Concerts, comedy and a comicon: 11 best 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 from live music concerts, kid-friendly events, art events, theatre plays, a comicon, chili cook-off, UK fan fest, comedy shows and more.
An Evening With Sinatra at the Boone Tavern in Berea
Enjoy drinks, dancing and a selection of Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits performed by Lee Dean at the historic Boone Tavern in Berea on Jan. 27 from 7-9 p.m. A three-course meal including shrimp cocktail, chicken marsala and homemade bourbon bread pudding is also available. Tickets are $15-65. 100 N Main St, Berea. Eventbrite.com.
Comedian Michael Palascak at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Michael Palascak will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Jan. 27 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $12-14. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
“The Secret Garden” at The Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
Students from The School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA) will perform “The Secret Garden” adapted by Tim Kelly at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center on Jan. 27 at 10 a.m., noon and 7 p.m. and Jan. 28 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10-15. 141 E Main St. Facebook.com.
Winter Jam Concert at Rupp Arena
We The Kingdom, Jeremy Camp, Andy Mineo and other premiere Christian musicians are bringing the “Winter Jam Tour” to Rupp Arena on Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.
Black Jacket Symphony Concert at the Lexington Opera House
The Black Jacket Symphony will play Fleetwood Mac’s “Rumours” in full along with choice cuts from the rest of the band’s catalog during a show at the Lexington Opera House on Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $36. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
FrankfortCon at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort
Meet your favorite comic book and pop culture celebrities like “West Coast Avengers” co-creator Bob Hall, “Toy Story” voice actor John Morris and others during FrankfortCon at the Capital Plaza Hotel in Frankfort on Jan. 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Other activities include a cosplay contest, a Super Smash Bros. tournament and more. Tickets are $20. 405 Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort. FrankfortComicCon.com.
Chili Challenge at Talon Winery
Talon Winery will host its 8th annual Chili Challenge on Jan. 28 at noon accompanied by live music from Donovan Howard. Sample all of the participating chilis and cast a vote for your favorite for $5. 7086 Tates Creek Rd. TalonWine.com/ChiliChallenge.
15 Club Fan Fest at the Central Bank Center
Meet your favorite UK football and volleyball players during the inaugural 15 Club Fan Fest at the Central Bank Center on Jan. 28 at 4 p.m. including newly incoming transfers like QB Devin Leary and RB Ray Davis. The event will culminate with a watch party for the UK basketball’s matchup with the Kansas Jayhawks at 8 p.m. Fan Fest tickets are $15 plus taxes and fees. 430 W Vine St. Eventbrite.com.
The Mavericks Concert at the Lexington Opera House
Veteran country and tejano collective The Mavericks will perform at the Lexington Opera House on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.
El Dorodo Concert at The Burl
Eastern Kentucky and West Virginia based honky tonk group El Dorodo will perform at The Burl on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. with support from Boa Boys, John Haywood and Jesse Wells. Tickets are $15 in advance. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Rock House Days at Rock House Brewing
Enjoy vendors, games, a cake walk, a raffle, music from Laid Back Country Picker and more during Rock House Brewing’s “Rock House Days” on Jan. 29 from 2-8 p.m. The event is free to attend. 119 Luigart Ct. Facebook.com.
Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .
