Community Calendar

UPDATE FOR CORRECT ADDRESS (930 Camargo Road, NOT 191 Evans Ave.)

“A Place at the Table” will premiere April 16, 2026 at 7:15PM EDT at Tenth Frames Cinema and run four times each day from April 17 - 23, 2026. The film is a comedy-drama focused on the natural growing pains within a family in transition, as adult children must navigate their widowed father marrying a much younger woman. While not yet rated, the film should be considered PG-13.

Filmed solely in Central Kentucky by a cast and crew of, predominantly, permanent Central Kentucky residents, this independent production showcases the talent and strength of the Central Kentucky creative community.

UPDATE FOR CORRECT ADDRESS (930 Camargo Road, NOT 191 Evans Ave.)

“A Place at the Table” will premiere April 16, 2026 at 7:15PM EDT at Tenth Frames Cinema and run four times each day from April 17 - 23, 2026. The film is a comedy-drama focused on the natural growing pains within a family in transition, as adult children must navigate their widowed father marrying a much younger woman. While not yet rated, the film should be considered PG-13.

Filmed solely in Central Kentucky by a cast and crew of, predominantly, permanent Central Kentucky residents, this independent production showcases the talent and strength of the Central Kentucky creative community.

Urban Forest Initiative presents CANOPY CON 26, Kentucky's premier conference on urban and community forestry. Join us Thursday, April 23, 8:30am–4:00pm at the Fayette County Extension Office.

This year's theme, "Healthy Trees – Healthy People," invites us to explore the ecological and economic benefits trees provide, focusing on the connections between urban tree canopy, equity, and human mental and physical health.

You'll hear from nationally recognized experts, engage in hands-on field demonstrations, and discover practical strategies for translating research into action.

Luke Schneider is a Nashville based pedal steel guitarist who has worked with a variety of artists including Margo Price, Orville Peck, S.G. Goodman, William Tyler, Lilly Hiatt, and Peter One. His debut solo album of ambient New Age music created entirely on pedal steel, ‘Altar of Harmony,’ was released by Third Man Records in 2020. Luke continues

UPDATE FOR CORRECT ADDRESS (930 Camargo Road, NOT 191 Evans Ave.)

“A Place at the Table” will premiere April 16, 2026 at 7:15PM EDT at Tenth Frames Cinema and run four times each day from April 17 - 23, 2026. The film is a comedy-drama focused on the natural growing pains within a family in transition, as adult children must navigate their widowed father marrying a much younger woman. While not yet rated, the film should be considered PG-13.

Filmed solely in Central Kentucky by a cast and crew of, predominantly, permanent Central Kentucky residents, this independent production showcases the talent and strength of the Central Kentucky creative community.

Headley Whitney Museum presents RODNEY HATFIELD & LYNN SWEET Retrospective Exhibit featuring over 200 works highlighting each artists' 50 year career. Rodney Hatfield (ArtSnake) original, unique, uninhibited abstract, figurative and landscape paintings. Lynn Sweet designed and built furniture as well as fresco and acrylic abstract and landscape paintings. This exhibit includes Hatfield and Sweet works on loan from private collections as well a pieces available for purchase. Exhibit runs through June 28. Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. $10 admission. Free for children 17 and younger and students with ID.

AquaVenture 2026
The Artists’ Attic presents AquaVenture 2026, a juried regional exhibition of watercolor and water-based media, in partnership with the Kentucky Watercolor Society. The exhibition will be on view March 2–May 8, 2026 at The Artists’ Attic, 401 W. Main St., 4th Floor, Lexington, KY 40508.
An awards reception will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4:00–5:00 pm. The public is also invited to view the exhibition during Gallery Hop on Friday, March 20 from 4:00–8:00 pm.
AquaVenture showcases contemporary and traditional approaches to watercolor and water media, featuring work by artists from Kentucky and surrounding states, including mixed media and experimental techniques.
The exhibition is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 pm or by appointment.
The Kentucky Watercolor Society, founded in 1977, is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting watercolor artists through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.
For more information about the Kentucky Watercolor Society, visit www.kentuckywatercolorsociety.com or find them on Facebook.
For more information about the Artists' Attic, please visit us at https://theartistsattic.org/ .

Urban Forest Initiative, along with the Department of Economics in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, present a lecture by Dr. Geoffrey Donovan (U.S. Forest Service, ret.) on the surprising health benefits of trees.

