
Shows
Red Not Chili Peppers return to The Castle Theatre for the first time since 2022
The San Diego tribute to the Frusciante-era Chili Peppers is back in Bloomington on Thursday, Feb. 18, with Lips Speak Louder opening.
By On at 8 Staff · Nov 6, 2026
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Shows
My Posse In Effect brings the Beastie Boys back to The Castle Theatre
By On at 8 Staff · Nov 5, 2026

News
Bumpin Uglies book The Castle Theatre for Feb. 5
By On at 8 Staff · Nov 2, 2026

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Dexter O'Neal and Funk Yard bring the party home to Smash House Tavern on Nov. 13
By On at 8 Staff · Nov 2, 2026

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Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are coming to the Bloomington Center on Feb. 6
By On at 8 Staff · Oct 29, 2026

Previews
Four Free Nights and a Few Cover Charges: Your Aug 12–15 Plan
By the On at 8 Staff · Aug 11, 2026

Scene
Five Bucks, a Lawn, and a Country Stage: How BloNo Keeps Music Cheap
By the On at 8 Staff · Aug 8, 2026

Shows
Who Can It Be Now? At Grossinger, Thursday, Around 7
By the On at 8 Staff · Aug 3, 2026