The 14 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 such as Lizzo, theatre plays and musicals, 5K benefit runs, summer concert series, kid-friendly events, comedy shows, the Keeneland Spring Meet and dance shows.

SCAPA musicial: ‘Newsies’ at the Lexington Opera House

SCAPA students from Lafayette High School will perform Disney’s “Newsies” at the Lexington Opera House on April 21 at 7 p.m. and April 22 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $21. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Comedian Chris Porter at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Chris Porter will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on April 21 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and April 22 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $15-18. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Theatre play: ‘Shakespeare in Love’ by UK Theatre & Dance

UK Department of Theatre & Dance will present a stage adaptation of Academy Award winning movie “Shakespeare In Love” at the Guignol Theatre on April 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and April 23 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-20. 465 Rose St. FineArts.UKy.edu.

Amadeus Lex concert in Lexington and Winchester

The Amadeus Lex Concert Series will continue with a performance at St. Luke United Methodist Church in Lexington on April 21 at 7:30 p.m. and St. Joseph Catholic Church in Winchester on April 22 at 7:30 p.m. Both shows are free to attend. 2351 Alumni Dr and 248 S Main St, Winchester. AmadeusLex.com.

Tribute concert: A Celebration Of Prince at The Burl

Brother Smith, Leah Connolly, Eric Bolander, David “Chill” Napier and other local artists will come together to honor Prince during a tribute concert at The Burl on April 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $17. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Wicked Peace concert at Al’s Bar

Lexington and Versailles based indie rock band Wicked Peace will celebrate the release of its new, self-titled album with a concert at Al’s Bar featuring special guests Lylak and Urameshi on April 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. 601 N Limestone. Eventbrite.com.

Lizzo concert at Rupp Arena

Grammy Award winning rapper (and occasional flutist) Lizzo will bring “The Special 2our” to Rupp Arena with special guest Latto on April 22 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $69.50 and very few are available. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

Lexington, how you feelin’? Ready for pop star flute goddess Lizzo’s Rupp concert?

Wesley Waddle 10K5K at Asbury Theological Seminary

The 7th Annual Wesley Waddle 10K5K benefiting Refuge for Women, a nationally recognized organization that provides long-term care for women who have escaped human trafficking, at the Asbury Theological Seminary on April 22 at 8 a.m. Tickets are $25 for the 5K and $30 for the 10K. 204 N Lexington Ave, Wilmore. RunSignUp.com.

Spent concert at Manchester Music Hall

Central Kentucky based metal band Spent will celebrate its 20 year anniversary with a concert at Manchester Music Hall on April 22 at 8 p.m. with special guests All Saints Fade, Taylor Road, Brett & Donnie, and comedian Tim Mars. Tickets are $20-99 with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge of Lexington. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Keeneland Kids Club Family Day

Children 12 and under who are members of Keeneland’s free to join Kids Club and their families can enjoy free general admission and access to reserved Grandstand seating, face painting and other activities during Keeneland Kids Club Family Day on April 23 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 4201 Versailles Rd. Keeneland.com.

Wei-Ping Lin concert at Faith Lutheran Church

The Harstad Fine Arts Series will present a concert from Taiwan born, Vienna based violin virtuoso Wei-Ping Lin at Faith Lutheran Church on April 23 at 3 p.m. The event is free to attend. 1000 Tates Creek Rd. Eventbrite.com.

Black Jacket Symphony concert at the Lexington Opera House

The Black Jacket Symphony will present Tom Petty’s “Full Moon Fever” in full at the Lexington Opera House on April 23 at 4 and 8 p.m. Tickets start at $36. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

‘Reflections: A Drag Show!’ at the Lyric Theatre

Bluegrass Black Pride and The Lyric Theatre will present the 23rd edition of “Reflections: A Drag Show!” on April 23 at 6 p.m.Tickets to the joint fundraising event are $10 for adults and $7 for children 12 and under. 300 E Third St. LexingtonLyric.com.

Tahlsound Concert Series season at the Oleika Temple Great Lawn

The Tahlsound Concert Series will kick off its 2023 music season on the Oleika Temple Great Lawn with a concert from Cincinnati’s Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Darrin Hacquard and Abe Partridge on April 23 at 6 p.m. General admission tickets are on a “pay what you can” scale. 302 Southland Dr. Tahlsound.com.

Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .