The 10 best things to do in and around Lexington this weekend
Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts including country, kid-friendly events like the Harlem Globetrotters and theatre plays.
Theatre play: ‘Toy Camp’ at The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea
Students from The Spotlight Playhouse’s Acting School in Berea will perform “Toy Camp” on Jan. 13 and 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $6-16. 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.
Musical: ‘Winnie The Pooh’ at the Lexington Opera House
Enjoy a musical theatre presentation of Disney’s “Winnie The Pooh” at the Lexington Opera House on Jan. 13 at 6 p.m. and Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets start at $30. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
Josh Morningstar concert at The Pit House in Slade
Singer-songwriters Josh Morningstar and Stephen Scott will perform at The Pit House at Thatcher Barbecue Company in Slade on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12.97. 918 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade. Eventbrite.com.
Harlem Globetrotters basketball at Rupp Arena
The world famous Harlem Globetrotters will again return to Rupp Arena on Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. for an afternoon of high-flying and theatrical basketball. Tickets for the game against the Washington Generals start at $25.50. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.
Artisanal croissant making class at Laura Lou Pâtisserie
Learn a tasty new skill that’ll last a lifetime during an artisanal croissant making class at Laura Lou Pâtisserie on Jan. 14 and 15 from 4-6 p.m. Tickets are $125. 812 Euclid Ave. LauraLouPastry.com.
David Bowie tribute concert at The Burl
Rock group Chico Fellini will pay homage to the iconic music of David Bowie during a tribute concert at The Burl on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Bluegrass music: Saddle Geese, Abby Hamilton concert at Al’s Bar
Bluegrass band Saddle Geese will perform with country artist Abby Hamilton at Al’s Bar on Jan. 14 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10. 801 N Limestone. Instagram.com.
Rye Davis and Brad Hardin concert at Austin City Saloon
Country artists Rye Davis and Brad Hardin will perform at Austin City Saloon on Jan. 14 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $10. 2350 Codell Dr. TicketStripe.com.
Superhero Breakfast at The Kentucky Castle
Suit up and join Captain America and Spiderman for a superhero-sized breakfast at The Kentucky Castle’s Grand Ballroom on Jan. 15 at 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $60. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.
Documentary film: ‘After King 23’ at the Lyric Theatre
“After King 23”, a documentary film exploring where America is after Dr. King’s dream, will be presented at the Lyric Theatre on Jan. 15 at 3 and 5:30 p.m. The event is free to attend. 300 E Third St. LexingtonLyric.com.
This story was originally published January 13, 2023 at 6:00 AM.