Today
in Bloomington
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The second annual Bloomington Winter Blues Festival will take place on Feb. 21 at Buskirk-Chumley Theater (114 E. Kirkwood Ave) with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and will feature returning acts Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel, King Bee and The Stingers, and the new duo Andra Faye and Scott Ballantine. The Herald-Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Transit’s Route 13, linking downtown with Ivy Tech Community College and Cook Medical, may end service on March 8 if Monroe County does not provide $184,000; a public hearing is scheduled for Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. at Grimes Lane administrative headquarters (final funding decisions are pending). The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball lost 79-73 to USC on Thursday after an early lead slipped away when star guard Shay Ciezki missed the game (she rolled her ankle in practice). Coach Teri Moren said the team will work to reduce mistakes ahead of Sunday's game against UCLA at 3 p.m. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana baseball lost 9-4 to No. 11 North Carolina in Chapel Hill Friday afternoon when Tony Neubeck’s strong start was offset by costly errors. The team will play again today at noon to finish the opening series. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana women's basketball lost a close game to USC 79-73 on Thursday in Los Angeles despite missing top scorer Shay Ciezki (injured before the match). Freshman Maya Makalusky scored a career high 29 while teammates stepped up as the Hoosiers prepare for Sunday's contest against No. 2 UCLA. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ On Feb. 12, Bloomington South won 49-40 against Southport in high school boys basketball—Batesville won 73-35 over Rushville and Brownstown won 80-46 over Madison across Indiana. WTHR
- ➤ Indiana defensive coordinator Bryant Haines won the Broyles Award at a ceremony in Hot Springs, Ark. on Jan. 7 (he was recognized as college football’s top assistant coach), capping a season that ended with a national championship and an undefeated 16-0 record. The Bloomingtonian
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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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Brownstone Midwest Supper Club: Dr. Allon Friedman
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Lennie's Brewpub — Cost varies — Engage in vibrant conversation and enjoy a talk on the state of medicine.
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