April Plan Ahead: Your Lexington events calendar

Happy April, Lexington. 🏇 If you’re anything like us, you’re ecstatic about the warmer weather, blooming flowers, and time spent outside — and with all that excitement, you’re also looking for fun local events to attend. Read on for all the top events happening this month in the Horse Capital of the World.

Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 3

Friday, Apr. 1

• Central Kentucky Home + Garden Show | Fri., April 1-Sun., April 3 | Times vary | Central Bank Center | $8+ | Three days filled with home improvement + design inspiration
• Origins Jazz: Joshua Espinoza | Fri., April 1 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Base 249, 249 E. Main St. | $5+ | Listen to the sounds of former central Kentucky professor turned jazz pianist and composer Joshua Espinoza.
• Bedtime with the Babies | Fri., April 1 | 6-7 p.m | Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $10+ | All ages are welcome out to the farm to learn bedtime rituals + read bedtime stories with the newest barnyard babies.

Saturday, Apr. 2

• Transy vs. Albion | Sat., April 2 | 1 p.m. | Pat Deacon Stadium, 555 W. 4th St. | Prices vary | Men’s lacrosse battles it out at home against the Albion Britons.
• Women-Owned Vendor Market | Sat., April 2 | 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Hartland Swim & Racquet Club, 4910 Hartland Pkwy. | Price of purchase | From boutiques to bakeries, stop by and shop from local women-owned businesses.
• Lions Run For Sight 5K | Sat., April 2 | 9 a.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd. | $33.50 | A 5K run + walk benefiting the community work of the Lexington South Lions Club
• Bedtime with the Babies | Sat., April 1 | 6-7 p.m | Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $10+ | All ages are welcome out to the farm to learn bedtime rituals + read bedtime stories with the newest barnyard babies.
• Bluegrass Bourbon Trail | Sat., April 2 | 10 a.m. | Elkwood Farm, 158 Leestown Rd., Midway | $30+ | This 5k runs through a historic farm + ends with a bourbon-tasting grand finale.
• Night on Broadway: A Brand New Day | Sat., April 2 | 3 + 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Center, 405 Rose St. | The 80-voice UK Choristers will perform show tunes with a twist.

Sunday, Apr. 3

• UK Horsey Hustle | Sun, April 3 | 2 p.m. | Coldstream Park, 1850 Pisacano Dr. | $18+ | Horse around in this 5K run/walk with both in-person + virtual options
• Yoga in the Sunken Garden | Sun., April 3 | 11 a.m. | Castle & Key Distillery, 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort | $11.60 | Yogis of all levels are invited to flow in the scenic Sunken Garden with Homegrown Yoga.
• Easter Egg Hunt + Brunch | Sun., April 3 | 1-3 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle | $20+ | Dine on a delicious brunch in The Greenhouse followed by an Easter egg hunt + a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

Monday, April 4-Sunday April 10

Monday, Apr. 4

Tuesday, Apr. 5

• Origins Jazz Series | Tues., April 5 | 7 p.m. | Base 249, 249 E. Main St. | Catch Angie Coyle at the OJS Storyteller series.
• Menopause the Musical | Tues., April 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. | Prices vary | Laugh out loud in this comedy musical centered around four women in various stages of life.
• Wise Bird Yoga | Tues., April 6 | 6 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co., 1170 Manchester St. | Free | Welcome back yoga at Wise Bird with a free class + cooldown with a cider.

Wednesday, Apr. 6

• The Monkees Celebration | Wed., April 6 | 7:30 p.m. | EKU Center of the Arts, 822 Hall Dr., Richmond | Prices vary | Mickey Dolenz jams out to The Monkees’ greatest hits.
• Evening with Commerce Lexington | Wed., April 6 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Central Bank Center | $159 for Commerce Lexington members | Enjoy a night of networking + fun at this celebration of regional businesses.
• Virtual Career Fair | Wed., April 6 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | DiversityX job fair targeted toward minority groups

Thursday, Apr. 7

• Bright Star | Thurs., April 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Guignol Theatre, 465 Rose St. | $15+ | The UK Department of Theatre and Dance presents a story by Steve Martin + Edie Brickell.
• Peter Cotton Tales | Thurs., April 7 | 4:45-5:45 p.m. | The Bright Spot, 153 Patchen Dr. #55 | $60 | Take your kiddo for an hour of Peter rabbit stories in time for the Easter season.
• Step into Spring Open House | Thurs., April 7 | 4-7 p.m. | Hourglass Aesthetics, 124 Clay Ave. | Free, RSVP | Specials, education, food, drinks + first 50 customers receive a free swag bag

