• Project Ricochet Presents Community Fit | Thursday, May 9 | 6-8 p.m. | ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St., Lexington | Free | Learn the art of Capoeira as you combine elements of acrobatics, dance, and spirituality — registration is required and the first class is free.

• Food Truck Fridays | Friday, May 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Shillito Park, 300 W. Reynolds Rd., Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Connect with fellow Lexingtonians at this family-friendly event featuring dozens of food truck vendors serving up snacks, beer, and cider.
• Nate Bargatze: “The Be Funny Tour” | Friday, May 10 | 7 p.m. | Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St., Lexington | $25 | See this Tennessee observational comedian who has been coined as “The Nicest Man in Stand-Up.”
• Mother’s Day Friday Salsa Night | Friday, May 10 | 8-11 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Company, 610 W. Third St., Lexington | Free | Cut a rug with the mother figure in your life while you sip on brews + groove to free dance lessons from The Salsa Center.

• Mayfest Arts Fair | Saturday, May 11-Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Gratz Park, 250 W. Third St., Lexington | Free | Stroll through one of Lexington’s historic parks while browsing nearly 100 artist vendors, a full slate of live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun.

• Candles & Cocktails: Mother’s Day | Sunday, May 12 | Times vary | Wick + Mortar Studio, 526 E. High St., Lexington | $38-$50 | Get crafty and sip on MOM-mosas as you sort through 50+ scents to create your own non-toxic candle.

• Stay weather aware, LEX. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for this morning, meaning there is high chance of excessive rainfall. Be sure to brake early, drive slow through flood-prone areas, and contact 311 for any additional issues.

• We know Lexington is an amazing place to live, but it looks like we’re getting some much-deserved national recognition. Livability recently ranked Lexington among the top 100 best places to live — thanks to our cost of living being lower than the national average, abundant job opportunities, and proximity to nature.

• Bored of your board games? Head to the Lexington Public Library’s Beaumont Branch to be a part of its board game swap. Stop by to drop your game off and receive a ticket, then return to the library on Saturday, June 15 to trade + mingle with fellow gamers.

• Delight in the flavors of Michelin Star Chef Michael Diaz de Leon at The Manchester’s first Courtyard Series. Here, you’ll enjoy locally inspired seasonal bites + learn about local food biodiversity. Tickets come with five courses and two cocktails.

• While it may feel too soon to be thinking of basketball season, a new ESPN list caught our eye. UK women’s basketball was ranked No. 25 on the publication’s “Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2024-25" list, citing Coach Kenny Brooks’ arrival in the BBN.

• It’s National Nurses Week, and there is no shortage of ways to say thank you to the nurse in your life. Find discounts on food + clothing, how to win them a vacation package, or donate to the American Nurses Association.

• Stock up for every spring and summer special occasion during Pomegranate’s Warehouse Sale, happening today, May 9 through Saturday, May 11 at 527 Lagonda Ave. Shoppers will enjoy exclusive discounts + deals on everything from table linens and serveware to pajama sets and equestrian collections. Meet Pomegranate.*

• Harrodsburg, aka Kentucky’s oldest city, turns 250 this year. Celebrate the history, the heritage, and the future — centuries in the making — during a three-day festival from June 14-16. Explore all festivities and plan a trip to Harrodsburg.*

• $4,000. That’s how much we’re looking to raise to support our staff and mission here at LEXtoday — and our fundraising ends tomorrow. If you love the free community resource you’re reading right now (we sure do), support us today with a one-time donation. See how close we are to our goal.

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