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Birthday freebies around Lexington
Street art outside of Cup of Commonwealth.
Everyone deserves a little treat for their birthday. | Photo courtesy of @acupofcommonwealth
We love celebrating our birthdays by supporting local businesses, so we’re sharing some of our favorite spots to grab free goodies. Use our list below to find a spot to treat yourself. Pro tip: Always bring an ID or other form of birthday proof.

Cup of Common Wealth, 105 Eastern Ave. | Sip on a free birthday drink of coffee or tea.

Chocolate Holler, 400 Old Vine St. Ste. 104 | Celebrate your big day with a free drink.

Drake’s, 1880 Pleasant Ridge Dr., 3347 Tates Creek Rd., 1735 Sharkey Way | Satisfy your birthday sweet tooth with a free cookie paired with ice cream.

Bella Notte, 3715 Nicholasville Rd. | Dive into a free panna cotta with your pasta.

CRÚ Food & Wine Bar, 107 Summit At Fritz Farm | Free entree if you sign up for Cru Wine Club Benefits.

El Mariachi, 125 Towne Center Dr., 1916 Justice Dr. | Celebrate another year with free sopapillas for all ages or a tequila shot for those 21+.

A plate of sopapillas from El Mariachi

Dive into El Mariachi’s sopapillas, a fried, cinnamon-sugar dusted dessert. | Photo by LEXtoday

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, 118 Marion Ste. 110 | Sign up for rewards and ring in a new year with a free 16" pizza.

KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot, 2860 Richmond Rd. | Get a slice of cheesecake and a chorus of singers wishing you a happy birthday.

Ramsey’s Diner, 3090 Helmsdale Pl. Ste. 270, 51 W. Zandale Dr., 4053 Tates Creek Centre Dr., 4391 Old Harrodsburg Rd. | Get a free slice of Missy’s Pie with your meal.

Countdown Games, 1872 Plaudit Pl. | Spend your birthday trying to break out of an escape room with one free game.
How much money did sports bettors wager between January and November of 2022? (Source: Forbes)

A. $10 billion
B. $31 billion
C. $54 billion
D. $68 billion
E. $83 billion
F. $103 billion

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Monday, March 20
  • Spring Wreaths for Spring Equinox | Monday, Mar. 20 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch, 3000 Blake James Dr., Lexington | Free | Craft a one-of-a-kind wreath while learning about the various Spring Equinox traditions from around the world.
Tuesday, March 21
  • Tea Tuesday at Waveland | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 2-4 p.m. | 225 Waveland Museum Ln.225 Waveland Museum Ln., Lexington | $35 | Explore the historic Waveland Estate mansion with tea time which includes three tasty courses.
  • Wellness for Black Women | Tuesday, Mar. 21 | 6-7 p.m. | The Black Phoenix Co., 1701 Alexandria Dr., Lexington | $5 | Find your flow at this yoga class dedicated to Black Women.
  • 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.*
Wednesday, March 22
  • I love FREE Salsa Classes | Wednesday, Mar. 22 | 6:15-7:05 p.m. | The Salsa Center Dance Studio, 817 Lane Allen Rd., Lexington | Free | This fun and welcoming class will teach you Salsa Cubana — an energetic Cuban-style salsa dance.
Thursday, March 23
  • Lexington Comic & Toy Convention | Thursday, Mar. 23-Monday, Mar. 27 | Times vary | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $30-$140 | Listen to some of the most iconic figures in modern pop culture history speak about their experiences or dance to the beats of DJ Marvel.
  • Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | Thursday, Mar. 23 | 7-9 p.m. | Kentucky Theatre, 214 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Celebrate Kentucky’s rich literary heritage with live readings + theatrical and musical performances.

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Weather
  • 50º | Sunny | 3% chance of rain

Announced
  • Publix announced that it will open a second 46,000 sqft location on Georgetown Road + Citation Boulevard. Last year, the Florida-based grocery chain revealed its first location would debut at the Fountains at Palomar shopping center in 2024. We’ll keep you posted on an expected opening date. (LEX18)
Sports
  • UK’s Men’s Basketball fell to No. 3 Kansas State University in the second round of the NCAA tournament. The Cats lost 75-69 and finish out the season at 22-12. Luckily, blue and white never go out of style, so be sure to snag some gear to cheer on other Wildcats’ teams.
Number
  • $81.8 million. That’s how much the Breeders’ Cup World Championship brought to the Lexington area in 2022. According to a study from the University of Louisville, last year’s event marked the second-highest profitable year since its inaugural running in 1984. (The Blood-Horse)
Closed
  • Lexington’s last BurgerFi location has officially closed due to unpaid taxes. The burger chain’s other locations near the Fayette Mall and UK’s campus closed in recent months. We drove past the former Coliseum Plaza location + there appears to be some sort of development happening. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Eat
  • Did you know Kentucky has a fried chicken trail? If you’re looking to take a tour de Kentucky’s best finger-lickin’ recipes, pop into the trail’s latest addition, Merrick Inn, to try its hand-breaded Southern fried chicken. (Kentucky Tourism)
DYK
  • The NCAA tournament lives on a national stage, but did you know that three coaches have Lexington roots? Northern Kentucky University’s Darrin Horn, Maryland’s Kevin Willard, + Princeton’s Mitch Henderson all attended Tates Creek Middle School in the 1980s. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Community
  • If you’ve driven around town, chances are you’ve seen countless unique designs on Lextran’s buses. Now, it’s time to cast your vote for Lexington’s Biggest Impact Award, given to the campaign that was both eye-catching and best spread a message. See the nominees before voting ends Friday, March 31.
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
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Happy first day of Spring 🌱

Spring equinox in Lexington, KY
Pink building surrounded by spring flowers.
We’re ready for warmer temperatures and added daylight. | Photo by LEXtoday
Today marks the spring equinox (aka the first day of Spring). 🌷

Technically speaking, it’s the day that the sun crosses the Earth’s equator from the Southern Hemisphere into the Northern Hemisphere. The shift marks the astronomical start of spring and days will become “longer” because there will be more time between sunrise and sunset.

Looking to celebrate the season? Head to our events page to see community events happening this week and beyond.

If you’re in the mood for some spring cleaning, here are the essentials we recommend:

🧽 Mr. Clean Magic Erasers

💧 Microfiber cleaning cloths

🧹 Duster kit

🍓 Refrigerator organizer bins

🧼 Spinning scrubber brush

Bonus: Hire a cleaning professional to tidy up your humble abode.
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Editor’s pick: Happy spring, y’all! It looks like Kentucky weather is finally giving us a break this week to enjoy some sunshine...Did I just jinx us?

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