Event Calendar

Big Ass Bourbon Tasting at LexLive will happen on Wednesday, June 11 at 5 pm in downtown Lexington as part of the 250Lex year long celebration. The event will feature a flight of four bourbons, food, live music, giveaways and more. Tickets for this event are not on sale yet. Please check back for more details.

ATS Construction presents “Cheers to 250Lex, It’s Showtime!” an entertaining evening of choreography, music, fashion, and of course all things Lexington. Join us from 7:30-9 p.m. on Friday, June 13 at Central Bank Center for a spectacular evening celebrating Lexington’s 250th birthday.

Owned and directed by Mr. William Parris, Uniqueness Unlimited Productions & Entertainment, a local studio, has produced an exclusive 250Lex production with Uniqueness Unlimited models, talented local musicians, vocalists, and a choreographed cabaret-style show that celebrates Lexington.

WWE Friday Night SmackDown featuring: John Cena with undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton. The evening will also include United States Champion LA Knight, Solo Sikoa and Nia Jax.  

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A blunderbuss is a type of firearm that was popular from the 17th to the early 19th centuries. It is characterized by a wide, flared muzzle, designed to fire a spread of shot. Charlotte Mentelle carried a Blunderbuss to America in the 1790s. In 1820 Mademoiselle Mentelle opened a girl’s boarding school in Lexington. Charlotte’s blunderbuss is displayed at Waveland along with the portrait of her husband. At a “Tea and Talk” Waveland serves Solomon’s Porch savories, scones and sweets and Elmwood Inn tea. Enjoy a special presentation! Cost is $40 per person. Limit 20 guests. Call 859-272-3611 for reservations.

This event presents a musical group from South India, featuring Ramaa Pastaham, a winner of the India Presidential Award for her vocal music and her role in opening up music for women in her country.

Paint the Park is a free alfresco event designed to encourage people of all ages to be creative and channel their inner artist. For the week preceding Paint the Town, easels will be set up every morning in Thoroughbred Park and members of the public will be invited to paint or draw on the sketch pads provided, release their creativity and enjoy freedom of artistic expression.

From a bold idea to a beloved tradition—SoulFeast Week is a week-long celebration of culture, cuisine, and community that shines a spotlight on Lexington, KY as a soulful destination for flavor, cultural expression, and shared joy. Built around the Juneteenth holiday, SoulFeast uplifts tradition, creates connection, and invites all to experience something unforgettable.

Raised in Michigan and now based in Nashville, GRAMMY Award-winning Billy Strings is known as one of music’s most compelling artists. Most recently, he unveiled “California Sober,” a collaboration with legendary artist Willie Nelson–his first release since partnering with venerable label, Reprise Records. The collaboration follows Strings’ most recent full-length album, Me/And/Dad, which was released last fall and features Strings alongside with his dad, Terry Barber. The product of a longtime dream, the record features new versions of fourteen bluegrass and country classics that the two have been playing together since Strings was a young child. Billy Strings is nominated for three awards at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Bluegrass Album (Me/And/Dad), Best American Roots Song (“California Sober” feat. Willie Nelson) and Best Country Duo/Group Performance (“High Note” with Dierks Bentley).

“Come and meet those dancing feet,” as we bring back the tap-dancing extravaganza that kicked it all off for The Lexington Theatre Company. Follow starry-eyed Peggy Sawyer’s big dreams of the spotlight, in this love letter to Broadway and “the most glorious words in the English language” – musical comedy! The Lexington Theatre Company combines Broadway veterans, rising stars, and local professionals for a production that feels just like Broadway, crafted right here in Lexington.

Lexington Restaurant Week, July 17-27, 2025. The best 10 days to go out on the town! See the link below for more information on participating restaurants.

In 1825, General Lafayette, the French hero of the American Revolution, made a visit to Lexington as a part of his U.S.A. tour. The townspeople, eager to honor the revolutionary icon, greeted him with parades, speeches, and an overwhelming display of admiration for his role in securing American independence. Lafayette’s visit sparked a sense of pride and nostalgia, and in a celebration of the shared history between France and the United States. At a “Tea and Talk” Waveland serves Solomon’s Porch savories, scones and sweets and Elmwood Inn tea. Enjoy a special presentation! Cost is $40 per person. Limit 20 guests. Call 859-272-3611 for reservations.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s fabulous musical based on the biblical tale of Joseph’s “coat of many colors” is fun for the whole family! The whimsical and entertaining score features genres from country to disco to 50’s pop while the heart-warming story teaches important life-lessons of perseverance, forgiveness and love. The Lexington Theatre Company combines Broadway veterans, rising stars, and local professionals for a production that feels just like Broadway, crafted right here in Lexington.

The Kentucky Life Museum, which once housed a diverse collection of historical artifacts, played a crucial role in preserving Kentucky’s cultural heritage. Some of its valuable items belonging to Henry Clay were eventually transferred to Ashland, Henry Clay’s estate, in a move that sought to enhance the preservation and public accessibility of Kentucky’s historical treasures. At a “Tea and Talk” Waveland serves Solomon’s Porch savories, scones and sweets and Elmwood Inn tea. Enjoy a special presentation! Cost is $40 per person. Limit 20 guests. Call 859-272-3611 for reservations.

The Kentucky Life Museum, which once housed a diverse collection of historical artifacts, played a crucial role in preserving Kentucky’s cultural heritage. Some of its valuable items belonging to Henry Clay were eventually transferred to Ashland, Henry Clay’s estate, in a move that sought to enhance the preservation and public accessibility of Kentucky’s historical treasures. At a “Tea and Talk” Waveland serves Solomon’s Porch savories, scones and sweets and Elmwood Inn tea. Enjoy a special presentation! Cost is $40 per person. Limit 20 guests. Call 859-272-3611 for reservations.