Community Calendar

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.

Recovery Awareness Day is Voices of Hope's biggest event of the year! The celebration will take place on Saturday, September 5, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Gatton Park in Lexington.

Come for live music on the big stage and hear from special guest speakers. Join us at the beautiful new, grassy amphitheater and park in downtown Lexington. Bring your chairs and blankets and settle in for a special time with family and friends.

This year's theme, Hope Out Loud, celebrates resilience and community with live music, family fun, kids' play areas, vendors, free food, and opportunities to uplift the voices of individuals and families impacted by substance use.

Free parking is available just steps from the park. Paid parking is nearby.

Learn more here: https://voicesofhopelex.org/events/recovery-awareness-day/

Two artists. Two distinctive perspectives. One compelling exhibition.
Gravity and Its Opposite brings together the work of Graham Pohl and John Lackey in a visual conversation exploring contrast, movement, tension, and the forces that ground us—or set us free.
Discover what happens when two creative perspectives meet somewhere between being grounded and breaking free.

Big in the Bluegrass | Friday, September 11 | 6:00–10:00 p.m. | The Burl
Experience Lexington's ultimate 90's festival at Big in the Bluegrass, a one-of-a-kind, festival-style fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass.
Enjoy an evening featuring live music from Saved By the 90's, an open bar, food from local favorites, interactive games, karaoke, silent and live auctions, photo opportunities, and more. Whether you're reliving your favorite decade or discovering it for the first time, Big in the Bluegrass is the perfect night out with friends—all while supporting life-changing mentoring relationships for local youth across Central Kentucky.
Dust off your flannel, grab your crew, and join us for a night of nostalgia, music, and fun for a great cause.
Purchase tickets today: https://shorturl.at/2oI2x

It's Lexington’s biggest pool party JUST FOR DOGS!
There's something for everyone! Your pup can splash and play with their furry friends, and you can browse local vendors and shop exclusive Lexington Humane Society merch! (Added benefit to the fun? Purchasing your ticket helps LHS continue to care for over 4,000 animals each year! And yes...you read that right...4,000!)

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.

The largest community festival with live music and performances all day, UK GAME, Market vendors, FREE Kidzone and Ag Row!

Join us for the 9th annual Lexington Legendary Book Bash on 9/12/2026 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown, Lexington.

Ashland Terrace, a local non-profit senior living community for ladies 60+, is hosting a free outdoor concert on the back porch. Bring a blanket or chair and come enjoy the music and the energy this band brings!

King Solomon No. 8 Masonic Lodge will host a community fundraiser at the Leestown Road Kroger location in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Proceeds will support the lodge’s youth program, Knights of Pythagoras (KOP).
KOP’s primary goal is to help keep young boys off the streets by providing more than just slogans about motivation. The program works to deliver critical hard and soft skills young men need to succeed—skills designed to develop character, discipline, and prepare them for leadership at the highest levels of society.
Community members are invited to stop by during the event to learn more about KOP and contribute to the program’s continued efforts.
Event Details
• Organization: King Solomon No. 8 Masonic Lodge
• Youth Program: Knights of Pythagoras (KOP)
• Fundraiser Location: Leestown Road Kroger (Lexington, KY)
• Dates/Times: September 12–13, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Donation Information
Donations will be accepted in person as:
• Cash
• Cash App: $KingSolomonLodgeNo8
When donating through Cash App, contributors should specify: “KOP.” 100% of donations marked for KOP will go toward the Knights of Pythagoras program.

Get ready for the hard-hitting, fast-paced thrill of live roller derby! Roller Derby of Central Kentucky (ROCK) returns to the Central Bank Center for an adrenaline-fueled 2026 home season. Every event is a doubleheader, giving you two games for the price of one. Catch our A-team, the ROCKstars, at 5:00 PM, followed by the IndieROCKers at 7:00 PM.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-timer, our games are family-friendly and packed with excitement. Grab some snacks at the concessions, hit the merch table for some fresh gear, and support a great cause—ROCK is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with a different local charity for every home game.

We are volunteer-run and are always recruiting skaters, volunteers, referees, and non-skating officials.

GET SEPTEMBER 12 TICKETS HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rock-vs-cincinnati-and-lafayette-roller-derby

Get your discounted season pass here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rock-2026-season-tickets

To learn more, visit: https://rollerderbyofcentralky.com/

The 3rd Annual Central Kentucky Sing is coming to Butler County High School on Saturday, September 12 at 6:00 PM, and we’re bringing together an incredible lineup for one unforgettable night!
 The Kingsmen (featuring the Big & Live Band) • The Inspirations • Scotty Inman • United Quartet • Danny Funderburk • Josh Franks as emcee • Plus an All-Star Jam Session!
No admission! A generous offering will be received.
Help us spread the word by answering these two questions:  Who are you bringing with you?  Which artist are you most excited to hear?
Every like, comment, and share helps more people discover this event. We can’t wait to worship together and enjoy a great night of Southern Gospel music in Central Kentucky!
 Butler County High School Gymnasium  Saturday, September 12, 2026  6:00 PM

