Today
in Bloomington
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Jacobs School of Music Ballet Department held its final mainstage production last Friday at IU’s Musical Arts Center, showcasing a colorful blend of classical and contemporary ballet acts that celebrated the dancers’ hard-working artistry. Indiana Daily Student
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ IU economics professor Gerhard Glomm said students may have to tighten their budgets as Monroe County gas prices remain high at $4.156 per gallon, and fewer customers are buying full tanks at local stations. Local drivers and service workers are already feeling the pinch. Indiana Daily Student
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Effective July 1, a law will make public sleeping a Class C misdemeanor in Bloomington, with fines up to $500 and jail time for camping within 300 feet of a warning. Hotels for Homeless is prepping a shelter bus while the sheriff’s office will connect residents with services (preserving dignity). Indiana Daily Student
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new Beacon report shows Monroe County property transfers from March 7 to March 30 — covering a wide range of sales prices and property types. The B Square now updates these reports every Sunday for community reference. The B Square Bulletin
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Caleb Koskie recorded a record four hits + four RBIs while driving Indiana to its second series win over Rutgers at Bart Kaufman Field in Bloomington, and he extended his 12 game hitting streak on Sunday as the team prepares to host Ball State on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana track and field competed in Baton Rouge at Battle on the Bayou on Friday and Saturday. Senior Camden Marshall won the 1,500-meter and 800-meter runs while several athletes set personal bests, and the team will next compete at the Crimson Tide Invitational on April 10 in Tuscaloosa. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana softball was swept by No.9 UCLA in three games over the weekend in Los Angeles, as the offense struggled in each contest + the team now returns home to host Butler at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Andy Mohr Field. 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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