Community Calendar

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

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.

Trick-or-treat straight from the trunk! Bring the kids, wear a costume (nothing scary, please), and enjoy a fun fall evening with candy from decorated trunks. Free and open to everyone. Wednesday, October 28, 5:30-7:00 PM in the lower parking lot at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church, 480 Duckers Road, Midway. More info: forksbaptist.org/trunks-of-treasure or call 859-873-1967.

On Thursday, October 29th, the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff will host the 10th Annual “Rise Up: A Tribute to Survivors,” Community Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. The event is held annually in the month of October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Rise Up will bring together community partners and survivors of domestic violence to continue our pursuit to end domestic violence in Lexington.

The event includes a resource fair with community partners, as well as a speaking program with community leaders and survivors of domestic violence. Throughout the event light refreshments will be served and family activities are available. Community members who have survived domestic violence are invited to speak during the open mic portion to tell their own stories. Finally, candles will be lit as a community to honor the victims and survivors of domestic violence.

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.

Step into a storybook winter world at Winter’s Gift, a holiday art exhibition inspired by life’s journeys, memories, and friendships. Explore original artwork and handmade gifts by local artists, each offering a little wonder and something meaningful to share. Come wander through the story—you never know what treasures you’ll find along the way!

The University of St. Andrews, in partnership with Bethel Church and the National Park Service (NPS), invites you to a special presentation, “People of Camp Nelson,” starting at 6:00 pm on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Bethel Church in Nicholasville, Kentucky.

The program shares new research and sheds light on the experiences of African American soldiers and civilians who experienced Camp Nelson during and after the Civil War, and commences the 6th Annual Luminaria and Memorial Walk the following evening at Camp Nelson National Monument.

Attendees are encouraged to bring and share connections to and research about Camp Nelson, Civil War Kentucky, and the African American experience.
Food and refreshments will be provided. The program is free and open to the public.

If you’re interested in attending, please reserve a seat here:

https://standrews.eu.qualtrics.com/.../SV_6XVu8zzGQvCWjf8

Amadeus Lex presents "Shadow of the Curtain," a chamber music concert. The weight of the Soviet empire couldn't stop Russian composer Shostakovich and Armenian composer Babajanian from writing great chamber music. Featuring Sila Darville, violin, Bailey Yates, violin, Jonathan Crosmer, viola, Luke Darville, cello, and Madeline Rogers, piano. Free admission; donations welcome!

We're doing it again — and bigger. From Saturday, Nov 7 at 12:00 AM ET through Sunday, Nov 8 at 12:00 AM ET, our table will run 24 straight hours of Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay (4th edition), live on stream, all to raise money for Extra Life, benefiting Norton Children's Hospital. This is the organizer's 10th year running these charity marathon sessions and the group's 2nd year together — six players, one GM, zero sleep (almost). Goal: $2,000 for Extra Life. Viewers can donate $5–$30 to influence the game live — force rerolls, trigger GM intrusions, summon random encounters, even name an NPC for the whole marathon. Every $250 raised unlocks a milestone, up to a grand finale at $2,000. Donate: https://dd.extra-life.org/teams/75073 — Watch live: https://www.twitch.tv/hackergiml3

Join the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging for the 16th Annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia. Clinicians and researchers from Boston University and the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will come together to share current findings, trends, and updates on dementia, particularly as they relate to Alzheimer’s disease and healthy brain aging.

The Markesbery Symposium is held annually in memory of the late William R. Markesbery, M.D., founding director of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Dr. Markesbery’s legacy of groundbreaking research has formed the bedrock for our quest to understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease and to improve the quality of life of older adults.

This year's keynote speaker will be Rhoda Au, Ph.D., Professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology, Neurology, Medicine and Epidemiology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and School of Public Health.

“Precision AD: Where We Are and Where We Could Be”

Leveraging technological advances in software, hardware, and deep machine learning/artificial intelligence analytic strategies, her current research objectives are to develop and validate globally feasible screening and monitoring tools for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and to redefine and generate multi-sensor digital biomarkers. Her strategic vision is to shift the focus on brain-related disorders to a broader emphasis on precision brain health.

The Symposium will also feature Sanders-Brown researchers & panelists.

Free Registration & Continental Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.

Talks begin at 9:00 a.m.

Bring your questions for the panel discussion with the experts

Register at https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa/events/16th-annual-markesbery-symposium-aging-dementia-2026-08-26t13-51-58 or call 859-323-5550 to register by phone.

