Community Events

Meet Jack Kilby, the man behind Bloomington’s monthly record show and tell

By Emerson Elledge · Thursday, Feb. 13 10:44 a.m.

“Record Show & Tell” occurs at 1 p.m. every third Saturday in the McCalla Building.

Design your own tattoo each month at the Eskenazi Museum of Art

By Abby Whited · Saturday, Feb. 8 1:09 p.m.

Art therapist Keaton Evans-Black is encouraging tattoo inspiration at Eskenazi.

Bloomington’s bird enthusiasts flock to Monroe Lake every year to watch Eagles Over Monroe

By Arnaav Anand · Thursday, Feb. 6 5:01 p.m.

Many programs open to the public run over the weekend.

Coffee, community and competition at Soma Showdown

By Sydney Weber · Saturday, Feb. 1 1:11 p.m.

Sixteen baristas competed to be the best latte artist; Franklin Hou of Hopscotch triumphed.

‘I just want people to listen’: Syzygy amps up queer punk in Bloomington

By Danny William · Thursday, Jan. 30 6 p.m.

Syzygy aims to create a space for queer and trans music fans.

Battle of the Baristas coming to Soma on Wednesday

By Sydney Weber · Monday, Jan. 27 6:36 p.m.

Bloomington baristas will compete for latte art supremacy at the Soma Showdown.

Freezefest concludes Saturday with Family Fun Day

By Lily Saylor · Monday, Jan. 27 5 a.m.

The three-day winter festival featured live ice carvings and free food.

PHOTOS: Bloomington's Freezefest day three

By Emerson Elledge · Sunday, Jan. 26 9:42 p.m.

The annual festival concluded Jan. 25, 2025.

Oriana Perón premiers ‘Lordt of the Rings’ drag show

By Lowrie McGeary · Tuesday, Dec. 10,2024 2:52 p.m.

Drag queen Oriana Perón brought drag to local theater, alongside five other drag artists.

Greater Bloomington Arts Alliance hosts Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair, uniting art and community

By Lauren Kopka · Monday, Dec. 9,2024 9:11 a.m.

Arts Alliance hosts the holiday arts and crafts show highlighting art made by Bloomington creatives.

‘Holiday Market Experiment’ spotlights local artists live music

By Lily Saylor · Sunday, Dec. 8,2024 10:26 p.m.

Owner of badknees tees Jim Beck organized the festive event Saturday.

Winter Holiday Arts Market sets up shop in Maxwell Hall

By Hannah Elstro · Sunday, Dec. 8,2024 1:03 p.m.

The Winter Holiday Arts Market, an extension of First Thursdays, featured under ten vendors.

Holiday fun to watch out for in Bloomington this month

By Max Moore · Friday, Dec. 6,2024 7:29 p.m.

Local events will celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and more.

New Hope raises money and spirits with Hope for the Holidays

By Hannah Elstro · Friday, Nov. 22,2024 10:39 a.m.

Hope for the Holidays is an annual Christmas tree selling fundraiser aimed at fighting homelessness.

‘A Harvest of Voices’ gathers writers from across Bloomington to highlight the power of words

By Sydney Weber · Thursday, Oct. 24,2024 3:49 p.m.

Women Writing for (a) Change celebrated its 20th anniversary with readings from various writers.

Hoosier rock icon John Mellencamp honored with new statue at IU Auditorium

By Henry Holloway · Sunday, Oct. 20,2024 5:29 p.m.

The Seymour native was honored Friday with a public unveiling following speeches by friends, prominent IU alumni.

Beyond black and white: Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology highlights the color of Indigenous life

By Sydney Weber · Thursday, Oct. 17,2024 2:57 p.m.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, an exhibit reinterprets old documents from a contemporary, native perspective.

COLUMN: 3 fun activities to enjoy for those spending fall break in Bloomington

By Ellie Adam · Thursday, Oct. 10,2024 5:16 p.m.

Make the most out of your staycation in Bloomington this fall break.

Traditional Arts Indiana honors artists celebrating Hoosier heritage

By Eric Cannon · Thursday, Oct. 10,2024 1:10 p.m.

Awards were granted for lifetime achievement and apprenticeship in traditional art forms.

Lotus Festival blooms again, bringing global music to Bloomington

By Vaishnavi Banala · Tuesday, Oct. 8,2024 1:52 p.m.

The Lotus Festival celebrated global music and art through a variety of performances and activities.

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