It’s the weekend again! FINALLY!

I’ve gathered a couple of events going on throughout Lexington, Kentucky this weekend and upcoming week!

Feeling the Valentine’s Day hangover? There are still some restaurants offering some of their Valentine’s Day specials this weekend (Where to Eat in Lexington, Kentucky for Valentine’s Day) and some events Valentine’s Day events carrying on through the weekend (Things to Do For Valentine’s Day in Lexington, Kentucky).

Things to Do in Lexington, Kentucky: The Week of February 15-21, 2019

Friday, February 15, 2019

• 4pm: $5 Happy Hour: Maker’s Mark BHG Private Barrel Selections (alcohol): You can try Maker’s Mark BHG Private Barrel Selections for just $5 each! More details: HERE.
• 5pm: Starving Artist Happy Hour at Alfalfa (art): This is a free event to meet and greet with local artists to view and discuss their artwork. There will also be free hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. It would be the perfect start to a date night. More details: HERE.
• 5:30pm: Get Outta The Dog House Valentine’s Dinner Date at Rock House Brewing (food): Check them out on Friday, February 15th aka the day after Valentine’s day as they team up with Rock House Brewing and bring you a night of authentic Cuban food, local craft beer, and fun flicks.
• 6:30pm: Williams Sonoma Store Grand Opening Weekend at The Summit at Fritz Farm: “Off to the Races” Grand Opening Celebration. Bravo Top Chef‘s Brian Young and Julep‘s Alba Huerta. FREE to attend. Tickets available: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Dreaming of Spring Acrylic Landscape Art Class at Michael’s – Hamburg (art): Get out of the winter blues with a Spring acrylic landscape class. The class is $15 per student and supplies is included.
• 7pm: Team Trivia Friday at Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes (games): Free trivia with prizes to be won!
• 7pm: Valentine’s Celebration Continued at Painting With a Twist (art): As a couple, you will each paint one half of the painting and hang them together to make one complete painting. If coming with friends, you will turn your canvas horizontally and paint the entire painting on one canvas. Tickets available: HERE.
• 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 15).
• 7pm: Hudson Moore Concert at Tin Roof (music): Named one of Rolling Stone Magazine’s ‘top 10 country artists to watch’, Hudson Moore returns to the Roof. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Public Opening Reception at the UK Art Museum (art): They want to welcome the public to a reception celebrating their new exhibitions. Light refreshments will be served in the President’s Room.
• 7:15pm: Ian Bagg at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): Ian Bagg started his comedy career in his native country, Canada. He proceeded to do all the show business things that every successful Canadian entertainer does. He went to a “Hockey Night in Canada” game on a Saturday night, performed at the “Montreal Comedy Festival,” kissed a fish in Newfoundland and shot a “Comedy Now” special on CTV. So what does a Canadian do when he has done it all? He boards a train to New York City, lives in a youth hostel and ends up on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He also appeared on “Make Me Laugh,” “Showcase Comics with Louie Anderson,” “Fridays” on NBC and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.” Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 15 at 9:45pm, February 16 at 7:15pm and 9:45pm).
• 8pm: Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at AthensWest Theatre Company: Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play, Albee’s often-hilarious and sometimes-horrifying play holds an unforgettable mirror up to the face of American marriage. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 16 at 8pm, February 17 at 2pm, February 21 at 8pm, February 22 at 8pm, February 23 at 8pm, and February 24 at 2pm).
• 8pm: Ben Lacy & Corey Cross at J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar (music): Live music!
• 9pm: Bootsie & Funkabilly at Creaux (music): Bootsie and Funkabilly is an old school R&B Funk cover band! Consisting of seasoned professionals who have shared the stage with legends such as The Temptations and The Ohio Players, get ready for the funkiest party in Lexington, KY!
• 9:45pm: Ian Bagg at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): Ian Bagg started his comedy career in his native country, Canada. He proceeded to do all the show business things that every successful Canadian entertainer does. He went to a “Hockey Night in Canada” game on a Saturday night, performed at the “Montreal Comedy Festival,” kissed a fish in Newfoundland and shot a “Comedy Now” special on CTV. So what does a Canadian do when he has done it all? He boards a train to New York City, lives in a youth hostel and ends up on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He also appeared on “Make Me Laugh,” “Showcase Comics with Louie Anderson,” “Fridays” on NBC and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.” Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 16 at 7:15pm and 9:45pm).

