The William Stamps Farish Fund Theater is a state-of-the-art facility in one of Main Street’s busiest places.
Fully renovated and updated in 2012, the theater on the Central Library’s first floor is home to theater, dance, live music, film, community events, and meetings. The Lexington Public Library makes the facility available at some of the city’s best prices, with affordable business, nonprofit, and government rates.
| Features: 138 new seats 27-by-18-foot stage New high-definition projector New sound system New stage lights Blu-Ray player plus DVD and VCR Two renovated dressing room State-of-the-art control room |
Upcoming Events
International Jazz Day: The Bruce Lewis Trio
Tue, Apr 30, 7:00pm – 8:15pm
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Classic Literature Film Series – The Joy Luck Club
Mon, May 06, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Eurovision 2024 Semi-Final Watch Party
Tue, May 07, 3:00pm – 6:00pm
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Thu, May 09, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Classic Literature Film Series – Life of Pi
Mon, May 13, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Southland Jamboree – New South Tribute Band
Thu, May 16, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
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Registration opens Thursday, May 2 2024 at 7:00pm
International Movie Club – Coming Home Again
Mon, May 20, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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International Movie Club – Circumstance
Mon, Jun 03, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Film Screening – Translator for Peace
Sun, Jun 09, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
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Film Screening – Translator for Peace
Sun, Jun 09, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
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International Movie Club – Of An Age
Mon, Jun 10, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Open Mic Night featuring Willie Carver
Wed, Jun 12, 5:00pm – 7:00pm
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Thu, Jun 13, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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International Movie Club – La Cage aux Folles
Mon, Jun 17, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Classic Literature Film Series – Lady Macbeth
Mon, Jul 01, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
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Thu, Jul 11, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
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Classic Literature Film Series – The Hate U Give
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Central Library – Farish Theater