imagination.”
The 78’s
2:00 pm
The 78’s
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Jan 4 @ 2:00 pm
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
2:00 pm
The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants
@ The Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington St., Spencer
Jan 4 @ 2:00 pm
An Act of God
2:30 pm
An Act of God
@ Waldron Firebay, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 4 @ 2:30 pm
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.
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
Jan 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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 …
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January Dine and Donate for Monroe County Humane Association
January Dine and Donate for Monroe County Humane Association
@ All Bloomington Pizza X locations
Jan 5 all-day
If ordering from Pizza X on any Monday in January, you can let their staff know you’re supporting Monroe County Humane Association, or select it under the Xtend-a-Hand tab while placing your order online, and …
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Rachel K. (age 18 and up)
1:30 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Rachel K. (age 18 and up)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 5 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Adult Fiber Arts Club
5:30 pm
Adult Fiber Arts Club
@ Meeting Room 2B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Do you enjoy fiber arts? Join us for this low-stress program; we’ll hang out, drink tea, and work on the projects you bring with like-minded people. Age 18 and up.
Sassafras Audubon Society
5:30 pm
Sassafras Audubon Society
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 5 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Country Line Dancing
6:30 pm
Country Line Dancing
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Jan 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 5 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Kyla W. (18+)
10:30 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Kyla W. (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 6 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Mayor Kerry Thomson’s Traveling Office Hours
11:00 am
Mayor Kerry Thomson’s Traveling Office Hours
@ Hopscotch Coffee & Kitchen, 235 W Dodds St., Bloomington
Jan 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
This is your chance to engage with the Mayor in an informal setting, ask questions, receive updates on local initiatives, and share any feedback you may have. Appointments will be scheduled in 15-minute intervals to …
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
Jan 6 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Receive free testing for HIV, HCV, and syphillis. Referral for Hepatitis C and HIV treatment, and access to PrEP medication, is also available.
Queer Craft Night
4:00 pm
Queer Craft Night
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:45 pm
VITAL Volunteer Orientation Session – Teaching English as a New Language (18+)
4:45 pm
VITAL Volunteer Orientation Session – Teaching English as a New Language (18+)
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 6 @ 4:45 pm – 6:45 pm
Learn more about becoming a VITAL English as a New Language tutor! Completing an orientation session is mandatory before volunteering in VITAL.
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 6 @ 6:30 pm
Pinball League // Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Pinball League // Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 6 @ 6:30 pm
IFPA Sanctioned Pinball Tourney 5 Game Match Play, Top 3 in Finals Playoff Sign Ups 6PM FLIPS 6:38 PM Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz 6:30 PM
Irish Music Session
7:00 pm
Honky Tonk
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 6 @ 8:30 pm
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Medicare/SHIP
1:03 am
Medicare/SHIP
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 7 @ 1:03 am – 2:03 am
Rainbow Elders First Wednesday Breakfast
10:00 am
Rainbow Elders First Wednesday Breakfast
@ Cloverleaf West, 4023 W. Third St., Bloomington
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am
Friends of the Brown County Library Board Meeting
1:00 pm
Friends of the Brown County Library Board Meeting
@ Meeting Room A, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Jan 7 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Homeschool Hangout Hour (ages 12-19)
2:00 pm
Homeschool Hangout Hour (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E 6th St, Bloomington
Jan 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Calling all homeschool teens! Drop by the Downtown Teen Space for a chance to hangout with other homeschoolers, do some crafts, play some games, or get some homework done.
D&D Game Guild (Grades 6-12)
3:30 pm
D&D Game Guild (Grades 6-12)
@ Meeting Room C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Jan 7 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Teens and Tweens (grades 6-12) — come learn and play D&D at the library! We’ll provide a DM who will give you 30 minutes of instruction then 90 minutes of game time, plus light refreshments. …
Women’s Bible Study
5:15 pm
Women’s Bible Study
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 7 @ 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm
Pickup Basketball for Underrepresented Genders (18+)
5:30 pm
Pickup Basketball for Underrepresented Genders (18+)
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington
Jan 7 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Jan 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
Cosmic Songwriters Showcase, with Performances from Jon Cory Brooks, Bill Price, Spenser Johns, and Aimee Jo. Hosted by Paul Bertsch and CJ Reichard
7:00 pm
Cosmic Songwriters Showcase, with Performances from Jon Cory Brooks, Bill Price, Spenser Johns, and Aimee Jo. Hosted by Paul Bertsch and CJ Reichard
@ Orbit Room, 107 N. College Ave. #1, Bloomington
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The monthly showcase features 6 original singer-songwriters at one of Bloomington coolest live music venues–The Orbit Room.
Jesse Jones
7:00 pm
Jesse Jones
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
@jess_jonesmusic establishes himself as a unique presence, embodying the role of an introspective singer-songwriter. He channels the soul of Americana and alt-country music. Jess’s music is the tangible expression of his heart, a medium through …
Wednesday Night Contra Dance, Open Band led by Tom Yeiser and Open Calling–Beginner lesson 7pm with Tamara Loewenthal
7:00 pm
Wednesday Night Contra Dance, Open Band led by Tom Yeiser and Open Calling–Beginner lesson 7pm with Tamara Loewenthal
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm Dance 7:30-9:30pm
Jazz & Improv
7:30 pm
Jazz & Improv
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 7 @ 7:30 pm
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Dine Out for The Library Thursdays In January at Mother Bear’s Pizza East or West
11:00 am
Dine Out for The Library Thursdays In January at Mother Bear’s Pizza East or West
@ 1428 East Third Street or 2980 West Whitehall Crossing Blvd, Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Show your flyer at either the East or West side Mother Bear’s location, and they will donate $5 to the Friends of the Library for every large pizza purchased on Thursdays in January. You must …
Cry of the Children – Choir
12:00 pm
Cry of the Children – Choir
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Aktion Club of Options (LifeDesigns) Bloomington Indiana
4:00 pm
Aktion Club of Options (LifeDesigns) Bloomington Indiana
@ Meeting Room A/B Combo, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Curiosity Lab
4:00 pm
Curiosity Lab
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Description: Curiosity Lab is an after-school play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. Recommended Ages: Designed for children ages …
Art Workshop, led by Lotus Teen Engagement Leader Noga Gordon, open to 2nd Grade to 12th Grade
5:00 pm
Art Workshop, led by Lotus Teen Engagement Leader Noga Gordon, open to 2nd Grade to 12th Grade
@ Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, 105 S. Rogers St, Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enjoy Practicing and Exploring new art styles? Curious to collaborate and learn with other Artists? Don’t miss your chance to explore art through a different medium with Noga & Friends! To RSVP, email [email protected]
Night Market, featuring: Amber McKoy // TMAC Jewelry // Smash & Sparkle // Beetlebum Crafts
5:00 pm
Night Market, featuring: Amber McKoy // TMAC Jewelry // Smash & Sparkle // Beetlebum Crafts
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Night Market is a monthly event occurring on the 2nd Thursday from 5-10pm. Local vendors, free pinball, and happy hour specials make for a fun evening at the Orbit Room. All ages with an outdoor …
Bloomington Emergency Coalition-Venezuela Emergency Assembly
5:15 pm
Bloomington Emergency Coalition-Venezuela Emergency Assembly
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm
“Blue Jay” Stained Glass Class
5:30 pm
“Blue Jay” Stained Glass Class
@ Glassy Studios,1009 16th street, Bedford, IN
Jan 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Event Details: https://limestonecountry.com/events/?imgoing-event=blue-jay-stained-glass-class-short-sweet—3-hrs-694a720f57ac7b5897becc2b
Good Evening Toastmasters Bloomington Regular Club Meeting
5:30 pm
Good Evening Toastmasters Bloomington Regular Club Meeting
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Meeting: Joshua Clover Memorial Materialism Reading Group, reading “The Eclipse and Re-Emergence of the Communist Movement” by Gilles Dauvé
7:00 pm
Meeting: Joshua Clover Memorial Materialism Reading Group, reading “The Eclipse and Re-Emergence of the Communist Movement” by Gilles Dauvé
@ Redbud Books, 408 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 7:00 pm
Join the ongoing Joshua Clover Memorial Materialism Reading Group for its next iteration on “The Eclipse and Re-Emergence of the Communist Movement” by Gilles Dauvé. The short book provides a sustained reflection of the events …
Bloomington Comedy Showcase!
8:00 pm
Bloomington Comedy Showcase!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 8 @ 8:00 pm
Featuring both professional comedians from the Midwest’s best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never know what you’re going …
Cicada Cinema: The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo
8:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 8:00 pm
Synopsis: In the early 80′, in the Chilean desert, eleven-year-old Lidia grows up in a loving queer family pushed on the edge of an unwelcoming dusty mining town. They are blamed for a mysterious illness …
Adult Skate Fast Skate! (18+)
9:00 pm
Adult Skate Fast Skate! (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Jan 8 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday Jan 8 at Adult Skate: We’re playing all the songs we love to skate fast to, plus all your FAST SKATE requests! Get ready for an action packed, upbeat evening!
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Tai Chi with YeL
10:15 am
Tai Chi with YeL
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 10:15 am – 11:15 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversations on American Culture with David S. (age 18 and up)
10:30 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversations on American Culture with David S. (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Explore key ideas in the history and culture of the “American Experiment” in English. Readings and videos will be fully explained.
Discovery Time
11:00 am
Discovery Time
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages …
Animal Hour
3:00 pm
Animal Hour
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and …
Improv Jazz
6:00 pm
Improv Jazz
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm
Knit Night
6:00 pm
Knit Night
@ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cozy up, pick up a needle, and let’s make something. Knit Night happens every second Friday and it’s all about stitches, snacks, and laughs. Beginners, pros, or people who just want to watch yarn do …
Music Bingo
6:30 pm
Music Bingo
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Jan 9 @ 6:30 pm
Lainey – Tribute to Lainey Wilson
7:00 pm
Lainey – Tribute to Lainey Wilson
@ Mitchell Opera House, 217 North 7th Street, Mitchell. IN
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Info and tickets: events.humanitix.com
Mama Said String Band // Chris Dollar
7:00 pm
Mama Said String Band // Chris Dollar
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Doors at 6pm Mama Said String Band Returns to Orbit The show in October was insane. Don’t miss out on this one Chris Dollar opens the show DOORS 6 MUSIC 7
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
Open Mic, with hosts Big John & Marguerite
7:00 pm
Open Mic, with hosts Big John & Marguerite
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6pm Featuring a full buffet too!
Pat Burtscher’s Bloomington Debut, shows at 7:00 & 9:15
7:00 pm
Pat Burtscher’s Bloomington Debut, shows at 7:00 & 9:15
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 9 @ 7:00 pm
Pat Burtscher is currently based in NYC where he’s a regular at The Comedy Cellar and other cool places. He also headlines clubs and does festivals all around the world (JFL, Edinburgh, Melbourne International Comedy …
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
8:00 pm
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
Salsa Night!
8:00 pm
Salsa Night!
