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Thursday, April 9th, 2026

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Good morning, Bloomington. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of April.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Bloomington shop owner and his 9-year-old son launched The Cribbies, a skateboarding-themed card game, via a Kickstarter campaign seeking $15,000 for manufacturing and distribution.  The Pantagraph

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Arrival From Sweden - The Music Of ABBA

    7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unforgettable music of ABBA with a captivating tribute performance that has delighted fans worldwide since 1995.

    Fri, 4/17/26

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  • Bloomington Bison vs. Iowa Heartlanders

    2-9 p.m. — Grossinger Motors Arena — Check out the thrilling hockey match as the Bloomington Bison face off against the Iowa Heartlanders live on FloHockey.

    Sat, 4/18/26

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  • James McMurtry Live Performance

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — 18+ event — Experience storytelling through music with the acclaimed artist James McMurtry.

    Fri, 4/24/26

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  • The Second City – Best of the Second City

    7-10 p.m. — Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of hilarious sketches and improv from legendary comedy icons.

    Fri, 5/1/26

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  • The Steepwater Band Live

    8-11 p.m. — Jazz UpFront — Ticket info not specified — Experience the talented sounds of The Steepwater Band as they bring their rock tunes to Bloomington.

    Sat, 5/2/26

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  • FILTER Live in Bloomington

    7-10 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Tickets required — Experience a night of electrifying performances with FILTER and special guests.

    Sun, 5/3/26

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  • Tropidelic Live Performance

    7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Castle Theatre — Ticket info varies — Enjoy a lively performance by Tropidelic with special guests The Quasi Kings & The Palmer Squares.

    Fri, 5/8/26

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