Venues to satisfy every taste

Despite its small town feel, Bloomington has a lively music and arts scene. Check out this sampling of its venues for a variety of acts any time you’re visiting.

Indiana University Auditorium
1211 E. Seventh St.
In the past, the Auditorium has hosted trendy bands like Flight of the Conchords and The Flaming Lips, but it also has had performances such as the Blue Man Group and touring shows like Beauty and the Beast and Legally Blonde.
www.iuauditorium.com/

Buskirk-Chumley Theater
114 E. Kirkwood Ave.
A staple of the Bloomington arts community, the Buskirk-Chumley hosts a variety of events, from theater to music and speeches.
www.buskirkchumley.org/

Bluebird Nightclub
216 N. Walnut St.
This local bar has a constant stream of live performances if you’re looking for something a little more funky. It usually has some great cover bands and has hosted popular concerts featuring IU professors.
www.thebluebird.ws/

Musical Arts Center
101 N. Jordan Ave.
Located on campus, this venue offers some of Bloomington’s classiest options, like one of IU’s world-class operas or ballets.
music.indiana.edu/

Wells-Metz Theatre
275 N. Jordan Ave.
The Wells-Metz often hosts Department of Theater productions in an intimate setting.
http://www.indiana.edu/~thtr/facilities/wellsMetz.shtml

Ruth N. Halls Theatre
1211 E. Seventh St.
Similar to the Wells-Metz, the Ruth N. Halls Theatre is a larger venue hosts a variety of performances, such as musicals.
www.indiana.edu/~thtr/facilities/halls.shtml

John Waldron Arts Center
122 S. Walnut St.
This venue, sponsored by Ivy Tech, offers a variety of community acts ranging from recitals to plays.
www.ivytech.edu/bloomington/waldron/performances.html