The 12 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, storytelling festivals, theatre plays, cars shows, ballet performances, beer cheese contests and Mickey Mouse at Rupp Arena.
Disney On Ice at Rupp Arena
Disney On Ice will present “Let’s Celebrate” at Rupp Arena five times between May 13 and 15. Show times are on May 13 at 7 p.m., May 14 at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and May 15 at 1 p.m. Tickets start at $20. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.
Paris Storytelling Festival
Hear tales from some of the region’s best storytellers during the Paris Storytelling Festival in downtown Paris from May 13-15. The free event (with the exception of Friday night’s feature, $10; and Saturday’s horse farm tour, $20; and dinner & stories, $35) will feature storytellers like Woodsongs’ Michael Johnathon, Adam Booth, Kim Weitkamp, Regi Carpenter, Octavia Sexton and Sky Bird. 509 Pleasant St, Paris. ParisStoryFest.com.
Moonlite Mile concert at Wildcat Willy’s Distillery
Sandy Hook based bluegrass band Moonlite Mile will perform at Wildcat Willy’s Distillery in Winchester on May 13 at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend. 31 E Broadway St, Winchester. facebook.com/events/657555062129603.
Comedian Matt Rife at Comedy Off Broadway
Los Angeles via Columbus, Oh. comedian Matt Rife will perform at Comedy Off Broadway twice on both May 13 and 14 with show times at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. each night. Tickets are $13-15. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
30 Plays in 60 Minutes at the Carriage House Theatre
The Studio Players will present “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes)” by Greg Allen and directed by Steve Meadows. The 15-actor ensemble aim to perform 30 plays in only 60 minutes at 8 p.m. May 13-14 and 2:30 p.m. May 15 at the Carriage House Theatre. Tickets are $11-20. 154 W Bell Ct. studioplayers.org
Police Academy Car Show at Northeast Christian Church
The Lexington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association will host a car show with food and vendors on-site at Northeast Christian Church on May 14 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free to attend. 990 Star Shoot Pkwy. facebook.com/events/1332787913867955.
Aid The Industry Wish Fest at Wildside Winery
Wish Fest, produced in partnership with Make A Wish Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana; will take place at Wildside Winery in Versailles on May 14 from 12:30-11 p.m. with music from Cole Chaney, Eric Bolander, Mojothunder, Mama Said String Band, Bek & The Starlight Revue and others. Tickets are $35-55. Eventbrite.com.
Streetfest on Oliver Lewis Way
With a mile-long stretch of Oliver Lewis Way closed to cars you’ll be encouraged to bike, scoot, skate, dance and more into downtown Lexington during the inaugural Streetfest on May 14 from 1-4 p.m. Activities during the event include a bounce house, free bike tune-ups, a Hula hoop contest, a slow bike race, a yoga class, and a wrap-up procession led by March Madness Marching Band. Food and drink will be available for purchase from Cotton and Cone, Eddie’s Roasted Corn, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., Nathan’s Taqueria, Sav’s Chill and West Sixth Brewing. The event is free to attend. Oliver Lewis Way. facebook.com/events/411502204314274.
Berea Awesome Possum Festival
The Madison County Public Library and Berea Kids Eat will present the first annual Berea Awesome Possum Festival on May 14 from 2-6 p.m. at Glades Gardens. Activities include live music from Steve Johnson and the New Beckham County Ramblers, locally-sourced treats, possum-themed arts and crafts with local artists Jessica Dawn Holly and Winterberry Studio, and a visit with Dopey the Possum courtesy of the Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge. The event is free to attend. 530 Glades Rd, Berea. facebook.com/events/282787204026617.
Kentucky Ballet Theatre: ‘Beauty And The Beast’ at the Lexington Opera House
The Kentucky Ballet Theatre will present the Disney classic “Beauty And The Beast” at the Lexington Opera House on May 14 at 7 p.m. and May 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $32-$47. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
Kat Edmonson concert at the Norton Center for the Arts
Vintage pop and jazz artist Kat Edmonson will perform at the Norton Center for the Arts in Danville on May 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $28-39. 600 W Walnut St, Danville. NortonCenter.com.
Beer Cheese Competition at Country Boy Brewing
Country Boy Brewing will host a Beer Cheese Competition at its Georgetown Taproom on May 15 from 1-5 p.m. with donations benefiting the Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm. Those looking to enter their beer cheese must arrive between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. with 2-3 quarts of cheese to give out as samples. The winner will be announced at 5:45 p.m. The event is free to participate in and attend. 101 Innovation Way, Georgetown. Eventbrite.com.