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🌟 Life in Bloomington
We’re more than just a college town. Bloomington is where limestone meets live music, where co-ops thrive alongside corner cafes. Whether you’re walking the B-Line Trail, catching a matinee at the Buskirk-Chumley, or grabbing tamales at the Farmers’ Market — this town has a rhythm of its own.
- 🎭 See what’s on stage or playing downtown
- 🍅 Explore local food & drink
- 📚 Find community resources & programs
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Curated local headlines
🗞️ This Week in Bloomington
An editor’s roundup of the week’s stories from across Monroe County’s local outlets — grouped by theme, linked to the source.
This Week in Bloomington
Community Events
Bloomington hosts a variety of community events, from engaging classes to lively festivals.
- Activate! Randy Rogers, United Way of South Central Indiana · WFHB
- Author event with Eliza Knight at Morgenstern Books · Events Calendar
- Lake Lemon Shoreline Session: Gentleman Caller/Rodeola & More · Events Calendar
- SUP Yoga FLOWT · Events Calendar
- Tarot for Everyone: Class with Scoot Kellogg · Events Calendar
- Hand-building from Nature · Events Calendar
- Join or Die: Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Monroe County · Events Calendar
- Learning Lab · Events Calendar
- Tuesday Farmers’ Market · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Yacht Club Open House · Events Calendar
- badknees Market Experiment · Events Calendar
- Bloomerang – Music Festival & Art Market · Events Calendar
- Bloomington Food Truck Friday · Events Calendar
- BYOCraft with Talia · Events Calendar
- Mirth’s Grand Re-Opening · Events Calendar
- One Time Pottery Wheel Session · Events Calendar
- PALS Mane Event Gala · Events Calendar
- Youth Pottery Pizza Night · Events Calendar
Arts and Culture
The city offers a vibrant arts and culture scene with live music and classic film screenings.
- Live Music · Events Calendar
- Jazz in July: Weekend Live Music at Oliver Winery · Events Calendar
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) · Events Calendar
- The 3 Jays at Sleeper’s Bar · Events Calendar
Real Estate
Stay informed with the latest property transfers in Monroe County.
- Monroe County property transfers through July 15, 2026 · The B Square Bulletin
Local News
Catch up with local headlines and happenings around Bloomington.
- Grant Street & Kirkwood Avenue · The B Square Bulletin
- Sunday Funnies: Hawk v. Fish · The B Square Bulletin
Sports
Exciting sports news as top talent commits to local teams.
Weather
Plan your week with the latest 10-day weather forecast for Bloomington.
More around town
- The Declaration of Independence: The Motives, the Moment · Events Calendar
- Wednesday Triva · Events Calendar
- Trivia · Events Calendar
Straight from the source
📰 Bloomington News
Fresh from the front page — local headlines, neighborhood voices, and timely stories from across Monroe County.
- Meta tells The Bloomingtonian its Facebook suspension is permanent
- Police Training on Bloomington’s North Side Mistaken for ICE Activity
- Indiana closes fiscal year with $3.99 billion in reserves as Democrats question unspent education funds
- Pierce says Indiana lawmakers must reverse utility policies favoring companies over ratepayers
- Yoder accuses Braun of double standard after state ends minority, women contracting preferences
Our News Sources
A curated roundup from trusted local voices:
- 🟥 B Square Bulletin – Independent reporting on city government & local policy
- 🟦 The Bloomingtonian – Photojournalism & breaking local news
- 🟨 Limestone Post – Longform features, arts, and community stories
- 🎙️ The Electron Pencil – Local commentary and civic opinion
- 📻 Earth Eats – Sustainable food and farming from WFIU/WTIU
- 🏛️ IU News – Highlights from Indiana University & campus life
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Plan your days
📅 What’s Happening This Week
From happy hour specials to live shows — stay in the loop with Bloomington’s best deals and events.