Lexington weekend events: Jelly Roll concert, ‘Pooh,’ ‘Frozen,’ ‘Little Mermaid’ shows

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events and happenings around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need fun things to do. This weekend there is local festivals, food classes, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, foodie events, theatre plays, and musicals,family-friendly events, the Jelly Roll concert at Rupp Arena, which you can still buy tickets for and more.

Christmas Cookie Decorating Class at Wildside Winery

Get into the holiday spirit by crafting a 16-inch Nutcracker cookie platter during a Christmas cookie decorating class at Wildside Winery on Nov. 8 from 5:30-8 p.m. $110. Eventbrite.com.

Intro to Tent Camping & Leave No Trace Principles

Ever wanted to camp? The city of Lexington’s Outdoor Programs staff will be at Jacobson Park’s Shelter #1 (near the boat dock) Nov. 8 from 5-6:30 p.m. to answer all of your questions about camping. You will learn how to plan ahead, prepare, and set up your campsite. Camping equipment and information about Leave No Trace Principles will be available. Registration suggested, but not required. Lexingtonky.gov

Blackhawk Concert at Chenault Vineyards

Country music supergroup Blackhawk will perform at Chenault Vineyards on Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. From $30. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. facebook.com/events/1222086965501539.

Comedian Josh Pray at Comedy Off Broadway

Florida born comedian Josh Pray will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Nov. 8 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $20-$30. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBoadway.com.

SCAPA Musical: ‘Frozen Jr.’ at the Lexington Opera House

Disney’s “Frozen Jr.,” based on the 2018 Broadway musical, will bring Elsa and other favorite characters to the Lexington Opera House on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 9 at 2 and 7 p.m. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

UK Volleyball vs. Texas A&M at Memorial Coliseum

The UK volleyball team will look to continue its hot streak in SEC play when it goes up against the Texas A&M Aggies at Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. $10-$15. Ave of Champions. UKAthletics.com.

Jelly Roll Concert at Rupp Arena

Award winning rapper and soulful country singer Jelly Roll will bring his “Beautifully Broken” tour to Rupp Arena on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. with support from Ernest, Allie Colleen, and viral “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer Shaboozey. Tickets from $33. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Theatre Musical: ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ at the Leeds Center

The Leeds Center for the Arts will host performances from “The Little Mermaid Jr.” on Nov. 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. $16-$20. 37 N Main St, Winchester. leedscenter.org.

Theatrical Production: ‘Last Out: Elegy Of A Green Beret’ at the Norton Center

Watch U.S. Army Green Beret Danny Patton fight battles everywhere from Afghanistan to his own living room during a presentation of “Last Out: Elegy Of A Green Beret” at the Norton Center for the Arts on Nov. 8 at 7:30 p.m. $24-$61. 600 W Walnut St, Danville. NortonCenter.com.

Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Steep Canyon Rangers at The Burl

Rock and soul collective Joslyn & The Sweet Compression will kick off an action packed weekend of music at The Burl on Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. with support from Devine Carama ($15). Then on Nov. 9 at 8 p.m. Western North Carolina bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers will perform as well ($25). 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.

‘Reckoning, Remembering, Restoring’ Symposium at the Lyric Theatre

“Reckoning, Remembering, Restoring: A Symposium on the History of Racial Violence in Kentucky” will take place at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center on Nov. 9 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.

‘Winnie the Pooh’ at the Lexington Children’s Theatre

Explore the Hundred Acre Wood when performances of “Winnie The Pooh” come to the Lexington Children’s Theatre on Nov. 9 and 10 at 2 p.m. $15-$20. 418 W Short St. LCTOnStage.org.

Festival Latino and Health Fair at Masterson Station Park

Originally planned for Sept. 27-29, Lexington’s Festival Latino and Health Fair will now take place on Nov. 9 from 2-10 p.m. at Masterson Station Park. Free. 3051 Leestown Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.

UK Men’s Basketball vs. Bucknell at Rupp Arena

Mark Pope and the UK men’s basketball squad will take on the Bucknell Bison in another early season tune-up at Rupp Arena on Nov. 9 at 4 p.m. Tickets from $35. 430 W Vine St. UKAthletics.com.

Wes Smith, Cody Lee Moomey Concert at Sky Bridge Station

Brother Smith’s Wes Smith and Illinois based singer Cody Lee Moomey will perform a concert together at Sky Bridge Station in the Red River Gorge on Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. 8 KY-715, Pine Ridge. facebook.com/events/1040358824218267.

Lexington Ballet Nutcracker Brunch at the Kentucky Castle

Enjoy a Nutcracker-themed brunch featuring performances from the Lexington Ballet at the Kentucky Castle on Nov. 10 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $60-$70. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.

Cider Fest at Wise Bird Cider

Wise Bird Cider will host its fourth annual Cider Fest on Nov. 10 from 12-8 p.m. featuring special tastings, the opportunity to meet some of the featured cider makers, and more. $35. 1170 Manchester St. kyciderdays.com.

Fall Mini Pies & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Learn step-by-step how to make mini fall-themed pies during a course at Harkness Edwards Vineyards on Nov. 10 from 1-2:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/1082021233255884.

Sake & Chocolate Pairing at The Void Sake Company

Decadence and craft will intertwine during a sake and chocolate pairing at The Void Sake Company on Nov. 10 from 2-5 p.m. $24-$48. 819 National Ave #120. TheVoidSake.com.

UK Volleyball vs. LSU at Memorial Coliseum

The UK volleyball team will face off against the LSU Tigers in its second match of the weekend at Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m. $10-$15. Ave of Champions. UKAthletics.com.