Comedy and the Polar Plunge: The 11 best things to do in, 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, kid-friendly events, art events, theatre plays, comedy shows, the Polar Plunge and more.
‘7,500+ Miles’ Art Exhibition at Boyd’s Station Gallery in Cynthiana
Boyd’s Station Gallery is hosting ‘7,500+ Miles’, an exhibition featuring the felted works, photographs, journal entries, watercolor sketches, and backpacking gear of Kris Grenier, through March 5. The free-to-view gallery is open this weekend on Feb. 17 from 4-8 p.m., Feb. 18 from 12-6 p.m. and Feb. 19 from 12-4 p.m. 203 E Pike St, Cynthiana. BoydsStation.org/BoydsStationGallery.
Comedian Ian Bagg at Comedy Off Broadway
Canadian comedian Ian Bagg will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Feb. 17 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Feb. 18 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $16-20. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Voctave concert at the Norton Center in Danville
A cappella collective Voctave will perform at the Norton Center for the Arts in Danville on Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $19-49. 600 W Walnut St, Danville. NortonCenter.com.
Live Music at Manchester Music Hall
Manchester Music Hall will be busy all weekend long with a tribute to Goose Creek Symphony on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. ($20), The Mountain Goats and Lilly Hiatt on Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. ($40-80) and Elle King on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. (currently sold out). 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Lexington Polar Plunge at Texas Roadhouse
Have the chill of a lifetime during the 2023 iteration of the Lexington Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics Kentucky at the Texas Roadhouse on Richmond Road on Feb. 18 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. You must raise at least $75 to plunge, or $50 for junior plungers. 3116 Richmond Rd. SOKy.org/LexingtonPlunge.
‘Stages And Waves’ documentary at Rock House Brewing
Morehead State University instructor and filmmaker Steven Middleton will present his documentary film “Stages And Waves” examining the changes in life and the arts brought on by COVID-19 at Rock House Brewing on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend. 119 Luigart Ct. Facebook.com.
Lexington Philharmonic concert at the Singletary Center
The Lexington Philharmonic will perform Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s “Symphony No. 1”, Béla Bartók’s “Viola Concerto” and Edward Elgar’s “Enigma Variations” at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $11-75. 405 Rose St. LexPhil.org.
Comedians Drew Lynch, Fortune Feimster at the Lexington Opera House
Comedian Drew Lynch will perform at the Lexington Opera House on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. followed by fellow comedian Fortune Feimster on Feb. 19 at 5 and 8 p.m. Tickets to each show start at $29.50. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
Winter Makers Market at the Central Bank Center
Over 90 local artists, crafters, and other vendors will be gathered at the Central Bank Center for a winter makers market on Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. The event is free to attend. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra concert at the Singletary Center
The Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra’s 75th season will continue with a performance during the CKYO Teen Arts Festival at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Feb. 19. At 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $8-13. 405 Rose St. CKYO.org.
Scott Mulvahill & Ben Sollee concert at The Burl
Masterful musicians Scott Mulvahill and Ben Sollee will perform together at The Burl on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.