Monday, Feb. 19 | Ethereal Cornerstone

• Touching the past: Making sense of touch in the ancient world
• Wild touch: What extreme animals can teach us about how we feel

Tuesday, Feb. 20 | Ethereal Public House

• Controversial chemistry: How the public views central science
• Am I seeing things?: The magical world of perception

Wednesday, Feb. 21 | Old North Bar

• Savoring Kentucky: Flavor wheel bourbon tasting
• Fungal feasts: Fungi are all around us — and tasty!

Thursday, Feb. 22 | Pivot Brewing

• Making sense of your prescriptions: Hearing what you need to know
• Can you hear me now?: Critical connections between hearing and brain health

Friday, Feb. 23 | Void Sake Co.

• What’s that smell?: The philosophy of perception and the olfactory
• Smelling success: Stink up the place with some funk!

• Jackson Dean | Friday, Feb. 16 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St., Lexington | $39.82 | Hear the old-school, gritty country sounds of this 22-year-old singer/songwriter stopping by on his “Head Full of Noise Tour.”
• Wine Tasting | Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, Feb. 18 | 12-5 p.m. | Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Rd., Midway | $8-$55 | Learn all the secrets of tasting wine as you sip and stroll through this 38-acre vineyard.
• Dine Nashville: The Music City Way | Friday, Feb. 16-Sunday, March 3 | Throughout Nashville | Free | Experience Nashville’s diverse food scene through collaborative chef experiences, cocktail specials, Restaurant Week, and deals and discounts.*

• Underground Railroad | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 10-11 a.m. | Eastside Branch, 3000 Blake James Dr., Lexington | Free | Kids in 3rd to 8th grades can join the Cincinnati Museum Center to create elements of the Underground Railroad + learn stories about the abolitionists that made it possible.
• Discovery Saturday - Celebrating Black History | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | Free | Bring the little ones for a variety of experiences including story time, planetarium shows, art talks, and interactive musical performances.
• The Decade of Vinyl Richie | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $20-$24 | Celebrate 10 years of this local rock n’ roll band as they play through all decades and genres.

• Plant Swap | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 12 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Co., 610 W. Third St., Lexington | Free | Bring a few plants, cuttings, or plant accessories to trade, sell, or give away for free.
• LexTalks: Lexington, Kentucky Segregated By Design | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 2-3 p.m. | Lexington History Museum, 210 N. Broadway St., Lexington | $10 | See presentations from The Black Yarn team who will discuss past + present impact of policies that cause residential segregation.
• The Great Backyard Bird Count | Sunday, Feb. 18 | 3-4:30 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park, 416 Rebmann Ln., Lexington | Free | Learn the basics of bird watching as you work with park staff to identify birds for the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.

• If you’re looking for some fresh-baked local sourdough, give Wild Lab Bakery a follow. The soon-to-open storefront at 819 National Ave. has been hosting a series of soft openings. Once fully open, you’ll also find baguettes, bagels, and heirloom grain cookies as well as curated retail offerings like natural and sustainable home goods.

• The city’s Division of Planning wants your input for the 2024 Urban Growth Plan’s Guiding Principles. Take the survey to share your thoughts on what developments should be prioritized in the proposed expansion areas of the Urban Service Boundary. Think: Transportation, parks, and infrastructure.

• In observance of Presidents Day, there will be no waste collection on Monday, Feb. 19. If that is your typical pick-up day, your carts will now be picked up on Wednesday, Feb. 21.

• LexArts is seeking artists for its Whiskey Wall of Wonder. In honor of (G1) Makers Mark Mile race at Keeneland, a Maker’s Mark bottle will serve as your canvas + will later be auctioned off for charity. Interested artists can submit up to three designs and should apply by Tuesday, Feb. 27.

• Set those alarms, because tickets for the 2024 Keeneland Spring Meet go on sale Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 9 a.m. The 16-day season runs April 5-April 26, with racing taking place Wednesdays through Sundays. Tickets for Derby Day at Keeneland will also be available for purchase.

• UK is turning 159 years old on Thursday, Feb. 22, and to celebrate, will be hosting the third annual UK Founders Day Festival. Head to the second floor of the Gatton Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for games, prizes, special guests, and an interactive photo booth. (UKNOW)

• Did you know our online shop (Six & Main) now features Matchstick Goods, an arts-based social enterprise in North Lexington? This small business — committed to employing and mentoring youth — designs, creates, and sells beautiful ceramic pieces. These pieces include mugs, soap dishes, and earrings. Shop now.

• March 2023 | New team name + mascot revealed
• April 2023 | Counter Clocks unveil stadium upgrades
• July 2023 | LEXtoday City Editors added to the team as starting pitchers (wink, wink)
• September 2023 | Counter Clocks end their season with a 49-75 record
• January 2024 | Temerity Baseball announced as new owner of the team
• February 2024 | The Legends are back, baby