Woodland Art Fair, Doggie Paddle plus 15 other weekend events in, around Lexington
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 live music concerts, benefit 5K runs, art festivals, kid-friendly and free events, comedy shows, concert series, small town festivals, foodie events and the popular Doggie Paddle where your dog can swim in a Lexington city pool.
Berea Celtic Festival
The Berea Celtic Festival will continue through Aug. 20 with a bevy of workshops, presentations, and concerts taking place everywhere from The Boone Tavern to the Kentucky Artisan Center, Cowan Chapel and the Madison County Public Library in Richmond. Free-$20. Berea-Celtic.com.
Tacos N’ Tequila at Greyline Station
Enjoy tequila and tacos from some of the city’s top restaurants during Tacos N’ Tequila at Greyline Station on Aug. 18 from 5-9 p.m. Tickets start at $50 and include five taco tickets and one tequila drink. 101 W Loudon Ave. Eventbrite.com.
Mama Said String Band concert at The Void Sake Company
Louisville based bluegrass band Mama Said String Band will perform at The Void Sake Company on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. with support from Kyle Zornes. $15. 949 National Ave #190. TheVoidSake.com.
Shaker Village music on the lawn concert series
Somerset based musician Spooky Fox will perform during Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill’s free music on the lawn concert series on Aug. 18 at 6:30 p.m. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.
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Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater
Honeychild will perform during the next iteration of the Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. at Comedy Off Broadway
Emmy-nominated comedian and former correspondent on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show”, Roy Wood Jr., will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Aug. 18 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Aug. 19 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $25-35. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
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Bendigo Fletcher, AJJ, Second Hand News concerts at The Burl
Louisville’s Bendigo Fletcher will team up with Whitesburg’s Wayne Graham for an outdoor show at The Burl on Aug. 18 (8 p.m., $20) followed by AJJ, Open Mike Eagle, Sad Park, and Foot Ox on Aug. 19 (8 p.m., $22.50) and Second Hand News with Hannah & The Barbarians on Aug. 20 (6 p.m., $15). 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Benefit: DV8K Life-Changing Run at Keeneland
The 5th Annual DV8K Life Changing Run will take place at Keeneland on Aug. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Events include a 4K, an 8K and a Kids’ ¼ Mile Dash. $20-30. 4201 Versailles Rd. RunSignUp.com.
Benefit: Triple Crown Trot 5K at Ashford Stud
Get a behind-the-scenes look at Ashford Stud, home of Triple Crown champions American Pharoah and Justify, during the Triple Crown Trot 5K benefiting the Woodford Humane Society on Aug. 19 at 8 a.m. $55. 5095 Frankfort Rd, Versailles. RunSignUp.com.
Doggie Paddle at the Southland Pool
Lexington Humane Society’s Doggie Paddle, the city’s largest pool party for dogs, will take place at the Southland Pool on Aug. 19 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. $5-20. 625 Hill N Dale Rd. LexingtonHumaneSociety.org.
Woodland Art Fair at Woodland Park
The 47th annual Woodland Art Fair will take place at Woodland Park on Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Aug. 20 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be nearly 200 artist booths and more than 70,000 are expected to attend. Free. 601 E High St. WoodlandArtFair.org.
Chamber Music Festival at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
The 16th annual Chamber Music Festival of Lexington will kick off on Aug. 19 and run through Aug. 27 at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center with performances featuring artist-in-residence Kenneth Olsen and ensemble-in-residence WindSync. Free-$100. 141 E Main St. ChamberMusicLex.org/2023-Festival.
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East End Arts & Music Festival at the Artists’ Village
The second annual East End Music & Arts Festival featuring music from The Keith McCutchen Trio feat. Mary Jackson, a reptile zoo and more will take place at The Artists’ Village on Aug. 19 from 3-6 p.m. Free. 243 Powell St. ArtIncKentucky.org.
Pops At The Park at White Hall State Historic Site
The 40th annual Pops At The Park will celebrate “Made in the 80s” with music from Rock Of Ages at White Hall State Historic Site in Richmond on Aug. 19 at 5 p.m. $10-200. 500 White Hall Shrine Rd, Richmond. VisitRichmondKy.com.
All Elite Wrestling at Rupp Arena
All Elite Wrestling (AEW) will invade Rupp Arena for a night of high-flying combat on Aug. 19 at 7:30 p.m. From $18. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.
Mark Wills and Tina Turner tribute concert at Manchester Music Hall
Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills will perform at Manchester Music Hall with support from Matthew Douglas Simpson on Aug. 18 ($11-22). Then on Aug. 19 Rachel Crowe, Emily Jamerson, David “Chill” Napier and others will gather for a Tina Turner tribute concert ($15-60). Each show begins at 8 p.m. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Back To School Makers’ Market at Rock House Brewing
Get back-to-school ready during a makers’ market at Rock House Brewing on Aug. 20 from 2-6 p.m. Free. 119 Luigart Ct. facebook.com/events/278710111513717.
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