Dr. Donovan's talk is titled "Using Natural Experiments to Investigate the Relationship Between Urban Trees and Health."

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Details

Friday, April 24, Gatton College of Business and Economics

Reception: 2:30 p.m., 1st Floor Atrium (please RSVP by Friday, April 17)

Lecture: 3:30 p.m., Kincaid Auditorium

Please RSVP for the reception

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About Dr. Donovan

Dr. Donovan received his PhD is forest economics from Colorado State University in 2001. He then worked for 23 years as an economist for the USDA Forest Service in Alaska and Oregon. Currently he’s the owner of Ash and Elm Consulting, which is focused on making the business case for urban trees.

His primary research focus has been quantifying the benefits of urban trees. These have ranged from intuitive benefits—reduced summertime cooling costs and increased home values, for example—to less intuitive benefits such as crime reduction. He has worked extensively on the relationship between trees and public health finding that mothers with trees around their homes are less likely to have underweight babies, and when trees are killed by an invasive pest, more people die from cardiovascular and lower-respiratory diseases. Currently, he is focusing on how exposure to plant diversity may protect against a range of immune diseases.

WTYA 2026 Showcase
April 24-26, 2025
Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

Woodford Theatre Young Artists (WTYA) is an audition-based, education-focused theatre training program, teaching students 10-18 about all aspects of theatre arts from pre-production to performance, with a curriculum designed to develop and sustain the whole theatre artist. The students participate in weekly training taught by theatre professionals, with performance opportunities both locally and regionally. Guest artists with specific areas of expertise are utilized to broaden the students’ learning opportunities.

WTYA’s 2026 Showcase will include a variety of musical theatre numbers covering a wide range of styles and time periods, singing, dancing, and scene work specifically designed to showcase the students’ progress throughout the season. There’s something for everyone – you won’t want to miss this family-friendly theatrical event!

What's On Your Plate: Story Workshop with JSP Artist-in-Residence Ceirra Evans
Saturday, April 25, Noon - 2pm
Paul Sawyier Public Library Community Room (Frankfort, KY)
Lunch provided
Registration required; age 16+

Share stories and make art over soup, cornbread, and good company with Josephine Sculpture Park Artist-in-Residence, Ceirra Evans! Once we fill our bowls, Ceirra will facilitate a group story circle that invites us to share a food memory. Then, Ceirra will guide us through her "What's On Your Plate?" visual art project with a variety of materials. Participants are invited to contribute non-perishable or canned food items, which Ceirra will donate to the Emergency Community Food Pantry of Franklin County. Registration is required, and is open to anyone ages 16+ at josephinesculpturepark.org/events.

AquaVenture 2026
The Artists’ Attic presents AquaVenture 2026, a juried regional exhibition of watercolor and water-based media, in partnership with the Kentucky Watercolor Society. The exhibition will be on view March 2–May 8, 2026 at The Artists’ Attic, 401 W. Main St., 4th Floor, Lexington, KY 40508.
An awards reception will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4:00–5:00 pm. The public is also invited to view the exhibition during Gallery Hop on Friday, March 20 from 4:00–8:00 pm.
AquaVenture showcases contemporary and traditional approaches to watercolor and water media, featuring work by artists from Kentucky and surrounding states, including mixed media and experimental techniques.
The exhibition is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 pm or by appointment.
The Kentucky Watercolor Society, founded in 1977, is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting watercolor artists through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.
For more information about the Kentucky Watercolor Society, visit www.kentuckywatercolorsociety.com or find them on Facebook.
For more information about the Artists' Attic, please visit us at https://theartistsattic.org/ .

WTYA 2026 Showcase
April 24-26, 2025
Friday & Saturday at 7:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm

Woodford Theatre Young Artists (WTYA) is an audition-based, education-focused theatre training program, teaching students 10-18 about all aspects of theatre arts from pre-production to performance, with a curriculum designed to develop and sustain the whole theatre artist. The students participate in weekly training taught by theatre professionals, with performance opportunities both locally and regionally. Guest artists with specific areas of expertise are utilized to broaden the students’ learning opportunities.

WTYA’s 2026 Showcase will include a variety of musical theatre numbers covering a wide range of styles and time periods, singing, dancing, and scene work specifically designed to showcase the students’ progress throughout the season. There’s something for everyone – you won’t want to miss this family-friendly theatrical event!

