Collected Memory

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

Friday, June 20th

9:30am - 6:00pm EDT

Items and Artifacts from 250 Years of Lexington History

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

Lexington Public Library - Central Library

Friday, June 20th

9:30am - 6:00pm EDT

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

Ties That Bind

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Friday, June 20th

11:00am - 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

Friday, June 20th

11:00am - 8:00pm EDT

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

Unearthed

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Friday, June 20th

11:00am - 8:00pm EDT

Watercolor and ceramic artworks delve into the tension between familiarity and unfamiliarity, exploring spatial landscap...

Jaws: 50th Anniversary Showing

Farish Theater

Friday, June 20th

2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

A Horror Murder Movie Club Special Event

June Gallery Hop and Carnegie Center Fun...

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

Friday, June 20th

5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Gallery Hop & Carnegie Fundraiser: Donate & take home literary/visual art posters

Tatiana Aristizábal presents El Caballer...

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

Friday, June 20th

5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

Join Colombian visual artist Tatiana Aristizábal for a special presentation of her photobook El Caballero del Páramo.

Drop-in craft: Polymer Clay Pride Swag

Lex Center for Creative ReUse

Friday, June 20th

5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

The craft is free, but donations are always welcomed!

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,...

Fortune Feimster: Takin' Care of Biscuit...

Lexington Opera House

Friday, June 20th

7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Fortune Feimster is a standup comedian, writer and actor who uses her confessional comedy to bring people together.

It's a Grand Night for Singing! 2025

Singletary Center for the Arts

Friday, June 20th

7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

What can you expect from Grand Night? A little of everything! From large dance numbers to heartfelt solos to a duet from...

Diorama

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Friday, June 20th

7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

The story of a woman returning home to uncover the details of her past and explore her mother's history.

The Band Perry

Renfro Valley Entertainment Center

Friday, June 20th

8:00pm - 12:00am EDT

Grammy® Award-winning The Band Perry burst onto the scene as an unstoppable presence in modern Country music, selling tw...

Interzone

Al's Bar

Friday, June 20th

8:00pm - 12:00am EDT

An irregular dance party for irregular people

Billy Strings Afterparty ft. Hot Brown S...

The Burl

Friday, June 20th

10:00pm - 2:00am EDT

w/ Mama Said String Band | Indoor, all-ages show, doors at 10

Uma's Jewels

Crossings Lexington

Friday, June 20th

10:30pm - 11:55pm EDT

Just you wait to see this absolute MENstrocity “Kick in the Jewels” of an event!

Art on the Town at the Farmers' Market

Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Saturday, June 21st

8:00am - 2:00pm EDT

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

Watercolor Painting Workshop

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Saturday, June 21st

10:00am - 4:00pm EDT

Charley teaches painting technique using windows and doors as framing devices to highlight important scenes, opening new...

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...

Cannabuzz GRAND Opening

Cannabuzz Bar & Dispensary

Saturday, June 21st

12:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Cannabuzz GRAND Opening - Live Music, Food, Infused Mocktails

Bob Ross Painting Class

Art Center of the Bluegrass

Saturday, June 21st

1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Learn to paint in the iconic style of this television master in our Bob Ross Painting Class

SoulTeenth Fest

MoonDance Amphitheater

Saturday, June 21st

2:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Kentucky's premier Juneteenth celebration

Horror Murder Movie Club: Nightbreed

Farish Theater

Saturday, June 21st

2:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

Pride Month Horror

The Kentuckian Chorus Presents: Sea, San...

Lexington Opera House

Saturday, June 21st

3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Immerse yourself in the harmonious waves of The Kentuckians Chorus' summer-themed barbershop show, celebrating the seasi...

Nauti Nights: Kentucky's Longest Running...

Al's Bar

Saturday, June 21st

8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

Nauti Nights: Lexington's longest-running monthly burlesque event featuring talented performers, emcees, and a lively at...

Billy Strings Afterparty ft. Hot Brown S...

The Burl

Saturday, June 21st

10:00pm - 2:00am EDT

w/ Nectar Valley | Indoor, all-ages show, doors at 10

Tahlsound Patio Showcase #3 @ Lexington ...

396 Southland Dr

Sunday, June 22nd

10:00am - 2:00pm EDT

Live Music at the Southland Drive Farmer's Market

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 & ...

Killer Good Drag Show

Old North Bar

Sunday, June 22nd

11:30am - 1:00pm EDT

Don’t miss this unforgettable mix of mystery, mayhem, and makeup. Drag meets Clue in the most fabulous whodunit of the y...

Cathedral Window Quilt Club

Lexington Public Library - Northside Branch

Sunday, June 22nd

2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Sew a Quilt Block a Month

Disco Tea Dance

Crossings Lexington

Sunday, June 22nd

3:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Unforgettable afternoon of disco tea dance with fierce drag performances, DJ spinning dance anthems, and drinks served b...

Daytripper

Al's Bar

Sunday, June 22nd

7:00pm - 12:00am EDT

w/ Acromancer, Azell, & Period Sex

Brokeback Mountain

The Kentucky Theatre

Sunday, June 22nd

7:15pm - 9:30pm EDT

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

Eddie Griffin

Lexington Opera House

Sunday, June 22nd

7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT

Eddie Griffin is a renowned comedian and actor known for standout roles in films like Undercover Brother and his award-w...