 

Saturday, February 16, 2019

• 8am: Magee’s and JRWS Saturday Run: Come out to the regularly scheduled Saturday 8 AM run from the Chevy Chase location and get a voucher for a FREE donut to Magee’s for breakfast after. Because what is better than running and donuts? Nothing! All paces and distances welcomed!
• 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!
• 9am: Great Backyard Bird Count at The Arboretum: Join The Arboretum and the Central Kentucky Audubon Society for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a citizen science project of Cornell University’s Lab of Ornithology. Enjoy a short introduction to basic bird identification and practice using some free bird-watching apps (please download Merlin and eBird in advance). Next, hike around The Arboretum to count and record birds you see, which will help scientists track migratory patterns! Recommended for ages 7+. Bring binoculars and smart phones (optional). Be sure to dress in warm layers. Suggested donation: $3 per person or $5 per family, CASH OR CHECK ONLY.
• 11am: Williams Sonoma Store Grand Opening Weekend at The Summit at Fritz Farm: Cookbook Club Class: Everyday Instant Pot. $30 to attend. Tickets available: HERE.
• 11am: Storytime: A Very Merry UnBirthday at Joseph-Beth Booksellers: You might get only ONE birthday every year and yet there are 364 UNBIRTHDAYS to celebrate. Let’s celebrate every day with party games, stories, a party hat craft, and a piñata!
• 12pm: Williams Sonoma Store Grand Opening Weekend at The Summit at Fritz Farm: Come meet, taste and shop! They’re hosting some of their favorite local makers including Pappy & Co., Bauer’s Candy, and Kentucky Smokin Grill.
  
