Community Calendar

Blurb: "Looking for your next great read? The Book Cellar is hosting a massive used book sale October 2 - October 17, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday! Stop by for incredible deals on thousands of gently used books. Find details and store hours online at https://www.lexpublib.org/friends."

Background: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that runs the Book Cellar in the lower level (basement) of the main Lexington Public Library (Central Library) in downtown Lexington. Every October we hold a sale to raise funds for the public library to support a variety of community programs. We will have over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for sale.

The Flora D. Mitchell Freedom Fund Dinner raises funds for local scholarships and supports the NAACP Lexington-Fayette County Branch’s ongoing mission to advance justice, equality, and opportunity.

Join us at Woodford Theatre for our first production of our 2026-2027 Season of Radical Joy, FOOTLOOSE! The Musical!
SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 4, 2026

Footloose will run three weekends.
September 18th-20th, 25th-27th, and October 2nd-4th.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Rated PG13.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

WE HOPE YOU'LL CUT FOOTLOOSE WITH US THIS FALL SEASON!

When a kitchen mishap leaves the convent in a financial bind, the surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken do the only sensible thing: throw a variety show. What follows is an evening of show-stopping numbers, tap-dancing nuns, comic confessions, and irrepressible charm. A long-running favorite that has delighted audiences for decades, Nunsense is bright, big-hearted, and packed with laughs. This student led, beloved musical comedy is a perfect way for Asbury Theatre to open its Fall season.

Scott Whiddon / LP release party
Oct 2, The Green Lantern
8pm
$10
21+
With Movie Jail
A pleasant time is guaranteed for all.

When a kitchen mishap leaves the convent in a financial bind, the surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken do the only sensible thing: throw a variety show. What follows is an evening of show-stopping numbers, tap-dancing nuns, comic confessions, and irrepressible charm. A long-running favorite that has delighted audiences for decades, Nunsense is bright, big-hearted, and packed with laughs. This student led, beloved musical comedy is a perfect way for Asbury Theatre to open its Fall season.

Yoga in the Barn
Every Other Saturday, May 30-October 3, 9-10am EST
May 30, June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22, September 5, September 19, and October 3

Suggested donation $10/class | Please register

Josephine Sculpture Park is partnering with The Ashventure to host a bi-weekly, all-levels yoga class in the event barn! Ashtin will guide you through a lovely all-levels class with views of blooming meadows, sculptures and woodlands from the comfort of the shaded, solid floor of the event barn. Please bring a yoga mat or towel (the floor is concrete) and water. All ages are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

This series is part of Josephine Sculpture Park's Wellness in the Wild program, strengthening community health through outdoor movement, the arts, and connection.

Blurb: "Looking for your next great read? The Book Cellar is hosting a massive used book sale October 2 - October 17, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday! Stop by for incredible deals on thousands of gently used books. Find details and store hours online at https://www.lexpublib.org/friends."

Background: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that runs the Book Cellar in the lower level (basement) of the main Lexington Public Library (Central Library) in downtown Lexington. Every October we hold a sale to raise funds for the public library to support a variety of community programs. We will have over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for sale.

When a kitchen mishap leaves the convent in a financial bind, the surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken do the only sensible thing: throw a variety show. What follows is an evening of show-stopping numbers, tap-dancing nuns, comic confessions, and irrepressible charm. A long-running favorite that has delighted audiences for decades, Nunsense is bright, big-hearted, and packed with laughs. This student led, beloved musical comedy is a perfect way for Asbury Theatre to open its Fall season.

Join us at Woodford Theatre for our first production of our 2026-2027 Season of Radical Joy, FOOTLOOSE! The Musical!
SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 4, 2026

Footloose will run three weekends.
September 18th-20th, 25th-27th, and October 2nd-4th.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Rated PG13.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

WE HOPE YOU'LL CUT FOOTLOOSE WITH US THIS FALL SEASON!

When a kitchen mishap leaves the convent in a financial bind, the surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken do the only sensible thing: throw a variety show. What follows is an evening of show-stopping numbers, tap-dancing nuns, comic confessions, and irrepressible charm. A long-running favorite that has delighted audiences for decades, Nunsense is bright, big-hearted, and packed with laughs. This student led, beloved musical comedy is a perfect way for Asbury Theatre to open its Fall season.

