Will + Man o’ War | Photo by Keeneland Library Meadors Collec
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Craft + Candle Cocktail Bar | Tuesday, July 15-Tuesday, Dec. 2 | 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Wick + Mortar Studio | $15+ | Unleash your creative side to make your own candle, reed diffuser, fabric spritz, and more — cocktails, wine + beer available for purchase.
Music Bingo With JD Entertainment | Tuesday, July 15, Tuesday, July 22, Tuesday, July 29 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof Lexington | Free | Put your musical knowledge to the test — prizes are on the line, including a $50 and $100 jackpot.
Wednesday, July 16
Reiki-Infused Sound Healing with Amy Hudson | Wednesday, July 16, Wednesday, July 23, Wednesday, July 30 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | $25 | Immerse yourself in the soothing vibrations from crystal singing bowls, a rain drum, and rattles designed to dissolve stress + promote relaxation.
Thursday, July 17
Art on the Town at Thursday Night Live | Thursday, July 17, Thursday, July 24, Thursday, July 31 | 5-8 p.m. | Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park | Free | Chat with local artists + shop one-of-a-kind paintings, drawings, jewelry, sculptures, books, all while enjoying live music.
Saturday, July 19
Art Exhibit: Exploring Nature as Sacred World | Saturday, July 19-Sunday, Aug. 17 | 12-3 p.m. | Mill & Max Gallery | View dozens of artworks by renowned women artists from across the globe, including interactive exhibits.
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If a new holiday light experience is on your wishlist this year, you’re in luck. The Lexington Legends are lending their field to Santa from from Nov. 21 to Jan. 4, 2026. Think: holiday jingles, light tunnels, carolers, petting zoos, and more. (WKYT)
Concert
Head to the covered patio at Equus Run Vineyards tonight at 7 p.m. for a night of live music from The Lexington Theatre Company. Tickets start at $35.
Eat
With a winning 430 votes, LEX BBQ has been named favorite local barbecue smokehouse in the Herald-Leader poll. The joint opened in February and specializes in slow-smoked brisket, honey-glazed pork + Wagyu burgers.
Today Is
The MLB All-Star Game. Lexington may not have a team of our own, but according to this map, our city is Cincinnati Reds country. Check out the full rosters, featuring starting pitcher Andrew Abbott, and tune in to FOX or ESPN 2 starting at 8 p.m. EST.
Community
The next generation of rising football stars met for Damien Harris’ second annual football camp in Richmond. The NFL running back’s Heart of Harris Foundation goes beyond technical football skills and teaches young Kentucky athletes about skills on and off the field. (LEX18)
Health
The CDC has reported a record-breaking season for ER visits resulting from tick bites. Find out which ticks are most common in Kentucky. (LEX 18)
Wellness
Looking for the ultimate wellness experience under one roof? (We are.) Enjoy unlimited salt therapy, infrared sauna, and yoga with Lexington Salt Cave & Wellness memberships, starting at $88 per month. Plus, score discounts on massages and events with select memberships. Step into your healthiest life in the Warehouse Block.*
Sports
In case you missed it, 24-year-old Californian William Mouaw won the ISCO tournament over the weekend — at 10 under par. Look out for the 2026 schedule on the PGA tournament website. (WKYT)
Read
“I appreciate that you generally leave conclusions for the reader to make for themselves” = Feedback on The Signal, the no-partisan, current affairs newsletter. Subscribe for free.*
Outdoors
The Lexington area is home to only two types of venomous snakes — copperheads and timber rattlesnakes, which are most commonly seen near the Kentucky River. Snake sightings are more common this type of year due to the heat, but most that you’ll see are harmless. (LEX 18)
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The award-winning Olay Super Serum. It’s lauded for improving skin hydration, smoothness, brightness, firmness, and texture.
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.
Want even more LEX triva to dive into? See if you already know which local place names are named for historical horses.
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