The week ahead: events to watch out for May 2-8

Derby draws near

Which horse will be in which position for the 142nd Kentucky Derby? It will be announced during the post position draw live on NBC Sports Network at 5:30 p.m.

$3 rabies vaccinations for your pets

Lexington’s annual low-cost rabies vaccination clinic will be 6 to 9 p.m. at Douglass Park, 726 Georgetown Street. Vaccinations, which typically cost about $20, will be $3. Animal licenses also will be available. All cats must be in carriers, and all dogs must be on leashes. (Lexingtonhealthdepartment.org)

Place your bets and have some fun

It’s Derby weekend, with the 142nd runnings of the Kentucky Oaks on Friday (post time about 5:49 p.m.) and Kentucky Derby on Saturday (about 6:34 p.m.) at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Closer to home, Keeneland hosts two days of festivities, simulcasting and wagering. Gates open both days at 9 a.m., and general admission and parking are free. (Keeneland.com)

Mayfest merriment

A Mother’s Day Weekend tradition, with artists, food and more, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at Gratz Park and Transylvania University. Free admission. (Downtownlex.com)

Happy Mother’s Day

Do something nice for mom, even if it’s just saying thanks.

UK confers degrees

It’s graduation day at the University of Kentucky, with ceremonies for undergrads at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., and for graduate and professional degrees at 7 p.m. at Rupp Arena. (www.uky.edu/Commencement/)

This story was originally published May 1, 2016 at 4:31 PM with the headline "The week ahead: events to watch out for May 2-8."