Beau’s Cafe levels up their avocado toast with endive + candied lemon. | Photo by LEXtoday
Whatever your reason for getting gluten gone, we’ve got 19 of the best spots for gluten-free cuisine in Lexington. So take a gander, and when your mouth starts to water, you’ll know you’ve find your new favorite restaurant.
Archa Nine | This Thai food fan-favorite has a huge selection of curries + noodles — most of which can be modified to be gluten-free. Looking for a sweet treat? We’re nuts over its coconut ice cream.
Athenian Grill | At this Greek food spot, you can get a gyro as a bowl. Plus, its sides are so good, they make a whole meal themselves.
Beau’s Cafe | For brunch, we love the gluten-free avocado toast + French omelette, but don’t sleep on its salads and sandwiches with gluten-free bread. Bonus: The fryers are drained for evening service, so indulge in the French fries + a burger with a gluten-free bun.
“Still We Dance” — A Juneteenth Celebration - | 4-8 p.m. | Lyric Theatre and Culture Center | Free entry | The Historic Lyric Theatre hosts a celebration of dance, artistic expression, and community engagement as a reminder that “the soul was never chained.”
Juneteenth Celebration | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Riney B Park, Nicholasville | Free entry | Enjoy electrifying musical performances, local food trucks, face painting, and more — don’t forget to bring a towel for the foam party.
Friday, June 20
“I Was Here: Nation Builders” Dedication | 5 p.m. | Financial Center Garage | Free | Attend the official dedication of this 35' by 25' visual art installation, directly across from the Historic Old Courthouse.
Songwriters and Storytellers: A Bluebird Café Experience | 8 p.m. | LexArts Gallery | $20 | Songwriters, storytellers, and music lovers come together for a celebration of melody and word, with a special performance of “I Love This City,” a song specially commissioned for 250LEX.
Saturday, June 21
Bluegrass Creative Market- Summer Edition | Saturday, June 21-Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | Lexington Green, Lexington-Fayette | Free | Have some fun in the sun at this lakeside Kentucky festival with live music, free samples, food and drinks trucks, ~50 vendors, giveaways, samples, and more.*
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Today is Juneteenth. As a federal holiday, you can expect city, county, and state offices to be closed, as well as the public library and some banks. Check our events section for information on local celebrations.
Eat
Pearl’s wants to know if you recognize this street from Lexington’s past. Here’s a hint: If you head there today you’ll be able to order some of the best wood-fired pizza in the Horse Capital of the World.
Watch
You’ve heard of dinner and a show, but what about drinks and a reel? Watch and listen as Thirsty Fox mixing maestro Mikey serves up cocktails designed to please your palate and your ears.
Try This
Looking for a unique way to satisfy guests and earn complements at your next gathering? Feast your eyes on this grazing table from the artisans at Board and Company for the perfect combination of presentation and delectability.
Drink
Sip and savor Honeywood’s rotating selection of summer-inspired mocktails. With new concoctions added each month, your bound to find a new favorite alcohol-free refresher.
Active
Whether you’re already active or need movement motivation, the Whitaker Family YMCA is offering adult wellness orientations for new members throughout June and July. Sign up now and receive a free weight training lesson for beginners.
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Drink
150+ brews? Check. 50+ local breweries? Check. Tasty bites? Check. Local shopping? Check. Think you know which event we’re talking about on Saturday, June 28? Find out if you’re right — and snag tickets. Here’s a hint: The festival transforms Louisville Waterfront Park’s Brown-Forman Lawn into the Bluegrass State’s largest taproom.*
Isthe future of housing built in just one hour? This company is selling assembly-line constructed homes that are folded up, shipped off, and unboxed on-site.†*
Finance
$4,000 an ounce by 2026? That’s the new gold rush. Don’t be the miner who missed the claim. A gold IRA lets you hold real gold, without storage, and with modern-day tax perks. Plus, no wagon and stagecoach drama.†*
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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.
Now is the perfect time to bookmark our Plan Ahead guide of can’t-miss Lexington events. There’s still plenty of fun left to be had in June, and we’re already starting to gather July’s most exciting happenings.
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