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 8:00 pm
90s Country Night w/ Jake Dodds
9:00 pm
90s Country Night w/ Jake Dodds
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 9 @ 9:00 pm
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Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment by Steam and Chik’n (Steve & Leo Mascari 9-10:30am) and David Davila & Friends (11am-12:30pm)
9:00 am
Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment by Steam and Chik’n (Steve & Leo Mascari 9-10:30am) and David Davila & Friends (11am-12:30pm)
@ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Celebrate the season with the very best local produce, meats, eggs, farm products (honey! maple syrup! dried beans!), hot and cold beverages, hand crafted prepared food and artisan baked treats of all kinds, lovely farm …
Hoosier Stitchers
10:15 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 10 @ 10:15 am – 5:00 pm
4th Annual Lemon Drop Polar Plunge
10:30 am
4th Annual Lemon Drop Polar Plunge
@ Riddle Point Park Beach, Lake Lemon 7599 N Tunnel Rd, Unionville, IN
Jan 10 @ 10:30 am
WFHB’s Saturday’s Child, presenting Silent Partner (otherwise known as Mary Luncsford)
11:00 am
WFHB’s Saturday’s Child, presenting Silent Partner (otherwise known as Mary Luncsford)
@ Monroe County History Center, 202 E 6th St, Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club
12:00 pm
Bloomington Philosophy Club
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Discardia Mending Day
12:00 pm
Discardia Mending Day
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Drop in and bring any clothes or other textiles in need of repair; please clean the items first. Discardia will be on-hand to show you how to mend them or do it for you. All …
STEM Saturday
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure. Recommended Ages: STEM Saturday is designed for ages …
Teen Writers (ages 12-19)
3:00 pm
Teen Writers (ages 12-19)
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us to discuss writing, share our projects, and get inspiration from other teen writers.
Winter’s Tea Time (ages 14 and up)
3:00 pm
Winter’s Tea Time (ages 14 and up)
@ Lower Cascades Park, 2851 N. Old State Rd. 37, Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tis the season for a spot of tea! Join us for a fireside chat while sipping this season’s wild harvested teas. From bark to root, the forest offers a multitude of teas to boost the …
Elias Gomez
4:00 pm
Elias Gomez
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Jan 10 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Postmodern Jazz Quartet
6:00 pm
Postmodern Jazz Quartet
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 6:00 pm
Pat Burtscher’s Bloomington Debut, shows at 7:00 & 9:15
7:00 pm
Pat Burtscher’s Bloomington Debut, shows at 7:00 & 9:15
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 10 @ 7:00 pm
Pat Burtscher is currently based in NYC where he’s a regular at The Comedy Cellar and other cool places. He also headlines clubs and does festivals all around the world (JFL, Edinburgh, Melbourne International Comedy …
The Country Divas play a Tribute to Female Country Music
7:30 pm
The Country Divas play a Tribute to Female Country Music
@ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 10 @ 7:30 pm
Doors at 6:30pm)
Beyond the Binary
9:00 pm
Beyond the Binary
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
It’s been 3 years of all trans & non-binary casts! Oliver Closeoff and Kitt St. Clair return to host once again, for the anniversary party! Welcoming local favs, Starletta, Ava, and Calyko and out of …
Hairbangers Ball
9:00 pm
January Lunch Club / Just Penelope / Ensifera (21+)
9:00 pm
January Lunch Club / Just Penelope / Ensifera (21+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 10 @ 9:00 pm
Karaoke
9:30 pm
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All-Ages Day at the Downtown Teen Space
12:00 pm
All-Ages Day at the Downtown Teen Space
@ Downtown Teen Space, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 11 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Are you curious about the Downtown Teen Space, but you’re not a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the second Sunday of the month.
Houseplant 101 – Getting Rooted
12:00 pm
Houseplant 101 – Getting Rooted
@ oak.Bloomington, 116 W 6th St. Suite 101, Bloomington
Jan 11 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Plant 101: Getting Rooted is a cozy, beginner-friendly introduction to plant care, designed to help you build confidence from the ground up. We’ll break down the essentials — light, water, soil, and environment — using …
Reset + Unwind : Come Color
12:00 pm
Reset + Unwind : Come Color
@ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 11 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sundays at Gather are for slowing down. Come in, color, craft, or simply sit with a cold drink and be present. There’s no agenda, no pressure, just gentle community, quiet creativity, and space to breathe. …
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
Jan 11 @ 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Brandon Boerner Music
2:00 pm
Brandon Boerner Music
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Jan 11 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
A Talk by Scott Russell Sanders: “Common Wealth: Living in a Shared World”
3:00 pm
A Talk by Scott Russell Sanders: “Common Wealth: Living in a Shared World”
@ Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Jan 11 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Presented by Traveling University. Our well being depends far more on the wealth we share than on our private finances and possessions. This talk by Scott Russell Sanders, Professor Emeritus of English at Indiana University …
Ballroom Dancing, w/Foxtrot lesson with Oksana Barantsova from 6-6:30pm, Music by DJ Rog Greenawalt
6:00 pm
Ballroom Dancing, w/Foxtrot lesson with Oksana Barantsova from 6-6:30pm, Music by DJ Rog Greenawalt
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2277 West State Road 46, Nashville
Jan 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
May Erlewine with Packy Lundholm
7:00 pm
May Erlewine with Packy Lundholm
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 11 @ 7:00 pm
One of the Midwest’s most prolific and passionate songwriters, May Erlewine has a gift for writing songs of substance that feel both fresh and soulfully familiar. Her ability to emotionally engage with an audience has …
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January Dine and Donate for Monroe County Humane Association
January Dine and Donate for Monroe County Humane Association
@ All Bloomington Pizza X locations
Jan 12 all-day
If ordering from Pizza X on any Monday in January, you can let their staff know you’re supporting Monroe County Humane Association, or select it under the Xtend-a-Hand tab while placing your order online, and …
Matinee Monday: Frozen
12:30 pm
Matinee Monday: Frozen
@ Meeting Rooms B & C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Jan 12 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Families, join us for an afternoon showing of Disney’s FROZEN. Popcorn and hot cocoa will be provided; you should bring anything else you need to get cozy (blankets? pillows?) while we watch. Please note: an …
One Piece Trivia (ages 12-19)
3:30 pm
One Piece Trivia (ages 12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 12 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Put your knowledge of “One Piece” to the test by competing for fun and prizes in this trivia challenge!
Mama Meet Up
4:30 pm
Mama Meet Up
@ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Jan 12 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Join other parents and their little ones for activities, food and the opportunity to meet other parents in Brown County. In partnership with Nurse-Family Partnership, Indiana WIC, and Healthy Families Indiana
Family Movie Night: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
5:00 pm
Family Movie Night: Sonic the Hedgehog 3
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come down to the Downtown Library for a family-friendly movie viewing of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024).
Rainbow Elders Second Monday Social Hour
5:00 pm
Rainbow Elders Second Monday Social Hour
@ BJ’s Brewhouse, 411 S. College Mall Road, Bloomington
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Stages Bloomington
5:30 pm
Stages Bloomington
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Country Line Dancing
6:30 pm
Country Line Dancing
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Jan 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Faculty / Guest Recital: Geoffrey Keezer, jazz piano; Jeremy Allen, bass; Sean Dobbins, drums
8:00 pm
Faculty / Guest Recital: Geoffrey Keezer, jazz piano; Jeremy Allen, bass; Sean Dobbins, drums
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 12 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 12 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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Tai Chi with YeL
9:15 am
Tai Chi with YeL
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Baby Brilliance
10:00 am
Baby Brilliance
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Description: Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for infants/pre-walkers and their caregivers. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, “Experimenting with Babies,” by Shaun Gallagher. Recommended Ages: Baby Brilliance …
Morning Storytimes with Ms. Michelle, for Littles (up to age 6) with caregivers
10:30 am
Morning Storytimes with Ms. Michelle, for Littles (up to age 6) with caregivers
@ Meeting Rooms B & C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Jan 13 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Littles (up to age 6) with caregivers, enjoy 30 minutes of reading, singing, moving, and early literacy activities with Ms. Michelle, followed by 15 minutes of free play and socialization.
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Kyla W. (18+)
10:30 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Kyla W. (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Parkinson’s Caregiver Support group
2:00 pm
Parkinson’s Caregiver Support group
@ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Young Writers Club
5:00 pm
Young Writers Club
@ Children's Program Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Come ready to write and discuss your work with fellow young writers. All participants will receive a writer’s kit to get them started in their storytelling journey. Ages 9–12. Please register here.
Bloomington Lacrosse Association Callout Meeting
6:00 pm
Bloomington Lacrosse Association Callout Meeting
@ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo & Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Community Kundalini Yoga
6:00 pm
Community Kundalini Yoga
@ The Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
You’re invited to Community Kundalini yoga class! We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class, then we get …
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 6:30 pm
Pinball League // Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Pinball League // Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 6:30 pm
IFPA Sanctioned Pinball Tourney 5 Game Match Play, Top 3 in Finals Playoff Sign Ups 6PM FLIPS 6:38 PM Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz 6:30 PM
Irish Music Session
7:00 pm
IU Cinema 15th Anniversary Secret Screening
7:00 pm
IU Cinema 15th Anniversary Secret Screening
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
We’re ready to celebrate everything that makes IU Cinema special, especially you! Join us for a defining film of the 21st century, the reveal of our Golden Ticket winners, special guests, free giveaways (including some …
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
Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall to Wall Line Dance Club (21+)
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall to Wall Line Dance Club (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Every Tuesday we host Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club! Old timers and new timers welcome.
Honky Tonk
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 13 @ 8:30 pm
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Searching for Grants with Foundation Directory (age 18 and up)
10:00 am
Searching for Grants with Foundation Directory (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration is requested. Looking for grants for your nonprofit, but not sure where to begin? Learn how to use Candid’s Foundation Directory, a prospect research tool with over 239,000 grantmaker profiles.
Storytime – All children and their caregivers are welcome
10:00 am
Storytime – All children and their caregivers are welcome
@ Eastern Branch Greene County Public Library, 11453 East State Road 54, Bloomfield
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
City of Bloomington-Development Review Audit
1:00 pm
City of Bloomington-Development Review Audit
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
ATLAS (At The Library After School): Button Workshop (Grades 6-12)
3:30 pm
ATLAS (At The Library After School): Button Workshop (Grades 6-12)
@ Meeting Rooms B & C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Jan 14 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Drop in after-school for snacks and hangtime, plus learn to make your own pin-back buttons — perfect for advertising your favorite band or cause, or just to make people think!
Pickup Basketball for Underrepresented Genders (18+)
5:30 pm
Pickup Basketball for Underrepresented Genders (18+)
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Short Attention Span Book Club – Binti by Nnedi Okorafor (age 18 and up)
5:30 pm
Short Attention Span Book Club – Binti by Nnedi Okorafor (age 18 and up)
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Registration is requested. Don’t always get the book read? This book club is for you. Dive into short stories and novellas of all genres. This month’s selection is “Binti” by Nnedi Okorafor.
Author Event with Lori Rader-Day
6:00 pm
Author Event with Lori Rader-Day
@ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A conversation with Angela Jackson-Brown featuring Edgar Award-nominated Lori Rader-Day’s new book ‘Wreck Your Heart’.
Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:00 pm
Trivia Wednesdays (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
Cicada Cinema: Fireball: Visitors From Darker Worlds
7:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: Fireball: Visitors From Darker Worlds
@ 505 West 4th St. (part of FAR Center), Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm
This film was programmed in collaboration with Pictura Gallery’s current exhibit “I saw a tree bearing stones in the place of apples and pears” by Emilia Martin Synopsis: Werner Herzog’s 32nd feature-length documentary and his …
Viola Concerto Competition
7:00 pm
Viola Concerto Competition
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music from SuperTrad and Calling by Tammy Behrman. Beginner lesson from 7-7:30pm
7:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, Music from SuperTrad and Calling by Tammy Behrman. Beginner lesson from 7-7:30pm
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm 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
Jan 14 @ 8:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood
10:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 14 @ 10:00 pm
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Dine Out for The Library Thursdays In January at Mother Bear’s Pizza East or West
11:00 am
Dine Out for The Library Thursdays In January at Mother Bear’s Pizza East or West
@ 1428 East Third Street or 2980 West Whitehall Crossing Blvd, Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Show your flyer at either the East or West side Mother Bear’s location, and they will donate $5 to the Friends of the Library for every large pizza purchased on Thursdays in January. You must …
Ellettsville Book Group – The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
1:00 pm
Ellettsville Book Group – The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Registration is requested. Join us on the third Thursday of the month to discuss a dynamic mix of fiction and nonfiction. Age 18 and up.
