Travel and Outdoors

Caesars Head State Park

Prisma Health Swamp Rabbit Trail

Falls Park on the Reedy

Unity Park

Paris Mountain State Park

• Venus Envy Radio with Nishaan Sandhu | Monday, Jun. 5 | 3-4 p.m. | RadioLex, Lexington | Free | Tune into this bi-weekly radio show as holistic life coach Nishaan Sandhu talks through the power of symbolism, synchronicity, and astrology.

• Big Band & Jazz | Tuesday, June 6 | 7 p.m. | MoonDance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free | Pack your picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to enjoy big band or jazz music at our city’s longest-running concert series.

• Candle Making Workshop | Wednesday, June 7 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Tates Creek Branch, 3628 Walden Dr., Lexington | Learn about different types of wax, scents + colors, then pour your own soy wax candle to take home.

• Nature Crafts | Thursday, June 8 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Charles Young Park, 215 Midland Ave., Lexington | Free | Explore the natural world around you + make art from the colors you find in rocks, plants, and soil.

• Golden Hour with The Jenkins Twins | Friday, Jun. 9 | 5-8 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | Free entry | Sip on your choice of a $5 sangria, wine, or cocktail while soaking in the sunset with live tunes.

• Fun weekly special performances
• Workshops
• Readings
• Movie screenings
• And more

• Old North Bar owner Wes Hogan announced that he is opening a space for food called Old North Kitchen. The menu will include bar classics like burgers, wings, loaded tots + fries. While the opening date is still TBD, it will operate seven days a week.

• Some Wildcats have been in the headlines lately, coming and going from the NBA Draft. See who is in + who is out for the UK men’s basketball team in our Wildcat Watch Round-up. (LEX18)

• Run, don’t walk to Leestown Coffee House for the return of fan-favorite summertime sweet treat — Cold Brew Creamsicles. Think: Cold brew in the form of a popsicle. Today’s flavors include Orange Dreamsicle, Bourbon Chocolate + a seasonal lavender, vanilla, and Blackberry concoction called Fishy Business.

• This week, head to your favorite branch of the Lexington Public Library for the Summer at the Library Kickoff events. Here, you’ll learn more about summer program offerings, meet live animals, get free books, and maybe even get a visit with your favorite book characters.

• Summer is here, which means so too is aperol spritz season. Enjoy as many as you’d like (without regretting it the next day) when you make yours with Ritual Zero Proof’s aperitif alternative — an alcohol-free take on the Italian classic. Bonus: Use it to make the summery aperitif sour.*

• It’s Pet Appreciation Week, and it’s a great time to celebrate your furry friends. From stylish collars and leashes by Major Darling to healthy treats by Botanical Bones, our online shop (Six & Main) features the perfect products for your pets.

Sip + Stay

• Lost Palm — The ultimate rooftop bar, you’re greeted with art deco Miami vibes featuring lots of corals, pinks, greens, and palm trees. There’s plenty of seating, both indoor and outdoor, with seafood-forward bites + a delicious cocktail menu. Bartender Seth recommends Flamingo Sketches, which features hibiscus flavors.
• Granddam — Open seven nights a week, this marble-filled, equestrian-themed spot has a menu filled with local faves — fried chicken, roasted beets, and trout. Take your time to soak in the hunter greens, marble accents, and chandelier.
• Rooms — With both rooms + suites available, you’ll be surrounded by Kentucky-inspired decor featuring navy and greens, as well as welcoming archways.