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Happening in Bloomington
- Trivia Night at The TapTue, Oct 27 at 7:00 pm · The Tap, 101 N College Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
- Moving On by Konnor GraberTue, Oct 27 at 7:30 pm
- AMP Bloomington 2026Wed, Oct 28 · Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47408, USA
- Bloomington Press Club with FPI NewsWed, Oct 28 at 11:45 am · Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington, 200 Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN 47404
- Moving On by Konnor GraberWed, Oct 28 at 2:30 pm
Food & drink today
- The Upstairs Pub$2 drinks
- Crazy HorseAll Day: $3 12oz house margaritas & $5 mini pitchers · $3 Cuervo Gold & Espolon · $3…
- Brothers Bar & Grill4–10 PM, Dine-In: $3 cheeseburgers · $2 double wells · $3 domestic drafts & calls · $4 32…
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
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Local News
- Ohio State Starting QB Decision Updated by Ryan Day – Yahoo Sports8 hours ago
- Monroe County names interim health officer; regular services resume TuesdayThe Bloomingtonian · 11 hours ago
- Sophie Cunningham Highlights vs Sparks (6 26) ｜ Indiana Fever – NewsBreak11 hours ago
- NOTICE TO CREDITORS | Legal Announcements – JDNews.com12 hours ago
Arts & Culture
- The Photographic Reflex: The Lee Marks and John C. DePrez Jr. CollectionEvents Calendar · 8 hours ago
- Bring It On! – October 26, 2026: John Ashworth on Lynching, A Strange Fruit That Won’t Die – Part 2WFHB · 13 hours ago
- Indiana University and Pillar Arts Partner with Arts Commission to Present Artist Business …14 hours ago
- University Chorale and Conductors Orchestra – Benjamin Wegner, conductor (Doctoral Recital)Events Calendar · 19 hours ago
State & Government
- “It’s all performative.” Why Hoosiers say government is corruptSouthwest Indiana Archives – FPI News · 14 hours ago
- Rokita backs federal election monitors in Indiana; announcement does not name Monroe CountyThe Bloomingtonian · 19 hours ago
- DeLaney criticizes school funding as report shows $368 million inflation-adjusted decline for traditional districtsThe Bloomingtonian · 19 hours ago
- Oct. 26, 2026: 911 dispatch tax, impact of health officer’s resignation, jail population below 200The B Square Bulletin · 1 day ago
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