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in Bloomington
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bloomington will host its fourth annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, Apr. 18 at Switchyard Park from noon to 3:30 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature live music (Busman’s Holiday, Peyton Womock), a sand mandala art project, free native tree seedlings and tech donations for schools. City of Bloomington
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Asianfest 2026 returns to the Buskirk-Chumley Theater today with cultural tables from 4-6 p.m. and live shows from 7-8:30 p.m., offering free food and activities that celebrate AAPI heritage organized by the Asian Culture Center at IU. The Herald-Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students at the IU School of Optometry lab in Bloomington learn to cut and fit lenses while making 60-75 reading glasses that are donated to the Monroe County Public Library and community programs. The hands-on training helps them understand the full eyewear-making process. Indiana University
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Transit authorities plan to reconfigure routes and deploy new 60‑ft articulated buses to address a 16% drop in fixed‑route ridership—especially on campus routes—with expanded microtransit options. Combining Routes 3 and 13 as a 90‑minute loop, public feedback meetings are scheduled for May 4, May 6, and May 7. The B Square Bulletin
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Small Talk Pediatric Therapy will open its fourth pediatric clinic at the old Laserlite site (4505 E. Third St.) on May 4. The Bloomington location will provide speech, occupational, physical and mental health therapy and a motor skills gym to address long wait lists. Indiana Daily Student
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana baseball won 11-3 over Maryland on Friday at Bob 'Turtle' Smith Stadium in College Park after a six-run sixth inning helped secure the win. They will face Maryland again Saturday at 2 p.m.+ the team looks to extend its three-game streak. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Bloomington Comedy Showcase
8 p.m. — The Comedy Attic — Enjoy a night of laughter with both seasoned comedians and fresh talent testing their material.
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