Art on the Town at the Farmers' Market

Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Saturday, May 24th

8:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Shop with local artists for handmade, original work at the downtown Farmers' Market

Collected Memory

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

Saturday, May 24th

9:30am - 5:00pm EDT

Items and Artifacts from 250 Years of Lexington History

Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of ...

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

Saturday, May 24th

9:30am - 5:00pm EDT

"Queer, Here, & Everywhere: The Roots of Kentucky’s LGBTQ History" is the first comprehensive exhibition of Lexington’s ...

Blacksmithing Demonstration

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Saturday, May 24th

10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

David Shadwick will bring his forge to the Village and make nails in this fun, informative demonstration.

2025 Chamber Music Festival of the Blueg...

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Saturday, May 24th

11:00am - 7:00pm EDT

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass celebrates world-class music, history, and culture with performances by renowned...

Forest Bathing

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Saturday, May 24th

12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Large-scale photographic prints of trees and wood-carved spoons make up "Forest Bathing" exhibition by Kurt Gohde and Do...

The Drunken Flea

The Burl

Saturday, May 24th

12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Warehouse Vintage presents an exciting market with over 50 vendors, plenty of beer, and surprises

Ties That Bind

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Saturday, May 24th

12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Lexington Fiber Guild exhibit honors textile traditions, showcases innovative fiber art including quilting, weaving, and...

School for the Creative and Performing A...

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Saturday, May 24th

12:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Vibrant 2D/3D artwork by grades 4-8 students explores identity, nature, culture & imagination through diverse mediums & ...

Garden Art Focaccia Workshop

Midway Art Studios

Saturday, May 24th

1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Calling all Foodies! Are you ready to decorate a gorgeous focaccia for Memorial Day? You’ll leave with a ready-to-bake m...

The Wizard Of Oz

Woodford Theatre

Saturday, May 24th

7:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

Embark on a whimsical journey with Dorothy and her friends as they follow the yellow brick road to the Land of Oz in thi...

Guardin

Manchester Music Hall

Saturday, May 24th

7:30pm - 2:00am EDT

Doors: 7:00PM // Show:7:30PM

BUPAC Presents: James and the Giant Peac...

Leeds Center for the Arts

Saturday, May 24th

7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Join these students as they tell the fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ...

Saddle Geese

The Green Lantern Bar

Saturday, May 24th

8:00pm - 12:00am EDT

w/ Jay Skaggs

Blues Between the Bridges

Proud Mary BBQ

Sunday, May 25th

12:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

BBQ, Brews, & Blues all day long!

Vinyl Record Sip & Swap

The Void Sake Company

Sunday, May 25th

1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Vinyl Record Sip & Swap at The Void: Crate diggers unite for a monthly community ritual to trade, sell or gift records o...

Tahlsound Presents - Southland Jamboree ...

Oleika Temple Great Lawn

Sunday, May 25th

5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Tahlsound kicks off Southland Jamboree with Blind Corn Liquor Pickers and The Wheelhouse Rousters at family-friendly don...

Lace

Al's Bar

Sunday, May 25th

6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

w/ Lyles & Lewis, Mammoth Cave II

12 Angry Men

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, May 28th

1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

Mental Health Awareness Open Mic Night

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

Wednesday, May 28th

5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT

It's Lexington Public Library's 3rd annual Open Mic Night for Mental Health Awareness Month!

International Tea Tasting & Poetry Readi...

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

Wednesday, May 28th

6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Renowned AAPI authors share poetic works, accompanied by an international tea tasting to explore the flavors of Asian te...

Gratz Park, the Heart of Historic Lexing...

Thomas Hunt Morgan House

Wednesday, May 28th

6:00pm - 8:39pm EDT

Lexington History Museum's LexTalks series presents a discussion on the book "Gratz Park: The Heart of Historic Lexingto...

Art on the Town at Thursday Night Live

Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Thursday, May 29th

5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Shop with local artists and enjoy live music at Thursday Night Live

I Am What I Am Cabaret

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Thursday, May 29th

7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Directed by Brittany Benningfield and Uma Jewels, this uplifting event features local talent from the LGBTQ+ community a...

2025 Great American Brass Band Festival ...

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Friday, May 30th

4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

In addition to the music, enjoy drinks from the outdoor bar, take a stroll in the garden, attend an evening tour and sti...

