What makes bourbon, bourbon?

• Be made in the US
• Consist of between 51 percent and 79 percent Indian corn
• Age for at least two years in an oak barrel

The story of National Bourbon Day

Where to celebrate

• The Bluegrass Tavern, 115 Cheapside
• Bourbon on Rye, 115 W. Main St.
• The Elkhorn Tavern, 1210 Manchster St.
• Distilled, 157 Jefferson St.
• Whiskey Bear, 3195 Beaumont Centre Cir.

• Zumba Fitness Express | Wednesday, June 14 | 6:30-7 p.m. | The Salsa Center Dance Studio, 817 Lane Allen Rd., Lexington | $5 | All levels are welcome to get their heart pumping in this quick dance workout class.

• Dix River Kayak Tour & Waterfall Climb | Thursday, June 15 | 12-4 p.m. | High Bridge Boat Ramp, Kentucky River Lock 7 Rd., Wilmore | $30 | Head just a few miles outside of Lexington and float along the Dix River to a majestic hidden waterfall.
• Lavender Festival | Thursday, June 15-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles | $20-$25 | Frolic through various vendors, food trucks, and farm enrichment activities, and bring home your own sachet of lavender.

• Winger | Friday, June 16 | 7 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St., Lexington | $28 | Fist pump and head bang to the 1990s New York-based glam rock sounds from these hair-raising legends.
• Shaker Village Music on the Lawn | Friday, June 16-Saturday, Oct. 28 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | Free | Venture out to historic Harrodsburg for an evening of live music, outdoor dining, and drinks around the fire pit at Shaker Village.

• Central Kentucky Mystical Market | Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18 | Times vary | Clarion Hotel Conference Center - North, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington | $0-$5 | Shop from a variety of metaphysical vendors and meet with the area’s best healers, intuitives, mediums + psychics.
• Father’s Day Welding Class | Saturday, June 17 | 1 p.m. | Kre8now Makerspace, 305 Codell Dr., Lexington | $75 | Get some bonding time with the father figure in your life by fully immersing yourselves into the world of welding.

• We’re gonna take our horse to the Old North Kitchen, the new food concept from Old North Bar. The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening this Friday, June 16 starting at 11 a.m. + feature a menu of classic pub eats like burgers, chicken sandwiches, wings, and tots.

• Lexington’s last O’Charley’s location has officially closed its doors at 2099 Harrodsburg Rd. According to the company’s website, gift cards will still be honored at the restaurant’s other locations around the country. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Wednesday, June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. The Kentucky Blood Center is encouraging the community to become donors by visiting one of eight centers around the state as the summer months typically see limited blood supply.

• Local marketing firm Fooji announced that it invested $100,000 into local startups last year. To further its contributions to the community, the company will be giving away 400 welcome boxes to those part of Revive Life House, an addiction treatment center.

• Here comes the sun. The Lexington Art League invites you to its Summer Solstice celebration to officially welcome in the season on Friday, June 23 at 7 p.m. See as rooms in the Loudoun House transport you into different universes using colors and sounds. (Smiley Pete)

• The UK women’s basketball team is heading way down south for Thanksgiving weekend. Starting that Thursday, Nov. 23, catch the Wildcats as they take on fellow NCAA competitors at the 2023 US Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Women’s Basketball Tournament. (UK Athletics)

• Summer is for grilling. Become a Grill Master this summer with Kroger’s pro tips for grilling, including How to Grill, How to Use a Smoker, and How to Defrost Meat. Bonus: They’ve got a ton of grilling recipes, too.*

• Sandía. Start using it in conversation in three weeks.*

• From galleries and museums to brewmasters and artisans, discover the arts and culture scene in Greenville, SC. Pro tip: Review the Arts & Culture Guide before your visit.*

• 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.*

District 7 Social Hall, 1170 Manchester St.

Countdown Games, 1872 Plaudit Pl.

The Mad Potter, 3385 Tates Creek Rd.