The 11 best things to do in and around Lexington this sweet Valentine’s 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, Valentine’s Day weekend plans or Galentine’s events and dinners and the Broadway Live Series returning to the Lexington Opera House with a theatre play.

‘Waitress’ play at the Opera House

Lexington Opera House will host five showings of the Broadway Live theater production “Waitress,” about a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and rocky marriage, between Feb. 11 and 13. Show times are on Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 12 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $60. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Valentine’s Dinner And Live Music At Chenault Vineyards

Enjoy a Valentine’s dinner and live music at Chenault Vineyards on Feb. 11, 12 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. The menu includes baked brie in a pastry with fresh fruit, salad with champagne vinaigrette, prime rib or a salmon filet with whipped potatoes and steamed asparagus, and chocolate torte with raspberry coulis or French cheesecake. Music will come from Brandon Grant on Feb. 11, Carrie & Taylor on Feb. 12 and Bobby James on Feb. 13. Tickets are $65. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Chenault Vineyards on Eventbrite.com.

Valentine’s Painting With A Twist

Painting With A Twist has several Valentine-themed classes this weekend including “Cosmic Love,” “Latte Love,” “Love Ripple” and “My Gnome & Only.” All cost between $40-50 to participate and include all necessary supplies. 2573 Richmond Rd, #320. PaintingWithATwist.com/Studio/Lexington/Calendar/.

The Art of Exchange Collaborative Concert At The Singletary Center

The UK Department of Theater and Dance and the School of Music will present “The Art of Exchange,” s concert merging Big Band, baroque, choral, electronic and percussion music with modern, jazz, hip-hop and classical dance styles, at the Singletary Center For The Arts Feb. 11-13. Show times on Feb. 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $3-15. 405 Rose St. FineArts.uky.edu.

Galentine’s Day At The Kentucky Castle

Enjoy cocktails and treats with your gal pals during the Kentucky Castle’s Galentine’s Day event Feb. 12 at 10 a.m., noon or 2 p.m. Over 15 vendors will be on site selling their wares including Clay Slay Jewelry, Maker’s Mark and Blush Boutique, among others. Tickets are $25 and include one cocktail, treats and one 4x6 photo at a Galentine’s themed photo booth. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. Eventbrite.com.

Galentine’s Charcuterie And Wine Class at Harkness-Edwards Vineyards

Learn the ins and outs of charcuterie during Sweet And Sassy Ashley’s Galentine’s charcuterie and wine class at Harkness-Edwards Vineyards on Feb. 12 at noon and 3 p.m. Each participant will get one glass of wine to drink while crafting their own galentine’s themed charcuterie board. Tickets are $56. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Sweet-And-Sassy-Ashleys-Llc.Square.Site/.

Galentine’s Day Pop-Up Market At Rock House Brewing

Thrifty Bittie and diggs by d will host a Valentine’s pop-up market at Rock House Brewing on Feb. 12 from 2-6 p.m. with vintage finds, a live DJ, food from Boonedog’s food truck and more. The event is free to attend. 119 Luigart Ct. Facebook.com.

Love Local Block Party at Greyline Station

The monthly block party, rescheduled because of last weekend’s ice storm, will be 5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 11 at Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave. This month’s theme is “Love Local” with 50+ small businesses offering food, drinks, music and wares. Facebook.com.

Bulls, Bands & Barrels At The Kentucky Horse Park

Rising country star and U.S. Navy veteran Zach Bryan will perform during Bulls, Bands & Barrels at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. A rodeo and music from Kentuckians Cole Chaney and Logan Halstead will precede Bryan’s performance. Tickets were $15-40 but are currently sold out. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. BullsBandsAndBarrels.com.

Neo Soul Nights At The Grand Reserve

Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend during Neo Soul Nights at The Grand Reserve on Feb. 12 at 9 p.m. with music from world-renowned violinist, Maestro J. & Friends, along with poetry, painting, live DJs, couples giveaways and more. Tickets are $40-350. You must be 30 or older to attend. 903 Manchester St. Eventbrite.com.

OutKast Tribute Concert At The Burl

Louisville based band The Jesse Lees will perform a tribute to Atlanta based hip-hop icons Outkast at The Burl on Feb. 13 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

This story was originally published February 11, 2022 at 6:00 AM.