Events Calendar

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  • Starting 06/13/2023 – Come on out for some Honky Tonk!
  • 10/03/2023 to 02/21/2024 – Each academic year the composition department schedules at least eight general Student Composition Recitals; all composition majors are encouraged to program their works composed while enrolled at IU
  • 10/03/2023 to 10/03/2023 – Influenced by the writings of Karl Marx, three men and a young woman embark on a mission to awaken the class consciousness of peasants and workers in the countryside. Lacking sophistication,
  • Starting 06/13/2023 – Open mic night!
  • Starting 05/22/2023 – Hey smart people!! Trivia Nights are now your favorite thing to do on Mondays! We promise to keep the sports to a minimum! Come out on Monday nights from 8:30-10pm for your chance off that brain
  • 10/02/2023 to 10/02/2023 – Tom Walsh is Robert J. Waller Sr. and Robert J. Waller Jr. Professor of Music (saxophone) and chair of the Jazz Studies Department at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. An active performer
  • 09/24/2023 to 11/05/2023 – Carillon Music is presented at the Arthur R. Metz Bicentennial Grand Carillon Tower weekly on Sundays at 2 pm. 
  • 10/01/2023 to 10/01/2023 – Sacred Arts at Trinity is a series of inspiring and contemplative music, hosted on the first Sunday of the month, September 2023-April 2024. It is free and open to all. Each Sunday will have a
  • 10/01/2023 to 10/01/2023 – Come cheer on the IU Women's Soccer team!
  • Starting 05/21/2023 – It's a party. Every Sunday Misfit Toy Karaoke hosts karaoke at 9pm till LATE. 21+ Only
  • 10/01/2023 to 10/01/2023 – Please join us at the 28th annual Run for the Animals & Barktoberfest event on Sunday, October 1st! Run for the Animals is a timed 5K run/walk and event at Karst Farm Park, with all of the proceeds
  • 10/01/2023 to 10/01/2023 – J. S. Bach, “Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 178” – Sarah Cranor, director The Bloomington Bach Cantata Project presents J.S. Bach's cantatas in performances modeled on his own. By bringing
  • 09/28/2023 to 09/30/2023 – Celebrating over 50 years at McGlocklin Park, Stinesville’s Stone Quarry Festival is the perfect way to get connected with Monroe County’s rich limestone history. Local bands, games for the family,
  • 09/30/2023 to 11/18/2023 – Join us for the sixth annual WTIU Conference on Aging! The conference will be held online every Saturday at 10am from September 30 through November 18, 2023. WTIU is pulling together area experts and
  • 04/01/2023 to 10/28/2023 – The Woolery Farmers' Market, run by the Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market, will be held every Saturday from April through September, from 8 am-12 pm, and October from 9 am-12 pm. The Market will be
  • 09/30/2023 to 09/30/2023 – Come celebrate 2 years of clussy, gay shit, circus antics, and good clean fun. BEELZEBABELUNA MAGICKOLIVER CLOSEOFFAIJAYE FINESSEVERA VANDERWOUD Bar opens at 7Show kicks off at 10Dance party at 12
  • 09/30/2023 to 09/30/2023 – https://lennonbeasley.bandcamp.com/
  • 09/30/2023 to 09/30/2023 – Doors open at 8 show at 9, 21+ show.
  • 09/29/2023 to 10/07/2023 – Written by Sarah RuhlDirected by Lauren DieschAdapted from the original by Virginia WoolfA young man is drawn into a love affair with Queen Elizabeth 1. As Orlando strives to make their way as a poet
  • 09/29/2023 to 09/30/2023 – Sabrina is currently an Executive Story Editor on Mike Schur/Alan Yang produced animated series, DANG, at Netflix. Sabrina recently wrapped as a Story Editor on FX’s new Liz Meriwether series, DYING

Featured Events in Bloomington, Indiana

September 2023

Saturday September 30

10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Shop for Unique Crafts, Plants & Baked Goods with United Women in Faith

Shop for quality handmade crafts, houseplants, and baked goods, with lunch available. Bring your puzzles to swap for different ones!

