John Waldron Arts Center
Bloomington, IN
122 South Walnut Street 47404
VENUE GUIDE
John Waldron Arts Center
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Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near John Waldron Arts Center
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Hyatt Place Bloomington
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.2 (887 reviews)
POSH on Kirkwood, A Boutique Hotel
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.9 (62 reviews)
Graduate by Hilton Bloomington
0.1 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.5 (570 reviews)
Courtyard by Marriott Bloomington
0.2 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.1 (727 reviews)
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VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About John Waldron Arts Center & the Area
John Waldron Arts Center is an event venue in Bloomington, IN. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near John Waldron Arts Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Brightside Cafe
0.0 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (156 reviews)
🏮Red Lantern-红灯笼川菜馆
0.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (234 reviews)
Pili's Party Tacos # 1
0.0 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (71 reviews)
Uptown Cafe
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,022 reviews)
Trojan Horse
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,036 reviews)
FARMbloomington
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,352 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
The Bishop Bar
0.0 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (248 reviews)
Serendipity Martini Bar
0.0 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (99 reviews)
Atlas Ballroom
0.1 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (313 reviews)
Root Cellar
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (271 reviews)
Mona Bar & Lounge
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
The Tap
0.1 mi from the venue
Start the event day with a nearby drinks stop.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (823 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee near John Waldron Arts Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (445 reviews)
Cafe Thistle at oak.
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (14 reviews)
Cafe Turkuaz
0.2 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (738 reviews)
Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (604 reviews)
Coffee Beanery Bloomington
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (140 reviews)
Hopscotch Coffee To-Go & Roastery
0.2 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (191 reviews)
Attractions
Monroe County Courthouse
0.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (27 reviews)
Captain Janeway Statue
0.1 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (122 reviews)
WonderLab Science Museum
0.2 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (1,090 reviews)
Monroe County History Center
0.2 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (98 reviews)
Waldron Hill Buskirk Park
0.2 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (73 reviews)
Wylie House Museum
0.3 mi from the venue
Add this nearby stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (57 reviews)
Shopping
Dunkirk Square
0.3 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (158 reviews)
Southgate Shopping Plaza
1.4 mi from the venue
Browse nearby shops before heading to John Waldron Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (22 reviews)
Eastland Plaza
1.8 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (960 reviews)
Tenth & the By-pass
1.8 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (61 reviews)
Winslow Plaza
2.0 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (106 reviews)
College Mall
2.1 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (4,548 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near John Waldron Arts Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
🏮Red Lantern-红灯笼川菜馆
0.0 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (234 reviews)
Pili's Party Tacos # 1
0.0 mi from the venue
Food near John Waldron Arts Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (71 reviews)
Uptown Cafe
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at John Waldron Arts Center.
Today: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (2,022 reviews)
Trojan Horse
0.1 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,036 reviews)
FARMbloomington
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at John Waldron Arts Center.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (1,352 reviews)
Chubbies Burrito
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab a bite after the event at John Waldron Arts Center.
Today: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (193 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
The Bishop Bar
0.0 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (248 reviews)
Serendipity Martini Bar
0.0 mi from the venue
Keep the night going after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (99 reviews)
Atlas Ballroom
0.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near John Waldron Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: 5:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (313 reviews)
Root Cellar
0.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near John Waldron Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (271 reviews)
Mona Bar & Lounge
0.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near John Waldron Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (41 reviews)
The Tap
0.1 mi from the venue
Drinks near John Waldron Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (823 reviews)
Getting to John Waldron Arts Center
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Transit
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Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
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What You'll Find Here: theater; concerts; performing arts; live entertainment
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