I don’t know about y’all, but January has been the longest month ever!

It’s FINALLY February!! There are so fun events coming up this month, especially this weekend! Don’t forget that Saturday is Halfway to Burger Week! Are you craving one of 2018’s Burger Week burgers or did you miss out on trying one you had your eye on? Well, Saturday is your chance!

Be sure to check out some other things going on this week and weekend in this “Things to Do: Week Of…” list!

Things to Do in Lexington, Kentucky: The Week Of February 1-7, 2019:

Friday, February 1, 2019

• 12pm: Fusion Brewing Grand Opening at Fusion Brewing (alcohol): Join them for the grand opening all weekend from 12pm to 12am (Also, on February 2 and February 3).
• 4pm: $5 Happy Hour: Willett Family Estate 4 Year Rye at OBC Kitchen (alcohol): Come out to OBC Kitchen for a unique $5 Happy Hour Friday, February 1 from 4-6pm. You can try Willett Family Estate 4 Year Rye for just $5!
• 5:30pm: The Yonders at Lynagh’s Irish Pub (music): The Yonders! Live at Lynagh’s for Happy Hour Friday on February 1st.
• 6:30pm: Nvrmnd Acoustic 90’s at The Cellar Bar & Grille (music): Live music!
• 7pm: Team Trivia Friday at Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes (games): Free trivia with prizes to be won!
• 7pm: Community Yoga with Colin (health/fitness/wellness): Friday night warm and cozy yoga above Broomwagon with Colin Oakley. Donation based but $5 is suggested! (Also, on February 8 and February 15).
• 7pm: Aisley Autumn at Ranada’s Bistro and Bar (music): Live music!
• 7pm: Camille Rae at J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar (music): Live music!
• 7pm: Welcome Job Swappers from Germany at Parkette Drive In: The X’s will be performing this Fri. 2/1/19 at Maria’s Kitchen from 7pm -10pm. We will be entertaining our German guests from the TV Show – Job Swap. It is open to the public.
• 7pm: Riff, Bop and Stroll at JGumbosLex (music): You’ll hear tracks from independent, self-published, small press and even some of the big labels. The key is you’ll leave with a new sense of why jazz is life and why this kind of life will send you out the doors with a riff, bop and stroll.
• 7pm: Friday Night with Josh Bogard and the Dirty South at Austin City Saloon (music): Josh Bogard and the Dirty South exploded on the scene after their video for Cold Dead Hands received over half a million views.
• 7:15pm: Rough N Rowdy 7 “Super Brawl” Watch Party at KSR Bar & Grill: As the former host of an official Rough N’ Rowdy weigh-in, KSBar and Grille is excited to host a watch party for Rough N’ Rowdy 7. They will show the “Super Brawl” PPV event from down in Atlanta on Friday, February 1.
• 8pm: Ben Lacy at Mr. Brews Taphouse (music): Live music!
• 8pm: Derek Nielsen at Mirror Twin Brewing (music): Live music!
• 8pm: VOLK & Year of October at Best Friend Bar (music): Live music!
• 8pm: Sister Ray: An Evening of Music by The Velvet Underground at The Burl (music): An all-star lineup of local musicians paying tribute to the sounds of The Velvet Underground featuring: Tim Welch, Willie Eames, Sam McWilliams, Kim Conlee, Robby Cosenza, and Scott Whiddon. Tickets available: HERE.
• 8pm: Shindig at The Twisted Cork (music): Music!
• 8pm: Eric Andre at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): With an already proven standup act, Eric Andre decided to break into the world of late night talk shows. But of course he brings his own flare to what is otherwise a very organized and predictable late night routine. Unlike his counterparts, Jimmy Fallon or Conan O’Brien, Andre’s unrelenting and constantly over the top humor puts some of his guests into situations they never thought they would end up in. “The Eric Andre Show” is a live action comedy television series that premiered May 20th, 2012 on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 1 at 10:30pm, February 2 at 5pm, February 2 at 7:15pm, and February 9:45pm).
• 9pm: Lee Carroll’s Ethos Jazz Quintet at Creaux (music): Ethos is Lee Carroll’s new jazz quartet with Tripp Bratton on drums, Thomas Usher on upright and electric bass, Ibu Diop on bongos and Jonathan Barrett on alto and tenor sax., with special guests.
• 9pm: Lexington Songwriters Battle Royale at The Green Lantern Bar (music): Five Lexington songwriters enter, one Lexington songwriter leaves.
• 10pm: The ARK BAND at O’Neill’s (music): This is just one stop on their annual Bob Marley Tribute Tour! See you this Friday Night! INFO: THE ARK BAND plays roots reggae, calypso & soca music. Based out of Columbus Ohio with members hailing from St.Lucia, Sierra Leone, Ghana, & U.S.A.
• 10pm: Brett Horton & Friends Bluegrass Jam at Henry Clay’s Public House (music): Live enrertainment showcasing Brett Horton and local talent performing fusion of progressive Bluegrass, Classic Country,Folk, & Americana in an intimate and casual tavern atmosphere.
• 10:30pm: Eric Andre at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): With an already proven standup act, Eric Andre decided to break into the world of late night talk shows. But of course he brings his own flare to what is otherwise a very organized and predictable late night routine. Unlike his counterparts, Jimmy Fallon or Conan O’Brien, Andre’s unrelenting and constantly over the top humor puts some of his guests into situations they never thought they would end up in. “The Eric Andre Show” is a live action comedy television series that premiered May 20th, 2012 on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 2 at 5pm, February 2 at 7:15pm, and February 9:45pm).

