Keeneland Fall Meet opens
Keeneland's Fall Meet kicks off on Friday, October 8. Gates open at 11 am, first post at 1 pm.
Freaky Friday Flicks: Frankenweenie
MOVIES Freaky Friday Flicks: Frankenweenie, 6 pm, Masterson Station Park
Trash Disposal Day
Saturday, Oct. 9 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. BG Regional Transfer Station, 1505 Old Frankfort Pike Drop off a level pickup load of bagged household waste and up to four tires off the rim. No hazardous waste. lexingtonky.gov/TrashDisposalDay
For King and Country
Rupp Arena 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY, United StatesFor King and Country, 7 pm, Rupp Arena
UK Football vs LSU
Kroger Field 1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY, United StatesUK Football hosts LSU, 7:30 pm, Kroger Field
Redistricting Workshop (virtual)
COMMUNITY CivicLex Redistricting Workshop - Districts 3 & 10, 6 pm, Virtual
WOODSONGS
WOODSONGS Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors | Jack Broadbent, 6:45 pm, Lyric Theatre
Art by Nature: Trees
Opening reception for Art by Nature: Trees. 5 pm, Julietta Market inside Greyline Station.
Mt Sterling October Court Days
Mt. Sterling, KYKentucky’s Oldest Festival is Court Days, dating back to 1794 in Downtown Mt. Sterling! Hundreds of vendors will offer a huge variety of merchandise and food, Friday, Oct 15 through Sunday, Oct 17. Enjoy fun entertainment — including live music and the Mt. Sterling Mullet Contest. Vendor and Visitor information at www.mtsterlingtourism.com
Freaky Friday Flicks: Gremlins
MOVIES Freaky Friday Flicks: Gremlins, 6 pm, Masterson Station Park
UK Basketball Big Blue Madness
UK Basketball Big Blue Madness, 7:30 pm, Rupp Arena
Yes, Mamm! 5K (virtual)
Yes, Mamm! 5K race presented by RJ Corman Support from the race provides free mammography and cervical cancer screenings, diagnostic testing, and program support to underinsured and uninsured patients across Kentucky. Due to rising COVID-19 numbers, the event will be virtual this year. Participants will receive a race shirt, race bib and official race medal.
WOODSONGS, Jimmie Vaughn
WOODSONGS Jimmie Vaughn, 6:45 pm, Lyric Theatre
Scarefest
Scarefest Horror & Paranormal Convention, 4 pm, Central Bank Center (Friday thru Sunday)
Freaky Friday Flicks: Nightmare before Christmas
MOVIES Freaky Friday Flicks: Nightmare before Christmas, 6 pm, Masterson Station Park
UK Basketball Blue White Game
UK Basketball Blue White Game, 7 pm, Rupp Arena
Household Hazardous Waste Event
The next Household Hazardous Waste event is on Saturday, October 23, between 8:30 am and 3 pm at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike (enter via Jimmie Campbell Dr).
CONCERT Jason Aldean
Rupp Arena 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY, United StatesCountry singer, Jason Aldean performs at Rupp Arena at 8 pm on Saturday, October 23
CANCELED: Jewish Food Festival
Jewish Food Festival at Temple Adath Israel has been CANCELED for this year. #Verklempt
Thriller Halloween Parade
Thriller Halloween Parade returns to downtown Lexington. The Halloween Parade featuring floats, costumed characters, and even more performance groups. The festivities culminate with the annual Thriller reenactment where several hundred zombies will dance, dawdle and drag themselves down Main Street to the classic Michael Jackson tune. Pedestrians can watch all along the parade route. Rain […]
Redistricting Workshop (virtual)
COMMUNITY CivicLex Redistricting Workshop - Districts 4 & 9, 6 pm, Virtual
PumpkinMania, Transy
Jack-o’-lanterns will return to the steps of historic Old Morrison off Third Street for Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania
Last Day for Library Book Sale
Central Library 140 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY, United StatesFriends of the Library Book Sale wraps up today. Book Sale hours are 10 am to 5 pm at the Central Library.
UK Men’s Basketball vs Kentucky Wesleyan
Rupp Arena 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY, United StatesUK Men’s Basketball host Kentucky Wesleyan at Rupp Arena on Friday, October 29
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! Lexington Trick or Treat is from 6 - 8 pm
2021 National Horse Show, KY Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe 2021 National Horse Show takes place at Kentucky Horse Park Nov. 1-7.
Day of the Dead Fest, Valley Park
The Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival begins at 6:30 pm in Valley Park.
Arlo McKinley/David Ferguson, Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre 300 East Third, Lexington, KY, United StatesMusic by Arlo McKinley with David Ferguson at the Lyric Theatre begins at 6:45 pm.
