Best weekend events in Lexington: Jo Koy at Rupp Arena, Sports Boat and Recreation Show

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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 family-friendly events, theatre plays, dance shows, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, beer tastings, monster truck shows, bourbon events, University of Kentucky games, foodie events and the Kentucky Sports Boat and Recreation Show.

Kentucky Sports Boat and Recreation Show

It might still be cold outside but you can start dreaming of warmer weather at the Kentucky Sports Boat and Recreation Show at the Central Bank Center, 430 W Vine St. Many vendors will be there as the best in outdoor boating and outdoor experiences will be on display 10 a.m.– 9 p.m Feb. 2, 10 a.m.– 8 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Feb. 4. Tickets are $10, kids 12 and under are free. kentuckyboatshow.com

Celbrate Galentine’s Day at Chenault Vineyards

Valentine’s Day may still be a couple weeks away, but you can start celebrating Galentine’s Day at Chenault Vineyards in Richmond on Feb. 2 from 6-10 p.m. Activities include live music, a photobooth, themed foods and cocktails, and more. Free. Eventbrite.com.

Comedian Zainab Johnson at Comedy Off Broadway

Harlem-based comedian Zainab Johnson will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Feb. 2 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Feb. 3 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $15-$18. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Concert at the Lyric Theatre

The Troubadour Concert Series will welcome the five-time Grammy Award-winning Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives to the Lyric Theatre for a performance on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. $69.50. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.

UK Department of Theatre & Dance Concert: ‘Home’ at the Guignol Theatre

The UK Department of Theatre & Dance will present its 13th annual dance concert “Home” inside the Guignol Theatre on Feb. 2 and 3 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. $14.40-$20.59. 465 Rose St. FineArts.uky.edu.

Elvie Shane, Western Dreamland Concerts at The Burl

From Western Kentucky to Western Dreamland, The Burl’s got you covered on Feb. 2. At 7:30 p.m. Caneyville native and former “American Idol” contestant Elvie Shane will perform with support from Marc Ridge ($22) followed by the country-themed disco party Western Dreamland at 10:30 p.m. ($15-$18). 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Comedian Jo Koy at Rupp Arena

Fresh off his highly scrutinized appearance as host of last month’s Golden Globes, comedian Jo Koy will perform at Rupp Arena on Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. From $47. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

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Theatre play: ‘The Clock Struck One’ at The Spotlight Playhouse

The Bluegrass Players Adult Acting troupe will perform the comedic and mysterious “The Clock Struck One” at the Spotlight Playhouse in Berea on Feb. 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. $7-$17. 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.

Big Beers Tasting at West Sixth Brewing

Test out some of West Sixth Brewing’s darkest, boldest, and booziest brews like Peanut Butter Snake Cake, Sugar Maple Stout and Bourbon Barrel Pumpkin Ale when the brewery’s “Big Beers” event returns on Feb. 3 from 4-8 p.m. $17. 501 W Sixth St. Eventbrite.com.

Monster Truck Wars at Alltech Arena

Witness some of the most high octane monster truck action around when Monster Truck Wars come to the Lexington Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Feb. 3 at 1 and 6 p.m. $30-$90. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. MonsterTrucks.fun.

Choir-Oriented Battle of the Bands: Gospel Explosion at the Lyric Theatre

Celebrate Black History Month and all things gospel music when the Gospel Explosion, a choir-oriented battle of the bands-type event, comes to the Lyric Theatre on Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. with $3,500 available in cash prizes on the line for the top three groups. Free. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.

Tim Goodin, Jordan Lee King Concert at Renfro Valley

Pineville’s Tim Goodin and Middlesboro’s Jordan Lee King, the latter of whom we included in our list of eight Kentucky musicians to watch out for in 2024, will perform at Renfro Valley in Mt. Vernon on Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. $12.50-$35. 2380 Richmond St, Mt. Vernon. RenfroValley.com.

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Hyperglow at Manchester Music Hall

Hyperglow, America’s largest glow party, will bring an ultraviolet DJ dance party to Manchester Music Hall on Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. $25. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

UK Men’s Basketball vs. Tennessee at Rupp Arena

The Kentucky men’s hoops team will look to take down rival Tennessee when the two face off at Rupp Arena on Feb. 3 at 8:30 p.m. The game will also be televised on ESPN. From $164. 430 W Vine St. Ticketmaster.com.

Maple Day at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Learn how to tap trees, collect sap and boil it down on a wood-fired evaporator to make maple syrup during Maple Days at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg on Feb. 3 from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. $8-$16 and free for children five or under. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Bourbon Tasting at the Kentucky Castle

Join actor and President of McTavish Spirits Graham McTavish and Guinnes McFadden, president and co-founder of Blackwood Distilling Co., for a special bourbon tasting event at The Kentucky Castle in Versailles on Feb. 4 from 3-6:30 p.m. $97.76. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.

Christian Rock: Crowder, Lecrae Concert at Rupp Arena

Christian rock music will take over Rupp Arena when Crowder, Cain, Hulvey, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, Newsong and others perform during Winter Jam on Feb. 4 at 5 p.m. $15 donation. 430 W Vine St. JamTour.com.

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