 

Saturday, February 2, 2019 – HALFWAY TO BURGER WEEK

• 12am: Halfway to Lexington Burger Week 2019 (food): February 2, 2019, we are celebrating halfway to Lexington Burger Week 2019 by offering the 2018 $5 burgers and pairings at participating locations. The $5 burgers will be available for one day only! Catch them while you can. Details: HERE.
• 9am: Sweat Series at The Summit at Fritz Farm (health/fitness/wellness): Come out for a FREE workout class each month! Enjoy complimentary broth & samples from CoreLife Eatery & great discounts for participants! Classes will be held in Water + Oak Outdoor Company & types of classes will be added soon! Happy healthy 2019 y’all!
• 10am: Barre, Meet Barre (health/fitness/wellness): Fire up a sweat then hit the bar at Lockbox for a mimosa. Flex those creative muscles as you work through a variety of barre poses in our contemporary art-filled spaces. Sessions are just $10 at the door. Class is 21+; Price includes mimosa. BYOM (bring your own mat) + cash only.
• 10am: Wild Fig Cooperative Organizing Mini-Conference at Wild Fig: With information sessions starting at 10am and breakout popular education community discussions beginning at 2pm, find out how to plug into existing cooperative efforts like Wild Fig and Fresh Stop Markets and also be part of ongoing conversations about existing space the community can collectively own and what other common needs we have that we can meet together, as a community. Stay tuned for a complete schedule and information on facilitators and presenters. More details: HERE.
• 10am: Winter Warehouse Sale at Clay Chick Ceramics: An abundance of holidays will be here before you know it! Shop the Winter Warehouse Sale for Valentine’s Day, St. Paddy’s Day, Easter, and More!
• 10am: Printed Valentines Workshop at Create art + play studio (art/crafts): Create your own one-of-a-kind printed Valentines in this special holiday workshop. This workshop will introduce kids to the basics of a printmaking.
• 12pm: Valentine’s Day Printmaking at Lexington Art League (art/crafts): What better way to say Happy Valentine’s Day than with a handmade gift? Join Bluegrass Printmakers for a free printing event at the Lexington Art League on Sat., Feb. 2. Admission is free; suggested donation of $5.
• 12pm: Fusion Brewing Grand Opening at Fusion Brewing (alcohol): Join them for the grand opening all weekend from 12pm to 12am (Also, on February 2 and February 3).
• 12pm: Spread the Love! Tarot Event at Soulrebelex: Each Reading will be offered in a thirty minute slot. If you have any questions or if you would like to reserve a slot, please email intratarot@gmail.com. Remaining slots will be first come, first serve. More details: HERE.
• 12pm: Adoption Day at Feeder’s Supply (cause): Their volunteers will be at Feeder’s Supply on Southland Drive with a handful of adorable adoptables! Come see us during Pup Pastry Saturday and decorate a custom Valentine’s dog treat while you’re at it!
• 1pm: Big Game $10 Growler Fill at The Casual Pint (alcohol): Fill up for the Big Game, Feb 2 and 3! Bring in a growler in and grab a $10 growler fill of Country Boy Shotgun Wedding, Bell’s Two Hearted, or Against the Grain Retitled Pilsner (Also, on February 3).
• 2pm: Beer Ed at Casual Pint (alcohol): Learn more about the beer in your glass! For $10 get a flight of 4 – 5oz pours and learn more about the beer with Justin Handshoe from Rhinegeist!
• 3pm: CATS B-BALL and Beer/Food Specials at Mr. Brews Taphouse (food): Deals begin an hour before tipoff…Checkout their new game specials boneless wings and pork nachos! Brand new select craft pints and pitchers for $4 and $13, $12 domestic buckets including Yuengling and $10 Narragansett and Bud Light Pitchers!
• 4pm: Wildcat Watch Party at Whiskey Bear: It’s Game Day and we’re ready to cheer on the CATS. Come watch the game on their 100″ screen.
• 4pm: Watch UK vs Florida at Soundbar: Watch UK vs Florida at Soundbar! NO COVER! 10 Big Screen HD TVs.
• 4pm: Blake Jones at Talon Winery (music): Join Blake for some late afternoon/evening tunes and sample the fine wares of Talon Winery
• 5pm: Eric Andre at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): With an already proven standup act, Eric Andre decided to break into the world of late night talk shows. But of course he brings his own flare to what is otherwise a very organized and predictable late night routine. Unlike his counterparts, Jimmy Fallon or Conan O’Brien, Andre’s unrelenting and constantly over the top humor puts some of his guests into situations they never thought they would end up in. “The Eric Andre Show” is a live action comedy television series that premiered May 20th, 2012 on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 2 at 7:15pm, and February 9:45pm).
• 5pm: Groundhog Day Saturday! Pick Your Project at Board and Brush Lexington (crafts): Come and make a beautiful wooden sign for your home! Pick any sign from their gallery of over 200+ designs and they will personalize it with your name, dates, etc. Enjoy a variety of alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and listen to an incredibly fun playlist while you’re building your boards! Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Trivia Night at Good Foods (games): Come out on Saturday nights in their cafe as they host a battle of the brains. Bring your team, enjoy some food and grab a beer for this family-friendly trivia night where the winners take home the glory AND the swag.
• 7pm: Ben Lacy at AZUR (music): Live music!
• 7pm: Adult Craft Night: Kentucky String Art at Create art + play studio (art/crafts): Create your own Pinterest-worthy craft! They’ll guide you through all the steps to create a Kentucky string art creation! They will provide a wood panel and stain it so that it’s ready to go. All supplies and instruction are included. You only need to bring your hands, and your choice of drink! Snacks are also welcome. $40. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: The Osborne Tolly Jazz Duo at Ranada’s Bistro and Bar (music): This jazz duo has won many awards including a Lifetime Achievement award for Local Musicians. Light and contemporary jazz makes this a beautiful late night date venue.
• 7pm: 2019 Chinese New Year Celebration at the Lexington Opera House: Highlights include an acrobat who starred in the America Got Talent show and NBC’s today show, and a Sichuan Opera player, who could change face masks in seconds to represent many different characters, plus well known pipa and Jinhu players. There will be a wonderful selection of festival dances, magic and other exciting performances as well. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Steep Canyon Rangers at Manchester Music Hall (music): With OUT IN THE OPEN, Steep Canyon Rangers affirm their place as one of the most versatile bands in contemporary American music. The GRAMMY® Award-winning sextet has spent nearly two decades bending and shaping the bluegrass aesthetic, wedding it to elements of pop, country, and folk rock to create something original. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7:15pm: Eric Andre at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): With an already proven standup act, Eric Andre decided to break into the world of late night talk shows. But of course he brings his own flare to what is otherwise a very organized and predictable late night routine. Unlike his counterparts, Jimmy Fallon or Conan O’Brien, Andre’s unrelenting and constantly over the top humor puts some of his guests into situations they never thought they would end up in. “The Eric Andre Show” is a live action comedy television series that premiered May 20th, 2012 on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February at 9:45pm).
• 8pm: GRLwood // Tart (Detroit) // The Slams at The Burl (music): Live music!
• 8pm: GLOW at Skyzone Lexington: The lights go off and the night goes off. Let’s GLOW! 3 hours of elevated night life every Saturday 8pm-11pm. Live DJ, Black Lights, Lasers. Two 90 min sessions or full 3 hour session available. Session 1 is 8pm-9:30pm. Session 2 is 9:30pm-11pm. Full Session 8pm-11pm. All jumpers must wear GLOW, neon or white shirt and everyone who enters the building must have a waiver on file. Pre-purchased tickets are STRONGLY recommended. Plan to arrive 30 min prior to the start of your session time for check-in. Tickets available: HERE.
• 8pm: Jordan King at J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar (music): Live music!
• 8pm: Off The Clock Returns To The SEC Pub (music): Off The Clock will be serving up a tasty selection of Classic Rock & Roll to keep you warm and on the dance floor on a chilly winter evening.
• 9pm: Adam Remnant with Western Movies at The Green Lantern Bar (music): Adam Remnant & his band play The Green Lantern in Lexington, Kentucky. Western Movies join the bill as well for a special performance.
• 9pm: The Indigo Combo at Crēaux (music): Situated at the nexus of jazz, rock and roll, & the blues. The Indigo Combo is a free flowing, hard hitting, high energy band from Louisville, KY. Featuring Steven Anto on guitar, Thomas Sinclair on bass, Chris King on drums, and Jonathan Clark Barrett on sax, vocals, and guitar.
• 9pm: Hi-5 at O’Neill’s (music): Live music!
• 9pm: Willie Eames at The Ruddy Duck (music): Live music!
• 9pm: Born Cross Eyed at the Burl (music): Grateful Dead celebration! Spread the word and invite deadheads! They’ll have Dino English of Dark Star Orchestra on drums for the evening. Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm: Dan Conn, Coby Langham, Jason Sinkhorn at Al’s Bar of Lexington (music): Live music!
• 9pm: Whalerus & When Autumn Call at Lynagh’s Irish Pub (music): Live music!
• 9:45pm: Eric Andre at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): With an already proven standup act, Eric Andre decided to break into the world of late night talk shows. But of course he brings his own flare to what is otherwise a very organized and predictable late night routine. Unlike his counterparts, Jimmy Fallon or Conan O’Brien, Andre’s unrelenting and constantly over the top humor puts some of his guests into situations they never thought they would end up in. “The Eric Andre Show” is a live action comedy television series that premiered May 20th, 2012 on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February at 9:45pm).

