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Trivia Night at The TapWed, Nov 11 at 7:00 pm · The Tap, 101 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
Open Mic Night @ Bloomington Farm StopWed, Nov 11 at 7:00 pm · 902 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN
Go BeyondThu, Nov 12 at 6:00 pm · Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Dr, Bloomington, IN 47403
IU Men's Basketball vs. Tennessee TechThu, Nov 12 at 6:30 pm · Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall, 1001 E 17th St, Bloomington, IN 47408
Beginner Open Play and Instruction (Bloomington Pickleball Club)Thu, Nov 12 at 7:00 pm · The Warehouse, 1525 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN 47403

Food & drink today

$4 core beersDragonfly IPA, Champagne Velvet, Wheat Ale and Campside.
Sliders, $4 each. BurgersClassic, Bad Elmer's Fav, Blue Flame, Inferno, Beer Cheese or Sweet Plum. Sandwiches: Lo…
Daily beer specials$5 pints, $15 pitchers: Monday Dragonfly IPA, Tuesday Champagne Velvet and CV Light, Wednesda…

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Business of the week

Harmony School

Elementary & Middle Schools · High Schools

Independent democratic school for ages 3 through high school, in the 1926 Elm Heights School building. Founded in 1974.

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HiveAmerican & SouthernSee it on the 3D map
Brightside CafeBakeries & DessertsSee it on the 3D map
David Martin DesignComputers, IT & SoftwareSee it on the 3D map
Soma Coffeehouse and Juice Bar KilnCafes & DelisSee it on the 3D map
Bloomingfoods Market and Deli WestCafes & DelisSee it on the 3D map
Hartzells Ice CreamBakeries & DessertsSee it on the 3D map

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B-Town 500 Trivia in play: team bikes on a 3D Little 500 track with a scoreboard and a question about Bloomington.

Race your friends around the Little 500 track

B-Town 500 Trivia is a free Bloomington trivia game for 1 to 8 teams. Every right answer moves your bike around a 3D version of the track. No sign-up, and it works on phones.

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How it works

Three levels: Classic, Hard and Ramp up. Teachers: try the Junior edition.

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Arts & Culture

Josh Meloy — Dec 4, 2026 · Bloomington, IN | Music Festival Wizard14 hours ago
Radio Free Alice Announces Massive 2027 North American Tour1 day ago
Interview: Fruition’s Kellen Asebroek on Something More & the Band’s Final TourWFHB · 1 day ago
A musical welcome to Bloomington, in the key of 20 mph – Reddit1 day ago

State & Government

Monroe County council again rejects raise for commissioners, citing 2% for employeesThe B Square Bulletin · 11 hours ago
Indiana child welfare agency to need $300M state infusionIndiana Capital Chronicle · 12 hours ago
Winter is coming. Can Democrats succeed in chilling soaring energy prices?Indiana Capital Chronicle · 13 hours ago
Ryan Day Gives Update on Ohio State QB Situation With Clear Message on Potential Change23 hours ago

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Life in Bloomington

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