• 1pm: The Soapbox Open Mic #3 at Wild Fig Coffee and Books: This month, they will be joined by the artist, the writer, the critic’s critic Ronald Davis. Author of Caul & Response (Argus House Press), Tangerine Tubman (LeftHanded JuJu), and most recently Chiaroscuro Vitae (Radical Paper Press), Davis’ poems are rhythmic and unapologetic in meaning. But always satisfying.
• 2pm: Finding Neverland at the Lexington Opera House: Based on the Academy Award®-winning film of the same name, this breathtaking show follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer – and the man – he yearns to be. Barrie finds the inspiration he’s been missing when he meets the beautiful widow Sylvia and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael and Peter. Delighted by the boys’ hilarious escapades, Barrie conjures the magical world of Neverland and writes a play unlike any the high-society London theatergoers have ever seen. Tickets available: HERE.
• 2pm: Lainey Wilson at Manchester Music Hall (music): Live music!
• 2pm: Kentokyo Battle Circuit Monthly at Al’s Bar: Come show your love of fighting games and play some of the best players in Kentucky. More details: HERE.
• 3pm: Crafts + Crafts at Fusion Brewing: String Art at Create art + play studio (art/crafts): Crafts + Crafts is where crafting and craft beers meet! You will be crafting on location at Fusion Brewing! Create your own Pinterest-worthy craft and enjoy a beverage of your choice! We’ll guide you through all the steps to create a 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. Design choices include Kentucky, Love, or Deer. Tickets available: HERE.
• 4pm: Sixth for a Cause – Red Oaks Forest School at West Sixth Brewing (cause): Come out on Saturday, February 16 from 4pm to 8pm at the Taproom for our Sixth for a Cause benefitting Red Oaks Forest School! The first 50 people in the door get a free calendar featuring the nature photography of Tina Brouwer; they’ll have a raffle, Forest Trivia at 6:00p, and a short film premiere at 730pm, and they’ll be doing a brewery tour at 4pm. Stick around to watch UK and Tennessee square off at 8pm! As with each Sixth for a Cause, West Sixth donates 6% of total sales for the day to a great non-profit partner. Part of their mission at West Sixth is to have a positive impact on the communities we live, work and drink in. Sixth for a Cause is a way we can support non-profit organizations and community building with our time and money. More details: HERE.
• 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 26).
• 5pm: Tyrus York with Ross Whitaker at Elkhorn Tavern (music): Live music!
• 6:30pm: Williams Sonoma Store Grand Opening Weekend at The Summit at Fritz Farm: Bravo Top Chef Homecoming Party featuring Chef Brian Young of The Emory Boston. FREE to attend. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Trivia Night at Good Foods (games): Come out on Saturday nights in the 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: Kara Shepherd at AZUR (music): Live music!
• 7:15pm: Ian Bagg at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): Ian Bagg started his comedy career in his native country, Canada. He proceeded to do all the show business things that every successful Canadian entertainer does. He went to a “Hockey Night in Canada” game on a Saturday night, performed at the “Montreal Comedy Festival,” kissed a fish in Newfoundland and shot a “Comedy Now” special on CTV. So what does a Canadian do when he has done it all? He boards a train to New York City, lives in a youth hostel and ends up on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He also appeared on “Make Me Laugh,” “Showcase Comics with Louie Anderson,” “Fridays” on NBC and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.” Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 16 at 9:45pm).
• 8pm: Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at AthensWest Theatre Company: Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play, Albee’s often-hilarious and sometimes-horrifying play holds an unforgettable mirror up to the face of American marriage. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 17 at 2pm, February 21 at 8pm, February 22 at 8pm, February 23 at 8pm, and February 24 at 2pm).
• 8pm: 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.
• 8pm: Watch UK vs Tennessee at Soundbar: NO COVER! Watch on one of 10 Big Screen HD TVs!
• 8:30pm: Salsatine’s Dance at The Salsa Center: Begin the night with a Salsa dance lesson. Two classes happening at once: BRAND new to Salsa and for Seasoned dancers. More details: HERE. Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm:The Baja Yetis at Creaux (music): Live music!
• 9pm: Folk Soul Revival with Wicked Peace at The Burl (music): Live music! Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm: Kate Wakefield, Sheri Streeter, Supercontinents, Eric McMyermick at The Green Lantern Bar (music): Live music!
• 9:30pm: Singles Party at Minglewood: Single and ready to mingle?? Come and dance with them the day after Valentine’s for their 3rd annual Singlewood Party!! Drink specials and food until midnight!!
• 9:45pm: Ian Bagg at Comedy Off Broadway (comedy): Ian Bagg started his comedy career in his native country, Canada. He proceeded to do all the show business things that every successful Canadian entertainer does. He went to a “Hockey Night in Canada” game on a Saturday night, performed at the “Montreal Comedy Festival,” kissed a fish in Newfoundland and shot a “Comedy Now” special on CTV. So what does a Canadian do when he has done it all? He boards a train to New York City, lives in a youth hostel and ends up on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” He also appeared on “Make Me Laugh,” “Showcase Comics with Louie Anderson,” “Fridays” on NBC and “The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn.” Tickets available: HERE.
• 10pm: Willie Eames at The Ruddy Duck (music): Live music!
• 10pm: The Ringers at Henry Clay’s Public House (music): Live music!

 