 

Sunday, February 3, 2019 – SUPERBOWL SUNDAY 

• 10am: Yoga with Art at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington (health/fitness/wellness): Find your inner peace at the weekly Sunday yoga series. Perfect the art of oneness as you work through a variety of poses. Sessions are just $5 at the door and are led by certified yoga teachers from YOGA at The Massage Center in Dudley Square. Attendees should bring their own mat or towel and water and arrive early to ensure a spot because space is limited.
• 10am: Red Mile Bowl at Red Mile: Our Red Mile Bowl will have it ALL! Watch your favorite teams and win your share of $2,000 freeplay when you pick the winning team at the Fun Zone kisok AND take part in our $2,500 GridIron Challenge with boards opening at 6pm.
• 11am: Community Yoga at the Brakepad (health/fitness/wellness): Join Christina Morales and Broom Wagon coffee for a community donation based class 11am every Sunday! Bring your friends, mat, towel and water!
• 11am: Pre Game Event + All Day Happy Hour and Brunch at Sedona Taphouse: Come out for the best pre-game party of the year this Sunday with ALL DAY Happy Hour & Brunch! And get a FREE growler with the purchase of a fill! (While supplies last.) Start your Big Game celebration at Sedona with your crew and enjoy the best specials in town.
• 11am: Super Sunday Dine & Dash at Drake’s (food): It’s the only time they encourage dining and dashing. For every $25 you spend on food (Drake’s menu, dine-in only) all day on Super Sunday, February 3, you’ll receive a $25 promotional gift card* for use at a later date.
• 11:30am: Half-Off Pizzas and Local Draft Beers at Saul Good (food): Half off pizzas and local draft beers during the Super Bowl (dine-in only).
• 12pm: Fusion Brewing Grand Opening at Fusion Brewing (alcohol): Join them for the grand opening all weekend from 12pm to 12am (Also, on February 2 and February 3).
• 12pm: Super Bowl Brunch at The Burl Arcade: Come out for their Super Bowl Brunch at The Burl Arcade. Forage Food Truck is bringing special game day themed menu and they will have a Bloody Mary Bar and other brunch drinks! (All Ages Welcome)!
• 12pm: The Big Game Watch Party at Tin Roof: Come watch the game on their 15 TVs and Big Screen Projector!
• 1pm: Sunday Art Salon at Stockyard Commons: Broadway Art & Antiques specializes in self-taught and folk art, with some collectibles and religious treasures. We are located at 388 S Broadway (corner of Maxwell and Broadway). On weekends, there is plenty of free parking directly across the street on Maxwell (please leave the driveway open for pickup of purchases and handicapped). Please come out and check-out some great wall bling. We accept cash and credit cards but no checks.
• 1pm: Kendra Scott Gives Back Party for GleanKY (cause): Shop for your sweetheart or yourself at Kendra Scott Gives Back Party. From 1pm to 4pm, 20% of all sales made in the store or over the phone will benefit GleanKY.
• 1pm: Big Game $10 Growler Fill at The Casual Pint (alcohol): Fill up for the Big Game, Feb 2 and 3! Bring in a growler in and grab a $10 growler fill of Country Boy Shotgun Wedding, Bell’s Two Hearted, or Against the Grain Retitled Pilsner.
• 1pm: Mommy & Me Unicorn Set at Painting With a Twist (art/crafts): All ages are welcome. This class is fun for anyone and everyone for only $25 a painter! Bring the entire family or come by yourself for an afternoon of fun! Parents are welcome to attend and help out if they do not wish to Paint. DUE TO ROOM SIZE, YOU MUST LET THEM KNOW IF YOU WILL HAVE NON-PAINTERS IN YOUR GROUP AND IF SO HOW MANY. Tickets available: HERE.
• 1pm: NFL Sunday Ticket at Bear & The Butcher: Come out every Sunday for NFL Football all season long! They will have all NFL games on all of their TVs all day! They have 15 TVs including our giant 82 inch TV to enjoy every game along with pitcher specials: West Sixth Brewing Cerveza Pitcher $15, Country Boy Brewing Cougar Bait $15 and Bud Light $9.50. They will also be offering our famous smoked chicken wings, onion rings, and pretzels on Sundays!
• 1pm: Yoga on the Platform | Chris Ruble from the Om Place at Joseph-Beth Booksellers (health/fitness/wellness): Bring your mat and come out for a free yoga class on the Fiction Platform, led by Chris Ruble from the Om Place!
• 1pm: We Want Spring Sunday! Pick Your Project at Board and Brush Lexington (crafts): Come and make a beautiful wooden sign for your home! Pick any sign from our gallery of over 200+ designs and we personalize it with your name, dates, etc. Enjoy a variety of alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and listen to an incredibly fun playlist while you’re building your boards! Tickets available: HERE.
