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
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 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.
May 27 Monday
Come for a night of Mystery and Mayhem at the Bell House 545 Sayer Ave April 27th featuring the Murder and Merriment theatrical company in support of Community Inspired Lexington. Belles, Bourbon & Belladonna: 1928" It's 1928 in the midst of Prohibition and Castle Distillery in Lexington, KY actively works with Bootlegger, Dutch Schultz from New York. Charles Castle is getting married, but someone will try to spoil the engagement party and murder occurs! The evening includes the Roaring twenties who done it, a great dinner catered by Savory Spreads, a silent auction, and an open bar beginning at 5:30. $70 per person. For more information contact Community Inspired Lexington Period Attire Requested
May 29 Wednesday
Join us for an event celebrating the Campus to Commons Bike and Pedestrian Trail! We’ll be unveiling preliminary plans for Lexington’s newest trail connection, celebrating National Bike Month, and mingling with fellow trail enthusiasts and community members.
Event Highlights:
🚴♂️ Get a first look! Explore the route and key features of the trail through displays, the newly released preliminary study and more.
🍩 Enjoy light refreshments from local panaderías/bakeries.
💬 Chat with experts who will be on hand to answer your questions.
🚸 Help shape our community for generations to come by sharing your thoughts and ideas about the trail.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP not required.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative project that promotes community connectivity. Let’s pedal and stroll towards a brighter future with Campus to Commons Trail! See you there!
May 31 Friday
Choir, organ, piano , flute and brass Blend in original compositions from composers Dr. Jullianna Horton Charnigo, organist and choir master at st John's. And guest conductor Raymond Horton, retired trombonist from the Louisville Philharmonic.Attendees are invited to meet the composers at a reception at the conclusion of the music.
Jun 01 Saturday
Jun 07 Friday
Jun 08 Saturday
Mutt Strut is one of our largest fundraising events of the year, with the money raised coming at a critical time when the number of animals in need is at its highest and donations are hard to come by. Your participation provides much-needed funds that allow us to save the sick, heal the injured, find homes for the homeless, and provide exceptional care to the over 4,000 animals we care for yearly.
Join us June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coldstream Park, where you can shop exclusive LHS merchandise, play games, support local vendors, and so much more!
BACK THIS YEAR is the Mutt Strut 5k! Lace up your sneakers, leash your running buddy, and get ready to run! The top three overall male and female finishers will take home a prize, so bring your A-game. Make sure to stick around for the afterparty!
Jun 09 Sunday
The Kenwick Neighborhood Association presents the 2024 Kenwick Bungalow Tour on Sunday, June 9th, 1-5 p.m. Eight homes and gardens will be stops on the tour. While every house may not be a bungalow, each one will show a different aspect of Kenwick’s unique personality. This event helps the Kenwick Neighborhood Association raise money for projects such as the Kenwick Victory Christian Church Community Garden, park updates, and helps fund neighborhood events.Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024, 1 to 5 p.m.Location: Ticket booklets can be picked up at the Victory Christian Church parking lot on the corner of Cramer and Owsley Avenues. Homes will be in the Kenwick neighborhood.Tickets: Available for $10 on the day of the tour, $8.50 for advance purchase tickets at www.kenwick.orgContact kenwickneighbors@gmail.com or call 859-221-8350 for more information.
The Mary Todd Lincoln House will host a FREE open house exploring the history of the property's varied residents and uses from the early 1800s to the present. Event runs 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. Recommended ages 12-up.
Join guests of honor Matthew and Karine Maynard of Maynard Studios as we raise funds to support land conservation at Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) and celebrate the Maynard’s significant contributions to the park and Commonwealth.
Enjoy an appetizer, dinner and dessert by True North Catering plus a cash bar with wine, beer and bourbon. Bid on uniquely Kentucky arts and culture experiences in our live and silent auctions. Round out the evening with a concert by innovative folk musician Kaia Kater, acclaimed by NPR’s Tiny Desk, Rolling Stone and The Guardian. Experience it all in JSP’s historic tobacco barn at Kentucky’s only sculpture park featuring 40 acres of over 70 artworks!
Barn Raisin’ is an intimate event with limited tickets. Purchase your tickets today. More information is available at josephinesculpturepark.org/barnraisin.
Lexington Chamber Chorale's Past and Present Miniature Masterpieces
Kentucky’s composers and poets of past and present populate the Chorale’s final season concert, Past and Present Miniature Masterpieces. A time-honored Chorale tradition, this blending of spoken word and song pays tribute to the musical and literary history of Kentucky with an eye on its present and future. This free concert, in the beautiful outdoor setting at Ashland, concludes with a preview of repertoire for our 2024-2025 season.
Sunday, June 9 (rain date on June 10) 2024, 5:00 p.m. Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
Jun 14 Friday
Jun 15 Saturday
Join us for the first annual mindful triathlon by Elemental Yoga & Wellness! We will start with a one hour vinyasa yoga flow to get you ready for the trails.
Followed by a gun shot start 5K trail run through beautiful Woodford County, KY.
We will end with the third event-a guided meditation in the meadow.
Come to run, practice yoga or meditate or just enjoy the festivities of the day. Food trucks, vendors, and a healing tent are open throughout the event.
Vendors and Food Trucks-we want you! Register to be a vendor at www.elementalyogawellness.com
Jun 21 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 Paris and the Water Spiders and food from Jasmine Rice!
Art on the Town is a program of the City of Lexington and supported by VisitLex, The Knight Foundation, and the Bluegrass Community Foundation.
Jun 28 Friday
Jun 29 Saturday
Jul 05 Friday