Friday, Apr. 8

• Wildflower Weekend | Fri., April 8 | 2 p.m. | Natural Bridge State Resort Park | $3-$10 | A weekend of hikes + presentations discussing native Kentucky plants🌼
• Worthy Women Gala | Fri., April 8 | 7-10 p.m. | Brevede Coffee Co., 1170 Manchester St. | $95 | A black-tie art exhibit gala celebrating women in the Lexington community.
• Bedtime with the Babies | Fri., April 8 | 6-7 p.m | Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $10+ | All ages are welcome out to the farm to learn bedtime rituals + read bedtime stories with the newest barnyard babies.
• Movie Night: The Harder They Fall | Fri., April 8 | 7 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre, 300 E Third St. | Free, reservation required | Enjoy this 2021 American Western film starring Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, and Regina King.

Saturday, Apr. 9

• Easter Crafts | Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Bright Spot, 153 Patchen Dr. #55 | $35 | Join April Craft Club for some festive Easter decorating.
• Easter Cookie Decorating | Sat., April 9 | 10-11:30 a.m. + 12:30-2 p.m. | Bluegrass Creative Market, 326 Southland Dr. | $50 | Decorate seasonal cookies + learn various icing techniques to take home.
• Reforest the Bluegrass | Sat., April 9 | TBD | Belleau Woods Park, 3770 Forest Green Drive | This annual tree-planting event is back for another impactful year.
• Easter Egg-Citement | Sat., April 9 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Eckert’s Orchard, Versailles | $15 | Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt that includes a tractor ride around the farm, egg hunt, + classic Easter bunny photo for your kiddo.
• Bluegrass Creative Market | Sat., April 9 | 10 a.m. | Oleika Shriners, 326 Southland Dr. | Free | Check out homemade goodies from Kentucky vendors at this two-day spring market.
• The Stakes Party | Sat., April 9 | 7-11 p.m. | $120 | Limestone Hall, 215 West Main St. | $120 | Celebrate charity + race horsing in Kentucky with an evening of live music, an open bar, and silent auction.
• Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon | Sat., April 9 | 7:30 a.m. | Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy | $85+ | Run alongside the horses at the seventh annual race which takes you by 50+ Kentucky horse farms.
• Pace in the Parks Run Club | Sat., April 9 | 9-10 a.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St. | Free | Meet fellow walkers + runners in the area at this free run group hosted by Parks & Recreation
• The Drunken Flea | Sat., April 9 | 12-7 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | Free, price of purchase | Thrifting lovers rejoice, it’s the return of Lexington’s curated, multi-vendor vintage pop-up market
• Cake-Decorating Workshop | Sat., April 9 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Miss Delaney Cakes, 326 Southland Dr. | $55, registration required | All supplies are included as you learn to ice + decorate a two-layer cake.

Sunday, Apr. 10

• Mini Manners Class | Sun., April 10 | 3-4 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle | $50 | An introduction to etiquette course that teaches basic table manners for your little ones.
• Yoga in the Sunken Garden | Sun., April 10 | 11 a.m. | Castle & Key Distillery, 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort | $11.60 | Yogis of all levels are invited to flow in the scenic Sunken Garden with Homegrown Yoga.

Monday, April 11-Sunday April 17

Monday, Apr. 11

• Kindfulness for Kids | Mon., April 11 | 4:45-5:45 p.m. | The Bright Spot, 153 Patchen Dr. #55 | $180 | Engage your kiddos ages five-ten in this six-week kindness + empathy class.
• Martini Monday Arty Party | Mon., April 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Central Bank Center | $50+ | Hosted by LexArts, explore the art of upcoming women artists while shopping + exploring the new Central Bank Center.