• 2pm: Kentucky Wildcats Women’s Basketball vs. University of Florida Gators Women’s Basketball at Rupp Arena (sports): All patrons require a ticket, regardless of age in reserved seating. All upper level seating and sections 35-44 in the lower level are General Admission. Sections 11-34 are reserved. For accessible seating, please contact the UK Ticket Office at (800) 928-2287 during box office hours of 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET. Tickets available: HERE.
• 2pm: “Find Your Vision” Board Event at Lexington Public Library – Eastside Branch: Crave changes in your life? Want permission to dream bigger and bolder? Need tools to get you where you want to be? $20 covers the cost of all materials. You may want to bring personal inspiration, photos, etc. More details: HERE.
• 3pm: Superbowl LIII Pizza Party at The Ruddy Duck At Cheapside (party): Superbowl watch pizza party! 2 slices of Goodfellas pizza with purchase of a pitcher or buckets. Watch Rams battle the Patriots! Also great cocktail and shooter specials!
• 4pm: The League – Super Bowl Party at The Original Brooklyn Pizza (food): The League x The Original Brooklyn Pizza are hosting an EPIC Super Bowl Bash on Super Bowl Sunday 02/03! Your ticket gets you… – FREE PIZZA. – Drink & App Specials. – 20% OFF Future League. – Giveaways such as a pair of lower level court side UK Basketball Tickets (SEC Game)!! – 15% Back to the Lexington Humane Society! – And more to be announced! Tickets available: HERE.
• 4pm: POP Pilates at West Sixth Brewing (health/fitness/wellness): Get a FUN workout in before you pig out on nachos and beer for the Super Bowl! Come out for an hour of POP Pilates taught by Johnna Wilford, followed by a delicious beer from West Sixth Brewing and yummy dinner from Smithtown! All you’ll need is a mat for this pre-choreographed class with the combination of total body Pilates exercises and the energy of music. You’ll leave feeling sweaty, strong, and ready to take on MORE!
• 4:30pm: Superbowl Sunday Sausages at Pivot Brewing (food): Brenneman & Bucks Farm will be here on Super Bowl Sunday serving up some DELICIOUSSSSSS brats. Be a part of the full circle of local businesses supporting one another to produce awesome food and drinks that y’all love.
• 5pm: KSBar’s Super Bowl Party at KS Bar & Grille: Come out on Sunday for the game and enjoy quarter-by-quarter and halftime specials! See specials: HERE.
• 5pm: Big Game Party at Mr. Brews Taphouse: Whether you are staying for the game or taking beer and food to go…why not make Mr. Brews Taphouse your Big Gam HQ! They will have $10 growler fills all day…not staying for the game? You can take your favorite beer home! Family size boneless wings to stay or go in your fave sauce for only $9.99. Half off ALL cocktails from 5pm to close. There is a $4.99 Cocktail special and $4.99 bloody’s and mimosas open to close! There will also be beer and wine specials 5pm to close!
• 5:30pm: Open Mic at The Twisted Cork: Come out weekly from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at The Twisted Cork to hear the best live music you will find in town. Bring your instrument, bring a friend, sign up and perform! Great listening atmosphere with the best people you will ever meet! More details: HERE.
• 6pm: Super Bowl LIII Party at Whiskey Bear: Bring in your favorite snacks… we have the drinks covered! 100″ Screen + Good Vibes + Happy Hour ALL DAY. RSVP: HERE.
• 6pm: The Big Game Pot Luck at Soundbar: Watch the Big Game at Soundbar – NO COVER- Pot Luck Style – They will have Indi’s wings, – Bring your own food as well. 9 flat screens – State of the art Sound System. Beer bucket specials during the game and Happy Hour prices until 9pm. Lounge seating – first come first serve (They open at 4:30pm). They will have plenty of high tops set up on the dance floor as well.
• 6:30pm: Super Bowl Party at El Espolon Mexican Restaurant: Come on out for food and drink specials this Sunday!
• 6:30pm: Super Bowl Sunday at Ethereal Brewing: Come out to Ethereal on Super Bowl Sunday from 6:30pm until the end of the game! They’ll have a nacho bar and a stadium cup special on all our flagship brews ($1 off a 32 oz pour). Cheers!
• 8pm: GRLwood // Tart (Detroit) // The Slams at Best Friend Bar (music): Live music!
• 9pm: 64West at The Paddock: They’re rocking out at the Paddock on Saturday night! Come out and join them for cool drinks and hot tunes!
• 9pm:Hi-5 at O’Neills (music): Live music!
• 10pm: Driftwood Gypsy and Rebel Soul Revival at Cosmic Charlie’s (music): They will be making their debut at the new Cosmic Charlie’s with their friends Rebel Soul Revival out of Chicago, IL. Tickets available: HERE.
• 10pm: Trippin Roots at Henry Clay’s Public House (music): Fusion of Americana, Country, Folk, & Rock music!