Opening Reception for "Queer, Here, & Ev...

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

Friday, May 30th

5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Queer, Here, & Everywhere: First comprehensive exhibition showcasing Lexington's LGBTQ history, celebrating resilience a...

John Douglas

Old North Bar

Friday, May 30th

7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Join Josh Douglas for an evening of drinks, originals & covers

Lexington Chamber Orchestra Presents A L...

Lexington Opera House

Friday, May 30th

7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Featuring Mozart, Corelli, Bizet, and Bridgerton selections.

Jo Dee Messina

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Friday, May 30th

8:00pm - 12:00am EDT

Jo Dee Messina is a trailblazing country music artist, known for her powerful vocals and chart-topping hits.

Railbird Pre-Party w/ Josh Meloy

The Burl

Friday, May 30th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

Support TBA | Indoor, all-ages, doors at 7

Hand Sewn Closures - Eyelets

Lex Center for Creative ReUse

Saturday, May 31st

10:00am - 12:00pm EDT

Learn the basics of hand sewing closures with Jessa!

Jackson Markovic Supernature

Institute 193

Saturday, May 31st

11:00am - 6:00pm EDT

What lingers, what mutates, what fades? Supernature exists between transformation and dissolution, tracing the residues ...

Ceramic Mushroom Workshop

Midway Art Studios

Saturday, May 31st

1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

2-hour workshop, you will get to create 5 unique ceramic mushrooms.

2025 Beeswax Dipped Candles

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Saturday, May 31st

2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Join us for an afternoon of dipping beeswax candles as we explore historic methods of light and illumination.

Cold with September Mourning / Universit...

Manchester Music Hall

Saturday, May 31st

7:00pm - 2:00am EDT

All ages | Doors: 6:00PM // Show:7:00PM

SARA EVANS: Unbroke Tour

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Saturday, May 31st

7:30pm - 12:30am EDT

Multi-platinum country artist Sara Evans, known for hits like "Born to Fly" and "A Little Bit Stronger," continues thril...

Colby Acuff

The Burl

Saturday, May 31st

10:00pm - 2:00am EDT

Support TBA

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Kentucky Theatre

Saturday, May 31st

11:00pm - 2:00am EDT

Sweethearts Brad and Janet get caught up in the bizarre world of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist who unveil...

Burlesque Bingo with BurLEX (Pride Kick-...

Wise Bird Cider

Sunday, June 1st

11:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Glamorous and naughty performers bring a twist to multiple rounds of bingo with a chance to win fabulous prizes at this ...

Mommie Dearest

Farish Theater

Tuesday, June 3rd

2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Summer Cinema: Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!

Invocation of Shadows

Al's Bar

Wednesday, June 4th

8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Invocation Of Shadows: Lexington's monthly goth night featuring BurLEX set with Billie Bordeaux, Hendrix Hartwig, Punk F...

Books In Progress Conference

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

Thursday, June 5th

1:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Grow your writing skills at the Books in Progress Conference with top authors, editors, and literary agent pitches. Keyn...

Girls Trip

Farish Theater

Thursday, June 5th

2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

For Pride Month, join us for a selection of campy classics, comedies, and musicals!

Ultimate Elvis Concert

The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center

Thursday, June 5th

7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Cote Deonath, 2023 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, transports audiences to rock 'n' roll's golden era with The I...

✨ BurLEX x The Grove presents: Thursday ...

The Melodeon

Thursday, June 5th

7:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Burlesque extravaganza "Thursday Night Tease" featuring a dazzling cast of performers in a night of sultry sparkle and s...

ENO: An ART ON SCREEN Film

The Kentucky Theatre

Thursday, June 5th

7:40pm - 10:00pm EDT

Q&A with Special Guest Dave Farris

Seedtime on the Cumberland 2025

Appalshop

Friday, June 6th

7:00pm - 12:00am EDT

Appalshop's FREE Seedtime festival featuring music, art, local crafters, food, and interactive exhibits in downtown Whit...

Angels in America, Part One: Millennium ...

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Friday, June 6th

7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT

Angels in America: Part I explores intersecting lives during the AIDS crisis, blending personal drama, magical realism, ...