Blurb: "Looking for your next great read? The Book Cellar is hosting a massive used book sale October 2 - October 17, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday! Stop by for incredible deals on thousands of gently used books. Find details and store hours online at https://www.lexpublib.org/friends."

Background: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that runs the Book Cellar in the lower level (basement) of the main Lexington Public Library (Central Library) in downtown Lexington. Every October we hold a sale to raise funds for the public library to support a variety of community programs. We will have over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for sale.

Join us at Woodford Theatre for our first production of our 2026-2027 Season of Radical Joy, FOOTLOOSE! The Musical!
SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 4, 2026

Footloose will run three weekends.
September 18th-20th, 25th-27th, and October 2nd-4th.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Rated PG13.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

WE HOPE YOU'LL CUT FOOTLOOSE WITH US THIS FALL SEASON!

Blurb: "Looking for your next great read? The Book Cellar is hosting a massive used book sale October 2 - October 17, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday! Stop by for incredible deals on thousands of gently used books. Find details and store hours online at https://www.lexpublib.org/friends."

Background: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that runs the Book Cellar in the lower level (basement) of the main Lexington Public Library (Central Library) in downtown Lexington. Every October we hold a sale to raise funds for the public library to support a variety of community programs. We will have over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for sale.

The Gaines Center Presents Arrival
with a Welcome by Author Ted Chiang
and an Introduction by UK Linguists Brenna Byrd and Andrew Byrd

Linguistics professor Louise Banks leads an elite team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down in 12 locations around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must race against time to find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial visitors. Hoping to unravel the mystery, she takes a chance that could threaten her life and quite possibly all mankind.

The Gaines Center for the Humanities presents this special screening of Arrival, the award-winning film inspired by Ted Chiang’s novella, Story of Your Life.

Blurb: "Looking for your next great read? The Book Cellar is hosting a massive used book sale October 2 - October 17, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday! Stop by for incredible deals on thousands of gently used books. Find details and store hours online at https://www.lexpublib.org/friends."

Background: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that runs the Book Cellar in the lower level (basement) of the main Lexington Public Library (Central Library) in downtown Lexington. Every October we hold a sale to raise funds for the public library to support a variety of community programs. We will have over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for sale.

The October 2026 special edition of the Kentucky Great Writers Series will feature B. Elizabeth Beck (Swan Songs), Carrie Green (Studies of Familar Birds), Claudia Love Mair (Mourning Pages), Jay McCoy (The Occupation), & Eric Scott Sutherland (Awkward Scrapes)

Tuesday, October 6, 6:30 PM

The Kentucky Great Writers Series features writers with a Kentucky connection who have one or more works of high literary quality.

For more information about the Kentucky Great Writers Series, please visit: https://carnegiecenterlex.org/events/kentucky-great-writers-series/

Made possible by Reitzel Cook Foundation, WUKY 91.3 FM, Eastern Standard on 88.9 WEKU, LexArts and the Kentucky Arts Council

https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/kentucky-great-writers-special-edition/

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Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
251 W Second St Lexington 40507
info@carnegiecenterlex.org
859-254-4175

Blurb: "Looking for your next great read? The Book Cellar is hosting a massive used book sale October 2 - October 17, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday! Stop by for incredible deals on thousands of gently used books. Find details and store hours online at https://www.lexpublib.org/friends."

Background: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that runs the Book Cellar in the lower level (basement) of the main Lexington Public Library (Central Library) in downtown Lexington. Every October we hold a sale to raise funds for the public library to support a variety of community programs. We will have over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for sale.

Sculpture Trail Club with WalkBike Frankfort
Every 1st Wednesday April-October, 6-7pm EST
May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7

FREE | Donations welcome | Please register

Josephine Sculpture Park is partnering with WalkBike Frankfort to host a monthly, social all-paces (run, walk, jog) club! Explore the park’s 2 miles of trails at your own pace with new and familiar friends.

This series is part of Josephine Sculpture Park's Wellness in the Wild program, strengthening community health through outdoor movement, the arts, and connection.

