Zinnia fest, the world famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, a back to school bash, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Lexington. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Lexington Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: New Bluegrass style barn restaurant in Independence, a Lexington Scrabble champ eyeing a national title in Baltimore, and free August celebration events across town — catch up here.
State-level stories: A Marion County junior joins the Kentucky Board of Education, libraries launch family support workshops, and a nine year aged bourbon makes its debut — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Connect over breakfast with fellow veterans
- Explore Elk Lick Creek at golden hour
- Join Thursday bingo nights supporting schools
- Connect with fellow suicide loss survivors
- Grab free books at International Book Project
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Who wants basic treats when your pup deserves Michelin-worthy biscuits? Check out Lexington’s indie stores for artisan snacks and boutique spa services for your cat. Snag these pet store treasures and watch tails wag.
Cuisine: Bourbon may get all the glory but these signature dishes prove the Bluegrass State has plenty more flavor.
Travel: Thinking about a solo trip after 50? These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Studio Players brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🦌 Golden Hour Elk Lick Creek Exploration @ Floracliff Nature Sanctuary | Tuesday (8/5) at 5:30pm – Grab your friends and head to Elk Lick Creek’s golden hour hideaway, where mossy banks and darting minnows prove nature still has its act together. Learn why local salamanders score better real estate than you do, all while soaking up that sunset glow.
🌸 Zinnia Fest @ Wildside Winery | Wednesday (8/6) at 12:00pm – Grab your sunnies and your sweetheart for an afternoon amidst acres of jewel-toned zinnias and toe-tapping live tunes. Feeling fancy? Build your own bouquet for just $1 a stem and pair it with a chilled Wildside wine for peak summer vibes. Whether you’re snapping selfies or simply soaking up the sunshine, this free festival is the ultimate bloom-and-booze bash.
🎷 The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra@ Singletary Recital Hall | Thursday (8/7) at 7:00pm – That legendary swing outfit that taught your grandparents how to dance is swinging into Singletary Center with Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo-Choo, and the kind of smooth tunes you’d swear were pressed on vinyl. Bring your A-game dance moves, or at least a foot-tap.
🔮 Lion’s Gate Activation Ceremony @ Creatures of Whim | Friday (8/8) at 6:30pm – Get ready to flex your spiritual muscles under the cosmic highlight of the year. Pro tarot reader Keary will help you shed limiting beliefs, tap into your intuitive superpowers, and manifest like a boss. Bring a tarot deck if you’ve got one and let the Lion’s Gate Portal supercharge your soul-led journey.
🎵 Lexington Green Lakeside Live feat. Lauren Mink Band @ Lexington Green Lakeside | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Back by popular demand, the Lauren Mink Band is firing up Lexington Green’s lakeside stage for an evening of soulful grooves and fiery guitar riffs. Come early with a lawn chair to stake your claim on the grass—first-come, best-view. Shop local vendors, indulge in tasty bites, and sip your favorite cocktail as the sun dips below the horizon.
This weekend
🛍️ Julietta Market East End Edition | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00am – Clear your weekend to wander through Julietta Market’s East End kickoff, where local chefs dish out BBQ masterpieces, artisans hawk handmade goods, and a live band sets the soundtrack for families. Come for the food, stay swapping horror stories about lawn duty.
🥒 Pickle Bash @ Blue Stallion Brewing Co. | Saturday (8/9) at 12:00pm – Patio season demands pickle indulgence, so swing by for beer, martinis, and pickle pizza. Greenstop Gardens will teach us fridge pickling tricks, Pickle Vic returns to headline the brine brigade, and the Burnin’ Gherkin sour lager adds that kick you didn’t know you needed.
🎒 Back to School Bash @ Goldfish Swim School | Saturday (8/9) at 12:30pm – A free Back to School Bash at Goldfish Swim School on Nicholasville Road is exactly the cure for those last lazy days before algebra. Expect poolside shenanigans, meet-the-coach mingling, and bragging rights for anyone who still fits into summer floaties.
🌱 FoodChain Public Tour @ FoodChain | Saturday (8/9) at 1:00pm – Kentucky’s first indoor aquaponics tank is turning fish waste into salad power, no sci-fi degree required. Tour the 7,000-gallon setup near Smithtown Seafood, then wow your family with tales of tilapia and greens coexisting in perfect harmony.
🦖 2025 T-Rex Races @ Red Mile Gaming & Racing | Sunday (8/10) at 4:00pm – Think your brood could out-roar a T-Rex? Trackside at Keeneland, the 2025 T-Rex Races turn the oval into a Jurassic playground with inflatable suits, playful chases, and a few laughs, all in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Bluegrass.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 MOE. @ The Burl – 7 pm
- 8/6 Chelsea Nolan @ Twisted Cork – 6 pm
- 8/6 Gareth Reynolds @ Comedy Off Broadway – 7 pm
- 8/7 Jessie “Jetski” Johnson @ Comedy Off Broadway – 7 pm
- 8/7 Tanner Usrey @ The Burl – 8 pm
- 8/7 DJ Action Jackson @ Tin Roof – 10 pm
- 8/8 Nat Myers @ The Burl – 7 pm
- 8/8 Everclear @ Manchester Music Hall – 8 pm
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