The week ahead: events to watch out for Feb. 15-21

Mary Todd Lincoln House hosts family event for Presidents Day

Activities from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. will focus on Mrs. Lincoln and the role of the first lady. Designed for ages 5-10 but free to all students in grades K-12. Adult admission $10. Free parking directly behind house, 578 West Main Street. (Mtlhouse.org)

What’s all that racket at the Opera House?

Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans and other everyday items serve as percussion instruments in the invigorating hit show Stomp. Shows are 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street. Tickets are $30 to $70. Call 859-233-3535 or go to Lexingtonoperahouse.com.

It’s baseball season

The University of Kentucky team opens its season with a noon game against Wofford on the road. It’s the first of three games in Spartanburg, S.C., against three schools in three days. The Cats’ first home game of the season is March 2.

Jeff Foxworthy and Larry the Cable Guy invade Rupp

The Blue Collar Comedy Tour stars reunite for an evening of laughs at 7:30 p.m. at Rupp Arena, 430 West Vine Street. Tickets are $59.50. Call 859-233-3535 or go to Rupparena.com.

This story was originally published February 14, 2016 at 5:45 PM with the headline "The week ahead: events to watch out for Feb. 15-21."