The Creekside Community Center is a great place for people in the community to gather. It's not just a social hub, however, but it also have services to help people in many different situations. Loaves and Fishes provides free dinner for anyone during a certain time. They have art classes, classes for caregivers, tax classes, […]

Artistry is a nonprofit organization focusing on visual arts and producing theater in the Bloomington Center for the Arts. They welcome people from all over the region, and their goal is to ignite a lifelong passion for all the arts. In addition to their theater shows and art shows, they provide classes and workshops in […]

The Bloomington Center for the Arts is located in the Bloomington Civic Plaza, and it's the home to nine resident arts organizations. It's also used by the City and by the community for various art events, and it has two rehearsal space and a dance studio, two galleries, two theaters, and art classrooms and offices […]

IKEA is the iconic Swedish store that has something for your every home furnishing need. They believe in creating the perfect home for each person, not that there is an objective perfect home. They have a vast collection from which you can choose, and they are more than eager to help you find the right […]

Bloomington's Summer Fete kicks off Independence Day with fun and festivities. It's held on July 3rd at Normandale Lake Park, and it's hosted by the city. The fete starts with a Carnival with two stages--one for kids and the main stage. For the kids, there will be inflatable buildings for bouncy fun as well as […]

EcoArts Fest is an annual art festival hosted by ArtStart at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. It is in the twelfth year, and it's a celebration of art and nature. Artstart is a firm believer in arts (obviously) and being environmentally conscious, so what better than to combine the two? It opens with a […]

Ice Harvest Day is an annual event in January that has been hosted by the Richardson Nature Center of Three Rivers Park District for over twenty years. The purpose is to experience what Minnesota ice harvesters went through back in the day and to learn more about the entire process. There is a campfire and […]

Bloomington Heritage Days has been held every September since 2010 to celebrate the rich heritage of Bloomington. It started with one man's vision (Tom Kendall) after he visited his wife's hometown year after year and watched the grand parade the town had every year. He decided to bring the idea of celebrating the heritage of […]

Creative Lounge on Lyndale is an open mic for musicians every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month. The equipment is provided, and it's top notched. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and it's a great way to make connections with other musicians and music lovers. There is no food or drinks, but you can […]

The House of Comedy is located in the Mall of America, and it showcases all the best and the brightest in comedy as well as upcoming stars. Go for some food, a drink, and a bellyful of laughs in a swank but comfortable atmosphere. Grab a bunch of your friends and be ready to laugh […]

Shantytown Bar & Grill has been around in one form or another for 70 years. The current owners, Peter and Laura Taykalo, bought it in 1999 and saved it from oblivion. It's a dive bar with an open and warm feeling to it, and the service is friendly. It's an easy place to miss, but […]

Poor Richard's Commonhouse is a modern day tavern with a cheerful staff and a chill atmosphere. They believe that the tavern is an integral part of the community, and they are proud to provide a place for people to gather. Their menu includes a Jalapeno Lucy, a BBQ brisket sandwich, and Cajun chicken pasta. They […]