Sunday, February 17, 2019

• 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.
• 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: Williams Sonoma Store Grand Opening Weekend at The Summit at Fritz Farm: Technique Class: Cooking with Cast Iron.
• 1pm: Finding Neverland at the Lexington Opera House: Based on the Academy Award®-winning film of the same name, this breathtaking show follows playwright J.M. Barrie as he summons the courage to become the writer – and the man – he yearns to be. Barrie finds the inspiration he’s been missing when he meets the beautiful widow Sylvia and her four young sons: Jack, George, Michael and Peter. Delighted by the boys’ hilarious escapades, Barrie conjures the magical world of Neverland and writes a play unlike any the high-society London theatergoers have ever seen. Tickets available: HERE.
• 1pm: Be My Valentine Sunday! Pick Your Project at Board and Brush Lexington (art/crafts): Come and make a beautiful wooden sign for your home! Pick any sign from the 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.
• 2pm: Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at AthensWest Theatre Company: Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play, Albee’s often-hilarious and sometimes-horrifying play holds an unforgettable mirror up to the face of American marriage. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 21 at 8pm, February 22 at 8pm, February 23 at 8pm, and February 24 at 2pm).
• 2pm: And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank at Lexington’s Children Theatre: And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank shares the stories of Holocaust survivors Helmuth Silberberg and Eva Geiringer through a compelling multimedia production that combines video interviews with live performance. We hope their stories will act as a catalyst for challenging conversations necessary to cultivate compassion and ignite empathy in everyday life – because sharing those stories is a vital part of what makes us human. Tickets available: HERE.
• 3pm: Chelsea Nolan at The Burl (music): Live music!
• 3:30pm: Owl Prowl & Wine Tasting at Talon Winery: You will meet at the Talon Tasting Room at 3:30pm, sample some wines, and take turns watching and waiting for the appearance of Short-Eared Owls over Talon’s fields. They don’t expect the owls until more like 5:00+, but Talon closes at 6:00pm on Sundays so they figured everyone should get there early to taste their wares and enjoy some conversation. Bring your cameras since with luck we’ll have owls and enough light to get pictures. Please RSVP to President@CKAS.org so we can give Talon a count of how many people to expect. Keep in mind that the Tasting Room is set up to handle smaller groups and please be patient with staff.
• 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! Come get all grass skirty and super flirty best friends Philip (Heirloom of Midway) & Tonya (Middlefork) for a winter Luau night of great eats and great drinks! (Also, on Monday, February 18).
• 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!
• 7pm: And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank at Lexington’s Children Theatre: And Then They Came for Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank shares the stories of Holocaust survivors Helmuth Silberberg and Eva Geiringer through a compelling multimedia production that combines video interviews with live performance. We hope their stories will act as a catalyst for challenging conversations necessary to cultivate compassion and ignite empathy in everyday life – because sharing those stories is a vital part of what makes us human. Tickets available: HERE (Also, on February 17 at 2pm).
• 7pm: Soulfly at Manchester Music Hall (music): Armed with Cavalera’s four-stringed guitars, unmistakable growl and instantly recognizable riffage, the muddy tones and constant rhythmic bounce of SOULFLY has retained its gritty edge while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in metal. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Trippin’ Roots at Banners (music): Come out on the Sunday before Presidents Day and watch Trippin’ Roots play from 7pm-10pm!
• 8pm: Ill.Gates at Cosmic Charlie’s (music): Live music! Tickets available: HERE.
• 8:30pm: Shrek Trivia at Soundbar (games): Join us for 5 rounds of Trivia about the adventures of Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Puss In Boots, & all the other characters.
• 10pm: When Particles Collide, Flying Things, Sempervivi, Novagolde at Al’s Bar (music): Live music!
• 10pm: Bourbon Row at Stagger Inn (music): Come on out to Stagger Inn this Saturday night after the UK vs Tennessee game!

 

