Ballet Under the Stars plus 16 other things to do in, 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 including live music concerts, theatre plays and musicals, kid-friendly and free events, comedy shows, arts and craft fairs, dance performances, concert series, anime conventions and ballet performances such as the popular Ballet Under the Stars at Woodland Park.
Lexington Challenger Tennis Tournament at UK
The Lexington Challenger Tennis Tournament at UK’s Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex will conclude this weekend with men’s and women’s finals wrapping up the action on Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. $10-50. 454 Complex Dr. LexingtonChallenger.com.
Anime, gaming convention: Kentokyocon at Clarion Hotel
The best of anime will be in one place when Kentokyocon returns to the Clarion Hotel Conference Center North from Aug. 4-6 with cosplay contests, discussion panels, video games and more. $40-60, with children under 10 free. 1950 Newtown Pike. KenTokyoCon.net.
Workshop: Painting At The Speed Of Light at Wildside Winery
Painter Steve Alan will host a workshop at Wildside Winery on Aug. 4 from 6-7:30 p.m. where participants will create their own watercolor masterpiece while sipping on a beverage of their choice and munching on a charcuterie plate. $50. 550 Troy Pike, Versailles. WildsideWinery.com.
First Friday Berea: Music series at Berea Skate Park
The City of Berea’s Levitt Amp Concert Series will continue with performances from blues rock group Magnolia Boulevard on Aug. 4 and bluegrass band Dark Moon Hollow on Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. nightly. Free. 400 N Broadway, Berea. FirstFridayBerea.com.
Lexington Theatre Company musical: ‘Memphis” at Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Theatre Company will present a rendition of the Tony Award winning Broadway hit “Memphis” at the Lexington Opera House on Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m., Aug. 5 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 1 p.m. From $37. 401 W Short St. LexingtonTheatreCompany.org.
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Comedian Arnez J. at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Arnez J. will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Aug. 4 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Aug. 5 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. $27-30. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Summer Nights In Suburbia Concert Series at Moondance Amphitheater
The City of Lexington’s Summer Nights In Suburbia Concert Series will feature a performance from Milenio Salsa Band & The Salsa Center at Moondance Amphitheater on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Theatre play: ‘Little Women’ at the Spotlight Playhouse
The Bluegrass Players will kick off the 20th season of theatre at the Spotlight Playhouse in Berea with performances of “Little Women” on Aug. 4 and 5 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. $7-17 (Aug. 4 show is pay what you can). 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.
The Ark Band, Born Cross Eyed, Guster concerts at The Burl
Reggae collective The Ark Band (Aug. 4 at 8 p.m., $17), Grateful Dead cover band Born Cross Eyed (Aug. 5 at 8 p.m., $15) and alt-rock band Guster (Aug. 6 at 7 p.m., $30) will all perform at The Burl this weekend. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Abby Hamilton concert at The Green Lantern
Jessamine County born, Lexington based country artist Abby Hamilton will perform at The Green Lantern on Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. $10. 497 W Third St. facebook.com/greenlanternbarlex.
Ballet Under The Stars at Woodland Park
Dancers from the Kentucky Ballet Theatre will perform a Ballet Under The Stars when the Lexington tradition returns to Woodland Park through Aug. 6 with nightly shows beginning at 9 p.m. $8, with children under 3 free. There will be a pre-show youth production, featuring dances with music and inspiration from “Encanto,” “The Princess and the Frog” and “Frozen II,” at 8 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. 601 E High St. lexingtonky.gov/ballet-under-stars.
Craft fair at Shaker Village
Browse everything from pottery to jewelry, glassware, woven rugs, needlecraft, basketry, leather goods and more during the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill’s annual craft fair in Harrodsburg on Aug. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-10, with children under 5 free. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.
Community garage sale at Rock House Brewing
Rock House Brewing will host a community garage sale in its parking lot on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. Free. 119 Luigart Ct. facebook.com/events/1185558518790768.
LEX Smooth Jazz Concert Series at Embassy Suites
Cindy Bradley and Chris Standring will take the stage during the LEX Smooth Jazz Concert Series at Embassy Suites on Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. 1801 Newtown Pike. facebook.com/events/1179817736020537.
Exile concert at Equus Run Vineyards
Richmond based country rockers Exile will perform “Kiss You All Over” and other hits at Equus Run Vineyards in Midway on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. $39. 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway. EquusRunVineyards.com.
Everything is Terrible Kidz Klub! 2023 Tour at Al’s Bar
Los Angeles based artist collective Everything Is Terrible! Will show off its video editing prowess when it’s “Kidz Klub! psychedelic found footage tour comes to Al’s Bar on Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. $15. 601 N Limestone. facebook.com/events/282531014212592.
Jordan Lee King concert at Manchester Music Hall
Musicians from throughout Kentucky will converge when the Jordan Lee King Band headlines Manchester Music Hall with support from the Daniel Cain Band, Ethan Wayne & The Mountain Revue, Lance Rogers and Chelsea Adams on Aug. 5 at 7:30 p.m. $10-60. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
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