• Networking After Hours | Wednesday, July 17 | 4:30-6 p.m. | The Manchester, 941 Manchester St., Lexington | $25 | Join Women Leading Kentucky for an evening of networking with fellow community business leaders at the rooftop bar, The Lost Palm.
• 4th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest | Wednesday, July 17 | 7 p.m. | Boonedogs, 5902 Old Richmond Rd., Lexington | Free | Sip on craft beer + listen to live music as you cheer on the contestants who will eat as many hot dogs as they can stomach for a chance to win prizes.

• Thursday Night Live | Thursday, July 18 | 5-8 p.m. | Fifth Third Bank Pavilion, 251 W. Main St., Lexington | Free | Head downtown for the perfect post-work wind down featuring live music, drinks, and food vendors.
• Intro to Hiking/Backpacking | Thursday, July 18 | 6-7 p.m. | Shillito Park, 300 W. Reynolds Rd., Lexington | Free | Bring your questions and sense of adventure as parks staff teach you how to prepare for the outdoors including map reading, equipment fitting + more.

• Distillery Dash 5K/10K | Friday, July 19 | 7 p.m. | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | $35-$45 | Choose your distance, 5K or 10K, then stick around for a post-race party with live music, bourbon tastings, and food trucks.

• Sip + Shop | Saturday, July 20 | 2-8 p.m. | Distillery District, 1170 Manchester St., Lexington | Free | Come out and shop from ~40 creative vendors + listen to a live band courtesy of Kentucky Pop-Ups.

• Carson’s at Andover announced its new venue, Events at The Hudson, is now open. Located at 3450 Todds Rd., the space is ideal for wedding rehearsals + receptions and corporate events, serving up those southern comfort favorites from the local restaurant. We’re excited to keep our wedding venue guide growing.

• Beloved community member and priest Father Norman Fischer died unexpectedly while helping at the Catholic Heart Work Camp in Delaware. Father Fischer was the chaplain at Lexington Catholic High School for nearly 20 years + served as the pastor at St. Peter Claver Church. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Goodfella’s in the Distillery District is unveiling a new Patio Tiki Bar menu this Saturday, July 20, 7-10 p.m. Stop by the Wiseguy Lounge upstairs to enjoy live jazz + funk music from J.J. Band while sipping on a Spirited Warrior, featuring Michter’s Rye whiskey, Amaro Averna, allspice, and pineapple.

• Calling all night sky nature lovers. Shaker Village is hosting a special community science project in honor of National Moth Week. Join the team on Saturday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. for the 2024 Moth Hike: Exploring Nighttime. Don’t forget your flashlights.

• Lex Vegas meet Las Vegas. Nonstop flights from LEX to Las Vegas are available on Allegiant now through Sunday, Aug. 11. The route will take a brief hiatus, then return on Thursday, Oct. 3.

• Drink Up Week — a celebration of our city’s vibrant beverage culture — is coming up quickly from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. We asked local businesses to join the fun by sharing drink deals; check out this map of promos that are poppin’ just for the occasion.

• Navigating the myriad choices and strategies of finance + investing can feel as complex as deciphering the nuances of a fine bourbon. To help, American Trust Wealth created a guide that explores the art of managing wealth for investors — read it here.*†

• Did you know? Baptist Health Hamburg is now open, offering 24-hour emergency care, free valet parking, an on-site pharmacy, outpatient imaging and labs, an ambulatory surgery center, cancer center, and physical therapy in a location that’s easy to access. Learn more about providers, test results and services.*

• Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? It’s Christmas in July, and we’re celebrating by gifting new and returning advertisers with special promotions to get your message in front of our readers. Get in touch to learn more (read: open your present).

• It’s Amazon Prime Day. Browse limited-time deals, like 40% off these luxury memory foam pillows that feature a dual-sided design to support your sleep hygiene.*

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