The historic Lyric Theatre plays host to cultural events throughout the month. | Photo courtesy of VisitLEX | Parry Barrows
When it comes to all things LEX, June is positively jumping. So take out your calendar and text your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
For the fam
Bluegrass Jam | Tuesday, June 3 | 6 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Co. | Price of purchase | Find your fiddle and strike up the band during this acoustic jam session — all ages and skill levels welcome.
Swahili Day 2025: 4th Annual African Cultural Celebration | Saturday, June 7 | 4-9 p.m. | BCTC Newtown Campus | Price of purchase | The Marafiki Center hosts the fourth annual celebration of “the heartbeat of Africa” with music, dance, crafts, fashion showcases, and African cuisine.
Lexington Humane Society’s Mutt Strut | Saturday, June 14 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Legends Field | $30 | Run, walk, or wag your way to Legends Field for a day of physical fun and making a difference for animals in need.
Comedy Open Mic | Thursday, May 29-Thursday, March 5 | 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 30
Tent Sale | Friday, May 30-Saturday, May 31 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Woodland Triangle | Price of purchase | Discover hidden gems as you hop from tent to tent and shop six of Lexington’s favorite local businesses.
Saturday, May 31
Bourbon Tasting | 3-4 p.m. | Granddam at The Manchester | $40 | Find your favorite bourbon as you explore the process, quality + taste profiles of Kentucky’s smoothest spirit.
Sunday, June 1
Country Divas Drag Brunch | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Void Sake Co. | $12.51 | These queens are dusting off their boots to perform a set of country hits that will surely “impress you much.”
Monday, June 2
Intuitive Development Circle with Alicia McNaughton | Monday, June 2-Monday, June 30 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $25 | Develop intuition and connect with like-minded individuals during this interactive, two-hour training session perfect for all experience levels.
Saturday, June 14
Vintage Dad’s Day | 12-4 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $10+ | Celebrate Dad with an 1860s baseball game, classic cars, a pie-eating contest, bourbon, heritage demos, and concessions.*
Putt your skills to the test at this fun fundraiser
Presented by The LASC
Don’t miss out on a fun kitschy putt putt course, pictures with their Bearded Lady (The LASC’s bearded dragon), Planetarium Pong, and Rainfall Plinko. | Photo courtesy of The LASC
Lexington, get ready to show off your golf skills. The Putt-Putt pARTee, hosted by The LASC, is happening June 20-21.
Gather your team of two, four, or six, and enjoy a lively night of putt-putt, quirky carnival games, and lively libations, while teams compete for wacky titles such as Best Team Name, on Friday night. The following day, all family groups are $10 regardless of size and can play the course from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lexington topped a recent Forbes list ranking the 25 best cities for retirees. Forbes cited relatively low median house prices and a cost of living 9% below the national average as reasons retirees might seek out the Horse Capital of the World. (Herald-Leader)
Eat
Attention adventurous eaters — would you eat a kangaroo? It turns out Lexington is home to quite a few unexpected eats, from The Big Thumper taco from Agave & Rye featuring ‘roo meat, to the Rocky Mountain Oysters at Golden Flame Hot Wings. (Herald-Leader)
Kids
Stop by the Lexington Children’s Museum June 10-14 to celebrate International Day of Play with a whole week of programming. Then bookmark our guide to kid-friendly activities to prevent the summer slump this season.
Giveaway
Donut Day is Friday, June 6 and North Lime Coffee & Donuts wants to celebrate by gifting you a dozen. To enter just buy a dozen donuts next Friday and keep your eyes peeled for a special golden ticket hidden in the box.
Concert
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 14 at 7 p.m. for Gandharva, a “breathtaking fusion of Indian classical and world music.” The evening features traditional dances curated, choreographed, and presented by Lakshmi Sriraman.
Cause
Just in time for Pride Month, the Void Sake Co. is installing a donation box to benefit the Lexington Pride Center food pantry. Check the suggested donations list and come to the drop-off mixer on Wednesday, June 18 from 6 to 9 p.m.
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A rechargeable handheld fan to keep you cool all summer long. With a battery life of up to 14 hours and three adjustable speeds, it’s our favorite hack to keep from overheating in warm weather.
Yesterday was the start of summer for Lexington’s students, but teachers, administrators, and more are heading to school this morning. If summer vacation hasn’t started yet for you, bookmark our happy hour guide so you have something to look forward to at the end of the day.
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