Dance Trance Weekend Festival

Lexington Ice Center

Friday, June 6th

8:00pm - 11:30pm EDT

Special contra and folk dance weekend

The Droptines

The Burl

Friday, June 6th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

w/ Ritch Henderson | Doors at 7

Cooking Show

Farish Theater

Saturday, June 7th

10:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Cooking demonstrations, food vendors, and, of course, food!

Al's Bar Cedarwood Derby

Al's Bar

Saturday, June 7th

5:00pm - 11:59pm EDT

Al's Bar hosts 2nd Annual Cedarwood Derby with bands, food, music, and racing benefitting Kentucky Refugee Ministries. B...

Institute 193 Summer Supper

The Round Barn Stable of Memories

Saturday, June 7th

6:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Institute 193 hosts Summer Supper, an annual dinner celebrating Southern artists, writers, musicians, and supporters, at...

Drayton Farley

The Burl

Saturday, June 7th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

w/ Leon Majcen | Doors at 7

From The Archive: An LGBTQ History of Ke...

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

Sunday, June 8th

2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Join Josh Porter as he discusses Kentucky's LGBTQ history through FMA's exhibit highlighting key moments and figures in ...

Appalachian Association of Sacred Harp S...

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

Sunday, June 8th

3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

250Lex Music Series

Barn Raisin'

Josephine Sculpture Park

Sunday, June 8th

4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Barn Raisin' event celebrates Josephine Sculpture Park with dinner, music, auctions, and art exhibition to support land ...

The Power of Singing: Celebrating Lexing...

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate

Sunday, June 8th

5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Enjoy a free outdoor concert with the Lexington Chamber Chorale as they celebrate Kentucky’s rich musical heritage and p...

All About My Mother

The Kentucky Theatre

Sunday, June 8th

7:15pm - 9:30pm EDT

A Pride Month film | Introduced by NYT best-selling author Silas House

The Hustler

The Kentucky Theatre

Monday, June 9th

7:20pm - 10:00pm EDT

A 250LEX film presentation | Based on a Novel by Walter Tevis

Punch Brothers in Concert

The Kentucky Theatre

Tuesday, June 10th

7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Punch Brothers, led by mandolinist Chris Thile, bring their innovative bluegrass sound to the Kentucky Theatre in a high...

Spirit of the Bluegrass Kick Off Party

The Burl

Wednesday, June 11th

8:00pm - 12:00am EDT

ft. Hancock & Shouse w/ Girl Scruggs

Ryan Adams

Lexington Opera House

Thursday, June 12th

8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Heartbreaker '25 World Tour

Queer Literary Hoedown

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

Friday, June 13th

7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative presents the Queer Literary Hoedown with readings, books, and dancing featuring emc...

Same As It Ever Was

The Burl

Friday, June 13th

8:00pm - 12:00am EDT

A Talking Heads Tribute

Gretchen Wilson

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Friday, June 13th

8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

With Payton Howie

Lexington Humane Society's Mutt Strut

Legends Field

Saturday, June 14th

9:00am - 12:00pm EDT

5k & 1.5 mile fun walk benefitting the Lexington Humane Society

Candles Making Workshop

Midway Art Studios

Saturday, June 14th

1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Gather and craft gorgeous, personalized candles! Honey Bee Candle's owner, Liesa Sumner, will lead you through the fun p...

Depicting Desire: Panel Discussion

Institute 193

Saturday, June 14th

3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Depicting Desire panel explores homoerotic art of Patrick Angus, J.B. Harter & contemporary artists, spotlighting a vibr...

Battersea Station: Lexington Musicians P...

The Burl

Saturday, June 14th

7:00pm - 11:45pm EDT

An evening of Pink Floyd music, played by a cast of Lexington musicians.

Women in Comedy

Old North Bar

Saturday, June 14th

7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT

Comedy night featuring local standup and improv comedians benefitting YOU ARE CO nonprofit providing housing and educati...

Battersea Station: Lexington Musicians P...

The Burl

Saturday, June 14th

8:30pm - 2:00am EDT

Indoor, all-ages show | Doors at 7

Tomorrow is the Marriage Day

Crestwood Christian Church

Sunday, June 15th

4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Musick's Company presents their annual spring concert of live classical music.

