Kick back + relax with some live outdoor music this summer. | Photo provided by Lexington Parks & Recreation
It’s outdoor music season in the Horse Capital of the World. If you’re looking to have amusical + fun-filled spring and summer,then allow us to introduce you to Lexington’s outdoor live concert guide.
Free
Thursday Night Live
In the heart of downtown at Fifth Third Bank Pavillion, this fan-favorite is the perfect post-work wind down with easy access to restaurants, food trucks, and beverage booths.
Thursdays, 5-8 p.m.
Oct. 16 at Legends Stadium
Big Band & Jazz
Organized by Lexington Parks & Recreation, this is one of Lexington’s longest-running weekly concert series, going strong for 40+ years. Concerts are Tuesdays through August 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
LinkedIn Live Lexington | 6-8 p.m. | The Rackhouse Tavern | $9.31 | Network with the movers and shakers of Lexington’s business community with drinks available for purchase.
Tuesday, May 20
Couples Choreo | 8:15-9:05 p.m. | The Salsa Center Dance Studio | $20+ | Couples are encouraged to drop in to this exploration of music + movement, with an optional performance for the especially brave.
Wednesday, May 21
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.
Thursday, May 22
Arts + Apps walk | 4-6 p.m. | Downtown, Lexington | $75 | This tour takes foodies + art lovers on a downtown stroll to spaces they’ll enjoy with a few stops for hors d’oeuvres and cocktails.
Friday, May 23
“The Wizard Of Oz” | Friday, May 23-Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Woodford Theatre, Versailles | $18+ | Follow the yellow brick road in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the musical score from the MGM film.
Saturday, May 24
Porch Pickin’ | 4-6:30 p.m. | Saddlestone Distillery located at Equus Run Vineyards, Midway | Free | This Saturday afternoon series at the vineyard invites you to enjoy live music + a drink on the deck overlooking South Elkhorn Creek
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Biz
Quocirca, an internationally recognized market research firm, named Lexmark an industry leader in cloud print services. The firm cites Lexmark’s strong security framework + “AI-powered document enhancement” as reasons the large local employer received the honor for a fourth consecutive year. (The Lane Report)
Health
Part of Mental Health Awareness Month, UK has launched the Color Kentucky Healthy Initiative, inviting artists of all ages to pause + enjoy the benefits of coloring. Use these free coloring sheets for reducing stress, improving focus, and promoting healthy sleep. (UKNOW)
History
May is Restoration Month at Shaker Village and carpenter Robert Brown wants to show you some of the tools he’ll be using on the East Family Washhouse, originally constructed in 1835. Follow along as this unique piece of LEX history gets a face-lift.
Drink
Tickets are on sale now for Bourbon & Bites Friday, May 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Campbell House. Benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass, this fundraiser features cocktail demonstrations, bourbon-infused apps, a keepsake glass + chance to win prizes.
Network
Community Inspired Lexington invites professionals of all stripes to mix + mingle with an evening of food, fun, and networking. Whether you run a small business, work in a non-profit, or just love LEX, come to Whitney Young Park Friday, May 23 from 5 to 8 p.m. to build community.
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A pack of light blocking stickers to dull light pollution in your home. The pack comes with multiple sizes that can be used to cover light emitted by digital alarm clocks, charger ports, and other electronics.
There’s still plenty of May left to enjoy, so bookmark our page of can’t miss May events, and keep an eye out as we begin adding June fun-in-the-sun.
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Do you plan to attend the AIDS Walk?
While a majority of responders weren’t able to make it this year, we do have good news for the annual fundraiser — for 18.2% of responders, this was their first time participating in the AVOL Kentucky’s AIDS Walk.
63.6% | No, I can’t make it this year. 36.4% | Yes, I’m going to walk.
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