May 04 Saturday
Over 50 of the best watercolor paintings curated by the Kentucky Watercolor Society are on display at the Artists’ Attic gallery walls. Each painting tells a different story by engaging the viewer through creative expression. View a broad range of techniques and subjects such as representational and abstract compositions, densely layered paintings as well as works that exemplify the power of transparency, large and small paintings, landscapes, still-life, animals and more.
May 05 Sunday
Presented by PAINT PARTIES PLUS!Join us for the 2nd Annual Break A Leg 5K on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm at Berea Community Park/Trail as we raise funds to support the Spotlight Acting School.
RACE FEATURES
Scenic race through Berea Community Park and the Berea City Trail on paved trail surfacesCommemorative race T-shirts (While supplies last)Free race photosAwards for the Top 5 Male/Female Overall finishersCostume contest--Prize for the Most Creative Costume!!Finish Line Dance Contest--Show us your best dance moves as you cross the finish line. Prize for the most unique and fun dance!Form a Social Team to expand your race experience -- Prize for the largest team!5K run/walk, 1 mile walk and virtual optionsMusic, food, fun and fellowship!Our race benefits Spotlight Acting School.
Spotlight Acting School is a theatre school for children from ages 4 to 18. Our purpose is to provide a creative environment for children who want to learn about performing on stage and to foster a life-long appreciation for the arts. The classes are designed not only to expose children to the various aspects of the theatre but also to teach them how to be comfortable in front of an audience which is a valuable skill for a lifetime. Spotlight Acting School has a standing tradition and goal to turn no student away regardless of the ability to pay tuition. In addition Spotlight Acting School is dedicated to the inclusion of children with various physical and mental disabilities to share in the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. All children are taught to work together and support each other in producing each performance.
PACKET PICKUP --- Our packet pickup will be on race morning (Sunday, May 5th) from 12:45-2:00pm at the Berea Community Park. There is no advanced day packet pickup for this race.
Sistah LaLa (La'Shelle Allen) performs a concert as part of the Lexington Public Library's Kentucky Legend series. Sistah LaLa is a classically trained singer who has been sharing her gifts with the world for over three decades. Now based in Berea, Kentucky, she is blessed with an incredible voice, and has performed with opera companies across America including the MET and Cincinnati Opera. As an artist, she has devoted much of her career to re-introduce the importance of the the American Negro Spiritual to the 21st century through her Spirituals in Motion project.
May 07 Tuesday
Drop in to Central to watch the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest Semi-Final in our Farish Theater.
We will briefly explain the history and voting process for Eurovision newbies, then watch the performance from each country. As with any good Eurovision watch party, there will be bingo, international snacks, and a costume contest. All ages are welcome!
WUKY Urban Art Collection Art Exhibition "The Crown" Art Gallery Opening/Reception at The Gallery at WUKY, 2640 Spurr Road, Lexington on May 7th from 6 PM to 7:30 PM. Tour the WUKY Art Gallery and meet the artists. This is a free event and open to the public.
WUKY presents Urban Art Exhibition "The Crown" at WUKY Art Gallery located at 2640 Spurr Road, Lexington on May 7th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. View the exhibit and meet the featured artists. FREE EVENT AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
May 10 Friday
Here is Rydell High’s senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding “Burger Palace Boys” and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking “Pink Ladies” in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head “greaser” Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their “Summer Nights” as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as “Greased Lightnin’,” “It’s Raining on Prom Night,” “Alone at the Drive-In Movie” recalling the music of Buddy Holly, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley that became the soundtrack of a generation.
Dates + Times:
Friday, May 10th - 7:30pmSaturday, May 11th - 7:30pmSunday, May 12th - 2pm
Friday, May 17th - 7:30pmSaturday, May 18th - 7:30pmSunday, May 19th - 2pm
Friday, May 24th - 7:30pmSaturday, May 25th - 7:30pmSunday, May 26th - 2pm
May 11 Saturday
The McLain Family band perform a free live concert as part of the Lexington Public Library's series Kentucky Legends.
Hailing from Eastern Kentucky's Appalachian Mountains, The McLain Family Band have become internationally known as one of the most spontaneous, creative and spirited groups performing original and traditional bluegrass music. Since 1968, they have performed in 64 countries and all 50 states, and are recipients of the International Bluegrass Music Association's Distinguished Achievement Award. They have appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Center, and the Grand Ole Opry. The McLain Family Band combines the vocal and instrumental talents of Raymond W. McLain, Ruth McLain, Al White, Alice McLain White, and Daxson Lewis.
Enjoy a fun, festive evening which includes watching seven couples compete to win the mirror ball trophy and raise money for local charities! You can vote for your favorite couple, enjoy a fantastic dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions, a bourbon pull, dancing for all after the competition, a late night taco bar and more! Join the Rotary Club of Lexington in supporting wonderful local charities including our main beneficiary Surgery on Sunday!
