September 2022
TNL: Mercy Men, Pavilion
Thursday Night Live returns to the Cheapside Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2022 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with evolving community guidelines (and weather).
Find out more »Southland Jamboree: Fenced In, Moondance
Fenced In will perform Thursday September 1, 2022 for Southland Jamboree at Moondance. Southland Jamboree returns to Moondance Amphitheater beginning June 2 and continues every Thursday through September 1.
Find out more »UK vs. Miami of Ohio
University of Kentucky Football takes on Miami of Ohio at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington KY.
Find out more »Jazz on the Lawn Returns, 5:30 pm, Ashland-The Henry Clay Estate
The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation invites the public to its annual Jazz on the Lawn concert on Sunday, September 4th from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. It has been two years since the last concert in 2019.
Find out more »MOVIES: Summer Classics The Big Lebowski, Kentucky
On Wednesday Sep 7, the Summer Movie Classics Series will show West Side Story at the Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington on Main. Define a classic? The Kentucky Theatre has spent decades doing just that for the Hollywood Summer Movie Classics. For almost two decades, The Kentucky Theatre has screened classic films every Wednesday (matinee and evening) from late May until early September. Classics are, of course, in the eye of the beholder, and could range from Cool Hand Luke…
Find out more »TNL: The Binders, Pavilion
Thursday Night Live returns to the Cheapside Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2022 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with evolving community guidelines (and weather).
Find out more »TNL: Canvas, the Pavilion
Thursday Night Live returns to the Cheapside Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2022 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with evolving community guidelines (and weather).
Find out more »UK vs Youngstown State
University of Kentucky Football takes on Youngstown State at Commonwealth Stadium.
Find out more »TNL: Rebel without a Cause
Thursday Night Live returns to the Cheapside Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2022 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with evolving community guidelines (and weather).
Find out more »BGT Hopemont Lecture: Benjamin Gratz and the Soul of Lexington
September 22, 7pm, Dr. Jeremy D. Popkin, historian, will speak on Benjamin Gratz and the Soul of Lexington. Dr. Jeremy D. Popkin, the William T. Bryan Chair and professor of history at the University of Kentucky, will present his new research into one of the most famous family names in Lexington. Benjamin Gratz (1792-1884), for whom Lexington’s oldest historic district is named, was the first, and for at least thirty years, the only Jewish resident of the city. The Blue…
Find out more »UK vs. Northern Illinois
University of Kentucky football takes on Northern Illinois University at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington KY.
Find out more »TNL: Superfecta, Pavilion
Thursday Night Live returns to the Cheapside Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2022 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with evolving community guidelines (and weather).
Find out more »October 2022
Bourbon on the Banks, Frankfort
Bourbon on the Banks returns to Frankfort, Oct 1 2022 Sip Bourbon, Savor History At the Bourbon on the Banks Festival, bourbon is more than a drink – each pour is about appreciating history and tradition, understanding the legacy and art of distilling, and bonding with friends. Experience the Bourbon on the Banks Festival in Frankfort, Ky., on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1-6 p.m. Sample and explore a variety of whiskies Enjoy a scenic stroll along the historic banks of…
Find out more »TNL: Mojo Tones, Pavilion
Thursday Night Live returns to the Cheapside Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2022 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with evolving community guidelines (and weather).
Find out more »UK vs. South Carolina
University of Kentucky football takes on University of South Carolina at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington KY.
Find out more »Lexington Free Trash Disposal Day
Free trash disposal day The City of Lexington partners with the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station to offer Fayette County residents a free** trash disposal day for non-hazardous household waste four times a year. Construction and demolition debris, as well as any items larger than what would fit in the curbside cart, will not be accepted free of charge but can be dropped off at the regular gate rate during the event. The remaining 2022 date is Oct. 8 (6 a.m.…
Find out more »Kentucky Cider Days, Wise Bird Cider
Enjoy Kentucky Cider Days with Lexington's Wise Bird Cider! ON THU OCTOBER 13, 2022 at 5 PM KENTUCKY CIDER DAYS 2022 PRESENTS: Hog Roast Dinner with Little Fork! Join Wise Bird for a delicious, Latin-inspired dinner as Nick and Micah show off their hog roasting skills. No tickets or reservations required, just come on by and dine on these delicacies until they are sold out! (Regular menu will not be available). On Sat OCT 15, 2022 at NOON KENTUCKY…
Find out more »UK Big Blue Madness, Rupp
Big Blue Madness returns to Rupp Arena at 7 pm on Friday October 14, 2022.
