The 12 best things to do in and around Lexington this Memorial Day weekend

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best Memorial Day weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts, comedy shows, bike rides, 5K races, music festivals, musicals, theater plays and remembrance ceremonies for the Memorial Day holiday.

Horsey Hundred bike ride around Georgetown

The Horsey Hundred, the signature event of the Bluegrass Cycling Club, will hold its 44th annual gathering from May 27-29 in and around Georgetown. Throughout the weekend, riders will be able to explore routes ranging from 25-75 miles through the campus of Georgetown College, the city’s downtown and surrounding countryside. Also included will be live entertainment, a bike expo, food trucks, and more. Tickets to ride are $100-125. 400 E College St., Georgetown. HorseyHundred.com.

Downtown Morehead Roots music festival

Downtown Morehead Inc. will present a weekend of roots music with the likes of Kelsey Waldon, Mike & The Moonpies, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Grayson Jenkins, Nicholas Jamerson and others on May 27 and 28 from 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m. each day in the city’s entertainment district. The music festival is free to attend. 175 E Main St., Morehead. facebook.com/events/342918187674339.

Comedian Donnie Baker at Comedy Off Broadway

Donnie Baker, a regular on the nationally syndicated radio program “The Bob & Tom Show,” will perform at Comedy Off Broadway five times between May 27 and 29. Show times are on May 27 and 28 at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. and May 29 at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $25. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Musical comedy: ‘Guys & Dolls’ at the Woodford Theatre

The Woodford Theatre in Versailles will present the musical comedy “Guys & Dolls” from May 27-29, June 3-5 and June 9-12. This weekend’s show times are on May 27 and 28 at 8 p.m. and May 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-22. 275 Beasley Dr., Versailles. WoodfordTheatre.com.

The Weeks and Transistor concert at The Burl

Mississippi-based rock-n blues collective The Weeks will perform at The Burl on May 27 at 8 p.m. with support from Alabama-based indie rockers Transistor. Tickets are $15-18. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

SuperHEARo 5K at White Hall State Historic Site

Runners will be encouraged to dress themselves and their furry friends up in their favorite superhero garb during the 5th annual SuperHEARo 5K at the at White Hall State Historic Site in Richmond on May 28 at 8:30 a.m. Awards will be given for top overall male and female finishers in the 5K as well as best dressed male and female superheroes and best dressed wonder pet. Tickets are $25-30. 500 White Hall Shrine Rd., Richmond. RunSignUp.com.

Memorial weekend festival at Eckert’s Orchard

Celebrate the holiday at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles during its Memorial weekend festival happening from May 28-30 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. Activities include children’s playground, petting farm, whizzer, push pedal carts, wagon train, festival foods, strawberry picking (for an additional cost) and more. Tickets are $6 for playground access and another $6 for strawberry field picking access. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Eckerts.com.

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass at Shaker Village

The 14th annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass will return to the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg from May 27-29 with performances from the world-renowned musicians of New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. General admission tickets start at $50. 3501 Lexington Rd., Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org/Events/Chamber-Music-Festival/.

Golden Shoals concert at Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge

Nashville-based bluegrass duo Golden Shoals will perform at Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge in Berea on May 28 at 8 p.m. Food and refreshments will also be on site from Peg + Awl Public House. Tickets are $10. 440 Chestnut St., Berea. facebook.com/events/531459228420934.

Eric Bolander concert at Al’s Bar

Eric Bolander will team up with Darrin Hacquard (full band) for a night of sad songs at Al’s Bar on May 28. Music kicks off at 8 p.m. with a special set from Sev & Seth. Tickets are $10. 601 N Limestone. Eventbrite.com.

Memorial Day Run, walk

Frontrunners Lexington will host a Memorial Day Run, Walk May 30 at 9 a.m. starting at A Cup of Common Wealth, 105 Eastern Ave. facebook.com/events/3042727199275582

Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at Kentucky National Guard Memorial

There will be a Memorial Day ceremony May 30 at 10 a.m. at the Boone National Guard Center, 100 Minuteman Parkway in Frankfort. The free remembrance will include an artillery Battery Salute and C-130 flyover. After the hour-long ceremony, the Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Haldane B. Lamberton will host an open house for Kentucky Guard veterans, retirees and alumni in center’s new auditorium. facebook.com/events/511227633802268