🐾 Breweries + Bars

🐾 Restaurants

• Dressing the Character | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Sept. 10 | Times vary | Central Library Gallery, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | See costumes from a decade of productions by the UK’s Department of Theatre and Dance.
• Arnez J. | Thursday, Aug. 3-Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway, 161 Lexington Green Cir., Lexington | $27 | Have a laugh with the host of BET’s longest-running comedy series “Comic View.”

• Summer Nights in Suburbia | Friday, Aug. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | MoonDance Amphiteater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free | Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and kick off your weekend with live music + local food and drink vendors.
• The Ark Band (Indoor Show) | Friday, Aug. 4 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $17 | Hear reggae tunes from this Columbus-based band.

• The Inaugural Lexington Unsung Heroes Ball | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 7-11 p.m. | The Longship Club at Kroger Field, 1540 University Dr., Lexington | $81.88 | Meet + celebrate seven unsung heroes that help make our city amazing.
• Everything is Terrible! | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 7-11 p.m. | Al’s Bar, 601 N. Limestone, Lexington | $15 | Take a trip back in time with this LA-based artist collective as they show reimagined videos made from old VHS tapes.
• Shaker Village Craft Fair | Saturday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 6 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg | $0-$10 | Shop for pottery, glassware, basketry, jewelry, paintings, Shaker reproductions, and more from 80+ vendors, and enjoy food trucks, a bar, and live music.*

• Monkey Joe’s Birthday | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Monkey Joe’s Lexington, 1850 Bryant Rd., Ste. 120, Lexington | $6-$9 | Celebrate the birthday of this kid-friendly oasis with discounted entry, face painting, balloon animals, obstacle courses, and more.

• Oregon-based Dutch Bros Coffee is one step closer to opening its first Kentucky location. The drive-thru coffee shop at 234 E. New Circle Rd. is slated to open by September. Head to Irvine McDowell Park in Richmond, KY on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a hiring event.

• Julietta Market will exit Greyline Station following its lease expiration this fall. According to Executive Director Adina Tatum, the “cost of operations” led to the decision. While the organization looks for a new spot to move into, you can continue to patron the market until Tuesday, Oct. 31. (WKYT)

• Farmers who have faced bias from USDA Farm lending services have another opportunity for fair treatment. Black Soil KY will help with the Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, which can give farmers access to a variety of loans if they apply by Tuesday, Oct. 31.

• This is just peachy keen. The Peach Truck is returning to Lexington today. Order online and then pick up a 10-pound box of fresh peaches for $38 from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Lexington Ice Center or 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fayette Mall.

• Autumn isn’t too fary away — and we’re falling for Lussi Brown Coffee Bar’s new menu. Head to 114 Church St. to try out those warm, toasty favorites such as apple cider, pumpkin spice, and Mayan mocha.

• It’s hard to believe, but football season is nearly here. In anticipation, UK released its 2023 schedule poster, which encapsulates the excitement of a day at Kroger Field. Pick one up for free at any of these Kroger locations beginning Saturday. Aug. 5.