Comics, crafts and concerts: Best things to do in, around Lexington 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 family-friendly events, theatre plays, dance shows, live music concerts, classical music concerts, comedy shows, free events, University of Kentucky games, Lent fish frys, singing concerts, Lexington Comic Con and Kentucky Crafted Market.
Lexington Comic Con at the Central Bank Center
Your favorite actors and comic book stars will return to the Central Bank Center when Lexington Comic Con comes back to town through March 10. $20-$150. 430 W Vine St. LexingtonComicCon.com.
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UK Baseball vs. Kennesaw State at Kentucky Proud Park
UK Baseball will look to continue its hot start to the season when it hosts a three-game series against Kennesaw State University at Kentucky Proud Park from March 8-10. Game times are on March 8 at 4 p.m. and March 9 and 10 at 1 p.m. $5-$20. 510 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.
UK Softball vs. LSU at John Cropp Stadium
Rachel Lawson and the UK Softball team will host its first home games of the season in SEC play when LSU travels to John Cropp Stadium for games on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. and March 9 and 10 at 12 p.m. Friday’s matchup will celebrate International Women’s Day while Saturday’s tilt has been dubbed “Barbie Day” (with a pink beanie giveaway) and Sunday’s matchup a Girl Scout celebration. $7-$15 with children under 5 free. 570 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.
Comedian Ian Bagg at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian Ian Bagg will perform at the Lexington Opera House on March 8 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and March 9 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $25-$30. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Riley Green Concert at Rupp Arena
Country artist Riley Green will bring his “Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour” featuring Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley to Rupp Arena on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. From $30.50. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
“And the Winner Is” at the Carriage House Theatre
The Studio Players will host performances of “And the Winner Is” at the Carriage House Theatre on March 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and March 10 at 2 p.m. Additional showings will take place through March 17. $18.53-$27.78. 154 W Bell Ct. StudioPlayers.org.
Louisville Orchestra Concert at the Norton Center
The Louisville Orchestra will perform at the Norton Center for the Arts’ Newlin Hall in Danville on March 8 at 7:30 p.m. $150. 600 W Walnut St, Danville. NortonCenter.com.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Concert at the Lexington Opera House
Enjoy an evening of 1920s jazz, swing, doo-wop, and Motown music when Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox performs at the Lexington Opera House on March 8 at 8 p.m. From $43. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Kentucky Crafted Market at Alltech Arena
The Kentucky Arts Council’s Kentucky Crafted Market will return to the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on March 9 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and March 10 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, but $10 for parking. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. ArtsCouncil.Ky.gov.
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Mimosa Fest at Manchester Music Hall
Test out themed mimosa flavors and a savory brunch along with a live DJ and more when Mimosa Fest returns to Manchester Music Hall on March 9 at 11 a.m. $15. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.
Lexington Indie Night at Old North Bar
Local indie musicians Watkins, So It Was, Townsel Turner and Sunmates will perform at Old North Bar during Lexington Indie Night on March 9 at 6 p.m. Free. 448 Marquis Ave. Facebook.com.
Lexington Philharmonic Concert at the Singletary Center
The Lexington Philharmonic will be joined by trumpet soloist Mary Elizabeth Bowden for the program “Mavericks” at the Singletary Center for the Arts on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. $28-$78 with kids under 17 $11. 405 Rose St. LexPhil.org.
Comedian Paula Poundstone at the Lexington Opera House
Comedian Paula Poundstone, a regular panelist on NPR’s comedy news quiz, “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” will perform at the Lexington Opera House on March 9 at 7:30 p.m. From $29.50. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Molly Carr and Anna Petrova Concert at Faith Lutheran Church
The Harstad Fine Arts Series will host a concert featuring violist Molly Carr and pianist Anna Petrova at Faith Lutheran Church on March 10 at 3 p.m. Free. 1000 Tates Creek Rd. HarstadArts.com.
“Golden Girls” at the Lexington Opera House
Get transported back to Shady Pines when the Golden Girls perform at the Lexington Opera House on March 10 at 7 p.m. From $48. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Drake Concert at Rupp Arena
Rap icon (and friend of UK men’s basketball coach John Calipari) Drake will perform at Rupp Arena with support from J Cole and Lil Durk on March 10 at 8 p.m. From $215. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
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