Lunch with Chef Michel, Fasig-Tipton
Fasig Tipton 2400 Newton Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesChef Ouita Michel will craft a special lunch menu from her first published cookbook, Just A Few Miles South. The event starts at noon at Fasig-Tipton.
Author Margaret Verble, Joseph-Beth
Joseph Beth Booksellers 161 Lexington Green Cir B1, Lexington, KY, United StatesAuthor Margaret Verble hosts Cocktails & Conversation, beginning at 7 pm at Joseph-Beth in Lexington Green.
Tire Roundup
Nov. 4, 5 and 6 7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 7 a.m. - noon Saturday 1631 Old Frankfort Pike Fayette County residents may dispose of waste tires (on or off the rim) for free. Tire retailers, scrap dealers and salvage yards are not eligible. LexingtonKY.gov/Tires
Commerce Lexington Breakfast, Embassy Suites
Embassy Suites 1801 Newtown Pike, Lexington, United StatesJames Hardymon will discuss his memoir, Engineering Corporate Success. The Commerce Lexington Spotlight Breakfast begins at 8:30 am at the Embassy Suites Lexington/UK Coldstream.
Lex Glow Bike Ride
Friday, Nov. 5 6 p.m., Bike ride starts at 7 p.m. 550 W. Sixth St. A family-friendly event for bike riders of all ages and experience levels. LexingtonKY.gov/GlowRide
Gaither Vocal Band, LexCity Church
LexCity Church 410 Sporting Ct, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Gaither Vocal Band performs at 7 pm at LexCity Church located at 410 Sporting Ct. in Lexington.
Stevie Wonder Tribute Concert, First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian Church 174 Market St, Lexington, KY, United StatesA tribute to the legendary Stevie Wonder begins at 7:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church on 174 Market St.
Bluegrass Creative Market, Oleika Temple
Oleika Temple 326 Southland Dr, Lexington, KY, United StatesCurated Kentucky artist and maker market at Oleika Shriners on 326 Southland Drive. Event is Saturday from 10-3, and Sunday from 11-4.
UK Football vs. Tennessee, Kroger Field
Kroger Field 1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Wildcats host the Volunteers at Kroger Field. Kickoff is at 7 pm.
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Set your clocks back one hour. DST ends at 2 am on Sunday, November 7th.
Redistricting Workshop for Districts 5 & 8, Online
The redistricting workshop for Lexington districts 5 and 8 is available via Zoom, beginning at 6 pm.
Cary Morin/Lillie Lewis, Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre 300 East Third, Lexington, KY, United StatesMusic from Cary Morin with Lillie Lewis begins at 6:45 pm from the Lyric Theatre in Lexington.
Bob Dylan, Aronoff Center (Cincinnati)
Aronoff Center 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH, United StatesBob Dylan performs from Cincinnati's Aronoff Center at 8 pm on Tues, November 9th.
Writing Critique Night, Online
Carnegie Center 251 West 2nd Street, Lexington, KY, United StatesWriting Critique Night presented by Carnegie Center (Virtual). Receive feedback on your first page from a panel of authors, editors, and publishers. 5:30 pm, registration is required.
Veterans Day 2021
Veterans Day holiday
Limitless Book Tour, Lexington Green
Lexington Green Lexington, KY, United StatesLimitless Book Tour with Mallory Weggemann, author and 5-Time Paralympic Medalist. 6 pm, in Lexington Green.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Lexington Opera House
Lexington Opera House 430 W. Vine St., Lexington, KY, United StatesRoald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory will feature five performances throughout the weekend at the Lexington Opera House. Friday Nov. 12th at 7:30, Saturday Nov. 13th at 1 pm and 7:30, and Sunday Nov. 14th at 1 pm and 6:30.
UK Men’s Basketball vs. Robert Morris, Rupp Arena
Rupp Arena 430 W Vine St, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Wildcats host Robert Morris from Rupp Arena in the Kentucky Classic. Tipoff is 7 pm.
Troubadour Concert Series, Kentucky Castle
Troubadour Concert series presents John Cowan at the Kentucky Castle. Show starts at 7:30.
Bob Dylan, Louisville Palace
Louisville Palace 625 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY, United StatesBob Dylan's Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour from Louisville's Palace Theatre. Show starts at 8 pm.
(Cancelled) Hot Cider Hustle, KY Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Hot Cider Hustle for Saturday, Nov. 13 has been cancelled.
Paper Shred
Saturday, Nov. 13 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 1631 Old Frankfort Pike (enter via Jimmie Campbell Dr.) lexingtonky.gov/PaperShred