9 IU Symphony Orchestra • 8 pm
IU Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan)
Works by Verdi, Don Freund, and Johannes Brahms. Free.

9 Flosstradamus • 9:30 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood)
From Chicago, DJs J2K and Autobot deliver hip-hop, electronica, dance tracks, and block party music. $13 advance, $15 day of show. Tickets at the Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood), bloomingtonarts.info.

10 IU Latin American Popular Music Ensemble • 8 pm
Auer Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
Free.

11 The Little 500 • Women’s Race Apr 11, 4 pm; Men’s Race Apr 12, 2 pm
Bill Armstrong Stadium (Fee Lane near East 17th Street)
IU boasts the largest collegiate bike race in the U.S. You’ve seen the teams training on Bloomington roads in the winter and spring; see them on the track, going for the checkered flag. Ticket information at 855-9152.

11 The Future of Jazz • 7:30 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
A showcase of sharp young jazz talent from the Bloomington area. $10 ($6 for members of Jazz from Bloomington). Advance tickets at the Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood) and bloomingtonarts.info.

11 IU Opera Theater: Les Contes d’Hoffman • Apr 11-12, 8 pm
IU Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan)
Human and supernatural forces meet in Jacques Offenbach’s engaging opera. Sung in French with English supertitles. $15-35; $10-20 IU students. Ticketmaster.com or the box office (855-7433).

11 The Liquid Moon • Apr 11-12, 8 pm
Bloomington Playwrights Project (107 W. 9th St.)
Playwright John Green’s sophisticated, comedic look at sex, love, and relationships. Note: contains adult content and nudity. $15 general, $12 students and seniors. Tickets at bloomingtonarts.info and the BPP (355-9001).

11 A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum • Apr 11-12, 15-19, 7:30 pm
Ruth N. Halls Theatre, IU Theatre and Drama Center (275 N. Jordan)
A beloved piece of American musical theatre, Forum bursts with outlandish characters and memorable songs. $16; $13 IU students and seniors. Tickets at 333-9955 or ticketmaster.com.

12 WonderLab’s Science Soup: Playing with Patterns • 10 am-noon
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
This drop-in program for toddlers and pre-schoolers offers activities to stimulate a child’s mind, curiosity, and creativity. The “soup” du jour is actually a big pool of flaxseed. Dress for mess. $3 per child, plus museum admission (see Wednesday “weekly listings” for information).

12 19th-Century Fashion Show • 3-5 pm
Wylie House Museum (307 E. 2nd St.)
Reproductions of gowns from the 1800s; a lecture on women’s clothing provides further enlightenment. Free, with refreshments; seating is limited.

12 IU Soul Revue Spring Concert • 8 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood)
Nathanael Fareed Mahluli directs this ensemble of the IU African American Arts Institute. $15; $10 students and children; $5 IU students in advance (limit 2). Tickets at the Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood), bloomingtonarts.info.

12 Palette to Palate • 6:45 pm
The Fields Clubhouse (1333 Fenbrook Ln.)
Art auction and benefit for the Community Kitchen. Live entertainment includes boogie-woogie piano master Craig Brenner. $25. Ticket information at 332-0999.

13 IU Pro Arte Ensemble • 4 pm
Auer Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
Music by Sheppard, Purcell, and Britten. Free.

13 Hatije’s Hafla • 6-9 pm
Max’s Place (109 W. 7th St.)
This fundraiser for Middle Way House features Salaam World Music Ensemble. The performance is free, but donations are encouraged.

13 University Orchestra • 8 pm
IU Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan)
On the program: Zupko’s Canter into Black and Dvo˘rák’s Symphony No. 8 in G Major. Free.

14 University Singers • 8 pm
Auer Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
A program of Brahms and Robert Schumann. Free.

15 IU Symphonic Choir • 7 pm
Recital Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
More glorious vocal music: works by Di Lasso, Durufle, Lili Boulanger, Argento, and Copland. Free.

15 Springfest for Winds, Brass, and Percussion • 8 pm
IU Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan). Free.

15 Ballet at the BCT • Apr 15-16, 8 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood)
A choreography project of the IU Ballet Theater. Free.

17 Bloomington Business Expo • 10 am-7 pm
Convention Center (3rd St. and College)
Cruise the ’spo and come away with plenty of corporate office swag—and a bird’s-eye view of Bloomington’s diverse business community. Free.

17 Limestone Cutters: Three Centuries of Architecture at Indiana University • 7 pm
Monroe County History Center (202 E. 6th St.)
IU geologist Brian Keith traces the limestone heritage of Monroe County. Free.

17 John Abercrombie & Andy LaVerne • 7 pm, 9 pm
Jazz at the Station (825 N. Walnut)
Jazz from Bloomington presents guitarist Abercrombie and pianist LaVerne. $10 ($6 for members of JfB). Advance tickets at the Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood), bloomingtonarts.info.

18 Alone in the Light • Apr 18-19, 8 pm
Bloomington Playwrights Project (107 W. 9th St.)
An evening of nine interconnected monologues, written by the BPP’s ensemble of artists. $8; tickets at bloomingtonarts.info or the BPP (355-9001).

18 Live from Bloomington Club Night • 8 pm
Various locations
This annual music showcase is a fundraiser for the Hoosier Hills Food Bank. Venues include Rhino’s (331 S. Walnut) and the Waldron Auditorium (122 S. Walnut). Cover charged at the door. Schedule information at 855-4682.

18 “Get Down, Rise Up” • Apr 18-19, 8 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
A concert from the a cappella ensemble Kaia. $15; $12 students; 5 and younger free.

