Today
in Bloomington
Monday, March 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A tornado on Feb. 19 damaged buildings on Bloomington's west side — leaving Amanda Prince homeless after her previous twister damaged her home — and she is now staying in a hotel while working with Heading Home of South Central Indiana as Hotels for Homeless provide emergency shelter. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana men’s swim and dive captured their fifth straight Big Ten Championship Saturday in Madison, Wisconsin with a total of 1,544.5 points – the team outpaced Michigan by nearly 250 points and will advance to qualifier meets on March 6 and 7 for NCAA Championship spots. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana shortstop Cooper Malamazian bounced back with a 2-for-4 game and walk in a Sunday win over Western Kentucky, raising his average to .333 (with 12 RBIs). The Hoosiers will face Northern Kentucky Tuesday at Bart Kaufman Stadium. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana softball went 5-0 at the Elon & UNCG Tournament from Thursday through Sunday in Elon, NC thanks to strong offense. They will open Big Ten play at 6 p.m. Friday against Minnesota at Andy Mohr Field in Bloomington and finish a three-game series on Sunday at 1 p.m. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ The Big Ten women's basketball tournament will begin Wednesday, March 4, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with opening games on Peacock at 3:30 p.m. and continue through Sunday on multiple networks. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The IHSAA boys basketball tournament kicks off tomorrow with sectional games in Martinsville, Seymour, Speedway, North Knox, and White River Valley; matchups include Martinsville vs. Bloomington South at 7 p.m. and others set for March 3, March 6, and March 7 (winners advance to regionals). The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Big Ten women's basketball tournament will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis from Wednesday, Mar. 4 to Sunday, Mar. 8 — UCLA is the top seed among 15 teams, and viewers will watch games on Peacock, BTN, and Fox Sports app. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana basketball lost its fourth straight game on Sunday, March 1 at Assembly Hall after falling 77-64 to Michigan State. Lamar Wilkerson scored 29 points but the team struggled defensively as the Spartans opened an early double-digit lead and shot well from 3-point range. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana track and field athletes set personal bests at the Big Ten Indoor Championship held in Indianapolis from Thursday to Saturday; the men's and women's teams finished 13th and 12th overall (with multiple improvements). They will next compete at the NCAA Indoor Championship on March 13 and 14 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Spring Equinox Market
12-6 p.m. — Switchyard Park — Check out 41 fantasy, pagan, and nature-based vendors along with food trucks at this vibrant market.
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Twin Talk // Fractured Performance
6-9 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Experience an evening of innovative jazz from local talents Kyle Quass, Brendan Keller-Tuberg, and Julian Douglas.
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