🐣 Saturday, March 30

🐰 Sunday, March 31

• “Faces” Exhibit | Tuesday, March 26-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Central Library, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | See the work of artist Jason Akhtarekhavari and photographer Kevin Nance as they prove that faces are everywhere — if you look close enough.
• Carve + Print | Tuesday, March 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Studio Mel, 309 N. Ashland Ave., Lexington | $85.08 | This workshop will teach you how to transfer designs onto an easy-to-carve rubber mat to create your own stamp.

• “The Legacy of Black Horsemen” Screening | Wednesday, March 27 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E. 3rd St., Lexington | Free | Learn about the history of Black jockeys, trainers, and owners of the 1800s and how they helped shape the thoroughbred industry — registration is required.
• The Lexington Writer’s Room Book Club | Wednesday, March 27 | 7-8 p.m. | The Lexington Writer’s Room, 343 E. High St., Lexington | Free | Join fellow creatives to discuss Rick Rubin’s book “The Creative Act: A Way of Being.”

• Lynyrd Skynyrd & ZZ Top: The Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour | Thursday, March 28 | 8 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $56-$351 | Scream “Play Free Bird” at a concert where it actually makes sense.

• Pot of Gold Drag Bingo | Friday, March 29 | 7-10 p.m. | The Void Sake Company, 819 National Ave., Ste. 190, Lexington | $10 | Test your luck with a game of bingo and a drag show from Scarlett Moon.

• Speaking of being free bird — sustainable-focused distillery Bespoken Spirits will host its grand opening tomorrow at Greyline Station with the rock legends themselves. Bespoken, which produces Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Hell House whiskey, will officially open its tasting room and begin tours in April. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Kung Fu Tea x TKK Fried Chicken, located at the bottom floor of The Hub Limestone, has closed. We originally saw the announcement on the business’ Yelp page, which was then confirmed by employees at the apartment complex. The milk + bubble tea shop originally opened in March of 2022.

• The city has expanded its eligibility for its Extended Social Resource grants, which puts funding towards community betterment. Along with prioritizing community wellness, youth development, and food insecurity, the grants will now also support mental health services. Interested agencies can learn more at today’s workshop webinar at 2 p.m.

• Last month, we reported that a new social club would be coming to North Broadway called The Melroy. Membership applications are now open and available in tiers including individual, household, and corporate options before it officially opens its doors this July.

• Lexington’s Public Art Commission is seeking local designs to be placed on the ~400 utility boxes around town. The city is partnering with Image360, which will produce vinyl art wraps featuring the chosen designs. Applications are due by Friday, April 19 at 11 p.m. and designs will be placed this summer.

• Cannabuzz Bar wants your input. The infused bar is working on a business model to open a food truck garden on its property. If you or someone you know has a food truck looking for a new stop, fill out the feedback survey.

• Heads up, Lexington: Fayette Alliance will host its Smart Growth Ambassadors program on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m. Head to Pivot Brewing Company (1400 Delaware Ave.) and learn how to advocate for smart, sustainable + equitable community growth while networking over craft beer and cider. Save your spot.*