Performances

'Raging funk' band to return to its Bloomington roots

By Emily Jones · Thursday, Oct. 13,2016 7 p.m.

Bloomington-bred the Main Squeeze will perform at the Buskirk-Chumley Friday night.

Bloomington native brings spirituality for album release concert

By Mallory Haag · Thursday, Oct. 13,2016 6:29 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer will perform Saturday night at 8 in the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for her new album release.

Bloomington musicians perform at the Switchyard on Sunday nights

By Katie Chrisco · Sunday, Oct. 9,2016 11:01 p.m.

The Switchyard offers a place for local musicians to showcase their music on Sunday nights.

Chamber music series kicks off with faculty performance

By Jesse Naranjo · Sunday, Oct. 9,2016 9:50 p.m.

The Jacobs School of Music professors performed pieces by Johannes Brahms on Sunday afternoon.

Actor Jesse Eisenberg stands in front of the Middle Way House in Bloomington. Eisenberg has recently worked with a group of IU students to match every dollar raised by the IU student groups for the Middle Way House.

Jesse Eisenberg to perform stand-up comedy for charity

By Naomi Farahan · Wednesday, Oct. 5,2016 10:25 p.m.

Eisenberg will perform at the Comedy Attic's annual charity event Saturday.

Midwest rappers to perform progressive lyrics at the Root Cellar Lounge

By Mallory Haag · Monday, Oct. 3,2016 8:10 p.m.

Midwest comedian and hip-hop artists will perform at the Root Cellar tonight at 10.

IU students to perform independent opera this weekend

By Alison Graham · Friday, Sept. 30,2016 3:45 p.m.

The University Gilbert & Sullivan Society will perform "Ruddigore."

WWE Hall of Fame wrestler does comedy show

By Austin Faulds · Wednesday, Sept. 28,2016 10:37 p.m.

Jim “Hacksaw” Duggan told stories about his life and career at Bear’s Place on Wednesday night.

Monika Herzig, top right, and her all-female jazz group, "The Whole World in Her Hands," will debut their new album at 5:30 tonight at Bear's Place.

All-female jazz project to launch album at Bear’s Place tonight

By Katie Chrisco · Wednesday, Sept. 28,2016 7:24 p.m.

The Whole World in Her Hands will play at 5:30 p.m. Thursday night.

Godfather of British Blues performs a variety of instruments in trio format

By Emily Abshire · Sunday, Sept. 25,2016 11:59 p.m.

John Mayall shows off more than guitar skills at his show Sunday at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

Performers dance during a scene of "Dancing at Lughnasa." The show opens Friday in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

Crew brings 'Dancing at Lughnasa' to life

By Mallory Haag · Thursday, Sept. 22,2016 8:33 p.m.

"Dancing at Lughnasa" will appear along with a carefully crafted set at 7:30 tonight in the Ruth N. Halls Theatre.

Comedy and mystery of Sherlock Holmes come together for 'Baskerville'

By Mallory Haag · Thursday, Sept. 22,2016 8:20 p.m.

Friday's 'Baskerville' show includes a layer of comedy to make Sherlock's mysteries relatable across generations.

The Mountain Goats accompanied by John Vanderslice perform songs from their album Heretic Pride at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on April 8, 2009.

Mountain Goats tour new wrestling-inspired album

By IDS staff · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2016 7:36 p.m.

The band will perform at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on Thursday.

Godfather of British Blues to represent 50 years of discography

By Emily Abshire · Wednesday, Sept. 21,2016 7:24 p.m.

John Mayall founded the Bluesbreakers, which featured members of the Rolling Stones, Cream and Fleetwood Mac.

Grammy nominee Rocky Dawuni served as the main attraction with his Afro Roots and Reggae sound at this year’s Lotus World Music & Arts Festival held this weekend throughout downtown Bloomington. The festival contained 8 venues, over 30 International Artists, and as the headline states “1 Unforgettable Experience”.

Lotus bands highlight diversity from around the world

By Katie Chrisco · Saturday, Sept. 17,2016 4:50 p.m.

Lotus World Music and Arts Festival featured 35 global musical acts this weekend.

'The Daughter of the Regiment' comes to the MAC this weekend

By Sanya Ali · Thursday, Sept. 15,2016 6:55 p.m.

The comedic opera follows a life and love story with a backdrop of war.

Ryley Walker to play new album tonight at the Bishop

By IDS staff · Tuesday, Sept. 13,2016 7:48 p.m.

This is the singer-songwriter's third stop on his tour.

Comedian Hasan Minhaj talks multicultural America

By Mallory Haag · Sunday, Sept. 11,2016 10:52 p.m.

Daily Show correspondent gives heartfelt confessions paired with comic relief.

Whitest Kids U’ Know returns to the Comedy Attic

By Austin Faulds · Sunday, Sept. 11,2016 4:31 p.m.

This was the Whitest Kids’ fourth time in Bloomington.

Algerian theater troupe to perform political drama

By Mallory Haag · Thursday, Sept. 8,2016 6:53 p.m.

Istijmam will perform "Apples/Et'teffeh" at 7:30 tonight at the Wells-Metz Theatre.

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