Apr 20 Saturday
Celebrate Mecca Live Studio & Gallery’s 25th Anniversary in Lexington’s Arts Community
Baile Habibi features live music with Alma Gitana, Lee Carroll’s C the Beat, local and regional dancers including Flamenco Louisville and dance legend, Dalia Carella from NYC
The evening features food, cash bar, vendors, and flamenco and belly dance performances.
A portion of the proceed go to GreenHouse17, an organization committed to ending domestic and intimate partner abuse.
Apr 24 Wednesday
On Tour in support of her current album Wild Child, Americana artist Charlotte Morris captivates her listener with powerful songwriting and stunning vocals. LIVE Show | Live Stream Avail
Apr 25 Thursday
This event celebrates the inspiration, inclusion and expression of the youth of Lexington. The evening will showcase the work of young singers and future leaders who have come together to make this movement a reality. Admission includes full event access, open bar, generous hors d’oeuvres, musical performances, and an opportunity to make a direct impact on the lives of the young people of the Bluegrass region.
Apr 26 Friday
Bluegrass Youth Ballet wraps up its 20th Anniversary Season with a performance of an original ballet, "Art Rhapsody"
The show follows the janitor of an art museum who moves from gallery to gallery, trying to find the origin of a mysterious gear. Each gallery room contains a work of art that comes to life through dance. "Art Rhapsody" features various famous artworks such as Girl with a Pearl Earring, Starry Night, and American Gothic. Additionally, work by Kentucky sculpture artist, Steve Armstrong, is featured.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased via the link: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/16006067C78A4D5F
Tickets purchased online through Ticketmaster will have additional fees. To waive these fees, patrons can purchase tickets in person via the Lexington Opera House box office at Rupp Arena, open 12pm-4pm on Wednesdays and Friday.
It’s the grownups’ turn!
Let your imagination soar at Lexington’s children’s museum, The Explorium of Lexington, by attending Night at the Museum! This adults-only, fun-filled evening features exhibits, activities, a silent auction, drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and more!
Friday, April 26 from 7 to 10 pm. Tickets are available now for this fundraiser supporting the Explorium’s mission of inspiring children’s imagination and curiosity.
Apr 27 Saturday
Carr Creek Lake's 45th annual lake cleanup will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday April 27th 2024. We will gather at Carr Creek Lake Marina at 8:00 a.m. for trash bag and glove distribution. $1.00 will be paid for each bag of trash collected, as well as for larger items such as tires/barrels. A free lunch will be served to all volunteers following the event.
When Circle and Square meet for the first time, they realize that they are very different from each other. Circle likes blowing bubbles, juggling balls, and twirling, while Square is happiest stacking blocks neatly and as tall as they will go. Will the two be able to find a way to play together, despite their differences? Discover the wonderful world of shapes through this interactive show!
May 01 Wednesday
James Baker Hall was a Kentucky writer, Poet Laureate and photographer who made an impact on generations of Kentucky writers through his teaching at the University of Kentucky, his writing and photography. He was a member of the famed “Fab Five” group of Kentucky writers as well as the genre defining Lexington Camera Club. To continue his legacy, Hall’s family has created the James Baker Hall Foundation which will hold its opening event on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Carnegie Center for Literacy, 251 W. 2nd St. in Lexington, Kentucky. The free event will introduce the goals of the new foundation’s mission and vision to provide direct support to Kentucky artists to keep the unique voice of Kentucky strong.
The celebratory event will feature readings by Affrilachian Poets Frank X Walker and Marta Miranda-Straub as well as Robert Gipe, Maurice Manning and Cecilia Wolach. The program will also feature reading by the current Kentucky Youth Poet Laureate, Zoya Abbas, who attends Lafayette High School in Lexington. To attend the May 1 event at the Carnegie Center for Literacy, go to the James Baker Hall Foundation website, www.jamesbakerhallfoundation.org to RSVP.
May 12 Sunday
An eclectic amalgamation of hard driving traditional Bluegrass and progressive musicality juxtaposed with a soulful Country and Americana flavor presented by Gravel Yard.Bring your mom. Your grandma. Your mailman. We’re gonna have a good time.
May 17 Friday