Culture

The inside of a restaurant featuring earthy green flooring and velvet blue seats
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Lexington in February
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
February 13, 2026 02:32 PM
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Alexis Baker
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Food
LEXtoday Brewery Bracket
Cheers to local beers, help us crown Lexington’s best brewery in our friendly March Madness competition.
March 6, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Business
Night Kitty Karaoke to open mid-March
With seven private rooms, there’s no excuse to get out and have some fun.
March 2, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An analogue clock with several timezones (Bangkok, Tokyo, Sydney, Beijing, etc.)
City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Events
Workshop your creativity this spring
Plus, support a women-owned business this Women’s History Month.
February 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
25 gift ideas for every budget
Perfect for birthday gifts, thank you gifts, or something just because.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Development
Be the Broker for this Main Street building
What would you like to see go in this prime Main Street spot?
February 24, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Food
Lexington, KY restaurants from A to Z
26 new and classic restaurants all around the Horse Capital of the World
February 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Joe Bologna's sits in the former Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church.
Food
Celebrating Joe Bologna’s 50th anniversary
Get ready for the ultimate pizza party at this Lexington staple.
February 21, 2023
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Aayat Ali
An aerial view of Henry Clay's monument at the Lexington Cemetery
History
Historical spots to visit for Presidents’ Day
You don’t need to travel to the National Mall to take in some of the most historical sites in the US.
February 17, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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A man and woman sit on rocking chairs together.
Culture
What Harry Dean Stanton means to Lexington
Learn about the legacy of the “Paris, Texas” actor and how he’s impacted Lexington.
July 9, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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City
Pull out those cameras + submit your photos for the Community PhotoVoice Project
LexArts invites you to share your thoughts on Lexington’s influence on your mental health through a community-wide photography project, PhotoVoice.
July 8, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A shot of downtown Lexington looking down Main Street
Travel and Outdoors
Cities most like Lexington — according to AI
We asked ChatGPT which travel destinations are most similar to Horse Capital of the World. See what the artificial intelligence program said.
July 5, 2024
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Aayat Ali
The outside of a coffee shop covered in art.
Culture
Eat + drink your way through National Parks & Recreation Month
Treat yo’self with these exclusive releases in collaboration with local businesses.
July 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Where to watch fireworks and celebrate the Fourth of July
Check out these seven must-do Fourth of July events taking place in Lexington.
July 2, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Food
Your next international voyage: West Short Street
Say hello to downtown’s newest eatery: 3TEN.
July 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
Brown entrance sign surrounded by trees reading "Mammoth Cave National Park" in white letters.
Travel and Outdoors
How to plan an event in a national park
From getting a permit to catering, we’ve got the details on how to plan a wedding, family reunion, or special occasion in a national park.
July 1, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A sub with cheese and meatballs
Live
Where to find lunch for around $10 or less in Lexington
Ready for your lunch break? Check out these 21 lunches from Downtown to Beaumont.
June 27, 2024
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Staff
Lexington's city skyline with a search bar reading "Lexington 1999"
Culture
Lexington’s 1999 time capsule
What was Lexington like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 26, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Culture
3 barcades in Lexington
Grab your player two and check out where you can grab a drink + beat the Ms. Pac-Man high score.
June 25, 2024
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Aayat Ali