For the fans of romantic + gothic author Edgar Allan Poe, or the folks who love a themed outing, we’re sharing an event that has us raven.
The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy pop-up is coming to the Clerestory at Greyline next month, Thursday, August 7-Saturday, August 9. Note:The experience lasts 90 minutes.
Get a chance to hear four stories retold and re-imagined by Poe historians while sipping on four cocktails inspired by the tales.
Chef Collab Dinner | 5-10 p.m. | Mileta | Cost of purchase | All profits will be donated to The Sycamore Fund, supporting local leaders, artists, and changemakers across Eastern Kentucky.
Thursday, July 17
Intersections: 250 Years of Lexington History | Thursday, July 17-Saturday, July 19 | 12-4 p.m. | Lexington History Museum | $10, with military and senior discounts available | Learn about Lexingtonians who have helped shape our city.
Lexington Restaurant Week | Thursday, July 17-Sunday, July 27 | 5-11 p.m. | Various locations | Cost of purchase | Over 30 local restaurants are participating throughout the week.
La Voz Poetry Open Mic Night | 6-8 p.m. | Carnegie Center For Literacy | Free | Featuring Paulette Waroe + hosted by Susanna Spearman. Poets, storytellers, and wordsmiths share their narratives, fostering a sense of community and celebration.
Drum Circle at Thoroughbred Park | 6:30-8 p.m. | Thoroughbred Park | $10 | Open to all skill levels — bring your own drum and chair.
Shakespeare in the Park | 6:30-9 p.m. | Woodland Park | Free | An outdoor staging of Romeo & Juliet, hosted by LEXarts.
Exhibition Opening Reception | 4:30-6 p.m. | John G Irvin Gallery, Central Bank | Free | Now through Sept. 17, see new work by Kentucky pastel artist Lesa Aker.
July Night Market | 5 p.m. | The Void Sake Company | Cost of purchase | The final outdoors night market of the season — featuring local makers, craft artisans, and cosmic creatives.
3 Men & A Banjo | 6 p.m. | Boonedogs | Cost of purchase | Enjoy some live Appalachian swing with your gourmet hot dog and a cold beverage.
Tour stops in Lexington are coming up quickly. Place a pre-order now to make sure you get in on one of the best crops in a decade before the final stop in our area on Friday, Aug. 2.
The Melroy, a private social club at 144 N. Broadway, welcomed its first members this month. The coworking space transforms into a social experience daily at 4:30 p.m., when members put their laptops, tablets, and phones aside in favor of conversation, refreshments, and entertainment. There’s even an on-site Airbnb. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Civic
The City of Lexington is seeking feedback on this Digital Accessibility Community Survey before Monday, July 28. Survey results will inform the city’s efforts to increase digital literacy and internet accessibility for all Lexingtonians.
Active
Grab your helmets. The R.J. Corman Tour de Lex, a celebratory event of 250Lex, is set for Saturday, July 26. The free ride through the bluegrass kicks off at Kentucky Horse Park Campground. Register in advance. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Try This
Support the Lexington music scene by shopping from a collective yard sale at the West Sixth Barrel Room on Sunday, July 20, 12-5 p.m. All proceeds will support the Lexington Philharmonic, Tahlsound, and other participating organizations.
Eat
Son of a Burger, a new eatery located inside Old North Bar, opened its doors on Monday. Give it a try and see how it stacks up against our readers’ favorite Lexington burger spots.
Sports
Ethan Walker, a lefty UK pitcher, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox this week. Want more news like this? Tell us how you’d like LEXtoday to cover sports news this weekend.
Number
$496.9 million. That’s what the University of Kentucky was awarded in extramural grants to support research conducted by 865 investigators. Check out this Q+A with Michael D. Murray, a 2025-2026 UK Research Professor, for more on specific fields of research, including generative AI. (The Lexington Times)
Edu
Lexington teens gained on-the-job experience through the City of Lexington’s Summer Youth Job Training Program. The 2025 session, which wraps up tomorrow, included job sites like Chaotic Good, Lexington History Museum, and Coleman Crest Farm. Learn about three teens’ experiences. (LEX18)
Eat
Looking for a memorable dining experience, LEX? Coles 735 Main offers the best of outdoor dining this season with its covered outdoor tent. Experience it for yourself — and get a chance to try a dish from “Lexington’s Best Chef.”*
Try This
Your next big event could use some attention. Get a crowd in the room by letting us help you spread the word. Our self-service ad portal can put you event in front of our highly engaged local audience in a matter of two days. Get started now.
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.
Lexington Restaurant Week starts tomorrow — and while we’re planning to take advantage of many of the meals offered around town, we hear the Le Deauville special is truly a can’t-miss.
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