18 Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf • Apr 18-19, 25-26, 7 pm
Rose Firebay, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
Starry Night Productions stages Edward Albee’s classic play. $12 advance, $15 day of show; seniors and students $9 advance, $12 day of show.

19 Rumpelstiltskin • Apr 19-27, various times
Peewinkle’s Puppet Studio (25 Henry St., Indianapolis)
A classic fairy tale acted with vintage marionettes on an old-fashioned stage. For children 2-10. For times, call (317) 283-7144 or visit browncounty.org/puppets. $7.

19 Culture Shock • Various times
Dunn Meadow (East 7th St. and North Indiana Ave.)
Student-run radio station WIUX hosts this daylong showcase of rock, pop, and indie music, with the emphasis on lesser-known bands. Includes Mahjongg, the Dodos, Nire, the Chicago Afrobeat Project, Rodeo Ruby Love, and other bands you’ll have to research via MySpace. More information at wiux.org. Free.

19 Science From Scratch: Kaleidoscopes • 10:30 am, 2 pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
Peer through handmade kaleidoscopes, discover their internal workings, and then make your own. Morning workshop for children; afternoon workshop for teens and adults. Also: “The Science of Light and Reflection,” with activities 11:30 am-3 pm. Workshop: $5 per kit, plus museum admission (see Wednesday “weekly listings” for information).

19 IU Children’s Choir • 2 pm
Evangelical Community Church (503 S. High St.)
Free.

19 IU Big Band Extravaganza • 8 pm
IU Musical Arts Center (101 N. Jordan)
David N. Baker and Brent Wallarab conduct. Free.

20 Science From Scratch: Origami • 1:30-3:30 pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
Dip into the art of paper folding, with step-by-step instructions on creating geometric shapes and dimensional artwork. $3 per kit.

20 International Vocal Ensemble • 2 pm
Auer Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
Songs from Mexico, Barbados, Cuba, the Native American tradition, and Southern Appalachia. Free.

21 VITAL Quiz Bowl • Apr 21-24, 7-9:30 pm
Auditorium, Monroe County Public Library (303 E. Kirkwood)
Teams compete to answer trivia questions in this fundraiser for the Library’s literacy program, Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners (VITAL). Competition is fierce, funny, and educational. Free; also broadcasts live on CATS Channel 3.

21 Orion String Quartet • 8 pm
Auer Hall, IU School of Music (100 N. Jordan)
Daniel Phillips (violin), Todd Phillips (violin), Steven Tenenbom (viola), and Timothy Eddy (cello). Free.

25 Ladies First • 8 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood)
This IU-based 12-woman vocal ensemble sings classics and pop hits. $8 advance, $10 day of show. Tickets at the Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood), bloomingtonarts.info.

25 Thomas Hart Benton’s Indiana Murals at 75: Public Art and the Public University • Apr 25, 3:30-6 pm; Apr 26, 8:30 am-3:30 pm
IU Woodburn Hall (1100 E. 7th St.), Room 100
A public symposium featuring experts on Benton and American art, history, and culture. For more information, conference schedule, and registration visit artmuseum.iu.edu. Free.

25 Teen Challenge Night: Retro Game Night • 5:30-8:30 pm
WonderLab (308 W. 4th St.)
For teens only, a three-hour ’80s flashback: “Sit-n-Spin,” a Twister tournament, and other activities. Free snacks, with pizza available for purchase. No parents or siblings allowed—WonderLab provides adult supervision. $3.

25 Rhino’s Sweet 16 Party • 6 pm
Oliver Winery (8024 N. SR 37)
A fundraiser for Rhino’s Youth Media Center and All-Ages Club, a division of the Harmony Education Center. Ticket information at 333-3430.

25 Edible Lotus • 6:30 pm
KRC Catering (216 S. College)
This benefit for the Lotus Education and Arts Foundation (producer of the Lotus Festival) celebrates Bloomington’s multicultural cuisine. With silent auction and “floating” artworks commissioned for the event. Ticket information at 336-6599.

26 Traffic Jam on Sixth Street • 1-4 pm
Monroe County History Center (202 E. 6th St.)
An antique car show and open house. Free.

26 Musical Arts Youth Orchestra Spring Concert • 7:30 pm
Bloomington High School North (3901 N. Kinser Pike), Auditorium. Free.

26 Krista Detor • 6 pm, 8:45 pm
Waldron Auditorium, John Waldron Arts Center (122 S. Walnut)
Detor kicks off the U.S. release of her CD Cover Their Eyes with a benefit for AIDS orphans in Africa. Singer/songwriter Carrie Newcomer makes a special appearance. $20.

26 New Orleans Jazz Orchestra • 8 pm
IU Auditorium (1211 E. 7th St.)
Timeless music from the Big Easy. $29-45; $15-30 for IU students. Tickets at 855-1103 or ticketmaster.com.

27 Bloomington High Flyers • 3 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood)
Gravity-defying fun on trapeze, trampoline, and stilts. A tumbling workshop for children 5 and older follows the performance; workshop tickets available day of show. $7, $3 for children 12 and younger. Tickets at the Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood), bloomingtonarts.info.

27 Bloomington Symphony Orchestra • 3 pm
Bloomington High School North (3901 N. Kinser Pike), Auditorium
The BSO’s spring concert is the occasion for the world premiere of David Baker’s The Underground Railroad. $10; $5 students and children under 18. Ticket information at 331-2320.

27 Straight No Chaser • 8 pm
Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood)
IU’s all-male a cappella group. $15, $10 IU students. Tickets at the Sunrise Box Office (114 E. Kirkwood), bloomingtonarts.info.


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