“…there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book!” – Jane Austen

Join us for a free, casual guided discussion of this year’s Carnegie Classics book, Jane Austen’s Pride & Prejudice.

Open to Austen fanatics and newbies alike, we’ll discuss the book’s themes, early feminism in literature, Regency-era social norms, and more, all in a fun tea party atmosphere. Bring your own snacks and drinks to join us in Gratz Park (weather permitting) or the Arnow Reading Room.

Wednesday, October 7, 6:00–7:30 PM • no registration required

Blurb: "Looking for your next great read? The Book Cellar is hosting a massive used book sale October 2 - October 17, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday! Stop by for incredible deals on thousands of gently used books. Find details and store hours online at https://www.lexpublib.org/friends."

Background: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that runs the Book Cellar in the lower level (basement) of the main Lexington Public Library (Central Library) in downtown Lexington. Every October we hold a sale to raise funds for the public library to support a variety of community programs. We will have over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for sale.

Blurb: "Looking for your next great read? The Book Cellar is hosting a massive used book sale October 2 - October 17, 10 am to 4 pm, Monday through Saturday! Stop by for incredible deals on thousands of gently used books. Find details and store hours online at https://www.lexpublib.org/friends."

Background: The Friends of the Library is a non-profit organization that runs the Book Cellar in the lower level (basement) of the main Lexington Public Library (Central Library) in downtown Lexington. Every October we hold a sale to raise funds for the public library to support a variety of community programs. We will have over 50,000 books, CDs, and DVDs for sale.

Join us for a Halloween Bash from 5-9 PM at Greyline Station.

5 PM - 9 PM: Live music from Dead Air Dennis & The Bryan Himes Experience

6 PM - 8 PM: Pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating, tarot reading, mentalist, and more

Fun for folks of all ages; we hope you’ll join us!

Fall vibes in the Highlands! Join us Oct 9-10 at Douglass Loop for live music, local eats, art vendors & family fun.

Join us for a bewitchingly delightful evening of magic, mystery, and spirits at Witches Night Out – a cocktail stroll through the heart of Downtown Frankfort. Embrace the enchantment on the spookiest night of the year, Friday, October 9, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 10PM. Powered by Community Trust Bank.
This is the ultimate "ladies night out" experience, perfect for those who seek a dash of spooky fun and friendship.
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM - 10 PM
📍 Starting Point: Capital City Museum (325 Ann St, Frankfort, KY 40601) Event is throughout downtown with music on St. Clair Street until 10PM
*Dressing in costume is encouraged
What to Expect
🔮 This is your chance to unleash your inner witch and celebrate the season with fellow Halloween enthusiasts.
🍹 Halloween Themed Cocktails: Participating bars and restaurants will serve up an array of cocktails specially crafted for the occasion. Sip on concoctions like "Witch's Brew," "Elixir of Enchantment," and "Midnight Spell".
🛍️ Spooky Shopping: Explore our charming downtown shops, each offering bewitching Halloween-themed items and unique finds. Whether you're hunting for the perfect costume accessory, décor for your haunted home, or a magical gift, our local boutiques have everything you need to make this Halloween unforgettable.
🎶 Live Music: Enjoy enchanting tunes by Twist of Fate, setting the perfect spooky vibe on St. Clair Street.
🃏 Intuitive Card/Psychic Readings: Peer into the future and uncover secrets as skilled intuitive readers offer throughout the evening on St. Clair Street.
📍Make a stop in a few or all of the participating locations. Feel free to make a stop with the group, or break off into your own.
​This event is FREE to participate. All purchases will be made at participating venues.
How to Join
Gather Your Coven: Invite your friends, sisters, and fellow witches to join you on this magical cocktail stroll.
Dress to Impress: While dressing in costume is encouraged, feel free to come as you are and soak in the enchantment.
Explore and Enjoy: Join us at the event starting point at Capital City Museum to take photos. Then, embark on a whimsical journey through the participating bars, restaurants and shops. Feel free to walk around with the group or break off into your own.
Thanks again to Presenting: Sponsor Community Trust Bank
Celebrate Together: Raise your glasses, share laughter, and make memories as you experience the charm of Downtown Frankfort under the spell of Witches Night Out.