Craft Beer Week, Nate Bargatze, Mayfest: Best Lexington events on tap this weekend
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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 live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, classical music performances, flower events, foodie events, theatre musical plays, family-friendly events, Mother’s Day events and festivals such as Mayfest Arts Fair and a storytelling celebration in Paris.
Lexington Craft Beer Week
Lexington Craft Week returns from May 10-19 with beer collaborations, special releases and more dropping from a myriad of Central Kentucky breweries throughout its duration. LexBeerScene.com.
Food Truck Fridays at Shillito Park
Food truck Fridays will make their tasty return to Shillito Park on May 10 from 6-9 p.m. There will be a sampling of local food truck vendors with full-service menus, snacks, beer and cider. 300 W Reynolds Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.
Paris Storytelling Festival
Immerse yourself in storytelling of all types during the Paris Storytelling Festival, which will have several events taking place throughout Paris between May 10-12. Free-$35. 509 Pleasant St, Paris. ParisStoryFest.com.
Musical Theatre: ‘Let The Women Sing’ at the Spotlight Playhouse
The Spotlight Playhouse in Berea will host performances of “Let The Women Sing” on May 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and May 12 at 4 p.m. $7-$17. 214 Richmond Rd N, Berea. TheSpotlightPlayhouse.com.
Fireworks at Lexington Legends baseball at Legends Field
The Lexington Legends will face off against the Charleston Dirty Birds at Legends Field on May 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. and May 12 at 2 p.m. Additionally, Friday and Saturday’s games will be followed by fireworks. $10-$25. 207 Legends Ln. LexingtonLegends.com.
Comedian Nate Bargatze at Rupp Arena
Grammy nominated comedian Nate Bargatze will bring his “Be Funny” tour to Rupp Arena on May May 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets from $25. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Comedian Ryan Davis at Comedy Off Broadway
Charlotte-based comedian Ryan Davis will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on May 10 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and May 11 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $25-$35. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
The Verve Pipe Concert at The Grand Theatre
Rock band The Verve Pipe — best known for hits like “Photograph” and “The Freshmen” — will perform at The Grand Theatre in Frankfort on May 10 at 7:30 p.m. $30-$45. 308 St. Clair St, Frankfort. TheGrandKy.com.
Musical theatre: ‘Grease’ at the Woodford Theatre
The Woodford Theatre in Versailles will host performances of “Grease” through May 26, with this weekend’s shows falling on May 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and May 12 at 2 p.m. From $18. 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles. WoodfordTheatre.com.
Theatre play: ‘Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express’ at the Carriage House Theatre
The Studio Players will kick off three weekends of performances of “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express” at the Carriage House Theatre with shows on May 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. and May 12 at 2:30 p.m. $18.53-$27.78. 154 W Bell Ct. StudioPlayers.org.
Mayfest Arts Fair at Gratz Park
The 28th annual Mayfest Arts Fair will return to Gratz Park for two days of performances, over 100 arts, craft and food vendors and more on May 11 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and May 12 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 250 W Third St. DowntownLex.com.
Halftone Zine Fest at UK’s School of Art & Visual Studies
Celebrate zines, comics, small press and more during the 11th annual Halftone Zine Fest at UK’s School of Art & Visual Studies on May 11 from 12-4 p.m. Free. 236 Bolivar St. HalftoneZineFest.org.
Flower Show: Bluegrass Iris Society Spring Iris Show at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
The Bluegrass Iris Society will hold its first show of the year at the Lexington Green Mall on May 11 from 1-4 p.m. 161 Lexington Green Cir. BluegrassIris.org.
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives at the Lyric Theatre
Five-time Grammy winners Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will perform a concert — rescheduled from February — at the Lyric Theatre on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $85. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.
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Lexington Chamber Orchestra Concert at Centenary United Methodist Church
The Lexington Chamber Orchestra will hold a concert at Centenary United Methodist Church on May 11 at 7:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation. 2800 Tates Creek Rd. ChamberMusicLex.org.
Spring Market & Plant Sale at West Sixth Brewing
The Feral Folk spring market and plant sale — organized by Kentucky Heartwood and the Kentucky Herbalism Alliance — will gather for brunch, local crafts, last-minute Mother’s Day gift shopping and more at West Sixth Brewing on May 12 from 12-4 p.m. 501 W Sixth St #100. facebook.com/events/786894493320298.
Gravel Yard Concert at Faith Lutheran Church
Get a taste of Arkansas’ bluegrass with a performance from Gravel Yard during the next installment of the Harstad Fine Arts Series at Faith Lutheran Church on May 12 at 3 p.m. Free. Eventbrite.com.
Tea Party & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
On Mother’s Day, treat your mother to a special Bridgerton-themed three-course tea party and wine class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on May 12 at 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. $65.99. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/354062857616497.
Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .
