# Poetry events in Bloomington, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Bloomington

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Bloomington, Indiana. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bloomington like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Poetry events in Bloomington, Indiana. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Bloomington like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic
  - **Description**: The Writers Guild at Bloomington celebrates Pride Month by featuring Westley Penland and Molly Gleeson for the June 2026 edition of First Sunday Prose (host: Hiromi Yoshida). Open mic to follow. 

Westley Penland is a spoken word poet originally from Flor
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic/200030038742334
  - **Venue**: Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, contests, lgbt-pride, spoken-word
- **Event Name**: Allen Ginsberg Centenary Film Screening
  - **Description**: The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents the first of its free film screening series to celebrate the Allen Ginsberg centennial. This series is curated by Joan Hawkins and Tony Brewer.


FILMS:

- Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti 
[Two short 60s
  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu May 28 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/allen-ginsberg-centenary-film-screening/200030043154743
  - **Venue**: Herman B Wells Library
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Writers Guild: Celebrating PRIDE Month!
  - **Description**: The Writers Guild at Bloomington
First Sunday Prose Reading Series
First Sunday, June 7, 2026
4-5:30pm

The Writers Guild at Bloomington's First Sunday Prose Reading Series is celebrating PRIDE Month! Featured readers are Wesley Penland and Molly Gleeson.
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 05:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/writers-guild-celebrating-pride-month/200030010879501
  - **Venue**: 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, lgbt-pride, contests, open-mic, spoken-word
- **Event Name**: Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic
  - **Description**: The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry, featuring Steve Henn and Josh A. Brewer. 

This program has been made possible through a grant from Indiana Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.


STEVE HENN teaches high s
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  - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic/200029984776704
  - **Venue**: Morgenstern Books
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, food-drinks, meet-and-greet, meetups

## Trending Events in Bloomington

- **Event Name**: USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🌟 Step into a world of wonder at USC Trojans at Indiana Hoosiers Football,
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
- **Event Name**: Guns N' Roses: World Tour 2026
  - **Description**: Guns N' Roses

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Aug 8, 2026 - 6:25 PM
  - **Venue**: Shakopee, MN
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- **Event Name**: The Beach Boys at Grossinger Motors Arena
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Beach Boys at Grossinger Motors Arena, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Grossinger Motors Arena in dynamic Bloomington, IL, this even
  - **Venue**: Grossinger Motors Arena
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- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
🏠 Address: 1200 East Seventeenth Street, Bloomington, IN 47408
🌆 City: Bloomington
📍 Location: 39.1809, -86.5256🎉 Welcome to Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football, where drea
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
- **Event Name**: 2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to 2026 Indiana Hoosiers Football Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games), where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers Football at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Merchants Bank Fie
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Goo Goo Dolls at Grossinger Motors Arena
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Goo Goo Dolls at Grossinger Motors Arena, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Grossinger Motors Arena in vibrant Bloomington,
  - **Venue**: Grossinger Motors Arena
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- **Event Name**: 4th of July in Miller Park
  - **Description**: Miller Park Paddle Boats open from 9:00AM-Noon

Mini Golf opens at 10:00AM

FREE Family Zone with Inflatables & Facepainting open from 5:00-8:00PM

FREE Concert with Biscuits n Gravy Band from 5:00-8:00 PM

Classic Car CRUISE Celebration!
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  - **Venue**: Miller Park, Bloomington Il
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- **Event Name**: Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Indiana Hoosiers vs. Northwestern Wildcats, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, IN
  - **Venue**: Merchants Bank Field At Memorial Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN), Allen Ginsberg Centenary Film Screening (Thu May 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at Herman B Wells Library), Writers Guild: Celebrating PRIDE Month! (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 pm at 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404), Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at Morgenstern Books).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Bloomington in May 2026?
  - **A:** Allen Ginsberg Centenary Film Screening (Thu May 28 2026 at 05:00 pm at Herman B Wells Library), Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at Morgenstern Books).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Bloomington on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Bloomington include Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington IN, Herman B Wells Library, 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, United States, Indiana 47404.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Bloomington?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Bloomington include Writers Guild at Bloomington, Juniper Art Gallery.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Bloomington?
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