Monday, February 4, 2019

• 8am: Annual Warehouse Sale at Bryant’s Rent All (shopping): It’s that time again–the annual warehouse sale will be held February 4th to February 9th during business hours. They will have outdated and gently used inventory up for sale.
• 11am: Mission Monday at Blue Stallion Brewing Company (cause): Join NTWO at Blue Stallion for Mission Monday on February 4! 10% of the days taproom sales will go directly to NTWO, helping to further our mission to care for racing’s greatest asset, the horse. They hope to see you there! NTWO is The National Thoroughbred Welfare Organization and is an industry organization which oversees the welfare of the sport’s horses.
• 11:30am: Shakti Vinyasa at YOGA at The Massage Center in Dudley Square (fitness/health/wellness): Inspired by Shakti, the divine energy of creation, this class is a powerful blend of breath, meditation, strength building and dynamic vinyasa flow. This class is designed to bring to balance masculine and feminine, strength and surrender. Shakti Vinyasa creates a powerful container (masculine) through intelligent alignment and challenging postures, then allows the divine feminine to flow through breath, grace, and focus. More details: HERE. (Recurring Mondays until February 27).
• 2pm: Create + Collaborate at iki Movement: For the first Create + Collaborate event! The mission is to bring Lexington’s creative beauty community together to make each other stronger, have a good time, build each other’s brains, listen to some good music and enjoy some home cooked food from Vegan Nepal!
• 3pm: $5 Burger and Brat Mondays at World Of Beer (food): Every Monday join WOB for $5 Burgers or Brats, with your choice of fries, slaw or tots! Dine in only! (Recurring Mondays until April 30).
• 5pm: Pop Up Dinners at Best Friend Bar (food): Come by and party with some AMAZING food from local & regional chefs during our Pop Up Dinners at BFB this winter and spring! On January 21: Chef Chris Turner is a native of Eastern KY with a decade of restaurant experience. His cooking is influenced by his Appalachian upbringing, using local ingredients to create a modern approach of the cuisine from his childhood (Upcoming dinners: February 5, February 17, and February 18. More details: HERE).
• 5pm: Chef Open House at Food Chain (food): There is so much going on with local agriculture, even in the cold months! FoodChain making more Ky Proud produce a year round possibility with our processing kitchen and indoor aquaponics farm! Let them show you all they have to offer, and inspire you to grab on to some of these awesome products to wow your customers while you increase your Restaurant Rewards Dollars!
• 6pm: Pilates at the Brake Pad above Broomwagon (health/fitness/wellness): Where: 2nd floor Broomwagon (800 N. Limestone). Cost: $15. What: bring a mat and a smile! Who: Katherine Howe, a Certified Pilates Teacher, Physical Therapist, and I love to help people start moving again!
• 6pm: Stranger Things Trivia at Bronte Bistro (games): Join Local Trivia Action and Bronte Bistro at Bronte Bistro inside Joseph Beth for trivia from the upside down! This event is ahead of their author event with Gwenda Bond, author of Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds 2/5!
• 7pm: Trivia Monday at World of Beer (games): Trivia teams assemble! Or play by yourself. Its your world, they just provide the trivia! Play to win awesome prizes each week! WOB also has $5 burgers and brats! You can’t beat that! (Recurring Mondays until April 29).
• 7pm: Downtown Lex Date Night Raffle at The Casual Pint: Come out for all FOUR trivia nights in February and win THESE prizes!
• 7pm: As You Wish. The Princess Bride Trivia at Rock House Brewing (games): Think you have what it takes to match wits with the Sicilian game masters at Local Trivia Action? Inconceivable! You’d have better luck navigating the challenges of the Fire Swamp or besting Fezzik in a feat of strength. But by all means please come and try as we celebrate this classic romantic comedy. Have fun storming the brewery!
• 7pm: DJ Rice and Friends at J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar (music): DJ Rice is hosting his very own jam session every Monday at J. Render’s. Come on out and hear everything from country to rock to blues and you never know who might be showing up to play with him.(Recurring Mondays until March 25).
• 7pm: Donation Based Yoga at Ethereal Brewing (health/fitness/wellness): Come to Ethereal every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm for donation-based Yoga with OMmaggi! Tips for the awesome instructor are greatly appreciated.
• 8pm: Trivia Nights at Best Friend Bar (games): Co-hosted by Local Trivia Action and Best Friend Bar. Trivia has fun prizes and is completely free to play! First place, second place, and third place get a prize. It’s at a bar, too, so you can drink, which is a great add on (Recurring Mondays until April 15).
• 8pm: Lexington Musicians Showcase at Al’s Bar (music): The first Showcase for February will be featuring: Gracie Yates, Jason Souders, Zeb South, and Mic Hero! Shows are free and start at 8pm and will run about 2 hours. Come out grab some great drinks and come see the show!
• 8pm: The Native Howl at The Burl (music): “The Native Howl writes, records, and performs a wide variety of genres and styles of music, the most notable of which being their newly-coined “Thrash Grass,” the combination of the intensity and aggression of thrash metal with the melodicism and precision of bluegrass. Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm: Champion’s Poker Tournament at Soundbar (games): Each week at their Monday Night Poker game, the winner will claim the $50 CASH PRIZE & their seat at the Champions Table on March 4th. More details: HERE (Also, on February 11, February 18, February 25, and March 4).

