Community Events

First Thursdays Festival seeks to build community around IU’s arts and humanities

By Lilly Luse · Sunday, Sept. 8,2024 1:19 p.m.

The First Thursdays Festival showcases IU campus organizations, community resources, clubs and departments.

Eskenazi Museum of Art to welcome 3 new exhibitions this fall semester

By Sarayu Gannamani · Sunday, Aug. 25,2024 9:52 a.m.

From Roman history to John Mellencamp, IU visitors can explore lots of topics at the museum.

Indianapolis’ The Bejeweled Band to bring Taylor Swift experience to Bloomington

By Grace Romine · Sunday, Aug. 4,2024 12:06 p.m.

The show is open to all ages, with tickets beginning at $25.

UPDATE: Off Night Productions presents ‘Steel Magnolias’ at Waldron Arts Center

By Hayden Kay · Monday, July 29,2024 3:04 p.m.

Off Night Productions will hold the play for six days in August.

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Author Kelly Hill will sign new book at Morgenstern’s Bookstore

By Lilly Luse · Wednesday, July 24,2024 6:46 p.m.

Author Kelly Hill will be visiting to sign copies of her new novel and discuss it.

Earth Connection Film Festival comes to Buskirk-Chumley Theatre July 20

By Sarayu Gannamani · Thursday, July 18,2024 7 a.m.

The film festival focuses on portraying solutions for the climate crisis through art.

Midsommar Market begins July 13

By Miranda Miller · Wednesday, July 10,2024 4:52 p.m.

Attendees can expect to find over 20 booths that offer a wide variety of local artisans and vendors.

Sing along to ‘Mamma Mia!’ screenings at the Waldron Arts Center

By Lilly Luse · Tuesday, July 9,2024 12:03 p.m.

Constellation Stage & Screen will show special sing-along “Mamma Mia!” event July 12 and 13.

Fourth of July Parade Cancelled

By Lilly Luse · Thursday, July 4,2024 10:29 a.m.

Fourth of July event is cancelled due to severe weather.

Your Guide to Celebrating the Fourth of July in Bloomington

By Jay Sharma · Wednesday, July 3,2024 11:36 a.m.

A list of July 4 events taking place in Bloomington.

PHOTOS: Streetdance Rewind celebrates Bloomington’s punk music history

By Lilly Luse · Sunday, June 30,2024 7:16 p.m.

The free music festival showcased bands from the 80s and the current day.

Free Streetdance Rewind punk music festival takes place June 29

By Lilly Luse · Thursday, June 27,2024 12:04 p.m.

The free festival will showcase a multi-generational lineup of local punk bands.

How to celebrate Juneteenth 2024 in Bloomington

By Lilly Luse · Tuesday, June 18,2024 4:30 p.m.

Celebrate the federal holiday with free events, music and more.

Free indie rock, pop and folk acts coming to Switchyard Park June 20 and July 18

By Grace Romine · Thursday, June 13,2024 12:17 p.m.

Tune-Yards will headline the first installment of the Thursday Night Summer Music Series.

Annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival to benefit local youth June 13

By Grace Romine · Wednesday, June 12,2024 11:33 a.m.

The festival will feature live music, strawberry treats and adoptable puppies.

Sleater-Kinney rocks Granfalloon with The Linda Lindas and My Son the Hurricane

By Lilly Luse · Sunday, June 9,2024 3:18 p.m.

This year’s main stage concert featured three rock bands to conclude the festival.

The Summer Outdoor Movie Series features three upcoming showings

By Miranda Miller · Friday, June 7,2024 1:33 p.m.

The event is hosted on select Thursdays during the summer and is free to the public.

COLUMN: Celebrating Pride Month in Bloomington

By Grace Romine · Tuesday, June 4,2024 3:47 p.m.

Attend a book signing, visit the gay bar, or shop local this Pride Month.

Kaia Kater and Girls Rock Bloomington to perform at Granfalloon Second Stage June 8

By Grace Romine · Tuesday, June 4,2024 3:33 p.m.

The performances are happening in conjunction with the Bloomington Handmade Market.

IU Writer’s Conference begins June 6

By Miranda Miller · Friday, May 31,2024 10:42 a.m.

Workshops, classes, panels, readings and Q&A sessions will be offered to participants.

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