Today
in Bloomington
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Seven on-campus a cappella groups will compete on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. at The Buskirk-Chumley Theater for a chance to perform at the Little 500 bike races in April * ticket sales support the IUSF’s Students Helping Students campaign. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Environmental Commission announced the 14th annual Eco-Heroes Art Contest to celebrate native insects, themed Our Nature at Night. Entries are open 8 a.m. Tuesday, Mar. 17 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 7 at City Hall & winners will be honored Saturday, Apr. 18 at Switchyard Park. City of Bloomington
- ➤ The musical adaptation of Mrs. Doubtfire will play at IU Auditorium on Feb. 28 with a matinee at 2 p.m. and an 8 p.m. performance; a pre-show talk on adaptation history is scheduled an hour before the evening show, with tickets (on sale at box office and website). Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCCSC met Tuesday to review the future use of the old Herald-Times building (1900 S. Walnut St) and provided a quarterly financial update noting funding challenges from lower enrollment and high housing costs. The board unanimously adopted a resolution to renew early childhood partnerships for the 2026-27 school year. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington’s board of public works voted Tuesday (Feb. 24) to approve the 2026 Kirkwood dining plan, keeping the street open to vehicles while allowing parklets for restaurant outdoor dining. Special event closures for Taste of Bloomington and Pridefest will still occur. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Monroe County lowered property assessments for 112 South Walnut Street properties due to business decline & safety concerns, cutting about $17 million from the tax base and shifting roughly $350,000 of tax burden to other property owners. The corridor affected spans key parcels in the Hopewell redevelopment area. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Bloomington Transit has extended Route 13 for 45 days after public testimony urged keeping the service active rather than canceling it, to allow county officials time to secure non-city funding for the route serving major employers & students in western Bloomington. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Indiana linebacker Aiden Fisher, who led the team to a national championship, is training for the NFL Combine while preparing for his Pro Day in Bloomington on April 1; he is projected as a sixth-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh and will await family+support. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ On Feb. 24 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, Indiana lost to Northwestern 72—68. Senior guard Lamar Wilkerson scored 18 points and senior guard Tayton Conerway added 14 as the Hoosiers celebrated a key three-pointer during the game. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Hairbangers Ball Concert
9 PM - 12 AM — The Bluebird — Tickets available — Experience a thrilling night of rock classics with Hairbangers Ball.
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Spring Break Bash: Booze Hounds & Friends
5:30-8:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $17 — Celebrate Spring Break with bluegrass tunes from Booze Hounds, The Lowlanders, and Father Kentucky.
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