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

Friday, November 15, 2019

• 10am: Junior League of Lexington’s 13th Annual Holly Day Market at Lexington Convention Center: The 13th annual Lexington Junior League Holly Day Market, presented by Traditional Bank, brings together vendors from across the country to Lexington for one weekend to gives shoppers the opportunity to buy holiday gifts in one spectacular location. Tickets are $10 and are available online/at the door. Children under age 10 are free. Check out the daily events: HERE.
• 11am: Can Release at Mirror Twin Brewing: Get ready because they are releasing three new cans Friday, 11/15 and Saturday, 11/16! November 15 Release: Caffeinated Cows – Chocolate Milk Stout with Nate’s Coffee and Vanilla. ABV 6.2% IBU 22.
• 11am: War Admiral Weizenbock at Blue Stallion Brewing Company: Your favorite fall beer returns on November 15th with the release of our War Admiral Weizenbock! This full-bodied wheat ale features notes of banana and clove, and at 9% ABV it’s the perfect way to start the weekend!
• 4pm: Arcadium Seventh Anniversary: There’s gonna be great beers and food trucks. Each day will benefit a different local charity, and they’ll finish it off with a super loaded Bloody Mary bar on Sunday.
• 4pm: Unified Trust Company Ice Rink at Triangle Park Opens: Triangle Park is transformed into a winter wonderland mid-November through mid-January. Perfect for a family outing or date night. After skating guests can enjoy hot beverages and eats at the Triangle Park Café.
• 4pm: $5 Happy Hour: Michter’s 10 Year at OBC Kitchen: Try Michter’s 10 Year Kentucky Straight Bourbon for just $5!
• 6:30pm: Parks & Rec Trivia Night at North Lime Coffee & Donuts – Clays Mill: Gather your friends and come test your knowledge on all things Pawnee, Indiana! They’ll be serving coffee, donuts, grilled cheese, and beer! Trivia will start around 6:30pm.
• 6:30pm: The Office Trivia at Good Foods: Come out for a special night of trivia hosted by the UK College of Medicine’s Infectious Disease Club, Good Foods Co-op and Local Trivia Action. Put your knowledge of all things Dunder Mifflin to the test for a suggested donation of just $5. All money raised will go to AVOL Kentucky. The top teams will win prizes and trophies! Bring friends and office mates (even the Dwights you know) for an evening of fun and laughs, all for a great cause.
• 7pm: November Atomic Art Party at Rock House Brewing: The event will feature life-drawing with their special guest models, still-life stations, door prizes, and more all led by your host, Leif Erickson! Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door!
• 7pm: Team Trivia Friday at Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes: Free trivia with prizes to be won! Enjoy trivia inside or outside in the courtyard!
• 7:15pm: Jeremy Piven at Comedy Off Broadway: Among his many notable roles, Piven is best known as movie agent “Ari Gold” in the hit HBO series ENTOURAGE, which aired for eight seasons and won Piven three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2015, Piven reprised the fan-favorite role in the ENTOURAGE feature film released by Warner Bros. Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm: Lost Dog Live at The Cellar: Lost Dog will be playing after the Sip N Shop event!
• 9pm: Quitting, Skunch, Whalerus, and Cindy at Al’s Bar: Come down and party with the homies Quitting, Skunch, Whalerus, and Ciny at Al’s Bar! Gotta love one word band names.
• 9:45pm: Jeremy Piven at Comedy Off Broadway: Among his many notable roles, Piven is best known as movie agent “Ari Gold” in the hit HBO series ENTOURAGE, which aired for eight seasons and won Piven three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2015, Piven reprised the fan-favorite role in the ENTOURAGE feature film released by Warner Bros. Tickets available: HERE.

Saturday, November 16, 2019

• 9am: Yoga WITH Great Danes at Water + Oak: Come out on November 16 at Water and Oak in the Summit in Lexington for Yoga with Great Danes from 9am-10am. Then hang out with adoptable Danes from 10am until noon!
