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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in September
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025 12:26 PM
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Alexis Baker
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Arts
Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
We challenged our readers to turn one of our newsletters into a poem — here’s what you came up with.
April 18, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Arts
Lexington Public Arts Commission Collaborative Program
April 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Juliana Hauser standing in front of The Tree of Love.
Culture
Rooted in Connection: The Tree of Love
Kindness, pass it on.
April 11, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Two women standing in front of a wall of art at the LASC.
Arts
Free art galleries in Lexington, KY
Add a little color and light to your days with these free art galleries.
February 27, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Upcoming concerts and shows in Lexington
From country to indie rock, there’s no shortage of live music coming to town this year.
January 19, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Arts
“Home Alone” in Lexington
December 13, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
a painter and a horse
Arts
The Highest Bid at LexArts’ Horse Mania Auction
LexArts’ annual auction was recently held, once again raising money for arts programs in Fayette County Schools.
December 5, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Culture
A new film about a strange Kentucky story
A new film is being released about a story so strange, some might mistake it for folklore
November 29, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Arts
New Mural Art at DV8 Kitchen
Take a look at Lexington’s newest mural art — painted on the side of a locally-owned restaurant in the East End neighborhood.
November 17, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Arts
Locally made 2023 calendars from Cricket Press
These 2023 calendars are hand-made by local artists and printing company Cricket Press.
November 11, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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A computer-generated image of The Railyard, a new development with both retail and residential space.
Real Estate
The Railyard: bringing mixed-use space to Delaware Avenue
The former industrial site will become a center of housing, retail, and employment known as The Railyard.
April 15, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A group of men playing pickleball under lighted courts.
Sports
Your guide to picking up pickleball in Lexington, KY
The pickleball craze continues — across the country and right here in Lexington.
April 14, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A gray brick mansion with large front lawn, several large windows, and a forrest of trees behind it.
Real Estate
Mansion Monday: Private, modern and refined living
Slip inside this Mansion Monday pick to experience elegance and attention to detail.
April 11, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks
A mini golden doodle sitting next to a display shelf with lots of dog toys.
Culture
Celebrate National Pet Day in Lexington
Give some love to the four-legged friend in your life with our city’s best pet adventures and experiences.
April 10, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Two people sit on outdoor seating in a grove surrounded by greenery.
Live
Your ultimate guide to outdoor dining in Lexington
Make the most of good weather by taking your meals al fresco on one of Lexington’s many beautiful patios.
April 9, 2025
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Staff
The front of record store CD Central.
Culture
Celebrating Record Store Day 2025 in Lexington
Get prepared to snag those Record Store Day vinyl releases you’ve been eyeing.
April 4, 2025
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Aayat Ali
Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Play
Happy hour deals in Lexington
Go bargain hunting with our Lexington happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
April 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
two loaves of bread
Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Lexington
The bread type is more popular than ever, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in our city, or start making your own.
April 1, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
Jockeys + racehorses competing at Keeneland.
Plan your perfect day at the Keeneland Spring Meet
Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from eating, shopping, and more during the ideal trip to the Keeneland Spring Meet.
March 31, 2025
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Aayat Ali
LEX_Springtime Morning Workouts at Keeneland
Keeneland makes LEX a better place
Take a closer look at the historic horsetrack’s charitable giving to see how Lexington continues to benefit from Keeneland’s presence.
March 31, 2025
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Samuel Collins Hicks