Six things to do this weekend: Capitol Steps, Big Blue Madness, PRHBTN, more ...

By Harriett Hendren

October 13, 2016 9:54 AM

Capitol Steps

The comedy troupe takes on candidates from both sides of the aisle in this heated political year. Show time is 7 p.m. Sunday at the Singletary Center for the Arts, 405 Rose Street. Tickets are $40. 859-257-4929. Finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center.

PRHBTN

The Loudoun House hosts a celebration of the annual street art festival from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at 209 Castlewood Drive, with local food vendors and live music. Stick around for the after party, from 9 p.m. to midnight, with music and dancing in the courtyard. Ellie Herring, Coughinz, and Hammuh will perform. For a map of new and existing PRHBTN murals around Lexington, go to Lexingtonartleague.org.

‘An Intimate Moment with William Hamilton’

A collection of works by the former New Yorker cartoonist and playwright, including many pieces never publicly shown, is on view through Nov. 6 at the Headley-Whitney Museum of Art, 4435 Old Frankfort Pike. Admission is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors and students; free for ages 10 and younger. 859-255-6653. Headley-whitney.org.

Party for The Pumpkins Fall Festival

See decorated pumpkins of all sizes, enjoy live music and family-friendly activities, from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Arboretum, 500 Alumni Drive. Admission is $7, $5 for Kentucky Children’s Garden season pass holders. 859-257-6955. Arboretum.ca.uky.edu.

Big Blue Madness

You might want to steer clear of Rupp Arena at 7 p.m. on Friday unless you’re one of the thousands of fans holding a ticket to this sold-out event. Wildcat fans will be on hand to witness the first open practice for the University of Kentucky’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. UKathletics.com.

Mount Sterling Court Days

One of Kentucky’s oldest festivals is from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday through Monday in downtown Mount Sterling. You’ll find everything from antiques and flea market items to food and live music. Mtsterlingcourtdays.com.

This story was originally published October 13, 2016 at 9:54 AM with the headline "Six things to do this weekend: Capitol Steps, Big Blue Madness, PRHBTN, more ...."