Three-Day Event, Lil Wayne, monster trucks: 14 things to do in 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 such as Lil Wayne at Rupp Arena, ballet shows, classical music performances, kid-friendly events like Kite Fest at Masterson Station Park, comedy shows, horse events such as the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park, dance parties, baseball season starting for the Lexington Counter Clocks and a Monster Truck Tour at Rupp Arena.

Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park

The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event will continue at the Kentucky Horse Park through April 30. The equestrian triathlon featuring Olympic-level riders, including Zara Tindall, the niece of King Charles, will open at 7 a.m. daily. Saturday is a popular day with the fan-favorite cross-country competition. Tickets start at $10. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. KentuckyThreeDayEvent.com.

Lexington Counter Clocks season opener

After 22 years of being the Lexington Legends, the rebranded Lexington Counter Clocks will will begin its minor leage baseball season at 6:45 p.m. April 28 when they face York (Pa.) Revolution at Counter Clocks Field. Why are they called the Counter Clocks? It honors the state of Kentucky’s impact on horse racing, referencing when Kentuckians made the decision to race their horses counterclockwise around the track as opposed to clockwise as they did in England. Fans can expect to see other changes at Lexington’s Counter Clocks Field, including upgrades to the hospitality areas, as well as the viewing decks and suites and new food and beverage menus. Tickets are $10-$25. https://www.lexingtoncounterclocks.com/

Lexington’s inaugural season as the Counter Clocks’ begins Friday. Here’s what to expect.

‘A Night at the Museum’ benefit at Explorium of Lexington

Enjoy a night of exhibits, activities, a silent auction, drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres and more adults-only fun during the beneft, “A Night at the Museum” at the Explorium of Lexington on April 28 from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $100. 440 W Short St. Explorium.com.

Ballet performance: ‘Alice In Wonderland’ at the Lexington Opera House

The Bluegrass Youth Ballet will perform “Alice In Wonderland” at the Lexington Opera House on April 28 at 7 p.m. and April 29 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20-25. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Comedians Leah & Andrew Rudick at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedians Leah & Andrew Rudick will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on April 28 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and April 29 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tickets are $15-18. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

The Brook & The Bluff concert at The Burl

The Brook & The Bluff will perform an outdoor concert at The Burl with support from Savannah Conley on April 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Lexington Diabetes Expo at the UK Cooperative Extension Office

Learn how to prevent or manage diabetes during the Lexington Diabetes Expo at the UK Cooperative Extension Office on April 29 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The free event will include over 25 vendors ranging from cooking demonstrations to vision screenings, Q&As with experts and more. 1140 Harry Sykes Way. facebook.com/events/965800574587819.

Kite Fest at Masterson Station Park

Lexington Parks & Recreation will host Kite Fest from noon-4 p.m. April 29 at Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd, near the playground. Bring your own kite but there will be some available to purchase. Besides kite flying, there will be children’s games, inflatables, music, face painting, food trucks and more. Free. lexingtonky.gov/kite-fest

The Toughest Monster Truck Tour at Rupp Arena

The Toughest Monster Truck Tour will return to Rupp Arena on April 29 at 3 p.m. for its Championship Weekend. Tickets start at $18. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

Dolly Parton Dance Party at The Burl

Groove to the music of Dolly Parton during a country western disco dance party at The Burl on April 29 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Classical music: Lexington Philharmonic concert at the Lyric Theatre

The Lexington Philharmonic will explore how artists are affected by external sources during “The Power Of Influence” at the Lyric Theatre on April 29 at 6:30 p.m. The event will feature performances of works from Mozart, Igor Stravinsky, Lexington-born composer Shawn Okpebholo and more. Tickets are $11-25. 300 E Third St. LexPhil.org/Events.

Lexington AIDS Walk at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

AVOL’s 30th annual Lexington AIDS Walk will take place at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on April 30 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The free event will include speakers, a health services marketplace, live music and more. 251 W Main St. AvolKy.org/Events/Lexington-Aids-Walk.

Lexington Community Orchestra concert at Bryan Station High School

The Lexington Community Orchestra will present its annual spring concert at Bryan Station High School on April 30 at 3 p.m. The event is free to attend. 201 Eastin Rd. LexCommunityOrchestra.Weebly.com/Upcoming-Concerts.html.

Lil Wayne concert at Rupp Arena

Multi-Grammy Award winning rapper Lil Wayne will bring his “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour” to Rupp Arena. Tickets start at $175. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

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