events calendar

Every Friday night from 6 to 8:30 pm is Family Night at the Western Skateland roller rink. This is a roller-skating session for everyone, including kids and recreational skaters. A wide array of music will be played to accompany the skating: oldies, R&B, country, and modern.

Skates are available for rental ($1).

Lemonstone: a reading series
Presented by the Writers Guild
Featuring Joy Shayne Laughter

Free!

Jeff Isaac on piano
Pat Harbison on trumpet
Jonathan Elmer on Trombone
Rob Walker on bass
Mitch Shiner on drums
They will be playing two sets
All ages

Dan sumner on guitar
Ron Kadish on bass
Dan Deckard on drums

Dan Sumner, an Indianapolis native, is a nationally recognized jazz guitarist, composer, and educator who has crafted a style that fuses elements of jazz and classical composition. He is an IU Jacobs School of Music graduate, and is currently professor of guitar and music education at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Recently Dan participated in New Orleans’s “Jazz Guitar Summit” at Snug Harbor alongside guitarists Gene Bertoncini and Steve Masakowski.
All ages

The Wailers, renowned accompanists of the late Bob Marley, will perform at The Bluebird. Tickets can be purchased at ticketmaster.com. 21 and up.

“Following leader Bob Marley’s death from cancer on May 11, 1981, the Wailers Band struggled nearly a decade for direction, hampered from releasing their own music by a Gordian knot of legal entanglements. Anchored by world-class bassist Family Man Barrett and his drummer brother Carlton (who was murdered by gunmen hired by his wife in April 1987), the Wailers Band performed well-received international tours almost constantly through the ’80s. Lead guitarist Junior Murvin bravely handled most of the vocal chores, and keyboard stalwart Wya Lindo and percussionist Seeco Patterson (who brought the original Wailers to their first audition in 1963) added credibility, but as the ’90s progressed, despite the title of their first solo offering, they were still struggling to establish their own identity on records like 1994′s Never Ending Wailers and 1996′s Jah Message.” ~ Roger Steffens, Rovi

Every Monday evening at The Player’s Pub, the Songwriter Showcase series displays the talents of local and regional artists. No cover is charged, but donations are appreciated. Player’s Pub has an all-ages section, as well as the main 21-and-up area, and serves a wide variety of entrees, sandwiches, appetizers and drinks.

Monday nights at 9 pm, The Bluebird nightclub features an evening of karaoke hosted by local favorite Dave Walter. Free admission. Ages 21 and up. Check Bluebird website to confirm.

Stop by to check out some of Bloomington’s young jazz talent and special guest. Feel free to bring your instrument and join in.
All ages.

On Comic’s Night, a variety of local, regional, and national l comedians perform at Max’s Place. The venue is open to all ages and features gourmet pizzas and other entrees in addition to a selection of local beers. Small cash covers may be charged for events at Max’s.

Every Wednesday morning at 10:30 is Discovery Time at the WonderLab science museum for kids. Enjoy a hands-on activity, book, or both with a different science topic each week. Siblings are welcome. Ideal for kindergarten age and younger children. Visit the website for information on other WonderLab programs and events.