Find out more »Stephen Powell Memorial Dedication, Danville
In 1985, Stephen Rolfe Powell founded the internationally-known glass program at Danville’s Centre College. A memorial installation has been planned since his death in 2019. Powell was a 1974 Centre graduate who returned to his Danville liberal arts alma mater to teach in 1983, and then built a working studio program that helped to establish Kentucky as an international force in the world of glass art. He went on to design a state-of-the-art glass studio which Centre opened as part…
Find out more »UK vs Mississippi State
University of Kentucky Wildcats football takes on Mississippi State at Commonwealth Stadium at 7:30 pm.
Find out more »Lexington Hazardous Waste Disposal Day
Household Hazardous Waste Disposal Fayette County residents can dispose of their household hazardous wastes properly and for free on Saturday, October 22nd from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike, Lexington, KY 40504. This event is funded in part by the Kentucky Pride Fund through the Kentucky Division of Waste Management. Learn more at www.lexingtonky.gov/household-hazardous-waste.
Find out more »UK vs Missouri Western State, Rupp
University of Kentucky men's basketball plays Missouri Western State in an exhibition game at Rupp Arena at 7 pm on Sunday Oct 30, 2022.
Find out more »November 2022
Breeders’ Cup, Keeneland
The Breeders' Cup World Championships return to Keeneland on Friday and Saturday for the first time since 2015.
Find out more »UK vs Vanderbilt
University of Kentucky Wildcats take on Vanderbilt University at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday Nov 12, 2022.
Find out more »BGT Hopemont Lecture: Kevin Dearinger
November 17, 7pm, Kevin Dearinger, theatre historian, The Best One Night Stand in America: The Rich Theatrical History of Lexington, 1808-1918. The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation's 2022-2023 Hopemont Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Each lecture begins at 7pm and will be hosted at the Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House, 210 North Broadway, Lexington, KY. The series kicks off in September 2022, with additional lectures in November 2022, February 2023, and April 2023. “The…
Find out more »UK vs University of Georgia
University of Kentucky football takes on University of Georgia at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday Nov 19, 2022.
Find out more »UK vs U of L
University of Kentucky Football takes on University of Louisville on Saturday November 26, 2022 at Commonwealth Stadium for the hotly-contested annual Governor's Cup in-state rivalry.
Find out more »December 2022
Christmas at Ashland
Ashland’s annual Christmas Market will be held on Saturday, December 3rd from 12:00 – 7:30pm. The Christmas Market will be highlighted by holiday-themed music, entertainment, Santa Selfies, food & drink from local vendors, the Ashland illumination at sunset, music, and, or course, Candlelight Tours! Additional Candlelight Tour evenings will be offered on Thursday, December 8th and Saturday, December 10th, both from 5:30-7:30pm. All Candlelight Tours will be by timed entrances (every 15 minutes), so be sure to reserve your place in advance at henryclay.org/tours. Last guests…
Find out more »January 2023
MLK Celebration, Downtown
Lexington KY's 2023 MLK Celebration begins with the annual Freedom March at 1 p.m. on Jan 16 2023 and concludes with the Commemorative Program held at the Central Bank Center at 2 p.m. This year's celebration is the 50th anniversary of Lexington’s annual city-wide observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday, making it one of the oldest such programs in the country. The March begins and ends at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington.
