History

Bear's Place has been a Bloomington tradition since 1972. In that time, we have established the Comedy Caravan, the Jazz Fables, the Ryder Movie Series, and the Alternative music scene as must-do's in B-Town.

We are proud to have the longest running one night comedy show in the country (we even made the Guiness Book of World Records in addition to having been mentioned as one of the "ten best spots in the country to watch live stand-up comedy" by USA Today - April 1, 2005.) Monday nights, 2 shows, 7:30 and 10:15, tickets available by credit card reservation, $5.00, (812)339-3460. We have also added Saturdays to our line-up. Tickets are available through the number above and, for our Saturday show, are $7.00.

Every Thursday afternoon we feature a unique Jazz show, featuring such greats as Dave Baker, Dominic Spera, Al Cobine, great I.U. faculty, and many great invited guests. Every Thursday night, we follow Jazz Fables with our always sold out Karaoke night.

As if this wasn't enough entertainment, we also feature the Ryder film series, which each Saturday afternoon, Sunday night, Tuesday night, and early Wednesday provides films on the cutting edge. And, every Wednesday night, we offer our best of B-Town (and from around the country) alternative music. Why go anywhere else for your entertainment needs?

At Bear's Place we have it all. And I don't believe we mentioned our great menu or drink specials, which include the world-famous Hairy Bear and his younger sister, the Hairy Beaver.

So come see us often, for a wide variety of entertainment, and of course, good food, good music, and frosty libations.