06.06.2023

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🌈 Express yourself

Pride events around Lexington

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Pride is here, Lexington. Whether you’re living out as your true self or standing as an ally, there are plenty of opportunities in June (and the whole year) to celebrate the occasion. Here are a few highlights.

Pride Restaurant Week | Now-Saturday, June 10 | Times + locations vary | Snack on some colorful treats + drinks while supporting the Lexington Pride Center. Participating restaurants include Lussi Brown Coffee Bar, The Social Vegan, and Broomwagon Coffee + Bike Shop.

Lex Lez Night | Thursday, June 8 | 9 p.m. | Crossings, 117 N. Limestone | This monthly series begins at Lussi Brown Coffee Bar and ends the night around the corner for burlesque performances, music, drinks, and more.

Family Friendly Pride Day | Sunday, June 11 | 12-9 p.m. | Battle Axes Lexington, 164 Turner Commons Way | $20 | Enjoy a thrilling day with the family, featuring go karts, ziplines, inflatables, plus entertainment.

PRIDE Walking Food Tour | Thursday, June 22 | 5-8 p.m. | Old Fayette County Courthouse, 215 W. Main St. | $85 | Brush up on Lexington’s LGBTQ+ history, explore queer-owned businesses, and sip + drink on local favorites.

Frontrunners Baseball Night | Friday, June 23 | 6:45 pm. | Counter Clocks Field, 207 Legends Ln. | $0-15 | Join fellow LGBTQ+ runners + walkers for a night of baseball as the Counter Clocks host the Charleston Dirty Birds.

2023 Pride Festival | Saturday, June 24 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine St. | $5-$10 | Celebrate, commemorate, and express yourself at this year’s annual Pride Festival in a brand new venue.

Pride in the Park | Thursday, September 15-Friday, September 16 | Times vary | Woodland Park, 601 High St. | Free | This annual Kentucky Black Pride event features local art, exhibits, music + drag performances, and food.

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Events

Tuesday, June 6

19c: Art from the Kentucky Room Archive | Tuesday, June 6-Friday, June 23 | 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central Library Gallery, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Explore this exhibit of pre-World War I art and photography from the Lexington Public Library’s own collection.
Late Nights at Red Mile | Tuesday, June 6-Monday, October 2 | 11 p.m. | Red Mile Gaming & Racing, 1101 Winbak Way, Lexington | Free | Don’t miss Late Night Breakfast with $5 food, late night drawings, live music + more.*

Wednesday, June 7

Daebak: Let’s Learn Korean with BTS | Wednesday, June 7-Wednesday, June 14 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | Challenge yourself to this five-course Korean class by learning the basics of the language + exploring its culture.
Zumba Fitness Express | Wednesday, June 7 | 6:30-7 p.m. | The Salsa Center Dance Studio, 817 Lane Allen Rd., Lexington | $5-$20 | All levels are welcome to get their heart pumping in this quick dance workout class.

Thursday, June 8

Bluegrass Fair | Thursday, June 8-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | $8 | Embrace summer at the 62nd Bluegrass Fair, where you can enjoy classic fair foods and drinks, rides, games, and a brand new sea lion exhibit.

Friday, June 9

CREATE: Rainbow Mosaics | Friday, June 9 | 4-5 p.m. | Eastside Branch, 3000 Blake James Dr., Lexington | Free | Celebrate Pride by letting the kids exercise their creative muscles and create their own rainbow mosaics.
Friday Flicks | Friday, June 9 | 7-10 p.m. | Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd., Lexington | Free | Grab your blankets and lawn chairs, some food from one of many food trucks, and enjoy an outdoor showing of Disney’s “Lightyear.”

Saturday, June 17

Bluegrass Creative Market- Summer Edition | Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Summit at Fritz Farm, Summit at Fritz Farm, Lexington-Fayette | Free*
Vintage Dad’s Day at Shaker Village | Saturday, June 17 | 12-5 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$16 | Celebrate dad with an 1860’s baseball game, classic car show + vintage tools — and maybe even make it a weekend with a stay at the Inn.*

Tuesday, June 13

Swing Fore the House Golf Scramble | Tuesday, June 13 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Champions at Keene Trace, 20 Ave. of Champions, Nicholasville | $600-$1,750 | Enjoy a day of golf, food, drinks, prizes, and more, all while knowing that your play is supporting Ronald McDonald House to keep families close to their sick children.*

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News Notes

Open

Osha Thai Kitchen & Bar has officially opened for business. Head to 107 W. Short St. to get a taste of Lexington’s newest Thai eatery, featuring favorites like pad Thai, Bangkok ribs, and a covered rooftop patio. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Coming Soon

Good things come to those who weight. MADabolic, a high-intensity interval training gym, will open two new locations in town, with locations TBD. The company focuses on connecting strength + cardio in a way that’s approachable.

Featured

Travel + Leisure named Kentucky as one of the Best Places to Visit in September. In Lexington, the magazine recommends hitting up a distillery to celebrate Bourbon Heritage Month or enjoying one of the many scenic hikes in the area. (Travel + Leisure)

Kids

It’s fun to stay at the YMCA for its annual Family Fun Day. From 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, head to Whitaker Family YMCA for a day of free Hawaiian-themed fun, featuring a dunk tank, food trucks, field games, and a chance to make summer memories.

Sports

UK baseball is heading to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time in six years after beating Indiana 4-2 on Monday. Catch the Wildcats on ESPN when they take on LSU in Baton Rouge this Friday, June 9. (Courier Journal)

Drink

Hop over to West Sixth Farm to celebrate its fifth birthday. This Saturday, June 10, explore the 120 acres of farmland that make this beloved local brewery possible. All day, enjoy pint + glass giveaways, snack on some cupcakes, and get a tour of the farm.

Cause

How can the company responsible for keeping the lights on make a difference? Through charitable grants and individual volunteerism by company employees and retirees. In 2022 alone, the Duke Energy Foundation provided $2 million in support of Northern KY initiatives to impact the vibrancy of where we work and play.*

Travel

It’s time to plan that last summer hurrah for Labor Day weekend. May we suggest a coastal getaway to the Outer Banks? Or maybe your dream destination is a rustic treehouse in the Adirondack Mountains. Wanna splurge? This modern farmhouse in Napa Valley is sure to be unforgettable.*

Festival

🐎 Railbird finishes off strong

Our reader’s thoughts on Railbird

There’s orange dancing in your eyes from bulb light. | Photo by LEXtoday

We soaked up the sun with Sheryl Crow and sang along with hometown hero Tyler Childers. Now, we’re looking back at this weekend’s Railbird Festival to see how it compares to years’ past.

After taking a hiatus in 2022 to reevaluate logistics, the festival seems to have come back bigger than ever. With a reported ~40,000 tickets sold, we chatted with festival attendees to see what they thought about the new venue at Red Mile and all other updates.

“It’s been fantastic; I think it’s been an upgrade over the past couple years. Access to water has been better, shade’s been better, and there’s just a better flow to it,” one attendee told us.

Reader Jonna I. said, “Incredibly well-organized and everything was so accessible. Completely stress-free day.” Caitlyn W. agreed, rating the logistics 10/10.

Until next year, Railbirders.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Aayat

From the editor

I know Lexington celebrates Pride all year long, so let us know if we missed any events in our roundup and we’ll update accordingly.

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