For University of Kentucky students
Things to do near UK campus
19 checked events on or near campus, or with a student price, from Oct 31 to Nov 13. Student prices appear only where the event's own listing states one, in its words. Bring your UK ID and check the event page before you go.
Student prices, next 14 days
- The Lexington Singers: Common Ground · Sun, Nov 1, 3 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · $34 adults; $12 students
- A Texas Carol · Thu, Nov 5, 7:30 pm (+4 more dates) · Studio Players · $27 general admission; $17 students
- Bang on a Can All-Stars: 90/90 · Fri, Nov 6, 7:30 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · $34 adults; $21 students; free for UK students
- UK Theatre: Almost, Maine · Thu, Nov 12, 7:30 pm (+1 more date) · Briggs Theatre · $19 adults, $11 students ·
Adult - $19.00; Student - $11.00
On and near campus
- Kentucky Women's Soccer vs. Arkansas · Sun, Nov 1, 1 pm · Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex · Free
- UK Balinese Gamelan 10th Anniversary Concert · Sun, Nov 1, 6 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · Free
- Kentucky women’s basketball vs. Morehead State · Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 pm · Historic Memorial Coliseum · ticketed, price not posted
- Trumpet Studio Recitals · Wed, Nov 4, 8 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · Free
- Kentucky women’s basketball vs. NKU · Thu, Nov 5, 6:30 pm · Historic Memorial Coliseum · ticketed, price not posted
- Appalachia in the Bluegrass: Jewelweed · Fri, Nov 6, 12 pm · John Jacob Niles Gallery · Free
- Kentucky volleyball vs. Alabama · Fri, Nov 6, 7 pm · Historic Memorial Coliseum · ticketed, price not posted
- Wheat Weaving Class at The Arboretum · Sat, Nov 7, 10 am · The Arboretum · Not listed
- NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet · Sat, Nov 7, 3 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · $35 to $88; Gold Circle $132, Platinum $187
- Kentucky volleyball vs. Mississippi State · Sun, Nov 8, 1 pm · Historic Memorial Coliseum · ticketed, price not posted
- UK Percussion Ensemble: Midwest Preview · Sun, Nov 8, 3 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · Free
- UK Jazz Combos Concert · Sun, Nov 8, 7:30 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · Free
- Faculty Chamber Music: Folklore and Fairytales · Tue, Nov 10, 7:30 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · Free
- Kentucky women’s basketball vs. Evansville · Wed, Nov 11, 6:30 pm · Historic Memorial Coliseum · ticketed, price not posted
- UK Saxophone Ensemble Concert · Thu, Nov 12, 7:30 pm · Singletary Center for the Arts · Free
See 2 more near campus on the events calendar.
The UK campus area this week: places, regular groups and food nearby.
Free elsewhere in Lexington
- Composting 101 at McConnell Springs · Sun, Nov 1, 2 pm · McConnell Springs · Free
- Northside Day of the Dead Festival · Sun, Nov 1, 2 pm · Castlewood Park · Free
- Lexington Community Orchestra: Symphonie Fantastique · Sun, Nov 1, 3 pm · Bryan Station High School Auditorium · Free
- Kenan Lecture: Ta-Nehisi Coates at Transylvania · Thu, Nov 5, 7 pm · Haggin Auditorium, Mitchell Fine Arts Center · Free
- Autumn Golden Hour Hike at Kelley's Landing · Fri, Nov 6, 4:30 pm · Kelley's Landing · Free
- Story Walk at McConnell Springs · Sat, Nov 7, 10 am · McConnell Springs · Free
- Fall Migration Bird Walk at Hisle Farm Park · Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 am · Hisle Farm Park · Free
- Chair Yoga at Beaumont Branch · Sat, Nov 7, 11 am · Beaumont Branch · Free
- Stargazing at Raven Run · Sat, Nov 7, 6:30 pm · Raven Run Nature Sanctuary · Free
- History Walk at McConnell Springs · Sun, Nov 8, 2 pm · McConnell Springs · Free
4 more free events, plus places that are free any day.
Game days
Next home game on our list: Kentucky men’s basketball vs. Manhattan, Tuesday, November 3, 7 pm. UK game days: home football and men's basketball dates, parking and the shuttle.
On campus any week
- Singletary Center for the Arts: UK's performing arts center with a concert hall and a recital hall.
- University of Kentucky Art Museum: An art museum at the Singletary Center with free admission and changing exhibitions. Check current opening hours before heading to campus.
- The Arboretum: A public garden for a self-guided outdoor break. Grounds admission is free; paid areas and special programs have separate terms.
Cheap days, date nights and late food
Libraries closest to campus
Lexington Public Library locations nearest the Singletary Center on our map, nearest first.
- Central Library · 140 East Main Street
- Marksbury Family Branch · 2197 Versailles Road
Getting around
- Route 14, UK Blue and White Routes (Lextran lists Kroger Field and UK Main Campus)
- Route 27, UK Yellow Route (Lextran lists Kroger Field and UK Main Campus)
- Lextran trip planner
Links from Lextran, checked . Check Lextran for detours and holiday service on the day you ride.