The 11 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, a wellness party, theatre plays, a mediums, psychics gatherings, the Lexington Theatre Company’s Broadway concert and a wedding show at The Central Bank Center.
Make baskets, drink beer at the Living Arts & Science Center
Basket weaving and beer at the Living Arts & Science Center? You read that right, it’s Crafts on Tap: Basket Weaving. Learn how to weave your own egg basket to take home while sipping on beer and wine Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Must be 21 or older obviously and all materials are supplied with the $40 fee ($35 members). 362 North Martin Luther King Boulevard. lasclex.org
Jay Pharoah at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Jay Pharoah, known for six seasons on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” his recurring roles on ABC’s “A Million Little Things” and Fox’s “Family Guy,” will perform at Comedy Off Broadway five times from Jan. 7-9. Show times are on Jan. 7 and 8 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. and Jan. 9 at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
‘The Tragedy Of MacBeth’ at the EKU Center For The Arts
A joint production of William Shakespear’s epic “The Tragedy Of MacBeth” from EKU’s Appalachian Shakespeare Center and the Blackbird Dance Theatre will take place at the EKU Center For The Arts in Richmond six times from Jan. 7-16. This weekend’s show times for the play directed by Matthew Johnson and Jenny Fitzpatrick are on Jan. 7 and 8 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-20. 828 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUcenter.com.
Western Kentucky Tornado benefit concert in Pikeville
Nicholas Jamerson & The Morning Jays will perform with special guests Leah Blevins and Clark Sexton during a Western Kentucky tornado benefit concert at Broken Throne Brewing’s Great Hall in Pikeville on Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 with all proceeds going toward Muhlenberg County tornado relief. 211 Main St, Pikeville. facebook.com/events/434157188190016.
Trippin Roots, Sydney Adams and Wicked Peace concert at The Burl
Four diverse Kentucky bands will clash when country queen Sydney Adams, roots rockers Trippin Roots, indie rockers Wicked Peace and pop rock outfit Rags & Riches take over the Burl on Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10-15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Mediums, psychics at the Central Kentucky Mystical Market
Mediums, psychics and a variety of metaphysical vendors, local artisans crafters will be at the Clarion Hotel Conference Center, 1950 Newtown Pike, for the Central Kentucky Mystical Market. Admission is $3 for one day, $5 for both; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Jan. 8 and noon-5 p.m., Jan. 9. There will be a free gallery reading on Jan. 8. facebook.com/events/2137777103041658
Camp Nelson National Monument Winter Lecture Series
Learn about Black troops in Civil War cinema during the inaugural congregation of the Camp Nelson National Monument’s free winter lecture series in Nicholasville on Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. Historian Jared Frederick, an instructor of history at Penn State Altoona and the author of seven books, will lead the discussion. 6614 Old Danville Rd. Loop 2, Nicholasville. facebook.com/events/2076686202483581.
Beginner mosaic tile workshop in Danville
The Soul Star Mosaic Workshop is for beginners at Plaid Elephant Books in Danville on Jan. 8 from 1-4 p.m. Attendees will pick a word tile to build a beautiful piece of mosaic artwork around. Tickets are $50 and include all supplies. 116 N Third St, Danville. facebook.com/events/1117750395632241.
Lexington Theatre Company’s ‘Concert With The Stars’
The Lexington Theatre Company’s “Concert With The Stars,” a cabaret-style concert of show tunes combined with behind-the-scenes stories from the guest stars, will take place at the Lexington Opera House on Jan. 8 at 8 p.m. This year’s Broadway stars include Lexington’s own Rebecca Covington Webber along with her husband Donald Webber, Jr. and Jeremy Landon Hays. Tickets are $31-66. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
Lexington Wedding Expo
Local wedding pros from bridal salons to wedding planners will be at the Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St., for the Lexington Wedding Expo. Experts for every price range will be on hand, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m-4 p.m. Tickets are $10-$75. lexingtonweddingexpos.com
Wrestling legend Mick Foley comedy show at Rock House Brewing
Former WWE wrestler and hall of famer Mick Foley will be at Rock House Brewing on Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. telling a mix of comedy and stories from the road. Tickets are $30-75. 119 Luigart Ct. facebook.com/events/439251467639413.
This story was originally published January 7, 2022 at 6:00 AM.