It’s officially MOTHRA DAY in Bloomington on June 12th! The proclamation (see below) has been signed. BCT’s 2nd annual Godzilla Weekend is showcasing this giant moth that attacks the whole world with fury! Join us for the first night for MOTHRA (1961) Presented by The East Asian Studies Center, The Media School, ...

BCT’s 2nd annual Godzilla Weekend is showcasing this giant moth that attacks the whole world with fury! DAY TWO will feature three essential Godzilla films along. Presented by The East Asian Studies Center, The Media School, Tattoo Ka iju, and Buskirk-Chumley Theater. Talks, vendors, and additional Godzilla fun and performances in between! Doors ...

DIY experimental, ambient, drone and tape music at the record shop Friday night. Artists from Chattanooga, Indianapolis and Bloomington. No one turned away for lack of funds. Slow Blink - ambient sounds based in tape loops. https://slow-blink.bandcamp.com/ fflesh - soft noise/drone https://fflesh.bandcamp.com/ Wayne Robert Thomas is an Indianapolis-based artist whose compositions refract infinitely; ...

Ritual drone and experimental music Saturday at the bookstore. WiTS and Bubba Fontaine stop by on their summer tour. Lather will be splicing tape loops on site. ------------ There are moments of silent depth in which the winter of the scalpel of meaning and the spring of the sound-born, unleashed body look ...

Secrets of Sailing Revealed: Open House at The Bloomington Yacht Club on beautiful Lake Lemon. This FREE family-friendly event includes sailing demonstrations, boat rides, tours of the BYC facilities, hands-on rigging & knot tying, all-ages activities, beverages, snacks, and more.

SURFILMUSIC (2026) A new documentary chronicling Jack Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician. The film traces how Jack’s early years making surf films with close friends became a foundation for a much broader creative life, capturing moments in and out of the water that later surfaced in his songwriting. Blending ...

Live experimental music series, June features artists from Chicago, Florida and Btown. Includes video projections and a tribute to DJ Screw. Craft beer, gourmet hot dogs and pinball on site. All-ages. ________________________ Rock 'n' Roller Cola Wars is the project of Bloomington native John Hardwick. John has played with or as Children ...

I’m just a Mississippi boy with a loud mouth and a big heart. I grew up believing in hard work, good friends, and telling it like it is, and I never really grew out of that. Most people know me from my comedy, where I’ve built a career on being ...

“A Night of Mandolin Music: Jim Richter Presents the Midwest Mandolin Festival” celebrates mandolin music across its spectrum – orchestral, folk, jazz, bluegrass, rock, and blues. Based in Bloomington, Indiana since 2011, the Jim Richter Mandolin Camp for the Rest of Us is in its 13th year and has been a ...

Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, ...

Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, ...

Secrets of Sailing Revealed: Open House at The Bloomington Yacht Club on beautiful Lake Lemon. This FREE family-friendly event includes sailing demonstrations, boat rides, tours of the BYC facilities, hands-on rigging & knot tying, all-ages activities, beverages, snacks, and more.

Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, ...

Hailed as “one of the best acoustic guitarists in the world” by NPR’s World Cafe, Tommy Emmanuel got his start at the age of six, when he first began touring his native Australia with his family’s band. As a teenager, he earned a reputation as a highly sought after sideman ...

The GREATEST ELVIS CONCERT EXPERIENCE IN AMERICA is RETURNING to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater on August 21st! Internationally recognized by Graceland and the Elvis Presley Estate, the show’s star, Matt Stone, performs the CLOSEST THING to the King in history! Matt brings a never-before-seen level of authenticity and attention to detail to ...

Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell ...

For over three decades now HOTEL CALIFORNIA have been recreating the legendary sound of The Eagles, and thrilling audiences all over the world. From the quintessential Eagles anthem “Hotel California” thru “Take It Easy”, “Lyin’ Eyes”, “Take It to the Limit”, “Peaceful Easy Feeling”, “One of These Nights”, “Dirty Laundry”, ...

Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy Award nominee David Cross is an acclaimed comedian, actor, writer, and producer whose work has left an impactful mark on television, film, and stand-up comedy. He is best known as the co-creator and star of the influential HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob ...