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.

Join us every other month for Book Bingo, where you can walk away a winner with prizes from both International Book Project and Wise Bird Cider. Book sales will begin at 6 PM, and bingo will kick off at 7 PM with rounds for both grown-ups and kids! (Kids' sheets are free, adult sheets are pay-what-you-can). You could walk away with some great reads, gift cards, or swag from your favorite cidery--not sure if bingo is your game? You can support just by grabbing your fave cider anytime between 6-9 PM! We'll be giving back 10% of our cider sales to support IBP, so they can continue the good work they do for our community and beyond. Or you can shop IBP's pop-up book store and enjoy a quiet evening on the patio with your newest read! There are so many ways to be a part of this evening...and so many chances to have FUN!

Beginner square dance lessons...Tuesday nights 7-9 and Saturday mornings 10-noon. First 2 lessons are FREE to "try it out". NO partner or prior experience needed, just the desire to have fun. Offers light physical exercise and mental stimulation while meeting new people and making lifelong friends.

Sculpture Trail Club with WalkBike Frankfort
Every 1st Wednesday April-October, 6-7pm EST
May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7

FREE | Donations welcome | Please register

Josephine Sculpture Park is partnering with WalkBike Frankfort to host a monthly, social all-paces (run, walk, jog) club! Explore the park’s 2 miles of trails at your own pace with new and familiar friends.

This series is part of Josephine Sculpture Park's Wellness in the Wild program, strengthening community health through outdoor movement, the arts, and connection.

Keeneland Library will host Lenny Shulman in discussion of "A.P. Indy: Champion Racehorse and Breed-Shaping Sire."

As a son of Seattle Slew and a grandson of Secretariat—both Triple Crown winners—A.P. Indy was destined for racing glory. But he still had to go out and earn it. Overcoming physical ailments that would have stopped lesser athletes, A.P. Indy won the Belmont Stakes and Breeders’ Cup Classic to become 1992’s Horse of the Year. Although he retired from the track in 1993, his influence on the sport remains unmatched. While standing stud at his birthplace, Lane’s End Farm in Versailles, Kentucky, A.P. Indy sired a number of the best racehorses on the planet, and some of his progeny would follow suit.

A.P. Indy details this extraordinary Thoroughbred’s life and how he impacted the entire racing industry along the way. Author Lenny Shulman captures his personal connection to A.P. Indy and shares the stories of those who shaped the champion’s incredible ride—including his trainer, owners, breeders, groom, and jockey—giving readers an inside look at the never-before-seen dynamics of the stall, track, and paddock.

Lenny Shulman is the author of several books including "Head to Head: Conversations with a Generation of Horse Racing Legends," "Justify: 111 Days to Triple Crown Glory," and "Ride of Their Lives: The Triumphs and Turmoil of Racing’s Top Jockeys." For 20 years, he served as features editor of the Blood-Horse. His awards include an Emmy for television writing and the Walter Haight Award for career excellence in turf writing.

Allegro Dance Project is celebrating 12 years of inclusive and accessible dance! Expressions is all about how we visualize, vocalize & share our most inner thoughts and feelings. It's a celebration of free speech - a platform for amplifying creative voices and an exploration of the many forms & impacts of censorship, expressed through an exciting blend of contemporary dance, aerial circus arts and live original music. Allegro is also delighted to launch their new Apprenticeship program in conjunction with this performance premiere. Allegro Dance Project has always valued inclusion, accessibility and representation, now, through this “dream within a dream”, they move to offer an inclusive way to continue to advance skills and experiences, a space to let creative voices be heard and the support needed to help individuals transform from students into artists. Participants from Allegro's Inclusive Dance Outreach and Adaptive Dance programs will also join the professional company dancers on stage for two pieces of the show as a celebration of inclusion! This event includes food trucks (Spotz Gelato & Tacos el Tio/Olmeda's Mexican Grill on Wheels) and a silent auction in the Encore Room to help raise support for Allegro Dance Project's Inclusive Dance Outreach Program, providing free dance outreach for 1,650 individuals with disabilities throughout central Kentucky each season! Food vendors and the silent auction will open 1 hour prior to each show time and remain open through the end of intermission.

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.

Families with children in grades K-12 are invited to attend this FREE event.

Enjoy food, activities for kids, books and children receive a backpack filled with school supplies!

August 8th from 9:30AM to 11:30AM

No registration required.

