The week ahead: events to watch out for March 14-20

Taking a break at UK

In case you were wondering why the campus seems empty, all those college kids have the week off.

Kentucky women find out where they are going dancing

The No. 12 University of Kentucky women’s basketball team will be hoping they are hosting the first and second rounds at Memorial Coliseum when the NCAA Tournament Selection Show airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Cats will also find out if they are in the Lexington Regional, which will feature games for the next rounds of the tournament in Rupp Arena. Follow Jen Smith on Twitter @jenheraldleader for the latest on where the Cats end up.

Boys’ Sweet Sixteen hits Rupp Arena

Five days of the state’s best high school basketball starts in Rupp Arena. Keep up with the action from Josh Moore on Twitter @HLpreps and watch for a 10-page special section previewing the action in Wednesday’s Herald-Leader. ($13-$18; Ticketmaster.com)

Etta May at Comedy Off Broadway

Kentucky’s own comedy queen pays a visit to Comedy Off Broadway for a two-week run. Shows are at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and 7:15 and 9:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $12 to $22. (859-271-5653; Comedyoffbroadway.com)

It’s the second Hop of the year

Take a free self-guided tour of Lexington art galleries from 5 to 8 p.m. For a map of participating venues, go to Galleryhoplex.com or pick one up at ArtsPlace, 161 North Mill Street.

It’s the first day of spring

It’s the official start of warmer weather, forsythia and sandals. And gardening. The Arboretum offers a range of classes. (Arboretum.ca.uky.edu)

This story was originally published March 13, 2016 at 11:16 PM with the headline "The week ahead: events to watch out for March 14-20."