Nothing says summer quite like a bucket of popcorn, a frosty soda, and a blockbuster movie. Lexingtonians have flocked to the Kentucky Theatre’s Summer Classics series for nearly 30 years, and this year’s lineup of 16 cinema masterpieces continues the tradition.
Beginning Wednesday, May 21, film fanatics can enjoy a specially selected movie every Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m., with tickets starting at $6.50. City Editor Sam already has his tickets for Return of the Jedi on July 30.
Family Fun & Learning Night | 5-7 p.m. | Carnegie Center For Literacy | Free | Let kids loose to enjoy a bouncy slide, literary activity stations, cotton candy, Kona Ice + Katie’s Happy Hot Dogs.
Foxtrot & Foxxy Newcomer Level Class | 8-8:45 p.m. | Bluegrass Ballroom | $12+ | Experience this uniquely American dance style as you stay active + grow community during this all-levels introduction that only requires enthusiasm.
Thursday, May 8
Art on the Town | 5-8 p.m. | Thursday Night Live at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park | Price of purchase | Chat with local artists + shop one-of-a-kind paintings, drawings, jewelry, sculptures, books, all while enjoying live music.
Comedy Open Mic | 8-10 p.m. | Ethereal Public House | Price of purchase | Strut your stuff at this comedy classroom, or laugh along with local comics as they hone their craft.
Friday, May 9
Lexington Craft Beer Week | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Locations vary | Price of purchase | Savor Lexington’s vibrant craft beverage scene while sipping locally brewed beer and cider.
Paris Storytelling Festival | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 | Times vary | Downtown Paris, KY | Price of purchase | Visit our architecturally significant neighbors in Paris and Carlisle for stories, music, history, and hospitality.
Publix in the Fountains at Palomar, the grocery chain’s second Lexington location, will open Saturday, June 7 at 7 a.m. The store will feature Pours cafe, where customers can enjoy acai bowls, smoothies, and caffeine power-ups perfect for grocery gurus at work. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Announced
Speaking of groceries, Kroger has applied for a zone change for Winchester Road between Executive and Patchen Wilkes Drives in the hopes of opening a new location. (WKYT)
Environment
As part of UK’s commitment to go waste free by 2030, food scraps from all 23 campus dining locations are now being collected daily and composted. A new on-campus composting system creates valuable soil while keeping food out of landfills. (FOX56)
Seasonal
Lexington Farmers Market at National Avenue invites you to a month of dress rehearsals. Shop Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., through the month of May and follow LFM on Instagram for schedule updates.
Festival
Support local artists this weekend at the Downtown Lexington Partnership’s 29th Annual May Fest Arts Fair. Visit Gratz Park Saturday + Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for live music and 100 of LEX’s best artists and vendors.
State
Celebrate someone special with a uniquely Kentucky visit to a participating State Resort Park for the Annual Mother’s Day Buffet. Enjoy Southern classics like fried catfish and hush puppies or chicken + dumplings when you find your favorite park.
Eat
Have you ever had a memorable dining experience? One that continues to bring you back to the establishment, not only for the food, but the hospitality and service that sets the meal apart from others. That’s what Lexingtonians walk away with after dining at Coles 735 Main — see how.*
Transform your demo into a donation. Lexington Habitat for Humanity’s Deconstruction Program lets you clear out kitchen materials at no cost, with items finding a second life at the ReStore. Psst… It’s an easy way to support affordable housing while keeping waste out of the landfill.*
Pets
Pumpkin, blueberries, quinoa, USDA-grade meat — those are the air-dried ingredients in Sundays For Dogs, a shelf-stable fresh dog food. Save 50% on your pup’s first order.*
Biz
You know that moment when a company goes from “never heard of” to “suddenly everywhere?”That’s RAD Intel — and you can still invest. Join their supporters like Adobe and Fidelity by May 8.†‡*
The Buy
Support small businesses and artisans across the country when you shop Amazon Handmade. We love these aromatherapy shower steamers that are USA-made with plant-powered scents like peppermint, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, and lemon.
To celebrate National Tourism Day I’d love it if you followed our friends at VisitLex on Instagram to see how eight million visitors a year truly make Lexington the Horse Capital of the World.
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