Kentucky Derby events around Lexington | You don’t have to drive to Louisville to experience the excitement of Derby. Grab your hats, fascinators, and julep cups + explore our roundup of where to celebrate the big race locally.
Spring Plant Exchange | 8:30 a.m. | The Arboretum | Free | Bring your plants, books, tools + other garden-related items to swap.
Salt Spring Trace Hike | 10-2p.m. | 1925 Athens-Boonesboro Rd., Winchester | Free | Explore Lower Howard’s Creek Nature & Heritage Preserve on this group hike.
Sunday, May 4
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 LEXtoday City Editor, then brunch at Granddam for a complimentary mimosa.
Tango Sundays | 5 p.m. | The Salsa Center Dance Studio | $20+ | It does not take two to tango at this beginners lesson class — solo dancers without experience welcome.
Sunday Karaoke | 8-11 p.m. | Lost Palm | Price of purchase | Celebrate the start of a new week with $5 beers, tacos + shots as Cowboy Cam hosts karaoke.
Monday, May 5
Children’s Cooking Class | 5-7 p.m. | Dunbar Community Center | Free | Children ages 6-12 can learn to make chips + queso from scratch at this Cinco de Mayo cooking class.
Live on the Patio | 6 p.m. | El Patio | Price of purchase | Country/classic rockers Branded Blue are taking it to the patio for a live Cinco de Mayo show.
VSP Band | 6:30-9 p.m. | Jalapeno’s | Price of purchase | These musicians bring their high-energy sound to Jalapeno’s for a night of live music to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
“Mi Vida Loca” | 7:15 p.m | Kentucky Theatre | $9.25-$11 | Attend a Q+A with Kentucky filmmaker and director Allison Anders at this special showing of her 1994 indie film.
Today is National Fitness Day, celebrated each year on the first Saturday of May. Get your sweat on at one of these local gyms. If fitness isn’t your thing, it’s also one of our favorite holidays of the year — National Lumpy Rug Day.
Listen
Explore soundscapes around the world with this interactive map. The map features over 7,000 sounds from 130 countries and territories. For Kentucky, someone uploaded the sound of their feet hitting the morning treadmill.
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Today is Free Comic Book Day. The celebration of the genre allows fans to grab free comic books, including titles from franchises like “Spider-Man,” “Archie,” and “Minecraft at select locations. Use this map to find five participating Lexington locations.
Holiday
May the fourth be with you. Tomorrow, May 4, is “Star Wars” Day — a celebration of the beloved space opera. In addition to watching the films, you can observe the occasion by avoiding the Dark Side and being a force for good by performing a local random act of kindness.
Number
2,051 — That’s how many feet above river level China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge — set to open this summer — is, making it the new title-holder for world’s tallest bridge. Compare that to Kentucky’s High Bridge, which has a clearance of 275 ft. (CNN)
City Guide
City Guide
30+ volunteer opportunities in Lexington
No matter what your interest or skillset, there’s a way you can help improve the Bluegrass. | Photo by LEXtoday
Whether you’re the outdoorsy type, a natural born teacher, or have a love of animals, our handy guide has 30+ volunteer opportunities around LEX to help you help out.
I’m looking forward to sampling some new sours during Lexington Craft Beer Week, May 9-May 18 — however, the Lexington beer I’ll drink year-round is the Hefeweizen from Blue Stallion Brewing Co. That German yeast is a beast.
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