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: Lexmark’s printer merger sparks job jitters, heart-device survivor spreads blooms statewide, and local theatre revives its smash hit musical with a surprise cameo — catch up here.
State-level stories: Kentucky governor teasing a 2028 presidential bid, former NFL running back hosting free youth football camps, and a museum celebrating Appalachia’s country stars — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Ford is recalling over 850,000 cars with fuel pump flaws, NASA’s probe delivered closest Sun shots, and BlackRock plans private investments in 401k portfolios — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Grab free fresh meals every Wednesday
- Public Works Committee meets at Georgetown
- Attend a gala to restore survivor hope
- Join free cooking classes with seasonal produce
- Compare home equity loans for free
- Save $300 on Endurance auto repair coverage
🫶 We got your back
Drink: From barrel-aged beauties that make you slow down and savor, to crisp IPAs that high-five your taste buds on the way down, Lexington is full of breweries that pour personality by the pint. Check out our favorites here.
Home: Need a plumber? Don’t wait until your bathroom turns into a swimming pool. Our shortlist of trusted plumbing pros makes it easy to connect you with the cream of the crop, whether you need ’em yesterday or six months from now.
Beauty: Ready to level up your self-care game beyond face masks, hope in a jar, and crossing your fingers? These top-rated med spas offer treatments backed by doctors that actually deliver on their promises.
Money: Energy bills hitting harder than an afternoon shot of espresso? A few simple tweaks, like draft stoppers and LED swaps, can actually make a dent in your monthly statements. Get more energy-saving hacks here.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
This week
🦷 Free Dentistry Days | Thursday (7/17) at 7:00am – Dental bills got you clenching your jaw? This sedation clinic is offering two completely free procedures (we’re talking fillings, extractions, or a good ol’ cleaning), plus a consult and x-rays—for qualified patients only. Just be sure to bring a driver, your med list, and maybe a little gratitude for Lexington’s smile angels.
🥃 Bourbon Tour d’Elegance @ Keeneland | Thursday (7/17) at 11:00am – Grab your favorite boots and meander through rolling Bluegrass hills, popping into historic distilleries that feel more like grandma’s living room than a factory. You’ll sample world-class bourbon, swap stories with master distillers, and finally understand why everyone here worships this amber nectar.
🏀 The Basketball Tournament @ University of Kentucky | Friday (7/18) at 2:00pm – Forget the shot clock — TBT games end only when someone hits the game-winning bucket. This $1 million, winner-takes-all tourney is bringing heavy-hitting alumni teams (La Familia, Dunkin’ Dogs, War Ready) and big names like Willie Cauley-Stein to Lexington. It’s fast, fierce, and full of buzzer-beater drama — basketball with zero chill.
🕺 Lost Palm Jukebox Nights @ Lost Palm | Friday (7/18) at 4:00pm – Flashback Friday just got way more fun. Each week, Jukebox Nights spins a new decade—from bell bottoms to bedazzled low-rise jeans. Sip tiki cocktails, snack upstairs, and dance like no one’s watching (but everyone is).
✈️ Hangar Bash @ RJ Corman Railroad Group | Friday (7/18) at 6:30pm – Think your weekend’s routine could use a shake, not a stir? Slip into Bond cocktail attire and head to the RJ Corman hangar for the Hangar Bash. Exotic cars, vintage planes, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres await, and you’ll help the Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
This weekend
🎨 Art on the Town at the Farmers’ Market @ Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park | Saturday (7/19) at 8:00am – Lexington’s Farmers’ Market is getting an artsy upgrade. Stroll through the park and browse original works from Kentucky’s own painters, sculptors, jewelers, and authors. Whether you’re looking to buy, browse, or just soak in the vibes, this pop-up art walk is a downtown Saturday done right.
🛍️ Julietta Market East End Edition | Saturday (7/19) at 9:00am – Think your summer plans are solid? Swing by Julietta Market East End Edition for chef-crafted bites, handmade treasures, and live music that’ll make your backyard speakers blush. Bring the kids, your wallet, and an appetite for both flavor and fun.
🍇 Vineyard Tour & Tasting @ Harkness Edwards Vineyards | Saturday (7/19) at 3:00pm – If you need a reason to ditch the couch, this guided vineyard tour will have you hiking gentle grapevine-clad hills and earning every sip of a curated wine flight. Lace up comfy shoes, brace for the uphill grunt, then toast exceptional varietals amid panoramic views.
🔍 The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show @ Hilton Lexington | Saturday (7/19) at 6:00pm – Skip Keeneland this weekend and swap your mint julep for a magnifying glass. This interactive murder mystery dinner slips actors into the crowd, serves up a three-course feast, and dares you to spot the killer before dessert. No costumes needed, just your best detective face.
💄 Beauty @ Moondance Amphitheater | Sunday (7/20) at 8:00pm – Moondance Amphitheater under the stars means aerial acrobatics, live original tunes, and more contemporary dance than your lawn chair can handle. Allegro’s family-friendly show ropes in dancers from its adaptive outreach for the bookends, plus a silent auction fueling more inclusive classes.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/17 La Voz Poetry @ Carnegie Center For Literacy – 6 pm
- 7/17 Drum Circle @ Thoroughbred Park – 6:30 pm
- 7/17 Shakespeare in the Park @ Woodland Park – 6:30 pm
- 7/17 Something Rotten JR @ Scott County Middle School – 7 pm
- 7/17 Act Casual @ Al’s Bar – 8 pm
- 7/17 Burton Cummings @ Lexington Opera House – 8 pm
- 7/18 Music at The Mansion @ Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate – 6 pm
- 7/18 Beauty @ Moondance Amphitheater – 8 pm
- 7/19 The Bolo Mules @ Burl – 6:30 pm
- 7/20 Chris Carpenter @ Harkness Edwards – 3 pm
This house is wild
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Whitney W Durham (Bluegrass Sotheby’s International Realty)
Perched at the corner of Woodlake Way and Lakewood, this one-owner classic channels Old Lexington elegance with a dash of New Orleans attitude. A curved walk and leaded glass entry set the scene, while inside, wide-plank hardwoods, fireplaces galore, and a den lined with built-ins dial up the charm. The kitchen keeps things bright and functional with crisp cabinetry and a gas range, and the family room brings the party with a bay window, beamed ceilings, and a secret wet bar.
Upstairs, the primary suite gets its own fireplace and walk-in closet, plus five more bedrooms and a walk-up attic for bonus space. Outside, archways, a pond, and lush gardens designed by Rebekah VanMeter turn the backyard into a private park.