Curiosity Lab
4:00 pm
Curiosity Lab
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Description: Curiosity Lab is an after-school play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. Recommended Ages: Designed for children ages …
Art Workshop, led by Lotus Teen Engagement Leader Noga Gordon, open to 2nd Grade to 12th Grade
5:00 pm
Art Workshop, led by Lotus Teen Engagement Leader Noga Gordon, open to 2nd Grade to 12th Grade
@ Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, 105 S. Rogers St, Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enjoy Practicing and Exploring new art styles? Curious to collaborate and learn with other Artists? Don’t miss your chance to explore art through a different medium with Noga & Friends! To RSVP, email [email protected]
Bloomington Stationery Club Meet-Up
5:00 pm
Bloomington Stationery Club Meet-Up
@ Cook Center for Public Arts & Humanities, 750 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to join us for an evening of junk journaling, planning, snail mail, and connecting over our shared love of stationery!
Simple Casseroles Workshop
5:00 pm
Simple Casseroles Workshop
@ Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, 1100 West Allen St., Bloomingon
Jan 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Join our friend Donetta at the Hub for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll learn the foundations of building flavorful casseroles from scratch. Casseroles are the ultimate make-ahead meal! They are warm, comforting, and surprisingly …
America 250 with Hoosier Character: On the Square
5:30 pm
America 250 with Hoosier Character: On the Square
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Celebrate the kick-off of America’s 250th birthday with new information about those that lived here in the early 19th century. Using the Hoosier Character digital map, we’ll use oral history and traditional sources to see …
Riff Off with Grace Elmer (ages 7-12)
5:30 pm
Riff Off with Grace Elmer (ages 7-12)
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Registration is requested. Explore hands-on riff building through listening, rhythm, and performance activities with Girls Rock Bloomington.
Monthly Music Night: The Monon Troubadours
6:00 pm
Monthly Music Night: The Monon Troubadours
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Juniper Art Gallery is excited to kick off our New Year with The Monon Troubadours for January’s Third Thursday Monthly Music Night! (6-7:30pm)! We will reopen that morning after our Winter Break at 11:00am and …
Studio PH.D Class: Charm School
6:00 pm
Studio PH.D Class: Charm School
@ The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E. Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Presented By: Pam Hurst Designs & Studio PH.D (317) 459-3581 [email protected] Contact to ask about the cost. Studio PH.D is a series of jewelry classes offered by artist Pam Hurst at The Sterling Butterfly in …
Jennifer Lynn Christie // Kay Krull
7:00 pm
Jennifer Lynn Christie // Kay Krull
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 7:00 pm
Bloomington Comedy Showcase!
8:00 pm
Bloomington Comedy Showcase!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 15 @ 8:00 pm
Featuring both professional comedians from the Midwest’s best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never know what you’re going …
CAMP, A Queer Comedy Showcase, hosted by Veronica Casillas and featuring Nova Blair, Mya Smith, Boden Byrd, Madeleine Meldrum, and C K Andrews
8:00 pm
CAMP, A Queer Comedy Showcase, hosted by Veronica Casillas and featuring Nova Blair, Mya Smith, Boden Byrd, Madeleine Meldrum, and C K Andrews
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Catalpa // This Burning Ghost
8:00 pm
Catalpa // This Burning Ghost
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Doors at 7pm
Back to the 80’s Adult Skate, with DJ Axipitor (18+)
9:00 pm
Back to the 80’s Adult Skate, with DJ Axipitor (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Jan 15 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Opal
10:00 pm
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Rainbow Elders Third Friday Breakfast
10:00 am
Rainbow Elders Third Friday Breakfast
@ Village Inn Restaurant, 3619 W. Ind. 46, Bloomington (near Ellettsville)
Jan 16 @ 10:00 am
Discovery Time
11:00 am
Discovery Time
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages …
Animal Hour
3:00 pm
Animal Hour
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and …
Meet the Author: Tim Miller
4:00 pm
Meet the Author: Tim Miller
@ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Drop in on your Friday afternoon to visit with author Tim MIller about his latest book, ‘When the Sun Is In Tune.’
Sensory Hour (ages 12-19)
4:00 pm
Sensory Hour (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space Conference Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Stop by this program if you need a quiet, sensory-friendly space to relax. Weighted stuffed animals, fidget toys, and noise-canceling headphones will be provided.
Elias Gomez, of The Voice
6:00 pm
Elias Gomez, of The Voice
@ 1915 Steakhouse & Bar, 290 E Morgan St, Martinsville
Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Opening Reception for Continuum: Eskenazi Faculty Exhibition 2026
6:00 pm
Opening Reception for Continuum: Eskenazi Faculty Exhibition 2026
@ Grunwald Gallery of Art, 1201 E Seventh St, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Work by more than fifty Indiana University artists, architects, and designers comes together in Continuum: Eskenazi Faculty Exhibition 2026 at the Grunwald Gallery of Art at the IU Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design. Spanning …
Jazz Salon with Postmodern Jazz Quartet
6:30 pm
Jazz Salon with Postmodern Jazz Quartet
@ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Karaoke
6:30 pm
Karaoke
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm
Clearwater Band
7:00 pm
Clearwater Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Keegan Tindall’s Bloomington Debut (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
7:00 pm
Keegan Tindall’s Bloomington Debut (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm
Keegan is a NY-based comedian, creator, and filmmaker who was recently passed at the world-famous Comedy Cellar, was named a Comic To Watch at 2024s New York Comedy Festival, and with his playful, absurd, and …
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
Princess Mononoke (1997)
7:00 pm
Princess Mononoke (1997)
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 7:00 pm
Song Sung Blue
7:00 pm
CARS – The Movie
7:30 pm
CARS – The Movie
@ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 16 @ 7:30 pm
Trampled By Turtles
7:30 pm
Trampled By Turtles
@ Brown County Music Center, 200 Maple Leaf Boulevard, Nashville
Jan 16 @ 7:30 pm
Trivia Night
7:30 pm
Trivia Night
@ Story Inn, 6404 IN-135 South, Nashville
Jan 16 @ 7:30 pm
From random facts to friendly rivalries, trivia night is the perfect excuse to grab a drink, have a laugh, and maybe walk away a winner. Get here early—seats fill fast!
Infinitesimal – An Opera by Jeremy Weiss (alumnus guest); featuring Nicole Brancato, piano (guest)
8:00 pm
Infinitesimal – An Opera by Jeremy Weiss (alumnus guest); featuring Nicole Brancato, piano (guest)
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 S. Eagleson Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Presented by the Office of Entrepreneurship & Career Development and the IU Student National Society of Teachers of Singing.
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
8:00 pm
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
Vuko // The Magical Space Wizards From Outer Space // Alex Zimlich
8:00 pm
Vuko // The Magical Space Wizards From Outer Space // Alex Zimlich
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 8:00 pm
Poetry Slam (21+)
8:30 pm
Jak Gibson and Tyler Poe
9:00 pm
Jak Gibson and Tyler Poe
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Jan 16 @ 9:00 pm
Jukebox Luke
9:00 pm
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Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, w/music by Guitar Tom (Sets from 9-10:30am and 11am-12:30pm)
9:00 am
Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, w/music by Guitar Tom (Sets from 9-10:30am and 11am-12:30pm)
@ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum
@ Wylie House Museum, Morton C. Bradley Jr. Education Center, 317 E 2nd Street, Bloomington.
Jan 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cold temperatures are very important for some of our native plant species. They need something called “cold stratification” to root and bloom in the spring. Join us to make native seed paper you can plant …
Winter Hike Series: The Lake That Never Was
11:00 am
Winter Hike Series: The Lake That Never Was
@ Nature Center, Brown County State Park, 1405 S.R. 46 W, Nashville
Jan 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
3+ miles, rating: very rugged, 3 hours long Join us to see the 3rd lake in Brown County State Park – the one that was started but never finished by the name of Taylor Hollow …
All-Ages Day
12:00 pm
All-Ages Day
@ Teen Space, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Are you curious about the Southwest Teen Space, but not a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the third Saturday of the month.
John Danner
1:00 pm
Author Event with Diane Hartman:Getting Lost on my Way
2:00 pm
Author Event with Diane Hartman:Getting Lost on my Way
@ Fables & Fairy Tales Bookshop, 38 North Main Street, Martinsville, IN
Jan 17 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CARS – The Movie
2:00 pm
CARS – The Movie
@ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 17 @ 2:00 pm
Song Sung Blue
2:00 pm
STEM Saturday
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure. Recommended Ages: STEM Saturday is designed for ages …
Austin James
4:00 pm
Austin James
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Jan 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Read to a Dog (ages 5-10)
4:00 pm
Read to a Dog (ages 5-10)
@ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
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.
{Tarot} Speakeasy
6:00 pm
{Tarot} Speakeasy
@ oak.Bloomington, 116 W 6th St. Suite 101, Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Welcome to the Speakeasy at oak: an underground salon for the soulful curious Our first night in the Speakeasy is Tarot Speakeasy: New Year Edition Inside, the night unfolds gradually. Cards are drawn. Questions are …
The Uka-Aliens
6:30 pm
“If You’re Feeling Sinister” Pro Wrestling in Bloomington
7:00 pm
“If You’re Feeling Sinister” Pro Wrestling in Bloomington
@ Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 3100 S Walnut St, Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm
Featuring: OMNI Champion Josh Crane, Tre’ Lamar, Matt Cross, Sage Philips, Vacay Ray, and more! Doors at 6. Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1487107193360810 Tickets: https://sportsthread.com/user/buy-tickets/635/
Joe Johnson
7:00 pm
Keegan Tindall’s Bloomington Debut (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
7:00 pm
Keegan Tindall’s Bloomington Debut (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm
Keegan is a NY-based comedian, creator, and filmmaker who was recently passed at the world-famous Comedy Cellar, was named a Comic To Watch at 2024s New York Comedy Festival, and with his playful, absurd, and …
Song Sung Blue
7:00 pm
Violin Concerto Competition
7:00 pm
Violin Concerto Competition
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
You Got Gold (2025): A Celebration of John Prine
7:00 pm
You Got Gold (2025): A Celebration of John Prine
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 7:00 pm
Presented by the Buskirk-Chumley Theater and Bloomington Roots.
Happy Birthday Dolly Parton!
8:00 pm
Happy Birthday Dolly Parton!
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
We’re celebrating Dolly’s 80th Birthday!! Join us with hostess Vanity Rex and stars: BEELZEBABE, PANCHA LA FLOR, MOCHA, AND FROSTY LIBATIONS!
