Disney On Ice, kitten yoga and 18 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 from live music concerts, ballet shows, kid-friendly events, tea parties, comedy shows, craft and pop-up markets, the Keeneland Spring Meet, exercise classes and chorale and dance shows.

Disney On Ice at Rupp Arena

“Find Your Hero” when Disney On Ice returns to Rupp Arena for performances of heroism from your favorite Disney stories on April 14 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., April 15 at 2 and 6 p.m. and April 16 at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $25. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

College Scholarship Day at Keeneland

College students are invited to the Keeneland Spring Meet to enjoy a day of racing, prizes, scholarship giveaways, behind-the-scenes racing experiences, reserved seating and more during College Scholarship Day on April 14. Students who pre-register to attend will get in free in addition to having a chance to win one of several $2,000 scholarships being awarded during the festivities. First post is 1:05 p.m. 4201 Versailles Rd. Keeneland.com/csd.

College students - make plans to come to Keeneland on April 14 for College Scholarship Day Presented by Lane's End Farm!...

Posted by Keeneland on Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Restless Leg String Band concert at The Void Sake Company

The jamgrass pickers of Restless Leg String Band will perform at The Void Sake Company on April 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. 949 National Ave #190. TheVoidSake.com.

Burlesque & Drag Extravaganza ACLU benefit at Rock House Brewing

BurLEX will host a drag show and silent auction benefiting the ACLU of Kentucky at Rock House Brewing on April 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15. 119 Luigart Ct. Eventbrite.com.

Comedian April Macie at Comedy Off Broadway

Former finalist on “Last Comic Standing” and a current star on Netflix’s “Tiffany Haddish Presents: They Ready Comedy Special”, April Macie, will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on April 14 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and April 15 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $13-16. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

The Guess Who concert at the Norton Center in Danville

Iconic rock band The Guess Who will perform at the Norton Center for the Arts in Danville on April 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $19-89. 600 W Walnut St. NortonCenter.com.

Ron Gallo concert at The Burl

Nashville based indie rocker Ron Gallo will perform at The Burl with John Roseboro and DOOM GONG on April 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Creed Fisher concert at Manchester Music Hall

Country music anti-hero Creed Fisher will bring his “This Ain’t The Hamptons” tour to Manchester Music Hall with The Hazlett Brothers Band on April 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Plant Auction at the Fayette County Extension Office

The Kentucky Christmas Tree Association will hold its 17th annual Plant Auction at the Fayette County Extension Office on April 15 from 10 a.m. to noon. A portion of proceeds from the annuals, perennials, balled and burlapped trees and shrubs sold during the event will be used to provide one or more scholarships for students in UK’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. 1140 Harry Sykes Way. facebook.com/FayetteCoCES

Ky. Pop-up Market: Neighborhood Trunk Show at Glendover

Kentucky Pop-Up Markets will host a Spring Trunk Show April 15 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the parking lot of Glendover Elementary School, 710 Glendover Rd. There will be plenty to buy from local artists, including handmade gifts. facebook.com/events/597982655715059

Tea, hat fashion show with Polly Singer at Fasig-Tipton

Enjoy a four-course afternoon meal and tea menu from Chef Ouita Michel, a hat fashion show, a hat pop-up store, conversation with lifestyle blogger Suzanne Smith and more during the 3rd annual Polly Singer Hat Tea at Fasig-Tipton on April 15 at noon. Tickets are $50. 2400 Newtown Pike. HollyHillEventsKy.com.

Lexington Ballet: ‘Carnival Of The Animals, Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding’ at the Lexington Opera House

The Lexington Ballet will perform “Carnival Of The Animals, Sleeping Beauty’s Wedding” at the Lexington Opera House on April 15 at 2 and 7:30 p.m. The kid-friendly performance, done with the School of the Lexington Ballet, will feature the wedding celebration of Aurora and her prince plus guest Princess Florine and Bluebird, Puss ‘n Boots and Little Red Riding Hood. Tickets start at $26. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Lexington Ballet -Carnival of the Animals/Sleeping Beauty's Wedding This Saturday, April 15th 2pm & 7:30pm at Lexington Opera House! www.lexingtonballet.org

Posted by Lexington Ballet on Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Strings In The Spring: Culture, music of Appalachia at Greyline Station

Browse a variety of local vendors while listening to music from Brother Smith, Dark Moon Hollow, Nari and others during the “What the Shuck?!” podcast’s Strings In The Spring event at Greyline Station. The event is free to attend. However, for $100 you can have a VIP experience that includes a Strings In The Spring t-shirt, a commemorative poster signed by all artists, two free drinks from Old North Bar, a pizza from Rise Up Pizza and other surprise items. 101 W Loudon Ave. facebook.com/events/737137534566937.

Rhyan Sinclair concert at The Twisted Cork

Singer-songwriter Rhyan Sinclair will perform at the newly relocated Twisted Cork on April 15 at 8 p.m. The event is free to attend. 145 Burt Rd. facebook.com/events/2051574221715312.

Eric Bolander, Sean Whiting concert at The Burl

Eastern Kentucky born country and rock musicians Eric Bolander and Sean Whiting will team up with North Carolina’s Kyle Kelly for a high octane concert at The Burl on April 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Drake White concert at Manchester Music Hall

Alabama born country artist Drake White will perform at Manchester Music Hall on April 15 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Kitten yoga class at Wise Bird Yoga

Itty Bitty Kitten Rescue will host a kitten yoga class April 16 from 11 a.m.-noon at Wise Bird Cider Co., 1170 Manchester St. Kitten will be provided, but you must bring your own mat for the slow flow yoga class. Wise Bird’s permanent food truck, Little Fork, will be open afterwards. Register online, space is limited for the $35 class. ittybittykittenrescue.org

It’s a tradition for a giant flag to be draped out on the track at Keeneland on Military Day.
It’s a tradition for a giant flag to be draped out on the track at Keeneland on Military Day.

Military Day at the races at Keeneland

Keeneland will celebrate all active duty, reserve, veterans and military families with free general admission reserved Grandstand seating, complimentary food (from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.) and more during its Military Day at the Races on April 16. 4201 Versailles Rd. Keeneland.com.

Sunday Funday Concert Series: Riley Green at the Lexington Opera House

Country music artist Riley Green will perform at the Lexington Opera House with special guests Danielle Bradbery and Chase McDaniel during a new Sunday Funday Concert Series presented by 98.1 The Bull and Hardee’s on April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $85. 401 W Short St. Ticketmaster.com.

Lexington Chamber Chorale Concert at Second Presbyterian Church

The Lexington Chamber Chorale will perform in collaboration with the Allegro Dance Project at Second Presbyterian Church on April 16 at 5 p.m. Tickets are $10-22. 460 E Main St. LexingtonChamberChorale.org.

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