May 22 Thursday
The Food Connection at the University of Kentucky and FoodChain are joining forces to combine their signature events into a multi-day series May 21-23, 2025. The 7th Annual Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit will commence the afternoon of Wednesday, May 21st and continue all day on Thursday, May 22nd. The week will conclude with F.E.A.S.T., FoodChain’s annual fundraising event at Fasig-Tipton.The Kentucky Local Food System Summit x F.E.A.S.T. 2025 is a three day celebration of local food, farms, and chefs in Lexington, Kentucky. This collaboration between The Food Connection, Holly Hill & Co, and FoodChain is the culmination of seven years of food system development, bringing national talent to join Kentucky changemakers in crafting incredible farm to table tasting menus while inviting conversation, knowledge sharing, and real time solution building across food system sectors. This is a time for sharing best practices, networking, and cultivating a thoughtful food system for all, expertly accompanied by the bounty of Kentucky farms, culinary acumen, artistic expression, and musical talent.Wednesday May 21: Day 1 of Summit 1-6pmThursday May 22: Day 2 of Summit 9am-4pmFriday May 23: F.E.A.S.T. for FoodChain 6pm-9pm
America’s largest interactive comedy murder 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 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 mystery dinner theatre show, along with a full plated dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of surprises during the show.
May 23 Friday
Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.
May 24 Saturday
May 25 Sunday
Summer is coming - get outside! Come out and support local creative makers at our Sunday Pop-Up in May at Hamburg. We set up outside of Regal Cinema - 60+ vendors.
May 26 Monday
May 27 Tuesday
May 28 Wednesday
Mayor Linda Gorton will introduce Dr Jeremy Popkin who will give a PowerPoint illustrated lecture about the true history of downtown Lexington's 250 years of history and present the new book "Gratz Park, the Heart of Historic Lexington". Entertaining and informative tails of slavery, free blacks living a few doors down from the Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan, murder fueled by jealousy , Jim Crow and the colored reading room, the cholera epidemic and unique and outstanding architecture.
May 29 Thursday
May 30 Friday
May 31 Saturday
Friends and neighbors will be selling their gently used, quality clothes outside Immanuel Baptist Church on Tates Creek Road. You will be able to find clothes for women, men, children and maternity at great prices!
Community Block Fair: The Impact of Incarceration on the Family
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Historic St. Paul AME Church251 North Upper Street (Entire block between Third and Mechanic Streets)
Join us for a day of networking, community fun, and valuable onsite resources! This event is dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for families and children affected by incarceration.
Enjoy:• 🎉 Fun & Games• 🎉 Children's Games• 🍽️ Food• 🤝 Networking Opportunities• 🛠️ Onsite Assistance
Explore Resources For:• Emotional support for families• Housing and practical needs assistance• Job training and employment support
Everyone is welcome! Come together to learn, connect, and uplift our community.
Join the Imperial Court of Kentucky at The Bar Complex on Sat 31 May at 8:00 pm as we celebrate a wonderful year of pageantry!
The winners and first runner ups of the Imperial Court of Kentucky Pageantry System will all be competing for the title of Imperial Court of Kentucky Ultimate Entertainer of the Year.
Net proceeds to benefit the winner’s charity of choice.
Jun 01 Sunday
Jun 04 Wednesday
Get ready for a fun and unforgettable month of fundraising!Join us as Emperor 43 shares all the inside scoop on all the exciting happenings for the month. Emperor 43 will be joined by an extra special guest, which will be … tune in the first Wednesday of every month via Facebook Live to find out.
Jun 05 Thursday
Endless Summer brings the heat with vibrant works from 20 incredible artists. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and live music by Ben Lacy at this group exhibition that celebrates the colors, moods and memories that make summer unforgettable. "The Twenty" is an elite collective of acclaimed artists and associate members of the Artists’ Attic located in Lexington, Ky.