Hank Ruff
9:00 pm
The Januarys
9:00 pm
Karaoke
9:30 pm
Karaoke
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 9:30 pm
Hot Stuff: The Disco Supershow
10:00 pm
Hot Stuff: The Disco Supershow
@ Root Cellar Lounge, 108 East Kirkwood Ave. (behind FARM Bloomington), Bloomington
Jan 17 @ 10:00 pm
Let’s get down with an entire night of the best tunes from the 1970s! We’ll hit some punk, funk, glam, pop and of course… a groovy disco party for most of the night! DJ Bongo
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Bloomington Bridal Show
12:00 pm
Bloomington Bridal Show
@ Bloomington Convention Center, 302 South College Ave., Bloomington
Jan 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join the area’s top wedding professionals for informative research on the “trends” for new product releases. Compare different photographers, caterers and more to find the provider that meets your style and budget. Many vendors will …
Reset + Unwind : Come Color
12:00 pm
Reset + Unwind : Come Color
@ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 18 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sundays at Gather are for slowing down. Come in, color, craft, or simply sit with a cold drink and be present. There’s no agenda, no pressure, just gentle community, quiet creativity, and space to breathe. …
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
Jan 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Ben Tatum
2:00 pm
Ben Tatum
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Jan 18 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Song Sung Blue
2:00 pm
Bloomington Bach Cantata Project – Dana Marsh, director
2:30 pm
Bloomington Bach Cantata Project – Dana Marsh, director
@ St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 3800 E 3rd St, Bloomington
Jan 18 @ 2:30 pm
The Jacobs School of Music presents a performance as part of the Bloomington Bach Cantata Project, featuring J. S. Bach’s “Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats.”
Healing Racism Together
3:00 pm
Healing Racism Together
@ Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington, 2120 N. Fee Lane, Bloomington
Jan 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Racial conditioning is both individual and collective, as is healing. The BMA Faith for Racial Equity team invites you to join together for an empowering conversation with Milagros Phillips, author of “Cracking the Healer’s Code: …
Bloomington Bicycle Club Ride Planning Meeting
3:30 pm
Bloomington Bicycle Club Ride Planning Meeting
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 18 @ 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
All Gender Writing Circle
4:00 pm
All Gender Writing Circle
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 18 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Please join Women Writing for (a) Change for our monthly All Gender Writing Circle (after-hours, 4:00 – 6:00pm)! We will find inspiration from poetry and painters and spend time writing and sharing our writing with …
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January Dine and Donate for Monroe County Humane Association
January Dine and Donate for Monroe County Humane Association
@ All Bloomington Pizza X locations
Jan 19 all-day
If ordering from Pizza X on any Monday in January, you can let their staff know you’re supporting Monroe County Humane Association, or select it under the Xtend-a-Hand tab while placing your order online, and …
UFO Support Group (Un-Finished Object)
10:00 am
UFO Support Group (Un-Finished Object)
@ Rebel Purl Yarn Shop, 303 S. Hickory Drive, Bloomington
Jan 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Bring your oldest Un-Finished Object and we will play a game to decide if you should finish it or forget it and make something else! We will also talk about how our DeStash program works …
Bloomington Peace Choir (all ages)
10:30 am
Bloomington Peace Choir (all ages)
@ Atrium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Enjoy songs of peace performed by the Bloomington Peace Choir.
Revisit and Restore – An IU African American Dance Company Performance
12:00 pm
Revisit and Restore – An IU African American Dance Company Performance
@ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo & Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 19 @ 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
Through the art of dance and storytelling, the IU AADC will share an important piece of its history and how it continues to serve them today. Be prepared to clap and move with us! All …
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Craft – Peace Doves (all ages)
1:00 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Craft – Peace Doves (all ages)
@ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Drop in to make a 3D, hanging peace dove in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Helping Hands (all ages)
4:00 pm
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Helping Hands (all ages)
@ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 19 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Drop in to help us put together self-care kits for community members in need.
IU watch party w/ Opal
4:00 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Event
6:00 pm
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration Event
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm
You’re invited to join the City of Bloomington for the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration event. This year’s theme Soul, Spirit, and Sacrifice: Honoring the Legacy of Coretta Scott King and the …
Country Line Dancing
6:30 pm
Country Line Dancing
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Jan 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 19 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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Tai Chi with YeL
9:15 am
Tai Chi with YeL
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Baby Brilliance
10:00 am
Baby Brilliance
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Description: Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for infants/pre-walkers and their caregivers. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, “Experimenting with Babies,” by Shaun Gallagher. Recommended Ages: Baby Brilliance …
Morning Storytimes with Ms. Michelle, for Littles (up to age 6) with caregivers
10:30 am
Morning Storytimes with Ms. Michelle, for Littles (up to age 6) with caregivers
@ Meeting Rooms B & C, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Jan 20 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Littles (up to age 6) with caregivers, enjoy 30 minutes of reading, singing, moving, and early literacy activities with Ms. Michelle, followed by 15 minutes of free play and socialization.
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Kyla W. (age 18 and up)
10:30 am
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Kyla W. (age 18 and up)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
B-Town Art Co-op
10:45 am
B-Town Art Co-op
@ Meeting Room B, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 10:45 am – 1:00 pm
Dine and Donate at Chocolate Moose/Darn Good Soup, for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
11:00 am
Dine and Donate at Chocolate Moose/Darn Good Soup, for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
@ 405 S. Walnut St, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
The Chocolate Moose and Darn Good Soup are generously donating 20% of each order that mentions this event on Jan. 20. Show them the flier in this event, or simply mention the Dine & Donate …
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County-Homeowner Informational Meeting
3:00 pm
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County-Homeowner Informational Meeting
@ Meeting Room A/B Combo, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 3:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Death Cafe (ages 12-19)
3:30 pm
Death Cafe (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space Conference Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join us for MCPL’s first-ever Death Café! Enjoy some snacks while having a lighthearted chat about all things death and dying, and how to make the most of our lives.
Author Event with Daniel Mark Epstein
6:00 pm
Author Event with Daniel Mark Epstein
@ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to join us for an evening with poet, dramatist, and biographer Daniel Mark Epstein in celebration of his latest book, ‘Constellations: The Collected Poems of Daniel Mark Epstein. ‘ Constellations collects, for the …
Community Kundalini Yoga
6:00 pm
Community Kundalini Yoga
@ The Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
You’re invited to Community Kundalini yoga class! We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class, then we get …
Studio PH.D Class: Charm School
6:00 pm
Studio PH.D Class: Charm School
@ The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E. Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Presented By: Pam Hurst Designs & Studio PH.D (317) 459-3581 [email protected] Contact to ask about the cost. Studio PH.D is a series of jewelry classes offered by artist Pam Hurst at The Sterling Butterfly in …
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 6:30 pm
Pinball League // Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Pinball League // Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 6:30 pm
IFPA Sanctioned Pinball Tourney 5 Game Match Play, Top 3 in Finals Playoff Sign Ups 6PM FLIPS 6:38 PM Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz 6:30 PM
Tea Blending Workshop
6:30 pm
Tea Blending Workshop
@ In the Kitchen, 115 N College Ave, Suite 014, Bloomington. Use the Uptown Plaza alley entrance between JL Waters and Peach Cobbler Factory.
Jan 20 @ 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Grab your tea-loving friend and meet us In the Kitchen for a make-your-own-blend event featuring different common herbs and teas. Herbal tea is perfect in deep winter for hydration, warmth and an antioxidant boost. We’ll …
Irish Music Session
7:00 pm
Jonathan Oddie, historical keyboards, a faculty recital
7:00 pm
Jonathan Oddie, historical keyboards, a faculty recital
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall to Wall Line Dance Club (21+)
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall to Wall Line Dance Club (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Every Tuesday we host Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club! Old timers and new timers welcome.
Honky Tonk
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 20 @ 8:30 pm
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Storytime – All children and their caregivers are welcome
10:00 am
Storytime – All children and their caregivers are welcome
@ Eastern Branch Greene County Public Library, 11453 East State Road 54, Bloomfield
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
VITAL Community Hour (age 18 and up)
12:00 pm
VITAL Community Hour (age 18 and up)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
This informal social event brings the VITAL community together for light snacks and conversation.
Medicare/SHIP
1:00 pm
Medicare/SHIP
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 21 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Novel Bunch Book Club: Let Us Eat Cake, by Sharon Boorstin.
2:00 pm
Novel Bunch Book Club: Let Us Eat Cake, by Sharon Boorstin.
@ Meeting Room B, Brown County Public Library, 205 Locust Lane, Nashville
Jan 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Teen Miniature Painting 101 (ages12-19)
3:30 pm
Teen Miniature Painting 101 (ages12-19)
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Come try your hand at miniature painting. We’ve got the minis, paints, brushes, and know-how. All skill levels are welcome.
Amy Huffman Oliver Listening Session
4:30 pm
Amy Huffman Oliver Listening Session
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 4:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Good Evening Toastmasters Bloomington Regular Club Meeting
5:30 pm
Good Evening Toastmasters Bloomington Regular Club Meeting
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Pickup Basketball for Underrepresented Genders (18+)
5:30 pm
Pickup Basketball for Underrepresented Genders (18+)
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:00 pm
Rainbow Elders Educational Event: The 10 Warning Signs of Dementia
6:00 pm
Rainbow Elders Educational Event: The 10 Warning Signs of Dementia
@ Noodles and Company, 2560 East Third Street, Bloomington (in Eastland Plaza)
Jan 21 @ 6:00 pm
Amy Guerrettaz from the Endwright Center will talk about the 10 warning signs of dementia and also give us tips on ways to help maintain our mental and physical health. Arrive a little before 6 …
Trivia Wednesdays (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
International Art House Film Series: Yi Yi
7:00 pm
International Art House Film Series: Yi Yi
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm
A film of rare emotional precision and formal grace, this deeply felt portrait of three generations of a Taipei family in quiet crisis unfolds in perfect calibration and accumulated emotional power. Middle-aged businessman NJ is …
Pat Otto, Devin Brown and Jesse Beals
7:00 pm
Pat Otto, Devin Brown and Jesse Beals
@ Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, 902 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join us at Bloomington Farm Stop Collective on Kirkwood Avenue for some originals and traditional string band tunes with local dudes with beards. Gonna be a grand ole mid winter jam fest folks!
Sounds From The Black Hole: Benton+Myers+Garber//Dylan Ryan//Sklermbot
7:00 pm
Sounds From The Black Hole: Benton+Myers+Garber//Dylan Ryan//Sklermbot
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm
Doors at 6:30pm Benton // Myers // Garber Trio First performance in this arrangement. Improvised music featuring three artists who are constantly switching up their gear and playing with how they manipulate sounds. Hazel Benton …
Student Recital – Dominick Travis, flute
7:00 pm
Student Recital – Dominick Travis, flute
@ Recital Hall, located on the ground floor of Merrill Hall, 1201 East Third Street, Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, music from Do-Si-Do Radio, calling by Kyla Wargel. Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm
7:00 pm
Weekly Wednesday Contra Dance, music from Do-Si-Do Radio, calling by Kyla Wargel. Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Annual Meeting 6:15-7:15pm Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm Dance 7:30-9:30pm
Jazz & Improv
7:30 pm
Jazz & Improv
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 7:30 pm
Greg Freeman with Golomb and Carriers (18+)
8:00 pm
Greg Freeman with Golomb and Carriers (18+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 8:00 pm
Greg Freeman thrives on finding emotional catharsis and present-day resonance in the eccentric ugliness of the past. His songs all have a palpable sense of place thanks to his urgent delivery and evocative lyricism, which …
Open Stage
9:00 pm
Open Stage
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 21 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open Stage is a chance for new and seasoned performers to participate! Third Wednesday every month. Cash prize for first and second place, determined by the audience! So come out to cheer on your favs! …
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Dine Out for The Library Thursdays In January at Mother Bear’s Pizza East or West
11:00 am
Dine Out for The Library Thursdays In January at Mother Bear’s Pizza East or West
@ 1428 East Third Street or 2980 West Whitehall Crossing Blvd, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Show your flyer at either the East or West side Mother Bear’s location, and they will donate $5 to the Friends of the Library for every large pizza purchased on Thursdays in January. You must …
Studio PH.D Class: Charm School
12:00 pm
Studio PH.D Class: Charm School
@ The Sterling Butterfly, 96 E. Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 22 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Presented By: Pam Hurst Designs & Studio PH.D (317) 459-3581 [email protected] Contact to ask about the cost. Studio PH.D is a series of jewelry classes offered by artist Pam Hurst at The Sterling Butterfly in …
Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County-Community Communication
12:30 pm
Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County-Community Communication
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 12:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Leadership Bloomington-Monroe County (LBMC) builds a stronger community by identifying a diverse cross-section of emerging leaders and preparing them for roles in shaping our future.
