Story time for little ones, full moon sound bath ceremony, Picnic with the Pops: back to the 80s, and more. 
Happy Friday, 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 weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: UK alumni donate memoirs to spark reading, why you may be seeing more nocturnal trash foragers, and a local reporter lands John Oliver’s Disney fan shout out — catch up here.
State-level stories: Kentucky county tests AI tool to gather public input, Apple builds a smartphone glass plant, and Grammy nominee Anne Wilson headlines a benefit concert — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Explore conservation cost-shares on horse farms
- Learn to advocate with 504s and IEPs
- Bring your family trackside for charity races
- Get nourishing free meals every Monday
- Compare home equity loans for free
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Pizza: Who needs ordinary takeout? Around Lexington, hidden shops are serving charred Neapolitan pies so chewy you’ll be planning your next slice before the box is even opened. Discover the pizza spots that’ll change your pie game.
Golf: Think beyond bourbon on your getaway, because under-the-radar public greens deserve top billing. Check out our favorite course picks for championship thrills without the price tag.
Organization: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers, only to find chaos has crept back in three weeks later. These sustainable organization tips are real-life proof hacks that adapt to your messy, beautiful life.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Imperial Flowers arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🏃 Radler Rush Cross Country 2.5k/5k/10k @ Masterson Station Park | Friday (8/8) at 7:00pm – Whether you’re still bragging about last year’s marathon or looking for a legit excuse to buy new running shoes, shuffle through Masterson Station Park’s trails with a 2.5K, 5K, or 10K run. You’ll snag a tee, pint-glass award, and a beer ticket for post-run cheers.
❤️ Alice by Heart @ Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center | Friday (8/8) at 7:30pm – Snag a seat at the Pam Miller Black Box for a wartime spin on Alice’s Wonderland that proves British bombers can’t stop teenage daydreams. It’s a plucky local cast, catchy tunes, and a reminder that imagination beats reality, even during air raids.
This weekend
🔍 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Hilton Lexington/Downtown | Saturday (8/9) at 6:00pm – Whether you’re in it for the detective work or the three-course spread, this interactive murder mystery dinner in Lexington will keep you guessing between bites. Actors blend into the crowd, so you might end up the prime suspect, and dessert definitely won’t save you.
🌕 Full Moon Sound Bath Ceremony @ The Sound Healing Center of Lexington | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – If you thought pampering was reserved for massages, wait until you soak in gongs and crystal bowls under a full moon. We kick off with some straight-faced breathwork, then let Alicia’s otherworldly vocals and Ryan’s gong wizardry carry you into a lunar-induced daydream.
🎤 Picnic with the Pops: Back to the 80s @ Keeneland | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00pm – Skip weekend reruns and spread your picnic blanket for the Lexington Philharmonic’s 45th summer blast, decked out in full ’80s glory with a dynamic band and powerhouse vocalists. Expect earworms from Madonna to Phil Collins, plus enough nostalgia to make your neon socks blush.
🏹 Hobbit Tourney @ Shillito Park | Sunday (8/10) at 9:30am – Grab your shoes and head to Shillito Park for a coed 4s volleyball throwdown at a hobbit-height net of 7’8″. Teams of four, with all guys under 6′ or one back-row giant, will have more laughs than service aces. $35 covers entry.
💡 Muse & Make @ 21c Museum Hotel Lexington | Sunday (8/10) at 3:00pm – Imagine wandering through a gallery of contemporary art, a still life begging to be sketched, and you, armed with whatever craft you fancy. Pull up a stool beside award-winning locals, swap tips, and pretend you know ‘plein air’; it’s free, drop-in, and zero ego.
Next week
📚 Story Time @ Clark County Public Library | Monday (8/11) at 10:00am – Little ones, assemble! This morning mash-up of songs, rhymes, and picture‐perfect tales is designed to spark big imaginations in tiny explorers. Perfect for caregivers and kiddos birth through five, it’s story time turned up to eleven—minus the drama, plus all the fun.
🚶 Art Walk – Guided Tour@ 21c Museum Hotel | Tuesday (8/12) at 11:00am – This guided stroll through downtown’s murals, sculptures, and historic façades is like a crash course in local culture, minus the boring bits. You’ll get quips from enthusiastic guides, peek inside galleries, then cap it off at Artists’ Attic with refreshments and artist meet-and-greets.
🐎 Bluegrass Festival Horse Show @ Kentucky Horse Park | Tuesday (8/12) – If you need an excuse to dust off your barn boots, head to Alltech Arena for Hunter/Jumper action that’s more polished than your weekend brunch. From Rolex Stadium to the Walnut Ring, sleek horses and nail-biting jump-offs bring all the local equestrian drama you crave.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Nat Myers @ The Burl – 7 pm
- 8/8 Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns 2025 @ Lexington Opera House – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Everclear @ Manchester Music Hall – 8 pm
- 8/8 Standup Comedy @ Versailles Brewing – 8 pm
- 8/8 Fredd C @ The Burl – 10 pm
- 8/9 Houseplant @ The Burl – 8 pm
- 8/9 Ekoh and more @ Manchester Music Hall – 8 pm
- 8/9 Cam Girl @ GirlsGirlsGirls – 8 pm
- 8/9 Unky Bones @ Twisted Cork – 8 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Lexington edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Cassidy Eden (Nexthome Custom Realty)
Turret details and arched windows set a storybook tone for this Walnut Grove Estates standout, where a two-story great room centers around a dramatic stone fireplace. The main floor’s primary suite features a turret-style sitting nook and a spa-worthy bath, while the kitchen brings the wow factor with granite counters, a walk-in pantry, and a hearth room that basically begs for cozy mornings.
The finished walk-out basement is ready for movie marathons, gym sessions, or whatever hobby you’re into, and the three-car garage has epoxy floors and its own mini-split HVAC. Out back, a concrete patio overlooks lush landscaping and a pond, with a black iron fence and irrigation system keeping things tidy.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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