The First Thursdays Festival is a celebration of contemporary arts & humanities on the IU Bloomington campus.  The festival is always free and open to all members of the public, with performances and activities around the Showalter Arts Plaza from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., followed by featured evening events at venues across campus.

Stop by the Lotus Education & Arts Foundation table to learn more the 24th annual Lotus World Music & Arts Festival Scheduled for September 28 – October 1, Lotus Festival brings over 20 artists from around the globe in a multicultural celebration. While Lotus Festival is the cornerstone to the Lotus mission to create opportunities to experience, celebrate, explore the world’s cultures, Lotus programming includes events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year.