Curiosity Lab
4:00 pm
Curiosity Lab
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Description: Curiosity Lab is an after-school play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. Recommended Ages: Designed for children ages …
Art Workshop, led by Lotus Teen Engagement Leader Noga Gordon, open to 2nd Grade to 12th Grade
5:00 pm
Art Workshop, led by Lotus Teen Engagement Leader Noga Gordon, open to 2nd Grade to 12th Grade
@ Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, 105 S. Rogers St, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enjoy Practicing and Exploring new art styles? Curious to collaborate and learn with other Artists? Don’t miss your chance to explore art through a different medium with Noga & Friends! To RSVP, email [email protected]
Crafts in the Stacks (for youth ages 7-12)
5:00 pm
Crafts in the Stacks (for youth ages 7-12)
@ Children's Program Room, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Try out hands-on, DIY projects as you learn new crafting skills each month. Supplies will be provided to complete each project.
IU Children’s Choir – Brent Gault, director
5:10 pm
IU Children’s Choir – Brent Gault, director
@ First Presbyterian Church, 221 E. 6th St, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 5:10 pm – 6:10 pm
Ceramic Roses (on 1/22, 1/23 & 1/29)
6:00 pm
Ceramic Roses (on 1/22, 1/23 & 1/29)
@ The Pottery House Studio, 223 S. Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 17, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Make your own bouquet of ceramic roses in this step by step workshop with Eva Mancini. A reservation includes 1 rose and additional roses can be made on other days. Flowers will be ready to …
Harmony School Open House
6:00 pm
Harmony School Open House
@ 909 E. 2nd St, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Celebrating 50 years of Independence in Education–Where all students’ voices are valued! Harmony School (est. 1974) is excited to welcome current and prospective families to it’s Open House! This engaging and informative event offers a …
Cicada Cinema: Chopping Mall
7:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: Chopping Mall
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 7:00 pm
Producer Julie Corman and director Jim Wynorski (Return of the Swamp Thing) put the pedal to the metal for Chopping Mall, a joyous hybrid of Friday the 13th and Dawn of the Dead . . …
Public Reading & Discussion of: Leopoldina Fortunati’s “The Arcana of Reproduction: Housewives, Prostitutes, Workers and Capital” by the Clover Memorial Materialism Reading Group
7:00 pm
Public Reading & Discussion of: Leopoldina Fortunati’s “The Arcana of Reproduction: Housewives, Prostitutes, Workers and Capital” by the Clover Memorial Materialism Reading Group
@ Redbud Books, 408 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 7:00 pm
At 7 PM Eastern Time on Thursday January 22, at Redbud Books and on Zoom, we will begin with a discussion of the preface and introduction guided by co-translator Arlen Austen. We are making arrangements …
(film) The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
8:00 pm
(film) The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A screening of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson from Prism Break, for the Trans Prisoner Day of Action and Solidarity. Come learn more about Prisim Break’s mission to connect with a support …
Bloomington Comedy Showcase!
8:00 pm
Bloomington Comedy Showcase!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 22 @ 8:00 pm
Featuring both professional comedians from the Midwest’s best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never know what you’re going …
Nina Snoogans // Liv Lafluv // Logan Carithers
8:00 pm
Nina Snoogans // Liv Lafluv // Logan Carithers
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 8:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: $5 Fight Club
9:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: $5 Fight Club
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 9:00 pm
$5 Fight Club just brings it with the finest martial arts deep cuts and secret classics of Hong Kong cinema. We announce the films exclusively via our newsletter. Start taping up your fists now because …
Rage Skate (18+)
9:00 pm
Rage Skate (18+)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Jan 22 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Everything’s a mess and the news is exhausting. If you’re over the general craziness of the world, come use that rage as fuel. Skate it out with us Thursday Jan 22 9-11pm to songs about …
SCUBA
10:00 pm
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Discovery Time
11:00 am
Discovery Time
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages …
Dinosaur Movie Marathon (ages 12-19)
1:00 pm
Dinosaur Movie Marathon (ages 12-19)
@ Downtown Teen Space A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Friday is the perfect day to hang out and watch movies with friends. Join us for a stampede of dino movies!
Animal Hour
3:00 pm
Animal Hour
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and …
Brown County Ukulele Festival
3:30 pm
Brown County Ukulele Festival
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Jan 23 @ 3:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Info: www.browncountyukefest.com The festival continues all-day Saturday, depending on the weather.
Chilly Cook-Off, a fundraiser for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
5:00 pm
Chilly Cook-Off, a fundraiser for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
@ Switchyard Park Pavilion, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Event webpage: mhcfoodpantry.org/chilly-cookoff This event is ticketed.
Freezefest (activities listed below)
5:00 pm
Freezefest (activities listed below)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
Jan 23 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Arvo Pärt at 90: Listening to His Worlds Lecture by Jeffers Engelhardt
6:00 pm
Arvo Pärt at 90: Listening to His Worlds Lecture by Jeffers Engelhardt
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm
Ceramic Roses (on 1/22, 1/23 & 1/29)
6:00 pm
Ceramic Roses (on 1/22, 1/23 & 1/29)
@ The Pottery House Studio, 223 S. Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 17, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Make your own bouquet of ceramic roses in this step by step workshop with Eva Mancini. A reservation includes 1 rose and additional roses can be made on other days. Flowers will be ready to …
Live Performance with Kyle Quass
6:00 pm
Live Performance with Kyle Quass
@ Pillar Arts Alliance Center @ College Mall, 2894 East 3rd Street, Suite L-10D, Bloomington,
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
You’re invited to join us for an exciting evening of rhythm and creativity with talented local musician, Kyle Quass! He’s coming back to the Arts Alliance Center to share more tunes, and we hope to …
Wreckers of Romance // Chris Kupersmith (opener)
6:00 pm
Wreckers of Romance // Chris Kupersmith (opener)
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Doors at 5:30pm
Zero Proof Mocktails, a Demonstration style class with Chelsi Tangman
6:00 pm
Zero Proof Mocktails, a Demonstration style class with Chelsi Tangman
@ In the Kitchen, 115 N College Ave, Suite 014, Bloomington. Use the Uptown Plaza alley entrance between JL Waters and Peach Cobbler Factory.
Jan 23 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Chamomile Paloma and Winter Berry Smash will be our focused recipes. If you’re into non-alcoholic beverages that are more than just pineapple juice, you’re in good company. The recent surge in zero proof mixology has …
Music Bingo
6:30 pm
Music Bingo
@ Cedar Creek Winery, Brewery and Distillery, 3820 Leonard Road, Martinsville
Jan 23 @ 6:30 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater presents Ponyo (2008)
7:00 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater presents Ponyo (2008)
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater: 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm
Chicago
7:00 pm
Chicago
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm
A universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz.
Mandal’s Bloomington Debut (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
7:00 pm
Mandal’s Bloomington Debut (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm
MANDAL is a comedian based out of Atlanta, Georgia. He has been seen and heard on Adult Swim, Netflix Is A Joke Radio, and Don’t Tell Comedy. He was selected as one of Netflix Is …
Marty Barrow
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
7:30 pm
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
@ IU Studio Theatre, within the Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center, 275 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 7:30 pm
An exciting series of workshops, readings, and creative discussions. Join us for this early look at these works in development, so one day you can say “I saw that play At First Sight”. The Festival …
Bar Room Karaoke
8:00 pm
Bar Room Karaoke
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 8:00 pm
NOTUS Contemporary Vocal Ensemble – Dominick DiOrio, director
8:00 pm
NOTUS Contemporary Vocal Ensemble – Dominick DiOrio, director
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
8:00 pm
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
Moon News // Airtight Garage
8:30 pm
Moon News // Airtight Garage
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 8:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Doors at 8pm
Lost Cause
9:00 pm
Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress
9:00 pm
Rod Tuffcurls and the Benchpress
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 23 @ 9:00 pm
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Brown County Ukulele Festival
Brown County Ukulele Festival
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Jan 24 all-day
Info: www.browncountyukefest.com
Freezefest (activities listed below)
Freezefest (activities listed below)
@ Switchyard Park, 1601 South Rogers St., Blomington
Jan 24 all-day
 https://www.visitbloomington.com/freezefest/
Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, w/entertainment from Kid Kazooey (9-10:30am) and Entwyned (11am-12:30pm)
9:00 am
Bloomington Winter Farmers Market, w/entertainment from Kid Kazooey (9-10:30am) and Entwyned (11am-12:30pm)
@ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Digital Skills Saturday – Build Your Skills with Northstar Digital Literacy (age 18+)
10:30 am
Digital Skills Saturday – Build Your Skills with Northstar Digital Literacy (age 18+)
@ Meeting Room 2C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum
@ Wylie House Museum, Morton C. Bradley Jr. Education Center, 317 E 2nd Street, Bloomington.
Jan 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cold temperatures are very important for some of our native plant species. They need something called “cold stratification” to root and bloom in the spring. Join us to make native seed paper you can plant …
All-Ages Day
12:00 pm
All-Ages Day
@ Teen Space, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Curious about the Ellettsville Teen Space, but you aren’t a teen? Patrons of all ages are invited to check it out on the fourth Saturday of the month.
Author Event with Jensen Parker and Claire Isenthal
12:00 pm
Author Event with Jensen Parker and Claire Isenthal
@ Fables & Fairy Tales Bookshop, 38 North Main Street, Martinsville, IN
Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Blue Box Film Festival
12:00 pm
Blue Box Film Festival
@ The Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 North Washington St., Spencer
Jan 24 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Blue Box Film Festival (BBFF) is an independent film festival, often hosted by local arts groups like the Owen County Theatre & Arts Alliance in Spencer, Indiana (Tivoli Theatre), focused on showcasing creative, international …
USA International Harp Competition – Harp Start Outreach (age 12 and up)
2:00 pm
USA International Harp Competition – Harp Start Outreach (age 12 and up)
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Enjoy a concert and learn about harps from Harp Start Educational Outreach. Then, try your hand at making your own harp!
Community Forum–No New Jail: What’s Next?
3:00 pm
Community Forum–No New Jail: What’s Next?
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
You’re invited to join Care Not Cages for a community discussion of the future of decarceration In Monroe County and how you can get involved in the fight for true justice and community-based care.