Pariah

The Kentucky Theatre

Sunday, June 15th

7:15pm - 9:15pm EDT

A Pride Month film | Introduced by NYT best-selling author Silas House

Allman Butter Band

The Burl

Sunday, June 15th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

Indoor, all-ages show, doors at 7

Good Night, and Good Luck

The Kentucky Theatre

Monday, June 16th

7:20pm - 9:30pm EDT

A 250LEX Film presentation | Directed by Native Lexingtonian George Clooney

The Arcadian Wild

The Burl

Wednesday, June 18th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

w/ Dallas Ugly | Indoor, all-ages show, doors at 7

Southall

The Burl

Thursday, June 19th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

Support TBA | Indoor, all-ages show, doors at 7

Art on the Town at Tandy Park

Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Friday, June 20th

5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Showcasing local art, food, and music!

Music at The Mansion with The Rewind

Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa

Friday, June 20th

6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate hosts free outdoor Music at The Mansion concert series featuring The Rewind playing R&B,...

Bluegrass Creative Market- Summer Editio...

Lexington Green Lakeside

Saturday, June 21st

10:00am - 5:00pm EDT

Festival style curated Kentucky made event held lakeside at the Lexington Green. Enjoy live music, free samples, food an...

Birds and Beasts - Charley Harper

Headley-Whitney Museum

Sunday, June 22nd

10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Charley Harper's "Minimal Realism" wildlife illustrations, a collection on loan from Harper Originals and The Charley & ...

"Queer, Here, & Everywhere" @ Lexington ...

Oliver Lewis Way

Saturday, June 28th

10:00am - 10:00pm EDT

Groundbreaking exhibition celebrates Lexington's LGBTQ history, honoring key figures and events that shaped the city's q...

Music at The Mansion with Five Below Ban...

Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa

Friday, July 18th

6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Five Below Band brings high-energy classic rock, southern rock, and funk to free Music at The Mansion outdoor concert se...

Endless Summer: Art Exhibition by “The T...

Bleubird Studio

Saturday, August 2nd

12:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

Endless Summer: Vibrant group exhibition celebrates summer with 20 incredible artists from The Twenty collective in Lexi...

Music at The Mansion with Boogie G & The...

Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa

Friday, August 15th

6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Groove with Boogie G & the Titanics' nonstop funk, soul, and dance hits at Music at The Mansion, a free outdoor concert ...

Margarita's on the River

Proud Mary BBQ

Sunday, August 31st

12:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Jimmy Buffett style tunes, Reggae, Margs, & more! All day long!

Music at The Mansion with One More Round

Friday, September 5th

6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

High-energy country band One More Round brings honky-tonk anthems and modern hits to free outdoor Music at The Mansion c...

Music at The Mansion with Hi-5

Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa

Friday, October 10th

6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Rock on at Music at The Mansion featuring Hi-5 rocking out with a setlist of rock favorites at this free, family-friendl...

Tommy Emmanuel in Concert

The Kentucky Theatre

Tuesday, October 14th

7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Highbridge Spring Water and Troubadour Concert Series present world-renowned master guitarist Tommy Emmanuel in a captiv...

Wick + Mortar Studio / Candle Pour Bar +...

OPEN Candle Pour Bar + Cocktail Lounge - Walk ins welcome

The Complete Appalachian Media Institute...

Each of these films was made by Appalachian youth (aged 14–20) as part of AMI's annual Summer Documentary Institute (SDI...

Lexington Public Art Map

The City of Lexington’s Public Art Map is the first comprehensive and searchable GIS map to document public artworks in ...

Mid-South Sculpture Alliance Members' Ex...

City Gallery at the PMDAC features a variety of sculptures from across the United States

The Public Art Commission

The Public Art Commission was formed to advise the Mayor and the Urban County Council on developing a long-range plan fo...

Downtown Danville Public Art Map

Use our Public Art Map to explore 16 pieces of contemporary public art – including murals, sculptures, mosaics, and more...

Google Arts and Culture

[Not Local, But Verry Cool] Discover artworks, collections and stories from all around the world in a new way.

Americans for the Arts: COVID Resource a...

Up-to-date news and resources for the arts and culture field

Artists Thrive

Artists Thrive aims to identify the things that help artists pursue their vision and to enable communities to benefit fr...

Dream Wishes

Dream Wishes is a variety show featuring the most talented folks we can find