Tuesday, Apr. 12

• UK vs. Bellarmine | Tues., April 12 | 6:30 p.m. | Kentucky Proud Park, 510 Wildcat Ct. | UK baseball battles the Bellarmine knights at home.
• Wildflower Hike | Tues., April 12 | 1-4 p.m. | Floracliff Nature Sanctuary, 8000 Elk Lick Falls Rd. | $10 | Hike + learn about spring wildflowers with a Floracliff pro.🌸

Wednesday, April 13

• Dine + design | Wed., April 13 | 6 p.m. | Henry Dry Goods, 238 Jefferson St. | $250 | Celebrate the new studio with a community dinner + create your own unique silhouette with the design team.
• Fly Tying Night | Wed., April 13 | 7 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider, 1170 Manchester St., | Free | Meet fellow anglers + learn to tie flies while sipping on craft cider
• YMCA Annual Celebration of Impact | Wed., April 13 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Grand Reserve, 903 Manchester St. | Free, registration required | Celebrate employee’s success and learn about the YMCA’s community impact
• Women in Business Meeting | Wed., April 13 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Midway Boutique, 100 E. Main St., Midway | Free | Listen in on the monthly Woodford Chamber of Commerce’s “Women in Business” meeting.

Thursday, Apr. 14

• Peter Cotton Tales | Thurs., April 14 | 4:45-5:45 p.m. | The Bright Spot, 153 Patchen Dr. #55 | $60 | Take your kiddo for an hour of Peter Rabbit stories in time for the Easter season.
• Color Me Kentucky Fashion Show | Thurs., April 14 | 6-10 p.m. | Kroger Field | $50+ | The annual fashion show featuring designs from the UK Department of Retailing and Tourism Management with special guest + fashion icon Carson Kressley
• Roundtable Networking Luncheon: Couples in Leadership | Thurs., April 14 | 12-1:30 p.m. | The Grand Reserve, 903 Manchester St. | $39.99 | Hear Toa + Mike Green — the owners of local ice cream shop Crank & Boom — speak at this networking event.
• Desi Banks | Thurs., April 14-Sun., April 17 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir. | $30+ | Guaranteed laughs from the actor, comedian, and social media personality with 10+ million followers.
• Mama Mia! | Thurs., April 14-Sat., April 16 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St. | Prices vary | Students from SCAPA Lafayette are performing Mama Mia! — a show that uses ABBA’s hits to tell the story of a young woman’s search for her father.

Friday, Apr. 15

• Rhapsody in Black | Fri., Apr. 15 | 8 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. 3rd St. | $20+ | Charting one man’s odyssey through the juggernaut that is racism in America, this one-man show by Leland Gantt is a prismatic look at life on the color line.
• Bedtime with the Babies | Fri., April 15 | 6-7 p.m | Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $10+ | All ages are welcome out to the farm to learn bedtime rituals + read bedtime stories with the newest barnyard babies.
• 27th Annual Black Women’s Conference | Fri., April 15 | 10 a.m.-4:45 p.m. | Virtual | Free, registration required | Black Women’s Conference: Appalachian Mountains, Digital Valleys, and Everything in Between: Black Feminist Subjectivities

Saturday, Apr. 16

• April Lego Club | Sat., April 16 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | The Bright Spot, 153 Patchen Dr. #55 | 5-18 yrs | $30 | Play with + create Lego games at this month’s Lego club.
• Easter at the Farm | Sat., April 16 | 1-3 p.m. | 4925 Keene Rd., Lexington | $50 | Bring your K-4th grader to an afternoon of Easter crafts + fun with the Southern Hospitality & Etiquette program.
• Transy vs. Carthage College | Sat., April 16 | 1 p.m. | Pat Deacon Stadium, 555 W. 4th St. | Prices vary | The men’s lacrosse team battles the Carthage Firebirds at home.
• Transy vs. Anderson University | Sat., April 16 | 4 p.m. | Pat Deacon Stadium, 555 W. 4th St. | Prices vary | The women’s lacrosse team takes on the Anderson University Ravens at home.
• Easter Egg Hunt | Sat., April 16 | Times vary | Shaker Village, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $7+ | Egg-citing times around the farm including food trucks, farm animal meet-and-greets, and Easter egg hunt with prices.
• Bunny Hop | Sat., April 16 | 9 a.m. | Coldstream Park, 1850 Pisacano Dr. | $15+ | A 5k run/walk + kids “Bunny Dash” to support CASA for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
• Pace in the Parks Run Club | Sat., April 16 | 9-10 a.m. | Shillito Park, 300 W. Reynolds Rd. | Free | Meet fellow walkers + runners in the area at this free run group hosted by Parks & Recreation
• Tree Planting + Mulching | Sat., April 16 | 11 a.m. | Shilito Park, 300 W. Reynolds Rd. | Free | Help plant a new ginkgo tree, add new mulch to areas of the park + learn tree planting techniques.
• Composting 101 | Sat., April 16 | 3-5 p.m. | North Pole Garden, the 900 block of N. Limestone | Reservation required | An introductory workshop teaching you how to turn food waste into a soil-building compost taught by the Executive Director of Seedleaf, Ryan Kock

