Ho ho ho! The 17 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, theatre plays, holiday shopping markets, Lexington’s Christmas parade and three Morgan Wallen country music shows at Rupp Arena.
Lexington Mercantile Co. Holiday Market
The Lexington Mercantile Co. is hosting a holiday market featuring works from local vendors and makers on Dec. 3 from 5-9 p.m. and Dec. 4 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Manchester Music Hall, 899 Manchester St. In addition to handmade holiday shopping, local food trucks will be there. lexingtonmercantileco.com
Greyline Station Holiday and Birthday Block Party
The Greyline Station will celebrate its one-year anniversary with a holiday and block party Dec. 3 from 5-9 p.m. at the public marketplace, 101 W. Loudon Ave. There will be a DJ, free ornament decorating, 13 new local vendors to shop and Black Santa will be at the back garage doors of the Julietta Market. facebook.com/events/646394483195747
Matteo Lane at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Matteo Lane will perform at Comedy Off Broadway five times from Dec. 3-5. Show times are on Dec. 3 and 4 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15-20. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Morgan Wallen concert at Rupp Arena
Country music star Morgan Wallen will perform three concerts at Rupp Arena from Dec. 3-5. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. each night with music from special guests Hardy and Earnest. Tickets start at $173.27. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.
Woodford Theatre: ‘White Christmas’
The Woodford Theatre returns to its home stage in the Falling Springs Recreation and Arts Center, 275 Beasley Rd. in Versailles, for the first time since February 2020 with “White Christmas,” the stage adaptation of a classic 1954 movie starring Kentucky’s own Rosemary Clooney. The show is Dec. 3 to 19 with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16. Tickets are $15-$22. Call 859-873-0648 or visit woodfordtheatre.com.
Magnolia Boulevard concert at The Burl
Jam-fueled blues rockers Magnolia Boulevard will perform at the Burl on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. with support from Mt. Sterling based Swift Silver. Tickets are $16. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Lexington Christmas Parade
Santa Claus is coming to town, specifically downtown Lexington during the annual Christmas parade Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. The march will go down Main Street from Midland Avenue to Mill Street. downtownlex.com
‘Collage: A Holiday Spectacular’ at The Singletary Center
The UK School of Music and the Lexington Singers Children’s Choir will perform their 23rd annual “Collage” concert three times from Dec. 4 to 5 at the Singletary Center for the Arts. Show times are on Dec. 4 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $17-31. 405 Rose St. SCFAtickets.com.
Illuminated Evening at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
On Dec. 4, 11 and 18 from 5-8:00 p.m., Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill hosts the highlight of its holiday events with Illuminated Evening. The historic Harrodsburg village will have holiday music, bonfires and hot chocolate stations., an Elf Shop for holiday crafting and letter writing to Santa, wagon rides down the greenery lined Village road, holiday shopping, lights and visits with Mrs. Claus. Donations of new gloves, hats, scarves and non-perishable food are encouraged in place of the regular $5 admission. shakervillageky.org
Chrismas Bazaar: Holiday Night Market In Winchester
Abettor Brewing will host an indoor holiday night market on Dec. 4 from 5-9 p.m. with local craft vendors, live music, food from in-house kitchen “The Source,” and more. The event is free to attend. 123 N Highland St., Winchester. facebook.com/events/1300730017064430.
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, Tree Illumination Ceremony
Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate will hold a tree illumination ceremony on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m. The free event will also include a special performance by the Kentuckians Chorus. 120 Sycamore Rd. henryclay.org.
Pawhibition adoption event at the Lyric Theatre
Paws 4 The Cause, a non-profit dedicated to rescuing animals from extreme situations, will host it’s Pawhibition adoption event on Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Lyric Theatre. The event will also include jazz music from Brian McKinney and Threo. Tickets are $40. 300 E Third St. LexingtonLyric.com.
Harrodsburg’s Ragged Edge Community Theatre: ‘A Christmas Carol’
For the 10th straight year, the Ragged Edge Community Theatre will host Allan Barlow’s one man performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $12. 111 South Main St, Harrodsburg. RaggedEdgeTheatre.org.
Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute concert at The Burl
Rock’n rollers Mojothunder will perform Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 album Pronounced in full alongside their own originals at The Burl on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Brunch with Santa at the Kentucky Castle
Enjoy brunch with Santa Clause at the Kentucky Castle, 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles Dec. 5 at noon. In the Grand Ballroom there will be storytime and photos with Santa. $75. thekentuckycastle.com
Austin City Saloon 40th anniversary weekend
Austin City Saloon will wrap up it’s 40th anniversary weekend with a tribute to it’s namesake, Greg Austin, on Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. Artists performing will include George Molton, Sydney Adams, Clark Kissick, Donovan Howard and others. There is no price of admission, but donations are welcomed. 2350 Woodhill Dr. facebook.com/events/268142478666244.
Mannheim Steamroller at Richmond’s EKU Center for the Arts
Last year was the first time in 35 years Mannheim Steamroller has not been able to present a holiday tour. It is back this year and rolling into Richmond’s EKU Center for the Arts, 822 Hall Dr., at 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Tickets are $44.50 to $89.50 by calling 859-622-7469 or visiting ekucenter.com.
This story was originally published December 3, 2021 at 6:00 AM.