Reckoning, Remembering, Restoring: A Symposium on the History of Racial Violence in Kentucky Saturday, November 9th, 2024 Lyric Theater & Cultural Arts Center, 300  E. Third Street Lexington. KY 40508 Co-Sponsors: The Commonwealth Institute for Black Studies, Kentucky Humanities, LexHistory, and The Gaines Center for Humanities   This event will explore how digital humanities—through databases, […]

Kentucky college choirs will perform and share college life experiences. More details to be announced!

WOODSONGS PARTNERS come FREE call 859-252-8888 or CLICK HERE Become a WoodSongs Partner CLICK HERE PUBLIC TICKETS are AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR NIGHT OF THE SHOW … the LYRIC no longer sells tickets, please make a DONATION to attend or reserve a seat online CLICK HERE WARD DAVIS is a hard core country troubadour from Monticello, Arkansas, […]



The Six Triple Eight is a 2024 American war drama film written and directed by Tyler Perry, on the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, an all-black and all-female battalion, in World War II. The film features an ensemble cast which includes Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, […]

The Lyric will be hosting our annual Black Santa and Christmas Mall event. This event will be free to the public and we centered around holiday activities. Your kids will be able to take photos with Santa, Play in our winterland kids bouncie houses and watch christmas kids movies. We will have gift wrapping , […]

Lexington, KY – December 20, 2024 – The Historic Lyric Theatre is proud to announce the “Winter Jazz, Blues, and Soul Series,” a special lineup of musical performances running every Thursday evening from January 9, 2025, through March 13, 2025. With shows taking place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, the series aims to bring […]

the world’s number one Elton John tribute band are coming to play All The Hits by Elton John. The spectacular show includes Bennie and the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Rocket Man, Candle In The Wind, Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me, I’m Still Standing, Crocodile Rock and Your Song. They will also be performing […]

Live Performances by J-Wonn :"I Got This Record" Move on " Lokey Kountry "Same Song"Memphis Jackson " It's All about You. Dani Dolce GET TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southern-soul-comes-to-kentucky-tickets-1115686029949?aff=oddtdtcreator

Weekly Themes and Events Week 1: Honoring Our Roots Paint & Sip: "Legends on Canvas" Create art inspired by Black historical icons like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, or Maya Angelou. Includes step-by-step instruction from a local Black artist. Guests enjoy wine, mocktails, and light refreshments. Suggested Day: Friday or Saturday evening. Free African Dance Class: […]