City Editor Molly’s favorites

City Editor Aayat’s favorites

• Formosa Trio | Monday, Sept. 23 | 7-8 p.m. | Singletary Recital Hall | Free | Meaning “beautiful island,” the Formosa Trio brings together three musicians born and raised in Taiwan who captivate audiences with both classical and contemporary instrumentation.

• Lunch & Learn: Solutions Functional Medicine | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sedona Taphouse | $13.26 | Join the team from Solutions Functional Medicine to learn more about how to improve fatigue + better your health through hormone replacement therapy.

• Yappy Hour | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 5 p.m. | Jacobson Park | Free | Bring your pup to meet new four-legged friends while enjoying on-site food trucks, live music, frozen treats + more.

• Grand Opening | Thursday, Sept. 26-Friday, Sept. 27 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | That Cute Little Shop | Free, price of purchase | Meet the newest Chevy Chase neighbor as it celebrates its opening by giving away free necklaces to the first 100 customers and more deals on its boutique clothing + accessories.
• The Alchemist Series | Thursday, Sept. 26-Thursday, Nov. 21 | Times vary | Bespoken Spirits | Experience a new, innovative spirit flavor each Thursday, exclusively at The Greyline Station tasting room — a limited number of bottles will be available for purchase.*

• Summer Polo Closing Night | Friday, Sept. 27 | 5:30 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park | $0+ | Stomp the divots + meet the ponies, then settle in to watch some of Kentucky’s finest athletes for the final match of the summer polo season.

• In case you missed it, Beau’s Cafe has extended its hours + is now open in the evenings. Stop by Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9 p.m., to grab a burger, mushroom burger (they also have gluten-free buns), hand-cut fries, and sample the curated wine selections from Vine & Branch.

• The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that in 2025, vision tests will be required for all residents renewing their license. Kentuckians will have two options — receive a free vision screening at any KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office or a KYTC-credentialed medical professional. (LEX18)

• And just like that, it’s almost Fall Break. Fayette County Public School students will be off Monday, Sept. 30-Friday, Oct. 4. If you’re staying in town, keep them occupied with animal encounters, outdoor adventures + more from our kid-friendly activities guide.

• UK inducted six former Wildcats into its Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend. The 2024 class included recognizable names like track and field Olympians Jasmine Camacho-Quinn + Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and basketball’s Jodie Meeks. The class was presented at half time of UK’s loss/win over Ohio University. (UK Athletics)

• Looking for some fall fun? We suggest a trip to Mercer County, just an hour’s drive away. From Oktoberfest and fall fests to corn mazes and pumpkin picking, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Plan your visit.*

• UK Federal Credit Union understands that students need a little extra support. That’s why they created the Student Rewards Account, which includes all the benefits of a UKFCU Checking Account with additional perks especially for students (think: 5% cashback with every debit card swipe). Open an account.*†

• If there’s one stop you make on your morning commute, let it be Rise N’ Brine for a fresh chicken biscuit brined in their famous buttermilk and pickle mix. These mouthwatering bites and locally-roasted coffee drinks are guaranteed to kick-start your day the right way.*

• Lyft’s Women+ Connect empowers women and nonbinary drivers. New drivers (of any gender) earn a $400 bonus for 40 rides in seven days. Terms apply.*

🎃 Pumpkins patches