Downtown Lex:
What’s happening through Feb. 26

7th Annual Fat Tuesday party

Starting at 11:00 a.m. on Feb. 21, Bourbon n’ Toulouse will be hosting the 7^th Annual Fat Tuesday Party.

The eatery, located at 829 Euclid Ave. in Lexington, will have king cakes and beer specials all day. Ale 8 will also be giving away free drinks and promotional items.

The restaurant is planning to serve as much as 750 pounds of boiled crawfish starting at 6:30 p.m. I you’re hungry, orders can be placed for pick up in quarts or gallons up until Feb. 21 at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call 859-335-0300 or email Kevin@bntlexington.com

Shorty’s: Cellar 157 private Napa wine tasting

Starting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21,  Shorty’s grocery store will be hosting a private luxury event. Several limited-production Napa wines will be featured and will be available for purchase and pre-order the night of the event. Space is. To reserve a single ticket ($20) or a couple’s ticket ($35), call 859-309-3810 or email Wine@Shortysgrocery.com

UK Opera Theatre presents: Falstaff

Running from Feb. 24-26, the UK Opera Theatre will be presenting Verdi’s fast paced, romantic comedy set in Windsor in 1602 for four performances.

The portly Falstaff sees himself as the “Don Juan” of Windsor and he is running low on drinking money; he seeks to win, from two wealthy married ladies, affection and funding by sending them identical love letters. Throw in a jealous husband, a mischievous gossip, a subplot involving forbidden young lovers and the result is comedic chaos. For tickets call 859-233-3535 or visit www.lexingtonoperahouse.com

24th Annual Central Kentucky Heart and Stroke Ball

Starting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 25, the 2012 Central Kentucky Heart and Stroke Ball will take place at Lexington Center’s Bluegrass Ballroom.

The ball helps raise funds to help further the fight against the heart disease strokes. The funds will go toward research, advocacy, and education efforts in Central Kentucky. There will be dinner, dancing, a silent and live auction, and entertainment will be provided by The Souled Out Band.

Ticket registration closes on Feb. 21. For more information click here.

Bella Rose: Art in Bloom

From 7:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Bella Rose will be hosting a cocktail reception and silent auction. Tickets are $100/ $75 (for the under 40 crowd). For more information and to purchase tickets please call 859-257-6218.

Lexington Children’s Theatre presents: “There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom”

On Feb. 26 at 2 p.m., the Lexington Children’s Theatre will be presenting “There’s a Boy in the Girl’s Bathroom.” The play features the story of young Bradley Chalkers. Chalkers’ classmates would say he’s a monster. His teachers would say he’s a student with serious behavior problems. But Carla, the new guidance counselor at Red Hill School, would tell you the truth. Chalkers is a fifth grader with no self-esteem, no one to talk to and his bullying is merely a cry for help. Using unconventional methods, Carla attempts to crack open Chalkers’ monster and in the process discovers a heart of gold.

Tickets are $17/Adults and $14/Children.  For more information click here.