STEM Saturday
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure. Recommended Ages: STEM Saturday is designed for ages …
76 Days Adrift (2025)
7:00 pm
Ben Cartha Fowler Project // Sam Finley Trio
7:00 pm
Ben Cartha Fowler Project // Sam Finley Trio
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Doors at 6:30pm
Nicholas Graham Hall
7:00 pm
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
7:30 pm
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
@ IU Studio Theatre, within the Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center, 275 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 7:30 pm
An exciting series of workshops, readings, and creative discussions. Join us for this early look at these works in development, so one day you can say “I saw that play At First Sight”. The Festival …
Movies at the MET: Gone With the Wind
7:30 pm
Movies at the MET: Gone With the Wind
@ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 24 @ 7:30 pm
Canadian Rifle // Exedo // Crab Jackson & the Marginal Contact // Wiley
8:00 pm
Canadian Rifle // Exedo // Crab Jackson & the Marginal Contact // Wiley
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 8:00 pm
Gusto Crux
8:00 pm
Gusto Crux
@ Max's Place, 1280 North College Ave., Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Homegrown Outlaw Americana Music
Rich Hardesty Band
8:00 pm
Rich Hardesty Band
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Jan 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Symphony Orchestra – Nicholas McGegan, guest conductor
8:00 pm
Symphony Orchestra – Nicholas McGegan, guest conductor
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
An “expert in 18th century style” (The New Yorker), Nicholas McGegan is in his sixth decade on the podium. Following a 34-year tenure as music director of Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale, he is now …
Stand-Up Comedy Show, hosted by Zach Sterling, featuring Ryan Hole and headliner Brad Rigler
8:30 pm
Stand-Up Comedy Show, hosted by Zach Sterling, featuring Ryan Hole and headliner Brad Rigler
@ The Old Mill at Story Inn, 6404 IN-135 South, Nashville
Jan 24 @ 8:30 pm
Doors at 8pm
Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
9:00 pm
Back 2 Mac – Fleetwood Mac Tribute
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 9:00 pm
Black Orchid
9:00 pm
Shades of Melanin
9:00 pm
Shades of Melanin
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 24 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Mocha produces and Pat Yo Weave hosts this night of fabulous melanated performers!!
Morbid Effigy / Master Hunter
10:30 pm
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11th Annual PuzzleFest
12:00 pm
11th Annual PuzzleFest
@ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us on Sunday, January 25th at Switchyard Park Pavilion for our 11th annual Puzzlefest. Complete with a HUGE puzzle swap and competition. Bring your old and used puzzles to the pavilion to trade them …
Reset + Unwind : Come Color
12:00 pm
Reset + Unwind : Come Color
@ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sundays at Gather are for slowing down. Come in, color, craft, or simply sit with a cold drink and be present. There’s no agenda, no pressure, just gentle community, quiet creativity, and space to breathe. …
Monroe County Branch NAACP
12:30 pm
Monroe County Branch NAACP
@ Meeting Room 1B & 1C Combo, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Meet The Author with Celia Latz
1:00 pm
Meet The Author with Celia Latz
@ Morgenstern Books & Cafe, 849 South Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Featuring her book ‘The Power of the Songbird.’
Soup Bowl Making Workshop
1:00 pm
Soup Bowl Making Workshop
@ The Pottery House Studio, 223 S. Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 17, Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hand build two bowls. Keep one and the other will be donated to the 2026 Hoosier Hills Food Bank Soup Bowl Benefit.
Movies at the MET: Gone With the Wind
2:00 pm
Movies at the MET: Gone With the Wind
@ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 25 @ 2:00 pm
Indivisible South Central Indiana
2:15 pm
Indivisible South Central Indiana
@ Meeting Room A/B Combo, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 2:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Celebrating Susann McDonald
3:00 pm
Celebrating Susann McDonald
@ FAR Center for Contemporary Arts, 202 S Rogers St, Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
You’re welcome at an event honoring the life and legacy of harpist Susann McDonald (1935-2025). Includes video screening of Miss McDonald’s performances throughout her life and personal accounts from former students and other harpists. Please …
Wintertelling Auditions – Storytellers must be age 18 and up
3:00 pm
Wintertelling Auditions – Storytellers must be age 18 and up
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Twin Peaks Season 2, Episodes 1-5
4:00 pm
Twin Peaks Season 2, Episodes 1-5
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 4:00 pm
A Jacobs Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
6:00 pm
A Jacobs Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Cirque Kalabanté
6:00 pm
Cirque Kalabanté
@ IU Auditorium, 1211 East 7th St., Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm
Afrique en Cirque is a show by Yamoussa Bangoura, inspired by daily life in Guinea. This performance shares the beauty, youth, and artistry of African culture. A colorful show beyond its scenery, costumes, and staging, …
The Jokers of Magic
7:00 pm
Comedy Open Mic, with special guest Bradley Lister
8:00 pm
Comedy Open Mic, with special guest Bradley Lister
@ Hoppy Wobbles Pub, 3876 W 3rd St, Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm
Misfit Toy Karaoke
8:00 pm
Misfit Toy Karaoke
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 25 @ 8:00 pm – Jan 26 @ 12:00 am
It’s a party. Every Sunday is Karaoke 8 till late! 21+ Only
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All three branches of the Monroe County Public Library are closed today, due to the weather.
All three branches of the Monroe County Public Library are closed today, due to the weather.
Jan 26 all-day
January Dine and Donate for Monroe County Humane Association
January Dine and Donate for Monroe County Humane Association
@ All Bloomington Pizza X locations
Jan 26 all-day
If ordering from Pizza X on any Monday in January, you can let their staff know you’re supporting Monroe County Humane Association, or select it under the Xtend-a-Hand tab while placing your order online, and …
Mayor Kerry Thomson’s Traveling Town Hall
6:00 pm
Mayor Kerry Thomson’s Traveling Town Hall
@ Frank Southern Ice Arena, 2100 South Henderson St., Bloomington
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
You’re invited to join Mayor Kerry Thomson, City of Bloomington Utilities (CBU) Director Katherine Zaiger, and City Councilor Isabel Piedmont-Smith for the District 1 Traveling Town Hall. This event offers residents the chance to connect …
Country Line Dancing
6:30 pm
Country Line Dancing
@ Mike's Music and Dance Barn, 2341 State Road 46 West, Nashville
Jan 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
8:30 pm
Trivia Night w/Bloomington Pub Quiz (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 26 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum!
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Because of the ongoing weather woes, it’s best to check with the venue where these events are due to take place, to be sure they are happening. Thanks!
Because of the ongoing weather woes, it’s best to check with the venue where these events are due to take place, to be sure they are happening. Thanks!
Jan 27 all-day
Hoosier Stitchers
9:15 am
Hoosier Stitchers
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 27 @ 9:15 am – 2:00 pm
Tai Chi with YeL
9:15 am
Tai Chi with YeL
@ Meeting Room 2A, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
Baby Brilliance
10:00 am
Baby Brilliance
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Description: Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for infants/pre-walkers and their caregivers. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, “Experimenting with Babies,” by Shaun Gallagher. Recommended Ages: Baby Brilliance …
Dine and Donate at Azzip Pizza for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
11:00 am
Dine and Donate at Azzip Pizza for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
@ Azzip Pizza, 2894 E. 3rd St, Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Eat at Azzip Pizza, mention this flier, and a portion of your meal will benefit the Hub! Or order online with code GIVEBACK01!
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Donna B. (age 18 and up)
1:30 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation with Donna B. (age 18 and up)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
New English speakers will practice everyday language skills in a relaxed, informal atmosphere.
Opening Reception for Séance: An exhibit of photography by Shannon Taggart
4:30 pm
Opening Reception for Séance: An exhibit of photography by Shannon Taggart
@ University Collections at McCalla, 525 E. 9th St., Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The exhibit features the photography of artist Shannon Taggart, whose work explores the connections between spiritualism, art, science, and celebrity. The photographs provide a unique insider’s view of communities that delve into the realms of …
Guest Music Theory Lecture – Victoria Malawey, Macalester College
5:00 pm
Guest Music Theory Lecture – Victoria Malawey, Macalester College
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
“‘Same Boots, New Crowd, Same Tune, New Town’: Brothers Osborne’s Recontextualization of Willie Nelson’s ‘On the Road Again’ in post-2020 America” | Five Friends Guest Master Class Series – Honoring Robert Samels
Tween Craft Club (ages 7-12)
5:00 pm
Tween Craft Club (ages 7-12)
@ Children's Program Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Come hang out and try new hands-on DIY projects as you learn new crafting skills each month. Supplies will be provided. Expect a mess; please dress accordingly.
Community Kundalini Yoga
6:00 pm
Community Kundalini Yoga
@ The Bodyworks Studio, Suite 122 in Fountain Square Mall, 101 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
You’re invited to Community Kundalini yoga class! We’ll follow Jai Dev in a pre-recorded class projected on a large-screen in our studio. There is occasionally some lecture at the start of class, then we get …
Open Mic
6:30 pm
Open Mic
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 6:30 pm
Pinball League // Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:30 pm
Pinball League // Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 6:30 pm
IFPA Sanctioned Pinball Tourney 5 Game Match Play, Top 3 in Finals Playoff Sign Ups 6PM FLIPS 6:38 PM Trivia with Bloomington Pub Quiz 6:30 PM
CANCELED due to the weather–HooMac Songwriters’ Night
7:00 pm
CANCELED due to the weather–HooMac Songwriters’ Night
@ Sleeper's Bar, 2601 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
HooMac is the Hoosier Original Music Association
Irish Music Session
7:00 pm
Sacred Harp (also known as ‘Shape Note’) Singing
7:00 pm
Sacred Harp (also known as ‘Shape Note’) Singing
@ the Big Blue house at 520 West 6th St. (enter in the back), Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tokyo Olympiad w/Q&A | Cinematic Sports Documentary: History, Politics, Aesthetics
7:00 pm
Tokyo Olympiad w/Q&A | Cinematic Sports Documentary: History, Politics, Aesthetics
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm
Kon Ichikawa’s Tokyo Olympiad paints a stunning picture of emotion and spectacle in capturing the 1964 Olympic Games, held in Tokyo. A feat of cutting-edge technology and cinematography, the film engages with the drama already …
Country Line Dancing with the Wall to Wall Line Dance Club (21+)
7:30 pm
Country Line Dancing with the Wall to Wall Line Dance Club (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Every Tuesday we host Line Dancing with Wall to Wall Line Dance Club! Old timers and new timers welcome.
Honky Tonk
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 27 @ 8:30 pm
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Storytime – All children and their caregivers are welcome
10:00 am
Storytime – All children and their caregivers are welcome
@ Eastern Branch Greene County Public Library, 11453 East State Road 54, Bloomfield
Jan 28 @ 10:00 am – 10:45 am
Medicare/SHIP
1:00 pm
Medicare/SHIP
@ Meeting Room B, Ellettsville Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600West Temperance Street, Ellettsville
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Guest Music Theory Lecture – Victoria Malawey, Macalester College
3:30 pm
Guest Music Theory Lecture – Victoria Malawey, Macalester College
@ Simon Music Center, Room 267, 200 S. Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 3:30 pm
“‘She Who Digs’: Timbre, Voice, and Lateral Placement in Björk’s ‘Fossora’” | Five Friends Guest Master Class Series – Honoring Robert Samels | Music Theory Colloquium Series
Monroe County Health Department -Stop the Bleed Training
5:00 pm
Monroe County Health Department -Stop the Bleed Training
@ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 5:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Pickup Basketball for Underrepresented Genders (18+)
5:30 pm
Pickup Basketball for Underrepresented Genders (18+)
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th St., Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Bloomington Pub Quiz
6:00 pm
Folklore Night
6:00 pm
Folklore Night
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
IU Culture Nights: Spectacle, Violence and US Imperialism in the Early 20th Century
6:00 pm
IU Culture Nights: Spectacle, Violence and US Imperialism in the Early 20th Century
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm
Open Mic
6:00 pm
“High-impact climate action that you can take right here right now,” a presentation by Madi Hirschland, Volunteer Chair of Electrify Indiana
6:00 pm
“High-impact climate action that you can take right here right now,” a presentation by Madi Hirschland, Volunteer Chair of Electrify Indiana
@ Upland Brewing Company Wood Shop, 354 West 11th Street, Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 6:00 pm
As renewables increasingly out-compete fossil fuels on price, the electricity grid will go green. The question is, will we? With households accounting for 42% of U.S. carbon emissions, it’s crucial that every Hoosier household understand …
Trivia Wednesdays (21+)
6:30 pm
Trivia Wednesdays (21+)
@ Cardinal Spirits, 922 South Morton Street, Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
fun + original trivia hosted by Josh Johnson of Bloomington Pub Quiz, the longest-running local trivia.
