Can’t miss

Eat + Drink

• Get your breakfast favorites seven days a week at Josie’s, or the sip a specialty brunch cocktail al fresco at the cozy Bella Cafe & Grill.
• Discover dishes with a Cajun twist from Bourbon n’ Toulouse or get a taste of Greek food at Athenian Grill. Get the baklava — you won’t regret it.
• For fans of the sudsy stuff, Beer Trappe has you covered with 500+ varieties of bottles, cans, and brews on tap.
• Sushi lovers will not be disappointed with creative rolls + sake options at Omakase.

• Craft and Candle Cocktail Bar | Thursday, June 13 | 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | Wick + Mortar Studio, 526 E. High St., Lexington | $15-$45 | Blend your own custom scent to make a candle, reed diffuser, fabric spritz, and more — cocktails, wine + beer available for purchase.
• Jazz at the Library: Kim Pensyl and the Phil Degreg Trio | Thursday, June 13 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Central Library Farish Theater, 140 E. Main St., Lexington | Free | This month’s performance features Kim Pensyl on trumpet, Phil Degreg on piano, Aaron Jacobs on bass, and John Taylor on drums.

• Golden Hour: $5 Friday | Friday, June 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, 5199 Combs Ferry Rd., Winchester | Free, price of purchase | Soak in the sunset among the vines while sipping specially priced wine, sangria, and cocktails.
• Lexington vs. Gastonia | Friday, June 14 | 7 p.m. | Legends Field, 207 Legends Ln., Lexington | $10-$25 | Feel Good Friday at the ballpark means happy hour specials, including $5 draft beers + $8 moonshine slushies — plus, stick around for post-game fireworks.

• Nourishment: Farm Fresh Flavors | Saturday, June 15 | 9-11 a.m. | Elmwood Stock Farm, 3520 Paris Pike, Georgetown | $0-$15 | Take a guided tour with farmer Mac Stone for a look at the crops, livestock, and techniques used on this organic family farm.
• Cocktails & Cigars Presented by Elaine Allen | Saturday, June 15 | 8-11 p.m. | The Void Sake Company, 819 National Ave., Ste. 120, Lexington | $27.16-$48.89 | Relax, indulge, and soak up the summer vibes while you sip cocktails + smoke a selection of premium cigars with accompanying music from DJ DMC.

• Trivia | Sunday, June 16 | 4-6 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider, 1170 Manchester St., Ste. 140, Lexington | Free | Calling all knowledge nerds — sip and laugh the Sunday scaries away with brain-teasing trivia + cider.

• Banzai Schools | Central Bank has pledged to offer free courses and resources to 24 schools across our service communities.
• Banzai Direct | This free software is available to all who want to sustain or develop their financial wellbeing skills. Banzai Direct includes access to interactive courses, financial calculators, fun activities, and much more.^†

• Town Branch Commons, the connector path between the Legacy + Town Branch Trails, has earned its third national award. The multiuse trail was given a National Recognition Award from American Council of Engineering Companies, honoring its excellence in its functionality, accessibility, and innovation.

• Eat and drink the rainbow with Pride Restaurant Week, which continues through Saturday, June 15. Head to J. Render’s for a “Love is Love” cocktail or grab a pack of Pride Y’all Raspberry Sour Ale From West Sixth Brewing. Then, fuel up with the colorful Kale Mountain Nachos from girlsgirlsgirls Burritos.

• As you plan your yard sale or work on any seasonal cleaning, consider The International Book Project (IBP) for your book donations. Particularly, the local nonprofit is in need of university textbooks + children’s books in good condition. IBP sends books to those in need in other countries.

• Lexington Parks & Recreation announced it will host beginner + intermediate pickleball clinics this summer beginning Monday, July 8. Registration will open next Monday, June 17. See other places to pick up pickleball.

• The Yoga at Ashland summer series returns to the lawn at Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate this Sunday, June 16, 11 a.m. This free, all-levels yoga class invites the community to come together to move with ease under the trees.

• Own a local beverage business? Offer a drink deal to our readers during Drink Up Week from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. Whether it’s BOGO smoothies or 20% off wine bottles, drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and let’s get this party poppin’.

• Did you know The Living Arts & Science Center is home to Lexington’s only public planetarium? Observe the beauty of the night sky during one of the planetarium’s daily shows, or think about adding it as a field trip opportunity. Plan your visit.*

• Father’s Day is right around the corner (read: this Sunday). If you haven’t found the perfect gift for the father figure in your life, this local shop can help. Already have a gift? Shop exclusive deals during their semi-annual sale happening June 26-29. Trust us: You won’t leave empty-handed.*

• B-3 zones, aka Highway Service Business, which are intended for retail + commercial use, could see the addition of multi-family developments, such as apartments
• R-2 zones, aka Mixed Low Density Residential, which are intended for compact housing types like duplexes + patio homes, but could see the expansion of more housing types