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59º | 8% chance of precipitation

Sunrise 7:06 a.m. | Sunset 8:11 p.m.


Top Stories

Plan Ahead: April’s biggest events | From baseball to bourbon, there is still plenty of April left to enjoy.
3 tips for visiting the driver license regional office | REAL ID enforcement is less than a month away, so study up on City Editor Sam’s first-hand experience renewing his license and getting a REAL ID.
Plan your perfect day at the Keeneland Spring Meet | Wild horses couldn’t drag us away from eating, shopping, and more during the ideal trip to the Keeneland Spring Meet.

Events

Saturday, April 12

Floral Cake Decorating | Times vary | Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester | $58 | Sip a glass of wine while you receive hands-on instruction to decorate your own six-inch cake with colorful edible flowers.

“Little Women” | 2-4 p.m. | Asbury University Greathouse Theatre, Wilmore | $10+ | Experience the final performance of this heartwarming classic about the enduring power of love and family.

Legends Fan Fest | 6-9 p.m. | Legends Field | Price of purchase | Gear up for the latest season of Legends baseball with stadium tours, player autographs, beer specials, and batting practice.

Sunday, April 13

Sunday Morning Yoga with Molly Thompson | 9:30-10:15 a.m. | The Fountain Hall | $15 | Treat yourself to a wellness boost with a 45-minute yoga class from the former City Editor, then grab brunch at Granddam for a complimentary mimosa.

April Storytelling Night | 7-8:30 p.m. | West Sixth Brewing | Price of purchase | End your week with a brew and a bite while six storytellers explore this month’s theme, “That changes everything,” or sign up to tell your own story.

Sunday Funday Karaoke | 8-11 p.m. | Lost Palm | Price of purchase | Celebrate the start of a new week with $5 beers, tacos, and shots + karaoke hosted by the one-and-only Cowboy Cam.

Monday, April 14

Joe’s Giant Pumpkin Growing Workshop | 6-7 p.m. | West Sixth Brewing | Free | Learn how to nurture your own giant pumpkin during this free exploration of growing gourds.

Tuesday, April 15

The Gaythering | 5-8 p.m. | Old North Bar | Price of purchase | Join the Imperial Court of Kentucky for a queer happy hour + networking event.

Wednesday, April 16

Yappy Hour: Peeps and Pups | 6-8:30 p.m. | Masterson Station Dog Park | Price of purchase | Enjoy local food trucks, live music, and vendors with items for your fur baby’s basket, plus, opportunities for pictures with the Yappy Bunny.
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News Notes

Ranked

Kentucky ranked No. 21 on WalletHub’s list of best states for working from home. If you’re a remote-working Lexingtonian who’s seeking a little change in scenery, check out these local coffee shops with plenty of outlets and internet connection.

Number

$5. That’s how much a Mega Millions ticket will cost you now, up from $2. According to Mega Millions, the costlier ticket could get you bigger prizes; previous $500 winnings would now be $1,000-$5,000. You could buy 700+ orders of tater tots from girlsgirlsgirls Burritos with that money. (CNN)

Read

Today is the last day of National Library Week, and the best way to observe the occasion is by checking out what the Lexington Public Library has to offer. If you don’t have your card yet, you can start the application process online.

Outdoors

Keep your eyes to the sky tonight to catch a glimpse of the “Pink Moon” — but no, it won’t be a different color. April’s full moon has the rosy nickname because the month is associated with spring flowers. See what’s in bloom by strolling through one of Lexington’s parks.

Eat

McDonald’s McDouble meal, Taco Bell’s Luxe Box, and Wendy’s Biggie Bag. Those are three budget-friendly meals from fast food chains named in Parade’s Top 10. If you’d rather eat local without breaking the bank, check out meals under $10 in the Horse Capital of the World.

City Guide

Get happy with daily deals on bites + bevs

Four drinks in various colors like pink, orange, tan, and light green.
Enjoy sweet + savory sippables at special prices. | Photo by Harvey’s
No matter if you’re grabbing a quick beer after work, on the hunt for some discounted bites, or just want to have a chill hangout while going easy on the wallet, we’ve got this round.

🥂 Weekend warriors

Tin Roof | Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | While Tin offers epic daily specials, we can’t help but look forward to its bottomless mimosas every weekend.

Centro | Saturday, 12-4 p.m. | Shop and sip at the Saturday Farmers Market and enjoy $5 Bloody Marys, Man-Mosas + more.

🍹 Keeping spirits up

Harvey’s | Wednesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m. | Grab any signature cocktail like “Elwood’s Old Fashioned” or “One More Thyme” for $8 to make it the happiest + tastiest hours of your week.

Belle’s Cocktail House | Thursdays-Saturday, 4:30-9 p.m. | Every drink, pour of bourbon, glass or bottle of wine (under $100) is 50% off.

🍽️ Hungry for meal deals

Bear & the Butcher | Daily, 4-6 p.m. | A happy hour for everyone: $1 off all beer, $2 off bar snacks, $3 well drinks, and $4 house wines.

Le Deauville | Monday-Saturday, 5-6:30 p.m. | It’s true what they say, the early bird gets the half-price drinks and appetizers.

City Guides are presented by VisitLex.
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The Wrap

We love farm-to-table produce and bakery fresh bread, but the downtown Farmers’ Market has more than just groceries. Today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., shop original art including paintings, jewelry, wood turnings, and more during Art on the Town at Tandy Park.
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