Additional Films and Guests Film Series: Altered States w/podcast taping
7:00 pm
Additional Films and Guests Film Series: Altered States w/podcast taping
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm
Using a sensory deprivation tank, psychophysiologist Edward Jessup (William Hurt) conducts experiments involving human consciousness using himself as the subject. His research intensifies when hallucinogenic compounds make him regress to primitive stages of human evolution, …
Trivia Time
7:00 pm
Wednesday Night Contra Dance, w/music by One Potato Two Stringband and calling from Katie Zukof. Beginner lesson at 7pm
7:00 pm
Wednesday Night Contra Dance, w/music by One Potato Two Stringband and calling from Katie Zukof. Beginner lesson at 7pm
@ Harmony School Gym, 909 East 2nd St., Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Beginner lesson 7-7:30pm Main dance 7:30pm-9:30pm
Yiddish Slavic Soul and Sound
7:00 pm
Yiddish Slavic Soul and Sound
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 7:00 pm
Psoy Korolenko presents a concert devoted to Yiddish and Slavic song lore
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
7:30 pm
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
@ IU Studio Theatre, within the Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center, 275 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 7:30 pm
An exciting series of workshops, readings, and creative discussions. Join us for this early look at these works in development, so one day you can say “I saw that play At First Sight”. The Festival …
Pages to Prisoners Pack-a-Thon (21+)
7:30 pm
Pages to Prisoners Pack-a-Thon (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
New and old volunteers welcome! Regular volunteers will pick out packages of books and have them ready to go, we just need your help wrapping them up and writing letters! You can read more about …
Honky Tonk (moved from Tuesday night, this week only)
8:30 pm
Honky Tonk (moved from Tuesday night, this week only)
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 28 @ 8:30 pm
6 Foot Blonde
10:00 pm
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Guest Master Class – Mihaela Martin, violin, performances at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
10:00 am
Guest Master Class – Mihaela Martin, violin, performances at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 10:00 am
Dine Out for The Library Thursdays In January at Mother Bear’s Pizza East or West
11:00 am
Dine Out for The Library Thursdays In January at Mother Bear’s Pizza East or West
@ 1428 East Third Street or 2980 West Whitehall Crossing Blvd, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
Show your flyer at either the East or West side Mother Bear’s location, and they will donate $5 to the Friends of the Library for every large pizza purchased on Thursdays in January. You must …
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation and Crafting with Donna B. (18+)
3:00 pm
VITAL English Language Group – Conversation and Crafting with Donna B. (18+)
@ VITAL Classroom, 2nd floor, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Curiosity Lab
4:00 pm
Curiosity Lab
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 4:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Description: Curiosity Lab is an after-school play program for kids ages 6-10 years. Children are invited to explore, experiment, and engage in hands-on sensory activities at their own pace. Recommended Ages: Designed for children ages …
Art Workshop, led by Lotus Teen Engagement Leader Noga Gordon, open to 2nd Grade to 12th Grade
5:00 pm
Art Workshop, led by Lotus Teen Engagement Leader Noga Gordon, open to 2nd Grade to 12th Grade
@ Lotus Education and Arts Foundation, 105 S. Rogers St, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Enjoy Practicing and Exploring new art styles? Curious to collaborate and learn with other Artists? Don’t miss your chance to explore art through a different medium with Noga & Friends! To RSVP, email [email protected]
Songs of Immigration: Concert and conversation with Psoy Korolenko
5:00 pm
Songs of Immigration: Concert and conversation with Psoy Korolenko
@ Ford-Crawford Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 5:00 pm
Song Writing & Soft Skills (ages 7-12)
5:30 pm
Song Writing & Soft Skills (ages 7-12)
@ Meeting Room 1B, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Registration is requested In this workshop, we’ll work together to explore the components of songwriting using our emotions and intuitions—or gut feelings—toward music. We’ll also develop ways to talk about songs without jargon or specialized …
Ceramic Roses (on 1/22, 1/23 & 1/29)
6:00 pm
Ceramic Roses (on 1/22, 1/23 & 1/29)
@ The Pottery House Studio, 223 S. Pete Ellis Drive, Suite 17, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Make your own bouquet of ceramic roses in this step by step workshop with Eva Mancini. A reservation includes 1 rose and additional roses can be made on other days. Flowers will be ready to …
Bloomington Drum Club
6:30 pm
Bloomington Drum Club
@ Jefferson St. Music Studio, 2051 West Fountain Drive, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
This month’s drumset masterclass will focus on the work of Mitch Mitchell, famous for his work with the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Class will be led by Ben Cartha Fowler. BLOOMINGTON Drum Club takes place the last Thursday of …
Double Standards
7:00 pm
Inspiring Conversations film series: Megalopolis/Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: A Fable
7:00 pm
Inspiring Conversations film series: Megalopolis/Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis: A Fable
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 7:00 pm
Megalopolis is a Roman epic fable set in an imagined modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic …
Weird Academia
7:00 pm
Weird Academia
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 7:00 pm
Presented by The Center for Possible Minds.
Winter Blues Jam, hosted by the VLF Trio
7:00 pm
Winter Blues Jam, hosted by the VLF Trio
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Same premise as the Bloomington Blues Jam, but not the BBJ (Jason Fickel’s idea) Host band is on 7-8pm, Jammers welcome 8-10pm)
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
7:30 pm
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
@ IU Studio Theatre, within the Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center, 275 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 7:30 pm
An exciting series of workshops, readings, and creative discussions. Join us for this early look at these works in development, so one day you can say “I saw that play At First Sight”. The Festival …
Chris Janson
7:30 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Cory Sims
7:30 pm
Open Mic, hosted by Cory Sims
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 7:30 pm
Séance: The Board Awakens
7:30 pm
Séance: The Board Awakens
@ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 7:30 pm
Dare to uncover the terrifying secrets of the Ouija board in this spine-chilling theatrical experience. As the magic-filled séance begins, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the eerie remnants of the original Ouija board factory—still haunted …
Bloomington Comedy Showcase!
8:00 pm
Bloomington Comedy Showcase!
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 29 @ 8:00 pm
Featuring both professional comedians from the Midwest’s best Comedy scene right here in Bloomington as well as brand new folks trying out their 5 minutes for the first time- you never know what you’re going …
Umphrey’s McGee
8:00 pm
Hissteria (a benefit for The Cat’s Closet)
9:00 pm
Hissteria (a benefit for The Cat’s Closet)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 29 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Peacock the Phoenix and Starletta host HISSTERIA! A Benefit for the cats of Cat’s Closet! Starring: Tess Tosterone, Strawberry Panic, Mona Mezcal, and Incarnate Art Form!
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Communities In Schools of Indiana
10:15 am
Communities In Schools of Indiana
@ Meeting Room 214, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 10:15 am – 2:30 pm
Discovery Time
11:00 am
Discovery Time
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Description: Discovery Time activities are designed by early childhood specialists specifically to nurture and challenge the rapid development of preschool-aged children in a fun, safe, and collaborative learning environment. Activities vary monthly. Recommended Ages: Children ages …
Cut the Contract with Flock Surveillance – Walkout and Rally
12:00 pm
Cut the Contract with Flock Surveillance – Walkout and Rally
@ City Hall, 401 North Morton Street, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 12:00 pm
ACTION for Bloomington area crew: This Friday, January 30th, at noon, WALK OUT and join a rally at City Hall to demand that the City of Bloomington cut its contract with Flock — those mass …
Animal Hour
3:00 pm
Animal Hour
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Get closer to the wild side with Animal Hour and Dive Deeper! These weekly programs let you chat with WonderLab’s animal experts, discover what it takes to care for creatures from around the globe, and …
Critter Club
6:00 pm
Critter Club
@ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Pick your favorite animal and make it yours. From sweet little caterpillars to sea turtles and delightfully grumpy bulldogs, choose a bisque pottery critter and bring it to life with paint. No experience needed—just come …
Fifth Friday Game Night
6:00 pm
Fifth Friday Game Night
@ Gather : handmade shoppe & Co, 116 N Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Game Night turns an extra Friday into playful community. Every fifth Friday we gather to play board games, cards, and tabletop fun. Drop in for an hour or stay all evening. With a new craft …
Food + Friends + Folk (Music) featuring Pat Otto, Clayton Schroeder
6:00 pm
Food + Friends + Folk (Music) featuring Pat Otto, Clayton Schroeder
@ 200 East Southern Drive, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Hosted by Nicholas Hall. An opportunity to make new friends and enjoy local, live, intimate music. This evening’s musical guests will be: Pat Otto https://www.instagram.com/otto_mando Clayton Schroeder https://solitarytraveler.bandcamp.com/…/its-not-about… Feel free to bring a food item …
Weightlifting and sports performance coach Wil Fleming discusses his new book, “Strong Mind,” in conversation with Olympic weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen
6:00 pm
Weightlifting and sports performance coach Wil Fleming discusses his new book, “Strong Mind,” in conversation with Olympic weightlifter Mary Theisen-Lappen
@ Morgenstern Books, 849 Auto Mall Road, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 6:00 pm
“Strong Mind” bridges sport psychology and real-world coaching to help athletes build confidence, focus, and resilience when it matters most.
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
7:00 pm
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
@ Historic Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington Street, Spencer
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm
Action Epic | 3:17 | Jake and Neytiri’s family grapples with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and …
Ben Tatum
7:00 pm
Caleb Synan (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
7:00 pm
Caleb Synan (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm
Caleb Synan is one of the hottest young comics in the country. (Funny AND good looking!) His unique background as a preacher’s kid from a small southern town gives him the ability to relate to …
Dakota Curtis &the Dark / Dandelioness / Paul Bertsch Band
7:00 pm
Dakota Curtis &the Dark / Dandelioness / Paul Bertsch Band
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
International Art House Series: April (2025)
7:00 pm
International Art House Series: April (2025)
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm
Nina is a skilled obstetrician at a maternity hospital in Eastern Georgia. After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the grief-racked father demands an inquiry into her methods. The resulting scrutiny threatens to bring …
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam (all ages)
@ The Cabin Restaurant and Lounge, 4015 South State Hwy 446, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Open mic/jam–All ages Come to listen–come to play. Come to enjoy–come to share! Sign up starts at 6:45 pm 15 min slots All ages
The Boy and the Heron (2023)
7:00 pm
The Boy and the Heron (2023)
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 7:00 pm
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
7:30 pm
At First Sight New Works Festival 2026 (Coordinated by IU M.F.A. Playwriting and Dramaturgy students)
@ IU Studio Theatre, within the Lee Norvelle Theatre & Drama Center, 275 N Eagleson Ave, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 7:30 pm
An exciting series of workshops, readings, and creative discussions. Join us for this early look at these works in development, so one day you can say “I saw that play At First Sight”. The Festival …
Séance: The Board Awakens
7:30 pm
Séance: The Board Awakens
@ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 7:30 pm
Dare to uncover the terrifying secrets of the Ouija board in this spine-chilling theatrical experience. As the magic-filled séance begins, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the eerie remnants of the original Ouija board factory—still haunted …
Transparent – A Celebration of Jazz and Community
7:30 pm
Transparent – A Celebration of Jazz and Community
@ Constellation Playhouse, 107 West 9th St., Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 7:30 pm
Doors at 7pm Transparent, an audible family portrait, introduces a suite of compositions created and recorded with the support of the Jazz Road Creative Residency program in collaboration with the Hundredth Hill under the direction …
When Harry Met Sally…
7:30 pm
When Harry Met Sally…
@ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 30 @ 7:30 pm
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
8:00 pm
RuPaul’s Watch Party! (21+)
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join us to watch the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, this season features Ciara Myst, a drag queen from Indianapolis!
