Orion String Quartet\nWhen: 8 p.m. Nov. 23\nWhere: Auer Hall\nMore information: Orion String Quartet, the Jacobs School of Music Resident\nEnsemble, will give a free performance. This event is open to the public.
Songwriter Showcase\nWhen: 8 p.m. Nov. 19\nWhere: Players Pub, 424 S. Walnut St. \nMore Information: Hosted by Tim O’Malley, this weekly collaboration will feature Aaron Persinger, John Jeffries and Vonnie Scott. You must be 21 or older to attend.
Photography show\nWhen: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Nov. 30.\nWhere: Gallery North on the Square, 116 W. Sixth St.\nMore Information: The November exhibit, “The Medium is Photography,” features a collection of photography by Gallery North members, past and present.
Memories of World War II\nWhen: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 20 through Nov. 24\nWhere: Monroe County History Museum, 202 E. Sixth St.\nMore Information: An exhibit of photos, uniforms and wartime memorabilia spotlights the faces and experiences of Monroe County residents during World War II. Admission is $2.
Holiday Art Mart\nWhen: 11 a.m. Nov. 23\nWhere: John Waldron Arts Center, 122 S. Walnut St.\nMore Information: More than 30 artists and craftspeople will feature their work in the annual exhibition and sale. It runs until Dec. 24, and most works are priced under $100.
Christmas with the POPS\nWhen: 5:30 and 8 p.m. Nov. 23 \nWhere: Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave.\nMore Information: The Bloomington POPS Orchestra and Chorus will ring in the holiday season with two shows filled with favorite tunes. Tickets range from $12 to $20.
Holiday Squeeze Variety Show\nWhen: 5:30 p.m. Nov. 23 Where: John Waldron Arts Center\nMore Information: The fourth annual Holiday Squeeze Variety Show will feature the Bloomington Chamber Singers, belly dancers and a sneak peak of Cardinal Stage Company’s production of “Oliver.”
Live music\nWhen: 9 p.m. Nov. 24 \nWhere: John Waldron Arts Center\nMore Information: Bands include Celebration, Vampire Weekend and The Coke Dares. General admission is $7.