‘A Christmas Story’ musical, Reo Speedwagon: 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, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, classical music performances,foodie events, 5K benefit races, theatre plays, and musicals, family-friendly events and more including holiday pop up markets where you can get a jump on Christmas shopping.
Holly Day Market at Alltech Arena
The Junior League of Lexington will host a Holly Day Market with jewelry, clothes, toys, books, holiday decorations, ornaments, art, food, and more at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Nov. 22 from 5-9 p.m., Nov. 23 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Nov. 24 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $15-$25. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. Lexington.JL.org.
UK Men’s Basketball vs. Jackson State at Rupp Arena
Koby Brea and the UK men’s basketball team will take the court against the Jackson State Tigers at Rupp Arena on Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. From $27. 430 W Vine St. UKAthletics.com.
Comedian Jon Rudnitsky at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian and actor Jon Rudnitsky will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Nov. 22 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Nov. 23 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $15-$18. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Theatre Musical: ‘A Christmas Story’ at the Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Theatre Company will perform the holiday classic “A Christmas Story” at the Lexington Opera House on Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m., Nov. 23 at 1 and 7:30 p.m., and Nov. 24 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. From $36. 401 W Short St. LexingtonTheatreCompany.org.
Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park
The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Nov. 23 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.
Burlesque Bingo at Wise Bird Cider
Wise Bird Cider Co. will host a jaw dropping round of burlesque bingo on Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. $10. 1170 Manchester St. Eventbrite.com.
Southern Lights Stroll/5K at the Kentucky Horse Park
Break out your running shoes and get a sneak peek of the Southern Lights during the 22nd annual Southern Lights Stroll and 5K at the Kentucky Horse Park on Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. $30-$40. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KHPFoundation.org.
Reo Speedwagon Concert at Rupp Arena
Iconic rock band Reo Speedwagon will bring hits like “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “Ridin’ The Storm Out” to Rupp Arena with support from Loverboy on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Lexington Philharmonic Concert at the Singletary Center
The Lexington Philharmonic will perform Mary D. Watkins’ “Five Movements in Color,” Dolores White’s “Give Birth to the Dream,” and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Piano Concerto No. 2” during a concert at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Nov. 23 at 7:30 p.m. $11-$28. 405 Rose St. LexPhil.org.
Sheryl Crow Tribute Concert at The Burl
Singers like Abby Hamilton, Katie Toupin, Magnolia Boulevard’s Maggie Noëlle, and Emily Jamerson will pay tribute to Sheryl Crow during a tribute concert at The Burl on Nov. 23 at 8 p.m. $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K & 5K at Mereworth Farm
The 9th annual Gobbler Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K benefiting New Vocations Racehorse Adoption will take place at Mereworth Farm on Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m. $48-$85. 719 Dolan Ln. RunSignUp.com.
UK Volleyball vs. Arkansas at Memorial Coliseum
The UK volleyball team will take on the Arkansas Razorbacks at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Nov. 24 at 4 p.m. $10-$15. Ave of Champions. UKAthletics.com.
Canadian Brass Concert at the EKU Center
North of the border quartet Canadian Brass will perform at the EKU Center for the Arts on Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. $30. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUCenter.com.
This story was originally published November 20, 2024 at 5:00 AM.