It’s time to shake things up and turn things around with the Emprex Turnabout! So come in from those April showers and join the Imperial Court of Kentucky at The Bar Complex on Saturday 25 April at 8:30 pm. You can enjoy great drinks while watching fabulous drag!

Net proceeds to benefit the charities of the Imperial Court of Kentucky.

Join us at West Sixth Brewing to learn more about Affordable Housing in Lexington with Gleanings Housing. Gleanings Housing is a nonprofit based in Lexington that develops affordable rental housing in our community for low and very low income residents.

Headley Whitney Museum presents RODNEY HATFIELD & LYNN SWEET Retrospective Exhibit featuring over 200 works highlighting each artists' 50 year career. Rodney Hatfield (ArtSnake) original, unique, uninhibited abstract, figurative and landscape paintings. Lynn Sweet designed and built furniture as well as fresco and acrylic abstract and landscape paintings. This exhibit includes Hatfield and Sweet works on loan from private collections as well a pieces available for purchase. Exhibit runs through June 28. Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. $10 admission. Free for children 17 and younger and students with ID.

AquaVenture 2026
The Artists’ Attic presents AquaVenture 2026, a juried regional exhibition of watercolor and water-based media, in partnership with the Kentucky Watercolor Society. The exhibition will be on view March 2–May 8, 2026 at The Artists’ Attic, 401 W. Main St., 4th Floor, Lexington, KY 40508.
An awards reception will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4:00–5:00 pm. The public is also invited to view the exhibition during Gallery Hop on Friday, March 20 from 4:00–8:00 pm.
AquaVenture showcases contemporary and traditional approaches to watercolor and water media, featuring work by artists from Kentucky and surrounding states, including mixed media and experimental techniques.
The exhibition is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 pm or by appointment.
The Kentucky Watercolor Society, founded in 1977, is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting watercolor artists through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.
For more information about the Kentucky Watercolor Society, visit www.kentuckywatercolorsociety.com or find them on Facebook.
For more information about the Artists' Attic, please visit us at https://theartistsattic.org/ .

Two neighbors live side-by-side in Texas share a fence, but little else. Even the arrival of a caterpillar causes disagreement – until the resulting mariposa/butterfly , and its eventual departure, unites them in wonder, sadness, and a new understanding of the beautiful world they share.

Mariposa / Butterfly is a Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production, which means it’s specifically designed to be a first-time theatre show for ages 2-5. With a shorter run time, fewer words in the script, and interactivity with the actors, it’s the perfect family outing for our littlest audience members!

Don’t miss this beautiful story in full bloom – buy your tickets now and fly with us!

Recommended for Ages 3-7
Kids- $12 Adults- $17

Sat, May 2 – 11:00 am

Sun, May 3 – 2:00 pm (PWYW)

Sat, May 9 – 11:00 am

Sun, May 10 – 2:00 pm

*Pay What You Can on May 2nd @ 11 am

AquaVenture 2026
The Artists’ Attic presents AquaVenture 2026, a juried regional exhibition of watercolor and water-based media, in partnership with the Kentucky Watercolor Society. The exhibition will be on view March 2–May 8, 2026 at The Artists’ Attic, 401 W. Main St., 4th Floor, Lexington, KY 40508.
An awards reception will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4:00–5:00 pm. The public is also invited to view the exhibition during Gallery Hop on Friday, March 20 from 4:00–8:00 pm.
AquaVenture showcases contemporary and traditional approaches to watercolor and water media, featuring work by artists from Kentucky and surrounding states, including mixed media and experimental techniques.
The exhibition is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 pm or by appointment.
The Kentucky Watercolor Society, founded in 1977, is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting watercolor artists through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.
For more information about the Kentucky Watercolor Society, visit www.kentuckywatercolorsociety.com or find them on Facebook.
For more information about the Artists' Attic, please visit us at https://theartistsattic.org/ .

They may have won the Gay Blarney Stone pageant and came close in the Divx of Darkness pageant, but who will win the Ultimate Entertainer of the Year pageant?

Join the Imperial Court of Kentucky at The Bar Complex on Saturday 2 May at 8:00 pm and watch previous pageant winners and first runner ups compete for the title of Ultimate Entertainer of the Year - 2026.

Net proceeds to benefit a 501(c)3 charity / non-profit.

