Quilt exhibit, 'Remarkable Women,' Hyryder's Grateful Dead, High Proof Laughs this week

Antique quilts displayed in a historic home, an original play about three remarkable Black women and a showing of the Bloomington classic "Breaking Away" all happen this coming weekend. There's also Hyryder performing Grateful Dead classics at the Bluebird and High Proof Laughs comedy at Cardinal Spirits to enjoy this weekend.

Wylie House antique quilt exhibit continues

More than a dozen antique quilts are on display at the Wylie House Museum, 307 E. Second St., now through May 20. The quilts are from the museum's campus partner, the IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The collection features quilts of various sizes and styles, including standard block quilts, applique and crazy quilts displayed throughout the historic 1835 home. Admission is free and the museum is open to the public. Hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, although the museum is closed through March 18 for spring break.

'Remarkable Women: Writing the Wrongs' performed at Monroe County History Center

At 6 p.m. March 17 and 18 and 3 p.m. March 19, an original play, "Remarkable Women: Writing the Wrongs," will be performed at the Monroe County History Center, 202 E. Sixth St.

Written by Gladys DeVane in collaboration with and directed by Danielle Bruce, the play brings to life the stories of three remarkable Black women: Frances Watkins Harper, Lillian Thomas Fox, and Ida B. Wells. The women were accomplished writers (journalists, poets, novelists); they were public speakers, and social activists, and their works shaped attitudes and influenced our nation’s history.

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This play is sponsored by the Monroe County History Center and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington’s Racial Justice Task Force. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and military personnel, $10 for children. Purchase tickets at Buskirk-Chumley box office, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., or online at https://buskirkchumley.org/event/remarkable_women/.

'Breaking Away' at Buskirk-Chumley on Saturday

Watch the 1979 movie "Breaking Away" at 7 p.m. March 18 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave. The movie was shot on location all over Bloomington, and is a coming-of-age story written by Indiana University graduate Steve Tesich.

Dave (Dennis Christopher) and his working-class friends Cyril (Daniel Stern), Moocher (Jackie Earle Haley) and Mike (Dennis Quaid) spend their post-high school days in Bloomington, sparring with students from the local university, chasing girls and — in Dave’s case — dreaming of competitive bicycle racing. The four friends face opposition from all corners as they decide to make Dave’s dreams come true in the university’s annual bicycle endurance race.

Tickets are $11 general admission with $3 service charge, and $9 with $3 service charge for students with ID.

Hyryder performs Grateful Dead at the Bluebird on Saturday

Hyryder, a Midwest Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform at 9 p.m. March 18 at the Bluebird, 216 N. Walnut St. Tickets are $12. Doors open at 8 for the 21-plus show. For tickets and more, go to www.thebluebird.ws/.

High Proof Laughs on Sunday at Cardinal Spirits

High Proof Laughs, a live comedy show, returns to Cardinal Spirits, 922 S. Morton St., on March 19 in collaboration with Limestone Comedy Festival. Limestone supplies the comedians and Cardinal shakes the cocktails Doors open at 6 for the 7 p.m. show. Tickets for the 21-plus show are required, cost $10 and benefit New Hope for Families. Featured will be Mark Bookwalter, with Emily Davis, Jan Gudaitis, James Tandford and emcee Mat Alono-Martin. For tickets and more, go to https://bit.ly/3JjP1wT.

Upcoming lectures at IU to feature Pitbull and George Takei

Although these lectures at the IU Auditorium are a few weeks off, now is the time to get tickets.

The first, "A Conversation with Pitbull, is at 8 p.m. April 6 at the IU Auditorium.

Presented by the Indiana University Union Board, the Grammy-winning global superstar, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Pitbull will participate in a discussion to share insights on his successful career and inspiring life story.

Then, at 7 p.m. April 27, "Speaking with Excellence" will feature actor, activist, author and speaker George Takei at the IU Auditorium, presented by Indiana Memorial Union Board in Partnership with IU LGBTQ+ Culture Center.

Best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in the acclaimed television and film series "Star Trek," Takei’s acting career has spanned five decades and he has appeared in more than 40 feature films and made hundreds of TV appearances.

Tickets for both are $15 for IU faculty and staff, $25 for adults, and free for students. For tickets and more, go to www.iuauditorium.com.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Things to do in Bloomington: Quilt exhibit, Grateful Dead tribute