The classics

• Taylor Bell (yes, soft serve ice cream will still be served)
• Hunt Brothers Pizza
• City Barbecue
• Chick-fil-A
• Skyline Chili

What’s new

• Details: This is a new grocery-style shopping experience inside the arena — think quick convenient shopping.
• What we like: The market will feature healthy, interchangeable items that will change based on that night’s performance.
• Example: For kids’ shows, the grocery will be stocked with healthy, fun snack items. Salads, sandwiches, and even grab-and-go sushi will be available for adult concerts.

• Details: This ain’t your average concert food — no chicken fingers here. The menu was created by Senior Executive Chef Chris Ross, a proud Kentuckian and UK basketball fan.
• Quote: “I try to think of it as made-from-scratch cooking for 20,000 people. Kentuckians spend their hard-earned money here, and we try to think about each individual person,” said Chris.
• What we tried: Braised short rib nachos + buffalo mac n’ cheese.
• Need to know: The jalapenos and onions that are served on the nachos are pickled in-house with Kentucky Bourbon. And the beef short rib is braised just like an old-fashioned pot roast.

• Nature Journaling | Friday, Nov. 4 | 5-6 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | Learn about the history of nature journaling and examine different methods, apps, and techniques you can use to get started.
• Eleanor Dubinsky | Friday, Nov. 4 | 7 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre, 300 E. Third St., Lexington | This multilingual artist blends jazz, world, and pop music to create a sound that’s all her own.
• International Block Party | Friday, Nov. 4 | 6 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave., Lexington | Free | This community block party will celebrate global cultures with food, drinks, music, and local vendors — an official event of the Breeders’ Cup Festival.

• Bluegrass Creative Market | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Oleika Shriners, 326 Southland Dr., Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Local artists will be showcasing handmade crafts, all of which will be available for purchase, with lots of different food and drink options.
• Board games at Villainous | Saturday, Nov. 5 | 4-8 p.m. | Villainous, 191 Jefferson St., Lexington | Free | Board game enthusiasts gather to play games + meet like-minded people at this bi-weekly event — food and beverage options available.

• Full Moon Hike | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 7-8:45 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | Let staff members guide you on a moonlit hike to explore the sights and sounds of this beautiful park after dark.
• Historic Hike of Lower Howard’s Creek | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 1 p.m. | 1925 Athens Boonesboro Rd, 1925 Athens Boonesboro Rd., Winchester | Free | This preservation-themed hike invites community members to explore an 18th-century stone mill — sponsored by the Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation.
• The Living City Public Launch Party | Sunday, Nov. 6 | 2-5 p.m. | West Sixth Barrel Room, 501 W. Sixth St., Ste. 100, Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Try out a brand new, locally-made board game created by one of Lexington’s Civic Artists in Residency.

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• 76º | Sunny | 7% chance of rain
• Daylight saving ends this Sun., Nov. 6. We fall back an hour starting at 2 a.m. Sunrise and sunset will then be an hour earlier each day.

• Don’t forget — city-wide early voting is taking place now until Sat., Nov. 5. Citizens are invited to head to the Senior Center, 195 Life Ln., between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to cast their votes early. Check out our Fayette County Voting Guide so you can be in the know before you go. 🗳

• All eyes will be on Lexington this weekend as Keeneland hosts the Breeders’ Cup — Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious two-day international event. The first championship race will take place today at 3 p.m. + Saturday will feature a total of 12 races, nine of those being Breeders’ Cup World Championship races. 🐎

• NBC, Peacock + USA Network will all be broadcasting the Breeders’ Cup live from Keeneland. USA Network will cover the event from 1 to 3:30 p.m. NBC and Peacock will broadcast from 3:30 to 6 p.m. — ending with the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic race at 5:40 p.m. 📺
• Additionally, you can head downtown to watch the races. The city is hosting a Breeders’ Cup watch party both today + tomorrow in Tandy Park. A large video board will be on display showing the races with food trucks, drinks, and live music all on-site.

• The UK men’s soccer team finished their regular season undefeated — the first time in program history. With this accomplishment, the Wildcats clinched the Sun Belt Conference regular season title + they are currently only one of three teams in the nation still undefeated this season. Way to go, Wildcats. 🏆 (UK Athletics)
• In more soccer news, the Wildcats are hosting quarterfinal + semifinal rounds of the men’s 2022 Sunbelt Conference Tournament this Sun., Nov. 6. Tickets start at $10 and UK will play South Carolina at 7 p.m. on Sunday. ⚽️ (UK Athletics)

• The city is hosting a Tenants’ Rights Workshop on Mon., Nov. 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lexington Public Library Tates Creek Branch, 3628 Walden Dr. Both landlords and tenants are invited to listen to presentations to better understand their housing rights. (City of Lexington)

• Movement Continuum, Lexington’s original and longest-running contemporary dance company, is premiering its newest original show next week. “Garden” premieres on Fri., Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. The choreography highlights the natural world of local gardens — bugs, bees, flowers + more. Get tickets here.

• A new project called the Digital Access Project is working to digitize 60,000 pages of historical records of enslaved people. The goal is to give citizens easier access to their family history + lineage. The project is Lexington-based due to the history of Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park. (WKYT)

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• Dreaming up a trip to the Bahamas? This Spanish Wells private cottage might just be your new happy place. It’s steps from the turquoise water, fully air conditioned, and is rated five stars. Book it as a January getaway or the best holiday gift ever for $299 avg/night. 🌊*

• Quote: “The event is designed to bring awareness around the time change + show citizens that biking can be a safe mode of transportation,” said Brendan Campbell, the event’s coordinator.
• What we like: The city is providing participants with free lights to decorate their bikes — headlights, tail lights, and spoke lights.

How to participate

• Date: Sat., Nov. 5
• Place: Shilito Park, 300 W. Reynolds Rd
• Time: Participants will meet at 6 p.m. to decorate their bikes and sip on free hot chocolate.
• Details: After decorating, participants will take a leisurely 2.4-mile ride on a paved path through the park.
• Fun fact: The Bluegrass Astronomy Club will be on-site to help cyclists view the night sky after the ride.