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in Bloomington
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Workers built a skybridge over South College on Feb. 12 to link the Convention Center with its expansion; as a result, traffic and pedestrian walkways face detours. The east southbound lane closes today for curb and sidewalk work until June 26. The Bloomingtonian
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Feb. 10–11, the national tour of 'Kinky Boots' dazzled audiences at IU Auditorium with fun songs and vibrant stage work by lead Omari Collins, who brought heartfelt energy to the performance. The musical showcased humor and emotion as it revived the Tony award-winning show in Bloomington. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission invites local students in grades K through 6 to submit art & essay entries on community care. The contest is open until Friday, March 13 and accepts digital submissions or drop-offs at City Hall, with winners announced in April who will receive WonderLab Museum passes. City of Bloomington
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Three Indiana baseball players were named to the Big Ten preseason players to watch list on Wednesday & the Hoosiers ranked fifth in the coaches' poll. The team begins a three-game road series at UNC this weekend with the first game at 4 p.m. Friday at Bryson Field at Boshamer Stadium. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football defensive coordinator Bryant Haines won the Broyles Award in Hot Springs, Arkansas Thursday night — he is the first IU assistant honored with the prize and will return next season under a new three-year contract. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana basketball moved off the bubble after winning five of six games; their win over Wisconsin boosted bracket projections for March Madness. The team (17-8, 8-6 Big Ten) faces six regular-season games, including road matchups with Illinois and Purdue that could shape their tournament run. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana Hoosiers defensive coordinator Bryant Haines won the Broyles Award on Thursday in Hot Springs (Ark.), leading a defense that helped secure a 16-0 national championship season; the team will open its title defense against North Texas on Sept. 5 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington. WTHR
- ➤ Amrin and Jude Pratt of Bloomington South will compete in the semi-state tournament at Ford Center in Evansville Saturday starting at 10 a.m. The brothers (144 and 126 lbs) share a family wrestling legacy and each needs two wins to advance to state. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana baseball opens its season Friday at Boshamer Stadium against North Carolina in a 3 game series. Coach Jeff Mercer said the early tests will speed development for both transfers & returning players. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Shamrock Shuffle 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Monroe County Fairgrounds — Registration fees apply — Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive 5K Run/Walk.
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Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: Between Silence and Strauss
5-8 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Children FREE, Students $16, Adults $29 — Experience an evening of classical music featuring soloist Shawn Tairyu Head and award-winning performers.
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