Comedy, music, horses: Best things to do in and around Lexington this weekend

Matt Wickstrom
·6 min read

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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 Kentucky Three-Day Event, dance shows, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, classical music performances, University of Kentucky games, ballet performances, floral design classes, theatre musical plays and family-friendly events.

Kentucky Three-Day Event at Horse Park

Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park with dressage, cross-country and show jumping, vendors and demos. April 25-28. $25-$48 for grounds admission, depending on the day. Kentuckythreedayevent.com

Floral Cookie Decorating & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Learn the basics of the royal icing technique and create your own floral cookies during a floral cookie decorating and wine class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on April 26 at 5:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Facebook.com.

Spring Night Market at Pivot Brewing

Spring Night Market with vendors selling handmade accessories, vintage clothes, plants, other items returns April 26 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Pivot Brewing, 1400 Delaware Ave., free. PivotBrewingCompany.com

UK Softball vs. South Carolina at John Cropp Stadium

Coach Rachel Lawson and the UK softball squad will take on the South Carolina Gamecocks at John Cropp Stadium on April 26 (Senior Day and Jersey Shirt Giveaway) at 6:30 p.m., April 27 at 2 p.m. and April 28 at 1 p.m. $7-$15 with children under 5 free. 570 Wildcat Ct. UkAthletics.com.

Comedian Randy Feltface at Comedy Off Broadway

Puppet comedian Randy Feltface will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on April 26 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and April 27 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $25-$35. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

The Local Honeys Concert at The Pit House

The Local Honeys will bring their full electric band to the Red River Gorge for a concert at The Pit House in Slade on April 26 at 7 p.m. $15. 920 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade. Eventbrite.com.

“Art Rhapsody” at the Lexington Opera House

Experience the artwork of Degas, Monet, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, Mondrian and more through the eyes of a puzzled art museum janitor during the Bluegrass Youth Ballet’s performance of “Art Rhapsody” at the Lexington Opera House on April 26 at 7 p.m. and April 27 at 11:30 a.m. $10. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Lexington-Fayette County Diabetes Expo

Join the Fayette County Diabetes Coalition for a free Diabetes Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 27. More than 25 vendors with cooking demonstrations, Primary Care and Education services, vision screenings, Q&A with experts, free COVID-19 and flu vaccines and much more. 1140 Harry Sykes Way (the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension office). Free but there will be a prize drawing for those who pre-register by calling 859-257-5582. You can also pre-register at: https://forms.office.com/g/BBSBWUWUsF.

Independent Bookstore Day

Local bookstores and comics shops will have special deals, gifts for kids and other events on April 27. Free.

Comedian John Crist at the Singletary Center

Comedian John Crist will bring his Emotional Support Tour to the Singletary Center for the Arts on April 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. From $35.78. 405 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.

Billy Strings Concerts at Rupp Arena

Grammy Award-winning guitar wizard Billy Strings will perform two concerts from Rupp Arena on April 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are currently sold out. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Bluegrass musician Billy Strings will perform two concerts in Rupp Arena.
Bluegrass musician Billy Strings will perform two concerts in Rupp Arena.

Bluegrass artist Billy Strings returns to take over Rupp for two concerts

Mountain Mushroom Festival in Downtown Irvine

The 32nd annual Mountain Mushroom Festival will bring a live music, a 5K, a car show, an agate, gem, mineral and fossil show, morel cooking demonstrations and more to the streets of downtown Irvine on April 27 from 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and April 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 101 Chestnut St, Irvine. MountainMushroomFest.org.

Bluegrass Birding Festival at McConnell Springs Park

Celebrate all things bird with guided bird walks, presentations by birding professionals, bird banding, live birds and more during the Bluegrass Birding Festival at McConnell Springs Park on April 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 416 Rebmann Ln. LexingtonKy.gov.

Shakedown Street Vendor Market at The Void Sake Company

Get ready for night two of Billy Strings at Rupp Arena with a Shakedown Street-themed vendor market featuring music from Restless Leg String Band at The Void Sake Company on April 27 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 819 National Ave #120. Facebook.com.

Local Dirt Track Racing at Richmond Raceway

The Fastrak Racing Series Pro Late Models will battle for $3,000 when they headline the 58th annual season opening weekend of action at Richmond Raceway on April 27 at 7 p.m. 328 Greens Crossing Rd, Richmond. Richmond-Raceway.net.

Comedian Pete Davidson at the Lexington Opera House

Comedian and former cast member for NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” Pete Davidson, will perform at the Lexington Opera House on April 27 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. From $65. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Comedian Pete Davidson will be at Lexington Opera House.
Comedian Pete Davidson will be at Lexington Opera House.

Talking Heads Tribute Concert at The Burl

Dance to “Burning Down The House,” “Psycho Killer” and other hits from the Talking Heads during a tribute concert featuring Same As It Ever Was at The Burl on April 27 at 8 p.m. $20. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Lexington Farmers Market downtown, on Southland Drive

Lexington Farmers Market will have spring greens, plants, bread, cheeses, fruits and vegetables downtown in Tandy Centennial Park on Main Street April 27 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Southland Drive 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Lexingtonfarmersmarket.com

AVOL 31st annual Lexington AIDS Walk

AVOL Kentucky’s 31 annual AIDS Walk will be April 28 at 1 p.m. The fundraiser and educational event begins at 1 p.m. with the walk at 2 p.m. Free. Stephens Courthouse Plaza, 120 N. Limestone. avolky.org/events/lexington-aids-walk

Horszowski Piano Trio Concert at the Singletary Center

The Chamber Music Society of Central Kentucky’s 2023-24 season will come to a close with a performance from the Horszowski Piano Trio at the Singletary Center for the Arts’ Recital Hall on April 28 at 3 p.m. Free-$21. 405 Rose St. CMSCK.org.

The Horszowski Piano Trio will perform at the Singletary Center for the Arts.
The Horszowski Piano Trio will perform at the Singletary Center for the Arts.

Black Jacket Symphony Concert at the Lexington Opera House

Black Jacket Symphony will perform the album “Purple Rain” in its entirety along with other Prince hits during concerts at the Lexington Opera House on April 28 at 4 and 8 p.m. From $40. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Bluegrass Indo-American Banquet at the Central Bank Center

The Bluegrass Indo-American Civic Society will award a record 33 scholarships during its annual scholarship banquet at meeting rooms 3, 4 and 5 of the Central Bank Center on April 28 from 5-8:30 p.m. 430 W Vine St. BIACS.org.

Tahlsound Concert Series at Oleika Temple Great Lawn

The 2024 Tahlsound Concert Series will kick off with performances from Luna & The Mountain Jets, Dana Vogel and Them Lasses at the Oleika Temple Great Lawn on April 28 at 6 p.m. Free-$180. 302 Southland Dr. Tahlsound.com.

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