Harlem Globetrotters at Rupp Arena plus 12 other things to do this weekend in Lexington

Matt Wickstrom
·4 min read

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, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, motocross racing, cabaret shows, dance parties, dining events and the Harlem Globetrotters at Rupp Arena.

TriState MX at Alltech Arena

The TriState MX Indoor Championship Series will kick off its 2024 campaign with a weekend of high-octane motocross racing at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Jan. 12 and 13 at 6 p.m. $15-25 plus $10 for parking. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KyHorsePark.com.

One-act play: ‘Complaint Department and Lemonade’ at Spotlight Playhouse

The Spotlight Acting School will present the one-act play “Complaint Department and Lemonade” at the Spotlight Playhouse in Berea on Jan. 12 and 13 at 6:30 p.m. and Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. $7-17. 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.

Harlem Globetrotters at Rupp Arena

World-renowned trick shot extraordinaires the Harlem Globetrotters will make an appearance at Rupp Arena when they take on the Washington Generals on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. From $25.25. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their entertaining basketball to Lexington’s Rupp Arena this weekend.
The Harlem Globetrotters will bring their entertaining basketball to Lexington’s Rupp Arena this weekend.
The Harlem Globetrotters promise lots of basketball antics when they play the Washington Generals this weekend at Lexington’s Rupp Arena.
The Harlem Globetrotters promise lots of basketball antics when they play the Washington Generals this weekend at Lexington’s Rupp Arena.

Comedian DL Hughley at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian DL Hughley will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Jan. 12 at 7 and 9:30 p.m., Jan. 13 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. and Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. $40-50. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

D.L. Hughley will appear this weekend at Comedy off Broadway.
D.L. Hughley will appear this weekend at Comedy off Broadway.

Chaos Cabaret at Pivot Brewing

Chaos Cabaret will perform its first-ever 18-plus show at Pivot Brewing on Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. $5-7. 1400 Delaware Ave. facebook.com/events/3704542863111163.

Comedy play: ‘Morning After Grace’ at the Carriage House Theatre

The Studio Players will perform the unconventional comedy “Morning After Grace” at the Carriage House Theatre on Jan 12 and 13 at 8 p.m. and Jan. 14 at 2:30 p.m. $18.53-27.78. 154 W Bell Ct. StudioPlayers.org.

Harry Styles, One Direction Dance Party at Manchester Music Hall

Get down to the music of Harry Styles and One Direction during a specially curated DJ dance party at Manchester Music Hall on Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. $12-70. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Julia Child Dinner at Shaker Village

Chef Amber Hokams will celebrate the life and legacy of culinary legend Julia Child during a multi-course dining experience at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg on Jan. 13 from 6-9 p.m. The event will take place inside the 1821 West Family Dwelling and will include a menu containing saffron seafood tomato soup, slow-braised pork white bean stew, brioche tart and more. $89. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Brock’s Bingo Benefiting Dogs Helping Heroes at Abettor Brewing

Brock’s Boutique and Abettor Brewing are teaming up for a bingo night benefiting Dogs Helping Heroes, a non-profit dedicated to helping restore peace of mind to military veterans by giving them specially trained service dogs, at the Winchester-based brewery on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. $10 plus $5 for each additional bingo board. 126 N Highland St, Winchester. facebook.com/events/672828981316746.

ABBA Tribute Concert at the Lexington Opera House

Mania, an ABBA tribute band that’s performed around the globe, will bring hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia” to the Lexington Opera House on Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. From $21.50. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Central Kentucky Improv Show at the Leeds Center

Central Kentucky Improv will perform at the Leeds Center for the Arts in Winchester on Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. $10. 37 N Main St, Winchester. Eventbrite.com.

David Bowie Tribute Concert at The Burl

Chico Fellini will pay homage to David Bowie during a tribute concert at The Burl on Jan.13 at 8 p.m. that’s sure to include “Space Oddity,” “Under Pressure” and other hits from Ziggy Stardust. $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Erin Hill Concert at Faith Lutheran Church

Kentucky-born and New York City-based harpist Erin Hill will perform at Faith Lutheran Church as part of the Harstad Fine Arts Series on Jan. 14 at 3 p.m. Free. 1000 Tates Creek Rd. Eventbrite.com.

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