Find out more »Lexington’s Inaugural BourbonCon
TWO DAYS OF TASTINGS-CHEF GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN DEMONSTRATION-BOURBON EXPERT PANEL DISCUSSIONS-MIXOLOGIST COMPETITION-LIVE ENTERTAINMENT Purchase tickets here: https://www.bourbonconlex.com/tickets
Find out more »February 2023
BGT Hopemont Lecture: KY History Through Tree Rings
February 23, 2023, 7pm, Dr. Maegen Rochner, dendrochronologist, Exploring Kentucky History Through Tree Rings, presented in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Department of Historic Preservation. The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation's 2022-2023 Hopemont Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Each lecture begins at 7pm and will be hosted at the Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House, 210 North Broadway, Lexington, KY. The series kicks off in September 2022, with additional lectures in November 2022, February 2023,…
Find out more »April 2023
BGT Hopemont Lecture: Dr. Emily Bingham
April 20, 2023, 7pm, Dr. Emily Bingham, historian, My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song. The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation's 2022-2023 Hopemont Lecture Series is free and open to the public. Each lecture begins at 7pm and will be hosted at the Dr. Thomas Hunt Morgan House, 210 North Broadway, Lexington, KY. The series kicks off in September 2022, with additional lectures in November 2022, February 2023, and April 2023. “The…
Find out more »May 2023
Food Truck Friday, Shillito Park
Food Truck Friday returns to Shillito Park for three nights in May. Choose from a sampling of local food truck vendors featuring full-service food, snacks, beer, and cider. Live music is also scheduled with solo guitar and vocal performances each evening. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Games like corn hole will be available to play and the playground is also nearby. Free parking is available and public restrooms will be open in the Babe Ruth Baseball Complex. Food…
Find out more »Food Truck Friday, Shillito Park
Food Truck Friday returns to Shillito Park for three nights in May. Choose from a sampling of local food truck vendors featuring full-service food, snacks, beer, and cider. Live music is also scheduled with solo guitar and vocal performances each evening. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Games like corn hole will be available to play and the playground is also nearby. Free parking is available and public restrooms will be open in the Babe Ruth Baseball Complex. Food…
Find out more »Food Truck Friday, Shillito Park
Food Truck Friday returns to Shillito Park for three nights in May. Choose from a sampling of local food truck vendors featuring full-service food, snacks, beer, and cider. Live music is also scheduled with solo guitar and vocal performances each evening. Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs. Games like corn hole will be available to play and the playground is also nearby. Free parking is available and public restrooms will be open in the Babe Ruth Baseball Complex. Food…
Find out more »MOVIES: Summer Classics, Vertigo, Kentucky Theatre
On Wednesday May 31, 2023 the Summer Movie Classics Series will show Vertigo at the Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington on Main Street. For decades, Lexington's historic Kentucky Theatre has screened classic films every Wednesday (matinee and evening) from late May until early September. Classics are, of course, in the eye of the beholder, and can range from Hitchcock and Huston, to Hughes and Woo. The variety adds to the ongoing popularity of the series with Lexington movie fans.
Find out more »June 2023
Thursday Night Live: Five Below Band
The Thursday Night Live 2023 series is at the Fifth Third Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2023 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with weather etc. The Five Below Band is scheduled for Thursday June 1, 2023. To subscribe to digital delivery of the print edition of…
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra, Moondance
Lexington's 2023 Big Band/Jazz summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 16 – June 27, 2023 at Moondance Amphitheater, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, Tuesdays, July 11 – Aug. 15, 2023. Shows are 7 pm to 8:30 pm. On Tuesday June 6, 2023 Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature the Kentucky Jazz Repertory Orchestra.
Find out more »MOVIES: Summer Classics, Raging Bull, Kentucky Theatre
On Wednesday June 7, 2023 the Summer Movie Classics Series will show Raging Bull at the Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington on Main Street. For decades, Lexington's historic Kentucky Theatre has screened classic films every Wednesday (matinee and evening) from late May until early September. Classics are, of course, in the eye of the beholder, and can range from Hitchcock and Huston, to Hughes and Woo. The variety has always added to the ongoing popularity of the series with Lexington…
Find out more »Thursday Night Live: Positive Movement Band
The Thursday Night Live 2023 series is at the Fifth Third Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2023 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with weather etc. Positive Movement Band is scheduled for Thursday June 8, 2023. To subscribe to digital delivery of the print edition of Lexington's…
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Tim Lake, Moondance
Lexington's 2023 Big Band/Jazz summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 16 – June 27, 2023 at Moondance Amphitheater, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, Tuesdays, July 11 – Aug. 15, 2023. Shows are 7 pm to 8:30 pm. On Tuesday June 13, 2023 Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature Tim Lake and the Blue Jazz Persuaders.