Trims and Whims is an annual Holiday Craft Show held on the first weekend of November. Trims and Whims features 100+ booths, local authors, a kids make & take art room, and a tea room. The craft show is sponsored by the Kentucky Alpha Iota chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international nonprofit organization of women educators. Proceeds from this event go to charity, including scholarships for students pursuing a degree in education.

Church of the Savior Fall Craft and Vendor Fair is an annual event held on the first Saturday in November. We will have over 80 vendors selling a variety of handcrafted items or fine art. We also have several food trucks coming. Most importantly, 10% of vendor sales go to help struggling families at Christmas time. It is more than a craft fair; it's a ministry! Come do your Christmas shopping and help others at the same time!

Join the Mary Todd Lincoln House for a day-long event celebrating photography! Learn how tintypes are made with demonstrations by vintage photography specialist Mark Cornelison, check out rarely displayed antique portraits from the museum’s collection, and enjoy hands-on activities for children and the young-at-heart. Take your portrait for free at a selfie station or have your tintype made for an additional fee. And, of course, photography is permitted!

Activities are included with regular museum ticket ($15 adults; $6 youth ages 6-17; free under 5). Tintype portraits are $75. Free parking. Purchase tickets at www.mtlhouse.org or at the door. No reservations required.

Get ready to unleash your inner warrior! Join us every first Saturday of the month at noon for a free, introductory sword-fighting class where we'll go over the basics of HEMA. HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) is the study and practice of martial arts from the late middle ages to the early modern era. Our classes specialize in German longsword, along with a sampling of other sources. Meet us at noon at 172 Southgate Drive, Georgetown, KY 40324. Enter through the back door by the loading docks, where your epic training session begins.

This event is open to all adults aged 18 and older, so grab your friends and come prepared for some fun. Don’t forget to bring water to stay refreshed and be ready to break a sweat as you dive into the thrilling world of HEMA! To make things smoother, visit our website and sign the waiver in advance: https://hemalex.weebly.com/waiver.html. We'll see you on the battlefield! ⚔️🎉

The Carbajal family invites you to join us in celebrating Día de los Muertos — a day to honor and remember those who live on in our hearts. Come share food and drink, enjoy traditional Mexican dances, music, face painting, and activities for kids. You’ll also find beautiful community ofrendas, where you’re welcome to bring photos or memories of your loved ones — even your pets.
Come as you are, or dress in your favorite calavera style. Let’s celebrate life, memory, and the love that connects us all.

La familia Carbajal les invita a celebrar con nosotros el Día de los Muertos — un día para honrar y recordar a quienes viven en nuestro corazón. Habrá comida y bebidas, bailes tradicionales, música, pintura de caras y actividades para niños. También tendremos hermosas ofrendas comunitarias, donde pueden traer fotos o recuerdos de sus seres queridos — incluso de sus mascotas.
Vengan como son, o con su mejor estilo de calavera. Celebremos juntos la vida, la memoria y el amor que nos une.

The National Park Service (NPS) invites you to participate in the 6th Annual Luminaria and Memorial Walk which pays tribute to all freedom seekers who sought refuge at Camp Nelson during the Civil War. The special event starts at 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

On November 23, 1864, over 400 African American refugees, including the wives and children of US Colored Troops [USCT] were expelled from Camp Nelson during the Civil War. It was at least the eighth and largest expulsion of Black refugees from the base and resulted in the deaths of at least 102 souls. The November Expulsion led to the establishment of the Home for Colored Refugees at Camp Nelson and the Congressional act which emancipated the wives and children of USCT soldiers.

The special event features interpretive talks by NPS staff and invited guests and a guided walk to Graveyard No. 1, where over 400 luminaries will be light to honor the people expelled and other freedom seekers who sought refuge at Camp Nelson.

The program begins outside the Barracks building, located adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum, and is free and open to the public.

Tahlsound has been handed the reins to Lexington’s favorite fundraising music tribute concert !

This year we pay tribute to the red headed stranger aka, Willie Nelson in an effort to raise money for Rite Care of Kentucky, who's mission is to provide help for children with language and speech disorders. (https://ritecareofkentucky.org/)
Willie Hugh Nelson is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor, and activist who has been a central figure to American music since the 1950s. A pioneer of the outlaw country movement, Nelson's music is known for its jazz-influenced phrasing, inventive guitar playing, wide-ranging collaborations, and diverse style. He’s contributed to over 100 studio albums and written or co-written over 300 songs.

For the past 9 years, this event was hosted by Music for Mission at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Lexington. This year, the concerts (x2) will take place Saturday evening, November 7 and Sunday afternoon, November 8 at the Scottish Rites Concert Hall in Lexington, KY (intersection of Rosemont Garden and Clays Mill)
The venue offers excellent acoustics, as well as ample parking and comfortable padded seats.

