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• History to Chew On | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 12 p.m. | McConnell Springs Park | Free | Learn about James Winkfield, the last African American jockey to ride a winner in the Kentucky Derby from the curator of collections at the Derby Museum.

• Film, TV, and Play Script Table Reads | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 7-10 p.m. | LEX Studios | Free | Bring your in-progress script for a night of networking + feedback with like-minded entertainment creatives — registration is required.

• Bike Walk Kentucky Summit 2024 | Thursday, Aug. 15-Friday, Aug. 16 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Transylvania University | $50-$100 | Come together with 400+ thought leaders and share ideas about how to support and represent cyclist communities.
• The Jayhawks (Outdoor Show) | Thursday, Aug. 15 | 8 p.m. | The Burl | $25-$30 | Don’t be so blue — join these iconic Minneapolis alt-country rockers as they make a stop at the Distillery District.

• Neighborhood Yard Sale | Friday, Aug. 16-Saturday, Aug. 17 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | North Limestone | Free, price of purchase | Join the block of North Limestone and West Third Street for a yard sale featuring discounts, beverages + pastries, and more from surrounding businesses.
• Popcorn Theatre Grand Opening | Friday, Aug. 16 | 7 p.m. | Headwater Farm | $15 | Join the Seedleaf crew for the grand opening of its Popcorn Theatre + a showing of “The Biggest Little Farm” to learn more about the nonprofit’s history.

• A local staple is moving one of its locations to the Meadowthorpe neighborhood. Bourbon n’ Toulouse will close its South Broadway location this year and move to Townley Center in the former Vinaigrette Salad Kitchen. The new location will feature a drive-thru and is expected to open this fall. (WKYT)

• The People’s Porch will host a pop-up + read event at Third Street Stuff & Coffee on Saturday, Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Here, you can browse from the Black Library Collective’s selection of books, which includes historic Black memorabilia and literature.

• Last week, the board for Fayette County Public Schools passed a tax cut on real estate and personal property + maintained the rate for motor vehicle taxes for the 2025 fiscal year. According to Board Chair Tyler Murphy, this “allows us to lower the rate while still fulfilling the budget obligations approved in May.” (Lexington Herald-Leader)

• Calling all comic aficionados. Bill Widener, associate librarian at the Lexington Public Library, is helping bring those vibrant pages to life with “Bill’s Comic Curation.” In the video series, he discusses his favorite titles, the history of comics, and offer nuggets of info about the world. See the first episode.

• Good things come in twos. For the rest of the 2024 Lexington Legends season, you can get $2 tickets for Tuesday games, while also snacking on special deals for — you guessed it — $2.

• Some say Kentucky can be summarized by bourbon and horses. While those aspects are important, we’re much more nuanced than that, as is captured by the new book “Kentucky, Y’all: A Celebration of the People and Culture of the Bluegrass State.” The book’s official release date is Tuesday, Sept. 10.

• Looking to start your day sunny side up? This family restaurant franchise offers an egg-straordinary opportunity to bring a top-notch breakfast, lunch + brunch model to the Horse Capital of the World (with ongoing training and support services). Opening a restaurant has never been easier.*

• Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone stepping into a fitness program for the first time, LiveWELL provides a place for Lexingtonians to feel welcomed + encouraged. See how LiveWELL’s trainers can help you kickstart your health and fitness journey.*