Sleeping Beauty with the Russian National Ballet Theatre

EKU Center for the Arts 1 Hall Drive, Richmond, KY, United States

Direct from Moscow! An enchanted romantic fairy tale for all ages, the Russian National Ballet Theatre brings Sleeping Beauty to life through this ballet perfect for the entire family. With a timeless score by Tchaikovsky, the ballet captures the delight, fantasy, and drama of this cherished story. With its roots in the Bolshoi, the Russian […]

Big Band & Jazz 2017

MoonDance at Midnight Pass Amphitheatre 1152 Monarch Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Big Band & Jazz, one of Lexington's longest running and most beloved concert series, features great jazz and big band music weekly.  The May and June concerts will be held at Moondance at Midnight Pass Amphitheatre in Beaumont Circle.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. 

FREE

Kentucky Spring Horse Show

KY Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United States

A world championship hunter rider event. Events will take place at the Covered Arena, Hunter Jumper Complex, Rolex Stadium and Walnut Ring. For more information please visit www.kentuckyhorseshows.com    More info: http://www.kentuckyhorseshows.com/images/stories/pdf/kyspring17.pdf

The Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest

Downtown Nicholasville 996 North Main Street, Nicholasville, KY, United States

About the Event Picture it:  It’s the 2nd Saturday in May, and you and your friends are sipping and savoring your way through the booths of over a dozen Kentucky wineries, including Jean Farris Winery, Talon Winery, and Elk Creek Vineyards –-all at the 2017 Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest.  The festival, held in historic downtown Nicholasville (home of […]

Central Bank Presents Thursday Night Live

Cheapside Park Fifth Third Bank Pavilion 251 West Main Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Beverages, food from local restaurants and great music by live bands! Every Thursday through October 12th. 

FREE

Good Blues Tonight

Lyric Theatre 300 East Third Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Set in 1956, Good Blues Tonight celebrates the street life in an African-American "stroll" where barbershops, pool halls, social clubs and churches once anchored a vibrant cultural life (before urban renewal changed the landscape). Featuring live blues and gospel music, this exciting play with music will rock the house. Dates: Friday, May 12, 2017 - […]

$25

Peter Pan w/ KY Ballet Theatre

Lexington Opera House 401 West Short Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Mother's Day weekend will never be the same as Peter and Wendy fly across the stage (literally!) by ZFx Flying during this beautiful story. Indians, lost boys, tinker bell and of course, Peter will whisk you away to Never Never Land where Captain Hook and the pirates offer hilarious obstacles for Peter and his companions. […]

Gershwin & Tao

UK - Singletary Center for the Arts 405 Rose Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Lauded for his "probing intellect and open-hearted vision" by the New York Times, pianist and composer Conrad Tao joins LexPhil for the final season concert.  Tao's vivid tone poem for orchestra, Pango, introduces his compositional accomplishments before treating audiences to his dazzling virtuosity in performance of Gershwin's Piano Concerto in F.  The unmatched exuberance of […]

MayFest Arts Fair 2017

Gratz Park 251 West 2nd Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Mayfest is a juried art fair with a focus on casual, family-friendly atmosphere.  Included are up to 100 Artist Vendors, Young Artists, Demonstrating Artists and Activity Artists, performances by musicians, dancers, strolling performers and children's activities.  Details Dates: Saturday, May 13, 2017 - Sunday, May 14, 2017 Times:Saturday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 […]

FREE

John’s Run Local 8K

KY Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United States

The run honors and commemorates John Sensenig's 40 years of service to the local running community. John has been a fixture in the local running and walking community since opening his first local running shop in 1977. John's Run Local 8k has grown from the desire to celebrate all he has given to the local […]