Need plans for Valentine’s weekend? Here are 14 possibilities around Lexington
Greg Morton
Greg Morton, a performer of 35 years who’s opened up for the likes of Celine Dion, Harry Connick Jr. and Luther Vandrosson in addition to being on the season 14 premiere of America’s Got Talent, will perform at Comedy Off Broadway from Feb. 13-16. Showtimes are at 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 13, 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Feb. 14-15, and 7:15 p.m. on Feb. 16. Tickets are $15-23. You must be 18 or older to attend. 161 Lexington Green Circle Suite C4. comedyoffbroadway.com.
The Steeldrivers
Fresh off the release of their new album Bad For You, The Steeldrivers will return to Lexington to perform on Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. with local support from Eric Bolander. Tickets are $22.50-35 plus fees. You must be 18 or older to attend. 899 Manchester Street. manchestermusichall.com.
Luke Combs
Award-winning and chart-topping country music star Luke Combs returns to Lexington on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. for a show at Rupp Arena, the artist’s first in town since helping close out the first Red, White and Boom moved inside the arena from Whitaker Bank Ballpark, in 2018. Tickets are sold out. 430 West Vine Street. rupparena.com.
Hi-5
After being joined by special guest Melissa Etheridge last weekend at the Cellar Bar and Grille in Lansdowne, Hi-5 will return to action on Feb. 14 at 9 p.m. at the Tipsy Cow Bar. 3130 Maple Leaf Drive Suite 160. facebook.com/events/472408850102341/.
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the Lexington Ballet Company will present William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” at the Lexington Opera House, 401 W Short St. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 15. lexingtonballet.org
Titanic
Rock House Brewing’s movie night returns on Feb. 15 with a free showing of Titanic at 7 p.m. The event is open to all ages. 119 Luigart Court. facebook.com/events/494107848179200/.
Romantic tea at Waveland
Waveland State Historic site, 225 Waveland Museum Ln, will host two tea gatherings on Valentine’s Day. Teas will be in the mansion on fine china and include a savory food, not to mention the delicious tea served by period dressed interpreters. Reservations required for the two sittings: 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m. Feb. 14. Cost is $30.00 per person. parks.ky.gov/lexington/parks/historic/waveland-state-historic-site
Valentine’s Day concert
The University of Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will present a Valentine’s Day concert featuring works from Cinderella, Daphnis and Chloe, and Mozart’s Coronation Mass. The evening filled with passion and fairy tale romances is 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose St. finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center
Love Canon
Virginia-based bluegrass troupe Love Canon will bring their string-fed reinterpretations of some of the biggest musical hits of the 1980s to The Burl on Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. Opening for the band will be Hancock & Shouse, a new project comprised of Arthur Hancock, formerly of the Wooks, and Chris Shouse, formerly of The 23 String Band. Tickets are $12 plus fees. You must be 18 or older to enter. 375 Thompson Road. theburlky.com.
Tribute to Townes Van Zandt
A bevy of Central Kentucky musicians including Eric Bolander, Eric Cummins, Grits & Soul and others will pay tribute to the music of Townes Van Zandt on Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at The Burl. Tickets are $10, with proceeds benefiting the Hope Center. You must be 18 or older to attend. 375 Thompson Road. theburlky.com.
Gravy Challenge
Country Boy Brewing will close out its eight year anniversary celebrations with its second annual gravy cook-off on Feb. 16 from 1-4 p.m. at the brewery’s Georgetown taproom. The cookoff competition is free for all guests and open to all ages to attend, with charitable donations being accepted on-site. Tradtional gravy (sausage) and non-traditional (chocolate, chorizo, etc.) are the categories and will be available to sample. 101 Innovation Way in Georgetown. facebook.com/events/429340614641307/.
Artists’ Tour
Visual artists Sarah Madison Brown, Christina Conroy, Holly M. Graham, Josh Doss and Mark Williams will lead tours taking a deep dive into their latest installations at the Loudon House on Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. The event is hosted by the Lexington Art League and is free for all ages to attend. 209 Castlewood Drive. facebook.com/events/204371754038222/.
CKYO Teen Arts Festival
The Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra will host a Teen Arts Festival on Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. inside ArtsPlace and features three performances – preparatory string and concert orchestras, jazz rep and jazz arts orchestras, and repertory and symphony orchestras with concerto soloists Jezreel Houtz and Alexander Auer. Tickets are $8-13 plus fees. 161 North Mill Street. facebook.com/events/170912097529219/.
Floral Arranging Workshop
State & Arrow Design Co. will host a floral arranging workshop at 5 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Forage plant boutique. Tickets are $75 per person and include drinks and music. 810 North Limestone. Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/31ThX8R.