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The Bistro Welcome to Bloomington's premier alternative bar and live performance venue. We have shows every mont The Bistro has been serving Bloomington for over 25 years!
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We are your favorite local venue for Drag performances, Live Bands, great drink specials, and of course, cages to dance in! Please check out our events section to see upcoming shows and events! All Bistro activities are 21+
Weekly Schedule of Events:

Wednesday: $3 Well Drinks, game night. Book club meets every other week. Thursday: $3.50 You-Call-It Drink Specials!! Karaoke at 10

Friday: Happy hour at 5, Drag show 2 Fridays a month starting at 11p.m. Karaoke at 10 (non show nights)

Saturday: DJ at 10 (non Show nights)

Tomorrow, Momma's got a double dose of karaoke lined up for you! Doors open at 5, and the music starts at 6 & 10
10/15/2026

Tomorrow, Momma's got a double dose of karaoke lined up for you! Doors open at 5, and the music starts at 6 & 10

Ghosts & Ghouls, come on out and play! This Saturday DJ Squeesa is in the house. Doors open at 8
10/13/2026

Ghosts & Ghouls, come on out and play! This Saturday DJ Squeesa is in the house. Doors open at 8

This Wednesday, doors open at 5 for happy hour, with karaoke later at 8!
10/12/2026

This Wednesday, doors open at 5 for happy hour, with karaoke later at 8!

This Friday, Sharon ShareAlike has a show planned sure to make your skin crawl! Doors open at 5, and the show begins at...
10/12/2026

This Friday, Sharon ShareAlike has a show planned sure to make your skin crawl! Doors open at 5, and the show begins at 11 ($5 cover)

A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mid Central Community Action

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10/11/2026

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Happy Friday! Join the fun at 5 for happy hour, and stick around for karaoke later at 10! Coming up tomorrow: DJ night w...
10/09/2026

Happy Friday!
Join the fun at 5 for happy hour, and stick around for karaoke later at 10!
Coming up tomorrow: DJ night with DJ Squeesa

Stop by tonight at 5, with early and late karaoke on the menu! Soup of the day: wh***ey
10/08/2026

Stop by tonight at 5, with early and late karaoke on the menu! Soup of the day: wh***ey

Save the date: October 21, open mic! Reach out to openmicblono@gmail.com to reserve your spot
10/08/2026

Save the date: October 21, open mic!
Reach out to [email protected] to reserve your spot

Stop by Wednesday for nonstop fun! 🍺 Happy Hour @ 5📚 Book Club @ 6🧠 Trivia with Tom @ 7 🎤 Karaoke @ 8
10/07/2026

Stop by Wednesday for nonstop fun!
🍺 Happy Hour @ 5
📚 Book Club @ 6
🧠 Trivia with Tom @ 7
🎤 Karaoke @ 8

Address

316 N Main Street
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 1am
Thursday 5pm - 1am
Friday 5pm - 2am
Saturday 8pm - 2am

Telephone

(309) 829-2278

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