Holiday shopping markets, Balloon Festival & more: Lexington’s best weekend events

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, classical music performances,foodie events, art shows, theatre plays, and musicals, family-friendly events and more including holiday pop up markets where you can get a jump on Christmas shopping.

Art Exhibition: ‘Still, Life! Meaning and Mending in Contemporary Art’ at 21c

The opening reception for “Still, Life! Meaning and Mending in Contemporary Art’!” — an exhibition that explores art’s power to offer solace and insight for finding meaning and purpose within pervasive uncertainty — will take place at 21c Museum Hotel on Nov. 15 from 5-8 p.m. Free. 167 Main St. Facebook.com/Events/516640244671930.

LexArts Gallery Hop Pop-Up Market

In partnership with Arthouse Kentucky, Julietta Market is hosting a pop-up market during the LexArts Gallery Hop from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 15. At Arthouse Kentucky, 576 E. Third St., The Met on Midland, there will be local pop-up shops, music, food and more where you can get a jump on holiday shopping. facebook.com/events/357742623801270

Comedian Chris Porter at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Chris Porter, a finalist on season four of NBC’s “Last Coming Standing,” will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Nov. 15 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $20-$23. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Comedy Theatre Play: “As You Like It” at the Guignol Theatre

The UK Department of Theatre & Dance will perform William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” from inside the Guignol Theatre on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 16 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $14.40-$20.59. 465 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.

Blind Boys Of Alabama Concert at The Grand Theatre

Gospel quartet The Blind Boys of Alabama will perform at The Grand Theatre in Frankfort on Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. $55-$70. 308 St. Clair St, Frankfort. TheGrankKy.com.

Moon Taxi Concert at Manchester Music Hall

Nashville based indie rock group Moon Taxi will perform at Manchester Music Hall on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. $30-$100. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Play: ‘Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)‘ at the Carriage House Theatre

The Studio Players will host performances of “Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!)” at the Carriage House Theatre on Nov. 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m. $15-$25. 154 W Bell Ct. StudioPlayers.org/Christmas.

Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.

Eras Tour Goat Yoga at West Sixth Brewing

Taylor Swift is already looked upon as the G.O.A.T. (greatest of all time) by many, so it should come as no surprise that West Sixth is combining the two — literally — with Era’s Tour themed goat yoga classes on Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $30. 501 W Sixth St. Eventbrite.com.

Shaker Village Christmas Market

Regional artists will have plenty of Christmas cheer including fresh greenery, wooden artifacts, ceramics, hand-crafted baskets, metal work, fiber products, glass designs, apothecary items, jewelry and more at the 2024 Christmas Market at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd. in Harrodsburg. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 16 you can get a jump on holiday shopping and warm up around the fire pits and grab warm beverages, hot sandwiches and snacks from its kitchen. Admission to the Christmas Market is complimentary with paid admission to Shaker Village. shakervillageky.org

Holiday Market at The Kentucky Castle

Get a jump start on your holiday shopping and decorating during a specially curated market at The Kentucky Castle on Nov. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. $20-$30. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.

UK Football vs. Murray St. at Kroger Field

The UK football team will look for an in-state victory in its penultimate matchup of the season against Murray State at Kroger Field on Nov. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets from $15. 1540 University Dr. UKAthletics.com.

Kentucky Legends: Adolph Rupp at the Lexington Public Library

Kentucky Humanities’ “Kentucky Legends” series will see Ed Smith portray iconic Kentucky men’s basketball coach Adolph Rupp during a presentation at the Farish Theatre on Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Free, but registration suggested. 140 E Main St. Events.LexPubLib.org/Event/9681120.

Balloon Festival at Wildside Winery

Wildside Winery will host a balloon festival with hot air balloon rides, balloon wreaths, live music, and more on Nov. 16 from 4-9 p.m. Free. 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles. Facebook.com/Events/1087028856331270.

UK Women’s Basketball vs. Louisville at Memorial Coliseum

Kenny Brooks and the UK women’s basketball squad will face off against the rival Louisville Cardinals at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. Tickets from $12. Ave of Champions. UKAthletics.com.

Las Migas Concert at the Singletary Center

All Female Latin Grammy winning Flamenco band Las Migas will perform at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. $34. 405 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.

Lexington Chamber Orchestra Concert at Centenary Church

Marcello Cormio will lead the Lexington Chamber Orchestra in its first concert of the 2024-25 season at Centenary Church on Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation (students with an ID and children 12 and under are free). 2800 Tates Creek Rd. ChamberMusicLex.org/LCO.

Chili Cookoff at Country Boy Brewing

Country Boy Brewing’s annual chili cookoff benefiting God’s Pantry will take place inside the brewery’s Georgetown taproom on Nov. 17 from 1-4 p.m. $25 (Includes two drink tickets per competitor, crackers, serving spoons, and full reimbursement upon arrival to the cookoff). 101 Innovation Way, Georgetown. Eventbrite.com.

Santa’s Cookies & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Follow a step-by-step guide on how to make six elegant royal iced cookies fit for Saint Nick during a class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards on Nov. 17 at 1 p.m. $47. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Facebook.com/Events/1059647602561718.

UK Volleyball vs. Georgia at Memorial Coliseum

The UK volleyball team will go to battle against the Georgia Lady Bulldogs at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 17 at 1:30 p.m. From $10. Ave of Champions. UKAthletics.com.

Christmas Wreath Class at Chenault Vineyards

Learn how to make your own custom Christmas wreath during an interactive course at Chenault Vineyards on Nov. 17 from 2-4 p.m. $80. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Eventbrite.com.

Adeem The Artist Concert at The Burl

Knoxville-based country singer Adeem The Artist will perform at The Burl with support from Sug Daniels on Nov. 17 at 8 p.m. $17. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.