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The Bourbon Social 2015
The Bourbon Social 2015 is from October 1-11 and will feature numerous events around Lexington all focused on the Kentucky tradition of Bourbon. "The Bourbon Social 2015 (presented by Cork & Barrel) will serve up 11 days of tasting, teaching, and talking all things Kentucky (and a little non-Kentucky, too). Join us for one of […]
Find out more »Art: PRHBTN, Downtown
"PRHBTN is an annual celebration of art forms that have been criminalized, marginalized, and under-appreciated in the mainstream, featuring public murals alongside an exhibition of street art works in a space that complements the raw, powerful nature of the message and artistry of each piece. The fifth installment of PRHBTN will take place October 2 […]
Find out more »Theatre: South Pacific, Lexington Opera House
Opera Lex and UK Opera Theatre present South Pacific at the Lexington Opera House from October 8 - 11. Thursday, October 8: 7:30 pm Friday, October 9: 7:30 pm Saturday, October 10: 2 pm & 7:30 pm Sunday, October 11: 2 pm "South Pacific is a musical based on James A. Michener's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1947 book Tales […]
Find out more »Theatre: The Importance of Being Earnest, Guignol Theatre
The UK Department of Theatre & Dance presents The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde in the Guignol Theatre in the UK Fine Arts building. Thursday, October 8: 7:30 pm Friday, October 9: 7:30 pm Saturday, October 10: 7:30 pm Sunday, October 11: 2 pm
Find out more »Filmslang Festival, Farish Theater
Filmslang Festival starts on Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m. in the Farish Theater and will feature four regional premieres, a 20th anniversary screening of a local film followed by a Q&A with director Robby Henson, and a slate of local short films. The festival ends on Sunday, October 13. Filmslang is sponsored by the Lexington Public Library and […]
Find out more »Trigg County Ham Festival, Cadiz
The 39th Trigg County Country Ham Festival is October 9-11 in Cadiz, Kentucky. The festival will feature arts and crafts, concerts, a petting zoo, a pageant, contests, games, food vendors, a carnival, and country ham.
Find out more »Horse: Jumping Tour, Split Rock Farm
Split Rock Jumping Tour: The Bourbon International CSI 3 event and family festival is October 9-11 at 8 a.m. at Split Rock Farm The Main Event: Top-level show jumping with prize money and awards on the line. The Sideshows: Everything from jewelry shops to food trucks to live music to an on-site beer garden serving […]
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Greg Hahn, Comedy Off Broadway
Greg Hahn is performing on October 7-10 at Comedy Off Broadway. Wednesday, October 7 at 7:15 p.m. Thursday, October 8 at 7:15 p.m. Friday, October 9 at 7:15, 9:45 p.m. Saturday, October 10 at 7:15, 9:45 p.m.
Find out more »10:30 am
The Bourbon Social Tailgate, Keeneland
The Bourbon Social Keeneland Tailgate is on Friday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Keene Manor in Keeneland. "Guests will enjoy the traditional Keeneland Tailgate in a format unlike any other. In a private tailgate at Keene Manor, Keeneland, guests will enjoy a Kentucky themed brunch while learning how to read a racing program, how to […]
Find out more »11:00 am
Food Truck Friday Finale
The last Food Truck Friday of the 2015 season will be Friday October 9, 11 am - 2 pm at the Lexington Herald-Leader’s parking lot, facing Main. Enjoy bites from your favorite food trucks while listening to music from Mix 94.5.
Find out more »7:00 pm
The Bourbon Social VIP Pre-Event & Cocktail Competition, ArtsPlace
The Bourbon Social VIP Pre-Event & Cocktail Competition is on Friday, October 9 at 7 p.m. at ArtsPlace. "Guests will enjoy VIP treatment at the 2015 Pre-Event!  Our Celebrity Guest Chef Ed Lee will create Kentucky Proud hors d’oeuvres alongside a private Bourbon tasting, open bar, and live music will keep the night going!  Guests […]
Find out more »8:00 pm
Filmslang: They Look Like People, Farish Theater
They Look Like People (2015) will regionally premiere at Filmslang Film Festival on Friday, October 9 at 8 p.m. in Farish Theater. "Suspecting that people are transforming into malevolent shape-shifters, Wyatt flees to New York City to seek out his estranged childhood friend Christian. As the mysterious horrors close in on Wyatt, he questions whether to protect his only friend […]
Find out more »Kevin Hart, Rupp Arena
Kevin Hart's What Now? Tour is coming to Rupp Arena on October 9, 2015 at 8 pm. The entertainer, actor, and comedian will travel to 50+ cities throughout the US and Canada as part of the tour.
Find out more »9:00 pm
Dance: Mecca’s Rakadu, Natasha’s
The Moving Theatre of Rakadu presents an evening of live music and belly dance. Rakadu combines  improvisation and ability to weave intricate storylines through dance and gesture. Dancers and musicians Tripp Bratton, Julie Edwards, Dave Farris, and Chris Sullivan participate. October 9 at 9 pm at Natasha's.
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