Community Events

‘Back to being a kid’: Adults encouraged to discover new hobbies at Boozy Book Fair

By Mia Hilkowitz · Sunday, Oct. 5,2025 2:03 p.m.

The hobby-oriented WonderLab event was open to those 21 and older.

IU Brass Band presents outdoor performance with ‘Of Earth and the Eternal’ program

By Abby Whited · Saturday, Oct. 4,2025 4:44 p.m.

The IU Brass Band performed at the Conrad Prebys Amphitheater Oct. 3.

Lotus Festival brings world culture to Bloomington

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Sept. 29,2025 10:24 a.m.

Musicians from around the world performed at the 32nd annual Lotus Festival.

Local music this week: Jazz ensembles and bar shows

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Sept. 29,2025 9:57 a.m.

Local live music happening around town Sept. 29 - Oct. 5.

PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates 32nd annual Lotus Festival

By Katherine Maners and Richie Ly · Sunday, Sept. 28,2025 6:01 p.m.

The festival lasted from Thursday to Saturday.

Needmore Coffee serves up new roastery space in open house

By Sydney Weber · Sunday, Sept. 28,2025 5:49 p.m.

The Bloomington coffee shop moved its roasting operations to a new site in January.

“Making people laugh makes me happy”: A conversation with comedian Jiaoying Summers

By Ursula Stickelmaier · Thursday, Sept. 25,2025 2:20 p.m.

Comedian Jiaoying Summers is set to headline The Comedy Attic Oct. 3 and 4.

32nd annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival to begin Thursday

By Stella Klaus · Wednesday, Sept. 24,2025 5:04 p.m.

The Lotus Festival will feature artists from around the world performing in Bloomington.

PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates Witch Fest

By Chloe LaVelle · Sunday, Sept. 21,2025 8:13 p.m.

The free event went from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Local music this week: From culture to country

By Stella Klaus · Sunday, Sept. 21,2025 7:31 p.m.

Local live music happening around town Sept. 23-28.

Plummer Jazz Quintet to perform at ‘Swing in September’ on Friday

By Abby Whited · Thursday, Sept. 18,2025 10:34 a.m.

2024’s Plummer Jazz Quintet members will return at Friday’s jazz festival.

Meet the vendors at the 90th Monroe County Fall Festival

By Hayden Kay · Friday, Sept. 12,2025 6:16 p.m.

The festival is a favorite for local craft and food vendors.

S. T. Gibson promotes her newest book in ‘The Summoner's Circle’ series

By McKenzie Vitale · Thursday, Sept. 11,2025 12:34 p.m.

S. T. Gibson hosts panel about her new book “Ascension” at Morgenstern Books.

Bloomington Jazz Orchestra concert highlights Indiana composers

By Stella Klaus · Monday, Sept. 8,2025 6:50 p.m.

The Bloomington Jazz Orchestra held a concert Sunday at Switchyard Park.

Curtains rise! IU Theatre & Dance sets stage for fall 2025

By Ishwari Dawkhar · Sunday, Sept. 7,2025 12:47 p.m.

The season explores themes of identity and self-expression through vibrant performances.

Author Ethan Tapper discusses ‘How to Love a Forest’ at Monroe County Public Library

By Stella Klaus · Friday, Sept. 5,2025 4:25 p.m.

Tapper gave a talk on stewardship of forests and his book on Thursday.

COLUMN: 3 more underrated spots at IU

By Sydney Weber · Thursday, Sept. 4,2025 1:18 p.m.

There are more places on campus worth seeing than just those that tours highlight.

Generations of fans reflect on Jeff Buckley’s life in new documentary

By Ian Collier · Monday, Sept. 1,2025 11:04 a.m.

"It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley” was shown at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Thursday

A conversation with John K. Kruschke, retired IU professor-turned-poet

By Sydney Weber · Thursday, Aug. 28,2025 1:11 p.m.

Kruschke, who’s exploring poetry during retirement, will read his poetry Sunday at Morgenstern Books.

PHOTOS: Bloomington celebrates annual Pridefest

By Chloe LaVelle · Sunday, Aug. 24,2025 2:43 p.m.

The event was free to attend and took place Saturday.

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