Where to dance, stroll and lounge this week in Bloomington

After a busy Fourth of July, you might finding yourself wanting to take it easy by watching a movie and strolling through art galleries. Maybe you're in the mood to celebrate your favorite artist's album release or bond with other pet owners. Here are seven Bloomington activities to check out for the coming week.

In your T-Swift era? It's time for "Speak Now."

The Back Door is having a Taylor Swift dance party at 10 p.m. July 6. If you stay until midnight, you can listen to the "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" album alongside fellow Swifties the moment it's released. The event is only for those 21 and older, and it's free to get in.

Live music from Hank Ruff

On Friday, July 7, at 9 p.m., the Bluebird Nightclub will host Indiana University alum and country musician Hank Ruff. If you're 21 or older, you can attend the show. Tickets are for sale online now for $10. Doors open at 8.

July's first Friday: Gallery walk

From 5-8 p.m. on Friday, July 7, pop in to local art venues as part of Bloomington's monthly Gallery Walk. There are 14 galleries over a one-mile route downtown.

The John Waldron Arts Center is one of them. Currently on display is the Bloomington Watercolor Society's "out of the box" exhibit. You can find it in the educational gallery. Other stops on the Gallery Walk include Backspace Gallery, Lotus Firebay, The Venue Fine Arts and Gifts, and more.

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Unlimited samples at the beer festival

Saturday, July 8, from 2 to 5 p.m., go to the Fowler Pumpkin Patch for the Brew Fest. It's a 21+ event with unlimited samples from about 20 Indiana craft breweries and distilleries. There'll be food trucks and live music.

General admission is $30, and designated drivers get in for $20. Advance VIP tickets, which allow you to enter the fest at 1 instead of 2 p.m., are $35. The pumpkin patch is at 5060 N. Greene County Line Road.

For more information and to buy tickets, go online to www.fowlerbrewfest.com.

Jazz on a Summer's Day

The 1959 film "Jazz on a Summer's Day" will play Saturday, July 8, beginning around 9 p.m. at Lower Cascades Park. It's a free, outdoor screening. You'll need to bring your own chair. The 88-minute film depicts the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival, featuring Louis Armstrong, Thelonius Monk and other iconic musicians.

Lower Cascades Park is at 2851 Old Ind. 37. More information is available at https://tinyurl.com/yyekjjmm.

Bring your bulldogs and have a beer

Switchyard Brewing Company is inviting bulldog owners to bring their furry friends to a patio pup meet-up on Monday, July 10, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The event is dedicated to bulldogs, but all breeds are welcome. You'll receive pup packs donated by the Monroe County Humane Association, and you can pose for the camera in the pup photo booth. The beer is for the humans, of course, but your pets are sure to have a good time.

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Everything's peachy keen this week

Next Wednesday, July 12, you can buy produce at the Peach Farm Direct Peach Truckload Sale. Come to Menards from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. and buy peaches, pecans and blueberries from Indian River Direct. The peaches come from Titan Farms in South Carolina.

Freestone peaches are $60 for a 25-pound box and Georgia Elliott pecans are $12 for a one-pound bag. They accept cash, checks and major credit cards. Menards is at 1285 S. Liberty Drive in Bloomington. You can find the public event page on Facebook.

This article originally appeared on The Herald-Times: Things to do in Bloomington: Taylor Swift, art galleries and beer