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There are restaurants open on Mondays

Weeknight dining guide in Lexington
The Square in downtown Lexington at night with cars driving fast.
Consider us our downtown date night planner. | Photo by @bx2ll
If you’ve ever tried grabbing a bite on a weeknight in Lexington, you might have wound up disappointed — and hungry. There’s nothing like seeing a closed sign at your favorite local spot to put a damper on your dinner plans.

Given that we, too, have been a casualty of weeknight closures, we decided it was time to dish out the details to help make planning your night out on the town easy breezy.

Editor’s note: Open times reflect dinner service or when the restaurant opens for the day. Times throughout the week vary, so please visit the restaurants website to see full hours.

Closed Sunday

Bourbon N’ Toulouse, 829 Euclid Ave. + 1080 S. Broadway | Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.
Blue Heron Steakhouse, 185 Jefferson St. | Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m.
Cole’s, 735 E. Main St. | Monday-Saturday, 5 p.m.

A restaurant with teal booths and a mural that says "desperados"

Desperado’s might be closed for margarita Monday, but it’s open for taco Tuesday. | Photo by LEXtoday

Closed Monday

Bear & the Butcher, 815 Euclid Ave. | Tuesday-Thursday, 4 p.m. + Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.
Desperado’s Cantina, 1224 Manchester St. | Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m., Saturday + Sunday, 10 a.m.
East End Tap & Table, 333 E. Main St. | Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.
Epping’s on Eastside, 264 Walton Ave. | Tuesday, 4 p.m + Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.
ItalX, 160 W. Main St. | Tuesday-Sunday, 5 p.m.
Joe Bologna’s, 120 W. Maxwell St. | Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.
The Obstinate Sons, 829 Chevy Chase Pl. | Tuesday-Sunday, 4 p.m.
Papi’s, 818 Euclid Ave. | Tuesday-Sunday, 4:30 p.m. (Summer hours, will re-open Mondays in the fall)
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Events
Friday, Aug. 2
  • 2024 Lexington Challenger | Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4 | 10 a.m. | Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex, 454 Complex Dr., Lexington | $10 | You’ll love seeing the established and rising stars of professional tennis at this USTA Pro Circuit event.
  • “Jersey Boys” | Friday, Aug. 2-Sunday, Aug. 4 | Times vary | Lexington Opera House, 401 W. Short St., Lexington | $36-$90 | You won’t be able to take your eyes off of this production of the classic Broadway jukebox musical inspired by The Four Seasons.
Saturday, Aug. 3
  • EquineEd: A First Saturday Lecture Series | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy., Lexington | Free | Hear from Wren Blae Zimmerman, a legally blind equestrian, as she shares her experience in show jumping + her work on the US Equestrian Foundation’s Adaptive Sport Committee.
  • The Broken Hearts | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 8 p.m. | Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St., Lexington | $20-$75 | You’ll be taken to a higher place with this Tom Petty tribute band made up of talented touring artists.
  • Stargazing | Saturday, Aug. 3 | 9-11 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way, Lexington | Free | Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view + explore the night sky — event is weather dependent, call park to confirm.
Sunday, Aug. 4
  • Yoga Under the Trees | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, 120 Sycamore Rd., Lexington | Free | This all-levels yoga class invites the community to come together to move with ease under the trees.
  • Trash Bill | Sunday, Aug. 4 | 2-8 p.m. | The Green Lantern Bar, 495 W. 3rd St., Lexington | Free | Soak in these last summer Sundays with cold drinks + live music from Abby Hamilton and other local artists.
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Pets

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That’s because Nom Nom is made with love (aww), not meat meal (eek).
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News Notes
Closing
  • The Inebriated Baker announced it will be closing its storefront + moving to an online-only platform later the month. The last day to get your boozy baked goods at the Fayette Mall location will be Sunday, Aug. 25. A seasonal food truck is also in the works for 2025.
Try This
  • The Living Arts & Science Center has a new series of adult classes called the Brunch Club Series. The sessions will include mocktail and brunch making, followed by an arts activity such as “Paloma and Painting” + “Classic Mimosa and Ceramic Mugs.” Classes range from $70 to $95.
Kids
  • While you’re busy planning for kids going back to school, Lexington Children’s Museum already has you covered for those days when they are out. Registration is open for School Year Camps for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The educational camps include hands-on arts, humanities, and STEM activities.
Cause
  • Did you know, that August is Black Philanthropy Month? The Blue Grass Community Foundation is celebrating with its inaugural Lexington Black Philanthropy Week, Monday, Aug. 19-Friday, Aug. 23. Read the Giving Guide to learn more about 26 Black-serving + Black-led nonprofits you can support in our community.
Sports
  • Mark your calendars + bookmark this page, because tickets for the 2024 Keeneland Fall Meet go on sale Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. The Meet will take place Friday, Oct. 4-Saturday, Oct. 26, with no racing on Mondays or Tuesdays.
Plan Ahead
  • Birthday wishes are in order for Black Soil KY, which turns seven this month. To celebrate, Black Soil KY Week returns Sunday, Aug. 18-Sunday, Aug. 25, where events throughout the week will focus on the organization’s core value of advocating for a more accessible + equitable agricultural community.
Drink
  • Sip on the flavors of summer, Lexington: This local spot’s summer drink specials include a cookie butter latte, sparkling mojito cold brew, and spicy matcha lemonade to complement their made-to-order chicken biscuits. Follow along on Instagram for a sneak peek + head to Chevy Chase to check ‘em out for yourself.*
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Arts

🦋 Butterfly in the sky

Art by Nature returns to Lexington
A garden greenspace with flowers and plants and an Art By Nature sign
Walk around Wellington Park to get inspired at their Monarch Waystation. | Photo by LEXtoday
In its seventh year, Art by Nature is citywide celebration of Lexington’s local landscape. The program utilizes the creative work of local artists to highlight the beauty of our surroundings + native plants to encourage environmental stewardship.

This year’s theme, Monarch Waystations, asks visual artists to create projects inspired by these 20 Monarch Waystation locations.

What type of art is accepted? Think:
  • Paintings
  • Photographs
  • Fiber art
  • Jewelry
  • Sculptures
  • Glass creations
Artists can submit up to three pieces, but only one will be selected per person. Submit your work by Friday, Sept. 13.

The exhibit will be on display for the whole community to see at The Living Arts & Science Center Friday, Oct. 18-Friday, Dec. 6.
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