It’s common to see packed pickleball courts at Kirklivington Park. | Photo by Paul Hooper
We’re just two weeks away from the Cincinnati Open, which kicks off August 5 and will see some of the world’s top players on the court — including No. 1s Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka + No. 2s Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff — plus Gabriel Diallo, who attended UK 2019-2022 before going pro, made his Wimbledon debut last month + now has an ATP men’s rank of 38.
It’s not to late to score single-session and premium seating tickets starting at $15 for Center Court qualifying games and $135 for the finals round. Bonus: The campus recently underwent a major transformation, including the addition of 10 new courts for 2025.
Pickleball more your speed? Click the button for where to play locally.
Art Walk — Guided Tour | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Downtown Lexington | $40 | Explore Lexington’s vibrant art scene at this guided tour of historic buildings, public art, and galleries.
Granddam Bourbon Tasting | Times vary | Granddam at The Manchester | $40 | Find your favorite bourbon as you explore the process, quality + taste profiles of Kentucky’s smoothest spirit.
Wednesday, July 23
Reiki-Infused Sound Healing with Amy Hudson | 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.
Kentucky Summer Horse Show | Wednesday, July 23-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | Hunter Jumper Complex | View some of the world’s top hunter + jumper talent over the course of five days of competitions.
Thursday, July 24
Art on the Town at Thursday Night Live | 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.
Lost Palm Rooftop Sessions | 7-11 p.m. | Lost Palm at The Manchester | Free | A live DJ is bringing the vibes to the rooftop bar — order some shareable plates and dance the night away.
Saturday, July 26
Meal with Strangers-Saturday Brunch Series | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Locations vary | $13 | Register for this unique dining experience where you’ll meet new people and enjoy a delicious brunch — registration does not include the price of your meal.
Singles Slideshow | 6-8 p.m. | Blue Stallion Brewing Company | $11+ | View quick slideshows about 20 Lexington singles presented by their friends, then swipe right or left in real life at this unique mixer.
Sunday, July 27
July 27th Series Local Lex Market Block Party | 9 a.m. | Local LEX Market | Price of purchase | Shop from 50+ local vendors at this rain-or-shine outdoor market — grab a bite from Marikka’s food truck while you’re at it.
Former BLVD Grill restaurateurs Bryan Henderson and Troy Thayer are bringing a new concept into the space at 844 Hays Blvd. The Southern Cookhouse & Bar menu will feature southern favorites — and the space will offer 15 tvs and a bourbon barrel-wrapped bar. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Asked
Help us help a new neighbor. Reader Jill said, “We moved from the Orlando area this past year — my husband had a weekly pick up basketball game as well as a basketball league for men over 50 and is having trouble finding that here in Lexington. Do you know of anything like that here?” Email us your tips.
Arts
Now through Dec. 7, a new Dale Chihuly exhibit will display nine of the artist’s glass sculptures at Maker’s Mark distillery in Loretto — including a permanent installation called “Spirit of the Maker.” Tickets are available for multiple exhibition events, starting at $26 (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Sports
The Commonwealth Cup is this Saturday, July 26. Maybe you’ve already grabbed your tickets, but do you have your merch? Grab yours for 40% off — other promotions this week include discounted tickets for the Aug. 9 match and a mystery deal on Friday.
Eat
Jaggers is bringing its newest Kentucky location to 2350 Norman Lane next month. Wondering what’s on the menu? The eatery will offer burgers, sandwiches, shakes + more at its 3,188 sqft location, which also has a drive thru for quick dining. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Number
111. That’s how many appearances Kentucky has had in DC comics over the years, including the first issue special volume 1 #3 (Metamorpho: The Element Man) in 1975. If you’re wondering if the LEX features in the new “Superman” movie, heading to a local movie theater will help you find out.
When you hear “Vogue,” do you think of magazines, Madonna, or Governor Andy Beshear? The Kentucky governor, lauded as “the most popular Democratic governor in the country,” graced the cover yesterday. (LEX18)
Correction
Can you see the egg on our face? Yesterday, we misspelled Muhammad Ali’s name in the newsletter. Shoutout to the eagle-eyed readers who let us know. Can we make it up to you with this LOUtoday piece about iconic moments in Ali’s history?
The Buy
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