Events

J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar is your home for Live Music and Neighborhood Vibes in Lexington!

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Our schedule is always growing! Want the latest updates on set times, daily specials, and pop-up events? Follow us on social media! It’s the best way to see who’s playing tonight before you head out the door. Come hang out with us and support local artists at J. Renders! Whether that be inside for cozy indoor live music, or tunes outside on the patio. We will see you soon. 

Live Music & Weekend Specials

Music is always from 6:30-9:30pm!

May 1

 Wayne Whitehouse  

May 2 – Derby Party!

Pete Wdowiarz 

$25 gets you a ticket for exclusive seating in the Speakeasy & some lights bites! 4PM – Close

Weekend Specials:
Appetizer:  Stuffed Mushrooms – filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, and a medley of aromatic spices
Dinner:  Smoked Ribeye w/baked potato can get loaded + 1 side

Thursday, May 7

Trippin Roots

Dinner Special: Smoked Prime Rib

May 8

Matt Castle

May 9

Matthew Brown

Weekend Special:
Dinner:  Chicken Marsala over mashed potatoes + 1 side

May 10 – Mother’s Day Brunch

Mother’s Day Brunch 10-3

May 10 – Karat Cake Charm Bar

Build Your Own charm bracelet, necklace, or create something of your own with the lovely Karat Cake 11-3

May 12 – 1792 Bourbon Tasting With MASTER DISTILLER ROSS CORNELISSEN: 3 COURSES WITH 4 POURS

Get your tickets for this once in a blue moon opportunity to pair render’s bbq with a Master Distiller – Ross Corneliseen with 1792. 

May 12 – Dine to Donate for FoodChain! 

ALL DAY: Come eat & support Dine to Donate for local non-profit: FoodChain

May 15 – Anniversary Party

Griffin Shively & Our Anniversary Party from 6:30-Close

May 16 

Greg Austin

Weekend Special:
Appetizer: Shrimp Cocktail with Vodka Cocktail Sauce 
Dinner: Smoked Cowboy Ribeye (Tomahawk) for 2 with 4 sides, baked potato option 
Dessert: Bri’s Tiramisu

May 22 

Mike & Xander Tuttle 

May 23

Jon Curtis

Weekend Special:
Brisket Stroganoff with garlic bread 

May 25 – Closed for Memorial Day

May 29

Porch Lights

May 30

Beth Burden 

Weekend Special: Tuscan salmon in a creamy tuscan inspired sauce with sun-dried tomatoes & spinach with garlic bread. 

June 4

Branded Blue 90’s Country Night

Dinner Special: Smoked Prime Rib

Join us for a 1792 Bourbon Tasting Dinner in the Speakeasy!

Ross Cornelissen, Master Distiller of 1792 Bourbon, is coming to J. Render’s Southern Table & Bar for an exclusive, intimate bourbon dinner — and YOU are invited!

 

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 EDT

Time – 6-9 pm

Featured Spirit: 1792 Bourbon — exclusively curated pours

4-Pour Bourbon Flight — Welcome pour, appetizer, dinner & dessert pairings. Menu coming soon!

Cover photo and some gallery images by @AlexandriaSmithPhotography