Musicals, country crooners, boat show and beer: 14 things to do this weekend in Lexington
‘Fiddler On The Roof’
Tony award-winning musical “Fiddler On The Roof” comes to the Lexington Opera House for multiple showings from Feb. 6-9. This weekend’s performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 6-7, 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 8, and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 9. Tickets are $35-155. 401 West Short Street. lexingtonoperahouse.com.
The Lexington Gathering
The Lexington Old-Time Music Gathering returns to ArtsPlace from Feb. 6-9 with group jam sessions, workshops and traditional performances. Artists scheduled to take part in the event include JD Wilkes, The Handshake Deals, Grits & Soul, Don Rogers Band and Kentucky Wild Horse, among others. Tickets are $10-45. 161 North Mill Street. lexgathering.com.
Kentucky Sport, Boat & Recreation Show
The newest boats, RVs, and outdoor sports equipment will be on display at the Kentucky Sport, Boat & Recreation Show at the Central Bank Center from Feb. 7-9. Activities at the event include seminars, fishing simulators, activities for kids, and much more. Doors open from noon to 9 p.m. on Feb. 7, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Feb. 8, and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Feb. 9. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for kids aged 3-13, and free for children 2 or under. 430 West Vine Street. lexingtonboatshow.com.
Country Boy Anniversary
Country Boy Brewing will kick off its eight year anniversary with special beer releases, tappings, merchandise, video games and more at its Lexington taproom from Feb. 7-9. Activities begin at 5 p.m. on Feb. 7 with an eighth anniversary barrel-aged Imperial Stout release before continuing Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. with releases of a bourbon barrel-aged Nate’s Coffee Stout and Witness the Citrus NEIPA. Events resume on Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. with draft releases of a bourbon barrel-aged Jalapeno Smoked Porter, a bourbon barrel-aged Wee Heavy and Double Barrel Shotgun Wedding along with retro games from KY Rolling Video Games. The festivities are free to attend. 436 Chair Avenue. countryboybrewing.com
‘Selma The Musical’
The live theater production “Selma The Musical: The Untold Stories” chronicling the lives of the forgotten figures of Selma, Alabama, will host multiple performances from Feb. 7-9 at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center. Showtimes are at 7 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2 and 7 p.m. on Feb. 8, and 3 p.m. on Feb. 9. Tickets are $30-45. 300 East Third Street. lexingtonlyric.com.
Sheryl Underwood
Entertainer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheryl Underwood comes to Comedy Off Broadway with four stand-up shows on Feb. 7-8. The owner and CEO of Pack Rat Productions Inc., co-host of “The Talk” on CBS and 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. will have shows at 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. on both nights. Tickets are $35-40 and you must be over 18 to enter. 161 Lexington Green Circle Suite C4. comedyoffbroadway.com.
Dillon Carmichael
Rising Burgin-based country music artist Dillon Carmichael will return to the Kentucky Castle for two shows from Feb. 7-8 at 7:30 each night inside the Castle’s Greenhouse. Tickets are $35 for a general admission concert ticket and $75 for tickets that include dinner with the show. 230 Pisgah Pike. thekentuckycastle.com.
‘Fences’
AthensWest Theatre Co. will present August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Fences” beginning Feb. 7 and running through Feb. 23 at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center. The play tells the story of Troy, whose dreams of playing professional baseball were halted by the racist politics of his time, leading him to be wary of his son’s dreams of playing football. This weekend’s showtimes are 8 p.m. on Feb. 7-8 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 9. Tickets are $25-30. 141 East Main Street. athenswest.net.
Bulls, Bands & Barrels
Bull riding, barrel racing and top-shelf music will collide when Bulls, Bands & Barrels returns to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena at 7 p.m. on Feb. 8. Bands performing at the event include Whitey Morgan and the 78’s and Lexington’s own The Wooks. Tickets are $30-45 for adults and $12 for kids 12 and under. 4089 Iron Works Parkway. bullsbandsandbarrels.com.
Bob Marley Tribute
A celebration of what would’ve been Bob Marley’s 75th birthday will take place at Cosmic Charlie’s on Feb. 8 at 8 p.m. with music from Columbus, Ohio, based reggae collective The Ark Band. Tickets are $12 plus fees and you must be 18 or older to enter. 105 West Loudon Avenue. cosmic-charlies.com.
W00tstout Fundraiser
Fark.com founder Drew Curtis and Chase Tap Room & Brewing Co. are hosting a fundraiser to fight cancer, specifically by raising the $3,500 for Curtis to participate in the Empire State Ride for cancer research. Curtis, along with Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch, will be selling several variations of the geek-themed W00tstout beer collaboration they created with “Star Trek” and “Big Bang Theory” actor Wil Wheaton. The Drink all the W00tstout event is Feb. 7, 7 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Chase Tap Room & Brewing Co., 266 Jefferson St.
TAI on Rye
If you love Jewish food, get to Temple Adath Israel on Feb. 9 for their Jewish deli pop-up, TAI on Rye. From 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can get pastrami, corned beef and other sandwiches, kosher hot dogs, homemade soup (including a vegetarian version) available. Temple Adath Israel, 124 North Ashland Avenue.
Midway Chocolate Stroll
Midway’s shops and restaurants will roll out the chocolate carpet from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 8. Get a free Chocolate Stroll ticket at any shop and get it stamped at 10 locations, enjoying chocolate at each stop. Drop off a completed ticket at the Midway makers Market and you will be entered for a free drawing for donated prizes.
Galentine’s Day
The Amsden in Versailles is hosting its third annual Galentine’s Day celebration, with pink drink specials and treats, free yoga and barre classes, and more. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., The Amsden, 151 South Main, Versailles.