Silent film “Bed and Sofa” by Abram Room with live musical and poetic accompaniment by PSOY KOROLENKO (18+)
8:00 pm
Silent film “Bed and Sofa” by Abram Room with live musical and poetic accompaniment by PSOY KOROLENKO (18+)
@ The Bishop Bar, 123 South Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 8:00 pm
Psoy Korolenko (Pavel Lion) is a poet-songwriter, translator, scholar, musician, participant in the Grammy-nominated project Yiddish Glory, Visiting Lecturer at Dartmouth College, and one of the organizers of the JetLAG festival. Korolenko is a multilingual …
Snake Charmers
8:00 pm
University Orchestra – Callum Smart, guest violin/leader
8:00 pm
University Orchestra – Callum Smart, guest violin/leader
@ Auer Hall, located on the second floor of the Simon Music Center, 200 South Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
FRIENDSHIP with Natalie Jane Hill and Annie Babie
8:30 pm
FRIENDSHIP with Natalie Jane Hill and Annie Babie
@ Blockhouse Bar, located in the alley at 205 South College Avenue, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 8:30 pm
Doors at 8pm
High street Jack
9:00 pm
High street Jack
@ Rusty Anchor Lakeside Saloon, 8660 South Fairfax Road, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 9:00 pm
RETRO Night (80s-00s)
9:00 pm
RETRO Night (80s-00s)
@ Westernskateland, 930 West 17th Street, Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Do you remember the 1980s- early 2000s? This night is for you! Come roll with fellow grownups to some of the best music ever, every week Friday 9-11pm.
Welcome to the Neighborhood
9:00 pm
Welcome to the Neighborhood
@ Bluebird Nightclub, 216 North Walnut St., Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 9:00 pm
Not Quite Midnight film series: Dracula (2025)
10:00 pm
Not Quite Midnight film series: Dracula (2025)
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 30 @ 10:00 pm
A frustrated filmmaker, facing creative paralysis, turns to an A.I. chatbot in order to make his latest movie a hit. The result is a series of increasingly outrageous vignettes exploring the myth of Dracula in …
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Monthly Dog Walking Club
9:00 am
Monthly Dog Walking Club
@ Monroe County Humane Association Animal Care Campus, 791 S Fieldstone Blvd, Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 9:00 am
Are you interested in joining a walking club with other dog lovers to learn how to walk trails with your dog? This event will teach your dog healthy interactions, good leash-walking habits, and safe trail …
Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment from Dan Kusaya (2 sets, 9am-10:30am and 11am-12:30pm)
9:00 am
Winter Farmers Market, with entertainment from Dan Kusaya (2 sets, 9am-10:30am and 11am-12:30pm)
@ Switchyard Park Pavillion, 1601 South Rogers St., Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Jigsaw Puzzle Race
10:00 am
Jigsaw Puzzle Race
@ Morgan County Public Library - Main Branch, 110 South Jefferson Street, Martinsville
Jan 31 @ 10:00 am
Celebrate International Jigsaw Puzzle Day with a puzzle race at the Morgan County Public Library! Teams of 2-3 people can register to compete to be the first to finish this year’s puzzle. Registration is required …
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County-Homeowner Informational Meeting
10:30 am
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County-Homeowner Informational Meeting
@ Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 10:30 am – 2:15 pm
Calling All Fiber Artists! Help Wrap a Tree in Love!
11:00 am
Calling All Fiber Artists! Help Wrap a Tree in Love!
@ Juniper Art Gallery, 615 West Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Calling all knitters and crocheters! Would you like to apply your artistic talent to help provide services and support for survivors of violence and abuse? Here’s your opportunity to share your creativity and be part …
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum
11:00 am
Saturday Crafternoon at the Wylie House Museum
@ Wylie House Museum, Morton C. Bradley Jr. Education Center, 317 E 2nd Street, Bloomington.
Jan 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cold temperatures are very important for some of our native plant species. They need something called “cold stratification” to root and bloom in the spring. Join us to make native seed paper you can plant …
Soka Gakkai International Peace Organization
11:45 am
Soka Gakkai International Peace Organization
@ Meeting Room 1C, Monroe County Public Library, 303 East Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 11:45 am – 2:15 pm
Author Event with Courtney Corlew: Hexed for the Holiday
1:00 pm
Author Event with Courtney Corlew: Hexed for the Holiday
@ Fables & Fairy Tales Bookshop, 38 North Main Street, Martinsville, IN
Jan 31 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Morgan County Master Gardeners Seed Swap
1:00 pm
Morgan County Master Gardeners Seed Swap
@ Morgan County Fairgrounds, 1749 Hospital Drive, Martinsville
Jan 31 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join the Morgan County Master Gardeners for a Seed Swap at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Martinsville. Meet up from 1 to 3 pm inside the 4H Building to swap seeds and plan for this …
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), showings at 2:00 & 7:00
2:00 pm
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025), showings at 2:00 & 7:00
@ Historic Tivoli Theater, 24 N Washington Street, Spencer
Jan 31 @ 2:00 pm
Action Epic | 3:17 | Jake and Neytiri’s family grapples with grief, encountering a new, aggressive Na’vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and …
Batchelor Heights Community Book Club
2:45 pm
Batchelor Heights Community Book Club
@ Conference Room, Southwest Branch Monroe County Public Library, 890 West Gordon Pike, Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm
Home for the Holidays- Murder Mystery Event
3:00 pm
Home for the Holidays- Murder Mystery Event
@ Feed Store Beer Co., 750 W Main St, Bloomfield, IN
Jan 31 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Ticketed event: https://www.fablesandfairytale.com/event-details/home-for-the-holidays-murder-mystery-event
Open Mic
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday
3:00 pm
STEM Saturday
@ WonderLab, 308 West 4th Street, Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Description: Each week, STEM Saturday invites kids and caregivers to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on fun that sparks curiosity and creativity—turning learning into a true adventure. Recommended Ages: STEM Saturday is designed for ages …
Screening the Semiquincentennial series: Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)
4:00 pm
Screening the Semiquincentennial series: Good Night, and Good Luck (2005)
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 4:00 pm
A passionate and concise cinematic civics lesson, Good Night, and Good Luck resonates today, perhaps more than ever. When Senator Joseph McCarthy begins his campaign to root out Communists in America, CBS News impresario Edward …
Energy Navigator! Presentation
5:45 pm
Energy Navigator! Presentation
@ Banneker Community Center, 930 West 7th Street, Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm
You are invited to attend an Energy Navigator! presentation that will introduce attendees to electrification, solar, and weatherization technologies that can reduce their energy bills, as well as rebates and financial incentives that make it …
Airwaves For All: A Benefit for WFHB featuring: KP & The WLGs, The Hammer & The Hatchet, Jeff Shew & The Late-Night Crew, Coyote Motel, The Dynamics
6:00 pm
Airwaves For All: A Benefit for WFHB featuring: KP & The WLGs, The Hammer & The Hatchet, Jeff Shew & The Late-Night Crew, Coyote Motel, The Dynamics
@ Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 6:00 pm
Doors at 5:30 6:00-6:40 KP & The WLGs 6:45-7:30 The Hammer & The Hatchet 7:35-8:25 Jeff Shew & The Late-Night Crew 8:30-9:30 Coyote Motel 9:45-11:00 The Dynamics All proceeds from this benefit concert will go …
Jamie Nichole
6:30 pm
Reggae Union // DJ Kulow
6:30 pm
Reggae Union // DJ Kulow
@ Orbit Room, 107 North College Ave., Suite 001 (downstairs), Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Reggae Union DJ Kulow Spinning Reggae DJ at 6:30 PM Reggae Union at 8 PM
Speakeasy at oak – Plant Bingo Edition
6:30 pm
Speakeasy at oak – Plant Bingo Edition
@ oak.Bloomington, 116 W 6th St. Suite 101, Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 6:30 pm
Drinks and Mingling at 6:30pm Bingo begins at 7pm promptly Plant Bingo is a relaxed, playful evening made to help you slow down, sip thoughtfully, and connect. With plants, with each other, and with the …
Caleb Synan (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
7:00 pm
Caleb Synan (shows at 7pm & 9:15pm)
@ The Comedy Attic, upstairs at 123 South Walnut, Bloomington, the corner of Walnut and 4th Street
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm
Caleb Synan is one of the hottest young comics in the country. (Funny AND good looking!) His unique background as a preacher’s kid from a small southern town gives him the ability to relate to …
McRobbie’s Choice film series: The Hidden Fortress
7:00 pm
McRobbie’s Choice film series: The Hidden Fortress
@ IU Cinema, 1213 East Seventh St. (on the North side of the IU Auditorium), Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm
The Hidden Fortress stars the inimitable Toshiro Mifune as a general charged with guarding his defeated clan’s princess (a fierce Misa Uehara) as the two smuggle royal treasure across hostile territory. Accompanying them are a …
Midnight Blue (Foreigner Tribute)
7:30 pm
Midnight Blue (Foreigner Tribute)
@ Martinsville Entertainment Theatre, 36 E Morgan Street, Martinsville
Jan 31 @ 7:30 pm
Séance: The Board Awakens
7:30 pm
Séance: The Board Awakens
@ Waldron Auditorium, 122 South Walnut, Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 7:30 pm
Dare to uncover the terrifying secrets of the Ouija board in this spine-chilling theatrical experience. As the magic-filled séance begins, you’ll find yourself surrounded by the eerie remnants of the original Ouija board factory—still haunted …
Transparent – A Celebration of Jazz and Community
7:30 pm
Transparent – A Celebration of Jazz and Community
@ Constellation Playhouse, 107 West 9th St., Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 7:30 pm
Doors at 7pm Transparent, an audible family portrait, introduces a suite of compositions created and recorded with the support of the Jazz Road Creative Residency program in collaboration with the Hundredth Hill under the direction …
Cicada Cinema: Peter Hujar’s Day
8:00 pm
Cicada Cinema: Peter Hujar’s Day
@ Hopscotch Kitchen, 235 West Dodds St., Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 8:00 pm
Synopsis: In 1974, acclaimed photographer Peter Hujar describes the routines and rituals that define an artist’s life to his friend, the writer Linda Rosenkrantz, capturing a single day’s activities in touching and funny detail: from …
Concert Orchestra – Joseph Young, guest conductor
8:00 pm
Concert Orchestra – Joseph Young, guest conductor
@ Musical Arts Center, 101 North Eagleson Ave., Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
John D. Whitcomb
8:00 pm
John D. Whitcomb
@ Brown County Inn, 51 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Jan 31 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Country, Rock, Blues, Originals & Covers
Mountain Grass Unit
8:00 pm
The Vanguards
8:00 pm
The Vanguards
@ 19th Hole Sports Bar, 2359 State Road 46 East, Nashville
Jan 31 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
KINKER x WH0R3$ of BABYLON
9:00 pm
KINKER x WH0R3$ of BABYLON
@ The Back Door, 207 South College Ave., in the alley behind the Atlas Ballroom, Bloomington
Jan 31 @ 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm
BeelzeBabe and Mary Mother of God host a night of KINKER x Wh0r3$ of Babylon! WoB is a show by and for sex workers. This month Kinker stars: INCARNATE ART FORM, POLER ROSIE, JADE2U, and …
Karaoke
9:30 pm
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