Events

For the tenth year in a row, we honor Lexington's entire music community with the Lexi Music Awards! Awards, performances, and more! Doors open at 5:00 PM.

You are inivted to learn how the proposed HB5 1,2,3, Your Out law will directly effect you and your community. Participate in the Q&A with Atty Daniel Whitley Donald Douglas-(R) Jason Nemes-(R) George Brown Jr.-(D) Reginald Thomas-(D) Chad Aull-(D) Lindsey Burke-(D) Matt Lockett-(R) Killian Timoney-(R) Keturah Herron-(D) https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2024/01/27/strong-emotions-from-some-ky-organizations-over-controversial-safer-kentucky-act https://www.wkyt.com/2024/01/30/communities-worry-hb-5-would-criminalize-homelessness- kentucky/https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2024/01/19/safer-kentucky-act-clears-first-hurdle-towards-passage

Announcing the 2024 Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame Class, it is free and open to the public!

Experience the vibrant and irresistible rhythms of Chancelier Desi Mbwese and his renowned Planète Elegance band! For over two decades, they have enthralled audiences across continents, from the heart of Africa to the bustling cities of Europe. Desi Mbwese's music is a testament to the universal language of rhythm and melody, bringing people together regardless […]

Join us every Tuesday night at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center for an exhilarating evening of free line dancing! From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Lyric Theatre transforms into a vibrant hub of movement and music, where individuals of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn new steps, make friends, and have […]

LexArts, in partnership with the Lexington’s Freedom Train Memorial committee, has embarked on a major public art initiative that will honor Lewis and Harriet Hayden, two of Lexington's formerly enslaved, who escaped via the Underground Railroad and who went on to become famed abolitionists. In addition to honoring the Haydens, the monument will serve as […]

Join us for an enchanting evening of verse and vibrant expression at our Pass the Mic: Poetry & Open Mic Night this Friday, March 15th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Doors open at 5:30 pm, allowing you to settle in and savor the ambiance before the performances begin. Whether you’re an eloquent poet or an […]

Step into the rich heritage and community hub of the African American Barbershop 💈, where tradition meets health advocacy. Introducing the PR Health Barbershop Initiative—an empowering movement dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of African American communities. Our mission? To tackle health challenges head-on, from asthma, cancer, COVID-19, diabetes, heart disease, influenza and pneumonia, mental health, […]

Hey everyone! We have some electrifying updates to share about the upcoming Ed Bassmaster tour! We're thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented DANETHEGREATT, also known as Southern Dad, has joined the lineup as a special guest! It's time to turn up the excitement! Join us as we welcome DANETHEGREATT to the show, making it […]

Join us every Tuesday night at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center for an exhilarating evening of free line dancing! From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Lyric Theatre transforms into a vibrant hub of movement and music, where individuals of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn new steps, make friends, and have […]

Join us every Tuesday night at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center for an exhilarating evening of free line dancing! From 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., the Lyric Theatre transforms into a vibrant hub of movement and music, where individuals of all ages and backgrounds come together to learn new steps, make friends, and have […]