All things St. Patrick’s Day, plus other activities this weekend in Lexington

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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, singing concerts and St. Patrick’s Day parades and activities.

UK Softball’s John Cropp Classic at John Cropp Stadium

The UK Softball team will host the John Cropp Classic at John Cropp Stadium from March 15-17. During it they’ll face Ohio State on March 15 at 3 p.m. and March 17 at 1 p.m., South Dakota State on March 15 and 16 at 5:30 p.m., Columbia on March 16 at 3 p.m. $5-$12 with children under 5 free. 570 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.

St. Patrick’s Charcuterie and Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Construct your own St. Patrick’s Day-themed charcuterie board whilst sipping on a variety of wines during a special workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on March 15 at 5:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Facebook.com.

IrishFest at the Gateway Regional Arts Center

The Gateway Regional Arts Center in Mt. Sterling will host its 11th annual IrishFest celebration featuring a performance by the McTeggart Irish Dancers, music, games, a baked potato bar and more on March 15 from 6-8 p.m. 101 E Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.

UK Baseball vs. Georgia at Kentucky Proud Park

UK Baseball will host its first conference series of the season when it faces off against the Georgia Bulldogs in SEC play at Kentucky Proud Park on March 15 at 6:30 p.m., March 16 at 2 p.m. and March 17 at 1 p.m. $7-$25. 510 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.

Comedian JP Sears at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian and viral Youtube sensation JP Sears will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on March 15 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and March 16 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $30-$79. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Wine Dinner Pairing Series at the Kentucky Castle

Enjoy a specially curated five-course dinner menu paired with wines from Revel Urban Winery during a one-of-a-kind culinary experience at the Kentucky Castle on March 15 at 7 p.m. $143.76. TheKentuckyCastle.com.

Amadeus Lex Concerts

Amadeus Lex will present two concerts inspired by Eastern European fiddling at St. Mark Catholic Church in Richmond on March 15 at 7 p.m. and St. Luke Methodist Church in Lexington on March 16 at 7 p.m. 608 W Main St., Richmond and 2351 Alumni Dr. AmadeusLex.com.

“Anatomy Of Gray” at the Woodford Theatre

The Woodford Theatre in Versailles will present Jim Leonard Jr.’s “Anatomy Of Gray” on March 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. Additional showings will follow from March 21-24. From $18. 275 Beasley Rd, Versailles. WoodfordTheatre.com.

“Little Women” at the Lexington Opera House

The Lexington Opera House’s 2023-24 Broadway Live! season will conclude with performances of “Little Women” on March 15 at 7:30 p.m., March 16 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and March 17 at 1 p.m. From $58.50. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Lexington Farmers’ Market on National Avenue

Lexington Farmers’ Market will have a special location on National Avenue for March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free to park and attend, in the parking lot near 737 National Ave.

Girls’ Sweet Sixteen basketball championship game

The final game of the Kentucky Girls’ Sweet Sixteen high school basketball tournament will be 7:30 p.m. March 16. $16-$20 via Ticketmaster. Rupp Arena, 430 W. Vine St.

Fayette County Farm Bureau Auction at the Kentucky Horse Park

The 41st annual Fayette County Farm Bureau Farm Equipment Consignment Auction will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park on March 16 at 8:30 a.m. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. FayetteCoFarmBureau.com.

St. Patrick’s Day at Country Boy Brewing

Country Boy Brewing will host St. Patrick’s Day festivities at its Lexington and Georgetown taprooms on March 16 and 17 featuring pints of its Green Super Lager Premium alongside a menu consisting of a pastrami Reuben, turkey Reuben and pastrami Irish nachos. 436 Chair Ave and 101 Innovation Way, Georgetown. Facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade and Irish Festival will return to the Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on March 16. First comes the Shamrock Shuffle 3K at 8:30 a.m.; festivities, sponsored by Alltech, will begin at 10:45 a.m. with the “Blessing of the Keg” followed by live music, local Irish dancers, food and craft vendors and more before the parade commences at 1 p.m. Free. 251 W Main St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Wildside Winery 20-Year Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate 20 years of Wildside Winery at the Versailles-based establishment on March 16 from 1-4 p.m. with tunes from Rhythm City Groove, special wine flights, charcuterie and more. 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles. Facebook.com.

St. Patrick’s Day Cake Decorating Class at Chenault Vineyards

Join resident pastry chef Deanna Ciancanelli as she guides you through decorating your own St. Patrick’s Day-themed cake during a workshop at Chenault Vineyards in Richmond on March 16 at 3 p.m. $50. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Eventbrite.com.

Barbershop Showcase and Health Fair at the Lyric Theatre

Learn about health advocacy and the rich heritage of the African American barbershop during a fair at the Lyric Theatre on March 16 from 5-8 p.m. 300 E Third St. HistoricLyricTheatre.com.

“A Night Of Ballet” at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center

Take in “A Night Of Ballet” with the Kentucky Ballet Theatre at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center on March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. $18-$30. 141 E Main St. KYBallet.com.

“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” at the Lexington Children’s Theatre

The Lexington Children’s Theatre will present “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” on March 16 at 2:30 and 7 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. $15-$20. 418 W Short St. LCTOnStage.org.

Margo Cilker Concert at The Burl

Washington State-based singer Margo Cilker will perform at The Burl with support from Cincinnati’s Maria Carelli on March 16 at 8 p.m. $17. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Lexington Chamber Chorale Concert at Second Presbyterian Church

The Lexington Chamber Chorale in collaboration with students from Central Kentucky Youth Orchestra and pianist Caleb Ritchie will perform “Miniature Masterpieces II,” a collection of compositions from Renaissance Italy to the English-speaking 20th century, at Second Presbyterian Church on March 17 at 5 p.m. $25. 460 E Main St. LexingtonChamberChorale.org.

Living Colour Concert at Manchester Music Hall

Grammy winning and New York based rock band Living Colour, best known for its song “Cult of Personality,” will perform at Manchester Music Hall on March 17 at 8 p.m. $28. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.