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Trivia Night at The TapWed, Oct 28 at 7:00 pm · The Tap, 101 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
American Eagle x Indiana University In-Store Shopping PartyThu, Oct 29 at 5:00 pm · American Eagle, College Mall, 3034 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Thursday Music Night: The Monon TroubadoursThu, Oct 29 at 6:00 pm · Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
Trivia Night at The TapThu, Oct 29 at 7:00 pm · The Tap, 101 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
All Age Halloween Pizza Pottery NightFri, Oct 30 at 6:00 pm · The Pottery House Studio, 223 S Pete Ellis Dr, Bloomington, IN 47408

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

BRU Burger Bar Bloomington

American & Southern

BRU Burger Bar opened near the IU campus in February 2024, serving signature burgers, shakes, local beer and cocktails, with a covered patio.

Special today: 3-5:30 PM: Happy Hour: ½ price appetizers + $3 off draft beer, cocktails & wine

♥ 3 people love it · 3 people loved it this week

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