• 9am: Holiday Open House at Keeneland Mercantile: Enjoy 20% off all in-store purchases and holiday refreshments while you shop. Join Keeneland Mercantile and Colin O”Reilly of Terrane Glass Co. for a Meet the Maker event on Saturday from 12-4pm. Based in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Terrane’s beautiful hand-blown pieces are made with locally-sourced materials and make for a spirited and unexpected gift this holiday season! Spend $125 or more and receive a free hand-blown glass ornament from Terrane Glass Co.
• 10am: Junior League of Lexington’s 13th Annual Holly Day Market at Lexington Convention Center: The 13th annual Lexington Junior League Holly Day Market, presented by Traditional Bank, brings together vendors from across the country to Lexington for one weekend to gives shoppers the opportunity to buy holiday gifts in one spectacular location. Tickets are $10 and are available online/at the door. Children under age 10 are free. Check out the daily events: HERE.
• 10am: Beyond Grits Culinary Walking Tour: The Kentucky Classics at VisitLex (food): Led by local foodie, Alex Cain, spend the morning on a culinary walking tour through downtown Lexington learning about our deep agricultural roots and booming food scene. With inventive and field-to-fork cuisine at every turn and local chefs on a mission to showcase the unique southern flavors in and around Lexington, this city is undergoing a culinary movement. All tours begin at the Lexington Visitors Center and end at the Lexington Farmers’ Market. Alex will share information about Kentucky food traditions and historical facts while visiting some of the best restaurants in downtown. At most of the stops you will hear from the chefs themselves while enjoying locally-sourced, bite-sized offerings. See stops on the tour: HERE.
• 10:30am: Woodcarving Program at the Park at McConnell Springs: This is an adult woodcarving program at the park with the help of the Lexington Woodcarvers Guild. This is a free program to encourage beginners to start and other to continue their work with wood of all types. They meet most Saturdays at 10am during the summer and 1pm during the winter.
• 11am: Can Release at Mirror Twin Brewing: Get ready because they are releasing three new cans on Friday, 11/15 and Saturday, 11/16! November 16 Release: Wheezing The Juice – Slushee sour with vanilla, tangerine, blood orange, and lactose. ABV 7% IBU 12. November 16 Release: Mack’n on your Haze (A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Epilepsy Foundation). NEIPA DDH with Citra and Galaxy Hops.ABV 7% IBU 42.
• 11am: Thanksgiving Sampling Saturdays at Good Foods: Come out for three Saturdays in November leading up to Thanksgiving for different recipes and inspirations! November 9th will feature some of their favorite local vendors sampling their twists on holiday recipes. Prepare to come in and try something new while you get some great ideas for entertaining.
• 12pm: Hot Buns Food Truck at Pivot Brewing: Hot Buns food truck is taking over our taproom and slingin’ buns on 11/16! Come try out one of Louisville’s best food trucks all day long.
• 12pm: dawnathan at Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes: D.C.-based singer-songwriter dawnathan writes songs that are deeply emotional and thoughtful, with a focus on themes of mental health, loss, grief, and growing up. a talented multi-instrumentalist, she employs guitar, accordion, flute, mandolin and vocal loops to craft a sound that has been described as “hauntingly beautiful” and “ethereal, yet sincere.”
• 2pm: Arcadium Seventh Anniversary: There’s gonna be great beers and food trucks. Each day will benefit a different local charity, and they’ll finish it off with a super loaded Bloody Mary bar on Sunday.
• 3pm: Santa Lights the Tree at Lexington Green: Santa comes to light the tree at 3pm on November 16th! There will be a petting zoo, treats from Palmers Fresh Grill + Bronte Bistro (Lexington) + Bluegrass Kettle Masters, and fun activities from participating stores! The best part — Santa Story Time on the trolley brought to you by Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
• 4pm: Lights Up at The Summit at Fritz Farm: Welcome Santa to The Summit at our 3rd Annual Lights Up! DJ Forerunner of HOT102.5 will emcee our all-out holiday extravaganza! Enjoy elf caricatures, face painting, Christmas cotton candy, live holiday entertainment, Vendor Village & more! This is their first ever SANTA STROLL and will feature Santa entering on the Lexington Parks & Rec Stage with carolers & lighting UP our giant tree on The Green! They will also unveil Santa’s Workshop: a photo-worthy pop-up featuring decked-out halls, shopping, photos with Santa & fun festivities for all! This year’s photos will be by Holiday Road Portraits, sign up for your photo packages at Lights Up in Santa’s Workshop! See activities and more details: HERE.
