Ryder Film Series
Foreign-language, independent, Hollywood classics, and selected recent films at various Bloomington venues, including Bear’s Place (1316 E. 3rd St.; over-21 only), the Cinemat (4th St. and Walnut), and the IU Fine Arts Auditorium (7th St. at Showalter Fountain). Current film schedule at theryder.com.

MONDAYS

Yarns Unlimited
6-8 pm; 101 W. Kirkwood (Fountain Square Mall) Assistance with knit projects for knitters of all levels. $5.

Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place
7:30 pm and 10:15 pm; 1316 E. 3rd St.
Live comedy from nationally touring comedians. Lineup at bearsplacebar.com; 339-3460. $4 (Also on Saturdays).

Players Pub
8 pm; 424 S. Walnut: Songwriters Showcase.

TUESDAYS

Stitch and Chat at Barnes & Noble
7:30 pm; 2813 E. 3rd St.
Last Tuesday of every month. Free knitting help.

Runcible Spoon
7 pm; 412 E. 4th St.: Irish music.

Max’s Place
8 pm; 109 W. 7th St.: Jazz (2nd and 4th Tuesdays).

Players Pub
8 pm; 424 S. Walnut: Blues jam. Cover charge.

tutto bène Wine Café & More
8-11 pm; 213 S. Rogers St.: Jazz Jam Showcase
(Last Tuesday of the month). $3.

WEDNESDAYS

Discovery Time
10:30–11 am; WonderLab, 308 W. 4th St.
Activities for children 6 and younger, but older siblings can join in. Free for members and children under 1 year; otherwise $6 per child, $7 adults. Call 337-1337 for information.

Bloomington Old-Time Music and Dance Group
8:30–10:30 pm; Harmony School gymnasium,
909 E. 2nd St.
Every Wednesday and fifth Saturday, dance to Appalachian fiddle tunes in a fun, friendly setting. You don’t need a partner; instruction included. $4-5.

Bear’s Place
10 pm; 1316 E. 3rd St.: Rock ’n roll. Cover charge.

tutto bène Wine Café & More
8-11 pm; 213 S. Rogers St.: Jazz. $3.

THURSDAYS

Grazie’s Italian Eatery
6-9 pm; 105 W. 6th: Jazz.

Jazz Fables
5:30–8:00 pm; Bear’s Place,1316 E. 3rd St.
Feb 14: Janiece Jaffe and Friends’ Jazz Valentines’ Party. $6.
Feb 21: Alto saxist Jim Snidero and his quartet (from New York City). $7.
Feb 28: Tribute to Miles Davis by IU Jazz Faculty members. $6.
Mar 6: IU Professor Emeritus Dominic Spera (trumpet) and his septet. $7.
Mar 13: TBA
Mar 21: TBA
Mar 23: TBA
Apr 3: Jamey Abersold All-Start Quintet. $6.

Jazz at the Station
7-11 pm; 825 N. Walnut at 12th St. Live jazz.

Malibu Grill
7 pm; 106 N. Walnut: Live piano.

Players Pub
8 pm; 424 S. Walnut: Open mic; sign-up at 7 pm

FRIDAYS

Bear’s Place
6:30 pm; 1316 E. 3rd St.: Blues. Cover charge.

Café Django
9:15 pm; 116 N. Grant St.: Jazz.

Jazz at the Station
7-11 pm; 825 N. Walnut at 12th St. Live jazz.

SATURDAYS

Café Django
9:15 pm; 116 N. Grant St.: Jazz.

Comedy Caravan at Bear’s Place
7:30 pm and 10:15 pm; 1316 E. 3rd St.; $7.
See Mondays for details.

Frank Southern Ice Arena
1965 S. Henderson St., through February. $4 admission; $2 skate rental
7-9 pm: Lunar Skating under strobe and other special effect lighting.
9:15-11 pm: Night Owl Skating.

IU Art Museum Tours
2 pm; 1133 E. 7th St.
On the first Saturday of every month, free public tours highlight aspects of the museum’s collections. Meet at the atrium information desk.

Jazz at the Station
7-11 pm; 825 N. Walnut at 12th St. Live jazz.

Malibu Grill
8 pm; 106 N. Walnut: Live music.

WFHB’s Saturday’s Child
Second Saturday of every month, 11 am; Rose Firebay, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut). Join the audience for live music, on air at 91.3/98.1FM. Free, with coffee and bagels.

The Science of Art
11 am-2 pm; Wonderlab (308 W. 4th St.). Throughout February.
See Wednesday listing for admission information.
Feb 9: Martina Celerin, dimensional weaving, 11 am-2 pm; Daren Redman, quilting, 3-5 pm
Feb 16: Amy Brier, limestone carving, 11 am-2 pm; Malcolm Mobutu Smith, ceramics, 2-5 pm
Feb 23: Elke Pessl, digital printmaking, 11 am-2 pm; Roger Hangarter, time-lapse photography, 2-5 pm

SUNDAYS

The Science of Art
1-4 pm; WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.).
Throughout February.
See Wednesday listing for admission information.
Feb 10: Robin Edmondson, dyeing and weaving
Feb 17: Michael Bell, glass blowing
Feb 24: Matthew Powers, computer animation


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