• Southern Roots - A BBQ Reunion | April 15 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Trailblazer Park, 235 Trailblazer Dr., Travelers Rest | $110-2,500 | Get a taste of the South with BBQ bites from 30+ pitmasters and chefs, and enjoy live music, libations + more while supporting a good cause.
• Mac Arnold Blues Festival | April 15 | 12-6 p.m. | City of Fountain Inn, 110 Depot St., Fountain Inn | Free | Listen to the sounds of legendary blues and R&B artist Mac Arnold at the 16th Annual Cornbread and Collard Greens Blues Festival.
• euphoria Spring Fest | April 20-23 | Times vary | Various venues around Greenville, Travelers Rest, and Easley | $45-525 | This upscale event celebrates Greenville’s robust culinary community with exclusive tastings, cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, and multi-course dinners featuring celebrity chefs.
• Artisphere | May 12-14 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville | Free | Named the "#3 Best Art Show in the Country” by USA TODAY, this art show features 135 juried visual artists representing 17 different mediums (read: glass, jewelry, painting, ceramics, wood, furniture, and more).
• Gallabrae: Greenville’s Scottish Games | May 26-May 27 | Times vary | Downtown Greenville and Furman University | Parade: Free; Games: Free (Children 4 + under), $10 (Children 5-12), $20 (Adults) in advance or $25 at the gate | This is a BYOB event —as in, bring your own bagpipes — filled with Scottish festivities that combine spirited competition, Celtic jams, a parade, and more.
• BMW Charity Pro-Am | June 5-11| Times vary | Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club | $20-175 | Amateurs, celebrities + professionals rotate between two courses on Thursday and Friday with the twelve lowest-scoring amateur teams and four lowest-scoring celebrity teams advancing to play Saturday’s final amateur round.*

• Women of History Mural | Wednesday, Mar. 8 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Lexington Public Library — Northside Branch, 1733 Russell Cave Rd., Lexington | Contribute to a collaborative mural featuring eight inspirational women from history.

• Mama Bears Southern Circuit Screening | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | Free | Head to LASC for a screening of the documentary “Mama Bears” as a part of the Southern Circuit Film Series, followed by a Q+A with the director.

• KHSAA: Girls Sweet Sixteen Tournament | Friday, Mar. 10-Saturday, Mar. 11 | 7 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $18-$19 | Head to downtown to see the state’s top girls teams duke it out on the court.

• Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 10:45 a.m. | Tandy Park, 251 W. Main St, Lexington | Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with themed food + drinks, Irish dancers, live music, and a parade.
• International Women’s Day | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 6-9:30 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel Lexington, 167 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Celebrate International Women’s Day by learning how to dance salsa, bachata, and more with the help of local studios.

• Hollywood’s Biggest Night | Sunday, Mar. 12 | 7 p.m. | The Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., Lexington | $0-$25 | Watch the Academy Awards the way it was intended – on the big screen.

• Smart Growth Ambassadors | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream, 1210 Manchester St., Lexington | Free | This educational class is designed to help community members learn how to be ambassadors for responsible land use in Lexington-Fayette County.*

• 49º | Cloudy | 1% chance of rain ☁️

• While the city continues to clean up from last week’s winds, it is also providing guidance on how you can dispose of remaining debris. Smaller limbs can be placed into gray yard waste carts and larger debris can be dropped off at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike now through Friday, March 10.

• Ready to take your workouts to new heights? Sora Aerial Arts will celebrate its grand opening at Turner Commons this Saturday, March 11 with free classes. Whether you want to learn the art of aerial acrobatics or hoop dancing, there’s no shortage of ways for you to find your flow. 🤸‍♀️

• Lexington Vegan Week is coming back this year, this time sponsored by Black Soil Kentucky. From Sunday, April 23-Saturday, April 29, dozens of restaurants around town will highlight vegan cuisine. Restaurants interested in participating can fill out this registration form and learn how to get involved.

• No matter how you say hello, Lexington wants to make sure you can understand the city’s website. Using software from Drupal Translate Core Module, residents can now translate any city website page into one of 81 languages. (CivicLex)

• Bourbon is ingrained into Lexington’s identity — and it’s not just us that knows this. TastingTable has named Bluegrass Tavern as one of the 15 best bourbon bars in the U.S., citing its massive collection of spirits, knowledgeable staff, and being a pilot of the country’s bourbon community. 🥃 (The Bourbon Flight)

• To recognize Kentucky’s inventiveness, Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance is hosting the inaugural Coolest Things Made In Kentucky Tournament. Anyone can enter the bracket-style competition, so long as their product was made in the state. Nominations must be submitted by Sunday, March 19. The winner will be announced Friday, April 28.

Retail 🛍️

• Poppy & Pomelo | 101 W. Loudon Ave. Suite 174
• sQecial Media | 371 S. Limestone Suite 220
• Interior Yardage | 303 Southland Dr.
• Maple & J | 381 E Main St.

Hair + Beauty 💇‍♀️

• Blo Blow Dry Bar | 118 Marion Suite 135
• Pelo Beauty Collective | 800 Euclid Ave.
• Simply Blue Salon | 319 S. Ashland Ave.
• The Nail Shop Met | 576 E. Third St. Suite 150

Food 🍔

• Nourished Folks | 101 W. Loudon Ave. Suite 168
• Sorella Gelateria | 591 W. Short St.
• girlsgirlsgirls Burritos | 395 S. Limestone
• Laura Lou Patisserie | 200 W. Main St.
• Crank & Boom | 1210 Manchester St.
• BoBi Cones | 3735 Palomar Centre Dr.