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
Join us for an event that is very different from a traditional murder mystery dinner show. Our actors are not dressed in costume and are hidden in the audience! This results in a fun, social and interactive evening suitable for all adults.
Each ticket includes our signature award-winning murder mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
Happens on the following Dates:May 11, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDTMay 25, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDTJun 8, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDTJun 22, 2024, 6:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: EDT
May 15 Wednesday
What's Brewing at WUKY..Meet Bryan Lane, WUKY General Manager on May 15th from 9 AM to 10 :30 AM. We want to meet and hear from you, our listeners. Free Event and Open to the Public.
What's Brewing at WUKY.....Meet Bryan Lane, WUKY General Manager at WUKY Station, 2640 Spurr Road on May 15th from 9 AM to 10:30 AM. We want to hear from you ..our listeners...our sponsors....Free event and open to public.
May 17 Friday
Art on the Town at Tandy Park celebrates local artists, live music, and local food!
Shop from over a dozen local artists and authors for paintings, drawings, jewelry, books, sculptures, skincare, and more!
Enjoy live music by Regina Mickens and Olmeda's Mexican Grill on Wheels!
Art on the Town is a program of the City of Lexington and supported by VisitLex, The Knight Foundation, and the Bluegrass Community Foundation.
Experience a delightful evening with your friends, indulging in curated selections from local vendors, sampling delectable treats crafted by food artisans, and discovering glamorous pamper sets. VIP tickets offer exclusive early access shopping, a "Build your own Cheesecake Bar" from The Cake Shop, a grab bag of goodies, and a luxurious silk robe for an extra touch of elegance. Join us for a night of shopping, sweets, and pampering!Proceeds to benefit The Love and Grace Foundation and Avonlea Place in honor of National Foster Care Month!
May 18 Saturday
You're invited to "commUNITY," a free art showcase and resource fair at the Charles Young Center on Saturday, May 18, from 1 - 5 PM!
The showcase will feature a variety of art focused on unity and health by youth and adult #IChampionHealth Community Health Champions. Additionally, you can explore local community resources, including job opportunities, training programs, and health services.
🤝 Resource Fair: 1 - 5 PM 🎪🎤 Showcase: 2:30 - 4 PM 🖼️🍕 Food and Fair: 4 - 5 PM 🆓
#IChampionHealth is a partnership between the UK PREVENT Community-Engaged Alliance, Operation Making A Change, and the United Way of the Bluegrass dedicated to improving health for all in Lexington.
This event is supported by funds made available by the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Office of Health Equity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, under RFA-OT21-2103. The contents of the event are those of the event hosts and do not necessarily represent the official position of or endorsement by the Kentucky Department for Public Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
SATURDAY, MAY 18, 20247:30 PMMÉLISSE BRUNET, Music Director
LexPhil’s powerful season finale opens with the Kentucky premiere of Soul of Remembrance, the second movement of composer and pianist Mary D. Watkins’ Five Movements in Color for full orchestra. Watkins describes Soul of Remembrance as “the collective moan of a profound grief felt by the newly-arrived Africans, who found themselves in a strange land, dealing with the loss of the only life they had known and leaving behind the comforts of family and friends.”
Then, a highlight of the season, LexPhil will present the world premiere of Composer-in-Residence Shawn E. Okpebholo’s Two Black Churches, a LexPhil co-commissioned arrangement for full orchestra featuring acclaimed baritone Will Liverman. This poignant work, originally scored for piano and baritone and commissioned by Will Liverman, reflects on the racist attacks on the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in Birmingham, Alabama in 1963, and the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston, South Carolina in 2015. The season concludes with Saint-Saëns triumphant Symphony No. 3, known as the “Organ Symphony,” featuring the resonant power of Singletary Center’s pipe organ.
Prior to Two Black Churches, join us for a free pre-concert lecture with Music Director Mélisse Brunet for an exclusive, in-depth look Inside the Score at 6:30PM in the Presidents Room. Seating is limited, so arrive early!
Tickets on sale now at lexphil.org/two-black-churches
May 21 Tuesday
May 23 Thursday
Test your Mary and Abraham Lincoln knowledge at trivia night hosted by the Mary Todd Lincoln House at the Old North Bar located in the Greyline Station in Lexington. Food/drinks for purchase and a chance to pose at a Mary and Abe selfie station. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners!
May 24 Friday
May 25 Saturday
This Is a vendor market with a metaphysical flair. The event will be a 2-day event, Sat. 5/25 and Sun. 5/26 from Noon to 7pm both days. This market is Free to the public and will have a variety of artisans, craftsmen, and divination options. Everything from handmade candles, crystals, jewelry, wood crafts, and so much more. plan now to come out and join us for the fun, restaurant/bar (Barrel 53) on site will be doing and event themed drink and dinner specials.