Lexington weekend: Holiday music, last minute gift markets and amazing dogs
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, Christmas and holiday holiday craft fairs, and holiday shopping events, holiday concerts and music,foodie events and Nutcracker ballet performances.
UKC Total Dog Invitational at Alltech Arena
The United Kennel Club (UKC) will hold its Total Dog Invitational at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena through Dec. 16. Participants will be tested on agility, conformation, nosework, obedience, rally obedience, weight pull and more with a $10,000 grand prize going to the winner. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. UkcDogs.com.
Winter Festival of Song
Uniting Voices Lexington will present the Winter Festival of Song 7 p.m. Dec. 15 at the Mitchell Fine Arts Center at Transylvania University, 300 W. 4th St. Pay what you can ($10 suggested per person.) unitingvoiceslexington.org
Tuba Christmas, Saxophone Quartet at Joseph-Beth
Joseph-Beth Booksellers will host Tuba Christmas 1 p.m. Dec. 16 and a saxophone quarter 2 p.m. Dec. 17. Free. Joseph-Beth Booksellers, 161 Lexington Green Circle. josephbeth.com
Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker
Kentucky Ballet Theatre presents The Nutcracker Christmas ballet set to music of Tchaikovsky, 2 p.m. Dec. 16 and 2p.m. Dec. 17, Lexington Opera House, 401 W Short St. $33-$48. lexingtonoperahouse.com
Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show
The 10th year of the Jones Family Christmas Light and Music Show will continue nightly from 6:30-9 p.m. through Jan. 1. Viewers can tune to 89.5 FM in their vehicles to listen to music synced up to the lights. 1748 Abbington Hill. Facebook.com.
Drag Me To The Ice Rink at Greyline Station
Watch Drag Queens and Kings take to the ice for a royal performance during “Drag Me To The Rink” benefiting the Imperial Court of Kentucky at Greyline Station on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Suggested $5 donation. 101 W Loudon Ave. Facebook.com.
Comedian Scott Henry at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian and actor Scott Henry will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Dec. 15 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $13-15. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
“The Nutcracker in One Act” at the Singletary Center For The Arts
The Bluegrass Youth Ballet will perform “The Nutcracker In One Act” at the Singletary Center for the Arts’ Concert Hall on Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. $23-28. 405 Rose St. FineArts.uky.edu.
Hollerday Gitdown With Nicholas Jamerson at The Burl
Prestonsburg-based singer-songwriter Nicholas Jamerson will return to The Burl for his two-night Hollerday Gitdown featuring special guests Magnolia Boulevard and Emily Jamerson on Dec. 15 and Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels and Lucas Wayne on Dec. 16. Both shows begin at 8 p.m. $20-35. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
The Goodwin Brothers Concert at Manchester Music Hall
Eastern Kentucky-born bluegrass band The Goodwin Brothers will perform at Manchester Music Hall on Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. $20-400. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
FreQuency at The Cellar
Classy classic rock band FreQuency will be at The Cellar Bar & Grille for their last concert of the year 8 p.m. Dec. 16. Free. 3256 Lansdowne Dr. allevents.in/lexington/frequency-in-concert/80001079302318
Kentucky Theatre Poster & Swag Sale
Buy film posters, gift cards, vintage calendars and maquee letters and more at the Kentucky Theatre’s annual poster & swag sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 16, free. 214 E. Main St. kentuckytheatre.org
Last Call Art Market at West Sixth Brewing
Join Cricket Press and other local creatives to round out your holiday shopping with hand-crafted wares during the Last Call Art Market at West Sixth Brewing’s Barrel Room on Dec. 16 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 481 W Sixth St. Facebook.com.
Sugar Cookie Decorating Class at the Local Lex Market
Learn how to create and design your own Christmas sugar cookies during a workshop at the Local Lex Market on Dec. 16 from 1-3 p.m. $55. 439 Southland Dr. Eventbrite.com.
Clay Tile Making at Wildside Winery
Join potter Marianne Brown Mize to craft your own one-of-a-kind clay tile during a workshop at Wildside Winery on Dec. 16 from 5-7 p.m. $50. 3080 Troy Pike, Versailles. Facebook.com.
A Christmas Curry at The Void Sake Company
The Void Sake Company will host “A Christmas Curry”, a holiday-themed event on Dec. 16 at 5 p.m. featuring a new sake release, curry by Nebutori, an ugly sweater and onesie contest, photos with Dirty Santa, “A Christmas Story” on repeat and more. 949 National Ave #190. Facebook.com.
‘A Cathedral Christmas’ at Cathedral Of Christ The King
The Lexington Philharmonic and Lexington Singers will join up to perform “A Cathedral Christmas” at the Cathedral of Christ the King on Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. $11-85. 299 Colony Blvd. LexPhil.org.
Epping’s Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
Epping’s on Eastside will present “Santiclaws and the X-mas Squad,” a holiday murder mystery by Adventure Theatre, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 17. Seating starts 5:45 p.m., dinner begins at 6. $65 per person, includes the show and a three-course meal. 264 Walton Ave., adventuretheatreky.com
Taylor Swift Drag Brunch at the Tin Roof
Swifties unite for a Taylor Swift-themed drag brunch at the Tin Roof on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. $40-80 for tables of four-eight with single tickets available at the door day-of-event.. 303 S Limestone. Facebook.com.
UK Women’s Basketball vs. Furman at Rupp Arena
The UK Lady Cats will look to rebound from a rough start to the season when they face the Furman University Paladins at Rupp Arena on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. From $5. 430 W Vine St. UkAthletics.com.
Gingerbread House Workshop at Creek Side Bed & Breakfast
Build your own gingerbread house during a workshop at Creek Side Bed & Breakfast in Nicholasville on Dec. 17 from 1-3:30 p.m. $65. 1065 Marshall Branch Rd, Nicholasville. Eventbrite.com.
Last Minute Market at Rock House Brewing
If West Sixth’s art market wasn’t enough, several other artists will be gathered at Rock House Brewing the following day for their Last Minute Market on Dec. 17 from 1-5 p.m. Free. 119 Luigart Ct. Facebook.com.
Holiday Cookie Decorating & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Create your own holiday cookie cake and enjoy a glass of wine during a workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Versailles on Dec. 17 at 2 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Facebook.com.
Firebird Chamber Ensemble Concert at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church
Lexington-based flute choir the Firebird Chamber Ensemble will perform its annual holiday concert at Maxwell Street Presbyterian Church on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. Free. 180 E Maxwell St.
Charcuterie Making Class at Mustard Seed Hill
Roni Land of Just Graze for a special holiday Charcuterie Making Class during Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill in Millersburg on Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. $75. 1122 Main St, Millerburg. MustardSeedHill.events/Christmas2023.
Comedian Shane Mauss at the Lyric Theatre
Award-winning comedian, science podcaster, and mental health advocate Shane Mauss will take his audience on “A Better Trip” during a performance at the Lyric Theatre on Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. $25. 300 E Third St. LexingtonLyric.com.
J. Roddy Walston’s “Christmas To The Bone” Tour at The Burl
Richmond, Virginia-based musician J. Roddy Walston will bring his third annual “Christmas To The Bone” tour to The Burl on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m. $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
