events calendar

Local singer/songwriter Jeremy Shere is playing a set this Saturday evening at The Pourhouse Cafe. Jeremy’s songs are a mix of folk, pop, and probably a few other things. Check out his stuff at http://jnshere.wix.com/jeremyshere.

Every Wednesday evening is open mic night at Max’s Place on the downtown Square. The all-ages pizzeria and club offers the opportunity for a variety of acts to perform, including music and comedy. Signup begins at 5 pm; the acts begin at 7:30.

The Dead Roses, a Grateful Dead cover band, will perform at Max’s Place on the downtown Square.

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.

Celebrate Midsummer Night at the IU Art Museum! All three permanent collection galleries will be open, and a self-guided tour that features night-themed works will be available.

Visit the museum’s Sculpture Terrace and enjoy live music by regional favorites the Dynamics. Guests will also be able to enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

The McGuires are relatively new to Brown County’s music scene and offer plenty of guitar and smooth vocals. Sarah Flint, of popular jazz band Sarah’s Swingset, turns to her musical roots of folk and country, playing with partner Tryon. Brown County’s music at its finest!

The Ragin’ Texans—roots rock, blues, boogie woogie—play an early show for aging fans.

Every Friday night in season (through Sep. 20) , Eagle Pointe hosts a concert on the Terrace just outside the clubhouse. Enjoy FREE live entertainment, dancing, and friendly service from your poolside cabana bartenders from 9 pm to midnight.

The Gentle Shades will perform at Max’s Place on the downtown Square.

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.

Come experience a moment of Americana as the Bloomington Community Band performs at the Arts Fair on the Square in downtown Bloomington! We will be playing a fun variety of concert band favorites!

The Bloomington Community Band has celebrated the great American concert band tradition over three decades, and was designated by the Mayor as Bloomington’s official community concert band in 2012.

We hope to see you this Saturday morning!

The Bloomington Playwrights Project’s Arts Fair on the Square is celebrating 33 years of bringing visual artists and craftspeople together with the local and regional buying community. This juried art show features over 60 regional and national artists and craftspeople on the picturesque grounds surrounding the Monroe County Courthouse. The mission of Arts Fair on the Square is to showcase fine art and craft of the highest quality, connect artists with the art-buying community and promote commitment to the arts through a variety of interactive arts experiences. Arts Fair on the Square also includes interactive arts activities for children and entertainment from local artists for the whole family.

Arts Fair on the Square runs in conjunction with the Taste of Bloomington which offers sampling opportunities from over 35 local and regional restaurants, special music and children’s activities. Together Arts Fair on the Square and Taste of Bloomington draw thousands of visitors to downtown Bloomington to experience the finest the visual arts has to offer while sharing a little of that Hoosier hospitality that makes Arts Fair on the Square a favorite among artists and art patrons alike.

Schedule:

10 am: Event kick-off with the Bloomington Community Band at the Courthouse Square & Entertainment Tree
10 am- 11 am: Bloomington Community Band at the Entertainment Tree
12 pm – 12:30 pm: Windfall Dancers at the Entertainment Tree
1 pm – 1:30 pm: Dark Side Tribal at the Entertainment Tree
3 pm – 3:30 pm: Different Drummer Belly Dancers at the Entertainment Tree
3 pm – 11 pm: Taste of Bloomington at Showers Commons at 7th & Morton
All Day: Children’s Art Activities at Children’s Art Center
All Day: Art Smart Kids – see website for more information