Community Calendar

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.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

Exhibit: May 19 - June 25
Main Street Gallery
Opening Reception: Friday, May 22, 4:30-6 pm
There is something very satisfying about capturing an image quickly. Whether it’s an expression on a face, a moment of light that quickly moves on, or a movement soon stilled, being able to make that moment last is fulfilling as an artist. Connie Estes Beale says many of her better paintings and drawings are done spontaneously. “I think, as artists, too often we labor too long and lose the spark that intrigues.”

May 15-17 / 22-24 / 29-31, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

The tattooers of Goldenrod Tattoo in Gardenside are donating their time on May 23 to raise money for the Halfway Home animal rescue. Past years’ flash and a new sheet of designs will be available and 100% of proceeds will go to the rescue. As always, Halfway Home will have adoptable kitties at the event

Carried by the Wind: Expressive Arts Grief Workshop
Saturday, May 23, 1-3:30pm
$10 - Please register (age 18+)

Through nature connection, art making, and ritual, this expressive arts workshop offers a supportive space for adults experiencing grief to honor loved ones. Artist Mollie Rabiner will share her process behind creating JSP’s forthcoming Wind Phone installation. Then, licensed art therapist Danielle Creamer will facilitate a guided nature walk, collaborative altar creation, expressive art-making, and closing letter ritual. Participants are invited to acknowledge grief as a continuing expression of love.

This event is part of Josephine Sculpture Park's Wellness in the Wild program, strengthening community health through outdoor movement, the arts, and connection. The Wind Phone project is in partnership with the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children & Families and is supported by grants from South Arts and Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, which is supported by state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

May 15-17 / 22-24 / 29-31, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

May 15-17 / 22-24 / 29-31, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

Join us on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Coldstream Park for Lexington Humane Society’s annual "Mutt Strut" Walk-a-Thon, proudly presented by Hunter Faulconer, and sponsored by MetLife Pet Insurance, Nancy Barron & Associates, Inc. Investments, T-Fiber, and Traditional Bank.

This year’s Mutt Strut is more than just a walk—it’s a walk-a-thon fundraiser where individuals and teams come together to raise critical funds for animals in need. Participants are encouraged to set team/individual fundraising goals, rally support, and make a meaningful impact. The top three fundraising teams or individuals will win exciting prizes for their entire team! *Stay tuned for prizes announcement.*

This 1.5-mile walk-a-thon is all about having fun, getting active, and making a difference. Every dollar raised helps provide shelter, medical care, and adoption services to more than 4,000 animals each year—when they need it most.

Walk. Run. Fundraise. Save Lives.

Join the Lexington Humane Society on Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day), from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Coldstream Park for our annual "Mutt Strut" Walk-a-Thon, proudly presented by Hunter Faulconer.

This year’s Mutt Strut is more than just a walk—it’s a walk-a-thon fundraiser where individuals and teams come together to raise critical funds for animals in need. Participants are encouraged to set team/individual fundraising goals, rally support, and make a meaningful impact. The top three fundraising teams or individuals will win exciting prizes for their entire team! *Stay tuned for prizes announcement.*

This 1.5-mile walk-a-thon is all about having fun, getting active, and making a difference. Every dollar raised helps provide shelter, medical care, and adoption services to more than 4,000 animals each year—when they need it most.

Walk. Run. Fundraise. Save Lives.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

May 26, 6pm

Perfect Black Launch Featuring Crystal Wilkinson

Launch reception for Perfect Black: Poetry for the People, a Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative public art project that explores what it means to be Black in all of its richness and complexity.

Poems by Black writers will be displayed throughout Lexington at local businesses and organizations.

https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/perfect-black-launch-featuring-crystal-wilkinson/

Beginner square dance lessons...Tuesday nights 7-9 and Saturday mornings 10-noon. First 2 lessons are FREE to "try it out". NO partner or prior experience needed, just the desire to have fun. Offers light physical exercise and mental stimulation while meeting new people and making lifelong friends.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

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.

📣FREE BOOKS!📚

Did we get your attention? Free Book Friday is BACK at International Book Project on May 29th, but with a few changes.

🛍️Instead of a box, shoppers may now select up to one bag full of books per shopper. Please bring your own bag, and we request that it be standard-sized. If your toddler can fit in the bag, it's too big! We want to make sure that everyone has a fair chance to get books.

⏱️Hours have changed slightly! Free Book Friday will now take place from 10am-6pm, and there will be no limit on the number of books you can take after 5pm!

📚We have a wide variety of children's books and classroom sets of books that will be available at this event. Let your teacher friends know this is a great time to stock their classroom libraries!

❓Why are we giving these books away, anyway? We've gotten this question a lot and wanted to clear things up! We are a nonprofit focused on promoting literacy worldwide by providing donations of books to organizations around the globe. However, our warehouse is small, and the types of books our partners need are always fluctuating. Sometimes we need lots of kids' books, sometimes we need more medical textbooks, and so on! Since we don't always have room to store every book we may possibly need, we use Free Book Friday to give back to our community while also rotating the stock in our warehouse! This allows us to be as responsive as possible to our partners' donation requests, and also lets us thank our incredibly generous community for their ongoing support of our mission.

All of the other information regarding Free Book Friday remains the same: No purchase is necessary, but monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Only the books on the tables and blue carts marked "FREE" will be part of the giveaway. The books on the shelves will be for sale and all proceeds directly support IBP's operations.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

May 15-17 / 22-24 / 29-31, 2026
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm

Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.

The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.

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.

Featured artist Damon Farmer presents a world of whimsy, invention, and imagination through his captivating narrative paintings. Blending mechanical intrigue with fantastical subject matter, his work brings imagined realities to life with charm, creativity, and wonder.

A lively celebration of local AAPI artists, performers, musicians, and dancers. Plus food trucks and drinks. This event is free to the public. Rain date: Sunday, May 31st.