• 4pm: Kentucky String Art at Fusion Brewing: Crafts + Crafts is where crafting and craft beers meet! They will be crafting on location at Fusion Brewing! Create your own Pinterest-worthy craft and enjoy a beverage of your choice! They’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. $45. Tickets available: HERE.
• 5pm: Sippin Saturday! Pick Your Project Workshop at Board and Brush Lexington: It’s Saturday and you need a girls night!! Look no further for a fun night out with friends or family! Join their most popular DIY workshop and create your own unique wood sign or clock! Select a wood project from our gallery. They will provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift. Choose from a variety of paint and wood stain colors in the workshop. Tickets available: HERE.
• 5pm: I Love the K-90s at Lexington Humane Society: Kick back with animal lovers while enjoying the silent auction, dinner, a totally bangin’ throwback to the 80s and 90s, and the new, southern feel of The Campbell House. More details and tickets available: HERE.
• 6pm: Trivia Night at Good Foods (games): Come out on Saturday nights in our 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: Owl Prowl at McConnell Springs Park: Join Dr. Tom Sproat from ‘Critters in the Classroom’ for an experience that includes live owls followed by a hike. The program is sponsored by the Friends of McConnell Springs. Please call 859-225-4073 to register.
• 7:15pm: Jeremy Piven at Comedy Off Broadway: Among his many notable roles, Piven is best known as movie agent “Ari Gold” in the hit HBO series ENTOURAGE, which aired for eight seasons and won Piven three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2015, Piven reprised the fan-favorite role in the ENTOURAGE feature film released by Warner Bros. Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm: The Baja Yetis at Creaux: Get down Nawlins style with some yeti funk and great food and libations from the Creaux crew.
• 9:45pm: Jeremy Piven at Comedy Off Broadway: Among his many notable roles, Piven is best known as movie agent “Ari Gold” in the hit HBO series ENTOURAGE, which aired for eight seasons and won Piven three Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe. In 2015, Piven reprised the fan-favorite role in the ENTOURAGE feature film released by Warner Bros. Tickets available: HERE.

Sunday, November 17, 2019

• 10am: Junior League of Lexington’s 13th Annual Holly Day Market at Lexington Convention Center: The 13th annual Lexington Junior League Holly Day Market, presented by Traditional Bank, brings together vendors from across the country to Lexington for one weekend to gives shoppers the opportunity to buy holiday gifts in one spectacular location. Tickets are $10 and are available online/at the door. Children under age 10 are free. Check out the daily events: HERE.
• 11am: Pictures with Santa at Joseph-Beth Booksellers: It’s that time of year again! Their studio is located inside Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Lexington Green, just follow the signs. They are open Saturday, November 16 – Tuesday, December 24. Book online and avoid the line: HERE.
• 12pm: Holiday Open House at Keeneland Mercantile: Enjoy 20% off all in-store purchases and holiday refreshments while you shop. Join Keeneland Mercantile and Colin O”Reilly of Terrane Glass Co. for a Meet the Maker event on Saturday from 12-4pm. Based in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Terrane’s beautiful hand-blown pieces are made with locally-sourced materials and make for a spirited and unexpected gift this holiday season! Spend $125 or more and receive a free hand-blown glass ornament from Terrane Glass Co.
• 12pm: The Drunken Flea at Mirror Twin Brewing: Mark your calendars for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17th from 12PM-7PM. This month’s flea has doubled in size from our last event and will feature over 20 local and surrounding vintage and modern clothing vendors!
• 12pm: Woke Brunch Sundays at GirlsGirlsGirls Burritos (food/cause): Woke brunch every Saturday at GirlsGirlsGirls from 12pm to 5pm. A portion of kitchen and bar sales goes to support a rotating cast of local non-profits!
• 12pm: FNB Donation Drive at Wild Fig Books and Coffee: Food Not Bombs Lexington provides free meals and a free store of basic needs supplies to the community of Lexington every week through direct action mutual aid. They make hot, healthy, delicious, vegan meals for anyone that is hungry, using produce that would otherwise go to waste. During the winter they have less access to fresh ingredients and rely on donations provided by the community. Please come out this Sunday to Wild Fig to donate food, funds, and supplies that will go directly to help someone in need! Grab yourself a cup of coffee + a pop tart and support the Fig as well!
