Week ahead: Jefferson Street Soirée, Christ the King Oktoberfest, Festival Latino and more
Monday
Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Daily events in Bardstown through Sunday from the World Championship Bourbon Barrel Relay to a black-tie gala. Ticket prices vary by event but some are free. (Kybourbonfestival.com)
Wednesday
Jefferson Street Soirée
Enjoy eats and drinks from local vendors including Stella’s, Grey Goose, Wine + Market, West Sixth and more. Live music by The Kentucky Hoss Cats and the Tee Dee Young Band. From 6 to 10 p.m. on Jefferson Street, from Short Street to Maryland Avenue. The event is cash only. Admission is free. (Jeffersonstreetsoiree.com)
TGIFriday
Time for a brat and a brew
For live music, games, food and drink, head to Christ the King Oktoberfest on Friday and Saturday at Cathedral of Christ the King, 299 Colony Boulevard. Headliners for live music include Blessid Union of Souls on Friday and Starship featuring Mickey Thomas on Saturday. Attraction start at 4 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m. Saturday. Free admission. (Ctkoktoberfest.com)
Festival Latino de Lexington
Celebrate Latino heritage with food, dance and music. Hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Friday ; 4 to 11 p.m. Saturday at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 North Limestone. Admission is free. (Lexingtonky.gov)
Gallery Hop
Explore a new season of exhibits during this free self-guided tour of more than 50 downtown galleries from 5 to 8 p.m. (Galleryhoplex.com)
Kentucky Women Writers Conference
The literary arts festival features workshops as well as some free events through Saturday. Poet Camille Dungy will present the keynote address at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Singletary Center, 405 Rose Street. Friday’s event is free and open to the public. (Womenwriters.as.uky.edu)
This story was originally published September 10, 2017 at 4:35 PM with the headline "Week ahead: Jefferson Street Soirée, Christ the King Oktoberfest, Festival Latino and more."