1 Carl Ludwig Hübsch: Solo Tuba • 8 pm
The Hospital (1021 S. Walnut)
This German avant-garde artist’s performance is part of a U.S. tour. All ages welcome; $5.

2 Scottish Fling • 5 pm
Monroe County History Center (202 E. 6th St.)
An open house with Scottish music and food opens the new Community Voices Gallery at the Center. Free.

2 First Friday • 5-8 pm, approx.
Free receptions at downtown galleries, a first look at new shows, and a chance to meet artists.

2 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf • May 2, 7 pm; May 3, 1 pm & 7 pm
See April 18

2 Caribou • 9 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
Psychedelic, melodic, orchestral pop. $10 advance, $12 day of show; tickets at Landlocked Music (314 S. Washington St.)

3 2008 Bird-a-thon
In this annual event, small teams of birders spend a day scoping species to see who can record the greatest number. A fundraiser for the Sassafras Audubon Society. Registration deadline is April 15. $15 per person. Contact Cathy Meyer at cmeyer@co.monroe.in.us for information.

8 Work • May 8-24, various times
Bloomington Playwrights Project (107 W. 9th St.)
Terri Wagener’s play tells the story of a widowed African-American mother of two. Set in the late ’60s, it resonates with contemporary social issues and cultural experiences. $15 general, $12 students and seniors. Th, Fri, and Sat, 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tickets at bloomingtonarts.info or the BPP (335-9001).

9 Peewinkle’s 10th Anniversary Celebration • May 9-10, various times
Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio (25 Henry St., Indianapolis)
Performances for adults, with wine and cheese (May 9-10, 7:30 pm; $35), and for children (May 10, 10:30 am, 1 pm; $10). For program information, call (317) 283-7144 or visit browncounty.org/puppets.

10 Science Soup: Animal Explorations • 10 am-noon (drop-in)
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
This month: playing with feathers and meeting a live animal. See Apr 12 for more information.

10 Science from Scratch: Technocraft • 2-4 pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
Create a fabric wristband with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and learn about circuitry. A workshop for preteens, teens, and adults. $5 per person (includes museum admission).

13 The Reverend Horton Heat • 8 pm
The Bluebird (216 N. Walnut)
Full-throttle rockabilly, with lots of swagger. The Rev is known for his fiery live performances. $20. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.

15 Staying Put: A Commitment to Community • 7 pm
Monroe County History Center (202 E. 6th St.)
Bloomington writer Scott Russell Sanders speaks about commitment to place and local knowledge. Free.

16 WonderBash: A Party to Benefit WonderLab • 6 pm-9 pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
An adults-only fundraiser with fine wines, microbrews, hors d’oeuvres, a raffle, and the opportunity to play on your kids’ turf. $30 per individual adult or $50 per couple. Tickets at Bloomingfoods locations and WonderLab.

18 Jordan River Fest: A Celebration of Art, Literature, Music, and the Environment • 2–4 pm
IU Art Museum (1133 E. 7th St.), Special Exhibitions Gallery, first floor. Free

24 Cycle Science • May 24, 10 am-4:30 pm; May 25, 1:30-4:30 pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)


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