It's the end of townie summer as Indiana University students move in this weekend , but that's no reason to stay home. Between grand openings, patio parties and Switchyard Park's " Doxie-lympics ," there's plenty of events where you can soak up the good weather we've been having — and we've picked some that are safely far from IU's campus.
Sink into some classic rock at the Sinkhole
Sip on some craft beer and rock out to '70s and '80s music at this patio party hosted at the Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar by local act Don’t Call Me Betty on Friday. Composed of Jacobs School professors, a local optometrist, an Ivy Tech professor and an IU communications director, Don’t Call Me Betty is highly educated in the classic rock canon, from Van Halen to The Cure.
The Sinkhole doesn't sell food, unless you count pretzel sticks in a matchbox, but there will be a food truck on site. Show begins at 7 p.m. The Sinkhole is at 313 E. Winslow Road. Free.
The Olympics redux: Dogs edition
Find out who’s the very best boy at the “Doxie-lympics” Saturday morning at Switchyard Park. Hosted by the Bloomington Dachshund Club, this friendly competition will test who’s all bark and no bite through competitions like distance running, longest “stay,” most tricks and a whipped cream eating contest. The Doxie-lympics are open to all and small breed dogs are welcome to participate.
The event is in Switchyard Park from 10 a.m. to noon. Switchyard Park is at 1601 S. Rogers St. Free.
Go to a ‘badknees’ parking lot party
Bloomington apparel/printing company badknees , known best for their Barbie-style Bloomington sweatshirts and “you can do it” cat tees , is hosting another party in their new storefront parking lot. Similar to their June grand opening party, the “market experiment” will feature art vendors, food trucks, beer, live music and free t-shirt printing (if you bring your own).
The event begins at 11 a.m., with music and t-shirt printing starting at 11:30 a.m. Badknees is at 902 W. Kirkwood Ave. Free.
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Get a taste of Hawaiian in Ellettsville
Get a taste of Hawaii in Ellettsville at the grand opening of Hawaiian Hoosier on Saturday. Hawaiian Hoosier , which will soon be serving up Hawaiian-style frozen ice and spiced Chex Mix in Ellettsville, is hosting an opening party featuring live performances, open mic ukuleles, special sales on Hawaiian Hoosier products and games for kids.
The grand opening is from 5 to 9 p.m. Hawaiian Hoosier is at 120 W. Temperance St. in Ellettsville. Free.
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Flex your green thumb at the Blossoms Plant Co. opening
See yet another new business bloom with the grand opening of Blossoms Plant Co. in College Mall this Sunday. Located inside College Mall next to Target, Blossoms Plant Co. will offer all manner of indoor and outdoor house plants, succulents, cacti, pots and terrariums – perfect for a housewarming gift, or sprucing up your own home. The grand opening will feature special deals on featured plants, and the first 20 customers to make a purchase will receive a free mystery plant.
The opening is from noon to 4 p.m. Blossom Plant Co. is in College Mall at 2894 E. Third St. (next to Target). Free.
Reach Brian Rosenzweig at brian@heraldt.com.
This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: This weekend in Bloomington: 'Doxie-lypmics,' Hawaiian Hoosier's opening, patio parties
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