Today
in Bloomington
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Crimson Investments, LLC now owns the Bicycle Garage building and moved the shop to 1112 S. Morton on the B-Line south of Cardinal Spirits. A new IU football-themed mural is in progress after a Black Lives Matter mural was whitewashed. The B Square Bulletin
- ➤ Jack Kelly on fiddle and Liv LaFluv on guitar are busking in front of Clash Gallery on Kirkwood Avenue and Washington Street; they are new from California, but Kelly’s family roots run deep — his grandparents met at IU, raised his mother in Chicago and she later moved to Belfast. The B Square Bulletin
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indiana University now offers its free GenAI 101 course to anyone worldwide. Developed by the Kelley School of Business — offered in eight self-paced modules — the course teaches key AI skills for today's workforce. Indiana University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Indiana coach Curt Cignetti said the Hoosiers will look very different in the fall as 17 players were sidelined with injuries during spring practice; redshirt freshman Baylor Wilkin is stepping into the left tackle role. The Herald-Times
- ➤ Indiana baseball beat Abilene Christian 13-3 Friday at Bart Kaufman Field, with six runs scored in the third inning and Hogan Denny returning from injury. The team will meet Abilene Christian again today at 2 p.m. for its fourth straight contest. Indiana Daily Student
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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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Free Feline Friday
12-5 p.m. — Bloomington Animal Shelter — Free adoption — Find your next feline friend at this monthly event dedicated to pet welfare.
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Maris Live Performance
7 PM — The Bluebird — Ticket prices not specified — Experience the playful sounds of rising star Maris, a unique pop singer-songwriter.
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Benjamin Tod Concert
7 PM — The Bluebird — Ticket info not provided — Experience the heartfelt country melodies of Benjamin Tod and his wife Ashley Mae after the retirement of Lost Dog Street Band.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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