Mannheim Steamroller Christmas concert highlights 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 like Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert at the Lexington Opera House or Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Southern Lights at the Kentucky Horse Park
The Kentucky Horse Park’s Southern Lights will be available to view this weekend nightly from 5:30-10 p.m. $35 per carload. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KHPFoundation.org/southern-lights.
Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show
The long-running Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show will remain in operation this weekend nightly from 6:30-9 p.m. Set your car radios to 89.5 FM while driving through to hear a narration of the story of Christmas set to the changing lights. 1748 Abbington Hill. Facebook.com/JonesFamilyLights.
John Prine Tribute Concert at The Burl
Abby Hamilton, Brother Smith, Grayson Jenkins, Ole 60’s Jacob Young, and others will pay tribute to the music of John Prine with a concert at The Burl on Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. A showing of the 2001 film “Daddy And Them” starring Prine will precede the show at Burl Brew at 5 p.m. $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
10 Foot Pole Reunion Concert at The Green Lantern
Longtime Lexington band 10 Foot Pole will host a reunion concert at The Green Lantern on Dec. 27 at 9 p.m. 495 W 3rd St. Facebook.com/Events/1706446576872843?active_tab=about.
Comedian Heather Shaw at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Heather Shaw, who’s been featured on programs like “The Today Show” and “The Tamron Hall Show,” will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 28 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $20-$25. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Lexington Farmers Market at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park
The Lexington Farmers Market will gather at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on Dec. 28 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 251 W Main St. LexingtonFarmersMarket.com.
UK Women’s Basketball vs. Western Kentucky at Memorial Coliseum
The UK women’s basketball team will face off against the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers in their final tilt before SEC play begins at Historic Memorial Coliseum on Dec. 28 at 4 p.m. The game will also be televised on the SEC Network+. $10-$15. Ave of Champions. UKAthletics.com.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Concert at the Lexington Opera House
The GRAMMY winner Chip Davis’ holiday classic “Mannheim Steamroller Christmas” will be performed at the Lexington Opera House on Dec. 29 at 7:30 p.m. From $53.50. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com