The 10 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, a jewelry show, a play by Woodford Theatre, free jazz music at Berea’s Pinnacle Jazzfest and a ballet performance of “Snow White” by the Lexington Ballet.
Lexington Comic & Toy Convention at the Central Bank Center
Lexington Comic Con returns to the Central Bank Center from March 24-27 with celebrity guests, local and nationally known artists, exhibitors and vendors of all things pop culture. Tickets are $30-50. 430 W Vine St. LexingtonComicCon.com.
Lexington Rock, Gem And Jewelry Show
The Blue Grass Gem and Mineral Club will host the Lexington Rock, Gem And Jewelry Show from March 25-27 at the Clarion Hotel-North’s conference center. The show will be open on March 25 from 4-8 p.m., March 26 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and March 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $5. 1950 Newtown Pike. Bggamc.Homestead.com/Lexington-Rock-Gem-and-Jewelry-Show.html.
Old Crow Medicine Show Bluegrass concert in Richmond
Award-winning bluegrass group Old Crow Medicine Show will perform at the EKU Center for the Arts on March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35-75. 822 Hall Dr, Richmond. EKUCenter.com.
Ian Noe Album release concerts at The Burl
Beattyville born country musician Ian Noe will celebrate the release of his new album “River Fools & Mountain Saints” at The Burl on March 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. Both shows are currently sold out. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Elvie Shane concert at Manchester Music Hall
Caneyville, Ky. born country artist Elvie Shane — a 2016 contestant on “American Idol” who later signed with BBR Music Group in 2020 — will perform at Manchester Music Hall on March 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Woodford Theatre play: ‘Barefoot In The Park’
The Woodford Theatre will present Neil Simon’s timeless comedy “Barefoot In The Park” the next three weekends. This weekend’s show times are on March 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. and March 27 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-22. 275 Beasley Dr, Versailles. WoodfordTheatre.com.
Pinnacle Jazzfest of Berea at Boone Tavern
The Pinnacle Jazzfest of Berea will take place at the historic Boone Tavern on March 26 from 1-10:30 p.m. with music from The Michael Cruse Band, Will Boyd and Kelle Jolly, The Bruce Lewis Trio and the James Powell Quartet. There will also be a masterclass and open jazz jam hosted by Cruse along with a children’s coloring station and artist vendors. The event is free to attend. 100 N Main St, Berea. facebook.com/events/415664316710946.
‘Snow White’ by The Lexington Ballet the Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Ballet will perform “Snow White” at the Lexington Opera House on March 26 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets start at $30. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com
Buddy Guy concert at the Lexington Opera House
Originally scheduled for Aug. 21, 2021, legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy will perform at the Lexington Opera House on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. Per Holly’s team, proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or negative test result 48 hours prior to show time is required to enter. Tickets are $95.50. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
NP Presley album release concert at The Burl
NP Presley and The Criminal Enterprise Band — led by the only living, touring relative of Elvis Presley — will celebrate the release of its new album “Seven & A Half Heads Tall” and return home from a month-long European tour with a show at The Burl on March 27 at 5 p.m. with support from the Rachel Crowe Band, FBA and Kageman. Tickets are $10. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
This story was originally published March 25, 2022 at 6:00 AM.