Join us every other month for Book Bingo, where you can walk away a winner with prizes from both International Book Project and Wise Bird Cider. Book sales will begin at 6 PM, and bingo will kick off at 7 PM with rounds for both grown-ups and kids! (Kids' sheets are free, adult sheets are pay-what-you-can). You could walk away with some great reads, gift cards, or swag from your favorite cidery--not sure if bingo is your game? You can support just by grabbing your fave cider anytime between 6-9 PM! We'll be giving back 10% of our cider sales to support IBP, so they can continue the good work they do for our community and beyond. Or you can shop IBP's pop-up book store and enjoy a quiet evening on the patio with your newest read! There are so many ways to be a part of this evening...and so many chances to have FUN!

Headley Whitney Museum presents RODNEY HATFIELD & LYNN SWEET Retrospective Exhibit featuring over 200 works highlighting each artists' 50 year career. Rodney Hatfield (ArtSnake) original, unique, uninhibited abstract, figurative and landscape paintings. Lynn Sweet designed and built furniture as well as fresco and acrylic abstract and landscape paintings. This exhibit includes Hatfield and Sweet works on loan from private collections as well a pieces available for purchase. Exhibit runs through June 28. Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. $10 admission. Free for children 17 and younger and students with ID.

AquaVenture 2026
The Artists’ Attic presents AquaVenture 2026, a juried regional exhibition of watercolor and water-based media, in partnership with the Kentucky Watercolor Society. The exhibition will be on view March 2–May 8, 2026 at The Artists’ Attic, 401 W. Main St., 4th Floor, Lexington, KY 40508.
An awards reception will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4:00–5:00 pm. The public is also invited to view the exhibition during Gallery Hop on Friday, March 20 from 4:00–8:00 pm.
AquaVenture showcases contemporary and traditional approaches to watercolor and water media, featuring work by artists from Kentucky and surrounding states, including mixed media and experimental techniques.
The exhibition is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 pm or by appointment.
The Kentucky Watercolor Society, founded in 1977, is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting watercolor artists through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.
For more information about the Kentucky Watercolor Society, visit www.kentuckywatercolorsociety.com or find them on Facebook.
For more information about the Artists' Attic, please visit us at https://theartistsattic.org/ .

Stop by International Book Project to take advantage of our new once-monthly weekend hours! Browse hundreds of gently used books at unbeatable prices. All of our books are $5 or less and every purchase directly supports our mission to promote literacy worldwide.

Buy a book. Change a life.

AquaVenture 2026
The Artists’ Attic presents AquaVenture 2026, a juried regional exhibition of watercolor and water-based media, in partnership with the Kentucky Watercolor Society. The exhibition will be on view March 2–May 8, 2026 at The Artists’ Attic, 401 W. Main St., 4th Floor, Lexington, KY 40508.
An awards reception will be held Friday, March 20, 2026 from 4:00–5:00 pm. The public is also invited to view the exhibition during Gallery Hop on Friday, March 20 from 4:00–8:00 pm.
AquaVenture showcases contemporary and traditional approaches to watercolor and water media, featuring work by artists from Kentucky and surrounding states, including mixed media and experimental techniques.
The exhibition is open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00–5:00 pm or by appointment.
The Kentucky Watercolor Society, founded in 1977, is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting watercolor artists through exhibitions, education, and community engagement.
For more information about the Kentucky Watercolor Society, visit www.kentuckywatercolorsociety.com or find them on Facebook.
For more information about the Artists' Attic, please visit us at https://theartistsattic.org/ .

Two neighbors live side-by-side in Texas share a fence, but little else. Even the arrival of a caterpillar causes disagreement – until the resulting mariposa/butterfly , and its eventual departure, unites them in wonder, sadness, and a new understanding of the beautiful world they share.

Mariposa / Butterfly is a Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production, which means it’s specifically designed to be a first-time theatre show for ages 2-5. With a shorter run time, fewer words in the script, and interactivity with the actors, it’s the perfect family outing for our littlest audience members!

Don’t miss this beautiful story in full bloom – buy your tickets now and fly with us!

Recommended for Ages 3-7
Kids- $12 Adults- $17

Sat, May 2 – 11:00 am

Sun, May 3 – 2:00 pm (PWYW)

Sat, May 9 – 11:00 am

Sun, May 10 – 2:00 pm

*Pay What You Can on May 2nd @ 11 am