Made possible by: the LG&E and KU Foundation, Whitaker Bank, Health First Bluegrass and Advantage Air

https://carnegiecenterlex.org/event/back-to-school-bash-2/

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning
251 W Second St Lexington 40507
859-254-4175

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.

Allegro Dance Project is celebrating 12 years of inclusive and accessible dance! Expressions is all about how we visualize, vocalize & share our most inner thoughts and feelings. It's a celebration of free speech - a platform for amplifying creative voices and an exploration of the many forms & impacts of censorship, expressed through an exciting blend of contemporary dance, aerial circus arts and live original music. Allegro is also delighted to launch their new Apprenticeship program in conjunction with this performance premiere. Allegro Dance Project has always valued inclusion, accessibility and representation, now, through this “dream within a dream”, they move to offer an inclusive way to continue to advance skills and experiences, a space to let creative voices be heard and the support needed to help individuals transform from students into artists. Participants from Allegro's Inclusive Dance Outreach and Adaptive Dance programs will also join the professional company dancers on stage for two pieces of the show as a celebration of inclusion! This event includes food trucks (Spotz Gelato & Tacos el Tio/Olmeda's Mexican Grill on Wheels) and a silent auction in the Encore Room to help raise support for Allegro Dance Project's Inclusive Dance Outreach Program, providing free dance outreach for 1,650 individuals with disabilities throughout central Kentucky each season! Food vendors and the silent auction will open 1 hour prior to each show time and remain open through the end of intermission.

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 AUGUST 8 TICKETS HERE: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/rock-vs-arch-rival-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/

Allegro Dance Project is celebrating 12 years of inclusive and accessible dance! Expressions is all about how we visualize, vocalize & share our most inner thoughts and feelings. It's a celebration of free speech - a platform for amplifying creative voices and an exploration of the many forms & impacts of censorship, expressed through an exciting blend of contemporary dance, aerial circus arts and live original music. Allegro is also delighted to launch their new Apprenticeship program in conjunction with this performance premiere. Allegro Dance Project has always valued inclusion, accessibility and representation, now, through this “dream within a dream”, they move to offer an inclusive way to continue to advance skills and experiences, a space to let creative voices be heard and the support needed to help individuals transform from students into artists. Participants from Allegro's Inclusive Dance Outreach and Adaptive Dance programs will also join the professional company dancers on stage for two pieces of the show as a celebration of inclusion! This event includes food trucks (Spotz Gelato & Tacos el Tio/Olmeda's Mexican Grill on Wheels) and a silent auction in the Encore Room to help raise support for Allegro Dance Project's Inclusive Dance Outreach Program, providing free dance outreach for 1,650 individuals with disabilities throughout central Kentucky each season! Food vendors and the silent auction will open 1 hour prior to each show time and remain open through the end of intermission.

Allegro Dance Project is celebrating 12 years of inclusive and accessible dance! Expressions is all about how we visualize, vocalize & share our most inner thoughts and feelings. It's a celebration of free speech - a platform for amplifying creative voices and an exploration of the many forms & impacts of censorship, expressed through an exciting blend of contemporary dance, aerial circus arts and live original music. Allegro is also delighted to launch their new Apprenticeship program in conjunction with this performance premiere. Allegro Dance Project has always valued inclusion, accessibility and representation, now, through this “dream within a dream”, they move to offer an inclusive way to continue to advance skills and experiences, a space to let creative voices be heard and the support needed to help individuals transform from students into artists. Participants from Allegro's Inclusive Dance Outreach and Adaptive Dance programs will also join the professional company dancers on stage for two pieces of the show as a celebration of inclusion! This event includes food trucks (Spotz Gelato & Tacos el Tio/Olmeda's Mexican Grill on Wheels) and a silent auction in the Encore Room to help raise support for Allegro Dance Project's Inclusive Dance Outreach Program, providing free dance outreach for 1,650 individuals with disabilities throughout central Kentucky each season! Food vendors and the silent auction will open 1 hour prior to each show time and remain open through the end of intermission.

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).

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.

Luigart Gallery is proud to present Friends & Family Tour: Tales from the Oregon Coast, an exhibit of new paintings by John Lackey. The exhibit will run from August 18 -September 7, and a reception for the artist will take place Friday August 21 from 5-8 p.m. with a performance of a few original songs and poems by Lackey halfway through the evening.

The paintings are from photos taken by John last August when he and his wife, Jenny, visited many of their friends and family up and down the Oregon coast. It was their longest road trip since their wedding 35 years ago. The joy, excitement and freedom is evident in these paintings.

