An extended Memorial Day weekend will get some extra celebration with the school year ending for many area students. It’s a time for picnics, the opening of swimming pools — Bryan Park Pool (11 a.m.-7 p.m.) and the Indiana University outdoor pool (noon to 6 p.m.), weather permitting.
It’s also a time for movies outside, at the drive-in and the park. Here are some suggestions for what to do this weekend.
‘Star Wars’ and ‘Michael’ at Starlite Drive-In
“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” PG-13 movie will be showing at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, and Sunday, May 24, at the Starlite Drive-In theater, 7640 S. Old Ind. 37. The movie will be part of the double feature presentation on Friday, Saturday nights, showing before “Michael,” the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of Michael Jackson.
The Star Wars flick features Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.
Tickets are $10.50 for adults, $5.50 for children and $8.50 for seniors, military personnel, veterans and students. For more, go online to starlitebloomington.com. Online ticket sales are limited; additional tickets can be purchased at the gate.
Head to Ellettsville library for harps
Enjoy a concert and learn about harps from Harp Start Education Outreach 2-4 p.m. Saturday at the Ellettsville branch of the Monroe County Public Library, 600 W. Temperance St. People will be able to try making their own harp as well. The program is for ages 12 and older.
Movies at the Parks begins Saturday
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy the first of the free movies in Bloomington parks. “Flow,” is a 2024 PG movie about Cat, a solitary animal whose home is devasted by a flood. Cat finds refuge on a boat where other various species live. They have to team up to survive in spite of their differences. The movie won an Oscar for Best Animated Film.
The movie will begin at dusk, about 9 p.m., immediately following the Summer Launch Party in Bryan Park.
Enjoy music at Lemon Life Spring Music Fest
Lemon Life Spring Music Fest and grand opening party at Lake Lemon Marina, 955 E. Northshore Drive, Unionville, will be Saturday. Join in the full-day outdoor music festival out on the peninsula on the north side of Lake Lemon. There will be musical artists, free games, a bounce house as well as food and drinks served from the Lighthouse Cafe.
The music starts at 1 p.m. and goes to 9 in the evening. It starts with JC Clements Band performing roots-driven folk, followed by award-winning folk/rock musician Brandi Hart. Bambi Killjoy ‘n the Family Way will follow, with raucous country-rock. The night ends with Current Entertainment performing psychedelic indie-rock.
Live music at Butler Winery
2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 24, at Butler Winery, will be the weekly Sunday Live Music event, this week it will be Steve & Pam performing acoustic folk-rock at 6200 E. Robinson Road. For more, go online to butlerwinery.com or call 812-332-6660.
For even more events, check out https://www.heraldtimesonline.com/things-to-do/events/.
Contact Carol Kugler at ckugler@heraldt.com.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Memorial Day weekend in Bloomington has movies, music for all ages
Reporting by Carol Kugler, The Herald-Times / The Herald-Times
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