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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)

The karaoke tonight's going to be so good, we already know we'll need seconds! Doors at 5, and singing starts at 6 & 10
10/22/2026

The karaoke tonight's going to be so good, we already know we'll need seconds!

Doors at 5, and singing starts at 6 & 10

Come celebrate Wh***ey Wednesday tomorrow- Momma's famous wh***ey sours are only $3, plus an assortment of premium wh***...
10/20/2026

Come celebrate Wh***ey Wednesday tomorrow- Momma's famous wh***ey sours are only $3, plus an assortment of premium wh***eys are on special!
Doors open at 5

Break out that black eyeliner & get your scene hair ready- Emo Night is coming on 10/29!Open that day at 5
10/20/2026

Break out that black eyeliner & get your scene hair ready- Emo Night is coming on 10/29!
Open that day at 5

Music is on the menu this Friday: open at 5 for karaoke, with Thomas G Acoustic playing 6-8pm, and The Sweet Nothings fo...
10/20/2026

Music is on the menu this Friday: open at 5 for karaoke, with Thomas G Acoustic playing 6-8pm, and The Sweet Nothings follow at 10pm (no cover)

Momma's got your night planned for you on Wednesday! - Happy Hour at 5 - Book Club at 6 - Trivia with Tom at 7 - Open Mi...
10/19/2026

Momma's got your night planned for you on Wednesday!
- Happy Hour at 5
- Book Club at 6
- Trivia with Tom at 7
- Open Mic at 8

Don't miss the spooktacular dance party tonight with DJ Squeesa! Doors open at 8
10/17/2026

Don't miss the spooktacular dance party tonight with DJ Squeesa! Doors open at 8

Sharon ShareAlike's sure to give you the creepy crawlies with her Jeepers Creepers show! -Doors open today at 5 -James H...
10/16/2026

Sharon ShareAlike's sure to give you the creepy crawlies with her Jeepers Creepers show!
-Doors open today at 5
-James Huddleston pop-up shop 5-7pm
-Show at 11 ($5 cover, with a portion of proceeds benefitting Mid Central Community Action)

Don't miss a special pop-up shop tonight featuring James Huddleston 5-7pm!
10/16/2026

Don't miss a special pop-up shop tonight featuring James Huddleston 5-7pm!

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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