Weekend musts

Weekday wonders

Great outdoors

• Seedlings in Steam: To The Galaxy & Beyond | Wednesday, May 15 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | The Living Arts & Science Center, 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Lexington | Free | Preschool students will take to the stars as they learn about our solar system in the planetarium — register in advance.

• Burn the Mic | Thursday, May 16 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Carnegie Center For Literacy & Learning, 251 W. 2nd St., Lexington | Free | Join poet Tosha Sun, owner of Levee, for an evening of readings, creativity, and connecting with fellow writers.

• Ms. Pat: “Ya Girl Done Made It” Tour | Friday, May 17 | 7 p.m. | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $35-$65 | This stand-up comedian, podcaster, and star of “The Ms. Pat Show” is bringing her hilarious, dark honesty to the stage.
• The Lemon Twigs | Friday, May 17 | 8 p.m. | The Burl, 375 Thompson Rd., Lexington | $25-$30 | These brothers from Long Island will transport you to the psych rock days of the 1970s.

• Founders Day | Saturday, May 18 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | McConnell Springs, 416 Rebmann Ln., Lexington | Free | Celebrate the founding + naming of Lexington at the site where it took place with historic reenactments, demos of pioneer skills, vendors, crafts, live music, and more.
• Tour d’Coops 2024 | Saturday, May 18 | 1-4 p.m. | Redwood Cooperative School, 166 Crestwood Dr., Lexington | $0-$12.51 | Join the Cooperative Lexington Urban Chicken Keepers to tour backyard coops and learn how to build your own.

• High Tea Party | Sunday, May 19 | 2-4 p.m. | Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast, 507 N. Broadway, Lexington | $55 | Secure your spot for an afternoon featuring a lovely selection of teas plus sweet and savory sandwiches and accompaniments.*

• Looks like a local brewery is pivoting it’s business model. Pivot Brewing, which makes + serves up dozens of ciders, is transitioning to a community and employee-owned company, better known as a co-op. Learn more about the change and how you can be a part of it.

• A new survey from People Magazine and OpenTable found that this Lexington spot is among the most beautiful restaurants in the US. The Lost Palm, the art deco-inspired rooftop bar at The Manchester, was celebrated for its “indoor-outdoor homage to 1960s South Florida” and its pink + green tropical vibe.

• This week, construction will begin on a new trail at Jacobson Park. The one-mile Meadow Loop trail will be multi-use for bikes + walkers and is expected to be completed by later this summer, weather depending.

• As the city works on updating its Greenways Plan, it’s seeking input from the community about what we’d like to see in our green spaces. Think: Trails, trees, and educational opportunities. Take this survey to share your thoughts.

• Hockensmith’s Fine Arts Editions will open its newest exhibition this week, “Hallelujah: Road from Despair,” tomorrow, May 16, 5:30-8 p.m. The contemporary folk art exhibit features the works of LaVon Van Williams and Father Norman Fisher. The full gallery will be available for viewing Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5:30 p.m.

• The Harry Dean Stanton Fest returns Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14. The multi-venue cultural festival will take over Lexington with movie screenings, panel discussions, and live music from bands like Mydolls across the city. See the full schedule.

• Cornbread Hemp’s CBD Sleep Gummies are available in two strengths and made with high-quality USDA organic CBD extract. Get 30% off with code CBDSLEEP30.*

Places to paddle

• Jacobson Park, 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd. | That’s right, you don’t have to leave the city limits for this one. Lexington Parks and Recreation even offers boat rentals.
• Shaker Village, 316-398 Shakers Landing Rd., Harrodsburg | Paddle underneath High Bridge + explore the Kentucky Palisades

Readers suggestions

• Elkhorn Creek in Frankfort — Readers Jill D. + Scott W.
• Herrington Lake in Harrodsburg — Sue I.
• Canoe Kentucky in Frankfort — Emily S.