Theatre around Normal on a budget
2 upcoming events
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Theatre around Normal on a budget covers the whole spectrum: new writing, reinvented classics, café-théâtre, one-person shows and the big stages. We bring together what's on so you can find your next night out.
The dates and venues are kept current every day, so all that's left is to book.
Events — theatre around Normal on a budget
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Fri 13 · 7 PM
Concert
Mr. Phi Significant
Braden Auditorium, Normal
Sat 14 · 7 PM
Folk / AcousticConcert
Carrie Newcomer Concert
Westbrook Auditorium, Bloomington
Sun 15 · 7 PM$82–981
PopConcert
Andy Grammer
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts
Wed 11 · 7:30 PM
Folk / AcousticConcert
Kitchen Dwellers w/ Dogs In A Pile
The Castle Theatre, Bloomington
Thu 12 · 7 PM
Folk / AcousticConcert
Deana Carter
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts
Fri 13 · 7 PM
Singer-songwriterConcert
Mitchell Tenpenny: Speed of Light Tour 2026
Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts
Wed 11 · 1 PMFree
Science
Drop-in demonstration: Human-computer interaction projects led by Christopher Lackey
University Galleries, Normal
Sat 14 · 4 PMFree
PoetryLiterature
November Open Mic Poetry at Bobzbay Books!
Bobzbay Books, Bloomington
Wed 11 · 5:30 PMFree
Board games
Family Fun Game Night
Children's Activity Center
Fri 13 · 6 PM
Food
Binny’s Bloomington Wine Tasting
Binny’s Bloomington
Sun 15 · 11 AM$25–33
Food
The Barrel Room Tasting Experience
The Barrel Room at DESTIHL Brewery, Normal
Fri 4 · 4 PM
Exhibition
First Friday
Downtown Bloomington
Thu 19 · 10:30 AMFree
TalkWellness
Caring for Yourself as a Caregiver
Carle Health & Fitness Center, Bloomington
Sat 14 · 10 AM
Exhibition
LEGO Exhibit
Hudson Area Public Library
Sat 14 · 6 PM
Video gamesTournament
HOTMW Street Fighter 6 + Street Fighter 4 #1
468 W Beaufort St, Normal
At 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at The Westside Blono
The Westside Blono, Normal
At 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall, Normal
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Fat Jacks Bar
Fat Jacks Bar, Bloomington
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Pour Bros. Craft Taproom
Pour Bros. Craft Taproom, Bloomington
Sat 14 · 9 AMFree
TournamentMiniatures
Red Raccoon Games November 2026 Warhammer 40k Singles Tournament
Red Raccoon Games, Bloomington
At 6:30 PM
Video gamesTournament
Heartland C.C. Smash Weekly #186
1508 Vermillion Way, Normal
Sat 21 · 1 PM
Video gamesTournament
River Rush #3 - GRV Monthlies @ HCC
1500 W Raab Rd, Normal
Thu 12 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at DR. McKay’s Bar & Grill
DR. McKay’s Bar & Grill, Bloomington
Tomorrow · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Lil Beaver Brewery
Lil Beaver Brewery, Bloomington
Sat 14 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Casper Brewing Company
Casper Brewing Company, Bloomington
Wed 11 · 7 PMFree
Quiz
Trivia Night at Minier Tap
Minier Tap
Sat 21 · 12 PM$31–310
Team sportsFootball
Illinois State Redbirds vs. South Dakota Coyotes
Hancock Stadium, Normal
Sat 14 · 10 AM$25
RunningOutdoors
Just a Normal 5K
801 N Main St, Normal
Tue 17 · 3:15 PMFree
HikingOutdoors
Take a Hike at Hedge Apple Woods, Bloomington, IL
Hedge Apple Wood Nature Preserve, Bloomington
Thu 26 · 9 AMFree
RunningSports & fitness
City of Bloomington Turkey Trot
1020 S Morris Ave, Bloomington
Sat 5 · 8 AM$15–30
RunningTrail & ultra
Da Deer Run Run
20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson
Fri 27 · 7 PM$19–202
HockeyTeam sports
Bloomington Bison vs. Indy Fuel
Grossinger Motors Arena
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Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues around Normal on a budget
OSF HealthCare Athletics Training Center
1 event
Inside the
1 event
Milner Library
3 events
Braden Auditorium
7 events
Hancock Stadium
1 event
Center for the Performing Arts
5 events
University Galleries
2 events
Pizza Payaa
1 event
Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall
1 event
Normal
1 event
Normal West High School
1 event
1508 Vermillion Way
1 event
Frequently asked questions
How many theatre events are there around Normal on a budget?
2 coming up on Oazis.
Where can you catch theatre around Normal on a budget?
Notably Milner Library and Bloomington Center For The Performing Arts. See the full list of venues above.