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 31 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.
Jun 01 Saturday
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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
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.
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Jul 19 Friday
Enjoy live music by Warren Byrom and Chris Sullivan and food from Cardira's Colombian Food!
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