Sunday, Apr. 17

• Desi Banks | Sun., April 17 | 7:15 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir. | $82 | 18+ | Catch famous Youtuber and comedian Desi Banks for a night of laughs.
• Cocktails TOO Anniversary | Sat., April 16 | 11 a.m. | Cocktails TOO, 130 W. Tiverton Way | Celebrate four years of this neighborhood hangout with live music + drinks.
• Easter Buffet | Sun., April 17 | 1:30 p.m. | Chenault Vineyards, 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond | $20-$45 | Treat your family to Easter brunch that might just include a chocolate fountain.🍫
• Yoga in the Sunken Garden | Sun., April 17 | 11 a.m. | Castle & Key Distillery, 4445 McCracken Pike, Frankfort | $11.60 | Yogis of all levels are invited to flow in the scenic Sunken Garden with Homegrown Yoga.

Monday, April 18-Sunday April 24

Monday, Apr. 18

• Drive-by Truckers | Mon., April 18 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | $30 | Don’t miss this country-rock band for an outdoor show + special guest Lydia Loveless.

Tuesday, Apr. 19

• Ian Noe | Tues., April 19 | 7:30 p.m. | EKU Center for the Arts, 1 Hall Dr., Richmond | $10+ | This Eastern Kentucky native is serving up his debut album + songs from his new release “River Fools & Mountain Saints.”
• Introduction to MIG Welding | Tues., April 19 | 6 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $64 | Learn basic safety and equipment settings followed by a few basic weld types

Wednesday, Apr. 20

• Community Yoga | Wed., April 20 | 6 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W., Loudon Ave. | Free, donations encouraged | Treat yourself to a midweek break with a donation-based yoga class followed by live trivia.
• Rock Climbing Trivia | Wed., April 20 | 6 p.m. | West Sixth Brewery, 501 W. 6th St. | Free, price of purchase | Gather with other local climbers while you test your knowledge + sip local craft beer.

Thursday, Apr. 21

• Filmmaking for Kids | Thurs, April 21 | 4:45-5:45 p.m. | The Bright Spot, 153 Patchen Dr. #55 | $120 | Students explore elements of film + create their own in this 4-week course.
• Lauren Mink Band at Jeff Ruby’s | Thurs., April 21 | 7:30-10 p.m. | Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, 101 W. Vine St. | Free with dining | Catch an evening of the Lauren Mink Band while enjoying a famous Jeff Ruby’s meal.
• Jen Kober | Thurs., April 21-Sat., April 23 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir. | $9+ | A night of stand-up, story-telling from Jen Kober who has appeared on HBO’s The Righteous Gemstones + The Purge.
• Matthew Harris Jouett: Life and Works | Thurs., April 21 | 7 p.m. | The Bluegrass Trust for Historic Preservation, 210 N. Broadway | Free | Learn about the life of Matthew Harris Jouett in this free lecture presented by Estill Curtis Pennington.
• Lee Carroll’s C the Beat | Thurs., April 12 | 7 p.m. | Base 249, 249 E. Main St. | $10 | An evening of exciting dialogue + music from Africa Masters — Gideon Alorwoyie and George Dzikunu

Friday, Apr. 22

• Story Cycle Concert | Fri., April 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Carrick Theater, Transylvania University | $15 | The Lexington Theatre Company presents the Story Cycle Class of ‘22 + their original song, with special guest Michelle J. Rodriguez.
• Sunday Best | Fri., April 22 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. | $25 | Catch this Appalachian-born country duo in their first show of the weekend.
• Twelfth Night | Fri., April 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E. Main St. | $30-$35 | Catch this classic comedy about two twins separated by a shipwreck.
• 4th Friday at the Loudoun House | Fri., April 22 | 6-11 p.m. | Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. | TBD | A benefit event for local artist + musician Robby Cosenza featuring live music by the Kentucky Hoss Cats and The Swells and art sales
• Sound Bath | Fri., April 22 | 6 a.m. | Lexington Salt Cave, 309 N Ashland Ave., Ste. 180 | $50 | A meditative experience where participants experience both the sound wave vibration and auditory properties to achieve a relaxed state.

