Hello Friday.
April 26 2024 |
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Get ready to spin some spokes, y’all. May is National Bike Month + Bike/Walk Lexington has lots of wheelie fun events going on this week to encourage members of the community to clip in + get moving. |
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Hitting the Legacy Trail is fun for cyclists of all ages. | Photo provided by Kathy Swan |
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Things kick off this Sat., May 14 from 1-4 p.m. when the city will shut down a portion of Oliver Lewis Way for Streetfest. You heard that right — no cars, pedestrians only. Members of the community are invited to celebrate spring + shared public spaces by biking, scooting, walking, or dancing their way downtown.
The day will include family-friendly activities such as fitness classes from the High Street YMCA, a hula hoop competition, and a slow bike race. There will also be food vendors like Nathan’s Taqueria, drinks from Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company + more.
It’s not every day that a portion of downtown is blocked off from cars. Be sure to get out there + enjoy it. |
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Learn to bike safely downtown with Bike/Walk Lexington. | Photo provided by @LexBikeWalk |
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The city is hosting a few more bike-friendly events around town this month, let's take them for a spin.
🚲 Introduction to Commuter Cycling | Thurs., May 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | 101 E. Vine St. | Free | Learn the rules of the road, bicycle route planning, cycling safety, hand signals + more. If you can't make it to this one, there's another opportunity on Sun., May 22 from 2-5:30 p.m.
🚲 Bike to Work Breakfast | Tues., May 17 | 6:45-9 a.m. | 101 E. Vine St. | Free | Pedal downtown for coffee, snacks + free tune-ups courtesy of Broomwagon Coffee and Bikes. If Tuesday doesn’t work, meet up for another bikes and breakfast event at the same time on Fri., May 20 at The Met. The first 25 cyclists will receive a $10 DV8 Kitchen gift card.
Check out Bluegrass Cycling Club’s calendar for more group rides + events or map your own adventure with Lexington Bicycle Map.
Ready to hit the ground spinning? Click the button below to see where you can buy a new set of wheels locally. |
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Today - Tin Roof Trivia Night | Mon., May 9 | 8 p.m. | Tin Roof, 303 S. Limestone | Prices vary | Trivia + happy hour drink specials all evening long. 🍻
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Lexington Mayoral Debate | Mon., May 9 | 7 p.m. | Transylvania University, 300 N. Broadway | Free | Tune in as Mayoral candidates answer community questions — also streaming live on WKYT.
Tuesday -
Champagne Pairing Dinner | Tues., May 10 | 6 p.m. | The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pk., Versailles | $85+ | Enjoy a deliciously curated four-course meal paired with the perfect champagne + guided by Advanced Sommelier Tony Majors. 🥂
Wednesday - Yoga + a Cup | Wed., May 11 | 9-10 a.m. | Kenwick Table, 201 Owsley Ave. | $20 | Reserve your spot for community yoga + an included cup of coffee or tea. 🍵
Thursday - Disney on Ice | Thurs., May 12-Sun., May 15 | Times vary | Rupp Arena | $20+ | Disney on Ice presents “Let’s Celebrate,” an ice-skating spectacular featuring 50+ fan-favorite characters. ⛸️
Friday -
Paris Storytelling Festival | Fri., May 13-Sun., May 15 | Times vary | Wallis Arboretum, 616 Pleasant St., Paris | Prices vary | Venture out to neighboring town Paris for a series of events surrounding storytelling, music, and history.
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We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends. |
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Picnic’s plans combine over-the-counter and prescription meds for maximum effectiveness. | Photo provided by Picnic |
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Is allergy season worse this year? Yes, according to the experts — and Lexington is no exception. The good news: You can say peace out to your symptoms with a treatment plan from Picnic. ✌️
Interested? Take Picnic’s allergist-designed quiz to receive a personalized plan that treats your specific symptoms.
Bonus: It’s delivered right to your door, so you have plenty of time to get back to hiking in Red River Gorge allergy-free.*
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Weather - 78º | Partly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Civic -
The city is in need of alternate election officers + will pay interested citizens $50 to attend a training session tomorrow from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Alternate election officers will get paid $10 to be on standby on Election Day or $200 if you get called up. 🗳️
Community -
Community Inspired Lexington, a nonprofit that aims to empower the children of North Lexington, announced it will be building a community garden in Whitney Young Park. Come lend a hand + help get the Community Victory Garden growing on Sun., May 14 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Outdoors -
Take a journey through time at the Ashland Trail History Crawl on Sat., May 21 from 3-5 p.m. The event will serve as the official opening of The Ashland Trail — which runs through the Ashland + Ashland Park neighborhoods. Check out the seven markers along the path to learn a little history. 🌳
Sports -
Hey, horse racing fans. Have this link pulled up + be ready to hit refresh because tickets go on sale today at noon for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championship at Keeneland. The top horses of the year will battle it out in the Bluegrass Fri., Nov. 4 + Sat., Nov. 5. 🐎
Show -
Tickets are on sale now for Darren Knight: The Southern Momma Comedy Tour at the Lexington Opera House on Sun., Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. The show will feature headliner Darren Knight — named one of “10 Comics to Watch” by Variety Magazine — along with Red Squirrel + Gary Cargal.
Older Adults -
There are still spots available for the city’s 2022 Senior Intern Program. Fayette County residents age 50+ will explore the operations of various city programs such as Lexington Fire & Emergency Services, the Mayor’s office, the Division of Police + more. The program runs Mon., June 6-Fri., June 10. (City of Lexington)
Kids -
In case you missed it, CREATE studio moved to 212 Woodland Ave., the former home of Shop Local KY. The bright and colorful studio is an imaginative art + play space that hosts classes and camps for children ages 4-11, as well as crafty birthday parties. 🎨
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The city of Lexington will hold open registration events for its Summer Youth Job Training Program on Wed., May 11 from 4-7 p.m. + Sat., May 14 from 1-5 p.m. at the Audrey Grevious Center, 1177 Harry Sykes Way. The program is open to high school students in 10th-12th grades. 💼
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Congratulations to Rich Strike on winning Kentucky Derby 148. In true Keeneland fashion, the historic racecourse hosted tens of thousands of spectators to watch the most exciting two minutes in sports. This year's race + the outfit choices did not disappoint. |
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