A bad moon rising — Friday, June 13 comes just hours after the peek of the Strawberry moon. | Photo by @billy.hikes
Do you feel something strange in your neighborhood? Thankfully, it’s probably not a poltergeist, it’s just Friday the 13th creeping around the corner. Lucky for you, we’ve found three ways to ward off bad luck in Lexington.
Flash Tattoo Day | Next Dimension Tattoo
Choose your newest ink and enjoy 25% off dozens of one-of-a-kind designs by in-house artists. Pro tip: Start planning your tattoo’s placement now.
Moonlight Yoga Flow and Spiritual Meet-up | The Arboretum
Experience yoga in the light of the wanning Strawberry Moon, hosted by Ignite Your Life Yoga & Massage. Then gather with like-minded seekers to set intentions and craft goals before a manifestation ceremony.
Pyromancer Album Release | The Green Lantern Bar
Rock on with your socks on during this epic record release party featuring some of LEX’s heaviest metal — jam with regional headbangers Valdrin and Sinistrum, plus DJ sets from Shadow Keeper. Doors open an hour early for the 9 p.m., 21-and-over show
Asked
Asked
True or False: The popular superstition of Friday the 13th is older than the city of Lexington.
Big Ass Bourbon Tasting | 5-9 p.m. | LexLive | $29 | Take part in a world record-breaking, spirit-savoring event, hosted by Big Ass Fans.
Lexington Shop Local Week | Wednesday, June 11-Sunday, June 15 | All day | Locations vary | Free entry | Shop small and win big with exclusive deals, pop-ups, and daily giveaways — grab your passport, collect stamps, and enter to win a grand prize of 15 gift cards.*
Thursday, June 12
Mustang Heritage Spectacular | Thursday, June 12-Saturday, June 14 | 8 a.m.-8 p.m. | Kentucky Horse Park | Free entry | Celebrate the American mustang, its beauty, and its trainability, in a three-day event featuring contests, shows, and an auction.
Greg Morton | Thursday, June 12-Saturday, June 14 | Times vary | Comedy Off Broadway | $10+ | Laugh along with this “America’s Got Talent” semi-finalist with unique vocal impressions — fresh from “Stellar Stand-ups”, “Just for Laughs”, Comedy Central, and his own “Dry Bar” comedy special.
“It’s a Grand Night for Singing” | Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | Singletary Concert Hall | $16+ | This annual musical revue is one of LEX’s hottest tickets, featuring more than 100 performers from UK Opera Theatre and the Lexington theater community.
Saturday, June 14
The Lexington Antique Show | Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Athens Schoolhouse | $2 | Browse a wide range of Kentucky collectibles, vintage art pieces, storied jewelry, and more.
Stop by tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, for the final day of movie screenings before Theatres of Georgetown temporarily shutters while new management takes over. Located in the Factory Stores of America outlet mall, the cinema is expected to reopen in July. (Herald-Leader)
Cause
Lexingtonians can leave a lasting impact on LEX’s farmlands with a donation to Bluegrass Land Conservancy’s Acres of Impact program. A monthly donation of $25 will protect an entire acre of Kentucky’s natural wonder forever.
Shop
Celebrate Lexington Shop Local Week with a trip to Old North Bar today, June 11, for a special Whiskey Wednesday. Come for the farmers market, stay for the yoga flow, then stick around for specially priced pours and live trivia.
Edu
After significant public input, Fayette County Public Schools has paused proposed increases to the occupational license tax, intended to satisfy a $16 million budget shortfall. Follow FCPS for the latest updates and opportunities to share your thoughts.
State
Governor Beshear announced a $6 million infrastructure investment to improve Kentucky’s public power grids. Recent storms left thousands of Kentuckians across the Bluegrass without power for several days — this investment hopes to prevent future blackouts. (The Lane Report)
Health
Keeneland has joined the history books without having to host a single race. By partnering with Stable Recovery, a second-chance employment training program for men battling addiction, Keeneland has become the first racetrack in the country to house + employ members of the recovery community. Donate to support the program. (FOX56)
Try This
You know that one friend who’s always looking for the next great beer fest? Send them to Kentucky Craft Bash on Saturday, June 28, at Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Lawn in Derby City. With 150+ brews, local vendors, DJ Sam Sneed, and more, it’s the ultimate craft beer celebration. Snag tickets.*
Seasonal
Ready to make your garden the bee’s knees? Pollinator Week is almost here — swing by King’s Gardens for pollinator-friendly plants, classic hydrangeas, all the mulch you need to keep things buzzing this season, and more. You (and your summer garden) can thank us later.*
Biz
What’s more satisfying than a good before-and-after photo? Well, not much. Check out this walkway glow-up from the pros at Window Genie. Tired of cleaning that isn’t actually clean? Give these local pros a call at 859-551-4999 to get your own walkway in tip-top shape.*
Travel
Delta Air Lines now offers non-stop flights between New York LaGuardia and Blue Grass Airport. That’s bagels in Brooklyn. Central Park in the sunshine. Broadway at night. No connections, no layovers — just you and your friends exploring the Big Apple. Book now with Delta.*
Job
Lexington + Louisville: Think you’ve got the sass, savvy, and storytelling chops to run the daily conversation in your city? We’re hiring an Audience Editor. You bring the content magic — we’ll bring the WiFi stipend, unlimited PTO, and more. Apply to join our team.
Wellness
It’s not just you — aches, brain fog, and low energy could signal a gap in your diet. This patented supplement (discovered through dolphin research) contains an essential fatty acid linked to healthier aging + better immunity, metabolism, and mood. Get 15% off with code 6AMCITY.*
Post of the Day
Calling all eagle-eyed showtune savants — can you spot the hidden clues for the Lexington Opera House‘s Tony Award-inspired 2025-2026 season? City Editor Sam thinks he found them all, so here’s a hint to get you started — what’s that rose doing in the top right corner?
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
A few weeks ago I visited Mileta to experience their fabulous collaboration with Nashville chef Cole Jeans. Tonight is your chance to enjoy the culinary expertise of visiting chef Jeffrey Compton all the way from Birmingham, AL. The best part of your gourmet meal? Proceeds from food sales will be split between two chef-selected charities. Bon appetit.
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