• 1pm: Arcadium Seventh Anniversary: There’s gonna be great beers and food trucks. Each day will benefit a different local charity, and they’ll finish it off with a super loaded Bloody Mary bar on Sunday.
• 1pm: Santa’s Workshop | See Santa at The Summit at Fritz Farm: In partnership with Holiday Road Portraits, Santa will be opening his workshop on November 16th (in between lululemon and Texas de Brazil) every weekend beginning November 16th through December 23rd! Please follow the ticket link below if you’d like to reserve at time to meet Santa and purchase photo packages Selfie walk-ins and professional photos walk-ins will be welcomed, but reservations are highly recommended. Happy Holidays, y’all! See more details: HERE.
• 3pm: Mini Moss Wall Workshop at Forage: Love their moss walls? Rad! Come and create a smaller version for your very own art to put on your wall at 3:00pm on November 17th. The frames are 18×24″ frames, all materials included. And as always, the jams and the drinks are on them!
• 3pm: Wood Burning Workshop- Holiday Ornament Making at Sugarboo & Company: Create an oversized, wood holiday ornament while enjoying festive treats and music with loved ones! Come to for Sugarboo Fritz Farm’s first Wood Burning Workshop. You’ll learn the basics of wood burning including proper tool usage, design tracing, stroke technique, shading, and more! Designs will be pre-drawn by local wood burning expert, artist and workshop host Connor Query. Participants will be able to choose their ornament designs from several holiday themed styles. Participants will also enjoy 15% off in-store purchases at Sugarboo during the event, to get a start on any holiday shopping needs! Limited seating available, and pre-registration is required. Tickets can be bought in store or over the phone at 859-469-8403. Ticket purchases are non-refundable.
• 6:30pm: Yoga at The Speakeasy: This is a hatha/or vinyasa flow class. Please bring a mat and water. The cost of the lesson is donation based.
• 7pm: Horse’s Mouth Storytelling Night: Stuffed. at West Sixth Brewing: Monthly storytelling night featuring six true stories told live, all around one theme. This month’s theme is “STUFFED.” Come out and enjoy beers and tales about being Stuffed, Stuffing Stuff, or just… Stuff.
• 8pm: Exmag with Jason Leech, Jon Dose at Cosmic Charlie’s: Live music!
• 8pm: Angela Perley / Maria Carrelli / Josiah Johnson at The Burl: Live music!

Monday, November 18, 2019

• 8:45am: Monday Morning Community Yoga at Martine’s Pastries (fitness/health/wellness): Yoga instructor Erica House is leading a Monday morning community yoga practice for all upstairs in the shop. Erica’s donation based class is perfect for any age, level or ability. You’ll flow through a series of yoga poses guided by the breath, designed to create space while discovering self.
• 11am The Foster Care Council Dine Out for Charity at Sedona Taphouse: Come out and support their November charity, The Foster Care Council, during Dine Out for Charity every Monday! During lunch or dinner you get their 8 oz. Black Angus Flat Iron Steak for $8 or 7oz Grilled Salmon for only $9 (normally $17.90) and they will donate $1 to this organization. The Foster Care Council provides funding for individualized tutoring, clothing, summer camps, and enrichment activities to Kentucky’s foster children that have been removed from their homes due to neglect, abuse or abandonment.
• 11am: Jumbo Macrame 101 at Kentucky Maker Company: Taking Macrame to the Next Level! Learn macrame with a twist! You will be using large roving to create some awesome wall hangings you can take home with you! All materials included. MUST GET TICKETS 24 HRS IN ADVANCE – They’ll supply all you need material wise plus their knowledge! Tickets available: HERE.
• 5pm: Give Where You Live Happy Hour at Good Foods: Enjoy 25% off all made-to-order sandwiches and drafts (kombucha and beer) 5pm to 7pm as you celebrate their register round-up program partners. They’ll be presenting a check to their previous month’s nonprofit and rounding up for the current month’s nonprofit too. They’ll be tabling in the cafe so you can learn more about each organization. November’s featured organizations include Friends of the Lexington Public Library (October’s round up recipient) and God’s Pantry Food Bank (November’s round up recipient).
