Good morning, Bloomington.

The national tour of Beetlejuice the musical will perform four shows (April 10-12) at IU Auditorium, with pre-show talks led by folklore and ethnomusicology PhD student Gwynedd R.

Harris explaining how the play blends humor and spooky themes. Tickets start at $34 for the public and $26 for IU students.

Indiana University’s Office of Student Life has placed Alpha Kappa Lambda on a cease and desist order for hazing allegations — the order, posted on Thursday, Apr.

2, remains in effect until further notice.

On March 31, third-year students at IU Maurer School of Law received $10,000 each from anonymous donors who gave nearly $1.6 million to ease tuition costs (a life-changing boost near graduation) and bring the class together amid financial relief.

Bloomington Parks and Recreation conducted a survey in late 2025 showing high support from 405 residents (90% positive about local parks and trails) and will use the input to shape a five-year master plan with a draft to be reviewed on April 23 before final adoption in May.

Bloomington's first Arabic halal restaurant Layali Feast opens today at 228 S.

Grant St, sharing space with Coffee Beanery. The family-run eatery began as a ghost kitchen in 2025 and offers take-out and delivery from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and dine-in from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. (shawarma station still under construction).

Indiana baseball hosts Ball State today at Bart Kaufman Field at 6 p.m. Indiana comes off a series win while Ball State has lost four straight games and the contest will be streamed on Big Ten Plus (details pending).

Herald-Times Athlete of the Week poll, presented by IU Health, is open for voting after last week's winners were announced and readers may vote unlimited times for nominees from North, South, Edgewood and Eastern Greene until Thursday, Apr.

9 at noon—support local athletes.

Indiana basketball guard Josh Harris will enter the transfer portal after missing the season due to injury.

With the transfer window opening today, coach Darian DeVries faces roster challenges as the team rebuilds after key departures.

Indiana women's tennis split the weekend by beating Rutgers then losing to Maryland, earning their third Big Ten win of the season.

The team will play Penn State Saturday at noon and Ohio State Sunday at 2:30 p.m. (updated as the season continues).

Indiana guard Jasai Miles, who averaged 1.6 points and 1.9 rebounds for the Hoosiers this season, plans to enter the transfer portal after one season at IU.

The portal opens today & his move signals further roster changes under coach Darian DeVries.

Indiana women's basketball is shaping its roster around core players as its transfer portal opens today through Apr.

21 — it recently signed grad transfer Alisa Williams from Iowa State and is set to add incoming signees like Gigi Battle and others.

Indiana basketball guard Jasai Miles plans to enter the transfer portal today after a season of limited minutes that saw him join the defensive rotation; the transfer window stays open until April 21.

Coach Darian DeVries praised his readiness even as the team faces big roster changes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.