Sponsored by United Women in Faith. Ample, free parking.

Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/mid-pxzp-est

Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720

October 2023

Thursday October 12 – Tuesday October 17

Hoosier Hills Food Bank

Hoosier Hills Food Bank will host the Bloomington Community Book Fair October 12th-17th, 2023 at the Monroe County Fair Grounds. The book fair features over 100,000 items – books and much more. There are specialty areas with large collections of children’s books, rare and collectible “better books,” horror and science fiction books, games and puzzles, comics, stamps and coins, and a big media section with DVDs, CDs, records, and tapes all at great, low prices. There will also be programs and food trucks throughout the week.

We accept gently used books, CDs, DVDs, records, games and puzzles at the Hoosier Hills Food Bank Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m (2333 W. Industrial Park Dr). We do not accept donations October 1st-31st. For more information, please call (812) 334-8374 or e-mail Ryan atvolunteer@hhfoodbank.org.

We are honored to be the home of this beloved community event. For more than 30 years, we’ve promoted a message of sustainability – that too much food is wasted and should instead be channeled to people at risk of hunger. In many ways, the same is true of used books. We can’t afford to be a throwaway society – not with food, not with books and certainly not with people.

Bring a canned food donation for a $1 book buck coupon!

All proceeds benefit the programs and services of Hoosier Hills Food Bank.Visit our website to learn more:https://hhfoodbank.org/book-fair/

Saturday October 14

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Discardia Mending Day

Mending Day is the second Saturday of each month, noon till 4PM. Join our sewing circle as we teach, learn, help others, mend and create art.
Please be kind and pre-launder your projects.

Bring your sewing, interest in sewing, interest to learn, and willingness to teach, or just bring pre-washed fabric items in need of mending or alteration! We fix and alter garments and other fabric items for free, as a service to the greater community, for fun! Let’s keep things useful and out of landfill together!

Calling all Artists, Fashion Designers, Creatives, and Community Members of All Ages Interested in Sustainable Practices.

Discardia, a program of the Center for Sustainable Living, creates an environment for local designers to brainstorm to make upcycled clothing and to teach people in the community how to upcycle their own items.

Get involved with Discardia as a Mending Day Sewing Advisor:https://www.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/need/detail/?need_id=355829

Discardia members and volunteer Sewing Advisors assist attendees in mending clothing, givingthem an opportunity to learn how to sew or work on any other project involving clothing. Sewing machines and basic supplies are provided to participants, for free, and all ages are welcome!

Volunteer Sewing Advisors offer help to participants with altering or repairing the garments that they have brought in. Use your skills to assist participants with creative solutions, but not to make all the decisions for them.

Help is also appreciated in setting up and tearing down before and after the event (30 minutes each).

This is a great way to empower as well as collaborate with a group of creative problem solvers and learn to use the various tools and tricks of the trade to make it easier to make adjustments to our own clothes so that they fit well and are comfortable and we feel good wearing them.

All skill levels are welcome and training is provided. It's a lot of fun and makes you feel empowered and confident.Contact Stephen Hale, Discardia Project Manager if interested at 812-334-0922.

Recurs monthly

November 2023

Saturday November 11

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Discardia Mending Day

Mending Day is the second Saturday of each month, noon till 4PM. Join our sewing circle as we teach, learn, help others, mend and create art.
Please be kind and pre-launder your projects.

Bring your sewing, interest in sewing, interest to learn, and willingness to teach, or just bring pre-washed fabric items in need of mending or alteration! We fix and alter garments and other fabric items for free, as a service to the greater community, for fun! Let’s keep things useful and out of landfill together!

Calling all Artists, Fashion Designers, Creatives, and Community Members of All Ages Interested in Sustainable Practices.

Discardia, a program of the Center for Sustainable Living, creates an environment for local designers to brainstorm to make upcycled clothing and to teach people in the community how to upcycle their own items.

Get involved with Discardia as a Mending Day Sewing Advisor:https://www.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/need/detail/?need_id=355829

Discardia members and volunteer Sewing Advisors assist attendees in mending clothing, givingthem an opportunity to learn how to sew or work on any other project involving clothing. Sewing machines and basic supplies are provided to participants, for free, and all ages are welcome!