• 5:30pm: Stacks & Snacks: A Teen Book Club at Lexington Public Library – Russell Cave: Stacks & Snacks is a book club for students in 7th through 10th grades. Each month you’ll read a different genre and then discuss the books over snacks! For November’s meeting, choose a “relate-able read” – a book that you can relate to. Then bring your book and your appetite! You’ll be making your own custom candy necklaces.
• 6pm: Pet Photos with Santa at Fayette Mall: Bring your furry family members for photos and treats with Santa! Occurs from 6pm to 9pm at Santa’s Workshop, located in the Dillard’s Court. Please enter through the mall entrance next to Talbots. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier, and pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pets will not be allowed in any area of the mall other than the designated Santa photo area in the Dillard’s Court. We appreciate your understanding. More details: HERE.
• 6pm: WIN BIG at Monday Night Football at Titled Kilt: They are playing Ro Sham Bo (it’s Rock, Paper, Scissors) to win great prizes every week! And each weeks’ winners are eligible to return on Super Bowl Sunday to play for the Grand Prize of a 50 inch flat screen TV tailgating package! They have BOGO Boneless Wings every Monday, plus their NFL specials of $12 beer buckets, $5 domestic pitchers, $4 fireball, $2 LITs and $5 Loaded  Tots. Even MORE drink and menu specials during Happy Hour 2-6 and 9-close!
• 6pm: Board Game Night Kick Off at Gather On Main: Love meeting new people, playing board games, and drinking brewskis? Bring your favorite board game and cool friends, they’ve got beer specials to keep you hydrated.
• 6pm: Greg Austin at The Twisted Cork: The Twisted Cork and Listen Locally present Lexington Music Award Lifetime Achievement Honoree Greg Austin LIVE every Monday Night – each performance delivering one of the most memorable experiences you will ever have! Relive some great times, support local music, hear Greg Austin’s new songs in a celebration of fun, music and friendship.
• 6:15pm: Free Yoga Basics in Back at Meadowthorpe: They will continue the free yoga basics classes in the Fall. Bring your own mat or they have plenty of extra thanks to Lexington, KY Parks & Recreation. More details: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Pivot Community Yoga at Pivot Brewing: Begin each week with intentional peace with their incredible instructors and a beer (or cider!) to finish it off. All of their yoga classes are pay-as-you-can, donations-based. All donations will be given to the instructor, unless otherwise noted. Their instructors generously volunteer their time and effort. More details: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Painting Change – Double Point Event, Pick Your Product & Price at Painting With a Twist: Come out for an amazing evening of new art, pick your product and price and double paint points!! Earn 2.0X points for this event! Make sure to sign in to or register for their paint points program! This event does require a sketch. When you arrive, the outline of the truck will be sketched on your canvases. This event is open to all ages for $37-$39 per guest depending on the product you choose. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7:15pm: Christopher Titus at Comedy Off Broadway: Employing what he’s labeled ‘hard funny,’ Christopher Titus, star and creator of the Fox show, “Titus,” has released eight ninety-minute albums in as many years. Known for leaving no stone unturned, especially within his own life and family, Titus takes his audience on a 90-minute ride that will leave them exhausted from laughter. Tickets available: HERE.

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

• 11am: Jumbo Weaving 101 at Kentucky Maker Company: Learn weaving with a twist! You will be using large roving to create some awesome wall hangings you can take home with you! All materials included. MUST GET TICKETS 24 HRS IN ADVANCE – They’ll supply all you need material wise plus their knowledge – come learn to do a weaving wall hanging yourself! Tickets available: HERE.
• 11am: Test Batch: Kali Maa Farmhouse at Blue Stallion Brewing Company: Bring warmer weather back with this Tuesday’s Test Batch – Kali Maa Farmhouse Ale with Tangerine, Hibiscus, and Calamansi! Pair with tacos from Dad’s Favorites Deli! Calamansi is from the Philippines! This fruit is a kumquat-citrus hybrid with a taste described as a sour orange or slightly sweet lime.
