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WildCare's Wine & Wildlife with Butler Winery – Fall 2026Sat, Oct 17 at 5:30 pm · Butler Winery & Vineyards, 6200 E Robinson Rd, Bloomington, IN 47408
Moving On by Konnor GraberSat, Oct 17 at 7:30 pm
Moving On by Konnor GraberSun, Oct 18 at 2:30 pm
Trivia Night at The TapTue, Oct 20 at 7:00 pm · The Tap, 101 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
90210 Presents: Julian Fijma at The BluebirdTue, Oct 20 at 9:00 pm · The Bluebird, 216 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47408

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FARMbloomington5–10 PM: Paneer masala balti (Indian farmer’s cheese, eggplant curry, basmati rice, curry sla…
Crazy HorseAll Day: $4 mimosas, screwdrivers & Bloody Marys · $6 23oz game-day domestic drafts · $6…
Brothers Bar & GrillAll Day: $3 Fireball shots · $3 Bud Light bottles · $4 vodka Red Bulls · $4 Vegas Bombs · $4…

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Business of the week

Brightside Cafe

Bakeries & Desserts · Breakfast & Brunch

100% gluten-free cafe and bakery on the lower level of Fountain Square Mall, serving breakfast, quiche, biscuits and gravy, and coffee.

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Malibu GrillAmerican & SouthernSee it on the 3D map
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David Martin DesignComputers, IT & SoftwareSee it on the 3D map
Soma Coffeehouse and Juice BarCafes & DelisSee it on the 3D map

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