Monday, February 18, 2019

• 10am: Planetarium Pop-Up: The Body Code at The Living Arts and Science Center: Fly through the carotid artery; explore the eye, brain, ear, and heart. Then, shrink into a cell to see its nucleus and DNA within. Discover how DNA programs the body’s cells to form the circulatory and nervous systems. Then watch from inside as they use lasers to fight disease at the cellular level. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, at 2pm on February 18).
• 10am: President’s Day GLOW at Sky Zone Lexington: School’s Out and GLOW is In at Sky Zone! They are hosting a special family-friendly GLOW on Monday, February 18th! Enjoy a two hour jump in GLOW- our newest blacklight experience. Tickets are $20 and include the jump pass and a GLOW shirt ($28 value.) Check-in begins at 9:30am. Space is limited so we recommend pre-purchasing tickets to guarantee your spot. Non-jumpers that wish to accompany small jumpers on the courts must wear SkySocks and a neon or GLOW shirt. Shirts may be purchased for $5. All guests must have a waiver on file during GLOW events even if they are not jumping. They will offer regular Open Jump from 12pm-8pm following the GLOW event. Tickets available: HERE.
• 11am: Steak Out for Charity at Sedona Taphouse (cause): Every Monday in February! It’s a Steak Out for Charity at Sedona Taphouse Lexington-Palomar, KY. Order the 8 oz Black Angus Flat Iron Steak or 7 oz Grilled Salmon for more than half-off the regular regular price. And the restaurant will donate $1 to support our services for survivors. Valid during lunch and dinner! 
• 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: The Lonely Hearts Tour: Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour at The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center: Chelsea Williams is a widely recognized talent who’s most recent music video “Dreamcatcher” is currently spinning on CMT. She’s opened for The Avett Brothers, played the Today Show, and guested in a Maroon 5 music video. Her recent album “Boomerang” landed her a spot in Rolling Stone’s list of 10 new country artists to watch, saying, “Boomerang… offers an impressive array of soundscapes but still manages to keep things refreshingly simple and honest.” Tickets available: HERE.
• 2pm: Planetarium Pop-Up: The Body Code at The Living Arts and Science Center: Fly through the carotid artery; explore the eye, brain, ear, and heart. Then, shrink into a cell to see its nucleus and DNA within. Discover how DNA programs the body’s cells to form the circulatory and nervous systems. Then watch from inside as they use lasers to fight disease at the cellular level. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, at 2pm on February 18).
• 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! Come get all grass skirty and super flirty best friends Philip (Heirloom of Midway) & Tonya (Middlefork) for a winter Luau night of great eats and great drinks!
• 6pm: Pilates at the Brake Pad above Broomwagon (health/fitness/wellness): Ravel Studios Pilates is offering a group Pilates Mat class!! Cost is $15 (Recurring Mondays until March 11).
• 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: Step Into The Cage – Nicholas Cage Trivia (games): Come and take a journey with us through the life and career of this American acting icon and National Treasure.
• 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 out at Ethereal every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm for donation-based yoga with OMmaggi!
• 8pm: Lexington Musicians Showcase at Al’s Bar (music): This is the second installment of February’s edition of the Lexington Musician’s Showcase at Al’s Bar.
• 8pm: Trivia Nights at Best Friend Bar (games): Trivia has fun prizes and is completely free to play! Ask yourself a question–and be honest: how often do you get that kind of opportunity. 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.
• 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 25 and March 4).

 

Tuesday, February 19, 2019

• 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: 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: KIDS ART DAY 2019 at Crank and Boom (art): FREE ART ACTIVITY BY ON THE MOVE ART STUDIO! FREE SNACKS FROM CRANK & BOOM! FREE ICE CREAM FROM CRANK & BOOM!
• 5:45pm: Smash at the Burl (games): Come to the Burl for some Smash Ultimate! Casuals start at 5:30pm. Feel free to bring a full setup w/monitor. We have room for about 6-7 extra full setups so first come first serve on space. We will have some extra empty monitors if you have a setup minus a gaming monitor.
• 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).
• 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: General Knowledge Pop Up Trivia at Pivot Brewing (games): Trivia with prizes to be won!
• 7pm: Delia Owens, author of “Where The Crawdads Sing” at Joseph-Beth Booksellers: This event is free and open to the public. Those who purchase or preorder “Where the Crawdads Sing” will receive a line ticket for the signing line. They will go through the line first. Everyone else will go through the line second. Gives Back members that call the bookstore at 859-273-2911 to purchase their tickets will receive 30% off the cover price of the book and a VIP line ticket. More details: HERE and tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Trivia Night at Ethereal Brewing (games): Enjoy a brew or two and flex those bragging rights with some Trivia at Ethereal!
• 7pm: Tuesday Night Live Team Trivia (games): Live team trivia. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place, and best team name!
• 7pm: Beginning Wood Burning at Cut and Paste Craft Studio (art/crafts): You’ll start by trying out their wood burning tips on scrap wood, then you’ll move on to burning designs onto three 7″ cork trivets. Then you’ll get creative on a bamboo spoon. They will have lots of different designs available for you to trace on to your projects, including letters. Fabulous handwriting is not required! If you have any specific designs you’d like to see, give them a call and they’ll work something up for you. More details: HERE. Tickets available: HERE.
• 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: Tyler Ramsey + Carl Broemel at The Burl (music): Live music! Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm: Watch UK vs Missouri at Soundbar: Cheer on the Cats and play games!
• 9pm: 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.
• 10pm: The Rounders & friends at Al’s Bar (music) Live music!
• 10pm: Nintendo Wii Bowling Tournament at Soundbar (games): 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 20, 2019