King Solomon No. 8 Masonic Lodge will host a community fundraiser at the Leestown Road Kroger location in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, September 12 and Friday, September 13, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Proceeds will support the lodge’s youth program, Knights of Pythagoras (KOP).
KOP’s primary goal is to help keep young boys off the streets by providing more than just slogans about motivation. The program works to deliver critical hard and soft skills young men need to succeed—skills designed to develop character, discipline, and prepare them for leadership at the highest levels of society.
Community members are invited to stop by during the event to learn more about KOP and contribute to the program’s continued efforts.
Event Details
• Organization: King Solomon No. 8 Masonic Lodge
• Youth Program: Knights of Pythagoras (KOP)
• Fundraiser Location: Leestown Road Kroger (Lexington, KY)
• Dates/Times: September 12–13, 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Donation Information
Donations will be accepted in person as:
• Cash
• Cash App: $KingSolomonLodgeNo8
When donating through Cash App, contributors should specify: “KOP.” 100% of donations marked for KOP will go toward the Knights of Pythagoras program.

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).

Clouds are more than just fluffy pillows in the sky. They can evoke feelings of wonder, sadness, awe, and grief. They can paint the heavens or just act as portals to something greater than earth. Local artist Jonathan Scott has captured clouds in a series of paintings entitled "Look to the Skies." Join us for a free artist reception at Ahava Center for Spiritual Living in Lexington to view his work, enjoy small bites and take a brief respite from the bustle of back-to-school.

Carnegie Classics: Pride & Prejudice Regency Romance Discussion with Gwenda Bond and Maggie Garnett

Take a journey through Regency Romances during this discussion with author Gwenda Bond and romance expert Maggie Garnett

Thursday, September 17, 7:00 PM
at Joseph-Beth Booksellers

161 Lexington Green Cir
Lexington, KY 40503

https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/carnegie-classics-pride-prejudice-regency-romance-discussion-with-gwenda-bond-and-maggie-garnett/

https://www.facebook.com/share/199r5xgU9w/

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
251 W Second St Lexington 40507
info@carnegiecenterlex.org
859-254-4175

Join us at Woodford Theatre for our first production of our 2026-2027 Season of Radical Joy, FOOTLOOSE! The Musical!
SEPTEMBER 18 - OCTOBER 4, 2026

Footloose will run three weekends.
September 18th-20th, 25th-27th, and October 2nd-4th.
Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Rated PG13.

When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, he is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. But he’s not prepared for the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, who is determined to exercise control over the town’s youth. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. The heartfelt story that emerges pins a father longing for the son he lost against a young man aching for the father who walked out on him.

To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated Top 40 score, augmented with dynamic new songs, Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people while guiding them with a warm heart and open mind.

WE HOPE YOU'LL CUT FOOTLOOSE WITH US THIS FALL SEASON!

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.

Join us for Starting Gate Storytime at Keeneland Library, where the horse is front and center in live readings of select children’s stories. Each book is paired with a literacy, art, history, industry awareness, or STEM activity, and Keeneland Kids Club’s favorite mascot Buckles will be on hand to brush up on his reading and spend time with young racing fans and horse lovers.

This series is ideal for learners ages 3 through 7. Starting Gate Storytime programs are free but book your spot soon, because these tickets are sure to move fast out of the starting gate!

UK HealthCare and UK Cooperative Extension Service present the Be Healthy Bash.

Eat, play and kick off fall with our free family-friendly health and wellness festival. The Be Healthy Bash is open to the public and will take place rain or shine!

Join us for food, fun and prizes.

Ichthus 2026 is a one-day outdoor event with the mission of bringing together people in community for family-friendly fun & fellowship through Christian music and message. Saturday afternoon and evening will feature great Christian Indie Bands! Please check the website for regular updates. Get your tickets early for the best pricing.

What: Ichthus 2026
Where: Servant Heart Farm (Ichthus Farm) – 9355 Harrodsburg Road, Wilmore, KY
When: Saturday – September 19, 2026 – 2:00 PM – 10:30PM

Website: www.ichthusfest.org

On September 19th, we invite you to celebrate International Book Project's six-decade-long legacy while also helping redouble our efforts and continue our vital work of promoting literacy around the world. Join us at ArtsPlace on 161 N Mill St in Lexington, Kentucky, for an evening of fun, games, books, cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and more. Come prepared to chat with fellow book lovers about your latest read while you browse an expansive and creative selection of silent auction items, including unforgettable experiences, bookish gift baskets, and fine jewelry! Try your luck at the bourbon pull or complete your "passport" stamps at various book-themed activities for the chance to win a year's subscription to Book of the Month! All proceeds will directly benefit International Book Project's mission to promote literacy worldwide.