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in Bloomington
Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Overtuned Fest will present four fusion concerts from Feb. 23 to Feb. 26 in Bloomington, with shows at Waldron Rose Firebay Theater, Whittenberger Auditorium, Pillar Arts Performance Space and Switchyard Park Pavillion (free events that require RSVP). Indiana Daily Student
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington Parks and Recreation got a $50,000 SUFR grant from the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources to examine ash trees threatened by the emerald ash borer. The city will combine local funds to develop a 10-year plan to remove failing trees and plant native trees for every removal. City of Bloomington
- ➤ Severe weather moved through Bloomington and Monroe County Thursday night, triggering tornado sirens and causing power outages, damage at the airport and a bank building — no injuries were reported. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At 8 p.m. ET today, the Indiana Hoosiers face the Purdue Boilermakers (their second meeting this season) at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette. Both teams, coming off losses to top-ranked opponents, will try to improve their NCAA tournament positioning. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana basketball faces Purdue today at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette at 8 p.m. (ET). The game will air on FOX with Gus Johnson and Steve Smith calling the play. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Four local high school basketball teams are seeing taller players take on bigger roles this season. North’s junior Tevin Bridgwaters now averages nine points while players from South, Edgewood and Lighthouse are adding rebounds and scoring ahead of upcoming games. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, whose stock rose during the Hoosiers' undefeated national championship season, is set to attend the NFL scouting combine next week; NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah said he ranks above recent top draft picks and is expected to join the Raiders. The Herald-Times
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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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Master’s Recital – Carl Ek, Clarinet
5 PM — Ford-Crawford Hall — Ticket purchase required — Experience an enchanting evening of live clarinet performance.
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Junior Recital – Allison Sharp, Soprano
7 PM — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticketed entry — Experience the breathtaking performance of soprano Allison Sharp at this enchanting junior recital.
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