Find out more »MOVIES: Summer Classics, Fiddler on the Roof, Kentucky Theatre
On Wednesday June 14, 2023 the Summer Movie Classics Series will show Fiddler on the Roof at the Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington on Main Street. For decades, Lexington's historic Kentucky Theatre has screened classic films every Wednesday (matinee and evening) from late May until early September. Classics are, of course, in the eye of the beholder, and can range from Hitchcock and Huston, to Hughes and Woo. The variety has always added to the ongoing popularity of the series…
Find out more »Thursday Night Live: Paul Childers
The Thursday Night Live 2023 series is at the Fifth Third Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2023 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with weather etc. Paul Childers is scheduled for Thursday June 15, 2023. To subscribe to digital delivery of the print edition of Lexington's Ace…
Find out more »MOVIES: Police Story, Kentucky Theatre
On Friday June 16, 2023 the Freaky Friday Series will show Police Story (the Jackie Chan version) at the Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington on Main Street. Lexington's historic Kentucky Theatre launched the Freaky Friday "so bad it's good" cult series in 2023. The series includes special discounted tickets, once a month, on Fridays at 10 pm.
Find out more »Maserati Mingle, The Summit
The Maserati Mingle is a preview show for July’s Keeneland Concours d’Elegance. Enjoy an evening of over 40 hand-picked rare, exotic, classic & collectible vehicles on display. Food and drink will be available from local businesses at the Summit. There will be new Maseratis on display. All proceeds benefit UK Healthcare Kentucky Children’s Hospital, 5 pm to 9 pm, The Summit.
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Brett Evans Trombone Jazz Ensemble
Lexington's 2023 Big Band/Jazz summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 16 – June 27, 2023 at Moondance Amphitheater, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, Tuesdays, July 11 – Aug. 15, 2023. Shows are 7 pm to 8:30 pm. On Tuesday June 20, 2023 Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature the Brett Evans Trombone Jazz Ensemble at Moondance.
Find out more »MOVIES: Summer Classics, Empire Strikes Back, Kentucky Theatre
On Wednesday June 21, 2023 the Summer Movie Classics Series will show The Empire Strikes Back at the Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington on Main Street. For decades, Lexington's historic Kentucky Theatre has screened classic films every Wednesday (matinee and evening) from late May until early September. Classics are, of course, in the eye of the beholder, and can range from Hitchcock and Huston, to Hughes and Woo. The variety has always added to the ongoing popularity of the series…
Find out more »Thursday Night Live: Johnson Brothers
The Thursday Night Live 2023 series is at the Fifth Third Pavilion in Downtown Lexington for Spring and Summer Thursdays in 2023 from 5 pm – 8 pm for beverages, food, and live music. As always, confirm events and programming with the venue and organizers before planning to attend. Dates and times may change in accordance with weather etc. The Johnson Brothers are scheduled for Thursday June 22, 2023. To subscribe to digital delivery of the print edition of Lexington's…
Find out more »Big Band/Jazz: Lexington Summer Concert Band
Lexington's 2023 Big Band/Jazz summer series begins at Moondance Amphitheater with concerts every Tuesday from May 16 – June 27, 2023 at Moondance Amphitheater, before moving to Ecton Park for the remainder of the series, Tuesdays, July 11 – Aug. 15, 2023. Shows are 7 pm to 8:30 pm. On Tuesday June 27, 2023 Lexington’s Big Band/ Jazz series will feature the Lexington Summer Concert at Moondance.
Find out more »MOVIES: Summer Classics, His Girl Friday, Kentucky Theatre
On Wednesday June 28, 2023 the Summer Movie Classics Series will show His Girl Friday at the Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington on Main Street. For decades, Lexington's historic Kentucky Theatre has screened classic films every Wednesday (matinee and evening) from late May until early September. Classics are, of course, in the eye of the beholder, and can range from Hitchcock and Huston, to Hughes and Woo. The variety has always added to the ongoing popularity of the series with…
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