4 surprising truths about the Broadway hit “Oh, Mary!”| After picking up five Tony nominations — including Best Play — here’s what the satirical comedy nailed about our country’s most misunderstood first lady: Mary Todd Lincoln.
Summer Classics return to the Kentucky Theatre | Enjoy discounted tickets at this annual movie festival featuring family friendly animation, film noir, blockbusters, and other summer classics.
Events
Events
Saturday, May 17
Run the Bluegrass | 6:30 a.m. | Talon Winery + Vineyards | $50+ | Run down quintessential country roads for what’s described as the “Most Beautiful Half Marathon in America.”
Addie’s Day at the Arboretum | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Arboretum State Botanical Garden of Kentucky | Free | Bring your children to play in the gardens for a day of crafts, STEM activities and special events.
Streetfest | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Charles Young Center | Price of purchase | Shropshire Avenue will be closed to traffic so you can use the space to bike, scoot, skate + dance.
Art + Vintage Market at Wise Bird Cider | 1-6 p.m. | Wise Bird Cider | Price of purchase | Local vendors will showcase their goods as you sip cider + new releases for part of Lexington Craft Beer Week.
Sunday, May 18
Kentucky AIDS Walk | 1-3 p.m. | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza | Price of purchase | Walk in solidarity with others in the fight Against HIV and medical instability + come together with the community over music and more.
March of Dimes: March for Babies | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Alltech Arena Parking Lot | Free | Join others in the community in supporting the health + wellbeing of mothers and their babies.
Lexington Sporting Club vs FC Tulsa | 7 p.m. | Lexington SC Stadium | $18+ | Cheer on the city’s community-focused soccer club as they eye a seasonal title.
Horse’s Mouth Storytelling Night | 7-8:30 p.m. | West Sixth Brewing | Price of purchase | Six storytellers will have 10 minutes to tell a story about “drama” at this event that aims to “stir the pot.”
Monday, May 19
Tales Of Vicious Mockery | 7:30-9 p.m. | Chaotic Good: Coffee, Comics and Games | $17.85+ | Comedians + performers battle in an unhinged role-playing game with the most dangerous of monsters: a live audience.
Tuesday, May 20
Gaythering, a Queer Happy Hour + Networking Event | 5-8 p.m. | Old North Bar | Cost of purchase | Join the Imperial Court of Kentucky the third Tuesday of every month for a queer happy hour + networking event.
Holiday
Brace yourself for Memorial Day travel — this year is likely to break a 20-year-old record with nearly 45.1 million people on the move. Don’t forget that you need a REAL ID to fly. Here’s how to get yours. (Axios)
Community
The Southern accent may be disappearing. According to recent research, there’s been a diminishment of the regional accent in certain communities — including folks who grew up in Lexington. Which leads us to ask — do you have a Southern accent? Let us know.
Kids
Liam and Charlotte — those were the most popular baby names in the Kentucky in 2024 based on recently released data from the Social Security Administration. If you already know a Liam or Charlotte, help them out by sharing these kid-friendly Lexington activities with them.
City Guide
City Guide
Where to find the best vegan + veggie eats in LEX
You won’t miss the meat with this protein packed Asian Bowl from East End Tap & Table. | Photo by East End Marketing
Eating meat-free hasn’t always been easy, but in Lexington, it’s a piece of (vegan) cake. From vegetarian BBQ to scrumptious vegan tacos, these restaurants serving up meat-free and plant-based fare in Lexington.
🧁 Satisfy your sweet tooth
North Lime Coffee & Donuts | Sip on an oat milk latte or herbal iced tea, then sink your teeth into daily vegan donut flavors like spice cake or strawberries + cream.
🍕 Casual eating
Bourbon n’ Toulouse | Vegans will love the jackfruit BBQ sandwich and vegetarians need to try the mouthwatering black beans + caramelized corn.
🍸 Date night
Blue Sushi Sake Grill| Vegan finds at a sushi restaurant? Hear us out. Sample small bites like charred edamame + seaweed salad or check it the full list of vegan maki options.
🌎 From around the world
Han Woo Ri | Many of the menu items for this campus staple can be modified for a vegetarian diet, including the sweet potato noodle dish Japchae and Pajeon, a green onion pancake.
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