09.03.2024

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🍻 Everybody’s workin’ for the weeknights

Weeknight warriors: 15 weekday events in Lexington

A musician with a guitar standing in front of the WoodSongs stage with musicians in the background at the Lyric Theatre.

Nothing starts the week quite like live music. | Photo courtesy of VisitLEX.

If you’re saving fun for the weekend, you’re only enjoying ~29% of the week.

Luckily, weekdays in Lexington are anything but boring. From special deals to weekly events, here’s our guide to making the most of every day and living weekdays to the fullest.

Monday

Listen — WoodSongs at the Lyric Theatre | Catch a free, live recording of the grassroots radio show.
Play — Main Event | This local spot has bowling, an arcade, laser tag, and billiards. On Monday nights, you can score all-you-can-play fun.

Two people playing pinball at The Burl in a line of pinball machines. — Give free play pinball night a whack.
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Photo courtesy of The Burl

Tuesday

Play — The Burl Arcade | Pinball wizards, this one’s for you. Tuesday nights are free play pinball + happy hour is 4-6 p.m.
Play — Tin Roof | Identify tunes and fill your board for a chance to win prizes at music bingo night.

Wednesday

Play — The Cellar Bar & Grill | Come for happy hour, 4-7 p.m., and stay for trivia starting at 8 p.m.
Move — Greyline Station | Head to this public market for a donation-based, all-levels yoga class at 6 p.m. Then, browse the vendors and grab a bite to eat.

A colorful mural with the name "girlsgirlsgirls Burritos" on it with a woman standing and a pastel-colored background. — Head to this spot for food, drinks, and karaoke.
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Photo via @sugarmaplephoto

Thursday

Listen — girlsgirlsgirls Burritos | Take the mic and listen to local talent at this weekly karaoke night. Plus, score drink deals like $2 wells.
Answer — Boonedogs | Assemble your team, and bring the dog to see if you can fetch the right answer during trivia night, 6-8 p.m.

Friday

Play — Malabu Pub & Grill | You’ll find pool tables and dart boards at this bar every night of the week, but on Fridays, you can add karaoke to the mix.
Listen — The Rackhouse Tavern | Each week, local musicians take the stage, performing genres like bluegrass, rock, and Americana.

More weeknight happenings

Asked

How often do you go out on a weeknight?

A. A couple times a week
B. A few times a month
C. Seldom — just for special events
D. Never

Tell us your plans

Events

Tuesday, Sept. 3

A New Fall | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette | $35 | Create a work of art and celebrate the season at this all-levels paint and sip class.
Open Mic Night | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7 p.m. | Comedy Off Broadway | $5 | Take the stage or laugh out loud listening to local talent.

Wednesday, Sept. 4

Theater Trivia | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 7-9 p.m. | Old North Bar | Free | The Lexington Theatre company hosts this quizzical game, plus see live performances by alumni, aka the LexFam.

Thursday, Sept. 5

Fall Craft Fair | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 5-7 p.m. | Preston Greens Senior Living | Free, price of purchase | Welcome the fall and shop for handmade goods, plus watch live entertainment and browse food vendors.
Southland Jamboree | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater | Free, price of purchase | Watch the final Bluegrass show in this summer series and grab a bite from local food trucks.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Announced

Kroger has broken ground on its new grocery store coming to the northside. The 123,000-sqft location will have 476 parking spaces and amenities like a pharmacy, liquor and wine store, Murray’s Cheese Shop, and Starbucks. It’s expected to be open for business in spring 2026. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Community

Lexington community partners conducted a street survey last week to tally the number of people experiencing homelessness. The effort aims to better understand the unhoused population so the city can use the data when creating laws. Results are expected to be released later this month. (LEX18)

Environment

26.4 tons. That’s how much cardboard was recycled as UK Wildcats moved in for the semester. The university’s recycling committee also determined 2,077 gallons of water were dispensed at hydration stations — enough to offset 22,573 single-use bottles.

Civic

Lexington’s Government and Planning Committee voted to advance proposed changes to its short-term rental (STR) ordinance that includes limitations on the number of STRs in a neighborhood. The amendments will be discussed by the Lexington-Fayette Urban City Council, but it could take months before changes go into effect. (Lexington Herald-Leader)

Number

$8.75. That’s as cheap as Chipotle’s Chicken Al Pastor gets in Lexington. Compare that to the cost for the new menu item across the country. Psst — the same dish could cost you $12.10 in New York City.

Community

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Finance

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Wellness

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Michael

From the editor

Hello, Lexington. I’m a national editor at 6AM City — LEXtoday’s parent company — so you might see me helping with the newsletter occasionally. September is officially here, and apparently, “demure fall” has begun. I can’t fathom spending a lot of money chasing this fad, but I might pop into local vintage + thrift shops to see if I can find any demure clothing.

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