Saturday, Apr. 23

• Sundy Best | Sat., April 23 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. | $25 | Catch this Appalachian-born country duo in their final show of the weekend.
• Transy vs. Franklin | Sat., April 23 | 1 p.m. | Pat Deacon Stadium, 555 W. 4th St. | Prices vary | The women’s lacrosse team battles the Franklin Grizzlies.
• Bourbon Charity Ball | Sat., April 23 | 6-11 p.m. |
• Last Person Left + 4 Miler Race | Saturday, April 23 | 8 a.m. | 521 Lancaster Ave., Richmond | $35+ | Two unique race events to support the For Those Who Would charity.
• Bourbon + Wine 5K | Sat., April 23 | 2 p.m. | 1922 House Vineyards & Winery, Nicholasville | $25 | Run to support the Primate Rescue Center with bourbon + wine tastings waiting for you at the finish line.
• Kite Fest | Sat., April 23 | 12-4 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd. | Free | Bring your own kite or make one with materials for a full day of fun with food, inflatables, games + Sora Aerial Arts
• Spring Soiree for Seedleaf | Sat., April 23 | 6 p.m. | The Loudoun House, 209 Castlewood Dr. | $20 | Music, dancing, food + beverages to support Seeddleaf
• Hotcakes for Homes | Sat., April 23 | 8-11 a.m. | Masons Devotion Lodge #160, 286 Southland Dr. | $12 | A pancake breakfast with proceeds benefitting affordable housing
• A Culinary Adventure | Sat., April 23 | 5-8 p.m. | The Pittman Home, 3308 Pittman Creek Ct. | $125 | Experience the Pittman garden come to life with live performances while enjoying complimentary food, floral arrangement + the evening’s signature cocktail.
• Yard Sale + Plant Swap | Sat., April 23 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lex Recreate, 110 Luigart Ct. | Make recycling exciting with this plant swap and a variety of fun Upcycled finds.
• Res + Renew Workshop | Sat., April 23 | 10 a.m. | Lexington Salt Cave, 309 N Ashland Ave., Ste. 180 | $75 | Learn how to truly rest and restore with easy ways to incorporate more moments of renewal in your life.
• Painting: Big-Little Zen Tangles | Sat., April 23 | 12 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $55 | In this class, you will be provided with the opportunity to create a shared masterpiece with your little one.
• Pottery: Hand-building a Mug | Sat., April 23 | 2 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $70 | Learn how to properly wedge clay + practice techniques to add texture to clay
• Cloud Market | Sat., April 23 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Copper Fox Event Venue, 616 University Shopping Center, Richmond | Free | Shop local vendors including handmade goods and vintage clothing at this indoor + outdoor spring market.🧥
• Drink for a Cause | Sat., April 23 | 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Ethereal Brewing, 1224 Manchester St. | Prices vary | Purchase a special West Coast Double IPA “We’ve Got Your Bark” to support Ethereal crew member Chris.❤️

Sunday, Apr. 24

• College Preparedness Dinner | Sun., April 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Southern Hospitality & Etiquette, 4925 Keene Rd. | $60 | Prepare for life at college over dinner with fellow high school seniors.
• Dom + Dave Memorial 5K | Sun., April 24 | 2 p.m. | Coldstream Park, 1850 Pisacano Dr. | $30 | Run to celebrate the lives of two local students and support The Dominic Bilotta Memorial Foundation.
• Haircuts for a Cause | Sun., April 24 | 2-6 p.m. | Gatwick Beaute Collective, 154 Constitution St. | $20 | Stop in for a haircut + peruse the silent auction to support the families of Morehead State students who were involved in a serious car crash last month. ❤️
• Subject Matter Grand Opening | Sun., April 24 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Subject Matter Lex, 771 W. Main St. | Free | Get in on this two-day grand-opening party of a new antique store featuring giveaways, tarot readings + more.

Monday, April 25-Saturday April 30

Monday, Apr. 25

• Son Volt | Mon., April 25 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd. | $25 | Catch 90’s Alt band Son Volt + special guest S.G. Goodman.
• Women’s Only Introduction to Welding | Mon., April 25 | 6 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $64 | This female-lead class invites all women to learn to weld with one another.

Tuesday, Apr. 26

• Lexington Legends vs. York Revolution | Tues., April 26 | 6:35 p.m. | Wild Health Field, 207 Legends Ln. | $13+ | ⚾
• Advanced Welding | Tues., April 26 | 5 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $80 | Advanced TIG welding will focus on skills in welding aluminum.

