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in Bloomington
Friday, April 10th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Downtown Activation Program brought outdoor dining, pop-ups and seasonal events to boost downtown activity; outdoor dining began April 9 and will run through Nov. 9 with restaurants along Kirkwood Avenue installing parklets (small seating spaces) to welcome diners. City of Bloomington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jacobs School of Music celebrated composer Vojislav Ivanović with a concert at Auer Hall Wednesday night. His week-long residency featured guest duets with his wife Aleksandra, masterclasses, and performances by faculty and students. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ At IU’s Fine Arts Building on Wednesday at 8 p.m., filmmaker Boots Riley — known for his unique films — discussed his writing and directing process with about 50 audience members, and the talk ended with a Q&A session. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Bloomington hosted Night With the Son on April 8 at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, where IU students and special guests including founder Stuart Reimers, Tiffany Hudson and Cliff Knechtle shared messages on faith and reason as over 4,000 gathered. Indiana Daily Student
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University’s quiz bowl team qualified for the Intercollegiate Championship Tournament and will compete today at NAQT after qualifying on Feb. 7. Four players will represent IU while one member will join the Academic Competition Federation Nationals on Apr. 18–19 (club president Justin Hawkins expects improved performance). Indiana Daily Student
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Elm is launching a new spring menu today that features popular dishes like Ora king salmon and spring pea salad plus a house-made spinach and artichoke pasta option. The restaurant is at 614 E. Second St. and welcomes dinner guests Wednesday through Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. The Herald-Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana baseball travels to College Park, Maryland, today at 6 p.m. at Bob 'Turtle' Smith Stadium — the three-game Big Ten series gives the Hoosiers a chance for their first conference road win this season. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana softball hosts Purdue today at 6 p.m. in Bloomington for the 89th meeting in their weekend rivalry series, and Indiana leads the all-time series 46-43. Indiana Daily Student
- ➤ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti had veteran quarterbacks sit out Thursday's practice to test depth with redshirt freshmen - including Tyler Cherry, Jacob Bell and Maverick Geske - while expecting Josh Hoover to return as QB1 for Saturday’s spring scrimmage. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana basketball guard Nick Dorn, the team’s only eligible starter, plans to enter the transfer portal as the window runs from April 7-21 in Bloomington — his move follows a challenging season after recovering from injury. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana football receiver Charlie Becker is expected to miss the rest of spring practice due to a hamstring injury; coach Curt Cignetti said the setback may impact team plans as depth is built with incoming transfers + young players. The Herald-Times
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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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Saving Ava Premiere
7-10 p.m. — Buskirk-Chumley Theater — Check for ticket info — Experience a thrilling adventure of friendship and self-discovery in a story of six teenagers on a cross-country quest.
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