May 15 Friday
May 15-17 / 22-24 / 29-31, 2026Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30pmSundays at 2:00pm
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell’s new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo’s gothic novel.
The musical begins as the bells of Notre Dame sound through the famed cathedral in fifteenth-century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There," observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful Romani woman, Esmeralda. Quasimodo isn’t the only one captivated by her free spirit, though – the handsome Captain Phoebus and Frollo are equally enthralled. As the three vie for her attention, Frollo embarks on a mission to destroy the Roma – and it’s up to Quasimodo to save them all.
May 16 Saturday
Two neighbors live side-by-side in Texas share a fence, but little else. Even the arrival of a caterpillar causes disagreement – until the resulting mariposa/butterfly , and its eventual departure, unites them in wonder, sadness, and a new understanding of the beautiful world they share.
Mariposa / Butterfly is a Theatre for the Very Young (TVY) production, which means it’s specifically designed to be a first-time theatre show for ages 2-5. With a shorter run time, fewer words in the script, and interactivity with the actors, it’s the perfect family outing for our littlest audience members!
Don’t miss this beautiful story in full bloom – buy your tickets now and fly with us!
Recommended for Ages 3-7 Kids- $12 Adults- $17
Sat, May 2 – 11:00 am
Sun, May 3 – 2:00 pm (PWYW)
Sat, May 9 – 11:00 am
Sun, May 10 – 2:00 pm
*Pay What You Can on May 2nd @ 11 am
May 17 Sunday
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May 26 Tuesday
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.
May 29 Friday
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Jun 02 Tuesday
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!
Jun 04 Thursday
Raising money for charity is hard work!So come on down to The Bar Complex on Thursday 4 June at 8:00 pm as the Imperial Court of Kentucky celebrates those that have given their time and energy to help raise money for local non-profits throughout the past year. There will be great drinks and fabulous performances!
Jun 05 Friday
If you love a great drag performance but want something different, then we have a show for you!Join the Imperial Court of Kentucky at Hilton Lexington/Downtown on Friday 5 June at 5:00 pm and enjoy performances from those coming in from out of the state (and maybe even a few from out of the country).
Jun 06 Saturday
The Imperial Court of Kentucky is pleased to present: The Bourbon Ball Coronation 45, A Night of Emerald Dreams.Join us Saturday 6 June at Limestone Hall (third floor of the historic Fayette County Courthouse) at 5:30 pm as we celebrate a year of fundraising for charity. There will be great food, drinks, and drag performances. Come dressed to impress or in your comfy clothes, as all are welcome! It will definitely be an unforgettable night!
Jun 07 Sunday
Start the week off right with brunch!Join the Imperial Court of Kentucky at Hilton Lexington/Downtown on Sunday 7 June at 9:00 am as we celebrate those stepping up to support and run the organization for it’s 45th year of fundraising for local non-profits.
Jun 09 Tuesday
Jun 13 Saturday
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.
Jun 16 Tuesday
Jun 17 Wednesday
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).
Jun 23 Tuesday
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Jul 06 Monday
Come see the versatility, athleticism, and elegance of the American Saddlebred Horse at the 2026 Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show, July 6-11, 2026, at the KY Horse Park!
With exhibitions and classes, daily events, local vendors, food trucks, and more - there is fun for the whole family!
Created in 1937, to help fund the Junior League’s community works project, the horse show has grown to be the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and the first leg of the Saddlebred ‘Triple Crown.’
Today, the show attracts approximately 1,000 world-recognized competitors from the U.S. and Canada, and to date, has raised over four million dollars for charitable and civic organizations in Central Kentucky and over five million dollars in revenue for local merchants.
Jul 07 Tuesday