 

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

• 8am: Annual Warehouse Sale at Bryant’s Rent All (shopping): It’s that time again–the annual warehouse sale will be held February 4th to February 9th during business hours. They will have outdated and gently used inventory up for sale.
• 10am: Pre-K Art Day at The Living Arts and Science Center (art/crafts): Kids ages 3-5 years old, alongside their parent or caregiver, will investigate, dance, play and create during Pre-K Art Day at the LASC. Topics change weekly and integrate art and science into a fun hands-on experience (Recurring Tuesdays until March 26).
• 11am: $5 Chili & Grilled Cheese at Drake’s (food): The first Tuesday of every month is $5 Day at Drake’s! Check out a new $5 deal every month. On Tuesday, February 5, come play for a $5 Cup of Chili and Grilled Cheese. Available all day, dine-in only.
• 11am: Blu Sol Vegan Pop-Up at Wild Figs Coffee and Books (books): Join Chef Indego for Blu Sol Electric Kitchen’s Vegan Pop-up every Tuesday at The Fig! This Tuesday will be the Avo-Taco Bar with a 3 for $5 special (Recurring every Tuesday until February 26).
• 3pm: Drop-in Chair Massage at Centered (wellness): Clients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. No need to make an appointment! Chair massage is $1/minute.
• 4pm: Kids Eat Free on Tuesday Nights at Pietana (food): Every Tuesday, bring your family & kids eat free! Kids will receive a Chef Liam’s Favorite small cheese pizza & beverage with each adult purchase. We’ll be playing your favorite cartoons & music videos from 4-6 but serving up pies until 11 pm! Join us weekly for a family-friendly evening! (Recurring Tuesdays until June 11).
• 4:30pm: Taco Tuesday at Minglewood (food): Join Minglewood every Tuesday for new tacos!! Share 4 for $12 and pitchers of margaritas for $20!! (Recurring Tuesdays until April 30).
• 5pm: Park and a Pint at Lexington Brewing & Distilling at Kentucky Ale (alcohol): They’ve got you covered for parking for the home games at Rupp! You can park at their brewery and distillery parking lot and grab a pint before the game! Their lot will be open two hours before tip-off and will be closed to new cars 10 minutes before tip-off. $10 per car. Spots guaranteed for the first 25 cars. Those 21+ will receive a “parking pint” of beer with valid ID (Also, on February 12, February 16, and February 26).
• 5pm: Pop Up Dinners at Best Friend Bar (food): Come by and party with some AMAZING food from local & regional chefs during our Pop Up Dinners at BFB this winter and spring! On January 21: Chef Chris Turner is a native of Eastern KY with a decade of restaurant experience. His cooking is influenced by his Appalachian upbringing, using local ingredients to create a modern approach of the cuisine from his childhood (Upcoming dinners: February 17, and February 18). More details: HERE.
• 6pm: Kentucky Great Writers Series at The Carneige Center for Literacy & Learning: Come out on Tuesday, February 5 for readings from Andrew Shaffer‘s Hope Never Dies, Emily Bingham‘s Irrepressible: The Jazz Age Life of Henrietta Bingham, and Kimmery Martin, Author‘s The Queen of Hearts. The event starts at 6:00 pm, with a 25-minute open-mic session to give the audience a chance to participate (3-minute limit per reader). At 6:30 the readings by featured authors will begin. After the author readings, the audience will have the opportunity to get books signed.
• 6pm: Acro Fitness at Source On High (fitness/health/wellness): Learn skills from partner and solo acrobatics as you grow stronger and more flexible. Get ready to feel the release of all your daily tension and the stretch of muscles previously neglected as your skills and strength grows. No partner needed. All levels welcome. No experience with Acro Yoga required. $15 Drop In (Recurring Tuesdays until October 29).
• 6pm: Business 101 For Inventors, Makers, And Budding Entrepreneurs at Kre8now Makerspace (class): BUSINESS 101 for Inventors, Makers, and Budding Entrepreneurs – A series of classes on how to turn an idea into a product and a product into a business. More details: HERE. Tickets available: HERE.
• 6pm: Read Around The World: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi at International Book Project: This month we will read Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. There will be lively discussion, refreshments inspired by the book, and more! We will meet at IBP on the last Tuesday of every month from 6pm to 7:30pm. Suggested donation of $5.
• 6pm: Sri Lankan Family Style with Chef Samantha Fore at The Living Arts and Science Center (food): Be inspired to create a Sri Lankan family-style cuisine with owner and chef, Samantha Fore, of Tuk Tuk Sri Lankan Bites. Students will make dishes and present them to their fellow classmates, we will discuss various spices and learn a little history about Sri Lankan style food. Students will create and enjoy Chicken Curry, tempered green beans, potato curry, and scented rice. Come hungry and leave full! Tickets available: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Tuesday Yoga at Voices of Hope (fitness/health/wellness): Join us for free yoga at our Recovery Community Center (450 Old Vine Street) every Tuesday. Take some time out of your day just for you — to focus on your health, wellness, and recovery! Bring a towel and water. Mats will be provided (Recurring Tuesdays until December 17).
• 7pm: Gwenda Bond | Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds at Joseph-Beth Booksellers:  Join local Lexington literary legend Gwenda Bond as she takes into the world of Stranger Things. A mysterious lab. A sinister scientist. A secret history. If you think you know the truth behind Eleven’s mother, prepare to have your mind turned Upside Down in this thrilling prequel to the hit show.
• 7pm: Karaoke Night at bd’s Mongolian Grill – Nicholasville Road: Come to the Mongo Bar at bd’s every Tuesday for Karaoke Night. Enjoy $1 domestic draft pints, $4 Fireball shots and $4 Jager Bombs (Recurring Tuesdays until December 31).
• 7pm: Trivia at Ethereal Brewing (games): Enjoy a brew or two and flex those bragging rights with some Trivia at Ethereal!
  
