Southsider Magazine

Our annual SUMMER FUN GUIDE is on the stands now! 🌞 We've outlined more than 100 opportunities to catch a concert, play, outdoor movie, festival or other summer cultural outing in the months ahead. This issue is one to keep around! Grab a copy or check out the guide at the link below 👇

2026 Summer Fun Guide Lexington has long been rich with options when it comes to summer entertainment! We’ve put together a comprehensive list of the best summer festivals, concert series and other fabulous cultural events taking place over the next few months.

Our Best of Lex FOOD & DRINK section is a great resource to keep around! Whether you're trying to figure out where to grab a cheap bite, have an al-fresco dining experience, where to take a first date, or what the best spots are for any specific niche cuisine type – we've got you covered 🌮🍔🍕🥗🍜

Check it out at the link below (and don't forget to grab a print copy if you haven't already – they're almost gone!)

2026 Best of Lex: Food & Drink It’s true — Lexington loves to eat! We love to eat well, supporting a thriving local restaurant scene that rivals that of much larger cities. We here at Smiley Pete would put our culinary scene up against any other. Fortunately for those of us who li