The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center is a nonprofit, city-owned, multi-use arts and performance venue in Lexington, Kentucky, dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating diverse cultures, with a special emphasis on African-American heritage. Its mission is to uplift and empower the community through arts, education, and engaging programs, providing a vibrant space for creativity, connection, and well-being. The center hosts a wide range of artistic disciplines including music concerts, theater productions, dance performances, comedy shows, and film screenings, featuring local, national, and international acts. It also offers educational programs, workshops, and classes in music, dance, theater, visual arts, and creative writing for individuals of all ages. Additionally, the Lyric serves as a venue for community events, gatherings, meetings, and conferences, fostering cultural exchange and collaboration. Originally opened in 1948 as a hub for Lexington's segregated African-American community, the renovated facility now includes a historic theater, an African-American culture museum, a rotating gallery, a courtyard, and a multi-purpose room.
