Today
in Bloomington
Wednesday, February 4th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Off Night Productions (a non-profit championing female and non-binary leadership) will present a stage reading of political comedy POTUS: Or, Behind Every Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive on Feb. 6-7 at the Simon Music Building, where its humor sparks talks on representation in theater. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Jacobs graduate associations will host the 32nd Annual Symposium of Research in Music at the Simon Music Building from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7. The two-day event will feature workshops and presentations by music experts (including keynote speaker Susan McClary). Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Today, IU Bloomington was named a top producer for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program as 12 students earned awards, placing the university among the nation’s top 40 producers. The awards will let scholars gain global research and teaching experience in nine countries. Indiana University
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Former EPA head Gina McCarthy will speak tomorrow at 5 p.m. in the Sherman Minton Moot Court Room at IU's Mauer School of Law (211 S. Indiana Ave.), discussing environmental advocacy. The free talk, part of the Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference, will include an informal conversation with Janet McCabe. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington is partnering with United Way of South Central Indiana to offer free tax preparation services at City Hall every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. until April 8 for residents earning $67,000 or less; Indiana Legal Services will also provide onsite consultations. City of Bloomington
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new IU report recommends that Indiana boost primary and preventive care to cut emergency visits and lower costs; the report suggests expanding insurance coverage, supporting community clinics, and broadening provider practices (measures that could benefit patients, employers, and taxpayers). Indiana University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana football is finalizing the hiring of Tino Sunseri as quarterbacks coach to reunite him with head coach Curt Cignetti from their days at JMU; he will coach new signal caller Josh Hoover, who transferred from Texas Christian University after a brief stint with UCLA. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana Athletics will honor the (50th anniversary) of the undefeated 1975-76 Hoosiers during Monday’s basketball game against Oregon at 8:30 p.m. in Bloomington, with former players taking part in a 15-minute media session and a press conference with athletic director Scott Dolson. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Indiana Hoosiers unveiled a limited-edition bobblehead collection featuring star quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Coach Cignetti, and Hoosier the Bison to celebrate their 2025 national title. The officially licensed series (individually numbered for each piece) will ship in July and August. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana's men's basketball lost 81 to 75 to USC Tuesday night at the Galen Center as Lamar Wilkerson scored 33 points + his teammates fell short at crucial moments. The team will return home to face Wisconsin at noon Saturday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Chandler Whitmer has accepted a role with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, leaving the Hoosiers after helping secure a national championship run with Fernando Mendoza + this move reunites him with former colleague Zac Robinson. Indiana Daily Student
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Indiana Vintage Market
All day — Monroe Convention Center — Check for ticket prices — Discover unique treasures and vintage finds at this beloved market event.
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Bloomington Polar Plunge
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. — Indiana University Memorial Stadium — Check website for registration details — Take the plunge to support Special Olympics athletes in a thrilling and chilly challenge.
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The World According to Sound
7-9 p.m. — Indiana Memorial Union — Free entry — Experience a unique sonic journey that transforms academic inquiry into immersive soundscapes.
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American Pirates Album Release
8-10 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $11.33 — Experience a surreal night of music with American Pirates and enjoy Food and Folklore.
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Oregon Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers Women's Basketball
1-3 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Affordable tickets available — Don't miss this exciting clash between the Ducks and Hoosiers in a thrilling women's basketball showdown.
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Laid Back Country Picker Live
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $24.72 — Enjoy an evening of good music and a friendly atmosphere with Laid Back Country Picker and The Hammer and the Hatchet.
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Sword II Live Concert
9:00 – 11:00 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets on sale now — Experience the thrilling live performance of Sword II in Bloomington for their first time ever.
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Brass Band Concert with Nick Hinman
8 p.m. — Auer Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of a breathtaking orchestral performance led by conductor Nick Hinman.
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feeble little horse Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — The Bishop Bar — Tickets available now — Experience the unique sounds of feeble little horse live in concert.
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