Itâs officially August + itâs hot outside. But just because weâre entering the dog days of summer doesnât mean you have to live in the dog house.
There are a ton of fun events happening across the city this month + we wanted to share a few of our favorites with you â broken down by category for your convenience. |
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Woodland Park is hosting the Woodland Art Fair this month. | Photo by LEXtoday |
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Active - Goat Yoga on The Farm | Sat., Aug. 6 + Sat., Aug. 13 | 9-10 a.m. | The Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike | $25 | Yes, you read that right. This beginner yoga class is taught inside the paddock and lets you get up close and personal with The Kentucky Castleâs newest farm babies.
Pro tip: Classes are capped at 25 + tickets usually sell out quicklyâ donât delay. Sports -
UK vs. Lipscomb | Sat., Aug. 6 | 1 p.m. | Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, 556 Wildcat Ct. | Free | Both the menâs and womenâs soccer teams are kicking off their season this month. The UK womenâs soccer team will take on Lipscomb at home in their home-opener exhibition match.
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UK vs. Northern Kentucky | Fri., Aug. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Wendell and Vickie Bell Soccer Complex, 556 Wildcat Ct. | Free | The UK menâs soccer team will take on Northern Kentucky at home in their home-opener exhibition match.
Pro tip: UK soccer games are free to attend for the entirety of the 2022-2023 regular season. |
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A soccer match is a great way to get outside in the evenings. | Photo by UK Athletics |
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The Fab Four | Fri., Aug. 19 | 8 p.m. | Lexington Opera House | $29+ | Twist + shout while watching the Ultimate Tribute show to the Beatles. If itâs still too warm for you to get outside, chill out inside with cool tunes.
Arts - Woodland Art Fair | Sat., Aug. 20 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Woodland Park, 601 E. High St. | Free | Experience 160+ artists and craftspeople for jewelry, painting, photography, live entertainment + more.
Pro tip: Stay tuned. Weâre working on a guide for this festival that will help you have the best experience possible. Entertainment -
Keeneland Fall Meet Tickets | Tues., August 16 | 9 a.m. | Virtual | Prices vary | Mark your calendars because public tickets to the Keeneland Fall Meet go on sale this month. Purchase early, you donât want to get left out in the paddock.
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127 Yard Sale | Thurs., Aug. 4-Sun., Aug. 7 | Times vary | Highway 127 | Price of purchase | âThe Worldâs Longest Yardsaleâ is returning to the Bluegrass. This yard sale has been going strong for 35 years + spans 690 miles through six states. In Kentucky, it runs through Frankfort, Harrodsburg, and Danville.
These are just a few of our favorite events. There's a lot more in store for August. |
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Thursday Night Live | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 5-8 p.m. | Tandy Centennial Park, 251 W. Main St. | Free | Head downtown for local eats, drinks + live music featuring The Big Maracas. đ
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Old Towne Project | Thurs., Aug. 4 | 7 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St. | Free | Vibe out to Bluegrass music at the Southland Jamboree free concert series. đȘ
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Northside Nights | Fri., Aug. 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Castlewood Park, 201 Castlewood Dr. | Free | Jam out to 1SoundBand for some R&B, soul, funk + dance music at this outdoor summer concert series. đ¶
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Back to School Block Party | Fri., Aug. 5 | 5-9 p.m. | Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave. | Free | Bring school supplies to donate to FCPS + enjoy music, drinks, food, and shopping from local vendors. đ
Saturday
- IPA Fest | Sat., Aug. 6 | 11 a.m. | West Sixth Brewing, 501 W. 6th St. | $16+ | Join fellow IPA lovers for a day of local beers. đ»
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Raven Run Volunteer Morning | Sat., Aug. 6 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, 3885 Raven Run Way | Free | Register to help keep this local outdoor oasis beautiful.
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Weather - 88Âș | Evening thunderstorms | 50% chance of rain
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The city is implementing its Heat Plan today due to a heat index of ~95Âș. The plan will be in effect until the end of the day. Services include: free LexTran rides to cooling centers (1400 Gainesway Dr. and 545 N. Upper St.) + half-price admission to public pools.
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Heading back to school just got a bit sweeter. All month long, The Futile Bakery will be serving up childhood treats â think Oatmeal Cream Pies, Cosmic Brownies, Pop Tarts, and PB+J cookies. Add your favorite cartoons to the Netflix queue and head to 399 Waller Ave., Ste. 130 to snag these nostalgic treats.
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Lussi Brown Coffee Bar released its autumn drink menu + it features the return of a seasonal fan-favorite. The âJussi Lussiâ is fruit tea made with MonTea Peach Oolong, muddled blackberries, simple syrup, and shaken with ice. This drink is also available as a margarita during bar hours.
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Kentucky State Parks is now offering a new online learning resource for anyone interested Kentuckyâs archaeological past. Click here to start exploring + be sure to take a closer look at the five different archaeological sites in Fayette County. đȘš
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A new contract was signed between the city + the Lyric Theatre that will allow the WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour to continue to broadcast from The Lyric Theatree for another five years. The radio broadcast airs on 500+ radio stations across the world and celebrates grassroots music and the artists who make it. đ
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The Black and Williams Neighborhood Community Center, located at 4908 Georgetown St., took several steps to improve its community room for neighborhood citizens â offering access to Wi-Fi, Chromebooks, and books for all ages. The community center is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Yesterday â Wed., Aug. 3 â was the official 22nd birthday of the Lexington Legends baseball team. The team was born in 2000 + has been swinging for the fences ever since. Happy belated birthday, Legends. âŸïž
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$3,119,165. Thatâs how much money was raised at Tuesday nightâs telethon benefitting those affected by the flooding in Eastern Kentucky. During the telethon, the UK menâs basketball held an open practice for fans + made several exciting announcements about the upcoming season. (LEX18)
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During the telethon, UKâs senior guard, Sahvir Wheeler, announced that the annual Blue-White preseason scrimmage game will be held in Eastern Kentucky this year. Full details were not disclosed, but Sahvir said the game âmight beâ held in Pikeville â home to the Appalachian Wireless Arena which can seat 5,700 people. đ (Lexington Herald-Leader)
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Additionally, Coach Cal announced that the Wildcats would face a new + challenging nonconference opponent for the 2022-2023 season â the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The Wildcats and the Bulldogs have only faced off once in each of the schoolsâ history â in 2002 when the No. 15 Cats beat the No. 20 Bulldogs 80-72. đ (Lexington Herald-Leader + Big Blue History)
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In soccer news, the UK menâs team were ranked No. 8 by the United Soccer Coaches Association in its 2022 preseason menâs college soccer rankings. Last season, the Cats finished at No. 11 + made a run to the Sweet 16. Donât forget â soccer season kicks off this month and tickets are free. âœïž (UK NOW)
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