A visit from Spongebob and the Globetrotters highlight weekend events

LexArts HOP

Stroll downtown and observe over 30 exhibits during the first LexArts gallery hop of the year on Jan. 17 from 5-8 p.m. The free event begins at 5 p.m. at most venues (and before for some) and extends late into the night. Gallery hop guides are available at LexArts on Mill and 161 North Mill Street. Galleryhoplex.com.

Alumni Artist Exhibit

The Artist’s Attic art studio will celebrate its 32-year anniversary and alumni artist showcase on Jan. 17 from 5-8 p.m. at its downtown loft space. Artists being featured include Kelly Brewer, David Carter, Ma Chao, Marcia Cone, Patsy Corns, Mitch Curd, Ed Fish Dixon and Glenda Earnest. The event is free to attend. 401 West Main Street Suite 401. Theartistsattic.org.

Harlem Globetrotters

Legendary basketball trickshot extraordinaires the Harlem Globetrotters will be bringing their outrageously skillful and funny antics to Rupp Arena on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25.50-$115.50. 430 West Vine Street. Rupparena.com.

Pulp Fiction

Rock House Brewing will host a viewing of classic Quentin Tarantino film “Pulp Fiction” on Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend. 119 Luigart Court. Facebook.com/events/579058365988455/.

Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band

Enjoy an evening of Beatles music – with a twist – when Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Bluegrass Band performs at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Jan. 17 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. The band will perform hits from throughout the legendary British band’s discography with a unique bluegrass instrumentation. Tickets are $18. 405 Rose Street. Finearts.uky.edu/singletary-center.

Them Coulee Boys

Rootsy and harmony-rich Wisconsin folk band Them Coulee Boys will return to Lexington to make their debut at Cosmic Charlie’s on Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. The band will be joined for the evening by newgrass troupe Fireside Collective. Ticket prices are yet to be determined. You must be 18 or older to enter. 105 West Loudon Avenue. Cosmic-charlies.com.

Steep Canyon Rangers

Fiery North Carolina-based string band Steep Canyon Rangers will take the stage at Manchester Music Hall on Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. The band is set to release their latest album Be Still Moses with the Asheville Symphony Orchestra on March 6. Tickets are $20-$32 and you must be 18 or older to enter. 899 Manchester Street. Manchestermusichall.com.

Look, No Hans!

The Studio Players at the Lexington Community Theatre will open a string of performances of Michael Pertwee and John Chapman’s “Look, No Hans!” this weekend, with shows running through Feb. 2. This weekend’s performances will take place at 8 p.m. Jan. 16-18 and 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 19. Tickets are $11-20. 154 W Bell Court. Etix.com/ticket/v/8513/singletary-center?listAll=true.

The Spongebob Musical

Beloved Nickelodeon animated series “Spongebob Squarepants” will come to life during performances of the Spongebob Musical at the Lexington Opera House from Jan. 17-19. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 17, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 18, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 19. Tickets are $35-125. Lexingtonoperahouse.com/.