The 12 best things to do in and around Lexington this weekend
Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts, comedy shows by Gabriel Iglesias and Katt Williams at Rupp Arena, local theatre plays, an antique and garden show and workshop, a half marathon and 5K benefit and UK Opera Theatre at the Lexington Opera House.
UK Opera Theatre: ‘La Boheme’
The University of Kentucky Opera Theatre will present one of the most popular operas of all time, “La Boheme,” at the Lexington Opera House. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. March 4-5 and 2 p.m. March 5. Tickets are $17-$87. lexingtonoperahouse.com
Blue Grass Trust Antique & Garden Show at Alltech Arena
The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2022 Antique & Garden show will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on March 4, 5 and 6. Activities include antique browsing, seasonal floral displays, designer vignettes and daily complementary lectures like keynote speaker Christopher Spitzmiller. Tickets are $25-175. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. bluegrasstrust.org.
Clifford the Big Red Dog at Movie Tavern
The Movie Tavern’s family film series continues March 4-6 with showings of Clifford The Big Red Dog. Show times are daily at 11 a.m. Tickets are $3. 150 Langley Dr. facebook.com/events/1561680870832572.
Greyline Station Block Party
Over 50 local businesses will be at Greyline Station for a block party on March 4 from 5-9 p.m. This month’s block party theme is “Women in Small Business” in honor of International Women’s month. One Parent Scholar House will also be on site taking donations of toilet paper and cleaning supplies. The event is free to attend. 101 W Loudon Ave. facebook.com/events/959214364735806.
Ryan Sickler at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Ryan Sickler will perform at Comedy Off Broadway four times between March 4 and 5. Show times are on March 4 and 5 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Tickets are $20-25. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Asbury University Theatre play: ‘Electra’
The Asbury University Theatre will present three showings of “Electra” this weekend at the Greathouse Theatre. Show times are on March 4 at 7:30 p.m. and March 5 at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7-12. 1 Macklem Dr, Wilmore. OnTheStage.Tickets/Asbury-University.
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias show at Rupp Arena
Comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, who in 2018 was was included in The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 40 Comedy Players,” will perform at Rupp Arena on March 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.
Lucky Leprechaun Half Marathon, 10 Miler, & 5K
The fifth annual Lucky Leprechaun half marathon, 10 miler, & 5K benefiting The Foster Care Council of Kentucky and The Woodford Humane Society will take place on March 5 at 8:30 a.m. at Falling Springs Recreation Center. Tickets are $45-80. 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles. RunSignUp.com.
Sow Like a Pro seed starting workshop
Learn the basics of growing your own veggies, herbs, & flowers from seed during the sow like a pro workshop at Wilson Nurseries on March 5 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Tickets are $15. 3690 East-West Connector, Frankfort. Eventbrite.com.
Comedy play at the Lyric: ‘Thick Thighs & Sweet Potato Pies’
The Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center, 300 E Third St. will show the comedy play “Thick Thighs & Sweet Potato Pies” March 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets for the heartfelt comedy about a family restaurant struggling to stay open post the pandemic are $30-$40. lexingtonlyric.com
Comedian Katt Williams show at Rupp Arena
Comedian and Emmy Award winning actor Katt Williams, who’s comedy career spans more than 20 years and has started in movies, will bring his World War III tour to Rupp Arena on March 5 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $62.50. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.
John R. Miller Concert at The Burl
John R. Miller, Tiffany Williams and Dave Shoemaker will perform at The Burl on March 5 at 8 p.m. during a pre-party for Laurel Cove Music Festival coming to Pineville in June. Tickets are $12. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
