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Events
Events
Saturday, Feb. 15
Romantic Tabletop Experience | Saturday, Feb. 15-Saturday, March 1 | Times vary | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | $39 | Order a bottle of wine to sip while enjoying an indoor candlelit tabletop experience, complete with a luxe charcuterie board + Valentine’s chocolates.
The Magic of Bill Blagg Live | Times vary | Mitchell Fine Arts Center | $34.99+ | You’ll be rubbing your eyes in disbelief at this action-packed spectacular filled with new mind-blowing magic + jaw-dropping illusions.
Franck Vigroux & Werktank: “Thirst” | 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Concert Hall | $10+ | Part of the Expansive Sounds Series, this trailblazing live electronic performance redefines the boundaries of audiovisual art.
Sunday, Feb. 16
February Plant Swap & Shop | 12 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Get together with some of your fellow plant enthusiasts to swap and shop for plants, cuttings, and accessories
Galentine’s Silent Disco | 12-3 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider Co. | $10+ | Bring your girlfriends and dance like you used to before life got crazy — plus enjoy the onsite glam + selfie stations with temporary tattoos and glitter.
Georgia vs. Kentucky | 2 p.m. | Memorial Coliseum | $15+ | See the nationally-ranked UK women’s basketball game as they host conference rival the Georgia Bulldogs.
Monday, Feb. 17
Presidents’ Day Family Event 2025 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Mary Todd Lincoln House | Free | This family-friendly day will host activities inspired by the childhoods of Mary Todd + Abraham Lincoln like writing with a quill pen and marble games.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Visiting Writer Series | 6 p.m. | Singletary Center for the Arts | Free | Hear from award-winning author + professor Kiese Laymon, whose bestselling “Heavy: An American Memoir” was named one of the 50 Best Memoirs of the Past 50 Years by The New York Times.
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Planning a wedding? You’re in luck — Taco Bell recently launched a $777 Vegas-themed wedding package featuring all the bells and whistles, like an Elvis impersonator and a Taco Bell hot sauce bouquet. For those who don’t see the vision, we’ve got a guide to local venues. (People)
Film
Are you watching “My Bloody Valentine” this weekend? According to recent data from Roku, it’s the most popular romance movie in KY. “Moonstruck” tops the chart as the most popular romance film in eight different states. (Axios)
Real Estate
Would you live in a six-bedroom home located 656 ft under the water? A project called Deep, backed by an anonymous investor, is working to create a permanent “human settlement” under the sea. We’ll just take this Lexington home with a pool for now, thanks. (The Guardian)
Eat
Looking for romance? Giuseppe’s just made OpenTable’s list of “2025’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants.” Snag a reservation.
Number
$200+. That’s how much a one-day adult pass to Disneyland costs now. Consider spending that money closer to home with these kid-friendly activities around Lexington. (The Wall Street Journal)
City Guide
City Guide
Break your hunger, not the bank
A staple of Chevy Chase, you can never go wrong with an order of Bourbon N’ Toulouse jambalaya. | Photo courtesy of @thingstodoinlexingtonky
Looking for a tasty, local lunch spot that doesn’t break the bank? We’re here for you, Lexington. Check out this list of 21 places where a lunch for one costs around $10 or less.
Chevy Chase
Athenian Grill, 313 S. Ashland Ave. + 120 E. Main St.
Snack on pita + dips, like tzatziki or hummus, or get one of its seven types of gyros like lamb, veggie, or chicken for $9.50.
A.P. Suggins Bar & Grill, 345 Romany Rd.
A true Lexington gem, this family-friendly spot is the perfect place to kick back midday with fried banana peppers, taco salad, catfish sandwich + more.
Bourbon n’ Toulouse, 829 Euclid Ave.
Get a half order ($7) or full order ($9) of your Cajun-Creole favorites. We recommend the chicken étouffée + black beans and caramelized corn.
Puccini’s Pizza Pasta, 833 Chevy Chase Pl. + 3801 Dylan Pl.
This classic family pizza spot has dozens of $10 and under options including salads, Italian subs, calzones, and a small pizza.
A zero waste lotion bar that’s perfect for on-the-go use. It’s formulated with non-toxic ingredients that soothe dry skin and provide long-lasting hydration.
In case you missed it, Minton’s is re-opening this weekend at its new location in the Warehouse Block. Stop by today through 3 p.m. to try dishes like sweet potato hash or Elvis pancakes.
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