• 2pm: Tea Tuesday at Waveland: Looking for something fun, unique and different to do with a friend or a group? Waveland State Historic site is serving tea every Tuesday! Tea is served at 2 pm in the mansion on fine china. All teas include a program, savory food, not to mention the delicious tea served by period dressed interpreters. Once you are finished with the tea enjoy a tour of the Waveland Mansion. A unique one-of-a-kind experience! Reservations are required. Call today to schedule your tea at Waveland! (859) 272-3611. All Tea Prices: $30.00 per person. More details: HERE.
• 5pm: Smash Tournament at The Burl Arcade: Smash Tournament at The Burl Arcade presented in partnership with Cosmic Arcade. Tuesday dates listed. No registration fee. $5 Tournament Entry. Bring your own controller. Extra gameplay setups welcome.
• 6pm: Weller, Weller, Chicken Dinner at Oscar Diggs: It’s that time again!! Weller, Weller, Chicken Dinner is back for one night only! Food: $13 gets you a Diggs fried chicken breast, house cut fries and our custom bourbon coleslaw. Bourbon: Discounted pours of some hard to find Buffalo Trace produced bourbon including our own barrel pick. (Reminder, Quantities are limited) See list of bourbon: HERE.
• 6pm: Eating Local Year-Round with Leandra Forman at The Living Arts and Science Center: Learn fast preservation and great recipes for processed produce in the winter. Discover the best food for processing as well as essential differences between preservation techniques such as canning, dehydrating, and freezing. Use all locally grown fruits and vegetables in fun ways that make it easier to increase your personal impact on the sustainability of Kentucky Farms! Limit 12 students. See more details and purchase tickets: HERE.
• 6pm: Kids Night at Spotz Gelato: Bring in the kiddos! Every Tuesday, Spotz is offering $2 off any item for their youngest customers with the purchase of any $6 item! Tuesday is Kids Night at all Spotz locations.
• 6pm: Kendra Gives Back Shopping Event at Kendra Scott: Kendra Scott isn’t able to be at Peppermints & Pearls this year, but you are invited to a special event at their store on Tuesday, November 19 from 6pm-8pm. 20% of sales will be donated to the LCA Celebrate Teachers Fund.
• 6:30pm: Harvest Moon River with Pick Your Product & Price! at Painting With a Twist: New amazing art with pick your product and price! Gather your friends and paint! This event is open to all ages for $37-$39 per guest depending on the product you choose. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Trivia Tuesdays at Ethereal Brewing (games): Come out for the chance to earn yourself some cash!
• 7pm: Holiday Door Hangers at Cut and Paste Craft Studio: Welcome your guests to your home this holiday season with a beautiful holiday-themed door hanger. Choose your favorite 18″ wooden shape and they’ll walk you through all the steps to make this a gorgeous addition to your home. More details and tickets available: HERE.
• 7pm: Seniors Got Talent at Lexington Opera House: The Morning Pointe Foundation proudly presents “Seniors Got Talent” an annual talent competition showcasing local seniors across the area. Join us in sponsoring this public event as the Foundation continues its mission of serving caregivers across the southeast with educational and supportive programs. “Seniors Got Talent” typically draws an audience of 200-300 as many families, friends and local musicians turn out to cheer on the local talent. Tickets available: HERE.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

• 12:30pm: Finally Learn to Knit! The 101 at Kentucky Maker Company: The absolute basics of learning to knit. You can DO IT! Sick of countless YouTube videos that really don’t explain how to knit clearly? Tired of getting all tangled up trying to knit? Tried knitting before then gave up? Please purchase tickets at least 24 hours prior to class. By the end of this course you will know how to finish and create your very own projects! You will chat about different types of needles, yarn, etc so that you can make an informed decision about what type of yarn you want to work with and what needles work best with it (and the best places to find all that!). Tickets available: HERE.
• 4pm: Milkshakes & Sundaes Happy Hour at NoBaked Cookie Dough: Come to their shop Wednesdays between 4pm to 7pm for discounted milkshakes and sundaes! Milkshakes for only $5 (regularly $7) and Sundaes for only $7 (regularly $10) – every Wednesday at the Palomar Center location!