• 6pm: Paint Your Pet for Love Your Pet Day on a 12X12 Canvas at Painting With a Twist (art): This fun custom class is perfect for all you animal lovers!! Space is limited however, so do not delay! If you choose this event, your pet will be pre-sketched on a 12X12 canvas prior to class. Please remember that the better the quality of your photo, the better the sketch will be! Only one pet per picture please. The day of the event, please bring the same photo in color! Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Country Boy Beer Dinner at HopCat (food): Every course (and beer) is jammed packed with flavor. You’ve never heard of such a delicious mardi gras-cajun-creole menu! Come kick off the festivities with us! See details and purchase tickets: HERE.
• 7pm: LexSwing & Pivot Present: Post-Valentine’s Day Dance at Pivot Brewing: Come out on Wednesday, February 20th at 7pm for another dance at Pivot Brewing to celebrate making it through Valentine’s Day! The dance is free of charge (they just ask that you patronize their delightful hosts – they promise their ciders are worth it!) and no experience or partner necessary! There will be a brief beginner lesson at 7pm followed by dancing to DJ’ed music until 10pm.
• 7pm: Trivia Night at The Burl Arcade (games): Prizes to be won!
• 7pm: Trivia Night at KSR Bar and Grille (games): Trivia with games to be won!
• 8pm: Pub Trivia at HopCat (games): Grab a beer and your smartest pals – trivia is free to play. You may even win a prize!
• 9pm: Austin City Saloon Writer Sessions at Austin City Saloon (music): Austin City Saloon Writer Sessions showcase the music of local artists and a few passing by.
• 9pm: Winter Humpday Dank at Al’s Bar of Lexington (music): Live music!
• 10pm: Madonna vs Whitney Karaoke at Soundbar (music): Get up on stage and perform your favorite songs from these two great artists! Our full Karaoke selection will be available, but priority will go to those performing from the special song sheets. NO COVER! $5 Big Mason Jar LITs all night long!

 

Thursday, February 21, 2019

• 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 imagination. All 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).
• 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).
• 6pm: Barrel Head Paint Party at Cut and Paste Craft Studio (art/crafts): To participate, purchase a ticket for one of the following items listed below. Once your ticket has been purchased, please email your design as soon as you can! See details: HERE. Tickets available: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Orca Painting at Michael’s – Hamburg (art/crafts): 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. Class is $15. Supplies are not included. Details: HERE.
• 7pm: Dierks Bentley: Burning Man 2019 at Rupp Arena (music): Dierks Bentley: Burning Man 2019 with Special Guests Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes and Hot Country Knights. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Black Lens: In the Heat of the Night at The Lyric: The Lyric is pleased to announce our ‘Black Lens: Winter Film Series’ which showcases films that celebrate black cinema. From January 17 to February 28, every Thursday at 7:00 p.m., The Lyric will be showing a film that is FREE and open to the public.
• 8pm: Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at AthensWest Theatre Company: Winner of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play, Albee’s often-hilarious and sometimes-horrifying play holds an unforgettable mirror up to the face of American marriage. Tickets available: HERE. (Also, on February 22 at 8pm, February 23 at 8pm, and February 24 at 2pm).
• 8pm: Cody Canada & The Departed at The Burl (music): Live show! Tickets available: HERE.
• 8pm: Matthew Ryan at Cocktails TOO (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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