Volunteer Sewing Advisors offer help to participants with altering or repairing the garments that they have brought in. Use your skills to assist participants with creative solutions, but not to make all the decisions for them.

Help is also appreciated in setting up and tearing down before and after the event (30 minutes each).

This is a great way to empower as well as collaborate with a group of creative problem solvers and learn to use the various tools and tricks of the trade to make it easier to make adjustments to our own clothes so that they fit well and are comfortable and we feel good wearing them.

All skill levels are welcome and training is provided. It's a lot of fun and makes you feel empowered and confident.Contact Stephen Hale, Discardia Project Manager if interested at 812-334-0922.

Recurs monthly

December 2023

Saturday December 9

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Discardia Mending Day

Mending Day is the second Saturday of each month, noon till 4PM. Join our sewing circle as we teach, learn, help others, mend and create art.
Please be kind and pre-launder your projects.

Bring your sewing, interest in sewing, interest to learn, and willingness to teach, or just bring pre-washed fabric items in need of mending or alteration! We fix and alter garments and other fabric items for free, as a service to the greater community, for fun! Let’s keep things useful and out of landfill together!

Calling all Artists, Fashion Designers, Creatives, and Community Members of All Ages Interested in Sustainable Practices.

Discardia, a program of the Center for Sustainable Living, creates an environment for local designers to brainstorm to make upcycled clothing and to teach people in the community how to upcycle their own items.

Get involved with Discardia as a Mending Day Sewing Advisor:https://www.bloomingtonvolunteernetwork.org/need/detail/?need_id=355829

Discardia members and volunteer Sewing Advisors assist attendees in mending clothing, givingthem an opportunity to learn how to sew or work on any other project involving clothing. Sewing machines and basic supplies are provided to participants, for free, and all ages are welcome!

Volunteer Sewing Advisors offer help to participants with altering or repairing the garments that they have brought in. Use your skills to assist participants with creative solutions, but not to make all the decisions for them.

Help is also appreciated in setting up and tearing down before and after the event (30 minutes each).

This is a great way to empower as well as collaborate with a group of creative problem solvers and learn to use the various tools and tricks of the trade to make it easier to make adjustments to our own clothes so that they fit well and are comfortable and we feel good wearing them.

All skill levels are welcome and training is provided. It's a lot of fun and makes you feel empowered and confident.Contact Stephen Hale, Discardia Project Manager if interested at 812-334-0922.

