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KenTokyoCon 2016

August 26 @ 12:00 pmAugust 28 @ 5:00 pm
Lexington Center & RUPP Arena,

430 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507 United States

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This fantastical Anime Convention returns to Lexington for it’s FOURTH year!  Day passes are available, events are throughout the weekend at the Lexington Center.

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Lakeside Live at Lexington Green

August 26 @ 6:00 pmAugust 27 @ 8:00 pm
Lexington Green,

161 Lexington Green Circle
Lexington, KY 40503 United States

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From their site: Lakeside Live at The Mall at Lexington Green has launched! Come catch free live music every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9pm now through October 15th. Check the schedule below to see our full line-up. With our beautiful covered dock, fire pit hang out, amazing restaurants and shopping, and fun live music, you’ll want to linger with friends and family. Pets and lawn chairs are welcome, but please leave your coolers at home. We can’t wait to have…

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3rd Annual Burgers, Bourbon, & Beer

August 26 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm
The Speakeasy,

903 Manchester Street Suite 120
Lexington, KY 40508 United States

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Come out and enjoy food, open bar, and a silent auction with all proceeds benefiting Arbor Youth Services, a non profit that serves homeless, runaway and at risk youth in central Kentucky.

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Lexington Tour of Remodeled Homes with HBALexington

August 27 @ 8:00 amAugust 28 @ 5:00 pm

Admission: $10 per person (Children 12 and under free) Tickets available at each home on the Tour. (Cash only, please) The 2016 Tour of Remodeled Homes consists of 11 stellar remodeling projects to offer insights and inspiration to those among us that have so often said, “we need to do something to this… (name your space)”. This year’s tour offers ideas and examples of almost anything and everything that can be done to update or upgrade the space we call…

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s

August 27 @ 9:00 am5:00 pm
Courthouse Plaza,

120 North Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507 United States

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Hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

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LEX DIY 2016

August 27 @ 10:00 am2:00 pm
Sullivan University,

2355 Harrodsburg Road
Lexington, KY United States

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LEX DIY is a free “how-to” event open to the community. Representatives from local businesses and organizations will be available to teach participants different skills every half hour. Topics include pairing wine with cheeses, making balloon animals, using a French press, studying your own genealogy, and much more! Booths will be set up around the Sullivan University/Spencerian College campus located at 2355 Harrodsburg Rd in Lexington. Visit one, or visit eight, the choice is up to you!

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MoonTower Music Festival

August 27 @ 11:00 am11:00 pm
M asterson Station Park,

3051 Leestown Road
Lexington, KY United States

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Back at it again – the third year will be the biggest one yet! Doors open at 11:00 AM – dogs are welcome and kids under 12 are FREE (with adult ticket purchase)! Come have a beer and some local grub and let’s jam! 2016 festival is presented by Kentucky Ale,Baumann Paper Company, and Kentucky Proud.   See the lineup at: http://www.moontowermusicfestival.com/ General Admission Tickets are $49 Free chilled water provided to all patros via the Hydration Station so bring an…

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Chevy Chase Street Fair

August 27 @ 4:00 pm10:00 pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood,

Euclid Avenue
Lexington, KY United States

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At the 800 block of Euclid Avenue – come over to one of Lexington’s most beloved neighborhood street fairs! Be sure to come to the street fair hungry. Joella’s Hot Chicken, BnT, Kroger, McAllister’s Deli, Donut Days, Graeter’s Ice Cream and Double H BBQ will all be on the street ready to serve up some tasty food. There are also lots of other great places to eat in the neighborhood.

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Lexington Jewish Food Festival

August 28 @ 11:30 am3:30 pm
Temple Adath Israel,

124 North Ashland Avenue
Lexington, KY 40502 United States

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First-ever Lexington Jewish Food Festival featuring a sampling menu that includes traditional dishes such as matzo ball soup, kugel, latkes, knishes, borscht and Israeli salad. Separate bake shop will offer homemade goods such as challah, rugelach, strudel and honey cake.

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Bluegrass Autism Walk

August 28 @ 2:00 pm5:00 pm
Whitaker Bank Ball Park,

207 Legends Way
Lexington, KY 40505 United States

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Join us on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Whitaker Bank Ballpark for the Bluegrass Autism Walk from 2pm – 5pm. There will be lots of activities including: a 2K walk, silent auction, games and inflatables. Proceeds will be used for education, advocacy and support for Central Kentuckians on the Autism Spectrum and their families, caregivers and the professionals who work with them.

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36th Annual Festival of the Horse

The Festival of the Horse will take place on the streets of downtown Georgetown September 9-11, 2016. The Annual event will celebrate its 36th Anniversary in downtown this fall. The Festival of the Horse has promoted Scott County’s Horse Heritage, the downtown community and the interaction between the two for the past 36 years. Family oriented activities and entertainment are featured. This signature Georgetown event attracts visitors from throughout the Region and has become a beloved event for our local citizens.

Many of the components that have become so traditional to the festival will return. Friday highlights include the Republic Bank Colt and Filly Review Parade, Live Entertainment, Displays, Arts & Crafts, and of course, those wonderful Food Vendors! Friday evening attendance swells to over 18,000 and has become the traditional night for local folks to gather, visit, and swap tales of the adventures they’ve had over the past year. Saturday in Downtown Georgetown features the Toyota Grand Parade of Horses, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and Kid Zone, with more great food and Live Entertainment. Experience the Horse/Horse Games will be at Brooking Park. The Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, and Kid Zone will be at Royal Spring Park. Sunday winds down the weekend with a Pet Parade, Blessing Of The Animals, Horse Show, Musical Shows on the Main Stage, and additional activities and entertainment. Estimated attendance – 33,000+.

All events are free. Downtown Georgetown. Friday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

 

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28th Annual Roots & Heritage Festival

Join the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center for our annual presented programming hosted during Roots & Heritage Festival. We are thrilled to join the Festival in its 28th year. For a schedule of activities happening on the official Roots & Heritage stage, visit rootsfestky.com

All are welcome and activities are FREE & OPEN to the public.

Full Schedule (activity location, all activities listed take place inside the Lyric):

SATURDAY 9/10:
12:00pm-3:00pm: Arts and Crafts presented by Sisohpromatem Art Foundation (Main Lobby)
1:00pm-3:00pm: Live musicial performance by FluteJuice (Gallery)
1:00pm-5:00pm: Book reading and reception by Terry Foody on “The Pie Seller, The Drunk, and the Lady: Heros of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington, Kentucky” Complimentary light refreshments and snacks provided (Museum)

SUNDAY 9/11:
Doors open at 4:00pm: Annual Gospel Fest (Theatre)

Activities made possible by the generous sponsorship of Fifth Third Bank. We thank them for their continued support of our presented programming.

Japan Summer Festival

JASK’s annual summer festival, celebrating all things Japanese!

Enjoy Japanese performers, food, games, and vendors!