Lexington Music Awards, free Cosmik Fries, ‘The Princess and The Peas’ highlight the weekend
MMF Announcement Party
The Master Musicians Festival will unveil the lineup for its 27th annual July gathering on Jan. 24 at Jarfly Brewing in Somerset at 6 p.m. with live music from Johnny Conqueroo, Mama Said String Band and Eric Bolander along with “The Future is Now” telethon fundraiser for the event. In past years the summertime staple has played host to the likes of John Prine, Billy Strings, Willie Nelson and Amanda Shires, among others. Donations are requested upon entry, with festivities also be streamed live on the festival’s Facebook page. 103 W Mount Vernon St. in Somerset, Ky. mastermusiciansfestival.org
Lexington Detective Day
CluedUpp, the exciting outdoor detective game similar to a giant version of the board-game Clue, comes to Lexington on Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for “Sneaky Finders,” a “Peaky Blinders” inspired murder-mystery that will see over 100 teams compete to catch a “killer.” Tickets are $48 for a team of up to six people with children under 16 able to play for free. cluedupp.com.
Hopcat 12th Anniversary
HopCat will celebrate the 12 year anniversary of opening its maiden restaurant in Grand Rapids, Mi. at its downtown Lexington location all day Jan. 25 with special beers, free Cosmik Fries for everyone from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and a Cosmik Fries eating contest at 3 p.m. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. on Jan 25 and end at 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 26. 410 W Short St. facebook.com/events/2476030829308331/.
‘The Princess and The Peas’
The Lexington Children’s Theatre will help to define what it means to be super with four performances of “The Princess and the Peas” on Jan. 25-26. This weekend’s showtimes are at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Jan. 25 and at 2 p.m. on Jan. 26. Tickets are $15-20, with Saturday’s 7 p.m. show acting as a “pay what you can” event. 418 W Short St. lctonstage.org.
Sound Explorers
Sound Explorers, previously known as the Peanut Butter & Jelly Concert Series, returns to the Hummel Planetarium in Richmond from 2-3 p.m. on Jan. 25 featuring music from “Star Wars,” “Guardians of the Galaxy” “E.T.” performed by the Lexington Philharmonic, with projections of the moon and the stars as the backdrop of an out of this world experience. Tickets are $7. 4440 Kit Carson Dr. in Richmond. Facebook.com/events/1402480396569127/.
Chili Cook-Off
The American Heritage Girls will hold their 5th annual Chili Cook-Off at Cathedral of Christ the King on Jan. 26 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Those looking to contribute their chili into the cook-off don’t need to worry about registering, but must bring their concoctions to the church’s Hehman Hall by noon in a crockpot with an extension cord and spoon. For those looking to eat, tickets are $5 for individuals and $20 for families. 299 Colony Blvd. facebook.com/events/442595756420703/.
Bath Bomb Workshop
Learn how everyday household items like baking soda, corn starch, citric acid and essential oils can be crafted into relaxing bath bombs, or “fizzys,” at a workshop at Create art + play studio on Jan. 26 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $25. 193 Kentucky Ave. bit.ly/3aCYhtZ.
NOLA Sip & Paint
A taste of New Orleans will invade the Commonwealth on Jan. 26 with NOLA Sip & Paint, a New Orleans-inspired paint party, comes to Creaux from 2-5 p.m. The festive day party will feature gumbo and cajun corn dip with chips, a complimentary wine tasting by Markell-Bani Fine Wines, painting, live music, prizes and more. Tickets are $45 with optional wine vouchers costing another $15 each. Attendees must be 18 or older. 310 W Short St. facebook.com/events/creaux/cr%C4%93aux-sip-paint-nola-day-party/2496696213946955/.
Lexington Music Awards
Over 30 categories spanning Central Kentucky’s music industry will be honored during the sixth annual Lexington Music Awards at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center on Jan. 26 from 6-8 p.m. Lifetime Achievement Awards will be given out to the Lafayette High School Marching Band, the late Tony Briggs, Red Barn Radio’s Ed Commons and the UK Opera’s Everett McCorvey in addition to live performances during the awards from Ivy Rye, Phoebe White and house band the Mojo Tones. Tickets are $16. 300 E Third St. facebook.com/events/2452160528202304/.
Chinese New Year Celebration
The Kentucky Chinese American Association will celebrate the Chinese New Year on Jan. 26 from 4-9 p.m. at the Lexington Opera House with a holiday market featuring festive foods, crafts, traditional costumes and more along with Chinese folk music and dances to follow. Tickets are $15. 401 W Short St. kycaa.org.