A Lexington native, John is a painter, printmaker and writer. John has written many poems, songs and fiction, much of which will be released in the upcoming year. He has created many book and album covers, as well as logos and posters for the likes of Wilco, Holler Poets Series and North Lime Coffee & Donuts.

Luigart Gallery is located at 110 Luigart Court, just off North Limestone between 7th Street and the railroad tracks.

Join us for an evening of drinks, dining and dancing! The Bluegrass Bash presented by Traditional Bank, is the annual fundraising event for Arbor Youth Services and supports the emergency shelter and programs to care for homeless and at-risk youth.

What to expect when you purchase a ticket to the Bluegrass Bash?

Start the night with a complimentary cocktail (or two) from Mane on Main’s wide assortment of libations, while you chat with your neighbors and connect with new friends. Browse the silent auction and bid on exciting items and artwork. Maybe try your luck with the Bourbon Pull or purchase a couple of tickets for the 50/50 raffle before enjoying a delicious meal curated by the Mane on Main chef’s and take a twirl around the dance floor. Watch the live 50/50 raffle drawing to see who will share the jackpot with Arbor Youth Services and collect any prizes you’ve won in the silent auction. End the night with the knowledge that not only did you have a lot of fun, you did a lot of good. All proceeds from the Bluegrass Bash support the at-risk kids at Arbor Youth Shelter.

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!

Join us at Wise Bird Cider for a fun evening of drinks, bingo, and, of course, books!

From 6-9pm, 10% of all cider and cocktail sales will be donated to International Book Project. IBP will also be hosting a pop-up book fair (everything $6 or less!) and BINGO! Every round has prizes - and bring the whole family! There will be two special bingo rounds for kids only.

Got your bingo buddy yet? Get ready to grab your cider, shake up your dauber, and get your pay-what-you-will bingo sheets: It's almost Book Bingo time!

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 every other month for Book Bingo, where you can walk away a winner with prizes from both International Book Project and Wise Bird Cider. Book sales will begin at 6 PM, and bingo will kick off at 7 PM with rounds for both grown-ups and kids! (Kids' sheets are free, adult sheets are pay-what-you-can). You could walk away with some great reads, gift cards, or swag from your favorite cidery--not sure if bingo is your game? You can support just by grabbing your fave cider anytime between 6-9 PM! We'll be giving back 10% of our cider sales to support IBP, so they can continue the good work they do for our community and beyond. Or you can shop IBP's pop-up book store and enjoy a quiet evening on the patio with your newest read! There are so many ways to be a part of this evening...and so many chances to have FUN!

Sculpture Trail Club with WalkBike Frankfort
Every 1st Wednesday April-October, 6-7pm EST
May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7

FREE | Donations welcome | Please register

Josephine Sculpture Park is partnering with WalkBike Frankfort to host a monthly, social all-paces (run, walk, jog) club! Explore the park’s 2 miles of trails at your own pace with new and familiar friends.

This series is part of Josephine Sculpture Park's Wellness in the Wild program, strengthening community health through outdoor movement, the arts, and connection.

Keeneland Library will host Avalyn Hunter in discussion of "Holy Bull: An Unconventional Path to Racing Glory."

Holy Bull’s path to glory was anything but ordinary. Born outside the Bluegrass and destined for racing’s blue-collar ranks, this gray colt did not inspire Triple Crown dreams. Yet owner and trainer Warren “Jimmy” Croll saw his champion’s potential. Croll and jockey Mike Smith took Holy Bull all the way to the Kentucky Derby, but a lethargic performance ended in a twelfth-place finish. This could have ended their aspirations, but the team came back stronger. Just weeks after the Derby, Holy Bull returned to dominate the rest of the racing season with incredible speed and drive.

Holy Bull: An Unconventional Path to Racing Glory captures the spirit of 1994’s Horse of the Year, following Holy Bull’s career from humble beginnings to the Hall of Fame and highlighting the experiences of the people behind his success. The result is a gripping portrait of a remarkable horse. A compelling account of an underdog’s rise to greatness, Holy Bull contains the grit of the stables and the thrill of the racetrack.

Avalyn Hunter is a nationally recognized authority on Thoroughbred pedigrees and racing history whose work has appeared in the Blood-Horse, Thoroughbred Times, Owner-Breeder International, MarketWatch, New York Breeder, and Louisiana Horse. She is the author of many equine-related titles, including "The Kentucky Oaks: 150 Years of Running for the Lilies" and "Dream Derby: The Myth and Legend of Black Gold."