Community Calendar

Come explore the UK Pigman College of Engineering's annual open house, E-Day! We will have exhibits, competitions and demonstrations for engineers of all ages. Students are able to ask questions and engage with engineers. E-Day is free and open to the public and will take place on campus Saturday, February 28 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Register at eday.engr.uky.edu

Talented vocalists from across the U.S. and beyond will compete before a live audience in the 21st annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition on Sunday, March 1. This one-of-a-kind event awards more than $700,000 in scholarships and prizes and provides an opportunity to attend the University of Kentucky as part of the UK Opera Theatre program. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the competition begins at 2 p.m. at the UK Singletary Center for the Arts. Admission is complimentary.

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!

With deep reverence and fresh vision, The Bad Plus (Dave King & Reid Anderson), Chris Potter, and Craig Taborn revisit the groundbreaking music of Keith Jarrett’s American Quartet. Blending melodic nuance and fearless improvisation, this ensemble channels the spirit of jazz innovation while bringing their own distinct voices to a timeless repertoire.

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/ .

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/ .

Saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins brings his powerful new project Blues Blood to the stage—a serene, soulful meditation on ancestry, memory, and the shared rituals that connect us.

Co-produced by Meshell Ndegeocello, the album blends the telepathic energy of Wilkins’ quartet with gospel-infused vocals, atmospheric textures, and moments of quiet intimacy, creating music that feels both timeless and urgently present.

Presented in partnership with the Department of English in the UK College of Arts & Sciences with the support of the Office of the Vice President for Community Relations.

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/ .

Kick off St. Patrick’s weekend in the Bluegrass at the historic Lyric Theatre with the first-ever Lexington St. Patrick’s Eve LIVE! concert. Don’t miss a night of world-class music and community celebration! Doors open at 6 p.m. Performances start at 6:15 p.m. with Keith Murphy, Lucy Becker, The Woolly Jumpers and Carbon Leaf.

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/ .

Join Pinkalicious on a sweet and silly adventure as she learns that too much of a good thing can lead to Pinkititis! With catchy songs, laughs for all ages, and a heartwarming message about healthy choices and self-expression, this pink-tastic show is perfect for the whole family.

Pinkalicious! is a part of the 3rd Annual “One Picture Book, 1 Lexington” – a partnership between Lexington Children’s Theatre, First 5 Lex, and the Lexington Public Library encouraging families across Lexington to read books together. Learn more at https://onepicturebooklex.com/

Get glammed up and think pink! Get your tickets today!

Recommended for Ages 4-8
Kids- $17 Adults- $22

Sat, Mar 14 – 2:00 pm

Sun, Mar 15 – 2:00 pm

Sat, Mar 21 – 2:00 pm *SF& 7:00 pm (PWYW)

Sun, Mar 22 – 2:00 pm

Sat, Mar 28 – 2:00 pm

*Sensory Friendly performance on March 21st @ 2pm and Pay What You Can @ 7pm

Join Pinkalicious on a sweet and silly adventure as she learns that too much of a good thing can lead to Pinkititis! With catchy songs, laughs for all ages, and a heartwarming message about healthy choices and self-expression, this pink-tastic show is perfect for the whole family.

Pinkalicious! is a part of the 3rd Annual “One Picture Book, 1 Lexington” – a partnership between Lexington Children’s Theatre, First 5 Lex, and the Lexington Public Library encouraging families across Lexington to read books together. Learn more at https://onepicturebooklex.com/

Get glammed up and think pink! Get your tickets today!

Recommended for Ages 4-8
Kids- $17 Adults- $22

Sat, Mar 14 – 2:00 pm

Sun, Mar 15 – 2:00 pm

Sat, Mar 21 – 2:00 pm *SF& 7:00 pm (PWYW)

Sun, Mar 22 – 2:00 pm

Sat, Mar 28 – 2:00 pm

*Sensory Friendly performance on March 21st @ 2pm and Pay What You Can @ 7pm

Grab your lucky four-leaf clover and green accessories and join the Imperial Court of Kentucky for our annual Gay Blarney Stone pageant at The Bar Complex on Saturday 14 March at 8:30 pm.

If you are interested in competing in the pageant, please contact either Kasi Nova or Marilyn Monáe Cox for information.

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

Believe in magic again! Family friendly ballet in two acts - suitable for ages 3 and up.

