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
A purple mural depicting James Herndon
Culture
PRHBTN’s love letter to Lexington
November 17, 2021
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Molly Thompson
Two women running and raising hands in excitement.
Culture
RaceRise encourages connection + healthy living through running
November 11, 2021
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Molly Thompson
A photo of a log cabin with wooden beams and bed with white linens.
Culture
Four Lexington Airbnbs worthy of a staycation
November 9, 2021
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Molly Thompson
a bar and bar stools
Culture
Lexington’s best sports bars and coffee shops
November 8, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
A military humvee.
Culture
Week of Valor events honor + support Lexington Veterans
November 5, 2021
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Molly Thompson
a soccer ball on a futsal court
City
Lexington’s new futsal court
November 4, 2021
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Aaron Mikel
A woman + man standing in between two horse statues.
Culture
Meet the two gurus behind LEXtoday
November 3, 2021
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Molly Thompson
An outside view of Joseph-Beth Booksellers
Culture
Kentucky Book Festival highlights Bluegrass authors
November 1, 2021
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Molly Thompson
White fireplace and mantle with Kayla Weber Art placed above.
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Culture
6AM Rewards and Referral Program
November 1, 2021
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Kimberly Cutler
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Two plates of food, one that has a Dutch Baby Pancake and the other with a hopped salad.
Food
The story of Beau’s Cafe, brunch, and the Beaumont of it all
November 10, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A plate of food featuring turkey covered in gravy, cranberries, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and rolls.
Food
Spend more time with the family with these Thanksgiving catering options
No need to gobble ‘til you wobble. Let someone else do the heavy lifting at this year’s Thanksgiving feast.
November 10, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A woman jumps in front of a tapestry featuring a rainbow and horse, with text that reads "Lexington, Kentucky #sharethelex"
Retail
7 new stores are coming to The Summit at Fritz Farm
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
A man sitting a small table with a typewriter and sign that reads Poems 4 Free
City
Feel Good Friday: Curtis Kaiser bringing smiles through free poems
Keep your eyes peeled when you’re out and about downtown and you might just stumble upon Curtis Kaiser, who’s hoping to brighten your day with a free custom poem.
November 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
An aerial shot of downtown Lexington.
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capital Project Grants provides organizations with more funding
For the second year, the grant project will provide local nonprofits with funding to support the advancement of their goals.
November 8, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A rendering of new apartments
Real Estate
Luxury apartments are coming to Lake Fontaine
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Molly and Aayat standing in the dining room at The Glitz with twinkly lights and ornaments
Tourism and Hospitality
A day trip to Woodford County
From dive bars to glittering restaurants, and everything in between, we’ve got the ultimate itinerary for a day trip to Woodford County.
November 7, 2023
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Molly Thompson
City Editor Aayat pets an adorable dog.
City
City Editor Aayat’s 3 favorite Lexington news stories from 2023
Take a look at some of our favorite stories we brought you in 2023 — and learn about how you can keep them coming by supporting LEXtoday with the gift of your membership.
November 6, 2023
A bottle of bourbon that reads "Bluegrass Distillers" next to a cocktail with olives in the top.
Food
Inaugural Lexington Bourbon Week kicks off this week
Get ready to have a barrel of fun and immerse yourself into bourbon culture like never before
November 6, 2023
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Aayat Ali
A bird's eye view of Lexington's downtown area, including a large red sign that says "The Square."
Play
The zodiac signs of Lexington neighborhoods
Your home, your favorite coffee shop, your daily commute aren’t just written in the skyline — they may be written in the stars.
November 6, 2023
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Bella Rainey