Lyric Theatre and Culture Center

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 , […]

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, […]



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, […]

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, […]

This one-day event is a professional networking and civic engagement conference for young adults ages 17-30 from African backgrounds.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where music, laughter, and philanthropy come together to support the Lyric Arts Scholarship Fund, benefiting students passionate about pursuing an arts education. This special event will showcase outstanding performances by Grammy-winning gospel artist Hezekiah Walker, Jayson Clayborne and the All-Star Choir, the Bracktown Praise Team, and the hilarious Christian […]

Decade (2024) Paul Rodgers   "Decade" is an experimental documentary of the animator’s upbringing, chronicling from birth to adolescence his journeys at the intersection of a prescribed faith and a larger world. Constructed from family photos, this animated commentary depicts the relationship between a religious mother and her son whose coached memorization and recitation of […]

Welcome to the Fark25 - the 25th Anniversary Fark Party! Celebrate with us at the ultimate gathering for Fark fans! Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories as we mark **25 years** of Fark. This in-person event promises to be a blast with special guests, surprises, and plenty of nostalgia. Join […]

Description Join the Lexington Nonprofit Coalition for a meet and greet with candidates running for Urban County Council and Councilmembers who will serve in 2025. Candidates and invited Councilmembers are invited to speak to priorities for improved city partnerships and engagement with nonprofits. Nonprofits are significant employers and service providers, and stronger partnerships with the […]