Band of Horses

The Burl

Sunday, June 22nd

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

w/ Jenn Champion | Indoor, all-ages show, doors at 6:30

House Show

Bar Ona

Monday, June 23rd

7:00pm - 12:00am EDT

House show featuring a huge art install 100+ tiny houses made by Aaron Miller for you to look at photograph or write abo...

Double Jeopardy

The Kentucky Theatre

Monday, June 23rd

7:20pm - 9:20pm EDT

A 250LEX film presentation | Starring One-Time Lexingtonian Ashley Judd

Wicked

Farish Theater

Tuesday, June 24th

2:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Camp classics, comedies, & musicals! Oh my!

The Lady from Shanghai

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, June 25th

1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

Sleep Theory

Manchester Music Hall

Wednesday, June 25th

8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

The Afterglow Tour

Art on the Town at Thursday Night Live

Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Thursday, June 26th

5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

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

La Voz Poetry Open Mic Series

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

Thursday, June 26th

6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Latino poets, storytellers share narratives fostering community, celebration in dynamic series centering their voices.

Hollergirl Music Festival Fundraiser

The Burl

Thursday, June 26th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

featuring Emily Jamerson, Holly Forbes, & Coal Seam Queens

S. G. Goodman - NIGHT 1

The Burl

Friday, June 27th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

w/ Secular Pets | Indoor, all-ages show, doors at 7

Hot Girl Summer Silent Disco

Burl Brew

Friday, June 27th

9:00pm - 2:00am EDT

Whether you're a baddie on the dancefloor, a glow-up queen, or just here for the vibes — this night is for YOU.

"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...

Say It Loud: Am I My Brother’s Keeper?

Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning

Saturday, June 28th

7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Kentucky Black Writers Collaborative presents "Say It Loud: Am I My Brother's Keeper?" featuring prominent Black writers...

S. G. Goodman - NIGHT 2

The Burl

Saturday, June 28th

8:00pm - 2:00am EDT

w/ Nick Harley | Indoor, all-ages show, doors at 7

Beautiful Thing

The Kentucky Theatre

Sunday, June 29th

7:15pm - 9:00pm EDT

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

Take Shelter

The Kentucky Theatre

Monday, June 30th

7:20pm - 9:30pm EDT

A 250LEX film presentation | Starring Native Lexingtonian Michael Shannon

Do the Right Thing

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, July 2nd

1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

Optics & Design Album Release Party

Old North Bar

Saturday, July 5th

5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Optics & Design, a genre-bending indie band from Central KY, celebrates their debut album 'Devil May Care' with a live s...

My Fair Lady

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, July 9th

1:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

Paint Pouring with Brooke Harris

Midway Art Studios

Saturday, July 12th

2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Participants will get a fun, hands-on pour paint experience and learn techniques of pour painting, including cup pour, s...

Imitation of Life

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, July 16th

1:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

THE HOUSE AMONG THE TREES - KY PREMIERE ...

The Kentucky Theatre

Thursday, July 17th

7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Kentucky premiere of horror-thriller "The House Among the Trees" with Blair Witch star Wes Robinson

Art on the Town at Tandy Park

Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Friday, July 18th

5:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

LexArts Hop location showcasing Kentucky artists, local food trucks, and a local band!

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...

Come Rain or Shine

Institute 193

Saturday, July 19th

11:00am - 6:00pm EDT

Ceirra Evans paints rural Appalachian life, capturing the complex relationship between people and their changing environ...

Mosaic Butterfly Workshop

Midway Art Studios

Saturday, July 19th

1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

Create a beautiful piece of artwork at this beginner mosaic workshop.

Lexington Music Yardsale

West Sixth Brewing

Sunday, July 20th

12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Clean out the Clutter - Sell your old music stuff - instruments, posters, albums, stereos, etc.

Lexington Music Yard Sale

West Sixth Brewing

Sunday, July 20th

12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT

Lexington music organizations like LexPhil, Tahlsound, and Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras host a fundraising event wi...

Raiders of the Lost Ark

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, July 23rd

1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

Reggae Night at Central Bank Thursday Ni...

Fifth Third Pavilion

Thursday, July 24th

5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Tahlsound brings Reggae to Thursday Night Live

BurLex x The Grove presents: Thursday Ni...

The Melodeon

Thursday, July 24th

7:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

BurLEX x The Grove presents: Thursday Night Tease, a sultry burlesque show featuring glittering cast of artists at The M...

Reggae on the Northside

Lexington Art League

Friday, July 25th

6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Reggae on the Louden House Lawn

Return of the Jedi

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, July 30th

1:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

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...

Alcohol & Ink Succulent Pot Painting

Midway Art Studios

Saturday, August 2nd

2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Alcohol Ink Succulent Pots Class with Mocktail Bar at Midway Art Studios. Create 2 pots and choose succulents. Relaxing ...

Notorious

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, August 6th

1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

All That Jazz

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, August 13th

1:30pm - 3:45pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

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 ...

Heat

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, August 20th

1:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

Blade Runner

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, August 27th

1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

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!

The Big Lebowski

The Kentucky Theatre

Wednesday, September 3rd

1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

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