Community Calendar

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.

Keeneland Library will host Tom Durkin in discussion of "A Life’s Calling: The Voice Behind the World’s Greatest Horses."

Because of the great announcers of the 20th century, sports have become indelibly linked to the voices that describe the action. In horseracing, perhaps no single voice did as much to reshape, modernize, and improve the soundtrack of the sport as Tom Durkin.

In "A Life’s Calling: The Voice Behind the World’s Greatest Horse Races," Tom Durkin, alongside writers Paul Volponi and Lenny Shulman, shares his fascinating story of life in the backwater stops of the Midwest learning his craft of calling horseraces, working his way up to calling America’s greatest races. And then there came the day when he called the first-ever Breeders’ Cup and ended up at an after-party surrounded by Frank Sinatra, Elizabeth Taylor, and Cary Grant.

Tom Durkin is a retired American sportscaster specializing in Thoroughbred horse racing, and was the iconic voice of the Breeders’ Cup, Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes, the race caller for NBC Sports, and announcer for the New York Racing Association for more than two decades.

Lenny Shulman is an Emmy Award-winning television and film writer. He served 20 years as features editor of "Blood-Horse" magazine and is the author of multiple books on horse racing. He has received the Walter Haight Award for lifetime achievement as a turf writer.

Paul Volponi is the multi-award-winning, bestselling author of over 25 books. His novels "Black and White" and "The Final Four" have become staples in English coursework.

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.

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.

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.

Red Oaks Forest School Art Club
Every 2nd Saturday, 10 am-Noon
May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 14, & December 12
FREE | Please register

Josephine Sculpture Park partners up with Red Oaks Forest School to host a free, all-ages Art Club the second Saturday of each month! Art and nature are perfect partners. Creating art helps us explore our feelings and deepen observations of the world around us. Nature is constantly inspiring so many feelings, wonders, thoughts, questions, and more. Spending time in nature and making art, both help to reduce stress and explore feelings, which can be so important for kids, especially in underserved communities.

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

Celebrate Audiobook Month with us!🎧🌟
This June, we’re hosting a Cozy Audiobook Listening Party in celebration of Audiobook Month! Join us at International Book Project on Saturday, June 13 from 10-2 for a silent disco-style audiobook listening party. BYO headphones and current listen and we’ll provide coloring sheets, puzzles, and light refreshments! Feel free to wear your pj’s or bring a blanket for an extra comfy vibe. You’re also more than welcome to bring your own cozy craft to work on, as long as it is something that will not be disruptive to other attendees!
🎧Ten randomly chosen attendees will receive a free Libro.fm audiobook credit! Sign-ups for the drawing will be available in-person at the event.

Join the Secretariat Center for a special event! We are so thrilled to celebrate Cool Valley Cowboy and Lady’s Secret. This a free event open to all horse lovers, great for families, and open to the public. We would love to see everyone at our beautiful facility Saturday, June 13th, 2026 from 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Parking for this event will be across the lot directly across from us and free.

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.

In celebration of the 6th anniversary of the brewery, join us for our first ever Turtleback Jamboree! Live music all day from 1-9pm. Opening ceremony by Zack Poehlein of Derby City Midnight. Food by Lil Jumbo 1p-Sellout. Special Beer releases throughout the day. This is going to be one for the ages. Don't miss it.

Come join Lexington's premiere barbershop chorus for a fun afternoon of country & western music, plus plenty of our signature "dad jokes." The Kentuckians are a non-profit community chorus with members from all across central Kentucky. We sing in the classic a cappella style of a barbershop quartet, a uniquely American art form that is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Our shows are relaxed and family friendly, and we love sharing music with our community!

In order of appearance:

Letters of Acceptance -- lexington/louisville indie guitar pop
Altered Statesmen -- Nashville TN, deep ties to Lexington, kinda Tom-waits-y, you don't wanna miss this
And, Lexington's beloved Warren Byrom

9pm start. At the fabulous Green Lantern on Jefferson St.

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.

Danvile Summer Singers is a mixed choir now in its 39th year. It rehearses every Monday in June and July. Singers must be at least high school aged. There is no audition. The 2026 program will present American music in a wide variety of styles from the Revolutionary Era to the present. The final concert will be on Friday, July 30.

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.

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.

LEXINGTON, READY FOR A NIGHT OF SOULFUL FUN & VINTAGE GLAMOUR?

Step into a candlelit world where the Harlem Renaissance meets today’s vibe with the sensational Music & Comedy of Acute Inflections!

As seen on HBO and Amazon, this NYC-based Jazzy R&B duo delivers a sound fans of Erykah Badu and Billie Holiday will adore, with a fresh twist of timeless soul and modern charm.

Whether you’re in Gatsby glam or your own stylish flair, get ready for a Roaring 20s revival with a modern unplugged edge. Expect dynamic duets, clever comedy, and captivating freestyles with the chemistry of Lucy and Ricky.

And as a cute gesture, there will be complimentary snacks to enjoy throughout the show!

Over 50,000 fans have attended their sold-out shows across the U.S. and abroad, and with 1,000+ five-star reviews, it’s clear this experience is striking a chord with audiences everywhere.

Tickets are selling quickly for this playful couple’s performance on Tuesday, June 16th at Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center.

Located in the heart of downtown Lexington, inside a beautifully restored historic theater known for its rich cultural legacy and intimate acoustics, join us for a Harlem Nights inspired evening of soulful music, playful storytelling, and vintage glamour up close and personal.

* Your purchase helps support the Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring. *

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.

Singer-songwriter and creative community builder, Jeri Katherine Howell, welcomes people of all ages and levels of singing experience to Come Sing x City Parks, a seasonal, place-based folk music program that sparks creativity, connection and civic engagement through outdoor community singing circles in Frankfort, Kentucky. Come Sing will meet at the Leslie Morris Park (Fort Hill) Gippy Graham Shelter on April 15, May 13 and June 17 and at the Cove Spring Park & Nature Preserve (Lower) shelter on July 15, August 12 and September 16 — all from 6 to 8 PM. Each session will include introductions to one another and the park, simple warm-ups, group singing and closing reflections. Come as you are, sing as you are! Learn more and register at jerikatherinehowell.com/workshops.

This season of Come Sing x City Parks is in partnership with Frankfort Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites and is sponsored by Music to Life and the Kentucky Arts Council. The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports Come Sing x City Parks with state tax dollars from the Kentucky General Assembly in partnership with the America250KY Commission (for more information, visit history.ky.gov).

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.