Today
in Bloomington
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington’s Food Truck Fridays launches its 12th season on Friday, Apr. 10 at Switchyard Park with 16 vendors serving food from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and live music from 5 to 8 p.m. New trucks include Hoosier Mama Cookin’ and Pint Up Energy. The Herald-Times
- ➤ The Bloomington/Monroe County Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for its 2026 Human Rights Award to honor individuals and organizations advancing civil rights + submissions must be received by May 1 at 5 p.m. City of Bloomington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waxahatchee and Kathleen Edwards will perform on June 20 at 7 p.m. at Switchyard Park as part of the Granfalloon Concert Series organized by the IU Arts+ Humanities Council. Local presale tickets using code GRANFALLOON26 are available until 10 p.m. Thursday, with public sales starting at 10 a.m. Friday. The Bloomingtonian
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After eight state lawmakers demanded an investigation, IU confirmed that its Muslim Philanthropy Initiative partnered with a U.S.-based nonprofit that recommended Hayat Yolu (a charity later designated by OFAC) and will review MPI oversight while expanding its Research Security Office training for faculty involved in international partnerships. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana baseball rallied from a deficit of four runs to beat Ball State by 6 to 4 Tuesday at Bart Kaufman Field and improved their record to 13 to 19 — a win that sets up a series of three games against Maryland starting Friday at College Park. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington North’s Derrick Cross and Bloomington South’s Duncan Combs have been named to the Indiana Junior All-Stars Red Group — they will compete against the Kentucky Junior All-Stars at Charlestown on May 31. OV’s Aubrey Sparks was also selected for the girls Futures Game on June 1. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana softball used near-perfect pitching — a key factor in the win — to post a 9-0 victory over Butler on Wednesday at the home field. The team will face Purdue in a three-game series at Andy Mohr Field Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana baseball defeated Ball State 6 to 4 at Bart Kaufman Field on April 7. Youth players from Bloomington Big Red 10U (the local team) joined before the game, and sophomore infielder Jake Hanley contributed two runs to help boost the Hoosiers' record to 13-19. Indiana Daily Student
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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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God's Gracious Girls Revival Night
6-9 p.m. — Fine Arts Building | Eskenazi School of Art, Architecture + Design — Free entry — Experience a powerful night of prayer and worship that renews hearts and restores faith.
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