Check out the top events happening in January and February to start off 2025!

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FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

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Freezefest

Date: Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, January 25
Time: Different events at various times
Location: The Mill and Upland Brewing Co
Admission: Free

Experience winter fun with internationally known ice sculptors, an ice battle, a chili cook-off, and food trucks for the whole family. Visit our website for more details.

Eagles over Monroe

Date: Friday, February 7 through Sunday, February 9
Time: Times vary
Location: Monroe Lake
Admission: Price depending on event — registration may be required

Monroe Lake is hosting their annual event celebrating the Bald Eagle with several bird-themed activities for all ages. Visit their website for more details.


LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES

Band performing on stage at The Bluebird

The Bluebird Shows

Location: The Bluebird

Enjoy live musical performances by the following artists:

  • The Wldlfe
    • Date: Thursday, January 30
    • Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM, show begins at 8:00 PM
    • Admission: $20.00 per ticket for general admission, $69.00 per ticket for VIP
  • Houndmouth
    • Date: Thursday, February 20 and Friday, February 21
    • Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM, show begins at 8:00 PM
    • Admission: $30.00 per ticket
Buskirk-Chumley 

Location: Buskirk-Chumley

Enjoy live musical performances by the following artists:

  • The Kingston Trio
    • Date: Friday, January 10
    • Time: Show begins at 7:00 PM
    • Admission: Tickets starting at $36.00
  • Sir Eltom John
    • Date: Thursday, January 16
    • Time: Show begins at 7:30 PM
    • Admission: Tickets starting at $34.00
Indiana University Auditorium 

Location: Indiana University Auditorium

Enjoy live musical performances by the following artists:

  • Clue 
    • Date: Tuesday, January 21 and Wednesday, January 22
    • Time: Show begins at 7:30 PM
    • Admission: $21.00-$99.00 per ticket
  • Hadestown 
    • Date: Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5
    • Time: Show begins at 7:30 PM
    • Admission: $21.00-$104.00 per ticket
The Orbit Room

Location: The Orbit Room

Enjoy live musical performances by the following artists:

  • Samurai Cop (1991) 
    • Date: Thursday, January 16
    • Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
    • Admission: $7.00 per ticket
Waldron Arts Center

Location: Waldron Arts Center

Enjoy live musical performances by the following artists:

  • Misery
    • Date: Many dates throughout January and February 
    • Time: Check their website
    • Admission: $35.00 per ticket
  • Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)
    • Date: Saturday, February 22
    • Time: 2:00 & 6:00 PM
    • Admission: $15.00+ per ticket


SPORTING EVENTS

IU Women's Basketball celebrating a win on-court at Assembly Hall
Photo by IU Athletics

IU Men's Basketball
IU Women's Basketball


RECURRING EVENTS

Uptown Cafe on Kirkwood Avenue during winter

Bloomington Winter Farmers’ Market

Date: Recurring until Saturday, March 29
Time: Saturday's 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Location: Switchyard Park Pavilion
Admission: Free

Enjoy a Saturday morning with 30 vendors with products including fresh produce, local meat and poultry, and jams and sauces.

People's Market

Date: Recurring weekly on Saturday
Time: Saturday's 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: First United Church in the Fellowship Hall
Admission: Free

We strive to work towards intersectional anti-racism, create space for food justice in our food system while cultivating liberation and equity, and ensure access to local food, art, and education.

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