Bloomington Illinois Entertainment & Events

Special Events

• U.S. Cellular Coliseum
  101 South Madison Street • Bloomington, IL 61701
  309-454-2843
  The coliseum offers all types of entertainment including concers, sporting events, and conventions. There is also and attached ice facility for public use and youth and adult hockey leagues and figure skating.  more...

• New Furniture Roadshow
  2301 West Market Street • Bloomington, IL 61704
  Interstate Banquet and Conference Center
  217-502-8110 or 217-370-6809
  Media event showcasing is most popular in the furniture world in the year 2007 including the top five living room sets, the top five bedroom sets and the most comfortable and popular recliners. A secret roadshow special item will be introduced, never before shown to the media. The runs from 10 am to 7 pm all four days.

Night Life

• Treehouse Lounge & Comedy Club
  2060 Ireland Grove Road • Bloomington, IL 61704
  309-662-5231
  Features comedy shows every Saturday night during the summer starting at 8 & 10:30 p.m.

• Cheek's Bar & Grill
  1206 Towanda Avenue • Bloomington, IL 61704
  309-829-3655
  

• Daddio's
  527 North Main Street • Bloomington, IL 61704
  309-828-4434
  

• Fat Jack's
  513 North Main Street • Bloomington, IL 61704
  309-821-9222
  

• Illinois Brewing Company
  102 North Center Street, Suite 11 • Bloomington, IL 61704
  309-829-2805
  

• Laugh Comedy Club
  108 East Market Street • Bloomington, IL 61701
  309-287-7698
  Laugh Comedy Club is a premier venue for live comedy in central Illinois, featuring acts from all across the nation. With seating for you and a couple hundred of your friends, and a full service bar, Laugh Comedy Club is a great place to unwind and lift your spirits. They feature Open Mic Night every Wednesday and Headliner shows Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. There are drink specials every night, so arrive early and enjoy some pool or shuffleboard before the show. more...

Plays & Productions

• American Passion Play
  110 East Mulberry Street • Bloomington, IL309-829-3903
  The American Passion Play was conceived by Delmar D. Darrah to show the life and ministry of Christ as a vital, living force. The auditorium is handicapped accessible and designed to accommodate large groups. Performances run from the end of February to the first of April. Buffet lunch available by reservation only.  more...

• Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
  110 East Mulberry Street • Bloomington, IL 61701
  309-434-2787
  This building is a high-quality "home" for McLean County's many noted music, theatre and dance ensembles with full stage and patron services. It is a welcoming and prestigious site for conferences, meetings, receptions, festivals and other community events.  more...

• Community Players Theatre
  201 Robinhood Lane • Bloomington, IL 61701
  309-663-2121
  Whether you enjoy a light-hearted comedy or a dark musical thriller, an American classic from the past or a Tony award winning drama, they have something for everyone at the Community Players Theatre. more...

• Miller Park Outdoor Summer Theater
  1020 South Morris Avenue • Bloomington, IL 61701
  Miller Park
  309-434-2260
  This outdoor theater tradition brings a large audience to the park to enjoy the talents of the Bloomington-Normal area theatrical community. (June-August)