• 7pm: Trivia at The Bear & The Butcher (games): Live team trivia. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and best team name. They are a new restaurant in Chevy Chase that specializes in sausages made from scratch on premises and street food. As well two fully stocked bars with an abundance of locally brewed beer (draft, cans, bottles).
• 7pm: Wildcat Watch Party at Whiskey Bar (sports): It’s Game Day, so let’s get ready to cheer on the CATS. Drink specials: HERE.
• 7pm: Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball vs. University of South Carolina Gamecocks Men’s Basketball at Rupp Arena (games): All patrons require a ticket, regardless of age. Ticket limits may change prior to the on sale. If accessible seating is sold out, please contact the UK Ticket Office at (800) 928-2287 during ticket office hours of 9 AM to 4 PM ET. Resale tickets are available from other fans and prices are determined by the seller, not the University of Kentucky. Additional inventory from the student allotment may be released at a later date. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Wine Glasses with Mad Potter at Pivot Brewing (art): Come spend the evening painting a ceramic wine glass! Customize the glass however you would like. Would make a fantastic Valentine’s gift or gift for yourself!!! Treat yo self to an evening with friends, drinks, and painting. Price includes a pint of cider or beer. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7:30pm: Luna New Year Celebration – Chandra Namaskar & Sound Healing at Wildfire Yoga (health/fitness/wellness): The flow is accessible to all levels of yoga practice, and all are welcome. They also encourage bringing journals, should you be moved to put your experience or intentions into words.
• 7:30pm: Open Mic Night at The Burl: Open Mic Night at The Burl hosted by Chris Floyd & Mark Cornelison every OTHER Tuesday after their free weekly yoga! All music and art welcome.
• 8pm: Music Bingo at Drake’s (games): Come play music bingo and win prizes! A fun take on traditional bingo. Players are given a bingo card where numbers have been replaced with song names, music titles or both. There’s a winner every game and it’s Pint Night with $3 pints of Drake’s Lager and Beer of the Month! (Recurring Tuesdays until April 23).
• 8pm: “It Follows” – Cult Film Series at Al’s Bar: It Follows is a 2014 American supernatural psychological horror film written and directed by David Robert Mitchell, and starring Maika Monroe, Keir Gilchrist, Daniel Zovatto, Jake Weary, Olivia Luccardi, and Lili Sepe. The film follows a teenage girl named Jay, who is pursued by a supernatural entity after a sexual encounter.
• 9pm: Dollar Signs / Devon Kay / Slut Pill / NonCompliant at The Green Lantern Bar (music): Live music!
• 10pm: Pong Tournament at Soundbar (games): The Tournament starts at 10pm. Sign your two person team in at the bar! CASH PRIZES for 1st and 2nd Place. NO COVER. They also have GIANT Jenga, GIANT Connect 4, Cornhole, N64, PS4, and Nintendo Wii systems, so start practicing, because there are more tournaments coming every Tuesday!

 

