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
"Pelly" is Lexington's newest resident | Photo by David Kravetz of Sumoflam Productions
City
A pelican in Lexington’s Jacobson Park
March 8, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
The outside of the Lyric Theatre at night.
History
The Lyric Theatre: Connecting past + present through art
The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
February 25, 2022
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Molly Thompson
A band playing on a stage.
Culture
Where to listen to live music in Lexington
February 21, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Live jazz in downtown Lexington
February 14, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
Airbnb-Stay-Morelos
Culture
5 luxe East Coast Airbnbs for a spring break getaway
February 14, 2022
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Michaela Leung
A picture of a bunch of horses in front of a sunset.
Culture
What y’all love about Lexington
February 11, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Culture
Lexington’s Valentine’s Day date guide
February 3, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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City
The Lexington emoji game
January 31, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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Culture
February Plan Ahead: Your Lexington events calendar
January 27, 2022
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Molly Thompson
a bottle of beer
Food
Baba Yaga beer release in Lexington
January 27, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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A bird's eye view of downtown Lexington.
Real Estate
Share your thoughts on new affordable housing
The proposed multifamily units would be located on North Martin Luther King Boulevard.
January 2, 2024
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Aayat Ali
A search bar that says "What did Lexingtonians google most this year?" overlayed a photo of downtown Lexington.
City
What Lexingtonians googled this year
2023’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Lexingtonians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
January 2, 2024
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Brianna Williams
Lexington's downtown Christmas tree
City
Recycling your Christmas tree in Lexington
Plus, what to do with holiday lights and gift wrap.
December 22, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
An aerial shot of downtown Lexington's City Center building at night.
Culture
Asked: What are your Lexington resolutions going into 2024?
December 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A stage full of dancers with a lighted sign saying Chicago
Culture
A guide to Lexington’s best giftable experiences
Looking for a gift that won’t go in the clutter closet? We’re serving up some experience gifts so you have one less thing to wrap.
December 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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A screenshot of a map indicating where the new apartment complex would be built.
Real Estate
Proposed apartments near UK clears first hurdle
The $50 million complex would be built along East Maxwell Street near UK’s campus.
December 18, 2023
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Aayat Ali
The exterior of a former convenience store with a blue mural on the side.
Development
Black Soil to open grocery store off Georgetown Street
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A box with a gray bow and three half pints of gelato stacked on top
Culture
Unique gifts from local businesses
From local businesses’ curated gifts to handmade goods supporting nonprofits, we’re here to help you sleigh holiday shopping this year with these unique local gifts.
December 15, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Two women stand in front of a large sign that says "LEX Lexington, Kentucky"
Instagram
Putting your LEXtoday knowledge to the test
Unwritten rules, Lexington’s largest mansion, and happy hours deals ruled the LEXtoday headlines this year.
December 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali