We love Louisville, but sometimes the best place to celebrate the Derby is here at home. | Photo courtesy of EquiSport Photos
While the Keeneland Spring Meet is already in the rearview mirror, Lexington isn’t quite ready to rein in horse-racing season. So grab your hats, fascinators, and julep cups — LEX explore our roundup of Kentucky Derby events in the Horse Capital of the World:
Derby Day | Keeneland
Celebrate the Run for the Roses at our very own home to horses with live music, food trucks, and family activities.
Derby Party Feast | West Sixth Brewing
Sample curated pairings or select your own brew to sip while you feast on everything from ham biscuits with apple butter to chocolate bourbon pecan pie.
Walk With a Doc | 5:15-6:15 p.m. | The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky | Free | Move your body, sharpen your mind, and grow community while local physicians share health tips.
El Tesoro Tequila Tasting | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Desperados Cantina | $30 | Sample savory tequila flights paired with expert insights and tasty tacos.
Swifties Silent Disco | 8-11 p.m. | Old North Bar | $10+ | Dance the night away with your choice of Taylor Swift, hip-hop & rap, or pop dance music — of course, we hope you choose Taylor.
Saturday, May 3
Book Swap | 12-3 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Company | Price of purchase | Update your personal library and share your favorite recent reads while savoring sips with new friends.
Sunday, May 4
Star Wars Drag Brunch | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | The Void Sake Company | $10+ | May the Fourth be with you during this drag celebration of all things Star Wars.
Tango Sundays | Sundays in May | 5-5:15 p.m. | The Salsa Center Dance Studio | $20+ | It does not take two to tango at this beginners lesson, no partner or experience necessary.
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Here’s your gentle reminder: Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Let King’s Garden help transform Mom’s outdoor space into her oasis this year. | Photos provided by King’s Gardens
Starting tomorrow, May 1, the new Landsdowne location of Old School Coffee will be open weekdays 7 a.m.-7 p.m. and weekends 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Stop by for ethically sourced brews + bites from local bakeries.
Open
Black-Type Brewing is ready to welcome you into its taproom featuring 16 original craft beers. Across the street from Dairy Queen on Virgina Avenue, Black-Type Brewing also offers pizza + calzones straight from the wood-fired oven. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Eat
Speaking of new restaurants… We had four restaurants open this spring alone. See our roundup of all new and coming soon restaurants — and be sure to bookmark it to stay in the know.
Sports
Congratulations to Transylvania University’s Charlotte Green for being named the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference’s Offensive Player of the Year. The kicker? This is Green’s second year in a row receiving the honor.
Concert
Maddox Batson is bringing his “I Need a Truck” tour to Manchester Music Hall, Tuesday, Sept. 30. General ticket sales begin Friday, May 2 at 10 a.m.
Arts
Finish 250Lex’s month-long celebration of the written word with live performances of poetry + music tonight at the Tates Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library. Performers include Aaron Akadil, Lunaversol, and Danny Whacko.
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In case you missed it, the May Plan Ahead is here. Bookmark the page so you’ll have it handy all month, and let me know what event categories you want to see more of next time.
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