Experience The Sleeping Beauty, a timeless fairytale told through breathtaking choreography, Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score, and a truly magical stage design. Follow the journey of Princess Aurora – from her christening and the wicked curse of Carabosse to a century-long slumber and her awakening by true love’s kiss. Every detail of this production is designed to enchant.

Featuring brand-new, hand-painted sets and over 200 exclusive costumes, the performance highlights the classical Petipa choreography in its purest form – presented by an international cast of world-renown ballet artists from Italy, Spain, Georgia, Ireland, Turkey, Brazil, Great Britain, Ukraine, Japan, Tajikistan, Moldova, and Kazakhstan.

The music of These Things Happen lives in the spaces between Chicago and Amsterdam, composition and improvisation, sobriety and wild abandon, playfulness and innocence. Starting with classic pieces and originals from the Dutch and American jazz traditions, the group will digress, covering new ground: discover and ignore, grab and release, creating and letting go.
While the Chicago musician comes to jazz naturally, the Dutch approach to this music has often that been of respectful game and play. With These Things Happen this contrast is one of sincere joy. The compositions of Misha Mengelberg stand next to those of Thelonious Monk, Herbie Nichols and originals.
These Things Happen’s new long-playing disc 'A Gentle Reminder' comes out in March 2026 on the Corbett vs. Dempsey label. Their previous release was in 2022, from Astral Spirits Records.

Keefe Jackson, saxophone
Oscar Jan Hoogland, piano
Jason Roebke, bass
Mikel Patrick Avery, drums

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/ .

March 20-22 / 27-29 / April 3-5, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

The renowned comic actor and author of Picasso at the Lapine Agile provides a wild satire adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise's bloomers fall down in public. Though she pulls them up quickly, he thinks the incident will cost him his job as a government clerk. Louise's momentary display does not result in the feared scandal but it does attract two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent the spare room in the Markes' home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them, happy to collect rent from both the foppish poet and the whiny hypochondriac.

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/ .

Celebrate Pinkalicious with a splash of natural color! Before the Pay What You Will performance, join Wild Thyme for a hands-on demonstration of natural food dyeing—see how plants and foods can create brilliant colors, no artificial pink required!

FREE EVENT!
Event Time: March 21, 2026 – 6:00 pm-6:45 pm
Event Location: Lexington Children’s Theatre

Discover More Series supported by the PNC Foundation.

Chuck Johnson and Clarice Jensen bring together two distinct yet complementary voices in contemporary music. Johnson, based in California, explores themes of memory and time through his unique blend of pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics, and chamber ensemble arrangements. He is also an accomplished film composer and mixing engineer, known for pushing the boundaries of sound.
New York-based cellist and composer Jensen creates deeply immersive drone-based soundscapes by layering cello loops and electronic effects, combining emotional depth with precision and restraint. As artistic director of ACME, she supports modern classical music and composes for film and television, gaining recognition for her innovative works and collaborations. Their collaboration promises an evocative, textured performance that melds experimental sound worlds with haunting melodic expression.

March 20-22 / 27-29 / April 3-5, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

The renowned comic actor and author of Picasso at the Lapine Agile provides a wild satire adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise's bloomers fall down in public. Though she pulls them up quickly, he thinks the incident will cost him his job as a government clerk. Louise's momentary display does not result in the feared scandal but it does attract two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent the spare room in the Markes' home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them, happy to collect rent from both the foppish poet and the whiny hypochondriac.

March 20-22 / 27-29 / April 3-5, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

The renowned comic actor and author of Picasso at the Lapine Agile provides a wild satire adapted from the classic German play about Louise and Theo Markes, a couple whose conservative existence is shattered when Louise's bloomers fall down in public. Though she pulls them up quickly, he thinks the incident will cost him his job as a government clerk. Louise's momentary display does not result in the feared scandal but it does attract two infatuated men, each of whom wants to rent the spare room in the Markes' home. Oblivious of their amorous objectives, Theo splits the room between them, happy to collect rent from both the foppish poet and the whiny hypochondriac.

An optimistic take on the plastic pollution crisis as told through the point of view of children.
Join us for a free showing of Microplastic Madness, a film about a group of fifth graders who spent two years investigating plastic pollution by taking on the roles of community scientists, leaders, and advocates.

Doors open at 6 p.m. - visit with local environmental groups before the film!
Film at 7 p.m. followed by panel discussion.

Presented by Common Threads LEX, a sustainability-focused partnership between Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, the University of Kentucky and Fayette County Public Schools.