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

• 8am: Annual Warehouse Sale at Bryant’s Rent All (shopping): It’s that time again–the annual warehouse sale will be held February 4th to February 9th during business hours. They will have outdated and gently used inventory up for sale.
• 10am: The Bad Button Pop-Up at Meg C Gallery (shopping): Come get a gift for yourself or your honey for Valentine’s! The Bad Button will have all sizes of underbusts ready to be tried on and as always, the option is available for getting something custom.
• 6pm: Introduction to Screen Printing at Kre8now Makerspace (class): Learn how to screen print in this great class. You will be making a t-shirt that will be used for a fundraiser for our Makerspace. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. This is a messy process, so be sure to wear your crafting clothes. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Class and Dinner with Chef Andrew at Oscar Diggs (food/class): Did you ever wonder what their chefs do? How they create their menus? Or did you ever want to learn HOW to build dishes like they do? Here’s your opportunity to learn from one of the masters himself. Chef Andrew Suthers is designating a night to teach a select few people how to create a 3 course meal. You’ll get to cook alongside, learn knife skills, and get a better understanding of what goes into creating our outstanding dishes. Class is limited to only the first 20 people, so be sure to check out Oscar Digg’s website to see if there are any tickets left. Includes: Assisting in preparing a three course meal and a paired adult beverage with each course. Cost is $40.
• 7pm: Dance Class at Austin City Saloon (class): Doors open at 7pm and Dance Instruction begins at 7:30pm. Partner Dance and Line Dancing will be taught until 8:30pm. Then the floor is open to show what you’ve learned. It’s $5 per class.
• 9pm: Bedford at Cocktails Too (music): A four piece act coming to Cocktails for the first time. Bedford normally has a loud rock n roll sound, but they are eager to showcase how diverse they can be. Cocktails Too is a sports bar and grill with an excellent selection of food and drinks.
• 10pm: Best of Broadway Karaoke at Soundbar (music): Come sing and hear your favorites from Broadway!

Thursday, February 7, 2019

• 8am: Annual Warehouse Sale at Bryant’s Rent All (shopping): It’s that time again–the annual warehouse sale will be held February 4th to February 9th during business hours. They will have outdated and gently used inventory up for sale.
• 10am: The Bad Button Pop-Up at Meg C Gallery (shopping): Come get a gift for yourself or your honey for Valentine’s! The Bad Button will have all sizes of underbusts ready to be tried on and as always, the option is available for getting something custom (Also, on February 9).
  11am: WHAT – World of Beer Heroes Appreciation Thursdays (cause): Police officers, Fire fighters, EMS, Doctors, Nurses, active duty, veterans, or reserves, we appreciate your service. Every Thursday enjoy 20% off your tab. Dine in only, discount with valid ID/Badge (Recurring every Thursday until May 30).
• 12pm: Elemental Cowl KAL at ReBelle (art/crafts): The first knit along of 2019 will be the Elemental Cowl by Lavanya Patricella. This fair isle cowl is knitted in the round and then grafted to create a double-thick (and double warm) cowl. the pattern calls for four colors of dk weight yarn, but can be made with as few as two and as many as twelve it’s up to you and your imaginationAll ReBelle knit alongs are free and open to the public. You are welcome to attend as many or as few of the KAL sessions as you like (Recurring Thursdays until February 21).
• 5pm: The Lexington Gathering Kick-off Party/Appalshop Celebration at 21c Museum Hotel: We’re excited to be celebrating Appalshop’s 50th during this year’s Lexington Gathering on Thursday, Feb. 7th at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington! They will honor Appalshop’s five decades of cultural work in the Kentucky mountains with music, square dance, films, jam sessions, arts and crafts exhibitors, silent auction, and food and drinks by Lockbox.
• 5pm: Happy Hour for Miller at Country Boy Brewing (cause): Come out on Thursday, February 7th, from 5pm to 9pm as we all gather to support and raise funds for our friend, coworker, and family member, Jason Miller. Country Boy will be accepting cash donations to go toward his GoFundMe and they will also be donating a portion of sales. He and Stephanie will be around a majority of the evening to visit so come on out if you can!
• 5:30pm: GleanKY Open House at The Plantory (cause): Come out for the annual Open House! They’ll have information on their 2018 gleaning results, updates on their plans for 2019, a chance to meet the staff and board, as well as fellow volunteers, donors, and stakeholders of GleanKY’s work.
• 6pm: Discovery Night: Scales + Tales Live Reptile Night at The Living Arts & Science Center (kid friendly): Discover the world of scales, tales, and cold-blooded creatures during this evening of reptilian exploration! Special live animal presentations from the Kentucky Reptile Zoo in Slade, Kentucky will include snakes, lizards, an alligator and more! Also enjoy some cool, cold blooded activities and art projects. See more: HERE. $2 suggested donation.
• 6pm: Dollhouse Class at Create art + play studio (art/crafts/kid friendly): Calling all future architects and designers! Create your own dollhouse or superhero hideout. We will make wallpaper, furnitures, dolls, animals, food… everything you need for your own dollhouse! For kids ages 4-12. $100 (includes cost of dollhouse). Tickets available: HERE (Also, on February 14, February 21, and February 28 at 6pm).
• 6:30pm: Valentine Candy Painting at Michael’s – Hamburg (art): In this 2-hour beginner class you will master classic painting techniques with step-by-step instructions demonstrated by your certified Grumbacher instructor to create a beautiful beginner painting. Supplies are not included. Class fee is $15. More details: HERE.
• 7pm: Punk Rock Arcade Party at The Burl (music): Get down with some pop punk and ska, then head across the parking lot to the arcade after party! Tickets available: HERE.
• 7:15pm: Henry Cho at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’sYoung Comedians Special. He served two years as host of NBC’s Friday NightVideos and had many guest roles on various network sitcoms. Henry was co-creator,co-producer and co-writer of “The Henry Cho Show” on GAC. Tickets available: HERE (Also, on February 8 at 7:15pm and 9:45pm and on February 9 at 7:15pm and 9:45pm).
• 8pm: Trivia at Blue Stallion Brewing Company (games): Trivia starts every Thursday at 8:00! Win gift cards to the brewery using frivolous knowledge or a treat from Dad’s Favorites Deli just by having a clever team name! Let the games begin!
• 8pm: Rough Customers at The Burl (music): Live music!
• 10pm: 90’s Dance Party at Soundbar (music): Taking it Back to the 90’s at Soundbar! Your Favorite 90’s Music with DJ Jay Jax! Wear your 90’s gear or come as you are! NO COVER – Drink Specials All Night Long!! (Recurring Thursdays until March 1).

 

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