Community Calendar

This free, family-friendly celebration shines a spotlight on the exciting lineup of events and programs happening throughout Bloomington this summer. The community comes together for an evening of live music, hands-on children’s activities, interactive games, and opportunities to learn about upcoming events and programs for all ages. Meet staff, explore registration options, and discover new ways to stay active, creative, and connected all summer long. Featuring Latin soul music by Tortilla Jackson.

July 4, 2026, marks the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing. To celebrate, the Indiana Wind Symphony will host an early party featuring the concert “American Tapestry,” showcasing some of our nation's finest band composers. This historic milestone offers a moment to pause, reflect on our nation's journey, honor the contributions of all Americans, and envision the future we aspire to create for future generations. Kelleen Strutz will be the featured soloist, performing “Concerto in F” by the American composer George Gershwin.

Additionally, this concert will acknowledge the recipient of the James Calvert Outstanding Music Educator Award for 2026.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation and Cicada Cinema present free movies on the big screen in city parks. Movies begin at dusk; see estimated start times.

Please be aware that some of the movies have a rating of PG and PG-13. We request your assistance in determining if a particular movie is appropriate for your family.

Saturday, May 23, at 9 p.m. at Bryan Park: Flow (2024, PG) Runtime: 1 hr 25 min.
This film will follow the Summer Launch Party in Bryan Park

This new exhibition features a variety of costume and scenic designs by the late Robert O’Hearn, alumnus and professor emeritus of opera studies in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. O’Hearn also worked as an opera, ballet, and theater designer for the Metropolitan Opera, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, Broadway, and other opera and theater companies across the country and Europe. A selection from the 600+ works that are now held by the University Archives celebrates O’Hearn as a visual storyteller, talented artist, and impactful designer.

This new exhibition features a variety of costume and scenic designs by the late Robert O’Hearn, alumnus and professor emeritus of opera studies in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. O’Hearn also worked as an opera, ballet, and theater designer for the Metropolitan Opera, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, Broadway, and other opera and theater companies across the country and Europe. A selection from the 600+ works that are now held by the University Archives celebrates O’Hearn as a visual storyteller, talented artist, and impactful designer.

This new exhibition features a variety of costume and scenic designs by the late Robert O’Hearn, alumnus and professor emeritus of opera studies in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. O’Hearn also worked as an opera, ballet, and theater designer for the Metropolitan Opera, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, Broadway, and other opera and theater companies across the country and Europe. A selection from the 600+ works that are now held by the University Archives celebrates O’Hearn as a visual storyteller, talented artist, and impactful designer.

Baby Brilliance is a weekly program for infants / pre-walkers and their caregivers. Each week participants will explore themes related to infant development. Inspired by the book, “Experimenting with Babies,” by Shaun Gallagher.

Put your knowledge to the test for fabulous prizes. Join us on Facebook for our live virtual Trivia. Each night’s winner will receive a gift card to the Columbus restaurant of their choice. Simply click on the trivia video when it goes live at 6:30pm on trivia nights, enter your answers in the comments and have fun!

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Happens on the following Dates:
Jan 27, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 10, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Feb 17, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Mar 10, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Mar 24, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 14, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Apr 28, 2026, 6:30pm to 7:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

This new exhibition features a variety of costume and scenic designs by the late Robert O’Hearn, alumnus and professor emeritus of opera studies in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. O’Hearn also worked as an opera, ballet, and theater designer for the Metropolitan Opera, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, Broadway, and other opera and theater companies across the country and Europe. A selection from the 600+ works that are now held by the University Archives celebrates O’Hearn as a visual storyteller, talented artist, and impactful designer.

This new exhibition features a variety of costume and scenic designs by the late Robert O’Hearn, alumnus and professor emeritus of opera studies in the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University. O’Hearn also worked as an opera, ballet, and theater designer for the Metropolitan Opera, IU Opera and Ballet Theater, Broadway, and other opera and theater companies across the country and Europe. A selection from the 600+ works that are now held by the University Archives celebrates O’Hearn as a visual storyteller, talented artist, and impactful designer.