Beverages from Cannabuzz will be available for purchase

Special thanks to the Josephine Artery Foundation for their support of this event

Happens on the following Dates:
Nov 7, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nov 8, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Trims and Whims is an annual Holiday Craft Show held on the first weekend of November. Trims and Whims features 100+ booths, local authors, a kids make & take art room, and a tea room. The craft show is sponsored by the Kentucky Alpha Iota chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international nonprofit organization of women educators. Proceeds from this event go to charity, including scholarships for students pursuing a degree in education.

Tahlsound has been handed the reins to Lexington’s favorite fundraising music tribute concert !

This year we pay tribute to the red headed stranger aka, Willie Nelson in an effort to raise money for Rite Care of Kentucky, who's mission is to provide help for children with language and speech disorders. (https://ritecareofkentucky.org/)
Willie Hugh Nelson is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor, and activist who has been a central figure to American music since the 1950s. A pioneer of the outlaw country movement, Nelson's music is known for its jazz-influenced phrasing, inventive guitar playing, wide-ranging collaborations, and diverse style. He’s contributed to over 100 studio albums and written or co-written over 300 songs.

For the past 9 years, this event was hosted by Music for Mission at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Lexington. This year, the concerts (x2) will take place Saturday evening, November 7 and Sunday afternoon, November 8 at the Scottish Rites Concert Hall in Lexington, KY (intersection of Rosemont Garden and Clays Mill)
The venue offers excellent acoustics, as well as ample parking and comfortable padded seats.

Beverages from Cannabuzz will be available for purchase

Special thanks to the Josephine Artery Foundation for their support of this event

Happens on the following Dates:
Nov 7, 2026, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Nov 8, 2026, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Join us for an evening of live jazz featuring the Marlin McKay Quintet, with special guest pianist Michael Kubicki
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-jazz-music-performance-tickets-2001096462387?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Bell Court Neighborhood Association is pleased to announce the publication of a new book, Bell Court: Historic Lexington's Timeless Jewel. The book will be unveiled at the Bell House on November 9th at 7 pm. A short talk and discussion will be followed with refreshments and the opportunity to purchase a book. For additional information, please contact michaelgriffin303@gmail.com.

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.

Join artist Dr. Jaleesa Wells for a hands-on fabric-strip weaving workshop connecting contemporary textile-making, Black American textile history, and the intertwined stories of Berea, Kentucky, and Camp Nelson. Using archival images from Berea College Archives printed on cotton muslin and the artist’s custom hand-dyed cotton canvas fabric, participants will create individual handwoven artworks that bring the past and the present into conversation.

Through cloth, color, and historical imagery, the workshop invites participants to reflect on Black Americans’ contributions to military service during the Civil War, the pursuit of freedom and self-determination, and the importance of Camp Nelson’s United States Colored Troops veterans and their families in establishing and shaping Berea’s community in the past and today. This workshop offers a hands-on way to engage with these histories and consider how they are remembered.

This is a free event. All materials are provided.
Participants will leave with completed artworks.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 2:00 PM 3:30 PM
Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen
307 Chestnut Street Berea, Kentucky, 40403

Learn more: https://www.bossirainbow.com/events/hands-on-textile-workshop

What happens when historical photographs become cloth, quilts become games, and archival discoveries inspire new artworks? Join Berea, KY artist Dr. Jaleesa Wells for a conversation about Black American textile traditions, storytelling, and the interconnected histories of art and community. Drawing on her Onyx Patchworks series, Wells will explore how she brings Berea’s histories into colorful textile works that invite people to look, play, and engage with the past.

This is a free event.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
Union Church Berea, 200 Prospect Street, Berea, Kentucky, 40403

Learn more: https://www.bossirainbow.com/events/in-conversation-black-american-textile-traditions

Produced by St. Andrews University’s Commemorative Cultures Project.
Photo Credit: Erica Chambers Photography

Woodford County Festival Of Trees is celebrating our 9th season. Decorated trees, a live tree, tree alternatives and holiday themed items will be located at businesses and civic locations throughout the county. This is a great opportunity to take your friends and family out to beautiful Woodford County, Downtown Midway and Versailles to see the trees visit local businesses and get in the holiday spirit. There is no cost to view the trees. However, if you find one you like, you can purchase raffle tickets on our website to try and win. All proceeds support youth in Woodford County. We hope to see you on the Trail of Trees & More.
wcfestivaloftrees.org