Today
in Bloomington
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Eskenazi Museum held an artist talk with photographer Rania Matar about her exhibit (Where Do I Go?) that features portraits of resilient young women in Lebanon, and the exhibition remains open until Aug. 2. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at IU Indianapolis are gaining hands-on sports management experience to support the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis this weekend through mentorship, real-world projects, and volunteer roles (including pitch challenges and data visualization contests). Indiana University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana's pro day on Wednesday at John Mellencamp Pavilion marked the final on-field showcase for departing Hoosiers as players shared high fives and a final huddle declaring their bond of brothers, while NFL scouts evaluated prospects like Fernando Mendoza for the upcoming draft. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football freshman Kevontay Hugan (a 4-star recruit) was added back to the active roster on Friday morning, though he had yet to practice as IU prepared for the 2026 season. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana baseball snapped a six-game losing streak Friday night with an 11-0 run-rule win at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington; the team will play again today at 2 p.m. amid a forecast of rain. Indiana Daily Student
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Senior Recital – Eowyn Bakke, Horn
7 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticket Purchase Required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Eowyn Bakke's horn recital in a breathtaking performance.
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Live @ The Orbit Room Featuring Garden Cinema
6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Orbit Room — $13.60 — Enjoy a night of eclectic performances with Producing a Kind Generation and Garden Cinema.
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of vibrant hip-hop at this electrifying concert.
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Doctoral Recital by Min Ji Kim, Violin
8:30 p.m. — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticket required — Experience the magic of a breathtaking performance by violinist Min Ji Kim.
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Johnny Socko Live Concert
8-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Cost info TBD — Dance to the ska-funk rhythms of Johnny Socko, a beloved local band from Bloomington.
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Molly Tuttle Concert
7-11 p.m. — The Bluebird — Ticketed event — Experience the award-winning songwriting and virtuous guitar of Molly Tuttle live in Bloomington.
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Performer Diploma Recital – Monacella Gracia, Piano
5 PM — Indiana University Jacobs School of Music — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of live performing arts with a captivating piano recital.
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Fourth Annual Celebration of Math and Music
7-9 p.m. — Maxwell Hall — Free entry — Enjoy an insightful evening of mathematical concepts intertwined with musical performances by expert musicians.
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Informatics Capstone Fair 2026
1-4 p.m. — Franklin Hall — Free entry — Discover innovative solutions as over 50 senior informatics teams showcase their capstone projects.
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The Museum in Question: An Inside Look at Two New IU Exhibitions
1-4:30 p.m. — Eskenazi Museum of Art — Pre-registration required — Explore two new exhibitions with curators while enjoying a historical campus tour.
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