Recurs monthly
  • Waldron Auditorium122 S Walnut St Bloomington, IN 47404 Sunday, October 22, 2023, 1 – 2pm A musical adventure more fun than a barrel of monkeys!Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and “The Man in the Yellow Hat” spring to life in this adventure-filled musical. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey – star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show – as he goes on a mission to save the Golden Meatball Contest in Rome! This musical story of encouragement, determination and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike.“family-friendly fun prepared with a heaping ‘Dash of Joy’” – The OklahomanMusic by […]
  • Buskirk-Chumley Theater114 E Kirkwood Ave Bloomington, IN 47408 Saturday, October 21, 11pm – Sunday, October 22, 2023, 12:40am Let’s do the Time Warp again! Constellation Stage & Screen continues The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition this October with an interactive screening on Saturday, October 21 at 7:00pm & 11:00pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Arrive 30 minutes early for a Devirginization ritual and costume contest, featuring fabulous prizes. Prop bags available as a $5 add on! Presenter: Constellation Stage and Screen Contact: info@seeconstellation.org Cost: Advance Price: $15 At-the-door: $20 Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, […]
  • Buskirk-Chumley Theater114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408 Saturday, October 21, 11pm – Sunday, October 22, 2023, 12:40am Let’s do the Time Warp again! Constellation Stage & Screen continues The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition this October with an interactive screening on Saturday, October 21 at 7:00pm & 11:00pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Join us 30 minutes prior to each screening for a fabulous pre-show event, hosted by the Midwest-Cosplay Queen: Oriana Perón! This pre-show event will feature a costume contest, devirginization ceremony, and more! Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen Contact: info@seeconstellation.org Ticket Phone: (812) 336-9300 Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.org… Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, […]
  • Buskirk-Chumley Theater114 E Kirkwood Ave Bloomington, IN 47408 Saturday, October 21, 2023, 7 – 8:40pm Let’s do the Time Warp again! Constellation Stage & Screen continues The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition this October with an interactive screening on Saturday, October 21 at 7:00pm & 11:00pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Arrive 30 minutes early for a Devirginization ritual and costume contest, featuring fabulous prizes. Prop bags available as a $5 add on! Presenter: Constellation Stage and Screen Contact: info@seeconstellation.org Cost: Advance Price: $15 At-the-door: $20 Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, Greencastle, Greene County, Greensburg, Greenwood, Indianapolis, Kokomo, Martinsville, Seymour, Spencer, Statewide, […]
  • Buskirk-Chumley Theater114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408 Saturday, October 21, 2023, 7 – 8:40pm Let’s do the Time Warp again! Constellation Stage & Screen continues The Rocky Horror Picture Show tradition this October with an interactive screening on Saturday, October 21 at 7:00pm & 11:00pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Join us 30 minutes prior to each screening for a fabulous pre-show event, hosted by the Midwest-Cosplay Queen: Oriana Perón! This pre-show event will feature a costume contest, devirginization ceremony, and more! Presenter: Constellation Stage & Screen Contact: info@seeconstellation.org Ticket Phone: (812) 336-9300 Ticket Web Link: seeconstellation.org… Communities: Bedford, Bloomington, Brown County, Columbus, Franklin, French Lick/West Baden, […]
  • Waldron Auditorium122 S Walnut St Bloomington, IN 47404 Saturday, October 21, 2023, 4 – 5pm A musical adventure more fun than a barrel of monkeys!Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and “The Man in the Yellow Hat” spring to life in this adventure-filled musical. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey – star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show – as he goes on a mission to save the Golden Meatball Contest in Rome! This musical story of encouragement, determination and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike.“family-friendly fun prepared with a heaping ‘Dash of Joy’” – The OklahomanMusic by […]
  • Waldron Auditorium122 S Walnut StBloomington, IN 47404 Saturday, October 21, 2023, 4 – 5pm A musical adventure more fun than a barrel of monkeys!Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and “The Man in the Yellow Hat” spring to life in this adventure-filled musical. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey – star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show – as he goes on a mission to save the Golden Meatball Contest in Rome! This musical story of encouragement, determination and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike.“family-friendly fun prepared with a heaping ‘Dash of Joy’” – The OklahomanMusic by John […]
  • Waldron Auditorium122 S Walnut St Bloomington, IN 47404 Saturday, October 21, 2023, 1 – 2pm A musical adventure more fun than a barrel of monkeys!Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and “The Man in the Yellow Hat” spring to life in this adventure-filled musical. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey – star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show – as he goes on a mission to save the Golden Meatball Contest in Rome! This musical story of encouragement, determination and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike.“family-friendly fun prepared with a heaping ‘Dash of Joy’” – The OklahomanMusic by […]
  • Waldron Auditorium122 S Walnut StBloomington, IN 47404 Saturday, October 21, 2023, 1 – 2pm A musical adventure more fun than a barrel of monkeys!Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and “The Man in the Yellow Hat” spring to life in this adventure-filled musical. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey – star of books, movies, and the award-winning PBS television show – as he goes on a mission to save the Golden Meatball Contest in Rome! This musical story of encouragement, determination and selfless love will warm hearts and tummies alike.“family-friendly fun prepared with a heaping ‘Dash of Joy’” – The OklahomanMusic by John […]
  • St. Bartholomew Church1306 27th StreetColumbus, In 47201 Saturday, October 21, 2023, 8:30 – 10am The walk/run raises funds for the adult literacy program ( ALFA) in Limonade Haiti. Contact: Barbara Salee Cost: 25.00 Ticket Web Link: runsignup.com… Communities: Columbus More info: runsignup.com…

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