• 4pm: Friendsgiving at Edley’s Bar-B-Que: Join us to benefit God’s Pantry Food Bank at Edley’s BBQ! The first 100 guests to bring a most-wanted food item will receive a $5 Edley’s gift card! Enjoy live music, specialty cocktails, giveaways and more. PLUS receive 10% off all food items this evening only! Let’s fill those blue barrels for those in need in our community, y’all! More details: HERE.
• 5pm: Dine at Cole’s & Bring Music Education to Kids: Dine at Coles, and you’ll help bring music education to Lexington kids in need! Coles is donating a percentage of all proceeds from November 20th to the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra’s MusicWorks program. MusicWorks brings free daily music education to children living in historically underserved parts of the city. CKYO MusicWorks instructors use music education as a vehicle for social change and community engagement, inspiring kids with the power of the arts. See more details: HERE.
• 6pm: Rombauer Wine Dinner at J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar: Four Course Wine Dinner featuring Rombauer Wines: Cost $70/person. Reservations required, call 859-533-9777 to book your table. See menu: HERE.
• 6pm: Make Magic Reindeer Food with Mrs. Claus at Fayette Mall: Make Magical Reindeer Food with Mrs. Claus, every Wednesday from 6pm – 9pm at Santa’s Workshop from November 13 – December 18! See more details: HERE.
• 6pm: Holiday Hair Workshop at Blo Blow Dry Bar Lexington: Join the staff at Blo Blow Dry Bar at The Summit at Fritz Farm to learn about this Holiday Season’s best hair trends, and learn tips and tricks on how to style your hair for all the fa la la festivities and beyond. Each attendee will receive a goodie bag full of Blo Blow Dry Bar treasures and special offers. This event is limited to the first 25 to RSVP to blolexington@blomedry.com so be sure to claim your spot early!
• 6pm: Vino Italiano with Winemaker, Rosalba Andretta at Liquor Barn – Beaumont: Join Italian winemaker Rosalba Andretta for an exclusive tour of Andretta Wines. Rosalba will walk you through their process and intricacy of Italian winemaking as you taste some of their favorite wines from the Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto regions. $15 per person. See details: HERE.
• 6pm: Ice Princess Night with Santa at Fayette Mall: The Ice Queen and Snow Princess sisters, along with their favorite Snowman and Snow Prince come together for a memorable experience! Celebrate the upcoming release of Disney’s “Frozen II” with us and receive a magical snow wand*! Plus, the first 50 guests to visit Santa and purchase a photo package will receive a $10 gift card to The Disney Store. Occurs from 6pm – 9pm at Santa’s Workshop in the Dillard’s Court. More details: HERE.
• 6pm: Sara’s Self-Love Book Event at Spotz Gelato, 128 N. Broadway in Downtown Lexington: 21 Days to Self-Love the book is NOW available and on November 20th Sara will sign and discuss the book.
• 7pm: Wednesday Trivia at Mirror Twin Brewing: Play trivia!
• 7pm: SINGO Wednesdays at Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery: Singo is a new and exciting spin on the game of Bingo with $150 in Cash Prizes! Instead of listening for a number, you listen for your favorite music to win gift card prizes! No singing required! (But singing along encouraged! )
• 8pm: Pub Trivia at HopCat Lexington: Grab a beer and your smartest pals – trivia is free to play. You may even win a prize!
• 8pm: Homesafe with Kayak Jones, Young Culture, Keep Flying, & When Autumn Calls at Cosmic Charlie’s: Live music! Tickets available: HERE.
• 9pm: Benjamin Boggs & Friends Live At The Twisted Cork: Live performances at The Twisted Cork!
• 10pm: The Best of Broadway Karaoke at Soundbar: Come sing and hear your favorites from Broadway!

Thursday, November 21, 2019

• 8am: Senior Angel Tree at Morning Pointe of Lexington – Personal Care: In partnership with Lexington Senior Center. Deadline to bring gift is Dec. 11. Help a senior needing a little extra love this season, and stop by anytime to pick a name off our tree and give a gift to a senior in the Lexington area. More details: HERE.
• 11am: 2-4-6 Beer, Wine, Stix at Drake’s: $2 PBR cans, $4 house wine and $6 Pixy Stix martinis every Thursday.
