What to do this week

If you’re bored in Bloomington right now, you don’t have to be. There is a great deal going on and many events are free. The Jacobs School of Music has begun its summer schedule  of performances and, as always, the venues downtown have exciting events as well. Here are some of the highlights:

R. Stevie Moore w/ Tropical Ooze and Vollmar

Legendary underground D.I.Y. power-pop hero performs with local stalwarts
8 p.m. Monday
The Bishop
$8

Charles Webb & Friends

Jacobs School of Music kicks off summer music slate with chamber music concert
8 p.m. Monday
Auer Hall
Free

Bloomington Songwriter Showcase

Local favorites and M.J. Bishop from Nashville, Tenn. combine powers for one of the summer’s best showcases
8 p.m. Monday
Player’s Pub
Free

Bloomington Battle of the Bands quarterfinals

First of four quarterfinal nights, featuring heavyweights like The Calumet Reel and The Main Squeeze
9 p.m. Tuesday
The Bluebird
$3

Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson trio

Another Jacobs School event, this will showcase works by Mozart, Zwilich and Brahms
8 p.m. Tuesday
Auer Hall
$10 general, $5 students

Open Mic Night

Just what it sounds like, with 15 minute slots and sign-ups beginning at 5 p.m.
7:30 p.m. Tuesday
Max’s Place
Free

John Estes and Mike Carson poetry reading

Estes hails from Malone University in Ohio, while Carson is from University of Evansville. Both are published poets.
7 p.m. Wednesday
Boxcar Books
Free

The Art of Fashion for Men: Classics, Trends and Quality

Presentation by The Tailored Fit, Inc. and IU adjunct professor Margaret Fette on men’s dress done right
5:30 p.m. Tuesday
The Venue Fine Art and Gifts
Free

Dot Dot Dot

Chicago band once again takes the stage at the Bluebird
9 p.m. Wednesday
The Bluebird
$5