Wednesday, Apr. 27

• Transy vs. Hanover | Wed., April 27 | 7 p.m. | Pat Deacon Stadium, 555 W. 4th St. | Prices vary | The women’s lacrosse team battles Hanover College at home.
• Loving Kindness Guided Meditation | Wed., April 27 | Lexington Salt Cave, 309 N. Ashland Ave., Ste. 180 | $40 | A calming hour of guided meditation and reflection focused on self care, kindness and love.

Thursday, Apr. 28

• Spring SLAM feat. DaBaby | Thurs., April 28 | 8 p.m. | Rupp Arena | Price TBD | Billboard Hot 100 artist DaBaby + special guest EST Gee
• An Evening with Heather McGhee | Thurs., April 28 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Gatton Center Ballroom, 160 Ave. of Champions | Free | The best-selling author + economist discusses her book The Sum of Us presented by the Blue Grass Community Foundation.
• Lauren Mink Band at Jeff Ruby’s | Thurs., April 28 | 8:30-11 p.m. | Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, 101 W. Vine St. | Free, price of purchase | Catch an evening of the Lauren Mink Band while enjoying a famous Jeff Ruby’s meal.
• Horse Mania 2022 | Thurs., April 28 | 10 a.m.-9 p.m. | Fayette Mall | Free | Come watch artist James Anzalone paint live in the mall’s “The Wandering Horse” event.🎨
• Painting: A Night in the Woods | Thurs., April 28 | 5:45 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $55 | Create an enchanting nightscape using tasteful blues and elements of splatter painting.
• Epoxy Resin Pouring | Thurs., April 28 | 6:45 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $65 | Learn the beautiful and versatile medium of epoxy resin and let your creativity flow.

Friday, Apr. 29

• Jazz Road with Denise King | Fri., Apr. 29 | 7 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. 3rd St. | $21+ | Influenced by Sarah Vaughan and Aretha Franklin, Denise King is an expressive vocalist that combines jazz with elements of R&B, blues, and gospel.
• A Night at the Museum | Fri., April 29 | 7-10 p.m. | The Explorium of Lexington, 440 W. Short St. | $100 | An evening of events to support the Explorium’s mission of inspiring imagination + curiosity — exhibits, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a silent auction.
• Painting: Goddess Night | Fri., April 29 | 6 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $55 | Channel goddess energy in the form of a brief meditation before beginning your painting journey.
• The Grove Drag Dinner Show | Fri., April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | The Grove, 200 W. Main St. | $15 | Dinner and a show featuring performances by Scarlett Moon & her Queens with snacks available from Luna’s food truck + Fable Lex.

Saturday, Apr. 30

• The Mercy Men | Sat., Apr. 30 | 7 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. 3rd St. | $20+ | The Mercy Men are bringing the funk, R&B + soul to their Lyric Theatre debut.
• Run Morehead 5K + 10K | Sat., April 30 | 8 a.m. | Downtown Morehead | $35 | Run in Morehead’s third annual city-wide race to support Gateway Children’s Advocacy Center.
• Healthy Kids Day 30th Anniversary | Sat., April 30 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | North Lexington YMCA, 381 W. Loudon Ave. | The YMCA will kick off the summer, encourage enrollment in summer programming + increase engagement with families across the community with family-friendly activities.
• Spring Market | Sat., April 30-Sun., May 1 | Times vary | Wildside Winery, 5500 Troy Pk. Versailles, | Free admission, $10 per car | Sip some local wine while enjoying live music while perusing items from a variety of farmers, hand-crafted, and food vendors.
• DiverCity Festival | Sat., April 30 | 12-7 p.m. | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 N. Limestone | Free | Celebrate the multitude of cultures in Lexington at this city-wide festival.
• Carter Caves Half Marathon | Sat., April 30 | 8:15 a.m. | Carter Caves State Resort Park 344 Caveland Dr., Olive Hill | $95 | A 13-mile looped trail race that features miles of winding single-track trails + natural landmarks including stunning rock overhangs and cave entrances.
• Resin Inlay Techniques | Sat., April 30 | 11:30 a.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | $60 | Learn to use resin for inlays on woodworking projects.
• Women’s Wood Shop | Sat., April 30 | 2:30 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 306 Codell Dr. | Build community + tackle your first woodworking project in this female-focused woodworking class.
• International Jazz Day Concert | Sat., April 30 | 7:30 p.m. | ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St. | $20 | A jazz concert held in accordance with International Jazz Day