• 4pm: Kickoff event at Harvey’s Bar: Founders, innovators, entrepreneurs, self-starters, side-hustlers, business-leaders, and all that is in between – you are the women in Lexington’s business community. We are here for you. This meetup group is to help support and strengthen the already thriving community of women that are a driving force behind Lexington business. Join us to connect, collaborate and learn from one another.
• 5pm: Superhero Party at Fayette Mall: Go through superhero training and receive a superhero bracelet* to be prepared for your next adventure with real live superheroes. Occurs from 5pm to 7pm near Santa in the Dillard’s Court. More details: HERE.
• 5pm: Happy Hour for the Apes & Monkeys at West Sixth Brewing: For each flight of beer sold at West Sixth brewery during the month of November, customers receive a wooden nickel that can be used to donate $1 to the PRC! At the end of the month, West Sixth will make a donation to the PRC in the amount of wooden nickels collected. More details: HERE.
• 5pm: Vegetarian & Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner at Alfalfa: No Tofurky at Alfalfa! Thursday, Nov. 21th from 5:00 – 9:00pm Alfalfa will be having a vegetarian and vegan Thanksgiving Dinner. Reservations accepted, but not required.
• 6pm: Friendsgiving at Chevy Chase Inn: Come down for their Fourth Annual Friendsgiving on Thursday, Nov. 21st. Dinner will start at 6:00pm and go late into the night. Bourbon N’ Toulouse will provide Farmer Joe’s Turkeys smoked by Red State BBQ. Feel free to bring a side or dessert to share.
• 6pm: Kendra Scott “Shop for Good” at Kendra Scott: Please support The Foster Care Council by joining us for BUBBLES, BITES, & JEWELS at a KENDRA SCOTT GIVES BACK PARTY! 20% of the sales during the party will be donated to The Foster Care Council. More details: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Cocktails & Candles at Origin Hotel – The Summit at Fritz Farm: Come out on Thursday, November 21st from 6:30pm-8pm for a candle making class with Wixology. Made from 100% plant based wax (a special blend of coconut and soy) you’ll be able to customize your scent and learn Wixology’s process from start to finish. Throw in one of their cozy cocktails to make this a can’t-miss event! Tickets available: HERE.
• 6:30pm: Disney Trivia at North Lime Coffee & Donuts – Limestone location: With the snow falling around us, nothing sounds better than hot chocolate and donut grilled cheeses! Dust off your mouse ears and study up. Disney trivia is here!
• 7pm: All About Rye at Whiskey Bear: Celebrate the Harvest Season as you take a dive into the world of Rye Whiskey and its history in America and around the world. You’ll taste through different styles and expressions to showcase its beauty and versatility and discuss the influence that Rye Whiskey has had on classic and modern cocktail culture. See details: HERE.
• 7pm: Taylor Baldwin Artist Talk at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington: Taylor Baldwin’s work seeks to conflate the act of making with an act of violence – or unmaking – whether enacted physically or cognitively, whether enacted on an object, an image, or an idea. In his practice as a whole, he uses sculpture, video, and installation as a tool to stitch together and/or confuse the discordant relationship between a physical object and the cognitive experience of it.
• 7pm: Schitt’s Creek Trivia at World of Beer: Their monthly themed trivia for November will feature the hilarious Schitts Creek! Trivia is always free to play, awesome prizes are always given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places and Best Team name. Be sure to grab a table early as we are first come first serve.
• 7:15pm: Donnie Baker at Comedy Off Broadway: You hear Donnie every morning on the nationally syndicated radio program “The Bob & Tom Show”. Now, you can see him live! He’ll tell you stories about all the characters in his life that you have come to love, like his boss Randy, his best friend Scotty Winkler, his ex-girlfriend Angel Skinner, and of course his mom Phyllis. Tickets available: HERE.
• 7:30pm: UK Basketball Trivia at Mr. Brews Taphouse: It’s officially Basketball Season which means it’s time for some UK Basketball Trivia! So come on out and put your fandom to the test against others to see who is the biggest UK Fan in Lexington. There will be prizes for the winners and a huge selection of craft beers.
• 9pm: Free Comedy Show at The Twisted Cork: Come on out and see Keith McGill headline the place! Sure to be a blast! More details: HERE.

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